CAMPS & CLASSES
Favorite Multi-Activity Day Camp
Gold: YMCA
Silver: Auburn Parks Arts & Recreation – Mix & Match Camp Program
Bronze: Pedalheads
Readers’ Choice:
• Black Diamond Camps
• Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
• The Bear Creek School
• The Brighton School
• The Evergreen School
• Seattle Parks Department Camps
Favorite Local Camp: Overnight
Gold: Camp Orkila YMCA
Silver: Hidden Valley Camp
Bronze: Camp Sealth
Readers’ Choice:
• Camp Colman YMCA
• Camp Firwood
• Camp Ten Trees
• Ekone Ranch
• Rite of Passage Journeys
• Wilderness Awareness School
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Academic
Gold: Girls Rock Math
Silver: Summer Springboard (University of Washington)
Bronze: Open Window School (Summer Camp)
Readers’ Choice:
• AoPS Academy
• Broadview Big Brains
• Concordia Lutheran School (Summer Camp)
• Morningside Academy
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Arts & Crafts
Gold: Roaring Mouse
Creative Arts Studio
Silver: Paint the Town
Bronze: Postmark Center for the Arts
Readers’ Choice:
• City Art Farm
• Gage Academy of Art
• Make Apothecary
• Northwest Art Center
• Pratt Fine Arts Center
• Robot vs Sloth
• Seattle Makers
• Splashing Cat Studio
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Climbing
Gold: Seattle Bouldering Project
Silver: Vertical World
Bronze: Edgeworks Climbing
Readers’ Choice:
• Kid Climbers (City of Auburn)
• Half Moon Bouldering
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Dance
Gold: Creative Dance Center
Silver: Emerald Ballet Academy
Bronze: All That Dance
Readers’ Choice:
• American Dance Institute
• BelArts Ballet
• Dance Fremont
• Exit Space
• Gotta Dance
• Momentum Dance Academy
• Production Dance & Performing Arts
• Tutu School Seattle
• VAM Studios
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Foreign Language
Gold: Alliance Française de Seattle
Silver: Asia Pacific Language School Bronze: Cometa
Readers’ Choice:
• La Casita Feliz (The Language Link)
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Gymnastics
Gold: Seattle Gymnastics
Academy
Silver: The Little Gym
Bronze: Alpha Gymnastics
Readers’ Choice:
• Advantage Gymnastics
• Gymnastics Connection
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Horse Riding
Gold: Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Silver: Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center (Horsemanship Program)
Seattle’s Child readers have spoken! This year, families across the Puget Sound region nominated and voted for the local businesses, organizations and resources they love most — from camps and classes to shops, services, activities and family-friendly spots. We’re excited to celebrate the winners of our firstever Family Favorites, a reader-powered guide to the places and people that help make family life in our region a little easier, more fun and connected.
Bronze: Wildwood Farm
Riding School
Readers’ Choice:
• Gold Creek Equestrian Center
• Legacy Hunters & Jumpers Inc.
• Red Gate Farm Training
Favorite Local Day
Camp/Class: Inclusive
Gold: Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
Silver: Little Bit Therapeutic
Riding Center
Bronze: Roaring Mouse
Creative Arts Studio
Readers’ Choice:
• Auburn Specialized Recreation Program
• Warm Beach Camp (Camp SunSparrow)
• Open Window School
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Martial Arts
Gold: Alpha Martial Arts
Silver: Emerald City Karate
Bronze: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu West Seattle
Readers’ Choice:
• Ballard Jiu-Jitsu
• Lotus Jiu-Jitsu Academy
• Two Cranes Aikido
• Tenzan Aikido
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Music
Gold: Sunshine Music
Together
Silver: School of Rock
Bronze: Meter Music School
Readers’ Choice:
• Bach to Rock
• Chickadee Music Together
• Music Center of the Northwest
• Seattle Girls Choir
• Seattle Jazz Academy
• Ted Brown Music
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Outdoor/ Nature
Gold: Wilderness Awareness School
Silver: IslandWood
Bronze: Black Diamond
Camps – Outdoor School
Readers’ Choice:
• The Attic Learning Community
• Birds Connect Seattle
• Camp Common Threads
• Environmental Science Center
• Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
• Tacoma Nature Center
• Tilth Alliance’s Farm & Garden
• Vashon Wilderness Program
• Vaughn’s Teaching Farm & Kitchen
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Performing Arts
Gold: Wedgwood Drama
Studio
Silver: Seattle Children’s Theatre
Bronze: SANCA
Readers’ Choice:
• Auburn Parks Arts & Recreation – Theatre Camps
• Bellevue Youth Theatre
• Creative Dance Center
• Taproot Theatre Company
• Village Theatre: KIDSTAGE
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Skiing
Gold: The Summit at Snoqualmie Ski & Snowboard School
Silver: Stevens Pass Ski & Ride School
Bronze: Powderpigs Ski School
Readers’ Choice:
• Crystal Mountain Ski School
• Mini Mountain Indoor Ski Center
• Momentum NorthwestMavericks
• White Pass Ski School
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Sports
Gold: Arena Sports
Silver: Starfire Sports
Bronze: Seattle Parks Department
Readers’ Choice:
• All Together Skatepark
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
• KONG Academy
• Let’s Play Pickleball
• Parkour Visions
• Premier Golf Centers
• Rain City Fencing Center
• Seattle Derby Brats
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: STEM/ STEAM
Gold: Girls Rock Math
Silver: Pacific Science Center
Bronze: The Museum of Flight
Readers’ Choice:
• Center for Wooden Boats
• Coding Ninjas
• Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
• Primrose School of Bellevue Summer Camp
• Rock Solid Science
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Swim
