September
- Labor Day -> HOLIDAY (1st Monday)
- Back to School
- 1st Day of School Photo Ideas - Pinterest
- Gifts for the Teacher - Pinterest
- Events
- BUMBERSHOOT - Music Festival - Labor Day Weekend (Seattle) w/ Youngershoot
- Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play & Mercer Island PARTY
- Evergreen State Fair - Monroe, WA (2 weeks in Aug-Sept) (10am - 10pm)
- Washington State Fair - Full month of September (Puyallup)
- Luminasia - Larger than life lantern festival
- BECU Free Kids - coupon (5 & under always free)
- Remlinger Farm - Carnival rides, animals (Carnation)
- 10 Places to Go Apple Picking in Washington
- The Farm at Swan’s Trail - Jonagold & Honeycrisp apple trees Snohomish
- Good Fest - Redmond Town Center - kid festival, face painting, rides
- Kirkland Oktoberfest - Kirkland Marina (Last weekend of September)
- Snohomish Valley - Festival of Pumpkins - Events all month
- Snohomish Pumpkin Hurl & Medieval Faire
- Child Strive Kid Carnival - @ Willis Tucker Park - 2nd weekend
October - "Halloween FUN"
November - "Thanksgiving FUN"
December - "Christmas FUN"
Nutcracker Shows
Santa Picture Spots
December - "New YEARS Eve FUN"
January
- Kid Activity Ideas
- October Guide (By Ruby Slipper)
- The top Kids Costume Shops in Seattle (By Red Tricycle)
- 10 Pumpkin Carving Tips for Tots
- 11 Pumpkin Decorating Ideas That Won’t Give You Carpal Tunnel
- Ranger Rick Magazine - Halloween Fun
- Events
- Pumpkin Bash - Halloween at Woodland Park Zoo (Feed animals pumpkins) Seattle
- Snohomish Valley - Festival of Pumpkins - Events all month
- Ringling Brothers Circus - Everett
- "Harvest Festival" - ICM (Everett)
- Harvest Festival at Country Village (Bothell)
- Brewfest (Snohomish)
- Pee Wee Monster Bash Party (Kirkland) (under 5yrs - Friday before Halloween)
- "Halloween with the Lights On" - ICM (Everett)
- Remlinger Farm - Fall Pumpkin Festival & tips from Red Tricycle (Carnation)
- Pumpkins in the Park & Scarecrow Row - Willis Tucker Park
- BrickCon - Lego Event (Seattle)
- Issaquah Salmon Days Festival (Issaquah)
- Craven Farm - Anna/Elsa Meet & Greet w/ Pumpkins 30 min events all month
- Bellevue Halloween Events
- Fun Runs
- Color Me Rad - 5k - Camp Korey - Carnation, WA
- Snohomish River Run 10k or Half Marathon - Snohomish, WA
- Pumpkin Patches
- Remlinger Farm - Carnival rides, animals, pumpkin patch, tips (Carnation)
- Festival of Pumpkins - List of Pumpkin Patches (Snohomish, WA)
- Pumpkin Patches - List (By Ruby Slipper)
- Where to get your pumpkins and stroll a corn maze by Herald.net
- Stocker Corn Maze & Festival Field - 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish, WA
- Bailey Vegetables & Pumpkin Patch - 12711 Springhetti Road, Snohomish WA
- Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Patch - 10917 Elliot Road, Snohomish WA
- Carleton Farm Produce - 630 Sunnyside Blvd SE, Lake Stevens, WA
- Craven Farm - 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish, WA
- The Farm at Swan's Trail - 7302 Rivershore Road, Snohomish WA
- Thomas Family Farm - 9010 Marsh Road | Snohomish, WA 98296
- Trick-or-Treating
- Halloween trick-or-treating Spots (By Red Tricycle)
