Scott Sampson, the Paleontologist/Host of "Dinosaur Train" presents: Connecting Kids to Nature in a Technological World at Town Hall in Seattle - Thursday, April 2nd at 7:30pm - Tickets available for $5 (+ 1.30 fee) online so "Less than a Double Latte" each!

This looks like a good one for us parents!

" In our increasingly digital age, children are spending less and less time playing outdoors–despite nature’s correlation to improved physical and emotional health. In How to Raise a Wild Child, Scott Sampson (host of beloved PBS show Dinosaur Train) lays out the importance of getting outside, and offers a step-by-step guide for parents and teachers to engage kids in nature. Sampson will explain why it’s crucial to strengthen a rich relationship with the environment at an early age, and explore the way this connection changes with age. He’ll even offer his suggestion for a somewhat unusual channel to get kids moving out the door–with technology. "

For more info. go here.

To buy tickets go here.

Annual Great Community Egg Hunt with 30,000 eggs (Yes, 30,000!), bounce houses, fire truck and more in Woodinville - Sunday, April 13th 2014 - Starting at 1pm - See start times for age groups and please bring a canned food item for donation! - Don't forget your Easter Baskets, Buckets or Bags!

New this year is an additional 6000 eggs and a Fire Truck! We have done this a couple of times and it is lots of fun. FREE event...please consider bringing canned food for donation!

For more info. go here and click on the events tab!

Free admission opportunity for your little pirate at Seattle Children's Museum's 4th Annual Talk Like a Pirate Day! - Wednesday, September 19th 2012 from 10am-3pm - "Less than a Latte" each for a group of 2 or 3!

Ahoy, Mateys - Another Pirate Day event! Head to the Seattle Children's Museum where kids will get to create pirate hats and hooks, as well as head out on a scavenger hunt adventure to find the treasure. Plus, from 11am-12pm the Southworth Buccaneers will pay a visit!

This works out to "Less than a Latte" each for groups of two or three if you are non-members.

See the fine print on their page for all the details.


For more info. go here.

SIFF Films4Families "Animal Kingdom" Series Featuring Blockbuster Films - Saturdays and Sundays in September at 1pm - Various locations - "Less than a Latte" @ $4 each

Take the kids and check out great family films on the big screen once again at SIFF in Seattle. The next 3 weekends will showcase Babe, Charlotte's Web and Fly Away Home; in that order. A fun family outing that is "Less than a Latte" at $4 each.


For more info. go here.

First Thursday of the month and more Free Museum Admissions! - Thursday, September 6th 2012

Free Museum Admissions listed by day!

 

First Thursdays of the month:

 

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Free - first Thursday of every month.

 

Experience Music Project & Science Fiction Museum
Free - first Thursday of every month 5-8pm.

Henry Art Gallery
Free - first Thursday of every month, always students.

Museum of Flight
Free - first Thursday of every month 5-9pm.

 

Museum of History and Industry
Free - first Thursday of every month.

 

First Thursdays, Plus:

 

Seattle Art Museum
Free - first Thursday of every month, first Friday ages 62 and over, second Friday 5-9pm teens with ID.

 

Seattle Asian Art Museum
Free - first Thursday and Saturday and second Thursday 5-9pm of every month, first Friday ages 62 and

over.

Wing Luke Asian Museum
Free - first Thursday and third Saturday of every month.

 

Northwest African American Museum - NAAM

Free - first and second Thursday of every month.

 

First Friday of the month:

 

KidsQuest Museum "Less than a Latte" *1/2 OFF NOW* first Friday of every month 5-8pm

 

Third Thursdays of the month:

KidsQuest Museum 

Free - third Thursday of every month from 5-8pm

Third Friday of the month:

 

Imagine Children's Museum
Free - third Friday of every month 5:30-9pm, half price admission every Thursday 3-5pm.

