Rhonda's List: Things To Do With Children

Seattle -- Indoors

  • Barnes and Noble Booksellers, University Village
    206-517-4107
    Story time Tuesday and Friday 11am
    barnesandnoble.com

  • Child's Play Cafe
    10235 Main St, Bellevue
    425-453-6151
    www.childsplaycafe.com
    Note: ending drop-in play as of March 2, 2007

  • My Coffee House
    2818 E. Madison, Seattle
    206-568-7509
    www.lostinseattle.com/LIS/coffeehouse/mycoffeehouse.html
    Coffee for adults, toys and play area for children

  • Pacific Science Center
    200 Second Ave. N., Seattle
    IMAX theater, laser shows
    206-443-2001
    www.pacsci.org/
    www.pacificsciencecenter.org

  • Paint The Town, University Village
    Paint the Town
    Ceramics Painting Studio
    University Village
    4611 Village Court NE, Seattle, WA 98105
    206-527-8554
    paintthetown.info@gmail.com
    www.ceramics-painting.com

  • Urban Monkeys
    1124 Harrison, Seattle
    206-262-9282
    www.urbanmonkeys.com

  • Kids Quest Museum, Factoria Mall
    4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue
    425-637-8100
    www.kidsquestmuseum.org

  • The Little Gym
    18437 E Valley Hwy, Kent
    425-656-0737
    Also various locations
    www.thelittlegym.com/

  • Bellevue Square Mall
    425-454-8096
    Climbing structures for small children on both upper and lower levels

  • Build A Bear Workshop, Bellevue Square Mall
    425-467-5944

  • Museum of Flight
    206-764-5720
    www.museumofflight.org

  • Rainier Community Center
    4600 38th Ave S at S. Alaska St.
    206-386-1919
    www.seattle.gov./parks/centers/rainiercc.htm
    Indoor gym

  • Seattle Aquarium
    1483 Alaskan Way
    206-386-4300
    www.seattleaquarium.org

  • Seattle Symphony: Tiny Tots
    200 University St.
    206-215-4747
    www.seattlesymphony.org

  • The Children's Museum of Seattle, Seattle Center
    305 Harrison St.
    206-441-1768
    www.thechildrensmuseum.org

  • University Village, covered playground
    206-523-0622
    www.uvillage.com
    Map of University Village showing playground location (enlarge it)

  • Lil' Kickers children's soccer classes
    Various locations
    866-885-4881
    www.arenasports.net

  • Downtown Seattle Library
    1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle
    206-386-4636
    www.spl.org Library homepage
    Children's department homepage
    Excellent children's department, storytimes

  • Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art
    1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
    425-455-1116
    www.dollart.com

  • Pump It Up
    11605 NE 116th St., Kirkland, WA 98034
    425-820-2297, 866-977-JUMP (5867)
    www.pumpitupparty.com
    inflatable play structures, for booking private parties and drop-in

  • Pump It Up
    3610 South Pine, Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98409
    253-752-5867, 866-977-JUMP (5867)
    www.pumpitupparty.com
    inflatable play structures, for booking private parties and drop-in

  • Pump It Up
    18027 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037
    425-774-2297, 866-977-JUMP (5867)
    www.pumpitupparty.com
    inflatable play structures, for booking private parties and drop-in

  • Bellevue Aquatic Center
    601 143rd Ave, NE, Bellevue
    425-452-4444

  • Studio K
    10220 NE 1st Place, Bellevue
    425-637-8558
    www.studiok-bellevue.com
    arts and crafts studio

  • Family Fun Center in Tukwila
    425-228-7300
    7300 Fun Center Way, Tukwila
    www.fun-center.com

  • Museum of History and Industry
    In McCurdy Park, 2700 24th Ave. East, Seattle, WA 98112
    206-324-1126
    www.seattlehistory.org

  • Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
    On the University of Washington campus at 17th Avenue NE and NE 45th Street
    206-543-5590
    www.burkemuseum.org
    www.washington.edu/burkemuseum

  • Frye Art Museum
    704 Terry Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104
    "on First Hill above downtown Seattle"
    Admission is free
    Phone: (206) 622-9250
    www.fryemuseum.org

  • Washington State History Museum
    Downtown Tacoma
    1-888 BE THERE (1-888-238-4373)
    washingtonhistory.org

  • Seattle Art Museum
    Downtown
    1300 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
    206-654-3100
    seattleartmuseum.org

  • Seattle Asian Art Museum
    Volunteer Park
    1400 East Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112
    206-654-3100
    seattleartmuseum.org/visit/visitSAAM.asp

  • Steinbrueck Native Gallery
    2030 Western Ave, Suite B, Seattle, WA 98121
    206-441-3821
    steinbruecknativegallery@msn.com
    www.steinbruecknativegallery.com
    Exhibits, lectures, storytelling, demonstrations.
    "As Seattle's newest Northwest Coast art gallery, the Steinbrueck Native Gallery is dedicated to enhancing and cultivating the appreciation and awareness of the cultural traditions of the Northwest Coast First nations peoples. Through education and exposure we can learn to be conscious of the history of the peoples of the Northwest Coast. The Steinbrueck Native Gallery is a place of gathering for artists and appreciators; collectors and scholars. Through lectures, storytelling, and carving demonstrations we are a place for learning and inspiration. The Gallery prides itself on promoting emerging artists as well as featuring long established masters. Our diverse collection includes ceremonial masks, drums, rattles, button blankets, panels, bentwood boxes, paddles, limited edition prints, baskets, and silver and argillite jewelry. The Gallery also features a collection of Alaskan and Arctic art including soapstone, ivory, and bone sculpture." (From their web site.)

