Free Lollypop at See's Candies today for National Lollipop Day! - Wednesday, July 20th 2016 - All day!

Free candy!! Need I say more?!

"Sugarcoat your year by entering our National Lollypop Day sweeps for the chance to win 12 months' worth of Lollypops! And don't forget to celebrate with us at a shop tomorrow to get your free Lollypop! http://bit.ly/29zJ3uk "

 A FREE Lollypop from See's Candies to celebrate National Lollipop Day!

Just a little excited 4 years ago!

For more info. go here.

Two Harvest Festivals with all kinds of free family fun tomorrow! One at Occidental Park in Seattle and one at Molbak's in Woodinville - Saturday, October 17th 2015 from 11am-4pm (Seattle's until 3pm)

Celebrate the change of seasons with Fall Family Harvest in Occidental Square Park.

Bring the whole family down on Saturday, Oct. 17 for FREE fun in the historic Pioneer Square park. Halloween costumes encouraged!

- KidsQuest Museum activity for children

- An inflatable obstacle course

- An inflatable football game

- Face painter

- Live music

- Free candy

- Outdoor games and activities

- More! 

                                                                       

AND...

The leaves are turning and the kids are wiggling -- time to pack up the crew and head to Molbak’s for a day of family fun! 

BOOGIE DOWN: Dance to the award-winning family rock band, Recess Monkey.

CARVE IT UP: Be amazed and entertained by master pumpkin carver, Russ Leno. 

GET CRAFTY: Visit the Kid’s Corral, hosted by The Nest, for fun crafts and games; and make a pinecone birdfeeder with the Eastside Audubon Society.

DIG IN: Join Lisa Taylor for a puppet show filled with garden critters and hands-on fun.

 

GRAB A BITE: Treat the family to gourmet mini donuts from Mini The Dough Nut and check out the samples in our Home department.

STRIKE A POSE: Let artist, Tamara Belland, paint your portrait in watercolor; and bring your camera—there will be photo ops aplenty.

VOTE: Cast a vote for your favorite pumpkin carved by Molbak’s talented staff members.

For more info. on Seattle's event go here.

For more info. on Woodinville's event go here.

Kiwanis Club of Kirkland Hosts 40th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Kirkland Community at Peter Kirk Park - Sunday, April 5th 2015 at 1:30pm

Image courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Kirkland 

This is a free community event featuring 30,000 eggs and some Easter/Spring characters for kids ages 1-12 divided into 3 ages groups!

For more info. go here and here.

Spring Egg Hunt at Thriftway in West Seattle - Saturday, April 4th 2015 at 9am

For more info. go here.

Eggstravaganza presented by Gold Creek Woodinville at the Brightwater Treatment Plant in Maltby - Saturday, April 4th 2015 from 2-4pm

For more info. go here.

Seattle Egg Hunts for April 4th 2015! Don't forget your baskets and cameras!

Image courtesy of Seattle Parks and Recreation

Here are the Seattle Egg Hunt festivities thanks to Seattle Parks and Recreation!

NORTHEAST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for treats and treasures

 Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for treats and treasures

Meadowbrook Community Center at Nathan Hale H.S. Track

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Laurelhurst Spring Egg Hunt

What: Bring a basket to hunt for eggs and special prizes

Laurelhurst Park

Ages:  12 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, arrive by 9:45 a.m., April 4

Cost: Free with canned food donation

NORTHWEST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for spring candy and eggs

 Ballard Community Center, Bitter Lake Annex, Loyal Heights Community Center, Magnolia Community Center

Ages: 2-10

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Cost: Non-perishable food item (optional)

Spring Egg Scramble

What: Bring a basket and hunt for goodies

 Green Lake Community Center

Ages: 10 and under

Time: 10 a.m. (ages 3 and under), 10:30 a.m. (ages 4-7), 11 a.m. (ages 8-10), April 4

Cost: Non-perishable food item (optional)

3rd Annual Cal Anderson Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt complete with face painting, jump toy, DJ and more

Cal Anderson Park

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m.-noon, April 4

Cost: Donations accepted

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Collect treasures in your basket

 Montlake Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m., April 4

SOUTHEAST:

The Beach Egg-Stravaganza

What: Egg hunt and activities

 Rainier Beach Community Center

Ages: 2-10

Time: 10 a.m. sharp (arrive by 9:45 a.m.), April 4

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt and activities

Jefferson and Rainier Community Centers

Ages: 10 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

SOUTHWEST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt, breakfast

Alki Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 9:30 a.m., April 4

Cost: Donations accepted

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt

 Alki, Delridge, High Point and South Park Community Centers

Ages: 12 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

For more info. go here.