Always Free:

Center for Wooden Boats

Center on Contemporary Art

Frye Art Museum - **New location for programs during remodel (see their site for details)**

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Olympic Sculpture Park

Klondike Gold Rush Museum

Last Resort Fire Department
 

Children’s Museum - Free Admission Policy:

(http://thechildrensmuseum.org/free-admission)
The last hour of every weekday (4:00pm - 5:00pm), The Children's Museum, Seattle accepts any amount of payment for admission to the Museum.

The Children's Museum, Seattle supports our community by admitting individuals FREE of charge (all day admission) if they show one of the following items:

• Quest (EBT) card (WA residents only)
The Quest/EBT card allows free admission for the cardholder, their partner, and their dependent children.

• Medical Coupons (WA residents only)
Medical Coupon cards provide free admission for the individual listed on the card only.

In addition to these programs, the Museum provides unlimited free admission coupons to over 100 agencies in King, Pierce and Snohomish County. These coupons are distributed to low income or at-risk families who are not eligible for the above listed assistance programs. 

 

 

For more info. click on the name of each museum!

 

"Dino Days" at Northgate Mall in Seattle - Saturday, August 25th 2012 from 1-3pm

Head to Dino Days happening in Center Court at Northgate Mall this weekend! We did this last year and the little guy had tons of fun checking out the live animals and doing all the "dino" stuff!

" Let’s go back in time and explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs! Experience the thrill of real live dinosaurs with “Animal Encounters” Wild Life Show, then create a dino-mite work of art and enjoy a snack of “dirt & bones!” Not a Kidgits member yet? Join today at the Guest Services Booth for just a $5 annual membership fee and receive an official member T-shirt and much more! "

 
For more info. go here.

Annual Kids' Carnival at Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center - Wednesday, August 15th 2012 at 1pm - "Less than a Latte"

Kids can enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, bingo and more!

"Less than a Latte" at $1 per person for kids ages 12 and under.


For more info. go here.

30th Annual "A Taste of Edmonds" - Friday, August 10th through Sunday, August 12th 2012 from 11am -10pm (until 7pm on Sunday!) - FREE/"Less than a Latte"

Check out the 30th Annual "A Taste of Edmonds" at the Civic Playfield! There will be kids rides, arts & crafts, 4 stages of entertainment including special appearances, food, beer/wine gardens and more!

And new in 2012 there will be FREE admission until 3pm on Friday, August 10th only! All other times are "Less than a Latte" at $3 per person or free for kids age 12 and under.


For more info. go here.

Kidgits' "Super Duper Mini Chefs" event with giveaways and more at Northgate Mall - Saturday, July 21st 2012 from 1-3pm - "Less than a Latte" with a $5 membership per year!

Don't miss this fun, hands-on culinary event for kids!


" Northgate Kidgits members get to play with their food at this month's "Super Duper Mini Chefs" event, Saturday July 21st at 1pm. Learn to roll & toss your own dough and make a pizza with the Chefs from California Pizza Kitchen! Members receive an apron, chef's hat and get to play Nickelodeon's new iCarly “Groovy Foodie” Nintendo DS game courtesy of GameStop, plus lots more! Not a Kidgits member yet? Join today at Guest Services for just a $5 annual membership fee and receive an official member t-shirt and much more! "



For more info. go here.

Overhead a father today say "This is fun!"

Playing "Groovy Foodie" game on Nintendo DS

Creating unique chef hats!

Making chef hats and coloring their menus!

Flattening out the dough.

Adding the sauce.

She's a natural!

Working on a "deep dish" pizza!

Look Ma, no more flour! (It's now on his cute, free apron!)

Kids enjoying the fruits of their labors with free pizza & juice!

 

Cedar Falls Family Waterfall Tours in North Bend - Friday-Sunday, August 10th, 11th & 12th 2012 - "Less than a Latte" - Preregister!

Register and take a tour of this beautiful landscape!

