Spouse/Guest Registration
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Any Guest over the age of 18 must be registered and wearing a name badge in order to be granted entry into the Opening Celebration at the Seattle Aquarium. The registration fee for the Opening Celebration is $150. Guest registrations can be added to any meeting registration if you pre-register or purchased on-site at the SNIS registration desk at the Seattle Convention Center. Guest registrations cannot be purchased on Monday night at the Seattle Aquarium.
All children under the age of 18 are free to attend the Opening Celebration accompanied by an adult family member or caretaker.
Childcare Services
Just because you are traveling as a family doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some time on your own. Visit Seattle has provided the following list of childcare providers. We are providing this list for informational purposes only. SNIS has not independently verified credentials, licensing, or performed background checks. Please conduct your own due diligence before selecting a provider.
A Nanny for U, info@anannyforu.com, 206-525-1510
On Call Nanny, info@oncallnanny.com, 877-51-NANNY
Annie’s Nannies, Inc., 206-784-8462
Jovie of Seattle, seattlewa@jovie.com, 206-659-4156
Seattle Nanny’s Networks, Inc., info@seattlenanny.com, 425-803-9511
Tots on the Spots, sara@totsonthespot.com, 970-214-8373
Essential Family Seattle Experiences
| Venue | Best For | Hours | Distance from Conference |
| Museum of Illusions | Ages 5 and up | 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sun-Thurs 10:00 am-10:00 pm Fri/Sat |
0.2 miles |
| Pike Place Market | All Ages | 10:00 am-5:00 pm Daily | 0.5 miles |
| Seattle Aquarium | All Ages | 9:00 am-6:00 pm Daily | 0.7 miles |
| Seattle Great Wheel | Ages 3 and up | 11:00 am-9:00 pm Daily | 0.7 miles |
| Argosy Waterfront Cruise | All Ages | Daily. Check website for sail times | 0.8 miles |
| Space Needle | All Ages | 9:30 am-9:00 pm Mon-Thurs 8:30 am-10:30 pm Fri 8:00 am-11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am-10:00 pm Sun |
1.2 miles |
| Seattle Pinball Museum | Ages 8 and up | 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Thurs-Mon (Closed Tues/Wed) |
1.2 miles |
| Museum of History and Industry | Ages 2 and up | 10:00 am-5:00 pm Daily | 1.3 miles |
| Chihuly Garden and Glass | Ages 8 and up | 10:00 am-9:00 pm Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-9:00 pm Fri 9:00 am-9:30 pm Sat 9:00 am-9:00 pm Sun |
1.3 miles |
| FRS Clipper Whale Watching | All Ages | Daily. Check website for sail times | 1.3 miles |
| Seattle Children’s Museum | Ages 0-10 years | 10:00 am-5:00 pm Wed-Mon (closed Tues) | 1.6 miles |
| Woodland Park Zoo | All Ages | 9:30 am-6:00 pm Daily | 5.7 miles |
| Ballard Locks and Fish Ladders | All Ages | 7:00 am-9:00 pm Daily | 7.3 miles |
| Museum of Flight | All Ages | 10:00 am-5:00 pm Daily | 11 miles |