Discover a world of exciting local activities perfect for all ages. Whether you're seeking to connect with your community or simply looking for ways to spend quality time together, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Click below to explore local family-friendly outings!

Family-Friendly Events

LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS

Local Farmer's Markets are opening their stands for summer...with some modifications. These markets are critical to keeping our local farmers in business and support local food systems—as well as providing access points to fresh, healthy foods.

Click the links below to review the safety rules before visiting the market.

Breathtaking blooms

Spectacular Seattle & Eastside places to find picture-perfect signs of Spring.

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Take in the vibrant colors of Spring at Bellevue’s beautiful 53 acres of cultivated gardens, woodlands, and wetlands. Stroll through Rhododendron Glen which includes 50 different rhododendrons from now through the summer when the Fuchsia Garden and hydrangeas will make themselves known. Often visited by hummingbirds, it's hard to go wrong at this expansive garden.

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University of Washington

By far one of the most popular local places to view spectacular blooms, UW's iconic Quad offers 29 Yoshino cherry trees that transform the campus into a dreamy sea of pink and white blossoms. One of the city's first signs of spring, the annual bloom is a popular destination, visited by thousands of tourists and locals alike.

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Washington Park Arboretum

Just south of the U District, the Washington Park Arboretum bursts to life with bright azaleas, magnificent magnolias, flowering cherries, and blooming true ashes. Explore the more than 200 acres of foot trails, lawns, and paths leading to ponds lined with gorgeous flowering plants and trees perfect for a spring picnic or a floral themed photoshoot!

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Kubota Gardens

Pops of purple and red flowers are set against the serene rocks and ponds of the 20-acre Japanese garden. This hidden gem of a park holds an impactful history for Seattle's Japanese community and offers a true urban escape with its peaceful streams, idyllic waterfalls, large magnolia blooms, and beautiful architecture.

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Woodland Park Rose Garden

Featuring 200 varieties of fragrant roses, Woodland Park Rose Garden is every gardener's dream. Over 3,000 individual plants produce explosions of bright blooms amid the winding paths and soft grass of the 2.5 acres manicured grounds. As a nationally certified Rose Test Garden, they also feature several varieties of roses available to home gardeners.

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Parsons Gardens

The perfect spot to sit on a bench, kick back, and admire the spectacular spring blooms on a sunny day, Parsons Gardens is a true “urban oasis” providing a uniquely intimate escape in the heart of bustling Seattle. This lovely, quaint Queen Anne garden offers picturesque pathways lined with blue and white flowers and is a favorite destination for weddings.

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Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens

A visual paradise paired with a fascinating story, Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens is rich in both beauty and history. This 10.5-acre botanical wonderland includes an endless array of blooms from Elda Behm’s Paradise Garden, Seattle Rose Society Celebration Garden, Seike Japanese Garden, and Sensory Garden.

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