Enjoy an unstructured, easygoing time to play, explore, and connect.

Open Play is designed for parents and little ones to drop in, relax, and make the most of The Heybrook’s beautiful play space

Price: $20

Open Play at the Learning Lab is a time for kids (and their grown-ups!) to explore freely. From gem mining at the sluice to digging in our animated sandbox

Price: $25+

You can swap, or just shop! It’s ok if you don’t have clothing to swap, You are still welcome to come shop for items. There will be someone sorting clothing upon arrival to ensure the quality of the clothing swapped.

Price: free

The 2026 Ballard Hullabaloo will host a dozen Ballard boutiques selling their goods up to 75% off.

Here are the other shops that will be there: Annies Art & Frame, Dippy Fun, Fair Trade Winds, Market Street Shoes, Prism, re-souL, Spir Candle Co., Standard Goods, Swoon City, Thread Hunter and more.

Price: free

a fun, free-flowing playtime designed for toddlers and their grown-ups! This open-ended studio time gives little movers the chance to explore the space, climb, tumble, dance, and build confidence

Price: $8

Take a break from reading about another AI, and come to the museum to meet the largest wolf, mouse, and mosquito you’ve ever seen. Let us remind you that we are also wonders of the world—you humans are not alone

Price: $20+

A fun movie on our Big Screen, in the Lower Hall. Free popcorn and beverages, a relaxing and fun evening for the little ones and their adults.

Price: free

“I am an 11-year-old student and am doing a book drive in Magnolia; Seattle and I would really love your help with it! Books have always been my happy place, a place for knowledge and inspiration and honestly, I think they are kind of magical. So, this year when I was thinking about my New Year's resolution, I kept coming back to the same thought: not every kid gets to grow up with books like I did, and that didn't feel right to me.”

Price: free

Select regular-season Kraken practices on Starbucks Rink 1 are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.

Price: free

Seattle Symphony musicians share their favorite stories, songs and musical games in a series that introduces your youngest listeners to the instruments of the orchestra. These fun, interactive concerts are approximately 30 minutes for ages 0 to 5 yo.

Price: $15

Children play, learn, and develop both motor and social skills in this highly interactive drop-in social and play time. Toddlers will meet new friends, play on bouncy toys, ride scooters and tricycles, play with bouncy balls, and much more.

Price: free

Someone else steps in when you're tapped out

No more digging for energy you don't have

Just be their parent, not their tutor

Folk Farsang Celebration for Children and Adults. Folk costumes are encouraged. Live music: Forrás Band

Price: $5+

It's National Science Day (in India)! That means it's time for our second annual run in honor of Patrick Ray! Patrick Ray is a brain scientist at the Allen Institute.

Price: free

Experience a full spectrum of grounding, creative, and wellness-focused practices with SAM Body + Mind: Activity Days. Designed to rejuvenate both inner and outer worlds, each session offers a mix of mindful movement, quiet reflection, hands-on creativity, and holistic care.

Price: free

Through echo songs, sequencing, ear training, and fun with piano and instruments, children explore rhythm, and pitch—all while learning number patterns that build smart brains and confident singers.

Price: free

the first trunkshow put together by EntsinTents and Pendragon Tincture Company! We've got clothing, leather goods, and accessories from some of our favorite brands.

Price: free

Our Annual Theater Festival offering for 2026 and here we are back with another great opportunity for Bengali theater lovers of Seattle and Greater Pacific Northwest.

Price: $10

Every ticket supports our Senior Hub Program — helping older adults stay connected through meals, wellness activities, cultural programming, and community care.

Price: $100

Open House at Rainier Valley Cooperative Preschool to explore our classrooms, learn about our teaching philosophy, and see our spaces in action.

Price: free

Join a Seattle Parks Naturalist to learn about animals who use their bodies to move through the forest, without feet! We will look for snakes, snails, worms, and slugs and talk about their importance in the forest around us.

Price: $10+

We'll read a story, sing songs, play games, and do collaborative art!

This event welcomes adults and families who may benefit from a low-sensory environment to explore the museum. During this event, the museum will be closed to the general public and the lights and sounds in the gallery will be lowered.

