Teen Activities in Seattle
35 teen-friendly things to do in Seattle for ages 13 to 17. Age fit, costs, and logistics for parents.
Highest rated: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, High Trek Adventures Everett. 17 listings are free. 15 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this teen list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 35 indexable picks for this page in Seattle, WA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
18 for infants, 24 for toddlers, 31 for little kids, 35 for big kids.
Weather and access
20 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 24 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 18 stroller-friendly stops. 15 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
17 free picks. 15 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown)
5 starsThe Great Big Game Show turns your family into contestants in a live, hosted game show, kids get to buzz in, compete for points, and win prizes while
Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
4.9 starsThe Pacific Connections Gardens explore five distinct Pacific Rim ecosystems, Chile, Australia, China, Korea, and New Zealand, side by side in a way t
High Trek Adventures Everett
4.9 starsChildren clip into real obstacles, work across elevated ropes elements and finish with zip lines. Younger climbers get a lower 12-element course and s
Discovery Park Playground
4.9 starsDiscovery Park's playground benefits from being inside Seattle's largest urban park, after playing, kids can walk to 2 miles of beach, a historic ligh
Volunteer Park Conservatory
4.8 starsThe Volunteer Park Conservatory is a century-old Victorian greenhouse in Capitol Hill, five interconnected glass pavilions filled with tropical plants
EntertainmentGreat Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown)
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
Tours & ExperiencesFreePacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Outdoor AdventuresHigh Trek Adventures Everett
Ages: Ages 4 to 17; ages 4 to 8 use the Cadet's Course, while the Captain's Course is for ages 8 and older
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeDiscovery Park Playground
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeVolunteer Park Conservatory
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Tours & ExperiencesFreeSeward Park Audubon Center
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Tours & ExperiencesFreeDiscovery Park
Ages: All ages
MuseumsPartially FreeThe Museum of Flight
Ages: Ages 5 to 14, with preschool activities and enough aviation history for interested teens
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWashington Park Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 4 to 12, with stroller walks for younger children and longer trails for older kids
Tours & ExperiencesBloedel Reserve
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up; toddlers enjoy it with supervision
Tours & ExperiencesFreeCenter for Urban Horticulture
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeElla Bailey Park
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Seattle?
- Seattle has 35 activities rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, High Trek Adventures Everett, Discovery Park Playground, Volunteer Park Conservatory.
- Are there free teen activities in Seattle?
- Yes. 17 of the 35 teen-friendly activities in Seattle are completely free, including Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park Playground, Seward Park Audubon Center.
- What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Seattle?
- 15 indoor or rainy-day activities in Seattle are suitable for teens (ages 13 to 17). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Volunteer Park Conservatory, The Museum of Flight.
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