- Best Trick or Treating Around Puget Sound Area Businesses
- Family friendly places for Halloween around Puget Sound
- Country Village (Bothell) (under 12yrs)
- "Trick or Treating in the Gym" at Gold Creek Church - Sunday before Halloween
- Mill Creek - Treats on Main Street (4:30pm-6:30p) or Trunk-Or-Treet (6:30pm - 8pm)
- Bellevue Square Mall - Trick or Treat the shops
November - "Thanksgiving FUN"
- Activity Ideas
- Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
- Thanksgiving Activity Ideas
- Create a "Thankful Tree" for your family
- Printable Thanksgiving / Fall Kit (Free)
- 101 Fall Celebration Tutorials
- Teaching Thankfulness with Fun
- Bethany Roberts' Thanksgiving Fun for Kids crafts, printables, projects, etc
- Thanksgiving crafts by Kaboose crafts, printables, projects, etc
- Thanksgiving games by Lil-Fingers
- Veterans Day - How to explain to kids (Second Monday in November)
- Veterans Affairs Kids, K-5th topics, games, crafts, projects, printouts
- Enchanted Learning - Veterans Day celebrate & make crafts from items around house
- Veterans' Day at the Department of Veterans Affairs history of holiday, FAQ
- History of Verterans' Day how the holiday was started
- 35 Veterans Day Freebies
- Thanksgiving - How to explain to kids
- Crew's Nest Thanksgiving - Explanation
- Thanksgiving Around the World
- Thanksgiving defined by Wikipedia
- Holiday Cooking - Thanksgiving
- "The Perfect Turkey" recipe
- Campbells Green Bean Casserole recipe
- Sweet Potato Casserole recipe
- Stuffing recipe
- Pumpkin Pie recipe
- Events
- "Taste of Thanksgiving" - Whole Foods Market (Lynnwood)
- "Kringle Town" Party - ICM (Everett)
- "Holiday Craft Show" at Peter Kirk Community Center
- "WinterFest" Ice-Skating in Downtown Seattle
- Disney on Ice (Ice Skating Show @ Comcast Everett Arena)
- Fun Runs
- The Ugly Sweater Run (5k) - Magnuson Park - Seattle, WA (end Nov)
December - "Christmas FUN"
- Activity Ideas
- Write Santa
- Santa Clause House (Northpole, Alaska) - receive personalized Santa letters
- Northpole.com - send letters to Santa & he writes back. Fun online activities too.
- Track Santa's Path w/ Norad - Live Dec. 1 through Dec. 24
- Santa Claus, Indiana: There is a little town called Santa Claus and every Christmas the elves (volunteers) receive letters from kids from all over and write back to them. They work hard during this time and it is FREE! {Santa Claus, PO Box 1, Santa Claus, IN 47579}
- View Santa's Reindeer on the Reindeer Cam
- Online VIDEO creation FUN
- Portable North Pole - Answer some questions & create a personalized Santa VIDEO!
- Elf Yourself Video from Office Max
- Jib Jab Holiday Vidoes lets you turn your family into singing dancers
- Crafts
- Printable Christmas Tags & To Do Lists (Free) - crafts
- Create a "Holiday Planner Binder" - Get Organized!
- Create an "Advent Calendar of Things to do"
- Create a Christmas Gift Exchange for Family/Friends using Name Drawing.com
- Research Christmas Cities
- North Pole, Alaska - Did you know this city exits & there's a Santa House?
- Santa Claus, Indiana - Did you know this city exists
- How to Handle Holiday Choas
- Putting Your Spouse Before Your Parents Article (great tips!)
