Fremont Troll

Address Troll Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, Location Under the north end of the Aurora Bridge on N. 36th Street

This whimsical sculpture of a troll eating an original Volkswagen Beetle (tucked away under the Aurora Bridge) is a fun find for kids old enough not to be scared. Visitors are encouraged to climb on the troll, and since this spot is sheltered by the bridge, it can be a nice place to let the kids run on a rainy day.

Edge Of Glass Gallery

Address 513 North 36th St Suite H, Seattle, WA 98103, Tel 206-632-7807 Call, Hours Wed-Sun 11am-6pm

Edge of Glass is a working blown glass gallery. Your kids (safely seated in bleachers) can watch as professional glass blowers practice their art. After watching, tour the small gallery with them and ask them to think about how each piece might have been created. Private classes are available for adults, schedule in advance.

Blue C Sushi

Address 3411 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103, Tel (206) 633-3411 Call, Hours Mon - Fri: 11:30am-Close; Sat - Sun: 12:00pm-Close

Conveyor belt sushi is always a great option with kids, and Blue C Sushi is no exception. The food starts coming as soon as you are seated, and the conveyor belt is filled with traditional sushi as well as kid friendly options like noodles, chicken fingers, and fruit salad. You can also make special orders from a server.

There are also locations in University Village and Alderwood

Essenza

Address 615 N 35th Street, Seattle WA 98103, Tel 206-547-4895 Call,

This shop sells a well-edited selection of clothing and toys for babies and toddlers. Expect to find brands like Petit Bateau, Tea, and Room Seven as well as lesser known French imports. While you are there, check out the fashionable handmade jewelery for mom too!

Theo Chocolate Factory Tour

Address 3400 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, Tel 206-632-5100 Call, Hours Daily 10am-6pm, Reservations Recommended

What child wouldn't love a tour of a chocolate factory? What adult wouldn't love to taste some of the best chocolate in Seattle? Theo's is the only roaster of organic cacao beans in the United States, and unlike most chocolate makers, handles every step in the chocolate making process, from roasting the beans to forming and wrapping candy bars.

While this tour isn't targeted towards children, there are enough visual aids and tasting opportunities scattered throughout the tour to keep most kids engaged (or at least quiet). You'll see every step of the process, right from the factory floor, beginning with samples of real cacao bean pods. Note that while tours run on weekends, the factory does not, which means that there is less activity, but also less noise.