Any early birds? Free admission at Seattle Children's Museum to be a part of Kaci Atchison's live film segments on Q13! - Thursday, May 22nd 2014 at 7:30am - To get on the list, email at the address listed!

                                                    

FREE Early 

Admission This Thursday!

Kaci from Q13 is headed to the Museum with her film crew this Thursday morning, 5/22/14, at 7:30am. We are offering free admission to families who are willing to be a part of these live film segments. 

Email us at commintern@thechildrensmuseum.org to get on the list. Don't forget to invite your friends to come along! 

Leprechaun Practice Lap at the International Fountain with giveaways, snacks and FREE admission to the Seattle Children's Museum - Saturday, March 8th 2014 at 9am = "Less than a Latte" each for entrance to Museum with free admission for Leprechaun Lap participant!

Register online, wear your green and head to the International Fountain at Seattle Center for some early St. Patrick's Day fun! There will be giveaways, snacks and free admission for participants of the Lap! 

" Join us at the International Fountain on Saturday, March 8th at 9am for some stretching, practice laps and healthy after-run snacks. Kiddos who participate in the Practice Lap receive FREE admission into the Museum on March 8th, accompanying adults and siblings will receive a discounted admission of $7 per person. "

For more info. go here.

To register go here.

2nd Annual Costume Carnival at Seattle Children's Museum - Thursday, October 31st 2013 from 4-8pm - FREE Admission!

 

" We are hosting our 2nd annual Costume Carnival, providing a free, safe and indoor option for

 kids 10 and under on Halloween. We have partnered with some of our favorite organizations to turn 

the Museum into a Halloween hullabaloo with events including: a "Not-So Scary" Haunted Mountain, 

Silly-Spooky Storytimes, a "Where in the World is Dracula?" Scavenger Hunt, and many booths to 

visit for a "Trick" or a "Treat." And yes, this event is FREE for kids 10 and under and their adult

chaperones!

The Museum will be open from 10am - 3pm at our regular admission price on October 31st.  

We'll close our doors at 3pm, make a magical Halloween transformation, and re-open at 4pm. "

For more info. go here.

FreePlay Kids Giveaway: Free Admission for 4 to the Seattle Children's Museum - AND THE OFFICIAL WINNERS ARE...

Thanks to everyone who entered the "FreePlay Kids Giveaway: Free Admission for 4 to the Seattle Children's Museum"! The winners were randomly chosen via Random.org and responded within 48 hours so without further delay...

...the winners are ...

Free Admission for Four:

#20  Georgie R. - who commented "My son has loved this museum since he was a baby. We haven't been for about a year so we'd be so excited to win!"

 A BOGO Free Entrance Pass:

#12 Molly - who "Shared on Facebook!"

# 7 Tori - who "Shared on facebook"


Congratulations Mommies! - Hope the little ones enjoy the Seattle Children's Museum!

FreePlay Kids Giveaway: Free Admission for 4 to the Seattle Children's Museum - Contest ends on Sunday, January 20th 2013 at 11:59pm - Enter to win!

It is the Rainy Day time of year and I have a Giveaway!! Ok, well today it is beautiful and sunny but it is Seattle after all! So, with that in mind, I have Free Admission for 4 to the Seattle Children's Museum - good until December 31st 2013! Plus, for two different additional winners I have two buy one get one passes, also good until the end of the year, making it a "Less than a Latte" event for them to go to the Seattle Children's Museum in Seattle Center.

And by the way, if you haven't been lately, check out the new "food court" line up at the Center House/Armory where the museum is located. We couldn't believe it when we went to see the model trains that some of our favorite eateries were now there! These include Eltana Wood-Fired Bagels, MOD Pizza, Pie and Skillet:Counter, among others. Needless to say, we have an added incentive to go to Seattle Center now with that lineup! I know, I digressed, but I had to let you know!

So to enter the giveaway contest, leave a comment on this post stating why you would love to win these prizes OR what your favorite thing to do is when it is rainy outside. Comment here on this blog post and for additional contest entries, you may subscribe to FreePlay Kids, become a Facebook fan, a Twitter follower or connect via LinkedIn. And if you share this post on Facebook or Twitter you will get an extra entry as well. Please leave a separate comment for each action you do so it will count!

The contest is open to all U.S. residents in the contiguous 48 states and ends on Sunday, January 20th 2013 at 11:59pm PST. The winners will be chosen randomly and then contacted via email on Monday, January 21st 2013. The winners have 48 hours to respond or other winners will be chosen.

Here's to rainy day fun - Good luck!



For more info. on the museum go here.

Sensory Sensitive First Saturdays (2nd Saturday in March) at the Seattle Children's Museum - Starting January 5th 2013 from 8:30-10am - "Less than a Latte" at $3 per person - Prepay online for tickets

I love this! Seattle Children's Museum is offering a quieter environment for kids with sensory sensitivities. This means a dimmed lights, quieter atmosphere and less crowded experience. Sounds great to me! If this is something your child would enjoy take advantage of this reduced entrance fee and let them explore! It is a win-win for everyone!


For more info. go here.

Free Costume Carnival at the Seattle Children's Museum - Wednesday, October 31st 2012 from 4-8pm

The Museum is hosting a special Costume Carnival on Halloween to provide a FREE safe and indoor option for kids 10 and under on Halloween. It will feature a "Not-So Scary" Haunted Mountain, Silly-Spooky Storytimes, a "Where in the World is Dracula?" Scavenger Hunt, and many booths to visit for a "Trick" or a "Treat."

