What kind of playground is this?

A brand-new playground’s play structures look like play sculptures. It’s art you can climb on!

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Missing the sun already?

Desperately seeking vitamin D? These sunny, dry destinations are just one short flight from Seattle.

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A home for gifted learners

Open Window's full-time online program serves gifted fourth- and fifth-graders. Learn more at info sessions on Nov. 3, Nov. 16, Dec. 1 or Dec.14. Applications for fall 2023 are being accepted now.

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Get your weekend on

Get your geek(girl) on, check out what's happening in the woods this season and set sail (with a towel) to the playground of the week!

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IMAX ‘Dinosaurs’ at PacSci

Epic story is all around you at PacSci’s Boeing IMAX® Theater. Catch a documentary on our six-story screen and support science education.

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6 things to do with the family

1. Honor your ancestors and connect with community by celebrating the Day of the Dead as a family. (THROUGH SUN.)

2. Create rangoli and diyas, and join in for story time at SAAM’s colorful Diwali fest for families. (SAT.)

3. Try out papercrafts and listen to taiko drumming for free at Bunka no Hi, or Japanese Culture Day. (SAT.)

4. Explore the fascinating world of fungi on a free guided mushroom walk. (SAT.–SUN.)

5. Climb the incredible canopy tower and find the tree houses while exploring a rarely open nature preserve. (SUN.)

6. Learn about the women of the United States Space Program and the Mercury 13 mission, in person or online. (SUN.)

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‘Curious Children, Wise Elders’

Join us for a free ParentEd talk by Alison Gopnik, Ph.D., on Thursday, Nov. 17. Learn how strengthening the child/grandparent relationship can help families flourish.

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