Gold: YMCA
Silver: British Swim School
Bronze: Seattle Parks and Recreation
Readers’ Choice:
• Lake Union Swim Academy
• Little Fish Swim School
• Mountlake Terrace
Recreation Pavilion
• Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle
• SwimGuru
Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Tutoring and Academic
Gold: Mathnasium Learning Center
Silver: Kumon
Bronze: Russian School of Mathematics
Readers’ Choice:
• AoPS Academy
• Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Favorite Local KidFriendly Spring/Winter Break Day Camp
Gold: Wedgwood Drama
Studio
Silver: Black Diamond Camps – Day Camps
Bronze: SANCA
Readers’ Choice:
• Majestic Adventures LLC
• Pinnacle Explorations Outdoor School
• Taproot Theatre Company –Acting Camps
Favorite Local Baby and Me Classes
Gold: Sunshine Music
Together
Silver: Seattle Baby Jam
Bronze: Creative Dance
Center - Nurturing Baby Class
Readers’ Choice:
• Chickadee Music Together
• Meter Music SchoolMiniMeter
• My Gym Bellevue
THINGS TO DO
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Arcade
Gold: Full Tilt Ice Cream
Silver: 8-Bit Arcade
Bronze: Round 1
Readers’ Choice:
• Game On NW
• Ice Box
• Waterland Arcade
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Athletic Club
Gold: YMCA
Silver: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
Bronze: Bellevue Athletic Club
Readers’ Choice:
• Harbor Square Athletic Club
• Olympic Athletic Club
• PRO Sports Club
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Place to Bowl
Gold: West Seattle Bowl
Silver: Lucky Strike Bellevue
Bronze: Spin Alley Bowling Center
Readers’ Choice:
• HUB Games (University of Washington)
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Farm
Gold: Remlinger Farms
Silver: Swan’s Trail Farms
Bronze: Kelsey Creek Farm
Readers’ Choice:
• Enchanted Farms
• Harvold Berry Farm
• Mary Olson Farm
• Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
• Pasado’s Safe Haven
• Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands
• Stocker Farms
• Thomasson Family Farm
• Vaughn’s Teaching Farm & Kitchen
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Ice Skating Rink
Gold: Kraken Community Iceplex
Silver: Sno-King Ice Arenas
Bronze: Lynnwood Ice Center
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Indoor Play Space for Kids
Gold: Arena Sports
Silver: Zoomazium (Woodland Park Zoo)
Bronze: Auburn Community & Event Center (Indoor Playground)
Readers’ Choice:
• Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
• Funtastic Playtorium
• The Little Gym of West Seattle
• Little Pandas Play Cafe
• PlayDate SEA
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Mini Golf Course
Gold: Tukwila Family Fun Center
Silver: Monster Mini Golf
Bronze: Rainbow Run Putting
Asia Pacific Language School 14042 NE 8th Street, 1st Floor, Bellevue, WA 98007 (425)747-4172 apls@apls.org apls.org
Learning a second language will provide a solid foundation for children to open to a language world. APLS provides Chinese, Japanese and English programs to children ages from 2.5 years old to 13 years old. Children can learn and master a second language in our preschool, PreK, Kindergarten and 1st grade academic environment. Summer language and culture camps give children a chance to enrich their language skills through fun and enjoyable activities.
Course (Willows Run)
Readers’ Choice:
• Kent Valley Miniature Golf
Favorite Local KidFriendly Movie Theater
Gold: Pacific Science Center IMAX Theater
Silver: Majestic Bay Theatres
Bronze: The Crest Cinema Center
Readers’ Choice:
• AMC Theatres
• Central Cinema
• Edmonds Theater
• SIFF Cinema Downtown
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Museum
Gold: Pacific Science Center
Silver: Imagine Children’s Museum
Bronze: The Museum of Flight
Readers’ Choice:
• Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture
• Children’s Museum of Skagit County
• Frye Art Museum
• Hands On Children’s Museum
• KidsQuest Children’s Museum
• Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
• National Nordic Museum
• SAM
• Seattle Children’s Museum
• White River Valley Museum
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Zoo/Aquarium
Gold: Woodland Park Zoo
SWIM
Silver: Seattle Aquarium
Bronze: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Readers’ Choice:
• Cougar Mountain Zoo
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Private Pool
Gold: McMenamins
Anderson School
Silver: Goldfish Swim School
Bronze: Dale Turner Family YMCA
Readers’ Choice:
• Lake Union Swim Academy
• Little Fish Swim School
• Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle
• Wedgewood Swim Club
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Public Pool
Gold: Lynnwood Recreation Center
Silver: Colman Pool
Bronze: Rainier Beach Pool
Readers’ Choice:
• Green Lake Pool
• Helene Madison Pool
• Lincoln Park Pool
• Mounger Pool
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Roller Skating Rink
Gold: Lynnwood Bowl & Skate
Silver: Southgate Roller Rink
Bronze: El Centro Skate Rink
Readers’ Choice:
• Skate Deck Everett
British Swim School
Burien, West Seattle, Ballard, Northgate, Bothell, Lynnwood, Redmond, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Renton, Covington, & Pacific britishswimschool.com
From babies to adults, British Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim program in the Greater Seattle area. For over 40 years, our gentle, fun, and highly effective methods have taught water survival skills and stroke development. We keep class sizes small so your child gets the individual attention they deserve in a warm environment and indoor pool. Give your family the gift of water safety and a lifetime of confidence. Enroll today—spaces fill up fast!
