Seattle, WA family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Nov 14

Seattle Hmong New Year

Seattle Center Armory (Armory Food & Event Hall) — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

Free Seattle Center Festál celebrating the end of the harvest season with traditional clothing, dance, music and food.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free
Indoors

Details at Seattle Center ↗

More big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 18

Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink opens

Bellevue Downtown Park — Bellevue · King Co. · King County suburbs

Seasonal outdoor ice skating under the Bellevue skyline, with themed skate nights and lessons.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Ticketed

Season Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027, by Inspiration Playground.

Details at Visit Bellevue / Bellevue Downtown Association ↗

Nov 13 – Jan 17 · 4pm–9pm

WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

Giant illuminated animal lanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (closed Nov 16–18, 23, 26, 30).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Woodland Park Zoo ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Nov 15 · 4pm–9pm

Low Sensory Nights at WildLanterns

Woodland Park Zoo — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

WildLanterns is proud to offer special Low Sensory Nights designed for guests who prefer a quieter, more relaxed experience.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Woodland Park Zoo ↗

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 4pm–9pm

WildLanterns presented by Kaiser Permanente

Woodland Park Zoo — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

Illuminate Your Holidays A Must See Winter Wonderland!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Woodland Park Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (94, free)

From Seattle Public Library, King County Library System and Sno-Isle Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

10amBaby and Young Toddler Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyBaby Story Time · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · Free

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Federal Way 320th Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Renton Highlands Library Fri, Nov 13 · 12pm

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Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyFamily Story Time · At 11 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kenmore Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Southcenter Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Capitol Hill Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Magnolia Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Fairwood Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Fall City Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Kenmore Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:45am
Woodinville Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Tukwila Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
High Point Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Boulevard Park Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15am
Mercer Island Library Sun, Nov 15 · 11:15am

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10amFamily Story Times · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby and Toddler Story Time · Lake Hills Library, Bellevue 0-2 · Free

10:30amGet Messy! Art for Babies and Toddlers · Vashon Library, Vashon Island 0-2 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyGiờ Kể Chuyện Gia Đình / Vietnamese Story Time · At 3 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Kent Panther Lake Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Renton Highlands Library Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm
Southcenter Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyHora de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Story Time · At 4 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Federal Way Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Shoreline Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Skyway Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm
Issaquah Library Sun, Nov 15 · 11:15am

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10:30amJapanese Story Time/日本語ストーリータイム · Kingsgate Library, Kirkland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amKaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende · Columbia Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amKaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Marco Cortes · Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLap Sit Baby Story Time · Redmond Library, Redmond 0-2 · Free

10:30amPreschool Play & Learn · Des Moines Library, Des Moines 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Langley Library, Langley 3-5 · Free

10:30amStay and Play · Granite Falls Library, Granite Falls 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyToddler Story Time · At 3 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Beacon Hill Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Federal Way 320th Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:45am
Renton Highlands Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am

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10:30amУкраїнська година казок- Ukrainian Story Time · Kirkland Library, Kirkland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

11amPreschool Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyLa Hora de Cuentos Familiares · At 3 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Greenwood Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
South Park Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Beacon Hill Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am

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2pmControlled Chaos for Tweens and Teens · Monroe Library, Monroe 11+ · Free

2pmDungeons & Dragons Drop-In · Lake Stevens Library, Lake Stevens 11+ · Free

2pmFriday Family Story Time · Covington Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmAlterKnits! · Fairwood Library, Renton 11+ · Free

3pmArt Journaling Workshop · Mountlake Terrace Library, Mountlake Terrace 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmGame On for Kids! Role-playing game (RPG) · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmInsect Safari · Edmonds Library, Edmonds 6-10 · Free

3pmPing Pong & Foosball for Kids & Teens · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmDiscover Gond Art · Marysville Library, Marysville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmFantastic Fridays · Snohomish Library, Snohomish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmSecond Friday STEM Afternoon · Black Diamond Library, Black Diamond 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmBrick Buddies · Rainier Beach Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmChess Club · Kirkland Library, Kirkland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDIY Tunnel Book Craft · Boulevard Park Library, Seattle 11+ · Free

