Fun with Frosty featuring special appearances, a magic show, games, a craft project and more at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday, December 18th 2015 from 12-3pm

For more info. go here.

MiniMaker Faire with crafts, storytime, speakers, robotics, demos, coding, hands-on activities and more at Barnes and Noble stores around the country - Saturday and Sunday - November 7th and 8th 2015 - Various locations, various times, various activities!

Check out the Science and Technology themed event happening at Barnes and Noble this weekend!

" Join us to see demonstrations and experience some of the latest products in 3D printing, robotics, coding, programming and more. "

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.

​​KIDS' ECO DAY​ with crafts, yoga, zumba, storytime and more at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - Saturday, July 18th 2015 from 10:30-3pm

​​KIDS' ECO DAY​

" Bring your family to Kids’ Saturdays, where kids explore the Olympic Sculpture Park through drop-in art activities, family-friendly yoga, storytime, and more. Today, learn more about the earth and rethink the ways we experience our natural environment. "

Yoga

10:30–11:30 am

Enjoy free outdoor yoga with instructors from 8 Limbs Yoga. Bring your own mat, water, and any needed supplies. Rain or shine!

SAM Creates

11 am–1 pm

"Woolgathering" art activity with Mandy Greer

Come explore the idea of thrift, creative re-use, and the basics of crocheting while working in the park on a large-scale community project with multidisciplinary artist Mandy Greer. Work with Mandy to re-create her memory of a tiny cave in Iceland, using re-claimed fibers in silver and gray, and ethically-sourced wool from Washington State farmers. All skill levels welcome, imperfections encouraged!

King County EcoConsumer

11 am–1 pm

Get your green on and tap into your crafty side by using recycled materials in fun new ways. Learn more about how you can be an EcoConsumer!

Storytime

1 pm

Snuggle up, get cozy, and enjoy listening to stories about art and the environment hand-picked by SAM.

Public Tour

1 pm

Site, Sculpture, Shoreline: Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park.

Zumba

2–3 pm

Fusing Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves, free Zumba® Latin dance-fitness lessons are a great way to spend the afternoon. Tennis shoes and water bottle recommended. Rain or shine!

For more info. go here.

SOLSTICE SCIENCE ON THE LIBRARY LAWN at the Fremont Library - Saturday, June 20th 2015 from 11:30am-1:30pm

" Kids (and your grownups) - let's get the summer started with a fun afternoon of wild science, crafts, snacks and free books. Take a break from the Fremont Solstice Festival to help us do science experiments right in front of the library. Then sign up for this year's Summer of Learning and get a free book! "

For more info. go here.

Sample a Summer Camp with crafts, snacks and a language mini-class at Sponge in Seattle - Saturday, June 20th from 10am-11:30am - RSVP!

Check out a free sample class at this Summer Camp preview! 

Thanks to Margaret for the submission to the FreePlay Kids calendar. :-)

" Looking for a language camp for your child, but wonder what a day at language camp looks like?  Come give your little one a taste of the fun that's in store at Sponge's free mini-camp workshop in Mt. Baker (3107 S. Day St. Seattle, 98144) on Saturday, June 20, 10:00-11:30 AM.  Kids will revel in crafts, snacks, and fun Mandarin and Spanish mini-classes, while parents and caregivers soak up the who, what, where, when, how and why of Sponge summer camps.  

Hope to see you at the camp preview... bring a friend (or two) along!

RSVP to events@spongeschool.com or call 206-227-7138. "

For more info. go here.

For more info. on Sponge go here.

To view the schedule of camps, go here.

4th Annual Polish Festival Seattle (with additional children's activities!) at Seattle Center - Saturday, July 11th 2015 from 12-8pm

Go and check out the Polish Festival and enjoy all things of the Polish culture as well as some fun children's activities!

Many thanks to Marija for submitting this to the FreePlay Kids calendar!

