2014 Celebrate Shoreline Festival with pony rides, reptiles, a Caspar Babypants performance, petting zoo, car show, bounce houses and LOTS more - Today, Saturday, August 16th 2014 - Now until 8pm

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Festival Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Family area: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Main Stage: 1:00 – 8:00 pm Family Stage: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm Car Show: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Beer Garden: 12:00 – 8:00 pm MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE 1:00 - 2:30 pm      World Dance  2:30 - 3:00 pm      Kid Challenge Award Ceremony  3:00 - 4:00 pm      Michelle Taylor & the Blues Junkies:  R & B 4:30 - 6:00 pm      Doublewide: Country 6:30 – 8:00 pm      Cover Band: The Spazmatics FAMILY STAGE SCHEDULESponsored by the Dale Turner YMCA 11:30 am - 12:30 pm      Matt Henry Trained Human (Juggler) 1:00 - 2:00 pm      Reptile Isle 2:30 - 3:30 pm      Caspar Babypants 4:00 –5:00 pm      Matt Henry Trained Human (Juggler)

FAMILY AREA 11:00 am – 6:00 pm      Pony Rides 11:00 am – 6:00 pm      Petting Zoo 12:30 & 3:30 pm        Last Leaf Productions presents:        Who Stole the Queen of Heart's Tarts? 11:00 am – 6:00 pm      Inflatables FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS: 11:00 am - 6:00 p.m. Roving Entertainment Face Painting Gymnastics Martial Arts Lego Area Bubble Play Area Hands-On Area Hi Striker Carnival Game Community Booths Emergency Vehicles for Touring MAIN STAGE AREA Robo Surfer  12:00 - 8:00 pm Beer Garden 12:00 – 8:00 pm Sponsored by Club Hollywood Cas

For more info. go here.

Celebration Lane at the Bellevue Collection - Now through New Year's Eve 2013 at 7pm! (In case you missed it from the Winter Break post!)

CELEBRATION LANE at The Bellevue Collection
December 26 - 31
Nightly at 7 pm
On the Sidewalks between Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place

" Be sure join in our fantastic celebratory salute to the New Year with a display of brilliant lights and music that has everyone rocking to the beat. Added fun with bubbles that fall from the sky as the drummers and characters dance to lively songs. "

Mentioned this previously in the winter break post but in case you missed it...

We did this on the 26th and the dressed-up characters handed out horns at 6:45pm for kids to blow to celebrate the upcoming New Year! Lots of fun including upbeat music, pretty lights and light show, "bubble" snow and dancing characters as well as the toy soldier drummer boys/girls!

For more info. go here.

 

Rally to Improve Birth on Labor Day at Denny Park in Seattle locally + 170 locations internationally - Monday, September 2nd 2013 from 10am-12pm

" We encourage men, women, and children to come stand in support of evidence-based maternity care and that women have the legal authority and autonomy over what is done to her body and her baby around childbirth. "

" This movement isn’t about natural birth vs. medicated birth. It’s not about hospital birth vs. homebirth or birth center birth. It’s about women being capable of making safer, more informed decisions about their care and that of their babies, when they are given full and accurate information about their care options, including the potential harms, benefits, and alternatives. It’s about respect for women and their decisions in childbirth, including how, where, and with whom they give birth; and the right to be treated with dignity and compassion. "

In Seattle - " If you have any leftover bubbles, bring them along for the kids! We'll have some coloring pages and crayons, as well as sidewalk chalk for artistic fun!! " 

For more info. go here.

 

Celebrate Shoreline Festival with pony rides, reptile show, Caspar Babypants and more! - Today, Saturday, August 17th until 8pm

Highlights for kids:

Caspar Babypants 

Reptile Isle

Pony Rides: Seattle Pony Party
Petting Zoo: Animal Encounters 

Car Show
Kids Theater/Story Area: Last Leaf Treasure Island performance: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm (Times may change)
Inflatable toys by Fun Rent
Magic by Bob Bailey
Face Painting
Gymnastics: Seattle Gymnastics Academy
Martial Arts: Martial Arts Center
Lego Area by TrainBuilder Production
Bubble Play Area
Hands-On Area: Run by North City Co-Op Preschool
Hi Striker (Carnival Game)
Community Booths
Vehicles for Touring: Fire, Police, Metro 

and more!