4pmModel UN Basics with SYMUN · Issaquah Library, Issaquah 11+ · Free

4pmPokémon Club · White Center Library, Seattle 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyTutors · At 4 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Federal Way Library Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm
Fairwood Library Sun, Nov 15 · 1pm
Bellevue Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3pm
Redmond Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3pm

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4:30pmWhere Raptors Roam with Craig Moran · Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

9:30amBaby Dance Club™ · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

10amToddler Play Group · Ballard Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amArabic Story Time / وقت القصص بالعربية · Lake City Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual All Ability Story Time / La hora de cuentos bilingüe para todas las habilidades · Capitol Hill Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30amFamily Storytime · At 3 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Snohomish Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Monroe Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Edmonds Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Miss Ana · Mariner Library, Everett 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amCraft & Chat · Arlington Library, Arlington 11+ · Free

11amDIY Pie Crust · Sultan Library, Sultan 11+ · Free

11amGame on! Board Games for All Ages! / ¡A jugar! ¡Juegos de mesa para todas las edades! · South Park Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLEGO® at the Library · Mukilteo Library, Mukilteo 6-10 · Free

11amPaws for Reading · Mountlake Terrace Library, Mountlake Terrace 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Family Story Time · Covington Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Story Hour · Marysville Library, Marysville 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:15amASL Story Time · Kenmore Library, Kenmore 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amMusic with Matt · Langley Library, Langley 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amየአማርኛ ትምህርት ክፍለ ጊዜ / Amharic Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pm"Dragons Love Tacos" Cooking Class · Kent Panther Lake Library, Kent 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmLet's Explore Washington State! · Lake Forest Park Library, Lake Forest Park 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmListening Lounge Launch Party with Lisa Prank and DJ Ryan Fresh · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyReading with Rover · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Tukwila Library Sat, Nov 14 · 12pm
Snohomish Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm

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1pmFall Into Fun · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Board Games · Kingsgate Library, Kirkland 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame on! Board Games for All Ages · Broadview Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLet's Dance! · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 6-10 · Free

1pmStarfinder: Role Playing Game · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

2pmAge of Dinosaurs · Boulevard Park Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmDinosaur Bingo · Federal Way 320th Library, Federal Way 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFound Family Friendsgiving Recipe Swap · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 11+ · Free

2pmHoliday No Bake Appetizers with Rosemary and Thyme · Monroe Library, Monroe 11+ · Free

2pmIndian Traditional Arts on Functional Wooden Pieces · Fall City Library, Fall City 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLet's Dance! · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 3-5 · Free

2pmMake a Miniature Calming Garden · Arlington Library, Arlington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMath Club: Math Games · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMiniature Wargaming Meet-Up hosted by CIMW · Camano Island Library, Camano Island 11+ · Free

2pmStory Time Yoga With Kids · Newcastle Library, Newcastle 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Times · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmChess Club for All Ages · Covington Library, Covington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm3D Design with Tinkercad & First Tech Challenge · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 11+ · Free

3pmCalling All Trainers: Pokémon Club · Langley Library, Langley 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmTutors at Sammamish Library · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmCrow Party! · Auburn Library, Auburn 11+ · Free

3:30pmSecond Saturday Dungeons and Dragons · Brier Library, Brier 11+ · Free

4pmFoliage Fiesta · Mariner Library, Everett 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

11:30amCommunity Resource Fair · Auburn Library, Auburn 11+ · Free

11:30amThe Research Series: From Question to Plan · Redmond Library, Redmond 11+ · Free

11:30amYoga for Stress Relief · Redmond Library, Redmond 11+ · Free

1:30pmIntro to the Laser Cutter · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 11+ · Free

2pmA Little Winter in Wax: Candle Making Event · Kent Panther Lake Library, Kent 11+ · Free

2pmAll Ages Science Party · Southwest Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMending with Embroidery · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

2:30pmFiber Arts Meetup · Auburn Library, Auburn 11+ · Free

2:30pmSimple Beading Crafts for Kids · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmElementary Kid Crafternoon! · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmSTEMsters: Hands-On STEM · Redmond Library, Redmond 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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126 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 122 free and 122 indoors.

Updated November 12, 2026