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29 things to do with kids this weekend in Seattle (August 14–16)

Updated August 12, 2026

The weekend of August 14–16 has 29 family events on across 2 Seattle cities, led by library and museum programs. The busiest calendars are at Seattle Children's Museum and The Aaron Education Center at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — and the free ones are marked.

29 family events across 2 Seattle cities this weekend — 23 likely free. Biggest clusters: library (11), museum (10), outdoors (4).

29 family events 23 free 2 cities
Story time & books 10Arts & crafts 8Music & performance 8STEM & hands-on 6Free only 23

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Family events in Seattle this weekend: August 14–16

Generated August 12, 2026 from official event sources

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Friday, August 14

13 events · 9 free

  1. Family Story Time

    Capitol Hill Branch · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    storytime, kids ages 0-5 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities.

    Free Official ↗

  2. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende

    Columbia Branch · Seattle · Ages 5–12

    Children listen to multilingual stories, sing songs and do simple crafts with their caregivers during the group time.

    Free Official ↗

  3. Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka

    NewHolly Branch · Seattle · Ages 5–12

    Children listen to multilingual stories, sing songs and do simple arts and crafts with their caregivers during the group time.…

    Free Official ↗

  4. Baby Story Time

    Delridge Branch · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    storytime, kids ages 0-18 months and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities.

    Free Official ↗

  5. Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness

    University of Washington Seattle Campus · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    These mini movement sessions are great for re-energizing your day.

    Official ↗

  6. Story Time

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Join us in the Raindrop Reading Room to read stories and sing songs exploring current events, social emotional learning, historical figures, and many more!

    Free Official ↗

  7. Teaching Technologies Office Hours

    On Zoom · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    Bring your questions about using Canvas, Panopto, and Zoom to teach at UW and get answers to your technical and pedagogical questions via Zoom.

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  8. La Hora de Cuentos Familiares

    Greenwood Branch · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    Durante la hora de cuentos, los niños de 0 a 5 años y sus familias pueden disfrutar de historias, canciones y divertidas actividades de aprendizaje.

    Free Official ↗

  9. Storywalk® in Magnolia Summer 2026

    Magnolia Branch · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    Free Official ↗

  10. Creative Corner

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Process based, hands-on discovery of 2D and 3D art media using spinning paint, colorful clays, and more.

    Free Official ↗

  11. Informatics Program Overview for UW Seattle Students

    Zoom · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    Informatics is an exciting program that blends knowledge from the humanities and STEM for social good.

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  12. Silly Science

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Playful exploration of scientific concepts and phenomena using handmade catapults, gooey slime, and more.

    Free Official ↗

  13. Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    In partnership with the Association of Children’s Museums, SCM will be having a Meowseum Discovery Activation featuring Gabby’s Dollhouse from August 14-23.

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Saturday, August 15

10 events · 9 free

  1. Eastside Fuchsia Society Fuchsia, Daylily & Bearded Iris Plant Sale

    The Aaron Education Center at the Bellevue Botanical Garden · Bellevue · Ages 3–12

    Featuring a large selection of fuchsias, daylilies, and bearded Iris.

    Free Official ↗

  2. La Hora de Cuentos Familiares

    South Park Branch · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    Durante la hora de cuentos, los niños de 0 a 5 años y sus familias pueden disfrutar de historias, canciones y divertidas actividades de aprendizaje.

    Free Official ↗

  3. Toddler Play Group

    Ballard Branch · Seattle · Ages 1–3

    A drop-in play group for toddlers and their families.

    Free Official ↗

  4. Transform Your Greenery: A Creative Copper Plant Stick Workshop

    The Aaron Education Center at the Bellevue Botanical Garden · Bellevue · CLASS FULL · Ages 3–12

    Taught by Amanda Long of Amanda Metals . Join us for an engaging and creative experience in this copper plant stick workshop!

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  5. 普通话故事会 / 國語故事會

    Central Library · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    Free Official ↗

  6. Story Time

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Join us in the Raindrop Reading Room to read stories and sing songs exploring current events, social emotional learning, historical figures, and many more!

    Free Official ↗

  7. La Hora de Cuentos Familiares

    Beacon Hill Branch · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    Durante la hora de cuentos, los niños de 0 a 5 años y sus familias pueden disfrutar de historias, canciones y divertidas actividades de aprendizaje.

    Free Official ↗

  8. Storywalk® in Magnolia Summer 2026

    Magnolia Branch · Seattle · Ages 3–12

    Free Official ↗

  9. Creative Corner

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Process based, hands-on discovery of 2D and 3D art media using spinning paint, colorful clays, and more.

    Free Official ↗

  10. Silly Science

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Playful exploration of scientific concepts and phenomena using handmade catapults, gooey slime, and more.

    Free Official ↗

Sunday, August 16

6 events · 5 free

  1. Mixed Media Painting: Summer Blooms & Pollinator Wings

    The Aaron Education Center at the Bellevue Botanical Garden · Bellevue · $96.60 – $138 · Ages 3–12

    This is your chance to get artistic in the beautiful setting of the Bellevue Botanical Garden with artist Rohini Mathur, where you will…

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  2. Festál: BrasilFest

    Seattle Center Armory · Seattle · Ages 3–13

    Free Seattle Center Festál festival celebrating Brazilian culture with music, dance, food, and art at the Armory, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Rooftop.

    Free Official ↗

  3. Story Time

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Join us in the Raindrop Reading Room to read stories and sing songs exploring current events, social emotional learning, historical figures, and many more!

    Free Official ↗

  4. Creative Corner

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Process based, hands-on discovery of 2D and 3D art media using spinning paint, colorful clays, and more.

    Free Official ↗

  5. Storytime at the Garden for K-2

    Sharp Cabin · Bellevue · Ages 5–12

    Join us for storytime at the Bellevue Botanical Garden!

    Free Official ↗

  6. Silly Science

    Seattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12

    Playful exploration of scientific concepts and phenomena using handmade catapults, gooey slime, and more.

    Free Official ↗

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