- Holidays - How to explain to kids
- Hanukkah defined by Wikipedia
- Christmas defined by Wikipedia
- Who is Santa Claus defined by Wikipedia
- "The Truth about Santa" Article How to share with kids
- Fun Runs
- The Sweater Dash (5k) - Remlinger Farm - Redmond, WA (middle Dec)
- The Ugly Sweater Run (5k) - Sandpoint - Seattle, WA
- Jingle Bell Run (5k) - Seattle, WA
- **Seattle Runs
- Puget Sound
- "10 Free Holiday Outings Around Puget Sound" Article by Seattle's Child
- "Downtown Holidays" Activities (Seattle) - Overview
- MyNorthWest.com Holiday Map - interactive map of ALL holiday activities
- Best Spots to Visit Santa - by Red Tricycle (Seattle)
- Bellevue / Kirkland/Issaquah
- "Bellevue Magic Season" - List of FREE Holiday events all month
- "Christmas In Seattle & Bellevue" - List of FREE Holiday events all month
- "Enchanted Holidays" at The Bravern (Bellevue) - Tree Lighting, Pony Rides, etc
- "Snowflake Lane" (Bellevue) - Bellevue Square Mall @ 7pm
- "Garden d'Lights" (Bellevue) - Nov - Dec walk through the lighted path outdoors
- "Magic Season" Ice-Skating (Bellevue)
- "Family Gingerbread Workshops" (Bellevue) & "Ginger Bread Lane" Hilton (Bellevue) - (Provided by KidsQuest)
- "Christmas Ship Festival" - Argosy Boats
- "Ivar's Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Park" (Renton)
- "In the Snow: Who's Been Here?" (Bellevue) - Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center
- "Tractor Pulled Hayrides w/ Santa" @ Kelsey Creek Farm Park
- "Father/Daughter Snowflake Ball" (Kirkland) & Details by Red Tricycle (Ages 3-10yrs)
- "Issaquah Reindeer Festival" @ Cougar Mountain Zoo (Issaquah)
- The Nutcracker (1hour) Evergreen Ballet Production - Lake WA Performance Center
- Seattle
- "Christmas In Seattle & Bellevue" - List of FREE Holiday events all month
- Seattle Kids Weekend Events: Dec 14-16, 2012 by Red Tricycle
- "WildLights" @ Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle)
- "The Nutcracker" Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) Show
- "WinterFest" Ice-Skating in Downtown Seattle
- "Winter Train and Village" Seattle Center House
- "Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO)" Concert Key Arena
- "Gingerbread Village at the Sheraton Hotel" - 24 hours a day
- "Wonderland Holiday Carousal" - @ Westlake Park
- "Indoor Snowfalls at Pacific Place" - Nightly @ 6pm
- "Toyland Village" - Over 50 lighted sculptures of toys @ the Waterfront
- "Candy Cane Lane in the Ravenna Neighborhood" Drive through
- "Jingle Bell Run for Arthritus" 3k run/walk - Downtown Seattle
- Bothell / Mill Creek / Lynnwood / Mountlake Terrace/Snohomish
- "Snow Day" at Kids at the Creek Preschool - Gold Creek Church (1st Saturday)
- Mill Creek Santa Parade & Tree Lighting - Mill Creek Towncenter (1st Saturday)
- "Tree Lighting" Country Village (Bothell)
- Evergreen Ballet - Nutcracker - Lake WA Performance Arts
- "Storytime with Santa" (Mill Creek) - University Book Store
- Christmas Pancake Breakfast - Mill Creek Four Square (1st Saturday)
- "Festival of Lights & Cookies w/ Mrs. Clause" at Country Village (Bothell)
- Winter Solstice Candlelight Walk - Snohomish (Saturday before Christmas)
- "Winter Break Extravaganza" - FREE Activities at Sno-Isles Libraries (last 2 weeks Dec)
- "Home Depot Kids' Workshop - Snowman Napkin Holders" - 1st Sat. each month
- "Wights" Nursery Festive Trees (Lynnwood) - 31 themed trees, village, nativity
- A Night of Christmas Jingles (FREE) - Snohomish (Family caroling)
- Gold Creek Churck - Live Nativity Event & Candlelight Service - Mill Creek
- Eastlake Community Church Christmas Eve Service - Everett, Bothell
- Redmond / Woodinville
- "Holiday Kid's Express Train" @ Redmond Town Center
- "St. Nicholas Day Open House 2011" - (Wine - Adults Only)
- "Holiday Events" - FREE Activities at King County Libraries
- "Redmond Lights - Winter Festival" - (luminary walk & crafts)
