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This weekly newsletter (every Tuesday at noon) is broken down into 4 parts:

1. Free stuff

2. Events and cool stuff

3. Paid Stuff

4. Dining

🚨 Bonus: we post some of the places we go to, check them out!

Free stuff

Summer Sounds (Downtown Seattle)

Downtown Summer Sounds is back for 2025 and it’s about to light up Seattle. From July 11 to August 28, you’ll get everything from indie rock to Cuban funk, jazz to Americana — all free. Grab a coffee, hit Westlake Park, Occidental Square, Bell Street Park, Union Square, and let the city be your stage.

• Best times: Live Music starts between noon and 5:30p making it the ideal time to bring your little ones.

• The Daily: Catch music every day from 8/20-8/25

• The price: Free!

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Free Coffee ☕️

Victrola Coffee Roasters Grand Opening (Downtown Seattle)

Victrola Coffee Roasters is throwing a Grand Opening party and you’re on the guest list. Come for the free coffee, stay for the live music, and maybe walk out with a gift card in your pocket. More surprises coming — but trust me, it’s worth showing up.

Check out the event page!

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Code Ninjas (Queen Anne)

Code Ninjas Queen Anne is finally opening its doors, and they’re basically paying you to show up. For one day only, you can snag a month of coding, robotics, or AI classes for $1. Come play with robots, meet the crew, and turn your kid’s screen time into a superpower.

What’s going down:

• $1 Enrollment: One month of classes (coding, robotics, AI) for the price of a vending machine snack. $299 instant savings, opening day only.

• Meet the Senseis: Our coding pros who make learning feel more like gaming.

• Hands-On Fun: Games, prizes, robotics, game-building, and tech toys like Makey Makey and micro:bits.

Limited spots available, reserve yours today!

Upcoming Events and other stuff

Taiko at Kubota Garden (Rainier Beach)

Date: 8/24

Kubota Garden is hosting three local taiko groups to turn the garden into a thunder factory. Grab a lawn chair or blanket, pack a picnic, and let the drums shake the ground under your feet. It’s not just music, it’s a full-body experience.

They have regular events to check out!

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Paws on the Patio (Seattle)

Date: 8/19 & 8/26

1 Hotel is making summer better for dogs (and their humans) with Paws on the Patio. Every week, Seattle Barkery rolls up with fresh, preservative-free treats, think pupcakes, cheezy donuts, peanut butter paws, and a menu that changes so your dog never gets bored. It’s free, pet-friendly, and all good vibes. Just bring the pup, they’ll handle the rest.

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Paid stuff

Nixi City (Shoreline)

(opens 9/1)

Nixi City is a next level, Montessori meets Reggio Emilia brain gym for kids ages 0–8, built by ex-Google designers and play obsessed educators. It’s over 1,300 sq ft of nature and city inspired puzzles, slides, climbing rigs, and a mini cafe setup that actually makes parents want to hang. Plus, there’s Wi-Fi, comfy chairs, mocktails, and snacks so you can work, sip, or scroll while the kids conquer their next adventure.

• No crisis: Finally a spot where you don’t just chase toddlers, you recharge while they expand their curiosity.

• Designed for growth: It’s built to nurture critical thinking, confidence, and motor skills with intentional play, not screens.

• Every visit is earned: Memberships (like unlimited monthly passes with perks) or single day play options mean flexibility, whether it’s a spontaneous outing or a repeat nap time lifeline.

Purchase passes today!

• 1 hour play: $15

• All day play: $19

• Unlimited Membership: $65

📍 Get directions

Dining

Razzi’s Pizzaria (Greenwood)

Razzi’s Pizzeria is built for kids and parents to win. They’ve got award-winning gluten-free pies, game rooms where the little ones can run wild, and staff so friendly you’ll think you’re part of the family. The menu? Whole vegan sections, house-made meats, crazy topping combos, and portions so big you’ll wonder why you didn’t just split one.

📍 Get directions (Downtown Seattle location)

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