I have a couple things to share with you this week that perfectly encapsulate the Pacific Northwest, where outdoorsy fun meets futuristic tech. Let’s kick things off with these places to see salmon spawning, a quintessential fall experience here. Then, head to one of these futuristic restaurants where a robot brings you food (I love any excuse to skip cooking). Plus, the playground of the week offers outdoor thrills (rain or shine) and a nearby coffee shop to cozy up with a warm beverage. Cheers to the first day of fall!

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor