Food & Drink
Nettie's Crab Shack
This Union Street eatery is reminiscent of East Coast fish houses — serving up lobster rolls, chowders, oyster po’boys, grilled squid with beans, Boston swizzles, and buckets of brew.
This Union Street eatery is reminiscent of East Coast fish houses — serving up lobster rolls, chowders, oyster po’boys, grilled squid with beans, Boston swizzles, and buckets of brew.
For the literati, this bookstore is a dream come true. The helpful owner sells hard-to-find titles and fills a monthly calendar of events with readings, performances, and live music.
Photo: Courtesy of Brickbat Books
Certified instructor Adriana Piedra is a Miami native, mom, and former school teacher. Her classes are for the littlest (most flexible) yogis of all: babies and toddlers.
Innovative playspace and kid gym offering parent-child classes and drop-and-play options.
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Family-friendly nature center encourages environmental awareness with a regular roster of hands-on learning activities.
Concord toy supplier operating for more than 60 years shows off New England charm through its knowledgeable staff and kid-friendly space stocked with essentials.
Ikea and Abba are just gateway drugs to Sweden’s awesomeness. Learn more about the country’s contributions to art, music, and architecture.
Child development center offering baby and tot classes in art, music, sign language, yoga, and more.
The fantastic Tacoma zoo is home to beluga whales, sharks, meerkats, and other exotic animals. Don’t miss the aquarium exhibit dedicated solely to creatures of Puget Sound.
Hip play space and birthday party HQ pleases parents with refreshing modern design, cappuccinos, and Wi-Fi. Kids dig the huge, white bouncy slide.
SoCal’s beachiest center keeps visitors entertained with shopping, dining, and recreation options all in one place.
Modern baby and children’s furniture draws design-loving parents to this South Lake Union boutique. Also find clothing, toys, strollers and other gear, and accessories, such as bath products, bedding, books and keepsakes.
With performances running September through June, this is a great place to introduce little ones to professional theater through plays, events, acting classes, and workshops.
Downtown’s go-to space for large-scale events like art, trade, and car shows.
Popular programs like Tykes on Trails, Family Walks, and Kids Leading Kids encourage budding tree huggers. Youngsters get involved during Urban Nature Week dedicated to inner-city garden planting and beach cleanup.