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Trampoline Park
Gold: Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Silver: Flying Squirrel
Trampoline Park
Bronze: Elevated Sportz
Family-Friendly Theme Park/Center
Gold: Great Wolf Lodge
Grand Mound
Silver: Remlinger Farms
Family Fun Park
Bronze: Tukwila Family Fun Center
Readers’ Choice:
• Leavenworth Adventure Park
• Monster Mini Golf Bellevue
PARTY
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Indoor Birthday Party
Gold: Seattle Children’s
Museum
Silver: Seattle Gymnastics Academy
Bronze: Paint the Town
Readers’ Choice:
• All That Dance
• City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation (Makerspace Birthday)
• Creative Dance Center
• Creatively Yours Bellevue
• Elevated Sportz
• Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
DAY CAMP/CLASS: MUSIC BABY AND ME CLASSES
Chickadee Music Together
Phinney Ridge and Ballard locations (206)334-8002 chickadeemusic.com
Sing, dance, play and learn! Chickadee Music Together offers engaging, research-based family music classes for children newborn through age five and the grownups who love them! Music Together helps children discover their inner music-maker in the context of a joyful and vibrant musical community. Weekly classes include singing, dancing, creative movement, instruments and imaginative play. Celebrating 20 years of joyful music-making with Seattle families in the Phinney Ridge and Ballard neighborhoods.
• Funtastic Playtorium
• Lake Union Swim Academy
• Little Pandas Play Cafe
• Monster Mini Golf
• Robot vs. Sloth
• Rock Solid Science
• Sno-King Ice Arenas
• Squirrelly Arts Studio
• Waterland Arcade
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Outdoor Birthday Party
Gold: Seattle Parks and Recreation (Park Rentals)
Silver: Remlinger Farms
Bronze: City of Auburn
Parks Arts & Recreation (Rock Climbing Parties)
Readers’ Choice:
• Emerald City Pirates
• Enchanted Farms
• Majestic Adventures
• Thomasson Family Farm
• Vaughn’s Teaching Farm & Kitchen
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Birthday Cake/ Cupcakes
Gold: Costco Wholesale
Silver: Trophy Cupcakes & Party
Bronze: Cupcake Royale
Readers’ Choice:
• Angel Cakes Vintage Bakery
• Bliss Small Batch Creamery
• Fred Meyer
• Larsen’s Bakery
• Pinkabella Cupcakes
ARTS & MUSIC
Favorite Local Children’s Musician/Performer
Gold: Caspar Babypants
Silver: Seattle’s Princesses/ The Painted Palace
Bronze: Recess Monkey
Readers’ Choice:
• Harmonica Pocket
• Nancy Stewart
• Xakary the Magician
• Tim Noah
Favorite Local Performing Arts Company
Gold: Seattle Children’s Theatre
Silver: Pacific Northwest Ballet
Bronze: Village Theatre
Readers’ Choice:
• Edmonds Center for the Arts
• Kaleidoscope Dance Company
• Seattle Theatre Group (STG)
• Taproot Theatre Company
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS
Favorite Local Playground for Toddlers
Gold: Magnuson Park
Playground
Silver: Lincoln Park
Bronze: Maple Leaf Park
Readers’ Choice:
• Fircrest Tot Lot
• Kelsey Creek Park
• Lakewood Park
• Madrona Playground
• Meridian Park
• Wilburton Park
Favorite Local Playground for Elementary-Aged Kids
Gold: Artists at Play (Seattle Center Playground)
Silver: Gas Works Park
Bronze: Saint Edward State Park
Readers’ Choice:
• Bridle Trails Valley Creek Park
• Golden Gardens Playground
• Maple Leaf Park
• Pier Playground
• Totem Lake Park
• Lea Hill Park
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Park
Gold: Bellevue Downtown Park
Silver: Carkeek Park
Bronze: Point Defiance Park
Readers’ Choice:
• Jefferson Park
• Les Gove Park
• Lincoln Park
• Maple Leaf Park
• Seward Park
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Inclusive Playground
Gold: Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
Silver: Bellevue Downtown Park
Bronze: Les Gove Park
Readers’ Choice:
• Logan Park
• Maple Leaf Park
• Meadowcrest Playground
• Pathways Park
Favorite Local KidFriendly Bike Trail
Gold: Burke-Gilman Trail
Silver: Green Lake Park Loop
Bronze: Washington Park Arboretum
Readers’ Choice:
• Cedar Lanes Bike Park
• Centennial Trail
• Rattlesnake Lake Perimeter Trail
• Redmond Pump Track near Hartman Park
• Sammamish River Trail
• Snoqualmie Valley Trail
RESTAURANTS & FOOD
Favorite Local KidFriendly Restaurant
Gold: Marination Ma Kai
Silver: Red Robin
Bronze: PCC Community Markets
Readers’ Choice:
• El Ranchón Mexican Restaurant
• Miyabi Restaurant
• Pidgin Cooperative Restaurant & Bottle Shop
• Remlinger Farms
• Stanford’s Restaurant & Bar
• Tutta Bella
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Special Occasion Restaurant
Gold: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Silver: Cactus
Bronze: Razzi’s Pizzeria
Readers’ Choice:
• Din Tai Fung
• Mio Posto
• Stanford’s Restaurant & Bar
• Tutta Bella
• Zeek’s Pizza
Favorite Local KidFriendly Outdoor Dining Restaurant
Gold: Chinook’s at Salmon Bay
Silver: Anthony’s at Beach Cafe
Bronze: Humble Pie
Readers’ Choice:
• Bogey’s Public House at Auburn Golf Course
• Maggie Bluffs
• Marination Ma Kai Alki
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Bakery
Gold: Macrina Bakery
Silver: Bakery Nouveau
Bronze: Grateful Bread Bakery & Restaurant
Readers’ Choice:
• Angel Cakes Vintage Bakery
• Byen Bakeri
• Columbia City Bakery
• Coyle’s Bakeshop
• The French Guys Bakery
• Fuji Bakery
• Kaffeklatsch Seattle
• Saint Bread
• Sea Wolf Bakers
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Cookie Shop
Gold: Hello Robin
Silver: Treat Cookies
Bronze: Byen Bakeri
Readers’ Choice:
• Crumbl Cookies
• Lowrider Cookie Company
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt Shop
Gold: Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream
Silver: Salt & Straw
Bronze: Husky’s Deli
Readers’ Choice:
• Bliss Small Batch Creamery
• Lil’ Tiger Ice Cream
• Menchies
• Milk Drunk
• Nutty Squirrel
• Swanky Scoop
• Yogurtland
Favorite Local FamilyFriendly Brewery
Bronze: Project Brewing Company
Readers’ Choice:
• Broadview Taphouse
• Chainline Brewing Company
• Dirty Couch Brewing Company
• Figurehead Brewing Company
• Old Stove Brewing Co.
