Zoo Tunes

You just heard your favorite band is coming to town; maybe Great Big Sea or They Might Be Giants. The challenge is, you’ve already agreed to hang out with your favorite youngster. What will you do? If it’s a Zoo Tunes concert, you’re in luck. The summer shows on the grounds of the Woodland Park Zoo are kid-friendly and allow adults to see some of their favorite performers while enjoying them with some of their favorite people. The concerts are done before bedtime, and you can chalk it up to introducing them to more culture.

Contact no: (206) 615-0076

Location: 5500 Phinney Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103

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Seattle Children’s Theatre

It may be for children, but that doesn’t mean it’s amateur. All shows feature equity actors and many are world premieres. In fact, SCT is the home of the country’s second-largest resident theater company for kids, but that won’t mean as much as the smile on your grandchild’s face as you both lose yourselves in a 90-minute show. Past shows have included A Tale of Two Cities and Goodnight Moon.

Contact no: (206) 441-3322

Location: 201 Thomas Street, Seattle, WA 98109

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Northwest Puppet Center

Punch and Judy aren’t the only game in town — this family theater introduces grandchildren of all ages to the art of puppetry while putting on five shows a year ranging from familiar fare like Madeline and the Gypsies to Coyote Sings. They even offer a baroque marionette opera that may be better suited for the older set. The season runs from October to May; shows run just under an hour.

Contact no: (206) 523-2579

Location: 9123 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115

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