by Stephanie, (Toddlers parent)
Stave off cabin fever this time of year with several nearby indoor activities to entertain and exercise your tots! This list focuses on NE Seattle:
PAID ACTIVITIES
Zoomazium at Woodland Park Zoo
Daily from 9:30 am – Zoo closing
The indoor, nature play space offers adventure and learning in a fun, safe and stimulating environment. Crawl through a hidden cave and climb a giant strangler fig tree! Enjoy daily programs for toddlers and older children. Free with zoo admission.
Creature Feature – Daily at 10:30 am
Help puppets tell a fun animal story and meet a real, live zoo animal at the end!
Shake, Rattle and Roar – Daily at 11:30 am
Join a toddler dance party with fun animal music and shakers of all kinds.
Indoor Playground at Seattle Gymnastics Academy – Lake City Location
Monday through Friday from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Sundays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
With parental supervision, young gymnasts (0-5 years) can play on age-appropriate equipment such as trampolines, a Tumbl Trak, a huge foam pit, a child-sized climbing wall and small obstacle courses. $6.00 per child over 12 months. Multi-visit punch cards also available for as low as $4.60 per class for non-students.
Wunderkind
Daily from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wunderkind boasts 1,800 square feet of Lego play areas as well as camps, classes and special events. Also find a full espresso bar, hot and cold sandwiches and snacks, beer and wine. And the wifi is solid. Cost for play is $6.00 for a day; $15.00 for a month (unlimited); $150.00 for a 12-month unlimited pass.
OmCulture/OmTots Play Gym
Monday through Friday from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
A spacious play gym (which doubles as a yoga and dance studio) for kids ages 1–5 is equipped with swings, a balance beam, gymnastic rings, tumbling mats and more. OmTots is the perfect place for kids to develop large motor skills and agility while having fun in a safe environment. Instructors also lead the children in a daily song, drum or movement circle. $10 for drop in; multi-passes and monthly unlimited memberships also available.
FREE ACTIVITIES
University Village Play Days
Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Free story time, crafts, and fun activities for kids each week
Story Time & Playtime at Your Local Library
Below is the general schedule for area library branches, but be sure to double check before you go because of holiday changes/schedules. These activities are all free!
Green Lake Branch:
Wednesdays from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm (Toddler)
Lake City Branch:
Mondays from 10:30 am – 11:45 am (Family)
Tuesdays from 10:30 am – 12:00 am (Kaleidoscope Play & Learn, 0-5 years)
Wednesdays from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm (Spanish)
Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Family/Pajama)
Fridays from 11:30 am – 12:00 pm (Mandarin)
Saturdays from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Somali)
Northeast Branch:
Tuesdays from 10:30 am – 11:00 am (Preschool)
Wednesdays from 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Family/Pajamas & Puppets)
Thursdays from 10:15 am – 11:35 am (Toddler)
Northgate Branch:
Tuesdays from 11:30 am – 12:00 pm (Spanish)
Thursdays from 10:15 am – 10:45 am (Toddler) and 11:15 am – 11:45 am (Preschool)
Saturdays from 10:15 am – 10:45 am (Toddler)
Toddler Rooms & Toddler Gyms at Local Community Centers
Seattle community centers offer baby and toddler indoor play sessions designed for kids ages 5 and younger, complete with balls, trikes, scooters, push bikes and more. Admission is free.
Ravenna-Eckstein:
Toddler Room
Monday through Thursday from 2:45 am – 8:15 pm
Fridays from 9:00 am – 8:15 pm
Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:45 pm
Toddler Gym
Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Magnesun:
Toddler Room
Thursdays from 9:15 am – 12:00 pm
Toddler Gym
Fridays 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Greenlake:
Toddler Room
Monday through Friday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturdays from 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Meadowbrook:
Toddler Gym
Mondays from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Wednesdays from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Fridays from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Laurelhurst:
Toddler Room
Wednesdays from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Fridays from 10:30 am – 12:30 am
Northgate:
Toddler Gym
Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm