This festive time of year includes Winter Break, two weeks that are simultaneously rejoiced and, if we're being honest, a tiny bit dreaded.
If you have school-aged children, you know exactly what I am talking about. Teachers and students are ready for a much-needed break from school. Parents are facing the predicament of figuring out what to do with their kids for a long stretch of sixteen days. Don't panic!
Our local events listings will keep your kids entertained, enriched, and exhausted through Winter Break and all year long! First things first. Check our EVENT CALENDAR.
Next, let us share some of our favorite local places for kid-friendly fun from A to Z!
Adventure Kids Playcare for drop-in care and Winter Camps
Bowling at Adventure Bowl Center in Snoqualmie
Cougar Mountain Zoo has a Big Cat Celebration {12/22-12/23}
Do something with your hands ... like make Slime Putty or Snow Dough
Elevated Sports in Bothell {this place is worth the drive}
Foam Sword Battle is good medieval fun in North Bend {12/30}
Gilman Town Hall Museum and Issaquah Depot Museum are great places to step back in time and learn about Issaquah history.
Host the Perfect Family Game Night
Ice Skating Outdoors in Snoqualmie and Redmond or indoor at Castle Ice in Renton and Sno-King Ice in Kirkland
Just stay in your pajamas, snuggle up, and read a big stack of books!
KidzBounce, our favorite option for burning energy!
Host the Perfect Family Game Night
Ice Skating Outdoors in Snoqualmie and Redmond or indoor at Castle Ice in Renton and Sno-King Ice in Kirkland
Just stay in your pajamas, snuggle up, and read a big stack of books!
KidzBounce, our favorite option for burning energy!
Let's Play Sammamish is an indoor playspace for the younger crowd
Life-sized Gingerbread House Making - all you need is some cardboard!
Mudhouse Pottery Painting is the perfect spot of getting creative!
Mudhouse Pottery Painting is the perfect spot of getting creative!
New Year's Eve Celebration: Throw a Noon Year's Eve Party, Ring in the New Year One Bag at a Time, and Make New Year's Party Poppers!
Organize all those new gifts and toys; you can make a game out of it!
Playland at McDonald's with locations in both Issaquah and Sammamish
Quench their thirst for fun with our 20+ Favorite Places to Jump! Bounce! and Play!
Regal Issaquah Highlands is showing Annie and Big Hero 6
Snow Play at nearby destinations as long as there's some white stuff in the mountains!
Take a hike on one of our favorite family-friendly trails
Unexpected Fun at Pickering Place in Issaquah
Volunteer at Eastside Baby Corner
Winter Wonderland Workshops with Smart With Art
Wondering About Wildlife? at Cedar River Watershed {1/2}
X-plore a new park or playground
Yogurt (the frozen kind) from The Swirl, last year's Gold Daisy Winner for best frozen yogurt!
Zinzanni, Teatro to see the final performance of Curious Circus featuring Recess Monkey {12/20 & 12/28}
