Looking for the best things to do with kids in Redmond? This Eastside city is a family-friendly haven, with a huge regional park, a farm park with animals, and top attractions nearby in Bellevue and Seattle. This local family guide covers Redmond’s top kid-friendly attractions, museums, outdoor fun, and rainy-day options — plus how to find what local parents actually recommend.
Top things to do with kids in Redmond
Marymoor Park is the family centerpiece — an enormous park with a big playground, a climbing rock, trails, and open space at the north end of Lake Sammamish. Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park lets kids meet farm animals, and the Sammamish River Trail is perfect for family biking.
Kid-friendly museums & attractions in Redmond
Redmond’s family fun is largely outdoors, but nearby Bellevue’s KidsQuest Children’s Museum and Seattle’s Pacific Science Center and aquarium — all a short drive away — provide top museum experiences.
Parks & outdoor fun for families
Marymoor Park’s playground, climbing rock, and trails, Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park’s animals, and Idylwood Beach Park on Lake Sammamish give families excellent outdoor options, with the bike-friendly trails a local highlight. For more, see our guide to the best parks and outdoor spots in Redmond.
Rainy-day & indoor options in Redmond
On rainy Pacific Northwest days, families head to nearby Bellevue’s KidsQuest Children’s Museum or Seattle’s Pacific Science Center and aquarium, plus local indoor play centers.
What local parents in Redmond recommend
Kids’ favorites, new attractions, and which spots are worth it at each age change all the time — and local parents know the details that listings miss. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ Redmond community, real Redmond parents share what their kids genuinely love. For more ideas, see our guide to the best things to do in Redmond. Join your Redmond neighbors free and get real family recommendations →
Fitting it into a day in Redmond
Family spots here range from playgrounds to hands-on museums, and locals know which hold up on a rainy day. What sets Redmond apart is how close everything sits together. Start near Marymoor Park, work in one of the spots from this guide, and you are minutes from the Redmond Central Connector trail if you want to keep going. Locals often round out a day out with the kids with a detour to the Sammamish River Trail or a quieter stop at Idylwood Beach. Because the distances are short, you can improvise as you go rather than lock the whole day down in advance.
More Redmond guides
Redmond rewards people who dig a little deeper. These related guides map the same neighborhoods from different starting points: Free things to do in Redmond, Parks in Redmond, Things to do in Redmond — enough to plan a whole day or two.
Get a local’s take
Guides are a starting point; the current, on-the-ground details come from people who live in Redmond. Hours shift, favorites change, and residents always know what is genuinely worth it now. Ask Redmond neighbors directly or join your town community free to hear from real locals.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Redmond, WA?
Marymoor Park’s playground and climbing rock, Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park’s animals, the Sammamish River Trail, and nearby Bellevue’s KidsQuest Children’s Museum.
What can you do with kids in Redmond on a rainy day?
Head to nearby Bellevue’s KidsQuest Children’s Museum or Seattle’s Pacific Science Center and aquarium, or a local indoor play center.
What do local parents recommend in Redmond?
Redmond parents share their kids’ genuine favorites and current tips in our community.