Today's guest blogger is Debbie Dubrow, mother of two delicious kids, who writes about traveling with little kids in her Delicious Baby blog. Here are five of Debbie's favorite kid-friendly things to do in her hometown of Seattle. None of them will cost you a dime:

Pike Place Market: Pike Place is a destination on any tourist map, and it's also free. On summer weekends there is almost always something special going on. Best of all, it's open early, giving you an activity when the kids wake up at the crack of dawn.  Favorite free activities in the market include: climbing on the pig at the market entrance, watching the "flying fish" being thrown across the fish market, watching crabs in huge toddler-eye-level tanks, and enjoying the street performers. For a picnic, walk to the Northern end of the market and enjoy a water view at Victor Steinbrueck park.

Seattle Central Library: This branch of the Seattle Public Library (at 1000 Fourth Ave.) is one of the coolest new buildings on the West Coast. As you explore the building, you'll discover wacky art installations, interesting building materials, and a beautiful view. The real gem for families, however, is the 15,000-square-foot children's section.  There are toys, books, computers, and even a puppet theatre.  A teen center houses a huge collection of comic books, zines, and music listening stations.  Best of all, mom and dad can collapse in a comfortable chair while the kids play. 

Ballard Locks: Children will enjoy watching boats pass through the locks and, during salmon runs (mid-June to October), you can watch fish swim upstream on a gradual incline using the fish ladder first built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1917. For more activities and restaraunts in this area, see Delicious Baby's Ballard Locks and Lunch with Kids.

More about kid-friendly Seattle:
WeJustGotBack.com's Insider Guide to Seattle
Delicious Baby's  Guide to Seattle with Kids