September–November 2026 · United States
5 family outings in and around Seattle. Start with a harvest adventure, or keep it simple with a garden, park or woodland wander.
01A little harvest magic
Weekends September 26–November 1 · 10am–6pm
Combine a pumpkin outing with family rides for a full farm day east of Seattle.
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02An easy outdoor escape
Regular outing · check current hours
Seattle's largest park combines meadow, forest, bluff, beach, mountain views, and West Point Lighthouse into a real nature day without leaving the city.
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03An easy outdoor escape
Regular outing · check current hours
Koi, stone lanterns, bridges, maples, winding paths, and seasonal color create a compact, calm cultural garden that rewards close observation.
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04An easy outdoor escape
Regular outing · check current hours
Hidden paths, ponds, waterfalls, bright bridges, climbable boulders, ducks, fish, and turtles make this free 20-acre garden feel like a storybook nature walk.
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05An easy outdoor escape
Regular outing · check current hours
Forest trails, Piper's Creek, a salmon run, orchard, beach, train overpass, and salmon-shaped playground pack several kid fascinations into one free park.
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Make it your kind of weekend
Check the opening date, pick a manageable journey and leave room for a snack break. Gardens and parks are regular outings; foliage and harvest conditions vary with the weather.
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