SandBlast Festival 2016 at McCormick Park in Duvall featuring live music, craft vendors, food, kids' art activities and a massive in-progress sandsculpture! - Today and tomorrow, Saturday, July 16th from now until 7pm Sunday, July 17th 2016

SandBlast Festival 2016

DUVALL SANDBLAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

July 16 & 17, 2016
Noon–7:00pm

This years theme is "Kia Kaha" which means to "Stay Strong" in memory of a committee member who passed earlier this year.

 " Presented by Duvall Foundation for the Arts (DFA), SandBlast Festival of the Arts has been a staple in the community for over two decades. On July 16 and 17 there will be fine arts, live music and sand sculpting along the shores of the beautiful and historic Snoqualmie River at McCormick Park (26200 NE Stephens St, Duvall). "

For more info. go here.

For pics of previous ones go here.

Scarecrow Festival with a concert, scavenger hunt, art, games and more at the Magnuson Park Community Garden in Seattle - Saturday, September 26th 2015 from 11am-2pm

FREE! The 2015  SCARECROW FESTIVAL

Saturday September 26th

11am-2pm

Magnuson Community Garden, Brig lawn, and Amphitheater

6344 NE 74th St

Seattle WA 98115

" Our Scarecrow Festival features a FREE concert, scavenger hunt in the Community Garden Orchard, exploration and nature art in the Children’s Garden, garden games, harvesting for the food bank, a ride-on kiddie tractor corral, and other kids activities!

Plus of course, you can make a super cool scarecrow!

Tractor Corral Fun! Photo by Kevin Boyd

You bring the clothes and a pillow case for the head, and for a $15 fee we’ll supply the straw, the wood frame materials, markers and other decorations. Then put your scarecrow on display during the Festival and see if you win the grand prize!

Fun for the whole family!

No registration necessary. "

For more info. go here.

SCHACK-TOBERFEST ART AND HARVEST FESTIVAL WITH ART ACTIVITIES, LOTS OF GLASS PUMPKINS TO VIEW AND MORE IN EVERETT - NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH 2015 - VARIOUS TIMES

Check out over 500 glass pumpkins and gourds + free art activities for kids!

"MAKE IT NOW" GLASS PUMPKINS

Saturday, Sept. 26, 10am-5pm (Sold Out!)

Sunday, Sept. 27, 12-5pm (Walk in availability between 12-5pm)

Make your own blown glass pumpkin in the Schack hot shop.

Age 8+ / $45 Members / $50 Non-Members

Reservations recommended

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Printmaking Example

Saturday, Sept. 26, 1-3pm, Bonnie Aubuchon with harvest themed printmaking projects
Sunday, Sept. 27, 1-3pm, Julie Perrine making Zentangle owls with oil pastel or marker

Bring the kids for fun activities designed just for them!

ART CLASSES DURING SCHACK-TOBERFEST

Dichro Glass Pendents, September 26, 10am-2pm
Ages 13+, $50 ($40 Members), $25 Supply Fee

Cedar Bark Basket, September 26, 10am-4:30pm
Ages 18+, $60 ($55 Members), $58 Supply Fee

For more info. go here.

DigiPen Day with all kinds of interactive fun at DigiPen in Redmond - Today, Saturday, August 22nd 2015 from 11-2pm - Register onsite!

You are invited to celebrate DigiPen Day with us on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at DigiPen's Redmond campus!

This event marks the five-year anniversary of the ribbon-cutting ceremony of DigiPen's current facilities, where Mayor John Marchione officially declared August 27, 2010 "DigiPen Day" in the city of Redmond. This year, we will open our doors to the public once again and invite everyone in the community to play, create, and explore the worlds of gaming and art with us!

Activities Include

• Industry talks from DigiPen faculty
• T-shirt tie-dye station
• Temporary tattoos
• Lunch and carnival food
• Ceramics, painting, and life drawing
• Student-made table top games and video games to play
• Minute to Win It games
• Balloon art and caricatures
• Green screen photo-booth
• Inflatable obstacle course
• And more!

Time: 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Location: DigiPen's campus at 9931 Willows Road NE in Redmond, WA.

All guests must register online in advance. **Onsite registration available today**

Note: Participants who do not register online in advance must sign a waiver form at the entrance. Attendees under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian sign a waiver form on their behalf upon registration, either at the entrance or through our electronic registration form. Attendees age 15 and younger must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Please be prepared to show a photo ID on the day of the event.

Questions: Contact the Office of Outreach by email at outreach@digipen.edu or by phone at 425-629-5001.