- "Redmond Lights - Santa Breakfast"
- "Horse Drawn Carriage Rides" @ Redmond Town Center -
- "Storytime with Santa at Redmond Town Center" Center Plaza
- "Molbak's Nursery" (Woodinville) - theme trees, 14-foot poinsettia tree & pastries
- Everett
- "Gingerbread Village" Party - ICM (Everett)
- "Night of the Elves Party - ICM (Everett) (4-12yrs)
- "Polar City" Party - ICM (Everett)
- Stanwood
- "The Lights of Christmas" - Thr to Sunday every weekend in December (Stanwood, WA
- Leavenworth
- Snow Train - Alki tours, take train from Seattle to Leavenworth
Nutcracker Shows
- Pacific Northwest Ballet - Seattle
- Washington School of Dance (Glacier Peak High School) - Snohomish
- International Ballet Academy - Kirkland & Bellevue
- Emerald Ballet - Bothell
- Olympic Ballet - Edmonds
- Evergreen Ballet - Lake WA, Kirkland
- Nutcracker location tips from ParentMap - > here
Santa Picture Spots
- Local Nordstrom - (Bellevue & Seattle hours)
- Alderwood Mall - by My Album Pics ("Workshop Santa")
- Original Santa Photos - (Available at Local Malls)
- Honey Glazed Ham recipe
- Red Garlic Mashed Potato recipe
- Sauteed Cinnamon Apples recipe
- Apple Pie recipe
- 10 Amazing (and Adorable) Holiday Desserts by Red Tricycle
- 10 Amazingly Simple Holiday Cookie Recipes by Red Tricycle
- Note: Save your favorite recipes on FREE Holiday Recipe Card Printables - 24/7 MOMs
December - "New YEARS Eve FUN"
- Events
- "Celebration Lane" (Bellevue) - Bellevue Square Mall @ 7pm (12/26 - 12/31)
- "Garden d'Lights" (Bellevue) - Nov - Dec 31st walk through the lighted path outdoors
- "Magic Season Ice Arena (Bellevue) - Nov to beginning of January
- "WildLights" @ Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle)
- "Rockin' New Years Eve Daytime" Party - ICM (Everett) Dec 31st
- "New Year's Eve with The Rhythm Nation" Center House at Seattle Center (FREE)
- Playdate Cafe New Year's Countdown - Lynnwood (in the afternoon)
- Turn your clocks ahead & celebrate with New York City by watching CNN at 9pm PST
- Crafts
- "Fun New Years Eve with Kids Party Ideas" from 24/7 Moms
- New Years Eve "Countdown Activity Bags" w/ idea list & printable design
- New Years Eve "Countdown Goodie Bags"
- Wine Bottle Decorating Party Ideas
- "Midnight Cookie Favors" great idea even for a wedding or any party!
- New Years Eve "Party Decorating Ideas & Printables"
- "5 New Year’s Eve Tips for Families" from 24/7 Moms
- "Ways To Display Your New Years Resolutions" from 24/7 Moms
January
- Get Organized for the NEW YEAR!!
- "Get Organized" Article by SC Johnson.com
- "Write Thank You Notes" from the holidays with FREE Printable templates
- "3 Ideas for Photo Thank You Cards w KIDS"
- "Ways To Display Your New Years Resolutions" from 24/7 Moms
- Review your Annual Credit Report (FREE) - Visit this site for your free annual credit report from each issuing agency. Because there are three agencies, you might want to order one at a time and spread them throughout the year.
- Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday -> HOLIDAY (3rd Monday)
- MLK Holiday Activities by "Primary Games.com" crafts, printables, etc.
- Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, Inc. in North Carolina Includes a description of the celebrations, a timeline of his life, and audio clips of some of his famous speeches.
- Meaning of the MLK Holiday by "The King Center"
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Word Scramble - game
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities and Games for Kids - Word Search - game
- Dedication of a Dream by "Time For Kids.com" - article
- "I Have a Dream" Youtube VIDEO
- Winter Activities
- 25 Winter Play List Activities in Greater Seattle by Parentmap
- 50 Great Places to Play Inside by Parentmap
- Seattle's Totally Awesome Award Winners for 2012 list by Red Tricycle (great kid activity idea list!)