• Postdoc Brewing
• Remlinger Farms
• Tangletown Pub & Brewery
• The Growler Guys
SHOPS & SERVICES
Favorite Local Toy/ Game Store
Gold: Snapdoodle Toys
Silver: Math ‘n’ Stuff
Bronze: Robot Vs. Sloth
Readers’ Choice:
• Blue Highway Games
• Childish Things
• MarninSaylor
• Sasquatch Bricks
• Terri’s Toybox
Favorite Local KidFriendly Bookstore/ Comic Store
Gold: Third Place Books
Silver: Elliott Bay Book
Company
Bronze: Twice Sold Tales
Readers’ Choice:
• Atomic Comics
• Island Books
• Grit City Books
• The Couth Buzzard
Favorite Local Sporting Goods/Outdoor Gear Store
Gold: REI
Silver: Play It Again Sports
Bronze: Wonderland Gear Exchange
Readers’ Choice:
• LVBL Proshop (Love All PNW)
• Mountain Gear
Favorite Local Children’s and Maternity Clothing Store (new/ consignment)
Gold: Childish Things
Silver: My Three Little Birds Bronze: Chrysanthemum
Readers’ Choice:
• Little Bipsy
• Small Threads
• Sugarlump
• Village Maternity
Favorite Local Kid’s Hair Salon
Gold: Snapdoodle Toys (Haircuts)
Silver: Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
Bronze: Doreen’s Hair Studio
Readers’ Choice:
• Snip Its
Favorite Local Diaper Service
PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Favorite Local Parenting Support
Gold: PEPS
Silver: Families of Color Seattle
Bronze: The MomCo
Readers’ Choice:
• Lake Washington Toddler Group
• Listening Mothers
• Magnolia Cooperative Preschool
• Heybrook
• North City Cooperative Preschool
Favorite Local Nanny/ Babysitting Services
Gold: Spilt Milk Nannies
Silver: Cultural Care Au Pair
- Melinda Caluori
Bronze: A-List Nanny Services
Readers’ Choice:
• Starling Agency Nanny Placement
Favorite Pregnancy/ Birth/Newborn Support
Gold: PEPS
Silver: Evergreen Health
Parent & Baby Classes
Bronze: The Lytle CenterKelle Baxter
Readers’ Choice:
• Dedicated Doulas
• Heybrook (Doula Services)
• Kristin Dibeh Doula Services
• Sprout Birth Center & Natural Health
• Wee Welcome Doula & Lactation
TRAVEL
Family-Friendly Airline
Gold: Alaska Airlines
Silver: Delta Air Lines
Bronze: British Airways
Family-Friendly Getaways
Gold: Suncadia Resort
Silver: Seabrook
Bronze: Sunriver Resort
Readers’ Choice:
• Fairmont Chateau Whistler
• Kalaloch Lodge
• Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa
• The Sleeping Lady Resort
• Sun Mountain Lodge
Family-Friendly Hotel
Gold: McMenamins
Silver: Hyatt Regency Seattle
Bronze: The Maxwell Hotel
Family-Friendly Vacation Destination
Gold: Hawaii
Silver: Leavenworth, WA
Bronze: Whidbey Island, WA
Readers’ Choice:
• Lincoln City, OR
• Lake Chelan, WA
• Methow Valley, WA
• Olympic Peninsula, WA
• Portland, OR
Gold: Fremont Brewing
Silver: Stoup Brewing –Capitol Hill
Gold: The Diaper Stork Silver: Baby Diaper Service
• San Diego, CA
• Vashon Island, WA
• Whistler, Canada
Diaper Stork
(206)928-6982 service@diaperstork.com diaperstork.com
Guilt-free diapering. Stress-free service.