For information about community center locations and contact information, click here.

Additional FREE Egg Hunts (plus one for dogs!) for the Eastside! - Saturday, April 4th 2015 - Various times

Here is a list of additional FREE local area Egg Hunts for the Eastside! Don't forget your Easter baskets and your camera for photo ops with the Easter bunny! Have fun!


BELLEVUE/MEDINA:

Medina Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00am ...Info. here.
Northwest side of Medina Park, for ages 12 & under.


ISSAQUAH:

Gilman Village Easter Eggstravaganza - 11am-2pm ...Info. here.  Stores/Shops will have Easter egg treats and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos too! (Bring your camera!)


SAMMAMISH:

Sammamish Family YMCA Eggstravaganza - 10am-12pm...Info. here.
Highlights: Easter Bunny & Friends, Carnival Games, Bounce House, crafts and more! "Join us at our NEW LOCATION at Sammamish City Commons"

FALL CITY:

5th Annual Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Egg Hunt - 11 AM for more info. call 425-736-7252 or go here. For directions go here.  For ages 12 & under. Cookies and refreshments provided.

SNOQUALMIE:

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 10am ...Info. here.  For ages 1-12.

Downtown’s Hoppin’ in Downtown Snoqualmie - 10am-1pm...Info. here.  Bring baskets and gather goodies at downtown businesses. For all ages.

Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt at Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park (Snoqualmie, across from Centennial Park) - 11am ...Info. here.

Bring your dog and your basket and join us for fun in the park. Collect eggs filled with doggie treats and prizes, plus tennis balls. (!)

Suggested donation for participation $5 (all who donate will receive a dog brush)

Supports the Snoqualmie Valley Pet Food Bank




REDMOND:

Easter Eggstravaganza - 12-4pm ...Info here.
Hop on over with your Easter basket for some festive family fun! Enjoy an egg hunt, sparkly egg decorating, a cuddly bunny petting zoo, bouncy house, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, photo booth, special retail offers, lively kid activities, and goodie bags.


MERCER ISLAND:

Spring Eggs-travaganza! Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 5pm-6pm...Info. here.
For ages 6 & under, with a special area for ages 1-3. No parents on the field for ages 4-6.
$5 donation/family.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 8:30-9pm...Info. here. For ages 7-10.
Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs and look for a golden egg during the Eggs-travaganza for an “eggstra” special surprise. NO Parents on the field! $5 donation/family.

Additional FREE Egg Hunts for the Eastside! - Saturday, April 4th 2015 - Various times

Here is a list of additional FREE local area Egg Hunts for the Eastside! Don't forget your Easter baskets and your camera for photo ops with the Easter bunny! Have fun!


BELLEVUE/MEDINA:

Medina Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00am ...Info. here.
Northwest side of Medina Park, for ages 12 & under.


ISSAQUAH:

Gilman Village Easter Eggstravaganza - 11am-2pm ...Info. here.  Stores/Shops will have Easter egg treats and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos too! (Bring your camera!)


SAMMAMISH:

Sammamish Family YMCA Eggstravaganza - 10am-12pm...Info. here.
Highlights: Easter Bunny & Friends, Carnival Games, Bounce House, crafts and more! "Join us at our NEW LOCATION at Sammamish City Commons"

FALL CITY:

5th Annual Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Egg Hunt - 11 AM for more info. call 425-736-7252 or go here. For directions go here.  For ages 12 & under. Cookies and refreshments provided.

SNOQUALMIE:

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 10am ...Info. here.  For ages 1-12.