- Get Crafty - Create Toddler "Busy Bags"
- Toddler Time Busy Bags by Second Story Window Blog
- Kid Craft Activities on Pinterest
- Events
- Disney Live - show @ Comcast Everett Arena
- Daddy/Daughter Dance - Gold Creek Church - MOPS (end of January)
February
- Groundhog Day (Feb. 2nd)
- Groundhog Day defined by Wikipedia
- Activities for Kids - by Kaboose
- Groundhog Day 2012 - Huffington Post
- Groundhog Day 2013, 2014 and further
- Northwest Flower & Garden Show
- Valentine's Day (Feb. 14th)
- Valentine’s Day Cooking Ideas
- Eco-Friendly Valentines Craft Ideas
- Valentine Chex Mix (Recipe)
- FREE Valentine's Classroom Printable
- Activities & Crafts for Kids - by Kaboose
- 27 DIY Valentines Day Classmate Exchanges by 24/7 Moms
- Heart-shaped recipes for Valentine’s Day
- 4 Valentine Countdown Ideas by 24/7 Moms
- President's Day (3rd Monday)
- President's Day / Washington's Birthday defined by Wikipedia
- Activities & Crafts for kids - by Kaboose
- Events
- Daddy/Daughter Dance - Mill Creek Foursquare
- Love Bug Dance (Daddy/Daughter) - YMCA Northshore
- StoryBook Theater - Kirkland (1hr kids plays)
- Youth Theater - Mercer Island (1hr kids plays)
- Fun Runs
- YMCA Puddle Run 5k - Mill Creek
March
- Daylight Savings
- Daylight Savings defined by Wikipedia
- Saint Patrick's Day (March 17th)
- St. Patrick’s Day Craft Ideas
- St. Patrick's Day defined by Wikipedia
- St. Patrick's Day ideas for crafts and treats on our Pinterest boards and in ParentMap's DIY section.
- Lucky's Layered Lime Dessert : Macaroni Kid
- St. Paddy Events
- Irish Festival at the Seattle Center Armory - is two free days of Irish tunes, step dancing, arts, hands-on activities, and genealogy and language workshops @ Seattle Center
- Seattle Children's Museum for a serious leprechaun fest, including a pot o' gold scavenger hunt, Irish dancing and green crafts.
- St. Patrick's Day Parade is tons of family fun, starting downtown Seatte at 12:30 p.m., and ending at the Seattle Center festival.
- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will be tossing lots of greenie treats to its animals all day, including Lucky Charms popsicles for gibbons and a shark feed, with great critter observation opportunities. Included in admission.
- More Events
- Redmond Toddler Group Carnival - Ages 1 to 5yrs
- Fun Runs
- The Hot Chocolate Run 5k/15k - Seattle Center - Seattle, WA
- Lake Sammamish Half Marathon - Trail Run
- St. Patty's Day Dash from the Seattle Center. Wee ones can kick out the Leprechaun Lap. Races start at 8 a.m.
