Plus, the best spots to swim in local lakes and more weekend fun.
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JULY
 15–17
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Iconic Northwest road trip destinations
Pack the kids and hit the road on a memorable trip through our magnificent corner of the United States.
What summers are made of â–º
Best spots to swim in refreshing local lakes
We have no shortage of gorgeous lakes in our area. Cool off at these splashtastic beaches that are perfect for kids.
The lake is calling â–º
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Get your weekend on
Whatever your family's interests, there's probably a fest for it this weekend! Check out our mega list of family fun on offer.Â
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6 things to do with the family
1.
Delight in old-fashioned family fair fun at the
longest-running fair west of the Mississippi
.
(THU.–SUN.)
2.
Join an on-site naturalist during
low tide
 to get a peek at creatures normally hiding underwater.Â
(THU.–SUN.)
3.
Experience the incredible traditions and culture of local Native American tribes at the
Seafair Powwow
.Â
(FRI.—SUN.)
4.
Community festivals galore! Find a fest that suits you, from
Ballard
to
Duvall
and
West Seattle
to
Snohomish
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(FRI.–SUN.)
5.
Mix art, the outdoors and a little learning at this
free Seattle Art Museum event
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(SAT.)
6.
Join a
free kid-focused concert and fair
at a gorgeous lakeside park.
(SUN.)
FULL CALENDAR â–º
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Music, movies, magic, oh my!
Lacey in Tune delivers a summer full of free fun: Tuesday night kids' shows, Wednesday noon concerts, Friday night music and movies in the park.
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Summer is better with BBQ
Turn your summer hang into a smokin' backyard BBQ with Famous Dave's! We've got the classic 'que to satisfy your warm-weather cravings.
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Ready, set, play!
Our July issue dives into the magic of unstructured play, family outings and resources to help your kids be just that — kids.
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