Playtime

Where to go when the weather is gray? Fortunately, we're in Seattle so there are tons of options for indoor play spaces, museums, drop-off childcare & rainy day kids fun in Greater Seattle. Following are some of our favorite* kids play spaces.

The MoonPaper Tent

Where Magic is Alive and Dream Worlds Exist Seattle’s very own Fairy Theater! With whimsical décor and inventive programming, the mission of the Moonpaper Tent is simple: to create unique, theatrical, and art-based experiences for children and families that spark the imaginative process and cultivate personal creativity. The Moonpaper Tent provides children of all ages with authentic, memorable and magical [...]

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Explore: KidsQuest Children’s Museum

It’s hard to believe KidsQuest Children’s Museum is now more than 5 years old! An immediate hit with all of its visitors when built in 2005, the Museum continues to thrive with new exhibits, family events and classes. KidsQuest’s interactive exhibits (like The Backyard, Construction Zone and Whoosh!), pique the interest of all little explorers! Young museum-goers make new discoveries [...]

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Dizzy’s Bus Stop

What’s the perfect antidote to the oh-so-common rainy Pacific Northwest day? If you’re in the vicinity of Bellevue, the answer’s simple: pack up the kiddos and head to the bus stop (and, no, we’re not talking about Metro Transit). We mean Dizzy’s Bus Stop, the three-year-old brainchild of Dizzy Fukitomi, mom of three and owner of Dizzy’s Tumblebus (the super-cute [...]

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The Nest, Drop-Off Play & Learning Center

Fly The Coop Sometimes Mama Hen needs to go places – doctor’s office, hair salon, Pilates class – where it’s best not to bring the Little Chicks along. So what’s more perfect then taking them to The Nest, Woodinville’s drop-off play and learning center? Filling the void of the last-minute babysitter that’s so hard to find, The Nest offers a [...]

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Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio

Roaring Mouse Creative Art Studio Seattle

When a child enters Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio, you’ll notice The Change. Eyes light up. Imaginations spark. Senses come alive. Your little mice can hardly wait to begin, with choices aplenty: Should we paint? Or play musical instruments? Or dance? The options are endless, and that’s the way Roaring Mouse founder Lassie Webster likes things. For more than 20 [...]

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Bellevue Arts Museum

While art plays a role in most kids’ lives, often times it’s tough for parents to take it beyond coloring at the kitchen table or making crafts in the playroom. Fortunately, the folks at Bellevue Arts Museum have created a place where families can give Little Ones exposure to professional art while having some fun at the same time. The [...]

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Adventure Kids Playcare

Ladies and gentlemen…there’s a new babysitter in town. One that actually returns your calls, can keep up with your high-energy brood, and doesn’t flake out if something better comes up. Adventure Kids Playcare, a brand-new drop-in childcare option in Issaquah, is the answer to your daytime and nighttime babysitting issues. Adventure Kids Playcare accepts infants as young as 6 weeks [...]

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Twirl Cafe – Seattle Family-Friendly Café

Leave it to a Seattle mom to create a truly family-friendly café. Rebecca Pelletier longed for a stylish space where she could enjoy hanging out with other moms that also offered a proper play structure for kids. Twirl Cafe offers a little bit of everything a mom could ask: coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads, and healthy snacks for tots! The [...]

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