Best spray parks in the South Sound — now open

It’s heating up, and this free, all-ages activity is just what the kids need to cool off — while you sittervise nearby.

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Terrific train adventures local families love

From cityscapes to countryside views, climb aboard and make all their choo-choo dreams come true.

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Top 10 events this weekend

Can you believe it’s nearly June? We are sliding right into summer with splash pads and spray parks opening for the season. If the sun stays behind the clouds this weekend, there are plenty of other ways to have a blast. Take, for example, the dozen train adventures that kids are sure to love. And of course, my top 10 weekend events are a sure sign of the month and season ahead, with a new playground, a nature walk and family-friendly festivals.

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor

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Kiddie Kilo

Let your little biker feel like a pro as they zoom around the velodrome on race night — for free. (FRI.)

Honk! Fest West

Gather in the streets to enjoy marching bands, street bands and drum lines from around the world during this lively three-day festival held at three locations. (FRI.–SUN.)

Family Nature Walk at Dune Peninsula

Explore a beautiful area while a naturalist answers all your questions about the local flora and fauna and their seasonal adaptations. (SAT.)

Parke Diem

Put on your dancing shoes and join this free community music fest at one of our favorite local parks. (SAT.)

Briscot Farm Family Fun

It’s opening weekend for this historic farm’s summer series featuring cute animals, bounce houses, nature walks and water play on hot days! (SAT.–SUN.)