Touch-A-Truck and Safety and Emergency Preparedness Fair in Tukwila - Saturday, July 25th 2015 from 9am-1pm

For more info. go here.

My Dad Rocks! event at Country Village in Bothell - Sunday, June 21st 2015 from 11am-5pm

" Show Dad how much he “ROCKS” with a special polished rock collection. Pick up your pouch at O’Malley & Potter and visit these participating shops to collect a one-of-a-kind gift for Dad! "

There will be about 16+ stores participating to make a rock collection for dad!

Make sure to keep an eye out for shop specials and discounts at the various stores, as well.

For more info. go here.

INTERNATIONAL PILLOW FIGHT DAY (YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT!) - FAMILY FRIENDLY - IN SEATTLE - SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH 2015 FROM 2-3PM (STARTS AT 2:10PM ON THE DOT!) - SEE DETAILS!

Oh my gosh I love Seattle! What fun!!

" The fight will start at 2:10 on the dot. 

Gather around the guy dressed as a Viking on top of the hill near the water fountain at Cal Anderson Park. 

I'll blow a whistle when we start.

Bring your own pillow(s)

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/apUAv

Pic: http://imgur.com/9dxjcQz

FYI: This is family friendly.

This is free (except for your pillow).

Theme: Pajamas and Super heroes (not required)

Last years video: http://vimeo.com/91260779

Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488689191257876/

Pillows fly and teddies soar as you converge for a giant urban pillow fight! Swing and whack as you evade pillow-wielding assailants. Bring a soft pillow and wait for the signal. Pillow fight!

Rules: Please follow these guidelines to ensure a safe and fun pillow fight for everybody!

+ Soft, feather-free pillows only! 

+ Swing lightly, many people will be swinging at once. 

+ Do not swing at people without pillows or with cameras. 

+ Remove glasses beforehand! 

+ Take pillows with you or throw them away in trash/trashbags

For more info. go here.

2 Thrill the World events featuring "Zombies" doing Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance - One in Seattle, One in Redmond! - Saturday, October 25th 2014 - both at 3pm!

Two fun "zombie" events happening tomorrow in the Greater Seattle area!

Image courtesy of Redmond Zombies

" A dance party like no other! Join 300+ dancers in Redmond Town Center doing the iconic Michael Jackson Thriller Dance. "

For more info. go here and here.

Colorful Fall: Why Do the Leaves Change? at Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center in Bellevue - Saturday, October 25th 2014 from 1-2pm

" Every fall a beautiful, mysterious event occurs. The trees become brilliant shades of red, yellow, orange and brown. Why does this change happen? Learn what makes deciduous trees lose their leaves, and why it is beneficial. "

For more info. go here.

1st Annual Sweet Week with special $5 items and samplers at 17 participating "Sweeteries" in Seattle - Now through Sunday, September 28th 2014!

Oh my...where to start, where to start! 

" All the shops will feature $5 treats or samplers that are made by hand and have never before been offered to the public. The treats will be revealed via both press release and Facebook on September 15. This promises to be a fantastic opportunity to try something new and unique from so many sweet shops all at one time! "

For more info. go here.

Pacific NW Yo-Yo Championships at Seattle Center - Saturday, February 22nd 2014 - Viewing available from 11am-5pm with awards at 5:30pm!

Take the kids and watch as the top yo-yo players compete for the Pacific NW Regional Champ title! Kids will see things they never thought possible to do with a Yo-Yo!

For more info. go here.

Seahawks vs New Orleans on the VERY BIG SCREEN at the Seattle Central Library with FREE Seahawks promo items and free cookies too! - Saturday, January 11th 2014 - Doors open to the event at 1pm Kickoff at 1:35pm

And when they say big screen they mean BIG SCREEN!

" Watch the Seahawks playoff game against the New Orleans Saints on the big screen.

The Library will get fans in the spirit by offering football-shaped cookies and free Seahawks promotional items (limited numbers). Library staff members will be wearing their Seahawks jerseys.

Auditorium doors open at 1 p.m., kickoff is at 1:35 p.m. "

For more info. go here.

2013 "Swift Night Out" - (A celebration of the arrival at once of 1000's of birds as they come home to roost) with speakers, kids activities and more in Monroe - Saturday, September 14th 2013 from 5pm to Dusk!

This would be so cool to see!

" Come witness an amazing natural event occurring in our community!

Celebrate the arrival of the 2nd largest roost of Vaux’s Swifts in America!

Watch thousands of these birds swirl into a 4-ft.-square chimney in just minutes! "

               Features:

•  Spaghetti Feed starting at 5:00 p.m.

• Fun-filled lecture: 6:30 p.m. – Frank Wagner Auditorium
   
• Swift Experts available: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to answer your questions
   
• Information booths with birds, mementos, and more!
   
• Fun activities for kids!
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• Yummy food and drinks!

• Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and watch the show!

Location:

Wagner Center (old Frank Wagner Elementary School)
639 W Main St, Monroe, Washington
(Old Town Monroe on Main Street, between Kelsey St. and Dickinson Rd.)

For more info. go here.

"Great American Backyard Campout" at your house! - Saturday, June 22nd 2013 - all night!

Create great memories and enjoy fresh air!


