February may be a short month, but the first weekend is long on fun for Seattle families. To start, it’s the last chance for families to catch Stranger Than Fiction at Museum of Flight before it’s gone. This special exhibit tells the story of how humans worked to go higher, faster and farther than ever into space over the decades. Also on our radar: a weekend that was made for your wild child, an old-school family radio drama and a cooking class with lots to love.
photo: Katie Cotterill
Editor’s note: As things continue to evolve with Omicron, we will do our best to keep things current, but do suggest double checking events for any last-minute cancellations or changes before heading out with the kids.
Seattle
Wild Child Weekends
During the month of February, Northwest Trek has a deal families will love. It’s a great place for kids to shake out the winter wiggles and get close to nature. Guests can walk paved, forested pathways to see grizzly bears, gray wolves, bobcats, lynx, river otters, beavers, wolverines and other animals before letting the kids explore Kids’ Trek, the nature-inspired play area. Don’t forget riding the tram to see how many northwest native animals your fam can spot. During the entire month of February, up to two children (12 & under) are free with each paid adult admission (including Presidents’ Day). Discounts are only available for tickets purchased at Northwest Trek’s ticket window. Fri.-Sun. in February. Event details.
Japanese American Remembrance Trail Tour
Join the staff of the Wing Luke Museum for this in-person tour. The group will walk to different sites to memorialize and remember the stories and history of old Japantown before World War II, including the unjust incarceration of Japanese American citizens. This tour is about 90 minutes long and just over a mile to walk. Advance tickets required. Sat. Event details
Kids Valentine Cookie Workshop
This Valentine’s Day kids can bake a batch of freshly made, sweet cookies that will warm everyone’s heart, during this PCC Markets class, led by Cam Zarcone. Kids will bake along with Cam and measure, mix and form chocolate and vanilla-swirled shortbread hearts and make heart thumbprint cookies. Then they’ll take their cookies up a notch and make vanilla frosting for decorating. Also offered in Redmond on Sunday. Registration required. Sat. Event details.
Eastside
Radio Drama 2022
Youth Theater Northwest’s Radio Drama is back for its 7th season. This year’s lineup is from two vintage radio shows—Alfred Hitchcock Presents Ghost Stories for Young People (1962) and The Adventures of Superman (1940-1952). The first is classic spooky Hitchcock story and the second, an action-packed episode of Superman vs. Atomic Man that comic fans of all ages will love. The show is set in a vintage radio station, performed in the traditional radio-drama style, complete with live sound effects. Tickets required. Fri.-Sun. Event details.
Tracking Down Tracks
Join a park ranger at Lewis Creek Park for a leisurely and educational hike. Families will learn about Bellevue’s animal signs as they look for prints, feathers, and even scat (what preschooler can resist?) to see what’s been happening in the park. Get outdoors and explore this weekend. Registration required. Sun. Event details.
Family Swim at Warm Springs
Put a family swim session at the Bellevue Aquatic Center on your weekend radar. It’s a chance to swim on the Warm Springs public side during one of two evening sessions with your kids. You’ll need proof of vaccination, and everyone under the age of 12 must be with an adult. Registration required. Fri. Event details.
—Allison Sutcliffe
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