- Kirkland Shamrock Run 5k - Kirkland Marina (Strollers allowed)
April
June
- April Fool's Day (April 1st)
- April Fool's Day defined by Wikipedia
- April Fool's Day fun ideas from Macaroni Kid - Issaquah
- April Fool's Day Jokes from Red Tricylcle
- Good Friday -> HOLIDAY
- Easter -> HOLIDAY
- Easter defined by Wikipedia
- Easter Bunny Photos - Bellevue Square, Everett Mall, Federal Way Mall
- How to Hard Boil an Egg instructions
- "Teach your kids the real meaning of Easter" article from Focus on the Family
- FREE Easter Bunny Letter
- Easter Events
- Easter Egg Hunts (FREE) on the Eastside - Ruby Slipper List
- Hope to IT: 17 Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunts - Red Tricycle
- Easter Egg Hunts and Activities Around Seattle & King County Area by Northwest Gold Coast
- Community Easter Egg Hunt at Jubilee Reach (week early egg hunt) - Bellevue
- Eggstravaganza egg hunts (click calendar) - Mill Creek
- Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt (click calendar) - Mill Creek
- Snohomish Easter Parade or on FB page
- Crossroads Mall Easter Hunt & Actvities - Bellevue
- The Great Easter Egg Hunt at Emmaus Church - Woodinville Fields (FB page)
- Northshore YMCA Eggstravaganza - Doug Allen Sports Field - Bothell
- Easter Egg Splash - Mill Creek YMCA
- Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Easter Egg Hunt - Shoreline
- Woodland Park Zoo Bunny Bounce Egg Hunt - Seattle
- Easter Bunny Photos @ Bellevue Center, Everett Mall, The Commons Federal Way (Alderwood Mall also has pictures)
- Other Fun Events
- Woodinville Wine Country "Passport Weekend" Event (TBD - 1st Weekend)
- Spring Cleaning
- "7 Busy-Mom Secrets For a Clean House" from Circle of Moms
- Tulip Events
- Skagit Valley Tulip Fields - Family Day Trip during April 1 - 30th (Blog Post w/ info)
- Tulip Town info - great place for kids
- "Explore Skagit Valley Tulip Festival with Kids" tips by Red Tricycle
- Events
- StoryBook Theater - Kirkland (kids 1hr play)
- Fun Runs
- Can Do 5k - Northshore YMCA - Bothell, WA (strollers allowed)
May
- Cinco de Mayo (May 5th)
- Mother's Day -> HOLIDAY (2nd Sunday)
- Memorial Day -> HOLIDAY (Last Monday)
- Other Activities
- MamaCon - Mommy Conference in Bellevue, WA
- 7 Kid-Friendly Spring Hikes - kid friendly by ParentMap
- Visit Fox Hollow Family Farm - Pony & train rides (Issaquah)
- May = Bike Month: Bicycle Sunday info & Redtricycle article
- Fun Runs
- Capes & Tutus 5k - Kids at the Creek Preschool / Goldcreek Church
- Mother's Day Half Marathon or 5k - Kirkland Marina Park
- Beat the Bridge 8k (5 miles) - Seattle, WA (Husky Stadium)
- Snohomish Women's Run 10k & Half Marathon - Snohomish, WA
- Memorial Day Weekend Run 5k, 10k - Magnuson Seattle Park
June
- Father's Day -> HOLIDAY (3rd Sunday)
- Father Day Craft Ideas collected by Parents-2-Parents on Pinterest
- Father’s Day Craft and Activity Ideas
- Washington Brewers Fest - Marymoor Park (Usually Father's Day Weekend)
- Events
- 7 Kid-Friendly Spring Hikes - kid friendly by ParentMap
- 75 Outdoor Summer Activities - by RedTricycle
- Ruby Slipper Summer Guide - List of summer ideas
- Remlinger Farm U-Pick: Strawberries (June), Raspberries (July), Blueberries (July/August), Pumpkins (Oct.) - (Carnation)
- Get Movin Program - Summer Program to exercise & earn prizes
- Visit Fox Hollow Family Farm - Pony & train rides (Issaquah)
- See a play @ Second Story Repertory (Redmond)
- See a play @ Story Book Theater (Kirkland)
- Touch-A-Truck by Junior League of Seattle (Magnuson Park)
