👋 Hi neighbor! Here's what's happening for families in Seattle this weekend 👀
In partnership with
🧱 Bricks and Minifigs (Northgate)
🚨 May the Fourth is almost here — and Bricks & Minifigs Northgate is going all out.
From May 2nd through May 4th, they're hosting the biggest LEGO Star Wars celebration the store has ever seen. New drops, rare finds, giveaways, and a raffle for sets most people have never seen in the wild.
👕 Come in Star Wars gear → save 10% on all used LEGO Star Wars sets & minifigs
🪖 Show up in full costume → save 20%
🎁 Enter to win 1 of 3 new LEGO Star Wars sets in a special raffle
🔥 Massive drop of new, retired & collectible sets — many never in-store before
🎉 Extra giveaways while supplies last
This is the kind of event your kid (and let's be honest, you) will talk about for a while.
May the Fourth be with you 👉 Visit Bricks & Minifigs Northgate
p.s meet Bricks and Minifigs at our Dads | Beers | Legos event on 5/20
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Friday - May 1
🚢 Alaska-Themed Drone Show (Seattle)
Princess Cruises invites you to a public drone show event on May 1st at the Seattle Center to celebrate the arrival of its newest ship, Star Princess, in Seattle for its inaugural Alaska season. The drone show will begin at 8:30 p.m. The drones will fly 200–400 feet above ground next to the Space Needle with the recommended viewing area at the International Fountain Lawn.
Price: free
🎉 People Street Party at First & Pike (Seattle)
Come enjoy spring with us at this car-free celebration! First & Pike’s People Street Party will feature live music, giveaways, pop-ups from local vendors and more fun for the whole family. Stop by from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, May 1 to join the fun.
Price: free
🤸 Tot Gym at Rainier Beach Community Center (Rainier Beach)
Drop-in indoor play every Friday 9am–12pm for kids 5 and under. Big gym with trikes, balls, push toys, mats, and room to actually run around. Caregiver supervision required. A solid free morning option on Seattle's south end.
Price: free
🐟 Opening Day: Ballard Locks Free Public Tours (Ballard)
Free daily tours are offered at 2:00 p.m. each day the visitor center is open between May 1 and Sept. 30. Tours last approximately one hour, are open to all and begin from the Visitor Center.
Price: free
🎨 Family Story Time (Broadview)
At storytime, kids ages 0-5 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities.
Price: free
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Seattle Aquarium! Join us for special programming, a scavenger hunt and more throughout May. We’ll have special talks on Wednesdays and Sundays related to AAPI communities and marine conservation. Come chat with an Aquarium scientist and learn more about careers in science at the Discovery Lab every Sunday in May from 11:30am–1:30pm.
Price: $40+
🕺 Open Dance & Play at All That Dance (Seattle)
Open Dance & Play is 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 in a safe, welcoming environment. Soft mats, age-friendly props, and upbeat music create the perfect space for imaginative play and early motor-skill development. Caregivers stay and play, encouraging curiosity, connection, and joyful movement. Ideal for littles ages 5 and under who love to wiggle and explore.
Price: $8
🛝 Shoreline Indoor Playground (Shoreline)
Slides, teeter-totters, climbing toys, mini basketball hoops, bikes and more! Our Spacious gymnasium has plenty of room for your child to safely explore and play under your supervision. Great for rainy and cold mornings and a fun way to meet other families. If you attend often, look into our convenience pass!
Price: $3
🎤 Seattle Symphony’s Tiny Tots (Seattle)
Explore the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom with the percussion family. AGE RECOMMENDATION: The Tiny Tots Series is designed for ages 0–5. Children of all ages are welcome at Tiny Tots performances. All ages need a concert ticket, including babies in arms.
Price: $15
🎲 Family Boogie Bingo (Seattle)
Family Boogie Bingo is a fun-filled Friday night at Garfield Community Center where families can dance, laugh, and play bingo together. Enjoy music, prizes, and high-energy vibes for all ages—perfect for kicking off the weekend!
Price: free
In partnership with
🧱 Dads | Brews | Legos (Fremont)
When: May 20th @ 4p
Price: $40
dads, beers, lego event
🚨 20 days out and seats are going fast. Both sessions are capped — once they're gone, they're gone. No waitlist, no second chances.
We've teamed up with Bricks & Minifigs Northgate for two sessions on May 20th — you build for 2 hours, you drink, you chat with other dads, and whatever you make goes home with you.
🎟️ $40/ticket
🍻 2 drinks included
🤗 1 hour of on-site childcare (Rosie's there 5–7pm)
😍 Keep everything you build
Sessions at 4–6pm or 6–8pm. No kids required — but they're welcome (ages 3+)
Don't be the dad who waited too long 👉 Grab your tickets
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Saturday - May 2
🌱 VPC May Plant Sale (Seattle)
The most anticipated event of the year is THIS WEEKEND! The Annual Spring Plant Sale is this Saturday & Sunday, May 2-3! Come support the conservatory, mingle with other plant lovers, and restock that collection of yours for the Spring!