" The very popular Polish Festival returns to Seattle Center on July 11, 2015 as part of Festal cultural programs. Come explore and experience Polish cultural traditions and contemporary achievements through live music, dance performances, workshops, exhibits, and children's activities. Merchandise market place will showcase Polish glass art, hand-crafted pottery, amber jewelry, crystal, and cut-out paper art (wycinanki); it will also provide information about local Polish-American community and travel to Poland. The beer garden will be well stocked with a variety of imported Polish beer, and the food booths will serve plenty of authentic Polish food.

This summer the Festival will feature many new children's activities including crafts, a drawing contest, story time, and an interactive science presentation based on experiments of Maria Sklodowska Curie.  The Festival's featured Polish region is the Polish Highlands (Podhale).  The unique traditions of Polish Highlanders (Górale) and the splendor of the Polish Tatra mountains  will be showcased with regional artifacts exhibit, performances of authentic music and dance, and special sheep cheese (oscypki) from the mountains.

The Polish community is proud to present this Festival and provide an opportunity to share its Polish heritage and find common ground with others, to foster understanding between cultures and build a greater Seattle community overall. "

For more info. go here.

Tom's of Maine hosts a fun recycle/upcycle event at Whole Foods in Bellevue - Saturday, April 11th 2015 from 11am-3pm

Join Tom's of Maine as they present a recycle/upcycle event with fun activities for the kiddos!

" We're celebrating growing up green for ‪#‎EarthMonth‬ with recycling and upcycling family-friendly fun this Saturday from 11 AM - 3 PM at Whole Foods Market, Bellevue. Bring your empty toothpaste tubes, deodorant containers and mouthwash bottles for our TerraCycle collection! We hope to see you there! ‪#‎StartYoungLiveGreen‬ "

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.

"St. Patrick's Day Crafting" - a free event at The Creativity Place in Bothell - Tuesday, March 17th 2015 from 9am-6pm

Image courtesy of  The Creativity Place

Celebrate the holiday with some fun family crafting!

"Make a necklace, hat, and glasses for the big day!" 

For more info. go here.

2015 East KingCo Rock & Gem Show with kids activities, demos, door prizes and more at the Pickering Barn in Issaquah - Saturday and Sunday, February 28th and March 1st 2015 from 10am-6pm (until 5pm on Sunday!)

     

Check out the show this weekend to discover all kinds of beautiful and unique rocks, gems and more plus fun activities for the kids!

Featuring:

Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Dealers

Lapidary Demonstrations

Exhibits

Silent Auction

Raffle

Door Prizes

Refreshments

Hands-on Activities

Crafts

For more info. go here.  

Tet Festival 2015 with lion dances, a cooking competition, health fair, and tons more at Seattle Center - Saturday and Sunday, February 21st and 22nd 2015 from 11am-7pm both days!

" Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Vietnam through live performances, hands-on activities, foods, crafts, games, martial arts and a lively marketplace. "

For more info. here.

Lunar New Year Celebration with a lion dance, a martial arts performance and lots more at Southcenter Mall in Seattle - Saturday, February 21st 2015 from 11am-4pm

Go and check out this fun event as they celebrate the Year of the Goat!

" Join us for a community celebration in honor of Lunar New Year! The celebration begins with a traditional lion dance parade at 11am, which begins in the atrium near Duke's Chowder House and Joey Southcenter. 

Emcee Wei Zuo, from Seattle Chinese Radio, will host the following cultural performances on our main stage in Macy's Court:

11 a.m. – Lion Dance Parade and Martial Arts Demonstration

11:30 a.m. – Seattle Guzheng Studio

Noon – Hwa Sheng Chinese Opera Club

1 p.m. – Chinese Folk Song & Dance 

2 p.m. – Taekwondo demonstration

2:30 – Chinese Yo-Yo

3 p.m. – Classic Chinese Song Solo by Glory Burford

4 p.m. – Hua Mei Tu Fashion & Arts Model Team, Traditional Chinese Costume Fashion Show

Children will enjoy commemorative live calligraphy, interactive origami arts and a children's craft in our Children's Wing from 11am - 4pm. "

For more info. go here.

2nd Saturdays at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue - Saturday, February 14th 2015 from 5-9pm - This month features Alex Zerbe, Professional Zaniac!

For more info. go here.