Othello Park International Music and Arts Festival with games, activities, petting zoo and more in Seattle - Today, Sunday, August 16th 2015 until 6pm!

" We’ll gather in a grassy meadow under big, old trees at the 9th annual Othello Park International Music and Arts Festival. A world of ethnic variety will convene with music, dancing, food, art activities, and booths. Of course, there will be Othello’s traditional petting zoo from Old McDebbie’s Farm complete with camel, and his multicultural furry friends.

Othello Park features strolling walkways, a permanent stage gracefully designed to suit its pastoral landscape, and a zip line. Come sit, relax, and enjoy the park’s beauty and the show.

Then you will want to be up and about visiting the array of tents and booths and sampling Rainier Valley’s colorful diversity of businesses and organizations. One large tent on the green will shelter the Festival’s traditional “Art Creation Station” to engage those young in age and young at heart, in a variety of hands-on visual art activities led by local artists. "

For more info. go 

Fresh Paint with live artist demos including glassblowing, music, kids art activities and more in Everett - Now until 5pm, Today, Sunday, August 16th 2015

Fresh Paint

Aaron and Dan LaChaussee working in the Mobile Hot Shop

Port of Everett Marina, 1700 West Marine View Drive

Purchase art fresh off the easel at Everett's waterfront art festival! The entire length of the promenade will be filled with more artists than ever, turning the marina into a huge outdoor studio and sidewalk gallery.

100+ artists will be sharing painting, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography & much more.

• Every artist is in action, plus on-site glassblowing demonstrations at our mobile hot shop.
• Live music along the promenade
• Food from several marina restaurants and our festival vendors
• Art activities for children
• Everett Farmer's Market right next door on Sunday from 11am-4pm.

For more info. go here.

Queen Anne Days with Summerfest on Saturday and FamilyFest on Sunday in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th 2015 - Various times

QUEEN ANNE DAYS SUMMERFEST 

Saturday, JULY 11TH 2:00pm to 9:00pm

Geared to ages 21+ but all ages are welcome. Sip taste and experience Queen Anne culture!

 West Queen Anne Playfield

Beer, Wine & Cider Garden / Art Walk / Car Show / Dog Parade / Music / Food 

and more.

QUEEN ANNE DAYS FAMILYFEST

SUNDAY, JULY 12TH - 10:30am TO 4:00pm

Familyfest. An awesome day of fun for everyone in the family! Now even bigger and more awesome!

KIDDIE PARADE

Decorate your “ride” (bike/wagon, scooter) and get creative with your kids for this neighborhood kids' parade! Costumes are most certainly encouraged!

10:30am: Gather at McClure School Parking Lot.  The parade begins at 11:00am.

The fun continues right after the parade at the West Queen Anne Playfield

UNION BANK STAGE 

Join us at Familyfest for family-friendly music - free and open to anyone who enjoys community. Our line-up includes favorite bands of kids and parents alike. Boogie along on the dance floor or relax with refreshments from our food trucks while enjoying the happy sounds of summer. 

Familyfest musical guests:

• 10:30 AM - Seattle Kokon Taiko
• 11:15 AM - Recess Monkey
• 12:15 PM - The Tallboys
• 1:15 PM - Johnny Bregar
• 2:15 PM - The Not-­Its!
• 3:15 PM - The Harmonica Pocket

Between band sets, stop by the Union Bank merchandise tent to meet the bands and pick up a t-shirt or album. Also between sets, enjoy performances and demonstrations for local talent, including:

• Fingerprint Music
• Metropolis Dance
• Aegis Living Yo-yo expert

FOOD TRUCKS

Food Trucks! Get your fill! We will be serving up some of the finest during Familyfest on Sunday!

• Cupcake Royale
• Kiss My Grits
• Mad Dawg's Hot Dogs
• Mesob at the Curb
• Napkin Friends
• Neema's Comfort
• Simply Kettlecorn
• Six Strawberries 
• Thai-U-Up

GAMES AND BIG FUN

More than 20 carnival games and tons of other stuff to make you smile! Play games, win tickets, turn them in at the Queen Anne Dispatch prize booth for cool stuff! And it's all free!