Join thousands of parents who have made the switch to sustainable, hassle-free diapering. At Diaper Stork, we handle the dirty work so you can focus on cherishing precious moments with your little one. Each week, we deliver reusable cloth and Boo disposable diapers right to your door. Simply leave out the used diapers, and we professionally clean and compost them. As a local, mom-owned company, we’re committed to building a greener future by helping families avoid sending up to 6,000 diapers to the landfill with each baby. “Diaper Stork is an incredible organization! Dedicated to sustainability and with incredible customer service.” — D. Johnson
DAY CAMP/CLASS: OUTDOOR/NATURE
Environmental Science Center
Seahurst Park, Burien (206)248-4266
info@environmental sciencecenter.org envsciencecenter.org
The Environmental Science Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting families and youth with the natural world. This summer, we’re offering a variety of free nature programs designed to inspire curiosity, stewardship, and a love for the outdoors. From beach walks to hands-on science workshops, our programs provide meaningful, accessible experiences for all ages. We believe that environmental education fosters lifelong learning and a deeper appreciation for our planet. Join us in exploring and protecting Washington’s natural beauty!
CAMP: OVERNIGHT
Ekone Ranch Summer Camps
401 Ekone Rd., Goldendale, WA 98620
(509)773-4536
ekone.org
At Ekone Ranch, kids and teens gain a precious sense of belonging, with spacious play, meaningful work, inspiring activities, and a powerful connection to nature, peers, mentors, and animals. Ekone is most famous for one-of-a-kind horse camps for all riding levels, but our Theater, Art, Music, Wilderness, Passage, and Cooking camps are just as awesome! Sleep in the fort-like bunkhouse or under the stars. Eat wholesome, delicious meals cooked from scratch. Take a break from screens, competition, and drama. Be challenged and gain real-life skills. Swim in the pond, swing on the rope swings, and make friends that last!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRAMPOLINE PARK
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
Everett 1325 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite A, Everett (425)297-1950
flyingsquirrelsports.us/ everett-washington/
Bring the whole family to Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park Everett, where adventure and excitement come together under one roof! Explore wall-to-wall trampolines, slam dunk hoops, clip-in climbing walls, a huge inflatable attraction, mini golf, and one of our biggest arcade experiences. Kids, teens, and adults can jump, climb, compete, and create unforgettable memories together. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, group event, family outing, or just looking for an active day of fun, Flying Squirrel Everett delivers nonstop energy in a safe, clean, and family-friendly environment.
FARM OUTDOOR BIRTHDAY PARTY
Enchanted Farms
Duvall, WA (425)287-5860 enchantedfarms
duvall.com
Enchanted Farms offers hands-on farm tours, Picnics with Alpacas, birthday parties, summer camps, and unforgettable animal encounters just outside Seattle. Meet friendly alpacas, goats, sheep, rabbits, and mini donkeys in a beautiful countryside setting. Families can learn, connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories through immersive farm experiences for all ages. Must book tickets online.
INDOOR PLAY SPACE FOR KIDS INDOOR BIRTHDAY PARTY
Funtastic Playtorium
Factoria Mall, Bellevue Tacoma Mall, Tacoma Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood (425)623-0034 funtasticplaytorium.com
Funtastic Playtorium is the ultimate indoor playground where laughter, imagination, and adventure come to life. Designed for children ages 1–10, it offers a safe, clean, and engaging environment where kids can explore, play, and grow with confidence. From vibrant play areas and challenging climbing zones to dedicated toddler spaces, every corner is built for fun and discovery. We also host unforgettable birthday parties that create lasting memories for families and friends. At Funtastic Playtorium, every visit is filled with energy, creativity, and joy—truly a place where fun never ends for kids and every moment becomes an adventure.
Imagine Children’s Museum
1502 Wall St., Everett, WA 98201 (425)258-1006
imaginecm.org
The Lynnwood Recreation Center has something for everyone! Splash into fun with 2 giant waterslides, a lazy river, aquatic playground, lap pool, diving board, wellness pool, water basketball, family and adult hot tubs, and sauna. Enjoy swim lessons, water aerobics, safety classes, and birthday party rentals. Stay active with racquetball courts, a cardio/weight room, and group fitness classes. We also offer preschool, youth and teen camps, art and music classes, and more. Affordable, easy to reach by light rail, and staffed by amazing people in a top-notch facility! FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Imagine Children’s Museum is a vibrant, hands-on destination where children and families can explore, create, and discover together through the power of play. Located in the heart of downtown Everett, Imagine inspires curiosity and lifelong learning through interactive exhibits and activities designed for children ages 0–12. From climbing adventures and science exploration to role play, art, and imaginative experiences, every visit is filled with opportunities for connection, creativity, and wonder. With engaging exhibits, educational programs, and family-friendly events offered year-round, Imagine Children’s Museum is a must-visit destination for fun, learning, and unforgettable family memories. BABY & ME
DAY CAMP/CLASS: ACADEMIC
Morningside Academy
1605 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 (206)709-9500
martha@morningside academy.org morningsideacademy.org
Morningside enjoys an international reputation where students make incredible, lasting gains in a supportive and caring environment. We focus on reading, writing, mathematics, psychology, reasoning skills and developing executive function skills. Struggling learners with LD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia or no diagnosis typically gain two years in their skill of greatest deficit in just one school year.
Lynnwood Rec Center
18900 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 (425)670-5732
playlynnwood.com
Meter Music School
Central District and Columbia City (206)953-8277
metermusicschool.com
Meter Music School provides fun and low-pressure music lessons for kids and adults in a warm, welcoming environment. Programs include private lessons, group classes, summer camps, and MiniMeter for babies and toddlers accompanied by a grownup. Come learn a new instrument or return to your old favorite!
