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What to expect this week
🏴☠️ Emerald City Cruises
🚀 Space Chase
⛽️ Gas Works Par
🍫 Chocolate Factory Tour
🤖 Robotic coffee
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🏴☠️ Emerald City Cruises (Seattle)
Your kids are about to become part of the crew.
Emerald City Cruises runs family pirate cruises where kids don't just watch — they join in. Think cannon battle, crew missions, and views of the Seattle skyline from the water. It's one of those outings they'll talk about for weeks.
🏴☠️ Kids become part of the crew
💥 Water Cannon Battle (yes, really)
🌊 Stunning views of Seattle from the water
🎉 Private charters available for birthdays and special events
Parents can enjoy a drink from our galley while the kids are entertained by our fully in-character cast. Our cruises depart from Fishermen's Terminal, near the Ballard Bridge. It's got great parking, restaurants, a convenience store and deli, as well as a fresh seafood market.
Book your adventure 👉 http://www.eccruises.com/
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Upcoming Events
🚀 Space Chase (Marymoor Park)
Date: May 8-9 @ 9p
Price: $55+
Space Chase
Forget everything you know about live shows. DroneArt Show: Space Chase combines cutting-edge drone technology and immersive music to create a breathtaking spectacle under the stars. As 1,200 drones move in perfect harmony above you, a cosmic story unfolds through dazzling formations of light, transporting you across space and time.
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Free stuff
⛽️ Gas Works Park (Fremont)
Gas Works Park
Views that stop you mid-sentence. A playground that keeps the kids busy for hours.
Gas Works Park is one of those spots that works for everyone in the family — the kids make a beeline for the playground, and you get to actually look up and enjoy one of the best views of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline without chasing anyone down.
No admission. No convincing required. Just show up.
🚨 Bonus: we post all of the free daily events this month, check them out!
Paid
🍫 Chocolate Factory Tour (Tukwila)
Maeve Chocolate
A chocolate factory tour where the kids actually get to taste things.
Maeve Chocolate takes you behind the scenes of how real craft chocolate is made — from bean to bar — and yes, there are samples. It's the kind of outing where the kids are locked in the whole time and you leave feeling like you learned something too.
Small batch, locally made, and way more interesting than it sounds.
Dining
🤖 Robot Cafe (Seattle)
Artly Coffee
Coffee made by robots. Yes, really.
Artly Coffee is one of the most unique stops in Seattle — robotic baristas craft your drink from start to finish, and the kids will be completely glued to the process. It's basically a free show with your latte.
The coffee is legit, and the "wait, is that a robot?!" reaction from your kids is priceless every single time.
Quick links to support Kid Friendly
👕 Parent Merch - are you a nap pro or a super humble parent? We have merch for you!
🍻 Dads and Legos - check out our first event at Fremont Brewing
🚀 Space Chase - May 8-9 check out an unforgettable open-air live experience where 1,200 illuminated drones, music, and storytelling light up the night sky
💰 Sell out fast - Get your family friendly event sold out when you promote with Kid Friendly!
📅 Put it on the Cal - Jam merges your family’s schedules, plans and lists in one easy app everyone can use together
🫧 Bubbly fun - save 10% when you visit the Bubble Planet immersive experience KIDFRIENDLYSEA10
🏔️ Across The Bridge - find the best family happenings from Bothell to Issaquah with Kid Friendly Eastside
⛺️ Camp Guide - sort through all of the local camps by genre, there’s something for everyone
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