- Touch-A-Truck Monroe (Cascade Community Church - Monroe)
- Duvall Days Festival - kid fun runs, parade, horses, dancers down Main Street
- Washington Brewers Fest - Marymoor Park (Usually Father's Day Weekend)
- Bellevue Strawberry Festival (Crossroads Park)
- Big Backyard 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Dash (Marymoor Park)
- Bridle Trails Party in the Park (Kirkland)
- 2nd Saturdays Fun @ Crossroads Mall (Bellevue)
- Waterfront Wimsea Family Fun Day (Seattle)
- PRIDE Parade & PrideFest (Seattle)
- 2nd Saturdays - Crossroads Mall - Family Fun Night @ 5-9pm
- King County Library Summer Activities (KCLS) - Reading & Activities
- Remlinger Farm - Every day is FUN (Carnation)
- SUMMER CAMPS
- Summer Camp Lists
- Sigby - SEARCH & PLAN: kid activities, camps, class w/ friends
- Summer Camp Directory by Macaroni Kid - Eastside
- North Sound Summer Camp List by Macaroni Kid - North Sound
- Mill Creek Parks & Recreation (Kids classes/camps)
- Kids at the Creek Preschool camps - Mill Creek, WA - 2014 brochure
- Columbia Athletic Club - Mill Creek
- Dance Elite - Princess Dance Camp, Lynnwood
- Turning Point Dance Center - Princess Dance Camp, Bothell/Mill Creek
- YMCA Mill Creek
- Mountlake Terrace Pool - crafts, swim
- Vacation Bible School (VBS) - Advent Lutheran Mill Creek
- Skyhawks (baseball, soccer, etc)
- VBS
- List of VBS camps - from Spirit 105.3 Radio
- Advent Lutheran Church - Mill Creek
- Christian Faith Center - Mill Creek
- CrossPointe Church - Bothell
- Fun Runs
- Rock n Roll half marathon - Seattle, WA
- Eat Run Hope (Fetal Medicine) 5k Run - Magnusen Park, Seattle, WA
July
- July 4th Independence Day -> HOLIDAY
- Crafts
- 4th of July Craft Ideas collected by Parents-2-Parents on Pinterest
- July 4th: Safety, Crafts, and Recipes
- Festive Plate Noise Maker Craft - by Macaroni Kid Eastside
- Parades
- Celebrate Kirkland - 4th of July Celebration (kids parade, picnic, fireworks)
- City of Bothell Freedom Festival (kids parade)
- Woodinville's Community Picnic and concerts @ Wilmot Park (Music & Food)
- Symetra Bellevue Family 4th (Family fun & fireworks)
- Kenmore Fourth of July Fireworks Show (Fireworks over Lake WA & launched from Log Boom Park pier)
- Events
- 7 Kid-Friendly Spring Hikes - kid friendly by ParentMap
- 75 Outdoor Summer Activities - by RedTricycle
- Ruby Slipper Summer Guide - List of summer ideas
- 2nd Saturdays - Crossroads Mall - Family Fun Night @ 5-9pm
- Visit Fox Hollow Family Farm - Pony & train rides (Issaquah)
- See a play @ Second Story Repertory (Redmond)
- See a play @ Story Book Theater (Kirkland)
- King County Library Summer Activities (KCLS) - Reading & Activities
- Everett AquaSox Game - Sunday afternoons (free tickets from Sno-co library)
- Mill Creek Festival - mid July
- Kla Ha Ya Days Festival - Snohomish - 3rd weekend of July
- Where to Splish & Splash Around: Best Eastside Spray Parks & Beaches - Redtricycle
- Seafair - July/August events (Tips for kids)
- Derby Days - Redmond (bicycles & activities) - (mid July)
- Summer Celebration PARTY - carnival, food, activities (Mercer Island)
- Kirkland Un-Corked - Wine party weekend on the Kirkland Waterfront
- Bite of Seattle - Downtown Seattle Food Festival (mid July)
- Regal Summer Movie Express on Tues & Wed at 10am for nine weeks - $1 Kids
- Visit Jetty Island by boat from Everett (July - Sept) <Jetty Island Brochure>
- Movies-in-the-Park (Snohomish) - Willis Tucker Park
- NW Trek Family Camping Trip (over 5yrs only)
- Fun Runs
