It may not feel like it yet, but spring is just around the corner and we have a whole bunch of family-friendly activities this weekend to keep you warm in the Pacific Northwest. The Northwest Flower and Garden show is running in Seattle with zillions of blooms under one roof to inspire your home garden and you can pop by the Seattle Asian Art Museum for its last weekend before it closes its doors for a while. If you want to get out for more adventure “The Great Northwest Glass Quest” is happening on Camano Island too!
Make sure to also check out these winter ideas around the Northwest too
Washington hotels with great indoor pools
Snowshoeing at Mt Rainier
Free Skiing for 5th Graders in Washington
Northwest Weekend Getaways
And if you find a fun, frugal event that’s not listed, feel free to leave a comment so we can add that event to our list.
Cheap Event Tickets for Seattle Area
Head to Goldstar and select Family events to easily find these
The Snowy Day – Seattle $11-20 (reg $22-40)
Peppa Pig Live – Seattle $25.58-42.08 (reg $29.50-49.50)
Peter Rabbit Tales – Kirkland $10 (reg $20)
The Boy Who Cried Wolf – Renton $6 (reg $12)
Into the West – Seattle $11-20 (reg $22-40)
Find more Cheap Event Tickets for Seattle area on Goldstar HERE.
Cheap Event Tickets for Portland Area
Head to Goldstar and select Family events to easily find these:
James and the Giant Peach Jr -Portland $7 (reg $14)
The Little Mermaid Jr – Portland $7 (reg $14)
Find more Cheap Event Tickets for Portland area on Goldstar HERE.
Things To Do in Seattle Area
Friday, Feb 24th, 2017
Northwest Flower And Garden Show –Seattle; 9am-8pm; $22 for adults and kids 12 and under are free. Purchase a ticket at the door AFTER 3pm for only $10.
Great Northwest Glass Quest – Stanwood and Camano Island – Check out the questor guide for rules and stop by various businesses and park in Stanwood and Camano Island for a chance to win a unique hand-blown glass ball.
Teen Art Studio at BAM – Bellevue; 4-7pm; Free for ages 13-18 with RSVP. Tonight’s theme is folding and sculpture.
Saturday, Feb 25th, 2017
Great Northwest Glass Quest Stanwood and Camano Island – Check out the questor guide for rules and stop by various businesses and park in Stanwood and Camano Island for a chance to win a unique hand-blown glass ball.
Northwest Flower and Garden Show – Seattle; 9am-8pm; $22 for adults and kids 12 and under are free. Purchase a ticket at the door AFTER 3pm for only $10
Asian Art Museum Closing Weekend Open House – Seattle; 10am-5pm; Free. Enjoy tea-tastings, docent led tours and drop-in art activities.
Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship– Seattle; 10am-6pm; Free. Check the schedule to see when events will take place and see what moves the competitors have up their sleeves. Awards will be handed out at 5pm.
Washington State Model Train Show – Monroe; 10am-5pm; adults $8 seniors and kids 10-17 $6 and ages 9 and under are free with paying adult. Stop by Evergreen State Fairgrounds to see model train layouts and check out vendors. There is free parking available.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss – Seattle; 11am-noon; Free. Stop by Barnes and Noble at Northgate for a Dr. Seuss birthday themed story time.
Portraits from Paul G Allen Family Collection – Seattle; 10am-6pm; $5 per person. Check out works from artists like Renoir and Ansel Adams in the ground floor of the new Allen Institute and explore how artists seek to convey the essence of their subjects in portraits.
MaST Center Discovery Days – Des Moines; 10am-2pm; Free. Check out this free mini aquarium on the pier with touchpools and a 38-foot grey whale skeleton.
Dental Health Month at Hands on Children’s Museum– Olympia; 12-2pm; included with admission. Kids can stop by the Hands on Children’s Museum between 12-2pm for a free dental health screening.
Octopus Week at Seattle Aquarium– Seattle; 9:30am-5pm; included with admission. Check out the octopus themed activities at Seattle Aquarium and download and color the contest on the site by the 26th for a chance to win a behind-the-scenes tour.
Sunday, February 26th, 2017 ~
Washington State Model Train Show -Monroe; 10am-4pm; adults $8 seniors and kids 10-17 $6 and ages 9 and under are free with paying adult. Stop by Evergreen State Fairgrounds to see model train layouts and check out vendors. There is free parking available.
Octopus Week at Seattle Aquarium– Seattle; 9:30am-5pm; included with admission. Download and color the contest on the site by the 26th for a chance to win a behind-the-scenes tour.
Portraits from Paul G Allen Family Collection – Seattle; 10am-6pm; $5 per person. Check out works from artists like Renoir and Ansel Adams in the ground floor of the new Allen Institute and explore how artists seek to convey the essence of their subjects in portraits.
Great Northwest Glass Quest – Stanwood and Camano Island – Check out the questor guide for rules and stop by various businesses and park in Stanwood and Camano Island for a chance to win a unique hand-blown glass ball.
Northwest Flower and Garden Show –Seattle; 9am-6pm; $22 for adults and kids 12 and under are free. Purchase a ticket at the door AFTER 2pm for only $10
Asian Art Museum Closing Weekend Open House – Seattle; 10am-5pm; Free. Enjoy tea-tastings, docent led tours and drop-in art activities.
Free Henry Art Gallery – Seattle; 11am-4pm; Free. The Henry Art Gallery is Free to the public every Sunday.
Free public Sail at Center for Wooden Boats – Seattle; 10am-4pm; Free. Sign up in person for time slots at the Center for Wooden Boats starting at 10am on a variety of different boats. The boat rides lasts about 45 minutes.
Things to Do in the Portland Area
Friday, February 24th, 2017
Story Time with Olive and Dingo – Portland; 4-5pm; suggested admission is $5 per child and there is pie and other refreshments for purchase. Come to Pie Spot for a lively storytime with local kids’ entertainers Olive and Dingo.
Agate and Mineral Show – Portland; 9:30-5:30pm; free with admission. Check out the dig pit where kids can hunt for rocks.
Saturday, February 25th, 2017
Meet a Scientist at OMSI – Portland; 1pm-4pm; included with admission. This weekend’s scientist guests are engineers.
Pop-up Adventure Playground at Portland Children’s Museum – Portland; 10am-1pm; included with admission.
Mystery Mineral Day – Hillsboro; 10am-2pm; included with admission. If you have a rock you need help identifying, this event might help you out!
Kids’ Storytime at Powells Books – Portland; 11am; Free. (Kids’ story time is every Saturday at 11am!)
Guided Nature Walk at Tyron Creek Park – Portland; 10am-11:30am; Free. Hike is geared for 5 and up but all ages are welcome. This weeks’ theme is “owls of Tyron Creek.”
Free Family Saturday at High Desert Museum – Bend; 10am-4pm. Free. One of two free days this year; today will be busy so arrive early.
Sunday, February 26th 2017
Fastelavn Danish Carnival– Portland, 4-6pm; $5 per person and children under 3 are free. Celebrate Carnival the Scandinavian way at this fun family-friendly event at Nordinance House-costumes are encouraged see details in link.
National Events:
Michaels’ Kids Club – ever Saturday from 10am-noon; $2 for children ages 3 and up with all supplies included. Check your local Michael’s store to see if they are participating in this weeks’ project.
Lakeshore Learning Stores– every Saturday from 11am-3pm there are fun free crafts at Lakeshore Learning Stores for ages 3 and up. Check with your local store to see if they are participating.
Frugal & Free Activities For Kids / Families in the Northwest! 2/24-3/3 is a post from Thrifty NW Mom