Price: free
🧺 May Day (Fremont)
This free, all-ages event celebrates the beginning of summer with a community potluck picnic, flower headdress making, children's crafts and games, live music, and of course — a joyful dance around the Maypole. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy. No RSVP needed!
Price: $8+
🌮 Kids Cook: Tacos (Green Lake)
Ages 8-12. Tickets priced per person. In this cooking class, kids will learn skills for making simple yet flavorful Mexican fare. With our experts as their guide, they’ll try out techniques for cleaning, cutting and roasting veggies for sweet potato tacos with an avocado-tomatillo salsa side. They’ll also practice making masa dough, pressing it flat and cooking it into tortillas.
Price: $69
Opening night of the new SCT production from Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia — a fresh take on three classic fairy tales woven into one clever adventure. 6:30pm. Ages 3+. Puppetry-based, visually stunning, runs through May 17.
Price: $49+
👋 Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (Phinney)
Join us for Neighbor Day in Alice Ball Park on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:30am-1:30pm to read a book, join story time, participate in a neighborhood litter pick-up or learn more about local organizations! A planned schedule of events is included below.
Price: free
🧩 Game & Puzzle Exchange (Ballard)
We’re excited to host our second Game & Puzzle Exchange of 2026, and we’d love to have you join us for another fun, community‑centered swap!
Price: free
🍦 Paint and Sip: Ice Cream Float Edition (Rainier)
Unleash your creativity while enjoying a sweet treat! Join us for a fun-filled painting session paired with delicious ice cream floats. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a taste for fun. Perfect for the whole family.
Price: free
☕️ Mugs & Hugs: A Mother’s Day Pottery Painting Event (Broadview)
Celebrate the special “mom” in your life with a handmade gift! Kids will paint a pre-made ceramic mug and create a one-of-a-kind card using fun art supplies. This relaxed, creative event is a great way for kids to make something meaningful just in time for Mother’s Day. Adult supervision required. All materials provided.
Price: $25
🌺 Peony Festival (Seattle)
Join us for our annual Peony Festival on May 2nd and 3rd! We will have performances and activities at the garden from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday May 2nd and 3rd. We will also have herbaceous peonies available for purchase so snag one before they’re sold out!
Price: free
👋 Neighbor Day at Bell Street Park (Seattle)
Spend the day at the park with your Belltown neighbors! Enjoy free live music, crafts and sweet treats on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Price: free
🎈 Spring Carnival (Seattle)
Join Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool for our annual Spring Carnival! This event is FREE and open to the public.
Price: free
✈️ May the Fourth at The Museum of Flight (Tukwila)
On Saturday, May 2, the Museum celebrates everything Star Wars with its annual May the Fourth event. The Force is strong during the largest Star Wars event in the Northwest. Family programs include lightsaber shows and training by the Saber Guild – Kamino Temple, over a dozen friendly and interactive R2-D2s, wildly energetic music by the 8-Bit Brass Band; and the authentically attired troopers, pilots, and otherworldly citizens portrayed by the 501st Garrison Titan Star Wars cosplayers. Not to mention the throngs of costumed Museum visitors engaged in the fun of Star Wars.
Price: $29
🖥️ Vintage Computer Festival (Tukwila)
Vintage Computer Festival Pacific Northwest is held at the Tukwila Community Center and this two-day festival brings together vintage computing enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors for a hands-on look at the evolution of technology. Guests can explore 25+ interactive exhibits featuring retro computers, attend expert-led talks on computing history, and connect with a passionate community preserving digital heritage. Presented in partnership with the Interim Computer Museum, the event runs 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; a suggested $10 donation supports programming.
Price: free suggested $10 donation
👕 Gently Used Kid's Gear Sale (Seattle)
Join us for the Ballard Preschool Co-op’s (BPC) and Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-Op (PNPC) Bi-Annual Gently Used Kids’ Gear Sale! This popular event offers deals on gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys, books, strollers, bedding, furniture, safety equipment, sports gear, winter gear, maternity wear, Halloween costumes, and more. Grab your totes and a friend and line up early to snag the best items. If you love finding deals or have a baby on the way, this is the event for you. Free parking and entry.
Price: free
🔨 Home Depot Kids Workshops (Seattle)
Each kit pack includes a certificate of completion, an apron pin and a Kids Workshop apron. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages, this pre-cut wooden kit encourages creativity and instills a sense of accomplishment. You will learn to hammer and create really cool stuff in less than an hour. Parents of younger children will have fun working with them on this project. Parts are made of wood and kit includes all necessary assembly hardware. Can be used as-is or painted or stained and adorned with stickers or stamps.