• Bunny petting! 
• Human Hamster Balls
• Splashy water fun to keep you cool
• Inflatable obstacle course
• 26-foot video game truck
• Inflatable bungee run
• Plus 3 more bouncy houses
• Balloon twister!
• Face painters!
• Cookie decorating from Metropolitan Market
• Temporary tattoo station by Damasak Tattoo
• Sidewalk chalk contest by Clutter Punch Personal Organizing
• Kubb game from Blue Highway Games
• Robotics Demos by CoeBotics and McClure Robotics
• Lucky Ducks game by La Casita Feliz
• Tumbling from Little Gym
• Parkour course from Parkour Visions Gym
• Bean Bag Toss, ring toss and craft by Queen Anne Co-op Preschool
• Sports demos by Sportball
• Collaborative sculpture with Sweet Pea Cottage
• Learn dance routines, enter a drawing for discounted classes from Metropolis Dance
• Giant finger painting from Bustle Caffe
• Pop-a-shot basketball game and meet the Falcons mascot from Seattle Pacific University
• Yo-yo contest by Aegis Living
• Meet local kids book author Hillel Cooperman    
• Dart board with Nerf gun from Z-Ultimate Karate/Self-Defense
• Mini jam sessions with Fingerprint Music School
• Build and launch water bottle rockets with Queen Anne Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts
• Fold and fly paper airplanes with Usborne Books
• "no-brush" painting challenge by Hope Black Art
• Spaghetti stick and marshmallow science project sculptures from Orange Clever
• Free books and crafts from the Queen Anne Public Library Books on Bikes cart    
• Cardboard Maze by Queen Anne Historical Society
• Family Polaroid photos from Safe N Sound Swimming

For more info. on SummerFest on Saturday go here.

For more info. on FamilyFest on Sunday go here.

Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair - Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th 2015 - Starts at 11am both days!

There will be 2 performance stages, an artists plaza, a pet plaza arena with demos and performances, a kids zone, 3 on 3 basket ball and more! 

" Besides bouncy toys, a rock climbing wall and even a dunk tank, many of our vendors opt to be in the Kid's Place so that they can sponsor activities such as face painting, arts and crafts, or having your picture taken with a super hero. "

For more info. go here.

Third Annual "Summer Picnic in the Park" with live music, art, free ice cream, demos and more at Volunteer Park in Seattle - Tonight, Thursday , July 9th 2015 from 6-8pm

Come celebrate summer with us at our third annual Summer Picnic in the Park!

Music: 

The Shed Boys

Food Vendors:

Cheese Wizards

Dante's Inferno Dogs

Fusion on the Run

Happy Grillmore

Spicy Papaya Food Truck

Free treats provided by VPT:

Cupcake Royale - Capitol Hill Ice Cream

Other participants: 

Sanca Seattle

Aegis Senior Living - Madison Street

Pre-picnic art in the park:

Gage Academy of Art

Calligraphy demonstration:

Seattle Art Museum (Asian Art Museum)

For more info. go here.

Art on the Fly with art, dance, kids activities, mobile food rodeo and more in Westlake in Seattle - Today, Saturday, June 13th 2015 from 4-10pm

" DON’T MISS THIS OUTDOOR, FREE, ALL-AGES CELEBRATION OF ART, DANCE AND FOOD IN THE MIDDLE OF DOWNTOWN SEATTLE!

This year Art on the Fly teams up with Mobile Food Truck Rodeo to bring a smorgasbord smash-up of artistic and culinary genius in one big event.

Art on the Fly is an afternoon/evening urban dance and art event full of main stage and roving performances, flash mobs, free dance classes, an artisan craft fair, kids activities, and of course food and a beer garden brought to you by The Mobile Food Truck Rodeo. "

For more info. go here.

Georgetown Carnival with art, music, power tool races and tons more in Seattle - Saturday, June 13th 2015 from 12-10pm

For more info. go here.

Flipper Fest with educational exhibits, art activities for kids, a really cool raffle and more in West Seattle - Sunday, May 31st 2015 from 1-5pm

Highlights: 

Marine Life Exhibits

Environmental Exhibits

Art Activities for Kids

Raffle with some really cool prizes

20 foot by 12 foot Orca Inflatable for photo opps.

Raffle Prizes:

For more info. go here and here.

Spirit of West Africa Festival at Seattle Center - Saturday, May 9th 2015 from 12-8pm

Go and enjoy all things West African!

For more info. go here and here.

Earth Day Celebration with hands-on nature activities and art projects at Magnuson Park in Seattle - Saturday April 18th 2015 from 10am-2pm

"Come join the fun and celebrate Earth Day in the garden! We’ll have special hands-on nature exploration activities and art projects for kids and families to do, along with all the other nature fun. Seattle Works volunteers, Magnuson P-Patchers, and others will also be doing seasonal garden tasks such as weeding, mulching, and planting our new Pollinators Garden! "

For more info. go here.

