Washington’s coolest kid-friendly caves

Did you know you can find year-round icicles, sip cocoa in a 7,000-year-old shelter, or explore a mile-long lava tube — all in our very own state?

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Sunflowers are blooming! Best festivals nearby

Wander among towering blooms, snap stunning pics and enjoy more festival fun.

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Learn French at the Alliance Française

An after-school program for ages 1.5 to 17! Enjoy an immersive and creative approach to learning French, with fun lessons and interactive games.

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Meredith’s top 10 weekend picks

Cloudy weather is not about to get in the way of my summer plans. It’s the perfect time to indulge in delicious fried fair food, celebrate different cultures and even dig for fossils. The fun doesn’t stop there, either. Whether or not the sun peeks out from behind the clouds, there’s a bevy of fantastic ways to spend the weekend.

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor

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Sundae Runday, Aug. 10, Seward Park

Enjoy a quick kids dash or our 2 mile, 5K or 10K, followed by an ice cream sundae! Event benefits Let Me Run. Use code ParentMap10 for 10 percent off!

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5 things to do with the kids this weekend

Groove to music from Northwest artists, shop local vendors and indulge in delicious ice cream from a food truck at this all-ages block party. (FRI.)

Take the fam to enjoy classic summer fun at this beloved fair — carnival rides, circus acts, farm animals, fair food and fantastic live shows. (FRI.–SUN.)

Get outside and enjoy one of our gorgeous Washington state parks for free on this special day celebrating Smokey Bear's birthday. (SAT.)

Planetarium shows, stomp rockets and robotics are all part of the space-age fun happening at this free astronomy fair. (SAT.)

Immerse yourself in the joyful traditions of India with performances, food and shopping at this popular free fest. (SAT.–SUN.)

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Family magic show

World-class magicians Elliott Hunter and Evan Reynolds take the stage on Aug. 16 at Sunset Hill Community Hall. Evan's Family Variety Show is fun for the whole family!

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