Where to go apple picking

Local apple orchards welcome families to pluck our state’s flagship fruit right from the tree. Delish!

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Hike the wild, wonderful Middle Fork

These scenic hikes that are easy enough for kids and offer stunning views for grown-ups are all within an hour’s drive of Seattle.

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Social skills improve in dance classes

Your child's social skills will improve in classes that teach dance, mutual respect and acceptance. We've been teaching them for more than 33 years.

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Get your weekend on

Feel the beat at the World Rhythm Festival, play special agent on a mission in local parks and head out for a romp at the playground of the week.

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Daybreak Star Outdoor Preschool

Daybreak Star Preschool is now enrolling for its outdoor preschool program, featuring a Native and Indigenous focus land ocated in beautiful Discovery Park.

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6 things to do with the family

1. Try your luck at carnival games, gobble up fair food and hop on some rides at The Evergreen State Fair. (THROUGH SUN. )

2. Pack your blanket and snacks to cuddle up at one of many free outdoor movies in local parks. (FRI.–SAT.)

3. Stroll among the stunning blooms and snap adorable family photos at sweet sunflower festivals. (FRI.–SUN.)

4. Make giant bubbles, get a free book and stomp some grapes (what!?) at the community-focused Hilltop Street Fair. (SAT.)

5. Who knows what your tiny engineer might see along the route during free and fun mini-train rides. (SAT.–SUN.)

6. Seattle’s free Folklórico Festival showcases food, crafts and traditional dances from different regions of Mexico. (SAT.)

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Wired and Tired: Screen Time and Behavior Disturbance in Children

Is your screen-addicted kid struggling with emotional, learning or behavioral issues? Victoria Dunckley, M.D., will unveil the culprit and share an action plan at a free ParentEd talk on Sept. 20.

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