  • The Legacy Ltd
    1003 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (In the Alexis Hotel building at First and Madison in downtown Seattle)
    206-624-6350, 800-729-1562
    legacy@drizzle.com
    www.thelegacyltd.com
    A commercial gallery that exhibits and sells "Contemporary and Historic Northwest Coast Indian Art." "Once or twice a year we mount a lavish exhibition on a theme."

  • Mercer Island Parks and Recreation
    206-236-3545
    www.myparksandrecreation.com
    Mercer Island runs an extensive program of indoor and outdoor classes and open play.

  • School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts
    206-652-4433
    www.sancaseattle.org
    Gives classes in acrobatics, aerial work, trampoline, juggling, clowning, and so on.
    Ages 3-adult

  • Family Folk Dancing / Family Contra Dancing
    "All dances are called; no experience necessary. Parents, please dance with your children!"
    sunsethillfamilydance@yahoo.com
    206-781-5581
    seattledance.org/contra/family.dance.html

  • Northwest Railway Museum
    38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
    425-888-3030
    info@trainmuseum.org
    www.trainmuseum.org

  • Gameworks video game arcade
    Downtown Seattle at 7th and Pike (1511 7th Ave)
    206-521-0952
    www.gameworks.com/
    www.gameworks.com/locations/seattle.php

  • The Northwest African American Museum
    2300 S. Massachusetts Street, Seattle, WA 98144
    206-518-6000
    info@naamnw.org
    naamnw.org

  • Bellevue Arts Museum
    Downtown Bellevue
    510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
    425-519-0770
    www.bellevuearts.org

  • Family Dance Contra Dancing
    Sunday afternoons
    at Greenwood Senior Center 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
    All dances are called; no experience necessary. Parents, please dance with your children!
    206-781-5581
    kelanabel@comcast.net
    seattledance.org/contra/family.dance.html

  • Children's Story Time at Seattle Public Library
    Various branches, various times, schedules change.
    See www.spl.org

  • World Wide Child / planethappykids
    2914 NE 55th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 (near University Village)
    Organic, socially-responsible toy store with live birds.
    206-729-0154, 800-995-0154
    www.worldwidechild.com/BMStore/store.html
    www.worldwidechild.com

  • Imagine Children's Museum
    1502 Wall St
    Everett, WA
    425-258-1006
    www.imaginecm.org

  • Seattle Children's Theatre
    201 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109 (at Seattle Center)
    206-441-3322, TTY 206-443-6938, 206-443-0807
    boxo@sct.org, info@sct.org
    sct.org

  • playmatters
    "A place for kids to play and parents to network ... a welcoming, 1,000 square foot, indoor play space geared for children five and under and their parents and caregivers. ... We offer a variety of activities, workshops, and events, designed to foster a sense of community and provide support to families of all types raising young children."
    The Ridgemont, 7720 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
    206-784-2700 info@playmattersseattle.com www.playmattersseattle.com

  • Village Theatre
    Plays and musicals
    at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah, WA 98027
    and at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201
    425-392-2202, 866-688-8849 (Issaquah), 425-257-8600, 888-257-3722 (Everett)
    www.villagetheatre.org

  • Nordic Heritage Museum
    See "Kid's Program" information on web site.
    3014 NW 67th Street, Seattle, WA 98117 (Ballard)
    206-789-5707
    nordic@nordicmuseum.org
    www.nordicmuseum.org

  • Space Needle
    Seattle Center
    400 Broad St., Seattle, WA 98109
    206-905-2100
    spaceneedle.com

  • Seattle Center Monrail
    Recorded Information: 206-905-2620
    Administration phone: 206-905-2600
    www.seattlemonorail.com
    The monorail travels between Seattle Center (across from the Space Needle) and Westlake Center Mall, at Fifth and Pine Street, a trip of one mile taking two minutes.
    Each trip takes two minutes to travel the 1 mile route.

  • Seattle Center
    www.seattlecenter.com

  • Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum
    Seattle Center
    325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    206-770-2702, 877-367-7361
    www.empsfm.org

  • Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour
    8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo, WA 98275 (approximately 30 miles north of Seattle)
    425-438-8100 or 888-467-4777 Information
    800-464-1476 Reservations
    info@futureofflight.org
    www.futureofflight.org

  • Smith Tower Observation Deck
    "Seattle's Best View"
    "The 35th floor open-air Observation Deck wraps completely around the historic Smith Tower, providing breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges."
    506 Second Ave, 35th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
    206-622-4004
    www.smithtower.com/Observation.html
    www.chineseroom.com/observation.html

  • Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum
    "Discover the history of northwest law enforcement, policing the frontier, and the 'taming' of Seattle. Located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, this facility is the largest police museum in the western U.S., combining historical displays with an interactive learning area for children and adults."
    317 Third Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
    206-748-9991
    www.seattle.gov/tour/policemuseum.htm

  • The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
    In Seattle's Chinatown-International District
    719 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
    206-623-5124
    wingluke.org

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