OCT

10–12

Now is the time to visit this beloved wildlife park

Smaller crowds, active animals and electric trams make for a perfect fall day at this one-of-a-kind spot.

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40+ spooky and sweet Halloween events

Our king-size, region-specific list has it all: kid-friendly scares, animal visits, paddleboarding witches and plenty of opportunities for candy!

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New Bar Bites at Stanford’s

Introducing Stanford's new Global Handhelds & Bar Bites menu! No passport needed, celebrate the flavors of the world from our bar in Northgate.

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Meredith’s top 10 weekend picks

The forecast may be a little rainier and the sunset may be a little earlier, but that’s not slowing me down. Whether you want to travel to Oz or chuck a pumpkin, these 10 amazing events will help you forget the Big Dark is coming. So pull on your rain boots — or your roller skates — and get ready for a fantastic fall weekend.

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor

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‘Elf-The Musical’ at The 5th

Move over, Santa — Buddy’s back in town! Perfect for the whole family, running Nov. 28–Dec. 28 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Get tickets now!

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5 things to do with the kids this weekend

Lace up your roller skates and boogie to lively tunes at a scenic waterfront location transformed into an open-air roller rink at this free retro event. (FRI.)

Soak up fall colors on a maple tour or scavenger hunt, play with traditional Japanese toys or just enjoy the serene setting at this Japanese garden festival. (FRI.–SUN.)

Your crew can take the wheel and honk the horns of all their favorite big rigs, plus chuck pumpkins at this annual celebration of fall. (SAT.)

Indulge in baklava, enjoy live performances and don’t miss the family-friendly exhibits at this free annual event celebrating Turkish culture. (SAT.–SUN.)

Explore 240 acres of farmland with pumpkin picking, live music, crafts, food and fun for the whole family at this free farm fest. (SUN.)

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Don’t miss ‘Fancy Dancer,’ through Nov. 2

Seattle Rep and Seattle Children’s Theatre present “Fancy Dancer” — a heartfelt world premiere about identity, acceptance and dancing to your own rhythm.

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The best free family activities in October

Jump into the game at this new mixed-reality experience

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Holy Rosary Preschool

Classes are led by certified teachers and have a 1-to-7 teacher/student ratio. Come tour and see why parents and students love our program!

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Cracking the teen code

Discover how to spot mental health concerns, build trust and stay connected with your teen at our next live ParentEd Talk with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart.

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