" It’s not too late! You can still join us for tomorrow’s Great American Backyard Campout. So how about it…ready to spend a night in your backyard (or local park) with friends and family? You can still register for this fun and free event right now get our free activities guide, campfire recipes and more. Get ready for a fun-filled night under the stars!  "

For more info. go here.

Two more Free holiday events in Snohomish - One on Friday, December 21st and one on Saturday, December 22nd 2012 - Various locations and times

Go and take a candle light walk on Friday and watch a holiday vehicle "cruise" with lit-up cars cruising by on Saturday. Enjoy simple holiday pleasures!

Winter Solstice Candlelight Walk

Friday, December 21

about 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Stroll with friends, come a-caroling, or simply contemplate the beauty of the evening along the Riverfront Trail.

Freestyle Christmas Lights Cruise

Sat, December 22

6:00-7:00 PM

     Bring your decorated vehicle (lights please!)...classic car, truck, or 2-wheeler- to 1st & 2nd Streets in Snohomish.

 For more info.go here.

Argosy Christmas Ship Festival Viewing - Almost Daily - Now through December 23rd 2012 - Various locations/Dates/Times

Screenshot image courtesy of Argosy Cruises' YouTube video!

We have yet to do this but it looks amazing! Maybe this year we can check it out finally!

The link below is from the Argosy Cruises' website and shows the schedule for 2012.

Take the kids and enjoy what is sure to be a great holiday memory!


For more info. go here.

Free, hands-on movie making event for kids ages 9-19 at SIFF in Seattle - Saturday, September 22nd OR Saturday, November 17th 2012 - All Day - RSVP now!

Do you have a kid or know a kid age 9-19 who would love to have fun and make their own movie for FREE? Then check out the SIFF Crash Kids events happening on Saturday, September 22nd and Saturday, November 17th 2012!

" SIFF Crash Kids is a movie production challenge, taking participants from concept to screening in one day. Crash Kids is free and open to anyone 9-19 years of age. It is a make-a-movie-in-a-day, non-competitive challenge. It’s about having fun, making a movie and seeing it on the big screen. The script is developed on the spot by your Crash team and you design your story based on your team’s resources. "


To find out all of the details and to RSVP 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.

Everett Rock and Gem Show - Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd and 3rd 2012 from 10am-6pm ('til 5pm on Sunday!)

Check out the Everett Rock and Gem Show happening all weekend at the Everett Soccer Arena! There will be hourly door prizes, kids' activities, special exhibits, local dealers, demonstrations, refreshments, raffle drawings, and a silent auction.


For more info. go here.

27th Annual Powwow at Edmonds Community College - Friday, May 4-Sunday, May 6th - Various times

 

 

 

The Native American Student Association presents the 27th Annual Powwow.

 

 

 

Edmonds Community College’s Native American Student Association will host the 27th annual powwow, “Echoes of Our Ancestors,” May 4-6. The powwow brings together students, alumni, families and the community to celebrate Native American singing, drumming, and dancing.  Food and arts and crafts vendors will be present all weekend.


Best time to watch as a spectator are during the Grand Entries at:

7 pm on Friday
1 pm and 7 pm on Saturday (native storytelling 5-7 pm at intermission)
1 pm on Sunday

This event is free and open to the public!

Event will be held in the Seaview Gym at 20000 68th Ave. W. in Lynnwood.


For more info. call 425-640-1076 or go here.

"Discover Orienteering" event in Bellevue - Saturday, April 28th 2012 from 10:30am-12:30pm

Take the family to this all ages event at the South Bellevue Community Center and check out your navigation skills utilizing a map and a compass!

" Orienteering is a family of sports that require navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain.  Fun for the entire family!  Supplies provided or bring your own compass. "

No registration required.


For more info. go here.

"Chalk Play" event at the Plant Farm in Marysville - Saturday, February 18th 2012 from 11am-3pm

Let a 38,000 square feet concrete floor be your canvas at this all ages chalk drawing event in Marysville!

" Join us for a day of fun, play, color and chalk! The wonderful people of FEEL Artistic! from Mill Creek, WA (www.FEELartistic.org) are joining us to celebrate the coming of spring and the joy of being creative by helping you decorate our 38,000 square foot of our covered concrete flooring with fun and playful chalk art. 

This exciting event is open for all ages. Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa don't be shy, join in the fun too! (You are not required to bring a child along to participate.) FEEL Artistic! will start us off with a short instructional class in the intro to chalk art at 11:00 a.m. Attending the class is not necessary to participate. We will supply the chalk and floor, you can supply the creativity. Since the floor is concrete, we recommend bringing a kneeling pad or a blanket for padding.

 
All classes are free unless otherwise noted. Registration is not required, unless otherwise noted, but is appreciated: We want to make sure we have room for everyone! "


For more info. go here.

Marble Magnets Craft event for Teens in Auburn - Tuesday, February 14th 2012 at 3:30pm

The Auburn Library* is hosting a craft event for teens. Kids will get to create custom magnets using marbles, etc.

Recommended for teens in middle school and high school.

*Held at the PRAB Gymnasium in Les Gove Park, 910 9th Street.


For more info. call 253-931-3018 or go here.

Polar Plunge at South Lake Union - Saturday, February 11th 2012 from 9am-3pm

Go and watch everyone do the "Polar Plunge" as they jump into the icy cold water in Seattle for charity! This event helps support the Special Olympics Washington chapter!


For more info. go here or here.