First there was the Jim Henson exhibit at EMP, and Seattlest’s own Tuesdays Muppet Days…we love that Seattle loves the Muppets. And now SIFF’s got a Jim Henson tribute all month for all ages, just in time for the new Muppet movie coming out. more ›

A few weeks back, we mentioned the Seattle Children's Theater as one of our favorite ways to celebrate fall with the kids, indoors. And as current events unfold abroad and at home, parents can enjoy SCT's staging of Robin Hood. Robin Hood: yes, that nobleman turned bandit, taking wealth from the rich in order to give to the poor. Old-school redistribution, Sherwood-style, if you will. more ›

Maybe you're a parent who's just moved to the Seattle area and wondering what the natives do when The Grim strikes again for the winter. Or maybe you've got young visitors coming into town, and you're not sure how to entertain them. Here are some of our favorite ways to celebrate autumn with the kiddos in Seattle. more ›

The Outback Christmas Tree and Kangaroo Farm lives 49.5 miles north of Seattle and is an independently owned and operated animal haven of awesomeness. The drive is quick, the grounds are quaint, and the hometown Americana is off the charts. 40-minute tours are conducted every Wednesday through Sunday at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Your guide provides tons of great educational tidbits, all of which are hard to focus on as you’re tramping around paths and pens, convincing yourself this wallaby or that kangaroo likes you best. more ›

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ARTISTS X-ING, WITH CAMERAS: A motley crew of photographers are gathering down at the Market tonight to explore the area through their camera lenses for the evening. They're meeting at that brass pig by the fish throwers (could this event get any more Seattle?) and will be snapping photos around the Market, downtown, Pioneer Square, the waterfront, and more. It's open to anyone who wants to join in the spirit of discovery and photography. more ›