"Cupcakes and Havdalah" with crafts, music and more at the Stroum Jewish Community Center in Mercer Island - Saturday, February 7th 2015 from 5:30-7pm

Cupcakes and Havdalah This Weekend!

Saturday, February 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Join us this weekend to celebrate Havdalah with cupcakes and cocoa! We'll have crafts, music, and a Havdalah service to commemorate the end of Shabbat. Snacks and cupcakes will be provided, and gluten-free options will be available. Recommended for families with kids of all ages. FREE!

 

 

                                                               For more info. here.

Pajama Storytime and/or Family Night Out with crafts, games, puzzles, science and more at the Lake City Branch of the Seattle Public Library - Thursday, January 29th 2015 - Storytime at 6pm and Family Night Out at 6:30pm

Enjoy a night out WITH the kids!

" It is story time at the Lake City Branch! Bring your children from birth to 8 years old to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and fun with our children's librarian, Ms. Nancy! "

Then stay for some Family Night Out fun happening right after!

" Children from birth to age 12 and their caregivers are invited to join us for games, crafts, science, puzzles, fun and more! "

For more info. go here.

Sponge to host a FREE Chinese New Year celebration with a lion dance, crafts, snacks and more at their Mt. Baker location in Seattle - Sunday, February 1st 2015 from 10am-12pm

 Check out the fun, free event celebrating Chinese New Year and Year of the Goat!

Thanks to Margaret for the calendar addition!

" Welcome the Year of the Goat at a free Chinese New Year celebration with Sponge at their Mt. Baker location! Festivities include a lion dance performed by the Franklin High School Lion Dance Team, goat-themed crafts, snacks, and a story about the origins of Chinese New Year. Plus, children can soak up Mandarin during free mini-language classes. Bring the kids (and their friends) to this fun celebration! "

RSVP to events@spongeschool.com.

For more info. about Sponge go here.

"Winter Fun - Calendar Craft" event at the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library - Sunday, December 28th 2014 from 12-4pm

Kids will get to make a calendar to start the New Year plus do other fun and free activities!

" Join us at the Library for fun programs, crafts and games for children and families! " 

For more info. go here.

Yulefest with kids crafts, visit with Santa and more at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard - November 22nd and 23rd 2014 from 10am-5pm - $5 for adults and FREE for kids ages 12 and under!

" Yulefest is the annual Nordic Christmas celebration at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Vendors sell hand-crafted wares, and traditional Scandinavian Christmas food and drinks are sold. There is music and dancing, plus a visit from Santa, a raffle with fantastic prizes and a Silent Auction. Yulefest is a 37-year strong tradition in Ballard, and this year’s will be bigger and better than ever! ...

 ...There will be kid’s crafts, visits with Santa, and the whole Nordic Heritage Museum to explore! "

Adult admission is $5.00 per person. Kids twelve and under are admitted for free.

Admission is complimentary for Nordic Heritage Museum Members

For more info. go here.

Green Your Holidays Workshops with ornament making for kids too at Gilman Village in Issaquah - Saturday, November 22nd 2014 from 11am-3pm

Check out this fun event and learn how to reduce waste, upcycle and more during the holidays!

" Get in the holiday spirit! Visit the free Green Your Holidays Workshop and learn how to make the season bright and less wasteful. As you browse around, stop into our five stations set up around Gilman Village. "

Green Your Holidays Idea Center / Event Check-in

Hosted by: Tom Watson and the King County EcoConsumer program

Location: Recology CleanScapes Store

Make holiday cards from repurposed fabric scraps 

Hosted by: Deborah Boone of Our Fabric Stash

Location: Studio Den

Holiday Cooking Demo: learn how to make a yummy side dish and remake it into more meals

Hosted by: Rachel Duboff of Thyme to Nourish

Location: The Writers’ Cottage

Ornament crafting for the kids using recycled materials

Hosted by: Smart with Art teachers

Location: The White Board

Gift wrapping without the waste – take home a bow of your own!

Hosted by: Lindsay Kittleson and her husband Chet of the Tomato Boots blog

Location: Phoenix Art Restoration

For more info. go here.