Downtown’s Hoppin’ in Downtown Snoqualmie - 10am-1pm...Info. here.  Bring baskets and gather goodies at downtown businesses. For all ages.

Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt at Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park (Snoqualmie, across from Centennial Park) - 11am ...Info. here.

Bring your dog and your basket and join us for fun in the park. Collect eggs filled with doggie treats and prizes, plus tennis balls. (!)

Suggested donation for participation $5 (all who donate will receive a dog brush)

Supports the Snoqualmie Valley Pet Food Bank




REDMOND:

Easter Eggstravaganza - 12-4pm ...Info here.
Hop on over with your Easter basket for some festive family fun! Enjoy an egg hunt, sparkly egg decorating, a cuddly bunny petting zoo, bouncy house, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, photo booth, special retail offers, lively kid activities, and goodie bags.


MERCER ISLAND:

Spring Eggs-travaganza! Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 5pm-6pm...Info. here.
For ages 6 & under, with a special area for ages 1-3. No parents on the field for ages 4-6.
$5 donation/family.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 8:30-9pm...Info. here. For ages 7-10.
Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs and look for a golden egg during the Eggs-travaganza for an “eggstra” special surprise. NO Parents on the field! $5 donation/family.

ANNUAL GREAT COMMUNITY EGG HUNT WITH 30,000 EGGS (YES, 30,000!), BOUNCE HOUSES, FIRE TRUCK AND MORE IN WOODINVILLE - SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH 2015 - STARTING AT 12PM - SEE START TIMES FOR AGE GROUPS AND PLEASE BRING A CANNED FOOD ITEM FOR DONATION! - DON'T FORGET YOUR EASTER BASKETS, BUCKETS OR BAGS!

Rain or shine head to the Woodinville Fields (next to the Y at the Carol Edwards Center) in downtown Woodinville for a huge Easter Egg Hunt now presented by multiple churches. The Easter egg count is 30,000 again this year! 

 The Easter Bunny will be there and there will also be facepainting, bounce houses and slides, a firetruck, and maybe free food samples too (ie. Jimmy John's, etc.) as it has been done in the past, plus more free fun!  

 We have done this a couple of times and it is tons of fun and one of my favorite annual events! 

This is a FREE event...please consider bringing canned food for donation.

Happy (Egg) Hunting!

For more info. go here.

13 Halloween Happenings at local malls and IKEA! - Friday, October 31st 2014 - Various locations and times

Bellevue Square's Halloween Family Fun Fest 5-7pm


Trick-or-Treating - Visit participating merchants throughout The Bellevue Collection to receive sweet treats and other goblin goodies!

Balloon-Tying Clowns - Say hello to any of the roving clowns throughout Bellevue Square & have them make a special balloon creation!

Mad Science Booth - Children can explore their favorite mad science experiments including slime & dry ice at the booth located on the 2nd level, outside J.Jill!

Take Your Own Photo Booth - Be sure to bring your own camera and take your photo at any of the four booths located near Escape Outdoors, Talbots, Macy’s and Optical Illusions!

Pagliacci Pizza - Learn how to toss pizza dough like a pro. Come visit the Pagliacci Pizza booth outside lululemon athletica on the 2nd level.

Live Performances by Brian Vogan - Their Halloween performance will be in Bellevue Square Center Court. Dance-friendly costumes highly recommended! Catch a show at 5 pm and 6 pm.


Info. here.



MarketPlace at Factoria's Halloween  4-6pm

Our 5th Annual Halloween Trick 'r Treat Celebration. Music, games and prices and more to be announced. Bring the kids to Trick 'r Treat for a safe and sane Halloween!

Info. here.



Country Village's Safe Halloween 4-6pm

Costume up and enjoy a fun, family-filled SAFE Trick or Treating experience. Participating shops will be offering treats to your little ghouls, ghosts witches and chickens (while supplies last). Visit out our shops 4pm-6pm. Halloween photos at The Village Bean all day long.

Info. here. 