Price: free

Each winter, Lake Washington becomes a temporary home for birds that spend their summers breeding in the far north of Alaska and Canada. Join us for a relaxed and curious bird walk focused on these arctic visitors

Price: free

Lowrider Cookie Company, known for its rich flavors and loyal following across the region, will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday. Doors open at 11am, and the first 100 customers will receive a free chocolate chip cookie.

Price: free

Start off your Saturday with movement and community! Young children participate in this class with an adult caregiver, making memories and strengthening bonds.

Price: free

The Loyal Heights CC pancake breakfast is this Sunday, 3/1! From 9am-12 noon, enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee with friends. Your $7 entry and a silent auction support our scholarship program.

Price: $7

Is your Seattle area 3rd–5th grader ready to dive into the world of STEM?

Join a hands-on STEM Like a Girl Workshop! This is a chance for girls and their grown-ups to team up, explore STEM activities, and meet female mentors in the field.

Price: free

The UW Campus Tree Tours provide a fantastic opportunity learn all about this incredible array of trees, their places in the environment, and how they connect to our own species

Price: free

Shakespeare’s most popular comedy pulls us once again into the magic of the night. Four young lovers flee pristine Athens in pursuit of freedom, but stepping into the forest means chaos: mismatched couples, love potions, faeries, and a donkey

Price: $72

Bring in your coinboxes and eat for free! No coinbox? No problem, pay $15 ($10 for kids). Your donations benefit the Washington State Therapy Program.

Price: $15

Bring a craft and join the conversation! Crochet, paint, doodle, or whatever else that gets your creative juices flowing. Welcome to the years-long tradition of Sunday craft & chatters!

Price: free

These $10 movie tickets are good for any 2D movie, on any day, at any time, at any AMC theater in Seattle.

Price: $10

an intimate 90-minute acoustic concert celebrating Latin American music. This five-piece ensemble performs boleros, son cubano, cha cha cha, and cumbias through both classic interpretations and original compositions

Price: free

an award winning music class for kids ages birth to three years old. Preschoolers, toddlers, babies, and kids from all backgrounds are welcome to attend. We offer fun, engaging, safe, low-pressure rhythm and music exposure for young ones

Price: $20

Toddler play gyms and rooms are available at various community centers during the fall, winter and spring seasons when weather is not favorable for outdoor play. They're a dry, warm place to let your child play with toys, mats, and slides.

Price: free

Your child will play, learn, and develop both motor and social skills in this highly interactive drop-in play time

Price: free

Warm up around the fire with tea and treats. We will have books to browse and would love to help make your afternoon extra cozy. We accept gently used book, winter clothing and new hygiene supply donatations during this time as well.

Price: free

Free live performances at the Market Stage take place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Grab some food and take a seat to enjoy local musicians during this family-friendly concert.

Price: free

When: Friday

Come enjoy some indoor gym play with toys, bounce houses, mats and other fun activities for children ages 5 and under.

Price: free

When: Friday

Join KidsQuest for an evening of art and discovery! Create paintings, ceramics, or maybe fabric work! Talk with local artists to learn about their process or create something with them!

Price: $5

When: Friday

Playtime just for children ages 4 and under! Our indoor playground is set up with cars, bikes, slides, wagons and lots more active toys to discover.

Price: $2

When: Friday

For the third year in a row, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), the Seattle Seahawks and the Nick of Time Foundation are proud to team up to offer a free heart screening to area youth.

Price: free

When: Saturday

In this hands-on free trial robotics class at Blaze Robotics Academy, children in grades K-2 will explore real-world problem-solving, STEM education, and robotics under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Price: free

When: Saturday

Join us for an hour of themed crafts and fun with your little ones. Create a take home craft and have fun with additional activities your little explorer can discover at their own pace

Price: free

When: Saturday

Join us for a joyful celebration of math, community, and curiosity as the Seattle Universal Math Museum (SUMM) opens the doors to its first-ever public-facing space! The SUMM Community Math Festival marks our grand opening at Kent Station and kicks off what will become an annual Pi Day tradition

Price: free

When: Saturday

The Drowsy Chaperone JR. is a loving satire of the Golden Age musical, featuring hysterical numbers and colorful characters. It is the perfect show for young performers with a knack for musical comedy.

Price: $20

When: Sunday

We’ll gather on our covered party pad to cozy up with our featured babies (usually a combination of bunnies, piglets and baby goats/lambs). The perfect animal experience for parents with younger kiddos

Price: $25

When: Sunday