Things to do with kids in Seattle — December 2026

Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM

Snowflake Lane

Bellevue Way NE between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square (NE 4th St to NE 8th St)

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 27

The Wizard of Oz at The 5th Avenue Theatre

The 5th Avenue Theatre

PaidAges 4+

Through Jan 17

WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo

Paid

Through Jan 3

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

From $16All ages

Wed, Dec 2 · 5:00 PM

Fused Together Community Workshop at Tacoma Main Library

Tacoma Public Library – Main Branch

FreeAges 8+

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM

First Thursday – December

Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

First Thursday at MOHAI

MOHAI

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

Free First Thursday at the National Nordic Museum

National Nordic Museum

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

FREE First Thursdays at The Museum of Flight

The Museum of Flight

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM

Free First Thursdays at Volunteer Park Conservatory

Volunteer Park Conservatory

FreeAll ages

Thu, Dec 3 · 3:30 PM

Up and Atom: Family Game Night – Tacoma Public Library Kobetich Branch

Tacoma Public Library – Kobetich Branch

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM

Community Holiday Party at Garfield Community Center

Garfield Community Center

FreeAll ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 2:30 PM

Felt Cookie Decorating – Carnation Library

Carnation Library (King County Library System)

All ages

Through Dec 20

KIDSTAGE: Footloose – Village Theatre Issaquah

Village Theatre's Hunt Family Theatre

From $24

Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM

Paper Circuits: Light-Up Art – Fife Library

Fife Pierce County Library

Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30 AM

Plants and Animals with KidsQuest – Kent Panther Lake Library

Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)

Ages 3–6

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

The 2nd Annual Snowflake Ball – Redmond

Redmond Senior & Community Center

All ages

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM

Tiny Trailblazers at Lake Hills Greenbelt

Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station

FreeAges 2–5

Through Jan 3

A Very Merry Tropical Holiday Display at the Seymour Conservatory

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Christmas Regale at Fort Nisqually

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Hilltop Artists 2026 Winter Glass Sale

Hilltop Heritage Middle School (Hilltop Artists hot shop)

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM

Holiday Blast at the Center at Norpoint

Center at Norpoint

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM

Lakewood Jingle Bell Run

Fort Steilacoom Park

From $10

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM

Merrysville for the Holidays

Comeford Park

All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM

Parents Night Out at the Stroum JCC

Stroum Jewish Community Center

Paid

Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM

Ranger-Led Hike at Lake Hills Greenbelt

Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

Ranger-Led Hike at Lewis Creek Park

Lewis Creek Visitor Center

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

Salmon Saturdays at Swan Creek Park

Swan Creek Park – Pioneer Entrance

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM

The Dickens Carolers – Kent Panther Lake Library

Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)

All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM

West Seattle Hometown Holidays

West Seattle Junction - SW Alaska St between 42nd Ave SW and California Ave SW, including Junction Plaza Park

FreeAll ages

Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM

Christmas Ship Visit at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

All ages

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM

Cookies with Mrs. Claus – DuPont Historical Museum

DuPont Historical Museum

From $5Up to 12

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

Creature Crafts at Lewis Creek Park

Lewis Creek Visitor Center

FreeAges 3–7

Sun, Dec 6

Holiday Creation Stations at the Seymour Conservatory

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM

Ranger-Led Hike at Mercer Slough Nature Park

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center

Free

Sun, Dec 6

Sensory-Friendly Day: December at MOPOP

Museum of Pop Culture

Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM

STEM+Art Fair with UW Bothell

Bothell Library (King County Library System)

FreeAges 6+

Tue, Nov 10 · 1:00 PM

Public Farm Tours at Kelsey Creek Farm

Kelsey Creek Farm

From $10Ages 2+

Tue, Dec 8 · 3:30 PM

Up and Atom: Snowflake Resist Art – Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch

Tacoma Public Library – Swasey Branch

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM

Farm Story Time at Kelsey Creek Farm (drop-in)

Kelsey Creek Farm

Free

Thu, Nov 12 · 11:00 AM

Fish Tales Story and Craft at the Point Defiance Marina

Point Defiance Marina (covered area behind the fishing pier)

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 20

KIDSTAGE: Seussical in Concert – Village Theatre Everett

Cope Gillette Theatre

From $24

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM

Night Hike: A Slough of Senses

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center

Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM

Story and a Stroll at Mercer Slough

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center

FreeAges 2–5

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM

Family Ornament Painting Party at Montlake Community Center

Montlake Community Center

From $25Ages 4+

Sat, Dec 12 · 9:50 AM

Kent Parks Christmas Rush 5k/10k Fun Run & Walk

Hogan Park at Russell Road

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM

Ranger Program: Breakfast for Birds

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center

FreeAges 5–10

Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM

Read to a Robot

Bonney Lake Pierce County Library

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM

Salmon Tales

Mukilteo Library (Sno-Isle Libraries)

Ages 3–7

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:30 PM

Snow Soup by Pegasus Puppet Theatre – Fife Library

Fife Pierce County Library

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM

Snow Soup presented by Pegasus Puppet Theatre

University Place Pierce County Library

FreeAll ages

Sun, Dec 13 · 11:15 AM

A Season for Singing with Nancy Stewart – Mercer Island Library

Mercer Island Library (King County Library System)