Price: free
Sunday - May 3
🏴☠️ Family Treasure Cruise (Seattle)
Upon boarding, each scalawag and wee pirate will be welcomed with a personalized pirate name tag, setting the stage for a day of high-seas excitement.
Price: $26+
🪨 Drop-In Open Play at Rock Solid Science (Edmonds)
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, and rock collections, the lab is full of hands-on stations that spark curiosity. Kids move at their own pace, choosing activities that excite them most, while adults can join in the fun or relax nearby.
Price: $25
🍦 Lake Union Ice Cream Cruise (Seattle)
Seattle’s sweetest trip. Climb aboard the Fremont Avenue at Fisherman’s Terminal for the Ice Cream Cruise. We set out on a 45-minute trip along the Lake Washington Ship Canal to Lake Union, for a narrated tour of this unique and vibrant waterway.
Price: $16-$24; ice cream treats sold separately on board
🦒 Woodland Park Zoo Afternoon Tea in the Garden (Seattle)
Sip, unwind, and take in the beauty of the Pollinator Patio at this elegant afternoon tea experience. Nestled among lush greenery and vibrant blooms, guests will enjoy a tiered selection of sweet and savory treats, from gourmet tea sandwiches to petit fours and freshly baked scones. Perfect for a Mother’s Day outing, a special gathering with friends, or a serene break with loved ones, this enchanting event is a toast to nature’s beauty—complete with a complimentary glass of prosecco for guests 21+.
Price: Adult $92 (13+), Child $70 (3-12) (includes fees)
🧱 EPIC celebration for May the 4th (Northgate)
Don’t miss our epic celebration for May the 4th! We’ve got all sorts of fun planned for you here at BAM Seattle Northgate; giveaways, discounts for cosplayers, gifts with purchases, and more!
Price: free
🧹 PNW Witches' Market Beltane Festival (Lynnwood)
Join us as we celebrate Beltane, a joyful turning of the Wheel that honors growth, creativity, and the return of vibrant life. This spring gathering invites our community to come together in connection, magic, and renewal. Wander the market, support local makers, and share in the warmth of the season.
Price: free
💎 90-Minutes Pottery For Fun (Everett)
90 minutes of pottery for all ages. Join us with your friends and family members. It is an ideal journey for beginners and for those who have taken beginning pottery classes in the past and would like a refresher lesson. Join us to learn all about wheel throwing! Step-by-step instructions, wheel, tools, and all related supplies will be given.
Price: $99
🚣 Free Rowboat Rentals (SLU)
These boats can hold up to 4 persons and are perfect for rowers of all experiences. Peapod boats are available by walk-up only, first-come first-served, free boat rental is not guaranteed. Limit one free row per week. Other paid rowboats are still available!
Price: free
🎭 ‘Appropriate’ at the Seattle Rep (Seattle)
When the Lafayettes descend upon their late father’s crumbling plantation home for an estate sale, they unearth an appalling secret that pits them against one another. Through a cascading series of revelations, biting humor boils over into bruising conflict, and no one will escape this family gathering unscathed. Smart, incendiary, and never before produced in Seattle, this 2024 Tony Award winner by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Everybody, An Octoroon) depicts a Southern family wrestling with a destructive inheritance as they consider the legacy they want to leave for the next generation.
Price: $34 - $122
📚 Ballard Bookworms Community Storytime (Ballard)
Join Ballard Preschool Co-op’s beloved Teacher Christine, along with special guest Zen Dragon Martial Arts, for a fun and engaging story time designed to spark a love of reading and build community connections.
Price: free
🦀 Shoreline Explorers: Tracking Green Crabs (Shoreline)
Discover how a simple walk along the beach can help protect Puget Sound. This interactive shoreline program introduces participants to local crab species and the Molt Search monitoring program, supported by Washington Sea Grant. You’ll learn how to identify crab molts, conduct a short beach search, and contribute to community science efforts tracking invasive green crabs. All ages welcome.
Price: free
🏠 Open House and Playdate at The Valley School (Seattle)
Join us to learn more about our program for 3-5 year olds and to play in our outdoor play spaces. Though the classroom portion of this event will focus on younger students, school leadership will be available and happy to meet families of and answer questions about our K-5th grade program as well.
Price: free
🐙 Toddler Time at the Seattle Aquarium (Seattle)
The first day of May is celebrated by the Pagan community as Beltane. It falls about halfway between the spring equinox and the coming summer solstice, marking the peak of spring and looking forward to the summer. Please note: Schedule subject to change.
Price: $40+
Quick links to support Kid Friendly
🚀 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
🍻 Dads and Legos - check out our first event at Fremont Brewing
🫧 Bubble Planet - an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before (use code KIDFRIENDLYSEA10 to save 10%)
🏔️ Kid Friendly Eastside - find the best family happenings from Bothell to Issaquah
⛺️ Camp Guide - sort through all of the local camps by genre, there’s something for everyone
👕 Parent Swag - show everyone how great of a parent you are with our merch
💰 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
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