"One Hot Night: Spring Fever" Open House with glassblowing, bronze pouring, demos, hands-on art for kids and lots more at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle - Saturday, March 28th 2015 from 6-9pm

This is one of my favorite events to go see and do with my family! And did I mention, it's free! ;-)

" Join us for PRATT’S BI-ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE! This is a free, family-friendly and fun event that is open to the public.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: 

-Hands on art activities for kids ages 5 and up

-A live bronze pour

-Food and drink for purchase from Chopstix Food Truck

-Artist demos in each of Pratt’s studios

-Class discounts for attendees

-and much more!

The Open House is a great way to learn about Pratt’s unique programs and meet instructors, students, and staff. This year the Open House takes place alongside the Jackson Street Jazz Walk. Enjoy great live music on Jackson Street and the Hammon-Esvelt Trio in the Print/2D studio from 6:30 to 8:00 pm! See you there!

PHOTO CONTEST

Take great pictures at the event and submit your best shot for a chance to win a $100 gift card for classes at Pratt! "

FREE ADMISSION | FREE PARKING | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For more info. go here.

"SATURDAY STORIES" AT THE ELISABETH C. MILLER LIBRARY IN SEATTLE FEATURING "TREES ARE FOR EVERYONE STORY PROGRAM" - SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH 2015 FROM 10:30-11:15AM

Go and enjoy "Saturday Stories" - a monthly, themed storytime and art/craft or play event!

" We love trees! Each of these three books has a different angle on the ways trees have a place in our hearts, from tree forts to wondrous life cycles to family trees planted in honor of those we love. After the stories, visit the Program Room to make a tree picture of your own. "

                                                                      

 Featured Stories:

OLIVER'S TREES by Kit Chase

TAP THE MAGIC TREE by Christie Matheson

MAPLE by Lori Nichols

Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.

For more info. go here.

Explore Virtual Puppetry and CG Animation Drop-in Session/Tour for kids ages 7 and up presented by Digipen at Northwest Film Forum in Seattle - Sunday, January 25th 2014 from 12-3pm

EXPLORE VIRTUAL PUPPETRY AND CG ANIMATION WITH DIGIPEN
January 25, 12pm-3pmA free drop-in tour for ages 7+

Ever wanted to get a glimpse of the magic behind CG animation? Drop in at our free afternoon session to see examples of how technology is being blended with traditional art and digital puppeteering. This opportunity is presented byDigiPen Institute of Technology, a world-renowned leader in education and research in computer interactive technologies, located in Redmond, WA. The DigiPen team has some amazing surprises lined up for you!

For more info. go here.

DigiPen offers Free Preview events for elementary, middle and high school students in March and April in Redmond - Registration for the free preview days this year opens on Monday, January 5th 2015!

My son hasn't been old enough to attend these yet but I hear they are pretty cool!

" These free events will give elementary, middle, and high school students the chance to preview our upcoming course offerings. Attendees will also receive a discount of either $100 for a two-week workshop or $35 for a one-week workshop during the 2015 summer!

Each summer, DigiPen offers one-week and two-week workshops that introduce students to a variety of fun and engaging Video Game Programming, Game Design, Fine Arts and Multimedia Production, and Engineering topics. We offer Teen Workshops for students entering grades 8-12, Junior Workshops for students entering grades 4-7, and Young Explorer Workshops for students entering grades 1-3. These programs are offered at DigiPen’s Redmond, WA, campus, located within minutes of Nintendo of America, Microsoft Game Studios, and Valve Software at the heart of the video game industry.

Registration for 2015 Preview Days will be open on January 5, 2015. In order to make room for all interested participants, attending parties and families must be limited to no more than four guests each. There will be a separate schedule for students and parents. Please register each participating student separately (even if there is more than one student in the same party), and feel free to contact us at projectfun@digipen.edu for further information.

*Note: Combination of discounts cannot exceed $250 for two-week workshops and $100 for one-week workshops. Discounts available for on-site summer workshops at DigiPen in Redmond, WA. The Preview Day Discount is only available to first time students in the ProjectFUN Workshops. "

                        2015 Summer Workshop Preview Day Dates:

                                                             Saturday, March 28, 2015
                                                               Saturday, April 4, 2015

                                                              Saturday, April 18, 2015

Each full-day event includes:

                             A welcome presentation by DigiPen President and Founder, Claude Comair
                             A preview of select workshops on Video Game Programming, Fine Arts and 

                                           Multimedia Production, Engineering, and Game Design.

                                            Complimentary lunch at DigiPen’s Bits & Bytes Café

Check-in begins at 9:00 am. 

Registration and additional details about these events will be available on January 5, 2015. 

For questions, check out our FAQ below or contact us at projectfun@digipen.edu. "

For more info. go here.