All ages

Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM

Winter Diorama – Gig Harbor Library

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library

Free

Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM

Holiday House Building: A Super Tuesday STEM Special

Covington Library (King County Library System)

Ages 5+

Tue, Dec 15 · 11:00 AM

Toddler and Preschool Penguin Ball – Bonney Lake Library

Bonney Lake Pierce County Library

Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM

A Season for Singing with Nancy Stewart – Newcastle Library

Newcastle Library (King County Library System)

All ages

Wed, Dec 16 · 3:30 PM

Bee-Bots Programmatic Art – Milton/Edgewood Library

Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library

Free

Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM

Crafting Winter Cheer: DIY Ornaments – Fairwood Library

Fairwood Library (King County Library System)

Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM

Holiday History Extravaganza with Vanishing Seattle

Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium

Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream Science

Enumclaw Library (King County Library System)

Ages 4+

Thu, Nov 19 · 3:00 PM

Free Community Access Night at Imagine Children's Museum

Imagine Children's Museum

FreeUp to 12

Thu, Nov 19 · 11:00 AM

Story Hour at the W.W. Seymour Conservatory

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Free

Thu, Dec 17 · 4:00 PM

Teen Winter Break Party at Miller Community Center

Miller Community Center

FreeAges 12–15

Through Jan 1

30th Annual Model Train Festival at the Washington State History Museum

Washington State History Museum

With admissionAll ages

Fri, Dec 18 · 4:00 PM

Blitzen Family BINGO – Marysville Opera House

Marysville Opera House

Free

Fri, Dec 18 · 3:00 PM

Magnificent Masks with Imagine Children's Museum

Mountlake Terrace Library (Sno-Isle Libraries)

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM

Candy House Workshop

Sultan Library (Sno-Isle Libraries)

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Family STEAM Days at America's Car Museum

LeMay – America's Car Museum

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM

Holiday Blast at Eastside Community Center

Eastside Community Center

Free

Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM

Puppets Please Marionettes – Milton/Edgewood Library

Milton/Edgewood Pierce County Library

All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

Story Walk Read-Along at Lake Wilderness Arboretum

Lake Wilderness Arboretum (Information booth)

Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM

Tractor Tales at Kelsey Creek Farm

Kelsey Creek Farm

From $25Ages 4–8

Sun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM

Solstice Stroll at Lewis Creek Park

Lewis Creek Visitor Center

Free

Mon, Dec 21 · 9:30 AM

Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen: Children's Cooking Class at Northgate

Northgate Community Center

From $295Ages 7–10

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

School's Out J Camp – Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Winter Break

Stroum Jewish Community Center

From $98

Mon, Dec 21 · 4:00 PM

Snohomish Winter Solstice Walk

Snohomish River Trail (City of Snohomish Riverfront Trail)

Free

Mon, Dec 21 · 5:00 PM

Solstice at the Farm – Farrel-McWhirter Park

Farrel-McWhirter Park

All ages

Mon, Nov 23 · 8:30 AM

Thanksgiving and Winter Break Gymnastics Camp – SGA Ballard

Seattle Gymnastics Academy – Ballard

From $95Ages 3–10

Tue, Dec 22 · 11:00 AM

Read to a Robot and Make Toys for Rescue Animals – Sumner Library

Sumner Pierce County Library

FreeAges 6+

Tue, Dec 22 · 10:30 AM

Winter Sensory Play Day – Lynnwood Library

Lynnwood Library (Sno-Isle Libraries)

Wed, Dec 23 · 9:10 PM

Christmas Ship Grand Finale at Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park

FreeAll ages

Thu, Dec 24 · 9:00 AM

Jingle Bell Run at Wright Park

Wright Park

From $35

Sat, Dec 26 · 9:30 AM

Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM

Family Fun Skate (Sunday Open Skate) at Tacoma Armory

Tacoma Armory

From $15.41All ages

Mon, Dec 28 · 9:00 AM

Camp|TMP Winter Break Camp (grades 1-12) – Tacoma Musical Playhouse

The Spire (Mon–Thu) and Tacoma Musical Playhouse (Fri and performances)

From $375

Tue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM

Discover Drums: Free Youth Drum Circle

People's Community Center (first date; later dates at STAR Center and Eastside Community Center)

FreeAges 6+

Tue, Dec 29 · 11:00 AM

Sparkle Party with Seattle ReCreative

Shoreline Library (King County Library System)

Ages 5–10

Wed, Dec 30 · 1:00 PM

ChompSaw Cardboard Creations – University Place Library

University Place Pierce County Library

Free

Wed, Dec 30 · 4:00 PM

Dragons Book Party – Key Center Library

Key Center Pierce County Library

FreeAges 6–9

Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM

Explore Ukulele: Free Youth Ukulele Class

People's Community Center (first date; later dates at STAR Center)

FreeAges 6+

Wed, Dec 30 · 3:00 PM

Family Dance Party with Eli Rosenblatt!

Boulevard Park Library (King County Library System)

Wed, Dec 30 · 2:00 PM

Super Cool Science Show with Pacific Science Center

Edmonds Library

Free

Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM

Fossil Finders at the Burke Museum (monthly)

Burke Museum

With admission

Thu, Dec 31 · 3:30 PM

Up and Atom: STEAM Into 2027 – Tacoma Public Library Kobetich Branch

Tacoma Public Library – Kobetich Branch