Incredible new attraction unveiled at the zoo

Red pandas, tree kangroos, kea birds and a state-of-the-art facility make Woodland Park Zoo’s new forest exhibit a must-see.

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25 epic free things to do this May with the fam

Spring into fun with a drone show, street fairs, a ranger hike, a teddy bear clinic and a baby rave!

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Chehalis Centralia scenic train rides

Enjoy a two-hour train ride into the Chehalis River Valley. Saturdays and Sundays, May–September, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Family friendly!

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Meredith’s top 10 weekend picks

Ready to welcome May? I sure am! From May Day to May the Fourth to Cinco de Mayo, this weekend is packed with plenty of ways to celebrate the new month. And that’s just a sneak peek of my top 10 events, with a couple more surprises in store. See you out there!

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor

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New K–2 elementary at RVLA

South Seattle’s premier charter school, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, is enrolling for its new elementary program. Rooted in culture and community.

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5 things to do with the kids this weekend

Head to the Space Needle and look up! Drones will be putting on a free showstopping Alaska-themed display. (FRI.)

Introduce the kids to the bare necessities during a fantastic children’s theater production of “The Jungle Book.” (FRI.–SUN.)

Celebrate the grand opening of a new children’s hospital with a special ribbon cutting, followed by live entertainment and interactive activities. (SAT.)

Meet Rocket the Mail Terrier and his zoo animal friends during a wild outdoor show that’s back for another season. (SAT.–SUN.)

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early with live music, delicious food and plenty of free entertainment at a fantastic park. (SUN.)

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The slow-tech reset families need now

Join us for an essential ParentEd Talk with a screen time expert to help you swap screen time struggles for a tech-healthy home. Use code SCHFree250 to claim your free ticket.