SEPT 6–8

Top spots to score free toddler admission

From zoos to Seattle landmarks, take your tot on a fun, enriching adventure — while they're still free!

Toddler perks ►

Mostly free fall festivals for families

From apples to maples and wurst to witches, local fests are starting soon.

Beyond pumpkin patches ►

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Family fun at Crossroads Bellevue

Crossroads Bellevue is your destination for family-friendly shopping, dining and entertainment. Check out all we have to offer.

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Medically supported summer camp for kids

Camp Korey is more than a camp, it’s a place where kids with complex medical conditions can “just be kids,” entirely free of charge.

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Top events this weekend

Summer break may have ended, but I’m bringing the same “Let’s get out of the house!” energy to my family’s fall weekends. From delightful fall festivals to a bucket list of spots to visit with my toddler while her admission is still free, I have the whole season planned out. My top 10 events for this weekend will also get you out of the house, and the playground of the week is a good one, rain or shine.

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor

TOP 10 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND ►

Issaquah Culture Fest

Travel the world while staying near home at this diverse festival featuring cultural performances, zoo animals and local vendors. (FRI.)

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival

From inflatables to laser tag to pirates, plan for a ton of fun at this three-day celebration of the beloved local lighthouse. (FRI.–SUN.)

San Gennaro Festival

Come hungry to this street fair featuring a full lineup of Italian cuisine and music. Plus, discover free face painting and a scavenger hunt for the kids. (FRI.–SUN.)