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This weekly newsletter (every Tuesday at noon) is going to be 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 go to, check them out!

Free stuff

Jellyfish Playground (Seattle)

What’s 25 feet tall and just opened last week?? The Jellyfish Playground is the hottest new attraction at Pier 58. The perfect way to tentacool off this summer. Made of natural materials, it has slides, swings and anything your family could need to seas the day.

Pro-Tips :

• Safety first: The playground is monitored all day, every day, by Seattle Center staff for a welcoming, secure space

• Free Shuttle: Once downtown, hop on the free Waterfront Shuttle (buster code Stop D—Aquarium) to easily reach Pier 58—no parking hassles needed

• Picnic: The playground is flanked by a 3,000 ft² elevated lawn of artificial turf, shaded elm grove areas with seating, and picnic tables—perfect for bringing snacks or lunch while kids burn energy and soak in killer Elliott Bay views

 📍 Get directions

Upcoming Events and other stuff

Big Truck Day (Redmond)

Date: 8/15

Big Truck Day is rollin’ into Redmond on Aug 15 — kids get to climb inside real tractors, dump trucks, and city rigs. It’s like Disneyland for any kid who’s obsessed with honking things. Dive into a truckload of fun.

• Get tickets early: There are a VERY limited amount of first and second sessions available for kids, so don’t wait and buy yours!

• LOUD: There may be loud noises, such as honking horns and sirens, at this event. Prepare accordingly!

• Buy accordingly: Register each child separately, one parent per two children please. Babies in arms under age 1 are free.

Get tickets:

1 Adult & 2 Kids: $20.00 - $24.00

📍 Get directions

Paid stuff

Enchanted Farms (Duvall)

Enchanted Farms is a hidden gem in Duvall where your kids can hand-feed alpacas, goats, and bunnies while actually learning something (crazy, right?). No prob-llama, just alpaca your bags (worst pun ever 🙈)

The staff are funny, the animals are chill, and it feels like a boutique petting zoo crossed with a TED Talk on sustainable farming. It’s run by a family who cares, and you’ll walk out with muddy shoes, happy kids, and probably a fleece product you didn’t plan on buying.

Get tickets here

• Weekday: $18.50

• Weekend: $21.50

• Children under 2: Free

Pro-Tips:

• Must book online: They don’t do walk‑ins and tours often sell out fast!

• No grapes: Wear comfy shoes, bring sunscreen, and skip grapes/raisins (they’re not animal‑safe)

• Up close: You get to feed, pet and the staff really encourage interaction with the animals

📍 Get directions 

Dining

Outsider BBQ (Ballard)

Outsider BBQ is Texas-style Barbecue with a Turkish twist. Outsider’s scratch-made sides and pickles are clever, fun, and local through and through. The vibe is laid-back: long wooden tables, fire pits, indoor-outdoor drinking space..

It’s the ideal place to meat up 🍖 

Pro-Tips:

• Go mid-week (Wed–Thu) if you can—lines grow by Friday, and brisket sells out fast.

• Order a mixed meat platter—staff will weigh it for your group and plate the perfect combo faster than you can wonder what cutting edge brisket looks like.

• Ask for extra white bread and their pickles—the bread isn’t just a liner; it’s there to soak up the drippings. The pickles and mustard sauce add that bright balance you didn’t know you needed.

📍 Get directions 

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