Washington Fun Activities Guide

Attractions

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Seattle

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  Looking for a way to turn Seattle into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Seattle, Washington. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the Seattle Center and takes you on a well-designed course that includes sights around the Space Needle as well as those found downtown and within the Pikes Place market area. The tour requires approximately 2.0 miles of walking and uses the Seattle Monorail system at one point in the game. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for a latte at the original Starbucks or grab a fresh crab cocktail... why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Sign up online. www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Mount Hood Railroad

  Hood River

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  All Aboard! The Polar Express comes to life this holiday season as the Mount Hood Railroad rolls out of the station bound for the "North Pole!" Come early and climb aboard with your family to cozy-up and enjoy our festively-decorated vintage train cars. Dancing chefs deliver hot chocolate and a cookie to each guest to savor while music from the Polar Express movie plays en route to the North Pole. Make sure to have your tickets handy, because your conductor will be by shortly to punch each child's ticket. Before arriving at the North Pole, the iconic book, The Polar Express is read as your Chef turns the pages to share the beautiful illustrations in the original book. With the station far away, The Polar Express magically arrives at the outskirts of Santa's North Pole village, where Santa Claus himself and his elves joyously welcome the train! As you stay comfortably settled and warm in your seat, Santa and his helper elf board the train! During the return trip, Santa will greet each child with his signature holiday spirit and the first gift of Christmas: a bell cut from his sleigh. It is said that only children and those who still believe can actually hear the bell ring. Join in the singing as your Chef or Conductor lead Christmas caroling on the 30-minute return trip. For those wanting the magic to last or to do a little Christmas shopping, visit our gift shop in the station for special Polar Express gifts and merchandise. Oh, one last thing, children are encouraged to wear their PJ's; adults who still believe have been known to wear them, too! So, are you coming? All Aboard! (less) ... Read more

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  Ride the Ducks of Seattle

  Seattle

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  Ride the Ducks of Seattle is fun for the whole family! Voted Best City Tour nine years in a row, these quirky 90-minute land and water tours show off all the highlights of the Emerald City aboard a WWII amphibious vehicle. Then, SPLASH into Lake Union with our USCG-certified Captains for a breathtaking view of the skyline! Your Wacky Tour Guide will quack you up with jokes, local folklore, and historical information. It's a party on wheels that floats!

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  Wild Waves

  Federal Way

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  Embark on a twisting, turning voyage through the rushing rapids of Zooma Falls for the ultimate rafting experience. But beware of the thunder of the falls and hold tight for a cascading adventure as you zoom from top to bottom. Mini River Ride, Two Water Slides, Slide Hill, Mini Speed Slide, Wading Pool and Water Gadgets Sun Deck

Events/Performances

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  Kids Obstacle Challenge

  Kids Obstacle Challenge

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  August 18th and 19th Lake Sammamish State Park

     Seattle Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge on Saturday, August 18th and 19th will be held at Lake Sammamish State Park. Participants can traverse rock walls, army crawl through mud pits, rope swing over water, scale up rugged cargo nets, dodge floating cannonballs, and more. Give your kids the chance to release their inner beast and push themselves, all while getting covered in mud together as a family! Prepare to Brave Your Adventure and have some family fun!

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  Neighborhood Farmers Markets

  Neighborhood Farmers Markets

  The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is committed to supporting and strengthening Washington's small family farm businesses by creating and operating vibrant, successful neighborhood farmers markets. To meet our mission we provide effective direct sales sites for our region's small farmers, while also educating consumers about local farm products and the importance of supporting and preserving local farmland. In addition, we have been at the forefront of advocating for low income benefits programs to ensure equal food access.

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  Thistle Theatre

  Seattle

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  Thistle Theatre is a puppet theatre for families at Magnuson Park, Ballard and Bellevue Youth Theatre. Weekday school, family and birthday shows. Last show in 2009-2010 season "The Tales of Peter Rabbit." 2010-2011 season: "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Gingerbread Boy", "Brother Coyote and Sister Fox", "Momotaro, the Peach Boy", "Golilocks and the Three Bears".

Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Seattle

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  Looking for a way to turn Seattle into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Seattle, Washington. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the Seattle Center and takes you on a well-designed course that includes sights around the Space Needle as well as those found downtown and within the Pikes Place market area. The tour requires approximately 2.0 miles of walking and uses the Seattle Monorail system at one point in the game. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for a latte at the original Starbucks or grab a fresh crab cocktail... why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Sign up online. www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Sunshine Music Together

  Seattle

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  Sunshine Music Together is the six time Golden Teddy Award Winner and the Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Award Winner for Best Music Class in Seattle! Music Together is an internationally recognized, researched-based innovative music and movement program for children ages newborn to five years and the grown-ups who love them! (less) ... Read more

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Edition will take you back to a brighter, more simple time when Scrunchies were cool and Marky Mark was a musician. With the 90s bundle, you get twice the content and nostalgia for days! That's tight, yo! VOTED BY FANS: 90's version exists because of YOU! From the company that made Watch Ya' Mouth, the top selling, original, award-winning party card game Watch Ya' Mouth: 90's Edition combines the game play you've come to know and love with the nostalgia of all things 90's Bangin' phrases such as "Billy Ray's Mullet" and "Gameboy" will bring it all back for a night of dope fun! 3-10 players wear cheek retractors and speak out 90's phrases while teammates guess what they are saying Includes 300+ Family-Safe phrases. Great for all ages including kids who are 8+ (less) ... Read more

  Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Bundle

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Summer Camp Experiences to Suit Every Child

     We've fine-tuned our summer camps to meet youth and their families wherever they are in their journey with the outdoors and discovering their interests. From local day camps to weeklong overnight camps to multi-week expeditions across the Cascades, we believe that no matter your background or summer schedule, there's a place for your family at a Y camp.

