Things to do with kids in Seattle this week

There are 150 upcoming kid-friendly events in Seattle between Monday, October 5 and Sunday, October 11. Highlights include Toddler Play Group on Mon at spl.org, Toddler Storytime with Rebecca on Mon at Freeland Library, Freeland, and Toddler Storytime with Nathalie on Mon at Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood. 49 are free.

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Tomorrow · Tuesday, October 6

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Learning Buddies

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3 – 4pm Bring your elementary aged student in to read with a high school mentor and play learning games at the Library! Location Link : South Park Branch Registration Required : Registration is

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Trout Fishing Derby

Catch a trout and win a prize! The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Trout Derby is back in 2026 at more than 100 stocked lakes statewide. Over 60 generous businesses have donated over 900 donated prizes v

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Seattle events: common questions

What is happening in Seattle this weekend?

Sidequest lists 61 events in Seattle for Oct 9–Oct 11. Highlights include Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka on Fri at spl.org, Story Time with Seattle Botanic Gardens on Fri, and Trout Fishing Derby on Fri.

Where can I find free things to do in Seattle?

There are 49 free events in Seattle this week, including Story Time with Seattle Botanic Gardens on Tue, Edmonds Museum Scarecrow Festival Contest on Tue, and Northgate Tot Drop In Gym on Tue at Northgate Community Center. The Free page lists them all.

Which Seattle neighborhoods have the most events?

Most Seattle listings this week don't include a neighborhood yet, so Sidequest groups them by venue. Venue pages list every upcoming event at that place.

Where do Sidequest listings come from?

Listings come from venue websites, community calendars and newsletters. Sidequest checks sources daily and links each event to its original source.

Can Sidequest plan a night around an event?

Yes. Save an event and Scout, Sidequest's planner, can build the rest of the outing around it, like dinner nearby or a stop before the show.

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