Family Fun
Snohomish County is home to a variety of activities for kids and kids at heart.
Watch orca whales frolic in Puget Sound, also known as the Salish Sea, via the Puget Sound Express, Seattle's premiere whale watching tour. Pack your hiking boots and explore the mountain trails, or strap in for high-flying adventure at High Trek Adventures zipline & ropes course park at Paine Field. Explore the award-winning interactive Imagine Children’s Museum or eat breakfast with the baby farm animals at Forest Park Animal Farm and Petting Zoo, both in Everett. Pet and feed kangaroos, wallabies and more at The Outback Kangaroo Farm in Arlington, hold harmless snakes, pet tortoises and learn about reptiles at the Washington Serpentarium in Monroe. Learn about local history at the fun and interactive Western Heritage Center at the Evergreen State Fair Park, or learn about modern-day aviation at the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour in the largest building in the world, located at Paine Field in Everett.
Whatever your adventure, whether you’re picking a pail of ripe berries or choosing the perfect pumpkin at a local farm, hiking on sloping trails on our many mountains, swimming in the area’s many natural water sources or local pools, or enjoying one of the county’s fun indoor play spaces, you’ll be sure to find something that’s new and exciting for the whole family.
Family Experiences
Outdoor Adventures
Snohomish County will make you feel different from the moment you arrive. Due to our temperate climate, Snohomish County is the perfect destination for outdoor fun and adventure throughout the year. Access to the great outdoors is only minutes from downtown Seattle. Once you've gotten your fill of fresh air, take a trip into town and experience the fine dining and shopping experience of our Urban Basecamp.