This event is FREE for kids 10 and under and their adult chaperones, but they would like you to bring a new or gently-used book to donate!

FYI - The Museum will be open from 10am - 3pm at their regular admission price on October 31st. Then they'll close their doors at 3pm, transform the museum and re-open at 4pm for the Halloween Carnival.

Also, here's how partners of the museum will be participating on Halloween night:

Bean Sprouts Cafe:  Chocolate Hummus

Do you dare try something new?! Brave kiddos get to hit the Bean Sprouts gong for trying something new. Bean there, ate that!


Hope Heart Institute: Nutrition Wheel and giveaways

How much Halloween candy should your kiddo eat? Learn about heart health with our friends from the Hope Heart Institute. Plus, learn about an awesome opportunity to support oversees troops by donating some of your Halloween candy!

KeyBank Broadway Across America and Seattle Theatre Group: Tambourines
What’s that sound? Is it a goblin? Or a ghoul? We’re experimenting and using our imagination to create paper plate tambourines and boo-tiful music!

Queen Anne Rotary Club:X-Ray Skeleton

What does your bones look like? We’re learning about the skeleton of our body and creating an art piece to take home!

For more info. go here.

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.

Family Fun Night at the Children's Museum for "Less than a Latte" - Thursday, February 23rd 2012 from 5:30-7pm - Simply register easily online!

Head to the Children's Museum for a fun time with the family tomorrow night!

" February’s Family Fun Night is all about games! Board games, museum games, team games . . . let’s go! Join us as we use the Museum as our backdrop to family game night, have a fun snack and create something fun to take home! "

Simple registration online and "Less than a Latte" at $3 per person for members and $5 per person for non-members!


For more info. go here.

Family Fun Night with Pizza and more at the Children's Museum in Seattle - Thursday, December 15th from 5:30-7:00pm - RSVP & pay online - "Less than a Latte"

Check out the 2nd Annual Pizza Party at the Children's Museum!  Whether you are a member or not, your family can spend time together learning to toss dough like a professional (with help from the staff of Zaw Pizza).  Kids get to create their own mini pizza snacks and decorate a chefs hat too! Make pizza dough together at the event and use it to make pizza for dinner the next night. What fun! $3 per member/ $5 per non-member - RSVP and Pay here.

For more info. go here.

Free admission opportunity at The Children's Museum in Seattle - Monday, December 12th-Thursday, December 15th from 2:30-5pm - See details!

A free admission opportunity!

Image courtesy of The Children's Museum

Seasonal Storytimes and Free Admission Opportunity

In partnership with the University of Washington, "Mother Goose" will be visiting the Museum and hosting 4 special storytimes. These engaging storytimes will be filmed as part of the observations of early learning environments across WA state. 

The 4 story times have targeted age ranges although they are open to children of all ages.  Children (and caregivers) who pre-register for these events will be admitted to the Museum free of charge.  Pre-registered guests may enter after 2:30pm, are required to attend the 3:00pm storytime (approx 30 minutes) and then are welcome to remain in the Museum until close (5pm).

Click on the date below to RSVP.  (RSVP is required to receive free admission)

Monday, December 12 - Babblers & Toddlers Story Time

Tuesday, December 13 - Toddlers & Tykes Story Time

Wednesday, December 14 - Preschool Story Time

Thursday, December 15 - Kindergarten Story Time

For more info. go here.

Be in a Fox Q13 "Mornings with Kaci" segment at The Children's Museum in Seattle - Tuesday, November 29 from 8am-10am - Register now and arrive early!

Want to go to the Children's Museum in Seattle and be on a segment of Fox Q13's Mornings with Kaci?  Then register at the link below. This is for Tuesday, November 29th and will be filmed from 8am-10am prior to the museum's actual opening time. Some areas of the museum may not be available but areas where filming will be open. It might be the Festival of Lights exhibit for the segment. You must arrive by 8am or you may not be guaranteed entrance. Sounds like a fun time and you and your little ones may end up on TV!


To register and for more information go here and here.

Here is a sample of the registration form! Personal Information
*	First Name:
*	Last Name:
*	Email Address:
*	City:
*	State:
Additional Attendees Information
You may add a maximum of 4
Agreement
*	I understand that:	I am entering the Museum to be filmed as part of Fox Q13 show. I understand that we may be asked to play only in specific exhibits. if I arrive later than 8:05am I may not be permitted to enter the Museum. hot beverages are not allowed in the Museum unless they are in a lockable, spill proof mug.

Yes, I would like to receive your email newsletters

 Have fun!

Free admission for kids with food donation at The Children's Museum in Seattle - Monday thru Wednesday, November 21st-23rd - All day! - "Less than a Latte" with Adult paid admission! (See details)

Ok, so The Children's Museum is running a special free admission promotion benefiting a local charity! Children ages 1-10 yrs old will receive free admission to The Children’s Museum when they donate two or more non-perishable food items to benefit the Queen Anne Helpline. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult ($7.50) and there is a limit of three free admissions per group. Pay for yourself and donate for your kids entrance and it works out to be "Less than a Latte"!


For more info. go here.