A summer-themed public skate — think pool floats, Hawaiian shirts, and shades on the ice — 6:15–7:45pm at the Kraken Community Iceplex. $15.86 + tax admission (skate rental $6.12); a fun, all-weather way to kick off the weekend. krakencommunityiceplex.com

A free outdoor screening of Hamilton (PG-13) on a big screen beneath the Space Needle — grounds open earlier, film at dusk (~9pm). Free; bring blankets and low chairs. seattlecenter.com

Snohomish County's only waterfront movie series lights up a 40-foot inflatable screen at Boxcar Park, movie at 9pm (kids' activities and concessions open about an hour before). Free popcorn while it lasts — you can even boat in. portofeverett.com

Free family-friendly live music on the Edmonds waterfront, 6–8pm by the marina — an easy, breezy way to start the evening. Free. portofedmonds.gov

A free, abbreviated, family-friendly Shakespeare on the grass at David Rodgers Park, 7–8pm — no tickets, just show up. Free (donations welcome). greenstage.org

The home series vs. the Rays opens tonight at T-Mobile Park — a classic family outing; check the schedule for first pitch and any Friday promo. Tickets vary. mlb.com

Snohomish County's single-A club hosts Vancouver at Funko Field — summer Fridays often bring fireworks or promo nights. Check the schedule for first pitch; affordable tickets. milb.com

Neighborhood market with produce, prepared food, and easy family strolling, 3–7pm — a low-key Friday-afternoon pick. Free to attend. seattlefarmersmarkets.org

The market formerly known as Madrona, now SFMA-run, with Washington produce and artisan foods every Friday, 3–7pm at the Grocery Outlet lot on MLK Jr Way. Free to attend. sfmamarkets.com

A free drop-in building session — the library supplies the LEGO, kids bring the imagination — 3–4:30pm at the Mill Creek Library. Free, ages 5 and up. sno-isle.bibliocommons.com

Saturday is the family-friendly day, noon–6pm, with tribute bands, a family zone, food vendors, mini golf, cornhole, and games at Civic Center Playfield. $25/day, $45 two-day (under 21 free during the all-ages window). edmondsblockparty.com

A free summer market at Maeve Chocolate's flagship with 25+ local vendors, melted-chocolate shots, discounted Factory Misfits, and a raffle, 12–4pm. Free. maevechocolate.com

A joyful celebration of the region's cultural diversity — live music and dance, food trucks, family activities, and giveaways at Crossroads Park, 12–5pm. Free. bellevuewa.gov

A dated, ticketed special event with three timed sessions — 10:30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm — where kids launch rockets, paint their own solar system, make a moon-landing snack, and sip "galaxy lemonade." Tickets include museum admission (base $22; confirm add-on); just 20 spots per session. imaginecm.org

The boulevard closes to cars so families can bike, walk, scoot, and roll along a ~3-mile stretch from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park — the first Bicycle Weekend back after the Seafair pause. Free. parkways.seattle.gov

Brazilian percussion in the Locks' botanical garden, 2–4pm — pair it with watching boats lock through and salmon at the fish ladder. Free (donations suggested); bring a blanket. ballardlocks.org

The most kid-appropriate of tonight's free Shakespeare — the short, family-friendly Tempest at David Rodgers Park, 7–8pm (the full Coriolanus also plays Camp Long in West Seattle). Free. greenstage.org

A long-running Saturday street market — about 90 vendors with crafts, produce, artwork, and food along 5th Ave, 9am–2pm. Easy to pair with the Block Party in the afternoon. Free to attend. historicedmonds.org

One of Seattle's largest all-farm markets — peak-summer produce, berries, and kid-friendly snacks on "The Ave," 9am–2pm. Free to attend. seattlefarmersmarkets.org

The middle game of the weekend series at T-Mobile Park — Saturdays often feature giveaways or postgame extras. Check the schedule for first pitch; tickets vary. mlb.com

A pan-Caribbean family festival at Jimi Hendrix Park — soca, reggae, and dancehall, a kiddie carnival and children's activities, food vendors, and art stations, from 11am. Free. caribbeanseafest.com

Southeast Seattle's biggest summer festival — 50+ booths, world performances from lion dancers to breakdancers, a petting zoo with a camel and horses, games with prizes, and global food, 12–6pm (a block from Othello light rail). Free. othellopark.org

Kids plant three easy-care succulents and personalize their garden with decorative rocks and accessories to take home — beloved monthly drop-in, 10am–1pm. $10–$15 (includes supplies); all ages with a grown-up. swansonsnursery.com

Classic marches from Ballard's own community band in the Locks garden, 2–4pm — pair with boats locking through and the fish ladder. Free (donations suggested). ballardlocks.org

Second day of the car-free boulevard, open until 6pm — bike, walk, scoot, or picnic by the lake along the Mount Baker–to–Seward Park stretch. Free. parkways.seattle.gov

An afternoon free-Shakespeare double-feature sized for kids at View Ridge Playfield — The Tempest 3–4pm and The Two Noble Kinsmen 4:15–5:15pm (the mainstage Winter's Tale also plays Volunteer Park). Free. greenstage.org

A family-friendly early-evening lawn concert at Woodland Park Zoo, gates ~5pm, music ~6pm; picnics allowed, blankets encouraged. Ticketed and popular — check availability before you head over, as last weekend's show sold out (the concert ticket doesn't include zoo admission). zoo.org

A big Sunday market in downtown Everett with farm produce, food, and live music, 10:30am–3pm — an easy Snohomish County outing. Free to attend. everettfarmersmarket.com

One of the city's most popular year-round markets, rain or shine, with peak-summer produce and prepared food along Ballard Ave, 9am–2pm. Free to attend. sfmamarkets.com

The series finale at Funko Field, 4:05pm first pitch, ends with kids running the real bases after the game. Affordable tickets; the Mariners also host the Rays downtown as a Seattle alternative. milb.com

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