" This one-hour tour by bus and by foot is perfect for families. Visit Cedar Falls behind the closed gates to experience it’s beauty, and find out how it supplies part of the tap water for the greater Seattle area. Two tours each day are offered on August 10, 11, 12. These 1 hour tours start at 10am & 12pm "

	Recommended for all ages.
	"Less than a Latte" for all ages at $5 ea. (Children under 5 on lap are free) For more info. go here.

 

Additional info. from their site:

Opportunities abound when you visit. Exhibits, art, spectacular landscapes, and sustainable design inspire more than 30,000 visitors annually. Whether you are attending a workshop or exploring the Exhibit Hall with your children, you will experience the unique natural and cultural history of the Cedar River Watershed. Get the current Cedar River Watershed Catalog (pdf).

"Toddler Tales and Trails" for kids ages 1 to 5 at Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center - Saturday, July 28th 2012 - Various Times - "Less than a Latte" - RSVP via email

Check out the Tales & Trails Programs at the Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center!

Image courtesy of SPEAC

Toddler Tales & Trails   10:00 - 11:00 am  Ages: 1-3 Big Kids Tales & Trails  11:00 am - noon Ages: 4 & 5

Cost is "Less than a Latte" at $2 per person.

" Bring your youngster, ages 1-5 on an adventure at Seward Park! We have two regularly scheduled programs - one for the little ones (ages 1-3) and one for the big kids (ages 4-5). All programs start with story time, songs, and fun activities inside, followed by outside exploration along the trails right outside our doors! Walks are easy and less than one mile in length. RSVP now and be sure to include the date you plan to attend. "


For more info. go here.

Movies at Marymoor Park - Wednesdays - Now through August 29th 2012 - Opens at 7pm - Movies at Dusk - "Less than a Latte"

On Wednesday evenings Marymoor Park will show movies on a 40-foot outdoor movie screen! They will have additional entertainment prior as well like circus acts, costume contests and more! There will also be food trucks on site for food purchases.

This is "Less than a Latte" at $5 each. 

 Here is the line-up:

July 18: Hugo
July 25: Crazy, Stupid, Love

August 1: The Muppets (2011)
August 8: Moneyball
August 15: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
August 22: Raiders of the Lost Ark
August 29: The Princess Bride
 

For more info. go here.

Outdoor Movie Nights at Carillon Point in Kirkland - Every other Saturday - July 14th through September 8th 2012 at Dusk - "Less than a Latte" with $5 Donation

Check out the summer movies at beautiful Carillon Point!

" Enjoy a late night movie on a huge screen overlooking Lake Washington. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Hopelink, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency to members of the community. The movie will begin at dusk; the plaza will be open one hour prior to dusk for seating. Recommended $5.00 donation to Hopelink "

2012 Schedule:

July 14th Thor

July 28th The Princess Bride

August 11th Kung Fu Panda 2

August 25th Footloose

September 8th The Lorax

 

 

For more info. go here.

Themed Family Swim events at Mounger Pool in Magnolia - Fridays - Now through September 7th 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm - "Less than a Latte"

More fun family nights at Mounger Pool for "Less than a Latte" at $4.75 each for Adults and $3.25 each for Youth/Senior/Special Population!


Here's the rest of the schedule:

		7/13/2012		Western Round Up
		7/20/2012		Jamaican Jamboree
		7/27/2012		Pirate Pool Party
		8/3/2012		Art on Deck
		8/10/2012		Outrageous Animal Safari
		8/17/2012		Fantastic Fiesta
		8/24/2012		Hawaiian Beach Party
		8/31/2012		Royal Splish Splash
		9/7/2012		Kids' Krazy Carnival

For more info. go here.