- Run of the Mill 5k - Mill Creek, WA
- U-Pick Farms
- Remlinger Farm U-Pick: Strawberries (June), Raspberries (July), Blueberries (July/August), Pumpkins (Oct.) - (Carnation)
- Mountainview Blueberry Farm (7617 E. Lowell-Larimer Road, Snohomish, WA 98296)
- Biringer Farm - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries (Arlington)
- Raising Cane Ranch (Raspberries) 5719 Riverview Rd, Snohomish, Washington 98290
- Harvold Berry Farm (Strawberries & Raspberries) Carnation
- Bolles Organic Farm (Strawberries & Raspberries) Monroe
- Garden Treasure (raspberry, strawberry, blueberry) Arlington
- Pick Your Own website of how to find u-pick farms, recipes, and more
- Kirkland Summer Concerts in July - August on Tuesdays @ 10am (Juania Beach)
- Silver Lake in Everett in July - August on Thursdays @ 10am (Thornton A. Sullivan Park)
- Movies at Marymoor Park (Outdoors @ 7pm) - Redmond
- University Village in Seattle - Across from University of Washington (Seattle)
- Woodland Park Zoo Tunes - Seattle
- Snohomish Movies in the Park - Willis Tucker Park, Mill Creek
August
- Events
- 7 Kid-Friendly Spring Hikes - kid friendly by ParentMap
- 75 Outdoor Summer Activities - by RedTricycle
- Ruby Slipper Summer Guide - List of summer ideas
- 2nd Saturdays - Crossroads Mall - Family Fun Night @ 5-9pm
- Seafair
- Tour de Terrace - Mt. Lake Terrace Festival
- National Night out
- Find a National Night Out Celebration
- Mill Creek National Night Out - Willis Tucker Park
- Family Festivals
- Woodinville Festival - Woodinville (2nd weekend of August)
- Kirkland Summer Fest - Kirkland (2nd weekend of August)
- A Taste of Edmonds - Edmonds (2nd weekend of August)
- King County Library Summer Activities (KCLS) - Reading & Activities
- Remlinger Farm U-Pick: Strawberries (June), Raspberries (July), Blueberries (July/August), Pumpkins (Oct.) - (Carnation)
- Everett AquaSox Game - Annual Family Festival (1st weekend w/ Sno-co library)
- Experience Everett Arts Festival - Weekend of fun family events
- PEPSapalooza, Everett - one-day outdoor kiddie music fest
- FREE Westlake Family Fun Week!
- Where to Splish & Splash Around: Best Eastside Spray Parks & Beaches - Redtricycle
- Seafair - July/August events (Tips for kids)
- BUMBERSHOOT - Music Festival - Labor Day Weekend (Seattle) w/ Youngershoot
- Chateau St. Michelle Summer Concerts
- Regal Summer Movie Express on Tues & Wed at 10am for nine weeks - $1 Kids
- Visit Jetty Island by boat from Everett (July - Sept) <Jetty Island Brochure>
- Light of the Cross VBS (Vacation Bible School) - FREE 1 week 9-noon (1st week)
- Barbie is Moving Tour - Fashion Show Activities - Tacoma & SouthCenter (1st weekend)
- Evergreen State Fair - Monroe, WA (2 weeks in Aug-Sept) (10am - 10pm)
- Bremerton Blackberry Festival - Labor Day Weekend
- Summer Music Concerts & Movies
- Kirkland Summer Concerts in July - August on Tuesdays @ 10am (Juania Beach)
- Silver Lake in Everett in July - August on Thursdays @ 10am (Thornton A. Sullivan Park)
- Marymoor Summer Concert Series (Everyone) - Redmond
- Movies at Marymoor Park (Outdoors @ 7pm) - Redmond
- University Village in Seattle - Across from University of Washington (Seattle)
- Woodland Park Zoo Tunes - Seattle
- Snohomish Movies in the Park - Willis Tucker Park, Mill Creek
- Leavenworth Weekend Visit w/ Kids (ideas)
- Icicle Village Resort - Play time
- Icicle Gorge Loop Trail - Age 3+ (Parking Pass)
- SmallWood's Harvest - Family Fun (Petting Farm, Cow Train, Gold Panning)
- Lincoln Park - playground