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Learn a little bit about Seattle history and culture by cruising Lake Union through the Center for Wooden Boats Free Sunday Public Sail program.
https://www.cwb.org/public-sail
101 locals recommend
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StLearn a little bit about Seattle history and culture by cruising Lake Union through the Center for Wooden Boats Free Sunday Public Sail program.
https://www.cwb.org/public-sail
Not the Aquarium, but the Aquarium's summer Beach Naturalist program. Visit select beaches on the Puget Sound during summer's lowest tides and see seastars, anemones, urchins, sand dollars, sea cucumbers and more. Speak with a volunteer beach naturalist to discover and learn about Puget Sound's sea life. Times and locations found on the website: https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
Not the Aquarium, but the Aquarium's summer Beach Naturalist program. Visit select beaches on the Puget Sound during summer's lowest tides and see seastars, anemones, urchins, sand dollars, sea cucumbers and more. Speak with a volunteer beach naturalist to discover and learn about Puget Sound's sea life. Times and locations found on the website: https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program
See the Salmon ladder, the botanical gardens and the locks.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StSee the Salmon ladder, the botanical gardens and the locks.
Idyllic views of downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Elliott Bay, Port of Seattle, West Seattle, ferries, Seattle's Great Wheel and more from iconic Kerry Park.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrIdyllic views of downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Elliott Bay, Port of Seattle, West Seattle, ferries, Seattle's Great Wheel and more from iconic Kerry Park.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthALWAYS FREE.
Family friendly story telling and art on first Friday's.
https://fryemuseum.org/calendar/event/5105/
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveALWAYS FREE.
Family friendly story telling and art on first Friday's.
https://fryemuseum.org/calendar/event/5105/
Family Fun
Toy Boat Building on First Thursdays from 3pm-5pm
Tug Boat Story Time for toddler/preschool ages.
https://www.cwb.org/free-programs
101 locals recommend
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StToy Boat Building on First Thursdays from 3pm-5pm
Tug Boat Story Time for toddler/preschool ages.
https://www.cwb.org/free-programs
Seattle Aquarium
https://www.seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist-program
Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SA park with something for everyone.
Gorgeous architecture. Awesome kids section with drawing, games, computers and more.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveGorgeous architecture. Awesome kids section with drawing, games, computers and more.
First Fridays storytelling and art for ages 3-5 with caregiver.
https://fryemuseum.org/calendar/event/5105/
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveFirst Fridays storytelling and art for ages 3-5 with caregiver.
https://fryemuseum.org/calendar/event/5105/
Nature
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdWashington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EHiking trails, swimming beach, bird-watching, views of Mt. Rainier, cycling, Audubon educational center, picnicking, playground and more. A beautiful urban respite.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SHiking trails, swimming beach, bird-watching, views of Mt. Rainier, cycling, Audubon educational center, picnicking, playground and more. A beautiful urban respite.