For more info. go here.

 

Kids Showtime Summer Series 2013 with puppet shows, magic and more at Laurelhurst Community Center in Seattle - Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays at 11am - Starting July 10th 2013! This is "Less than a Latte" each at $5 per family!

For more info. go here.

Summer Solstice Celebration with Bubbleman, Eric Ode and more in Burien - Friday, June 21st 2013 from 10am-1pm - Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy!

For more info. go here.

1st Annual Bubble Bash 2013 presented by Alpha Delta Phi at UW's Liberal Arts Quad in Seattle - Saturday, June 1st 2013 from 10am-2pm

What a fun event!

" Come join Seattle Children’s hospital and the members of the Alpha Delta Phi at the University of Washington in our first annual Bubble Bash. The day will include tasty food, arts, carnival games, University of Washington athletes, Dubs the Husky, and lots of Bubbles! Why bubbles?
Kids love bubbles and they put a smile on everyone's face! The highlight of the event will be the Bubble March. Starting at the northeast corner of Red Square, participants will proceed through the Liberal Arts Quadrangle blowing bubbles joined by family, friends, and members of the UW and greater Seattle Community. Carnival games and food will be located throughout the Liberal Arts Quadrangle. Save the date, June 1st, and get excited to blow some bubbles! "

Doesn't say but probably a small fee for arts and games.

 

U. of Washington, The Liberal Arts Quadrangle. "The Quad"
1401 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98195
Click here for directions to parking.

 

 

 

For more info go here.  

 

 

 

 

"U Village Kids" event with Kindie-bands performances, magic and more at University Village in Seattle - Sunday, April 28th 2013 from 11am-4pm - Update: Schedule added!

Great event happening at U-Village! Take the kids and have fun!

" 4 feet and under? • Check out a real-life police car, fire truck and the folks that drive them • Boogie to the beats of Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies • Plant a clover • Adopt a pet • Or, at the very least, a balloon animal • Get your face painted • Ooh and ahh over the magic tricks of Louie Foxx • Catch some bubbles • Rock out with The Not-Its! • Wind down with kid’s yoga… and more!

From baby bump to a full brood, U Village K.I.D.S. will feature fun and educational activities for kids of all ages and local expert resources for parents (and parents-to-be!) — we hope to see you there! "

 Schedule:

11:00 am – Zambini Brothers present The Tasty Tale of Brave Sir Bump puppet show

12:00 pm – Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies perform

1:00 pm – Magic show by Louie Foxx

2:30 pm – The Not-Its! perform

3:30 pm – Kid’s Yoga with Athleta

For more info. go here.

Fun in the Sun Toy Testing event at Bellevue Art and Frame/The Toy Place - Saturday, July 14th 2012 from 12-4pm

A fun toy testing event!

Image courtesy of BAF/TTP

For more info. go here.

Free Flights for Kids during the Annual Airport Appreciation Day/Aviation Day - Saturday, May 5th 2012 from 9am-2pm

Airport Appreciation Day / Aviation Day!

Image courtesy of City of Arlington

Kids ages 8-17 will get FREE airplane rides to celebrate Airport Appreciation Day/Aviation Day in Arlington, WA. This event is sponsored by the Young Eagles and there will be lots of fun activities to do too-see flyer above!


For more info. call 360-435-5857 or 360-403-3470 or go here.

Dr. Maze's Farm Earth Day Weekend Celebration - Friday through Sunday, April 20th, 21st and 22nd 2012 from 10am-6pm All Weekend!

Check out the Earth Day Weekend Celebration at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond! The kids can check out the cute farm animals, do the mazes, and make some bubbles (Friday at 3pm). For a fee they can do crafts, hayrides, rubber duck races and more!



For more info. go here.

Pumpkin Patch opens at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond - Friday-Sunday, September 30th through October 2nd - Various Times

Hey everyone! The Pumpkin Patch opens Friday at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond. Time to start looking for the perfect pumpkin! While there, the kids can check out the cute farm animals, listen to music (on Saturday and Sunday), do the mini mazes, and make some bubbles (Friday-now at 3:30pm). For a fee they can do the just opened Honeybee Corn Maze, crafts, hayrides, rubber duck races and more!