Fun Centers

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  Altitude Marysville

  Marysville

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  Brand new 28,000 square foot, indoor park with jumping activities including sports such as dodgeball, battle beams, basketball slam dunking and fitness programs, competitive jumping, and just plain, old-fashioned jumping fun.

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  Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant

  Tukwila

  Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant

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  Whether you're in the mood for a weekend trip or a winter getaway we're your perfect stop for family fun! With Bowling, Laser Tag, Go Karts, Bumper Cars and more - we have something for every member of your family. Visit us online for a full list of attractions to enjoy and check out our full service restaurant menu too!

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Summer Camp Experiences to Suit Every Child

     We've fine-tuned our summer camps to meet youth and their families wherever they are in their journey with the outdoors and discovering their interests. From local day camps to weeklong overnight camps to multi-week expeditions across the Cascades, we believe that no matter your background or summer schedule, there's a place for your family at a Y camp.

Museums/Zoos

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  Cougar Mountain Zoological Park

  Issaquah

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  Let us extend a warm welcome from the Cougar Mountain Zoo, a wild and exciting place located in the friendly city of Issaquah, 15 miles East of Seattle. Our Zoo is nestled on the north facing slope of Cougar Mountain with a breathtaking view of the Cascade Mountain range and Lake Sammamish. We are dedicated to promoting the cause of the Earth's vanishing wildlife through the universal power of education. We consider our visitors as the guardians of our planet and put forth an unprecedented effort to give each visitor the utmost in personal attention and hospitality.

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  Hands On Children's Museum

  Olympia

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  Hands On Learning

     The Hands On Children's Museum stimulates curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups. We believe that all children the opportunity to learn and that families are important as children's first teachers and as their partners in learning. Our programs and participatory exhibits are designed specifically to encourage interaction and inquiry, and participation from the entire family. We believe that learning occurs in a variety of ways, and that experiential learning is essential for proper brain development. We know communities are enriched when diverse groups work creatively together to educate our children. (less) ... Read more

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  NorthwesTrek

  Eatonville

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  Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. This 723-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 North American animals. Explore the park See bighorn sheep, deer, Roosevelt elk, woodland caribou, mountain goats, bison and more up close from comfortable trams while touring the free-roaming area. Walk forested pathways to view grizzlies, black bears, wolves, bobcats, lynx, cougars, owls, eagles and wetland animals in beautiful natural exhibits. Five miles of nature trails await exploration and the Cheney Discovery Center offers exciting hands-on experiences. (less) ... Read more

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  Pacific Science Center

  Seattle

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  A visit to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for people of all ages. Ignite a curiosity for science with a day of exploration and discovery that includes hands-on exhibits, IMAX movies, planetarium shows, laser shows and more .

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  Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

  Tacoma

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  Metro Parks Tacoma

     This Zoo is large enough to offer an awesome array of animals yet small enough for you to get really close to them. It's fun, affordable and offers breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Come explore the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest. You'll see sharks and seahorses, polar bears and peacocks, walruses and wolves, all in one place.

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  Seattle Children's Museum

  Seattle

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  Seattle Children's Museum offers a hands on experience full of wonderment for children, birth to age 10, and families. Here you will find exhibits and programs that spark creativity, nourish the curious mind, and inspire children to discover and learn through play. The period between birth to 10 years are formative learning years. In these years, children build skills for lifelong learning. Children learn to communicate with the world, become critical thinkers, develop bonds with others, and acquire social-emotional skills. The Children's Museum, Seattle celebrates early growth and development by offering hands-on learning opportunities which dazzle the senses and create visual delight. (less) ... Read more

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  University of Washington Botanic Gardens

  Seattle

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  Our Youth and Family Programs provide meaningful, outdoors, hands-on experiences for all ages, from toddlers to teens, including school field trips, family programs, outdoor preschool and summer camp.

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  Woodland Park Zoo

  Seattle

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  Experience an exciting look at Woodland Park Zoo after hours through a Zoo Overnight or Evening Adventure! Zoo Adventures run March through November for Large, Small and Scout Groups. Choose from the programs that cater to your interests! Topics include "A Zookeepers Life", "Operation Conservation" and "Living Wild - Basic Wildlife Skills". www.zoo.org/camps

Preschool Activities

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  All That Dance

  Seattle

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  Seattle Dance Classes for Kids!

     Fun and creativity abound as instructors incorporate playful stories and fun props into weekly class activities. Social skills develop as dancers learn how to take class with an emphasis on partnering and engagement with fellow class members. Brain development is enhanced by research-based curriculum.

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  My Gym - Bellevue

  Bellevue

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  My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks through 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally. We have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports, and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence, and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind. (less) ... Read more

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  My Gym - Kent/Covington

  Kent

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  Creating Happy Healthy Children There are fun kids activities all year round at our safe and immaculate children's gym. Besides our award-winning exercise/gymnastics classes and kids birthday parties, My Gym offers outstanding "Mommy and Me" programs for ages 6 weeks and up and has been named one of the "best party places" for any occasion. (less) ... Read more

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  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Soccer Programs - 7 Washington Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  Summer Camp Experiences to Suit Every Child

     We've fine-tuned our summer camps to meet youth and their families wherever they are in their journey with the outdoors and discovering their interests. From local day camps to weeklong overnight camps to multi-week expeditions across the Cascades, we believe that no matter your background or summer schedule, there's a place for your family at a Y camp.