Family Halloween Celebration with Eli Rosenblatt at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park 6-6:45pm

What a fabulous way to celebrate Halloween! Musician Eli Rosenblatt brings toghether world-music, language, movement and imagination in a high-energy mix to create an exciting interactive experience. Oritinal salsa, swing, samba and hip-hop songs inspire free self-expression in a spontaneous, joyful atmosphere for people of all ages.

This special family performance is made possible by our wonderful friends at KCLS.

Info. here.

Alderwood Mall's Trick or Treating - October 31st 2014 - various stores various times - see list on their site.

Info. here.





Southcenter Mall's "Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating!" at 4-6pm

Join participating retailers for trick or treating, crafts and a complimentary photo booth in Macy's Court.

Use #TweetandTreat @WestfieldSC in our photo booth and you'll be entered to win a $50 Westfield gift card and a family four pack of tickets to Pacific Science Center's new exhibit, The Science of Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Festivities are for children 12 years of age and under who are accompanied by an adult. Please, no face masks or painted faces for those over 12 years of age.

Info. here.



Northgate Mall's Boo Bash - 4-9pm

Dress up in your Spook-tacular costumes and join Northgate Mall for games, entertainment and treats. This a free, family event. Our Kidgits Club members will receive a special goodie bag!

Info. here.

Mill Creek Town Center's "Treats on Main Street"4:30-6:30pm

Bring the family to the Mill Creek Town Center and trick or treat at participating businesses from 4:30 – 6:30pm. 

Info. here.



Crossroads Mall-O-Ween 5-7pm

Ko Ko Jo will be on stage and Trick or Treating!

Info. here.


Redmond Town Center's "HOWL"-O-WEEN 4-7PM

This Halloween, all the lil’ ghosts and ghouls will be making their way to Redmond Town Center to seek treats from participating merchants. Join us from 4pm - 7pm for a howling good time!

Info. here.



University Village's Trick or Treat 4-6pm

Join University Village for a Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Friday, October 31 from 4-6pm.

Visit many University Village stores and restaurants for Halloween candy for kids — and some treats for parents too!

Info. here. 



Gilman Village's Trick or Treating 4-6pm


Gilman Village will again have Trick or Treating for children up to 12 years old on Halloween Friday, Oct. 31st. Trick or Treating will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at participating stores.

As an extra treat, be sure to bring your camera to take pictures of your child with afriendly Frankenstein's Monster who will be here for the occasion.


Info. here. 



IKEA'S Trick or Treat Spooktacular 3-7pm (site says 2012 but it is this year's event)
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to IKEA Seattle for trick or treating. There will be special prizes waiting at different locations throughout the store. Event will last until 7pm or until supplies run out.  

Info. here.

   

4-6 pm Trick-or-Treat at participating Town Center merchants.  Look for balloons outside participating stores.  - See more at: http://www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/community-halloween-party#sthash.qbwmvdib.dpuf

Celebrate at Third Place and the Town Center at Lake Forest PArk.

4-6 pm Trick-or-Treat at participating Town Center merchants.  Look for balloons outside participating stores.

6:30 - 8 pm Party in the Commons!  Eli Rosenblatt takes the stage to entertain with lively music and dance.  Costume contests, games, crafts, and of course, more treats!  This is an Arts Crush North featured event.
- See more at: http://www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/community-halloween-party#sthash.qbwmvdib.dpuf

Trick or Treat on the Waterfront with treats, firetrucks, games, Elsa, Spiderman and more fun in Seattle - Sunday, October 26th 2014 from 11am-3pm

" Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Downtown’s Waterfront and trick-or-treat at participating businesses from the Ferry Terminal to the Old Spaghetti Factory. "

Print out the Trick-or-Treat Map here:
http://www.downtownseattle.com/assets/2014/10/Trick-or-Treat-on-the-Waterfront-2014-Map.pdf

Participating Businesses: 
Alaskan Sourdough Bakery 
Anthony's Restaurants
Argosy Cruises
Bell Harbor Marina
Copperworks Distilling & Tasting Room
The Crab Pot Seattle
The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar
The Old Spaghetti Factory - Seattle
Seattle Great Wheel
Seattle Aquarium
Victoria Clipper
Waterfront Carousel, Miner's Landing at Pier 57 Seattle
WSDOT Ferry Terminal at Pier 52

Activities at Waterfront Park/Alaskan Way:
Photo booth with Waterfront Seattle
Captain Q&A aboard Ride the Ducks of Seattle
Bike your way to a free smoothie with BridgeSpan Health
Tricycle races and crafts with Red Tricycle
Fire Engine show-and-tell with Seattle Fire Department
Meet Princess Elsa, Spider-Man, a Halloween clown and a friendly vampire with Live Wires
Skee ball, ring toss, basket ball shootout and even more games with Merry Makers Inc.

