Seattle, WA
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Seattle
Looking for things to do in Seattle with kids? We have mapped 199 family-friendly places across the area, from museums and educational attractions (28), arcades (23) and bowling alleys (19).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Seattle. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Last updated 2 October 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in Seattle
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 54 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Seattle
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 24 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Seattle
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in Seattle
17 categories, 199 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Seattle
8 of 199, ordered by distance from Seattle.
Museum of Illusions – Seattle
Museum of Illusions – Seattle is a museum in Seattle, WA featuring perspective-changing rooms, mind-bending installations, and optical illusions for visitors to…
Frye Art Museum
Accepts ROAM
Accepts NARMA free art museum in Seattle housed in a striking modern building on First Hill. The museum displays paintings from its founding collection of late nineteenth and…
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium is a downtown waterfront aquarium where kids can explore habitats like Window on Washington Waters, home to local rocky reef and kelp forest…
Holocaust Center for Humanity
Accepts NARMThe Holocaust Center for Humanity teaches the lessons of the Holocaust, inspiring students of all ages to confront bigotry and indifference, promote human dignity…
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
Accepts NARMAs a National Park Service Affiliated Area and the first Smithsonian affiliate in the Pacific Northwest, the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American…
Pacific Science Center
Accepts ASTC Passport ProgramPacific Science Center is a nonprofit science and technology center in Seattle, Washington, founded from the 1962 World's Fair. Families can explore interactive…
Seattle Bouldering Project
Seattle Bouldering Project's Poplar location is a two-floor climbing gym in South Seattle offering bouldering walls alongside fitness and yoga classes. No climbing…
Seattle Children’s Museum
Accepts ACM Reciprocal NetworkSeattle Children's Museum is a hands-on learning space in Seattle, Washington where children and families engage in playful, creative exploration and discovery…
Nearby cities
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Seattle?
We list 199 kid-friendly places in Seattle, led by museums and educational attractions (28) and arcades (23). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Seattle for free?
24 of the places we list in Seattle are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Seattle when it is raining?
There are 54 indoor places in Seattle, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.