CHILDREN’S MUSICIAN/ PERFORMER
The Painted Palace & Seattle’s Princesses 1813 130th Ave NE #210, Bellevue, WA 98034 (425)889-5100 paintedpalaceparties.com
Parties and events at our palace or yours! Invite one of our characters to your next celebration to create magical memories your little one will cherish forever. Our highly trained performers bring Fairytale Characters, Super Heroes, KPop Stars, Fairies, and more to life through singalongs, dancing, interactive story time, face paint, royal games, and more. If your child loves art, our team of artists can guide them step by step as they create a special painting for each child to take home. We can’t wait to celebrate with you soon!
INDOOR BIRTHDAY PARTY DAY CAMP/CLASS: ARTS & CRAFTS
Robot vs Sloth Pike Place Market: 1535 1st Ave., Seattle, WA 98101
Magnolia Village: 3300 W McGraw St., Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98199 PP: (206)485-7392, MV: (206)739-7487 robotvsloth.com
Robot vs Sloth received the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Indoor Birthday Party! Robot vs Sloth features art by Seattle artist La Ru as well as 50 (mostly) local artists. Their flagship location is located in Pike Place Market. There you can find quirky, cheerful art, clothing, home goods, and craft kits. At their Magnolia Village location, they offer a Craft Bar, where you can create something amazing. Robot vs Sloth hosts parties where the participants create projects, including Decoden, charm bracelets, painting, hat making, and more. Make your next party memorable by hosting it at Robot vs Sloth.
DAY CAMP/CLASS: STEM/STEAM INDOOR BIRTHDAY PARTY
Rock Solid Science
120 West Dayton, Edmonds, WA 98020 (206)715-2556
rocksolidscience.com
Rock Solid Science in Edmonds is a hidden gem for curious kids and families. Kids move freely through a thoughtfully designed space filled with crystals, fossils, rocks, geodes, and hands-on discovery stations that spark curiosity and exploration. Fan favorites include the animated sandbox with erupting volcanoes, digital microscopes, and the gem mining sluice where kids pan for treasures to take home. There’s also a cute little gift shop with rocks, gems, and old-school rock candy. Perfect for playdates, camps, classes, and unique birthday parties. Come explore, play, and rock out with us!
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum & Olympic Sculpture Park (206)654-3100 visitsam.org
Discover the world of art and spark your and your little one’s imagination. Explore the galleries, create your own artworks, learn through movement, and watch artists at work! With three locations, there are plenty of adventures to be had with your family at SAM. In the heart of downtown Seattle, light-filled galleries invite contemplation of our exhibitions from around the world. In historic Volunteer Park, our Art Deco building offers tranquil environments for exploring our renowned collection of Asian art. On Seattle’s stunning waterfront, the award-winning Olympic Sculpture Park provides a breathtaking setting for outdoor sculpture and art activities.
Asia Pacific Language School
Preschool-Grade 1
14042 NE 8th Street, 1st Floor, Bellevue 98007 425-747-4172, apls@apls.org apls.org
APLS offers Chinese, Japanese, and English programs for children ages 2.5 to 13. Children can learn and master a second language in our preschool, PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade academic environment. Summer language and culture camps enrich their language skills through fun, engaging activities.
Baby Diaper Service
Newborn to potty-training 206-634-2229, info@babydiaperservice.net babydiaperservice.net
Locally owned and celebrating 80 years of serving Puget Sound families, Baby Diaper Service delivers eco-friendly diapers and essentials directly to your doorstep. Our convenient subscription service helps parents save time while reducing environmental impact. Trusted by generations of families, we make diapering simple and stress-free.
British Swim School
Ages 3 months+
Burien, West Seattle, Ballard, Northgate, Bothell, Lynnwood, Redmond, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Renton, Covington & Pacific britishswimschool.com
British Swim School offers swim lessons for babies, children, and adults, focusing on water safety, confidence, and survival skills. Our highly trained instructors guide students through a proven, step-by-step program, from water acclimation and beginner survival skills to stroke development, helping swimmers become safer and more confident in the water.
Chickadee Music Together
Ages Newborn - 5 years
Phinney Ridge & Ballard locations 206-334-8002, chickadeemt@gmail.com chickadeemusic.com
Sing, dance, play, and learn! Chickadee Music Together offers engaging, research-based family music classes for children, newborn through age five, and the grownups who love them! Children discover their inner music-maker through singing, dancing, movement, instrument explorations, and imaginative play. Celebrating 20 years of joyful music-making with Seattle families!
Creative Dance Center
All ages
12577 Densmore Ave. N, Seattle 98133 206-363-7281, info@creativedance.org creativedance.org
For more than 40 years, Creative Dance Center has inspired people of all ages through joyful, brain-compatible dance education. From infants to adults, students build creativity, confidence, and connection in a welcoming community where body and mind work together. Classes offered in a variety of dance styles, and financial aid is available. Home of the BrainDance!
Diaper Stork
Ages 0-3 years
118 North 36th Street, Seattle 98103 206-928-6982, service@diaperstork.com diaperstork.com
At Diaper Stork, we’re committed to building a greener future by reducing waste one diaper at a time. We deliver a combination of cloth and plant-based disposable diapers each week to your doorstep. You leave out the used diapers, and we take care of the mess by professionally cleaning and composting dirty diapers.
Ekone Summer Camps
Ages 8-18 years
401 Ekone Rd., Goldendale 98620 509-773-4536, summercamp@ekone.org ekone.org
At Ekone Ranch, kids and teens connect with nature, animals, mentors, and peers through horse camps, theater, art, music, wilderness, passage, and cooking camps. Campers sleep in the fort-like bunkhouse or under the stars, enjoy homemade meals, unplug from screens, build real-life skills, swim, swing, and gain a sense of empowerment and belonging.