Trick-or-Treat bags will be provided for the children courtesy of DowntownSeattleParking.com

When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 from 11am - 3pm

Where: Waterfront Park/Pier 58, 1301 Alaskan Way

Cost: FREE

For more info. go here.

West Seattle Harvest Festival - Sunday, October 26th 2014 from 10am-2pm

" Over 40 farmers will be sharing their goods at the peak of harvest, while families can come in their Halloween costumes and do a little trick-or-treat. Halloween doesn’t have to be just candy, we can also enjoy the bounty the earth has to offer.

There will be fun activities for the kids which will include Kids Costume Parade, Trick-or-Treat, and Harvest Crafts and Games brought by the community! All for free!

THE DAY’S SCHEDULE:

10am – 2pm: Farmers Market

10am – 2pm: Harvest Activities

11am-1pm: Chili Competition

11:30: Costume Parade, Junction Plaza Park

12pm: Trick-or-Treating

You’ll also find:

Haunted House – Join RE/MAX for a spine-tingling tour through an eerie haunted estate; home to zombies, ghouls and supernatural surprises for the more daring souls… Or, for the very young and faint of heart, try the fun, glittery, pumpkin room, sprinkled with fairy dust and adorned with whimsical delight! RE/MAX Junction 4727 44th Avenue SW 11am-1pm "

For more info. go here and here.

FREE LOLLYPOP AT SEE'S CANDIES LOCATIONS FOR NATIONAL LOLLIPOP DAY! - SUNDAY, JULY 20TH 2014 - ALL DAY!

 A FREE Lollypop from See's Candies to celebrate National Lollipop Day!

Just a little excited 2 years ago!

For more info. go here.

Wizard Fest with fun activities, giveaways and more at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday, July 12th 2014 from 11am-5pm

" Don your robes, capes & magical attire and join Country Village Shops for a day full of enchantment!

There will be magical fun all day long! Wizard shows, wizard quests, fantasy authors, and magical vendors!

Tickled Pink will be selling wizard capes, tutus & magic wands. In additon, for those dressed in costume, they will get a Harry Potter lightening bolt on their forehead!

Zero & Somebuddy will be holding the Quiddich Run in the back field at 1:00pm & 3:00pm.

Make a clay wand with Artist Dennis Brown (free with $10 purchase at any shop).

Get a sprinkle of magical fairy dust in your hair at Bella and Max.

Toys that Teach will have free magical sparkly wands (while supplies last)!

Select a "magical" rock from O'Malley & Potter Feel Good Products

Get a 3 card reading for $5 at Magic Earth Art

Schedule Wizardly Reflexology, $15/45 min or a Holy Fire Reiki session at Life Solutions Healing Arts Center

Color your own "magic boxes" at Sankara Imports.

Stop into the Village Bean for a magical menu - items include "Butter Beer, Dragon Snot Italian Sodas, Little Wizard Lunch and Grand Wizard Feast.

Whitehouse Antiques & Candy Shoppe is offering a free old fashioned candy stick for those in costume.

Find Your Familiar (animal companion) at The Creativity Place. Create fun, magical crafts, spells, & potions all day long. 

JJ Books is offering 25% off used books and fantasy author Basil Sprig will be signing his book and leading the Wizard Quest. 

Eclectic Haven, Quite the Find, and Poppies Home & Garden are offering 10% off for those dressed in costume. 

Click on the link below for CAPE MAKING INSTRUCTIONS. There is also a 20% off coupon at Keepsake Fabrics for your Wizard Fest cape fabric!  "

For more info. 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!