Today

1. Pack a picnic and get ready to groove to four awesome family-friendly bands at this outdoor music festival.
2. Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Use our list of must-do activities to squeeze every last drop out of summer.
3. Stop by Taste of Hood Canal, where you can enjoy a pancake breakfast, check out the classic car show, and nosh on some tasty bites from an array of local food booths.
4. Ditch the tent poles and rough it in style at one of our favorite yurt camping spots.
5. Celebrate Seattle’s Japantown during a fun evening of Japanese street food, live music, and games for the little ones.

Tomorrow

1. Take a day trip to one of our favorite local islands for an awesome getaway—no plane tickets required.
2. Kirkland’s three-day arts and music festival has tons of activities perfect for the younger set, from rides and games to performances by kid-approved artists.
3. Cool off during your trip to the farmers market with these kid-approved artisan frozen treats.
4. This family field day isn’t just super fun, with tons of games, food and prizes, but it’s also in support of a great cause.
5. Hop in the car and head to one of the beautiful lighthouses near Seattle for a relaxing day with the little ones.