Enchanted Farms
All ages, Ages 6-13 (Summer Camp)
31620 NE 129th St., Duvall 98019 425-287-5860, hello@enchantedfarmsduvall.com enchantedfarmsduvall.com
Enchanted Farms offers hands-on farm tours, Picnics with Alpacas, birthday parties, summer camps, and unforgettable animal encounters just outside Seattle. Meet friendly alpacas, goats, sheep, rabbits, and mini donkeys in a beautiful countryside setting. Families can learn, connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories through immersive farm experiences for all ages.
Environmental Science Center
Seahurst Park, Burien 206-248-4266 info@environmentalsciencecenter.org envsciencecenter.org
This summer, we’re offering a variety of free nature programs designed to inspire curiosity, stewardship, and a love for the outdoors. From beach walks to hands-on science workshops, our programs provide meaningful, accessible experiences for all ages. We believe that environmental education fosters lifelong learning and a deeper appreciation for our planet. Join us!
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park Everett Ages 6+
1325 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite A, Everett 98208 425-297-1950, Everett@Flyingsquirrelsports.com flyingsquirrelsports.us/ everett-washington
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park Everett is an indoor adventure park packed with wall-to-wall trampolines, mini-golf, slam-dunk hoops, foam pits, and climbing features. With attractions for all ages, premium safety standards, and a high-energy atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to jump, play, and celebrate.
Funtastic Playtorium
Ages 1-10
Factoria Mall, Bellevue
Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood Tacoma Mall, Tacoma 425 623 0034
factoria@funtasticplaytorium.com funtasticplaytorium.com
Funtastic Playtorium - the ultimate indoor playground where laughter, imagination, and adventure come to life. We provide a safe, clean, and engaging play space for children ages 1–10. With vibrant play areas, climbing zones, toddler spaces, and exciting birthday parties, it’s a place where fun never ends for kids.
Imagine Children’s Museum
Ages 0-12
1502 Wall St., Everett 98201 425-258-1006, info@imaginecm.org imaginecm.org
Located in the heart of downtown Everett, Imagine Children’s Museum is where curiosity leads the way! Young explorers can climb, create, build, splash, and explore through hands-on exhibits and playful adventures designed to spark imagination, encourage discovery, and inspire unforgettable family fun.
LVBL Proshop
7135 Sports Field Drive NE, Seattle 98115 206-522-5008, will@loveallpnw.com lvblproshop.com
Community-driven tennis specialty
DAY CAMP/CLASS: ARTS & CRAFTS
stores across the PNW, providing professional racquet stringing, premium equipment, and expert guidance. With experienced staff and partnerships that support juniors, adult players, and competitive athletes throughout the region.
Lynnwood Rec Center
Ages 6 mths - Adults
18900 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood 98036 425-670-5732
Lynnwood_Rec@LynnwoodWA.gov playlynnwood.com
Lynnwood Recreation Center offers fun and fitness for all ages! Enjoy waterslides, a lazy river, a lap pool, hot tubs, sauna, swim lessons, fitness classes, racquetball, camps, preschool, art and music classes, and more. Affordable, family-friendly, easy to access by light rail, with outstanding staff and facilities.
Meter Music School
All ages
Central District & Columbia City 206-953-8277
frontdesk@metermusicschool.com metermusicschool.com
Meter Music School offers fun, low-pressure music lessons for kids and adults in a warm, welcoming environment. Programs include private lessons, group classes, summer camps, and MiniMeter for babies and toddlers accompanied by a grownup. Come learn a new instrument or return to your old favorite!
Splashing Cat Studio
6256 NE 159th St., Kenmore, WA 98028
(425)366-7688
splashingcatstudio.com
Splashing Cat Studio offers fun, hands-on summer art camps for ages 6–12, featuring creative projects balanced with time to move, play, and recharge. Young artists explore a variety of media through exciting themes like Glow Art, Cute & Mythical Creations, Papermaking, and more. Camps run 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with optional extended care available. We also offer school break camps, after-school enrichment, weekly youth art classes, and mobile art experiences for kids, teens, and adults. Book us for your next event! Save 5% on siblings with code SIBLING26
Mini Golf at Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Avenue, Seattle 98121 206-654-3100, customerservice@ seattleartmuseum.org visitsam.org/minigolf
Parents: Trade “I’m bored” for mini golf with a view. Bring the whole family to the Olympic Sculpture Park to play our new, artist-designed golf course on the waterfront. Open Wed–Sun, noon to 8 pm. Tickets are selling fast!
Morningside Academy
Grades 2-9
1605 17th Avenue, Seattle 98122 206-709-9500
martha@morningsideacademy.org morningsideacademy.org
Morningside enjoys an international reputation where students make incredible, lasting gains in a supportive and caring environment. We focus on reading, writing, mathematics, psychology, reasoning, and executive function development. Struggling learners with LD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or no diagnosis typically gain two years in their skill of greatest deficit in just one school year.
Pacific Science Center
200 Sue Bird Court N, Seattle 98109 206-443-2001, info@pacsci.org Pacsci.org
PacSci has been igniting curios-
DAY CAMP/CLASS: SWIM
SwimGuru
Seattle, Lynnwood, Fall City
(206)200-9449
swim.guru
SwimGuru is a swim instruction and drowning prevention small business focused on teaching children and adults practical, life-saving water safety skills in weeks, not years. Their private, individualized lessons emphasize confidence, independent problem-solving, and functional swim-float-swim techniques. What truly sets SwimGuru apart is its team of highly qualified professional coaches, many with competitive swimming, education, and child development backgrounds. Coaches undergo extensive training, are CPR and lifeguard certified, and specialize in adapting lessons to each swimmer’s unique needs. Reviews highlight the instructors’ patience, expertise and students’ rapid progress.
ity for 60+ years with hands-on, interactive experiences for children and adults of all ages. PacSci also offers educational programs—both under the arches at Seattle Center and in communities around Washington—including summer camps, online resources, Digital Discovery Workshops, and Science on Wheels visits to schools. There’s something for everyone at PacSci. Be Curious.