For more info. go here.


Do you have a favorite farm in the greater Seattle area that you like to visit in the fall? Leave a comment here naming the farm and what you like about it and I will add it to a farms list for an upcoming post - especially include farms that offer some free stuff to do/watch/explore too!

Honeybee Corn Maze opening weekend at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond - Friday-Sunday, September 16th, 17th, & 18th from 10am-6pm each day!

Check out Dr. Maze's Farm this weekend. The kids can check out the cute farm animals, listen to music (on Saturday and Sunday), do the mini mazes, and make some bubbles (Friday at 2pm). For a fee they can do the just opened Honeybee Corn Maze, crafts, hayrides, rubber duck races and more!

For more info. go here.

"It's Still Summer" event at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond - Friday-Sunday, September 9th through 11th

Check out Dr. Maze's Farm this weekend. The kids can check out the cute farm animals, listen to music (on Saturday and Sunday), do the mazes, and make some bubbles (Friday at 2pm). For a fee they can do crafts, hayrides, rubber duck races, tethered Hot Air Balloon rides (Saturday 11am-1pm) and more!

For more info. go here.

Summer Sunflower Celebration at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond - Friday, August 19th through Sunday, August 21st from 10am-6pm each day!

Go and see the Summer Sunflower Celebration at Dr. Maze's Farm this weekend. The kids can check out the cute farm animals, listen to music (on Saturday and Sunday) do the mazes, and make some bubbles. For a fee they can do crafts, hayrides, rubber duck races and more!

For more info. go here.

 

3rd Annual Awesome August Kid's Day at Country Village - Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th from 11am-4pm

      Country Village’s Awesome August Kid’s Day!

Take the kids and enjoy two days of fun activities including train rides, pony rides, "Spaceport" demonstration, Art on the Spot, face painting, balloon animals, Library to Go Van (Sat only), Karate demonstration, craft booths, bouncy houses, Tumble Bus (Sat only), stage performances, snow cones, nail painting, bubble tub, sidewalk chalk art, stomp rockets, hackysac demos, chopstick challenge, bracelet making, hand stamps, toy giveaways, mural painting, clown, zube tubes, sprinklers, wand drawing, games, prizes, entertainment and more! 

 For more info. go here.

Lavender and Herb Celebration at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond - Friday, July 15 - Sunday, 17th from 10am-6pm

 
Go and see the Lavender and Herb Celebration and another Bubble Friday (from 2-3pm) happening at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond.  They will have bubbles-lots of them, bubble games and bubble painting! Also, check out the farm animals and mazes too. And this weekend, you can watch a demonstration of botanical distillation. Other activities available 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.

1st "Bubble Friday"- a new free event at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond on Friday, June 17th from 2-3pm

Go and see the first Bubble Friday at Dr. Maze's Farm in Redmond. They will have bubbles-lots of them, bubble games and bubble painting! Also, check out the farm animals and mazes too. Other activities available 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 and be sure to check out the info. about the new Rubber Duck Races, also less than a latte at $2 and the Farmathalon event going on this weekend! Sounds like the good ol' days!

For location info. go here.

1st Picnic Party at Izilla Toys in Wallingford - Thursday, May 26th from 5:30-8pm

Izilla's Family Picnic Party

Izilla Toys - Wallingford location - is having their 1st Picnic Party tomorrow and you can pack some dinner or grab takeout and join them on the West patio for Richard Twist's bubble show. Afterwards head on in for facepainting, balloon artists, plus you can enter to win a Wallingford Center Merchant raffle basket!

For more info. go here.

Backyard Wildlife Fair with Ciscoe Morris - Saturday, May 14th, 9am-3pm

Ciscoe Morris will be speaking at the Backyard Wildlife Fair in Tukwila Saturday! There will also be exhibits, tours and kids can do arts and crafts, plant seeds, make a bird house, attend storytime with Ranger Rick,  see the amazing bubble show of Bubbleman and celebrate Shelly the Snails' birthday!

For more info. go here.