Lavender Celebration at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond - Friday-Sunday, July 13th-15th from 10am-6pm

Image courtesy of Dr. Maze's Farm

Go and see the Lavender Celebration (and Bubble Friday from 3-4pm) happening at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond this weekend!  They will have all things lavender (and bubbles and bubble games on Friday)! Plus, farm animals and mazes too. Meet the two new goats, Galileo and Gregor! And this weekend, you can watch a demonstration of botanical distillation. Other activities available, like a lavender craft, but require a fee. However, for less than a latte you can have a hayride for $2. Farm is open from 10am-6pm.


For more info. go here.

 

Movies at Magnuson Park - Thursdays - July 12th through August 30th 2012 - Opens at 7pm - Movies at Dusk - "Less than a Latte"

On Thursday evenings Magnuson Park will show movies on a 40-foot outdoor movie screen! They will have additional entertainment prior as well like circus acts, costume contests and more! There will also be food trucks on site for food purchases.

 Here is the line-up:

July 12: Ferris Bueller's Day Off 

 July 19: The Adventures of Tintin 

July 26: The Help

August 2: Forrest Gump

 August 9: The Lion King

 August 16: Back to the Future

August 23: Monty Python & the Holy Grail

 August 30: The Goonies

For more info. go here.

Professor Banjo Show and CD Release Party at Gypsy Cafe in Seattle - Saturday, July 7th 2012 at 10am - "Less than a Latte" with donation

Image courtesy of Professor Banjo

Professor Banjo will be celebrating the release of his newest CD "Live in Seattle" with a show at the Gypsy Cafe at 3510 Stone Way North on Saturday July 7th at 10am! 

"Less than a Latte" at $5 per person/$15 per family suggested donation.



For more info. go here.

UPDATE: KidsQuest Museum is now FREE on Third Thursday Nights and 1/2 price on First Friday Nights - Starting July 6th 2012 - from 5-8pm "Less than a Latte"

Updated Update! The museum is offering FREE Third Thursday Nights starting this month, in addition to the 1/2 price First Friday Nights! So, two great saving options!

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Just wanted to let you know that KidsQuest Museum is no longer free on first Fridays of the month. It is now "Less than a Latte" those nights with half price admission.


For more info. go here.

"Secret Place" Exploration & Craft at Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center - Friday, July 6th 2012 - 2 sessions (11am or 1:30pm) - Spots available - Call or Register online - "Less than a Latte"

Still 20+ spots available for each of these sessions if you want to take the kids!

" Hardly anyone knows about the secret place along the river that runs dark and shallow in its concrete bed.  But if you can find the secret place, there may be ducklings and other wild friends to discover.  We will make birdie clip ornaments to take home. "

Register for one of two sessions: 11am-12pm, OR 1:30-2:30pm

Event is "Less than a Latte" at $2 per person. (Parent & child must both register so cost is $4 for 2)
 

Recommended for kids ages 3 years and older and registration is required.

To register call 425-452-6885 and mention course #65718 (11am) or course #66448 (1:30pm) or go here for 11am session or here for 1:30pm session to register online.

 

Online registration is available day of event too!

 

 

For more info. call 425-452-4195 or go here.

Peter Kirk Pool Family Fun Night - Fridays - Now through August 31st 2012 from 5:30-8:30pm (3:50-7pm on Aug. 31st) - "Less than a Latte"

FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHTS - 2012!

Come join us at Peter Kirk Pool for Family Fun Nights! Family Fun Nights Open Swim for only $4.00 offers something for everyone with pool games, arts and crafts, and music. So grab your friends and family and catch a wave for this theme based open swim!

Space is limited to the first 270 people. 

	Here is the weekly schedule:
June 29	Family Fun 4th of July: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 6	Pirate Pool Party: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 13	Party with Disney: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 20	Christmas in July Pool Party: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 27	50's Sock Hop: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
August 3	Hook Line & Seafair: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
August 10	Fiesta at the Pool: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
August 17	Beach Blanket Bingo Game Night: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
August 24	Hoop It Up, Basketball Bash!: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
	August 31 End of Summer Pool Party!: 3:50pm - 7:00pm  For more info. go here.