The
Painted Palace & Seattle’s
Princesses
1813 130th Ave. NE #210, Bellevue 98034 425-889-5100
paintedpalaceparties.com
Parties and events at our palace or yours! Invite beloved characters to your next celebration for magical memories your child will cherish. Our performers bring princesses, superheroes, KPop stars, fairies, and more to life through songs, dancing, story time, face paint, and games. Art parties are also available.
Primrose School of West Bellevue
Infants – Pre-Kindergarten (Year-Round)
Grades K – 2 Grade (Summer Camp) 1150 114th Ave. SE, Bellevue 98004 425-315-7305
Admin@primrosewestbellevue.com primrosewestbellevue.com
With early education and care for children 6 weeks through 5 years old
DAY CAMP/CLASS: PERFORMING ARTS SPRING/WINTER BREAK CAMP
Wedgwood
Drama Studio
Seattle, WA (206)384-1446
wedgwooddrama.com
See why Seattle families come back year after year. Wedgwood Drama Studio has been creating joyful, confidence-building theater experiences for young people for over 17 years. Our beloved outdoor summer camps bring kids together to create original movies, play theater games, build friendships, and work with professional teaching artists. Whether your child is a seasoned performer or brand new to drama, they’ll find creativity, connection, and a place to belong. With programs for grades K–8, each week is packed with imagination, collaboration, movement, laughter, and unforgettable summer memories.
and camp for 5 to 7 years old, we’ve got your family covered. Schedule a tour to learn how we help your child develop a love of learning. Now enrolling all ages for summer and fall.
Robot vs Sloth
Pike Place Market: 1535 1st Ave., Seattle 98101
Magnolia Village: 3300 W McGraw St., Suite 102, Seattle 98199
Pike Place Market: 206-485-7392
Magnolia Village: 206-739-7487 robotvsloth.com
Robot vs Sloth won Reader’s Choice for Best Indoor Birthday Party! Featuring work by Seattle artist La Ru and 50 mostly local artists, the Pike Place shop offers quirky art, gifts, clothing, and craft kits. In Magnolia Village, the Craft Bar and parties include Decoden, charm bracelets, painting, hat making, and more.
Rock Solid Science
Grades K-6
120 West Dayton, Edmonds 98020 rocksolidscience.com
Rock Solid Science in Edmonds is a hidden gem for curious kids and families. Explore crystals, fossils, geodes, digital microscopes, an animated sandbox with erupting volcanoes, and a gem mining sluice where kids pan for take-home treasures. Great for playdates, camps, classes, birthdays, and rock-filled fun.
RSM
Grades K-12
Bellevue, Factoria, Redmond & Sammamish mathschool.com
RSM is an after-school math enrichment program with locations in 11 states and a
virtual classroom. Featured in NPR and the Atlantic magazine as one of the key players in the “Math Revolution,” and ranked among the best schools in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, RSM helps children build a solid math foundation and develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Splashing Cat Studio
Ages 6+
6256 NE 159th Street, Kenmore 98028 425-366-7688, info@splashingcatstudio.com splashingcatstudio.com
Splashing Cat Studio offers fun summer art camps for ages 6–12. Camps run 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, with optional extended care available. We also offer school break camps, after-school enrichment, and mobile art experiences for kids, teens, and adults. Save 5% on siblings with code SIBLING26.
Sunshine Music Together
Queen Anne, Magnolia, Green Lake, Capitol Hill & West Seattle 206-281-1111 sunshinemusictogether.com
Sunshine Music Together classes bring families together through music, movement, laughter, and play. Backed by early childhood music research, classes support language, coordination, confidence, creativity, and social development in a relaxed, welcoming setting. It’s not about perfect singing, it’s about joyful connection and raising musical, confident kids together.
SwimGuru
Ages 6 months - Adults
Seattle, Lynnwood & Fall City 206-200-9449, support@swim.guru swim.guru
SwimGuru is a swim instruction and drowning prevention program for all ages. Private lessons emphasize confidence, problem-solving, and functional techniques. SwimGuru’s highly qualified professional coaches undergo extensive training, are CPR and lifeguard certified, and adapt lessons to each swimmer’s unique needs. Reviews highlight instructors’ patience, expertise, and students’ rapid progress.
Waterland Arcade
22306 Marine View Dr. S, Des Moines 98198 206-653-7679, Qbert@waterlandarcade.com waterlandarcade.com
With over 50 games available to play, Waterland Arcade is the ultimate retro arcade experience for the whole family. Admission is only $16/person and gets you an all-day pass to play unlimited games. You can also rent the entire venue for birthdays and events. Use code ‘sc25’ for $25 off your next party!
Wedgwood Drama Studio
Grades K-8 Seattle 206-384-1446
christicruz@wedgwooddrama.com wedgwooddrama.com
Wedgwood Drama Studio offers outdoor theater camps where kids build confidence, creativity, and friendships through original storytelling, movement, theater games, and movie-making with professional teaching artists. Whether brand new to drama or experienced performers, kids find connection, imagination, and unforgettable summer fun in our Seattle camps.
