Things to Do With Toddlers in Seattle

Seattle is a bustling metropolis located in the heart of Puget Sound that offers many activities for toddlers and their families. There is a museum and a theater just for kids, a zoo and aquarium focused on conservation and education, and a science center packed full of activities. What is more is that the museum, theater and science center are all within walking distance of each other at the Seattle Center, while the aquarium is located on Seattle̵7;s waterfront, which offers even more enticing surprises.

  1. The Children̵7;s Museum, Seattle

    • Located on the bottom floor of the Center House at Seattle Center, the Children̵7;s Museum of Seattle offers rotating exhibits, a toddlers only area, and rooms with various themes, such as arts and crafts, reading, building and more. Kids can do everything from putting on costumes and performing on stage to grocery shopping and ̶0;working̶1; in a restaurant to climbing a mountain and exploring cultures from Asia to Africa and South America.

      The Children̵7;s Museum, Seattle
      305 Harrison Street
      Seattle, WA 98109
      206-441-1768
      thechildrensmuseum.org

    Pacific Science Center

    • Aside from a planetarium, laser shows, two IMAX theaters and a rotating exhibit, the Pacific Science Center offers permanent exhibits, including robotic dinosaurs, a tropical butterfly house and insect village, a model of Puget Sound with a saltwater tide pool, a toddler zone including a water play station, a weather forecasting center; various animal exhibits, a science playground, among other attractions.

      Pacific Science Center
      200 Second Ave. North
      Seattle, WA 98109
      206-443-2001
      pacsci.org

    Seattle Aquarium

    • Among other exhibits, the Seattle Aquarium offers an underwater viewing dome, daily water diver shows in the 120,000 gallon fish tank and daily talks about marine mammals. Other toddler-friendly exhibits are the touch tanks where visitors can touch sea anemones, starfish and more.

      Seattle Aquarium
      1483 Alaskan Way
      Seattle, WA 98101
      206-386-4300
      seattleaquarium.org

    Seattle Children̵7;s Theatre

    • Seattle Children̵7;s Theatre provides family-friendly entertainment focusing on new works and theater education. Productions are geared toward different age groups so parents should check the website before ordering tickets. There are afternoon and evening performances Friday through Sunday (and some Thursdays) each season which runs September through June. During the summer, theater camps and classes are offered to kids from ages three to 18.

      Seattle Children̵7;s Theatre
      201 Thomas Street
      Seattle, WA 98109
      206-441-3322
      sct.org

    Woodland Park Zoo

    • The Woodland Park Zoo features more than 300 animal species on its 92 acres. Programs offered include classes, camps, daily activities, overnight adventures and a summer concert series. At certain times of day, kids can even feed the giraffes. There is also a carousel, ̶0;Zoomasium̶1; and a butterfly house. The zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas.

      The Woodland Park Zoo
      750 North 50th Street
      Seattle, WA 98103
      206-548-2500
      zoo.org

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