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.

Free Parent and Child Gardening Classes - 3 week series - Fridays at 10am - at the Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station in Bellevue - March 13th through 27th 2015 - Free but registration for each class required! Choose one or all!

What a fun activity to do with the kids and just in time for spring planting!

" Explore the world of gardening through hands-on experiences with soil, plants, and water. Discover the wonders of seeds, growing plants and plant care.   As we investigate the world of plants, parents and their children can also grow together. "

Schedule: (Attend one or all!)

March 13th: Plan and Prepare Your Garden. Course #90780

March 20th: Maintain Your Garden: Watering, Weeding, and Trellising.  Course #90954

March 27th: Attracting Pollinators and Determining Helpful Bugs. Course #90955

All Ages Welcome.  Cost is Free, Registration Required.  

For more info. call 425-452-6993 or go here and put each course # listed above in the activity code search box. 

Happy planting!

Back to School Carnival with games and activities at My Gym in Bellevue - Tonight, Friday, September 12th 2014 from 4-8pm

" Back to School Carnival Night at My Gym Children's Fitness Center in Bellevue! 

Friday, September 12th 4-8pm

Register for Fall classes and automatically get entered to win ONE FREE MONTH of class! Already registered for class? Bring a friend with you to share the fun. 

- Classes for kids ages 6 mos -- 13 yrs old!

- Fun Carnival themed games and activities!

- Check out our state of the art facility!

- Meet our friendly My Gym Staff!

- Dance & Martial Arts Classes too (taught in our very own dance room!)

Can't attend the event? Register online and still get Fall Savings and you'll still be entered in the raffle. Good luck! "

My Gym Bellevue

13800 Bel-Red Rd. Suite #3

Bellevue, WA 98005

(425) 451-1393

For more info. go here and here.

Back to School Open House with free classes for kids age 6 mos to 12 years at Great Play of Redmond - Tuesday, August 26th-Saturday August 30th 2014 - Various times - Call to register!

 

Free Classes - Tuesday, August 26 - Saturday, August 30

Come check out Great Play! Take a FREE class during our Open House and see why Great Play has been named one of the most innovative children's gyms world wide! Classes during open house are free to Great Play Insiders. Join the Insider Mailing List on our home page.

Call  to reserve a spot today! (Call soon before classes fill up!)

If you can't get into a class this week, call us about taking a trial during a regularly scheduled class the following week.

For more info. call 425-885-3800 or go here.

"2014 Wild Wednesdays in the Park" - Free, Environmental Education Workshops for Families at Saint Edward Environmental Learning Center in Kenmore - Wednesdays - July 9th through August 20th 2014 - Various times

Head to St. Edward's Park with the family on Wednesdays and learn all about the environment in these free workshops! They include learning about birds of prey, bats, nature journaling, photography, trees, orienteering, other animals, art and more!

For more info. go here.

South Bellevue Community Center's (SBCC) 8th Anniversary Celebration = 50+ Free Fitness Activities ALL WEEK! Monday-Sunday, January 6th-12th 2014 - Various times

How cool is this?! You and the kids can go and participate in 50 available classes and activities including dance, fitness, nutrition, parkour, pre-ballet, rock climbing and more for free this week!


" Celebrate SBCC's anniversary by participating in free classes and activities all week.  The schedule will be posted when available, and you can pick up a hard copy at SBCC.  Attend a class or activity to experience our active center! "

For ages 16 months and up! (Although youngest on sheet I saw was age 2.)

No registration needed except for the indoor group cycling.



For more info. go here.

For class and activity schedule go here.

Free Open House with Classes, Massage, Prizes and More at the University Family YMCA in Seattle - Saturday, January 26th 2013 from 9:30am-12:30pm

Check out a class while the kids check out the Kids Gym!

For more info. go here.

Open House with Free Baby Jam Classes and more at Yanvalou Drum School in Seattle - Saturday, December 15th 2012 from 1-5pm - See schedule!

Image courtesy of Yanvalou Drum School

Thanks to reader Leea for letting me know about this great, free event!

Go and check out their Open House offering free sessions of baby jam classes for kids ages 1mo-5yrs old! Plus, there will be some free drum classes for adults too!

" Hello Everyone! We are having a Open House December 15th from 1-5pm. This is a FREE event with classes, workshops, community connections, and drums for sale. Bring a friend and join us for this special event. All classes and workshops are FREE!! "

Here is the schedule for the day:

1pm.........Adult Hand Drum Class

1:40pm.....Baby Jam Class

2:15pm.....Drum Building Workshop with Christian Sun

3pm..........Drumset Workshop with Adam Kessler

3:30pm.....Baby Jam Class

4:15pm......Adult Hand Drum Class

For more info. go here.

Northwest Bookfest with 100+ authors and a lot more in downtown Kirkland - Saturday and Sunday, September 22nd and 23rd 2012 from 10am-6pm both days!

Head to Northwest Bookfest in downtown Kirkland and meet 100+ authors, enjoy 50+ writing workshops, a children's story tent, activities and more!

" Celebrate the literary arts at Northwest Bookfest, where readers, writers, publishers and authors connect for a jam-packed weekend of workshops, panels, classes and author readings. This family-friendly event features dozens of author appearances and book signings, scores of exhibitors and booksellers, readings on multiple stages, storytellers and hands-on activities for kids, live music and a delicious variety of food and drink for sale. All events are free and open to the public. "

Event will be held in Peter Kirk Park and the surrounding buildings.



For more info. go here.

4 FREE Weeks of Kindermusik Classes - No Strings Attached! - Various Locations - Register for free now!

Ever try to do a preview class somewhere only to have your child have an off day and not be sure whether they really would like it or not? This is a great opportunity to check out a free class (4 weeks worth!) AND give your child some time for adjustment and acclimation too. So needless to say, for me personally, I was happy to see this email today from Analiisa at Studio3Music:

We're celebrating with 4 FREE weeks of class! Kindermusik classes for children newborn to 7 on the Eastside and Seattle area.
We're so excited about our two new studios in Ballard and Shoreline, and our new teacher in Redmond that we're giving away  4 FREE weeks of Kindermusik class to any new Studio3 family!     Yep. No strings attached. We won't even ask for your credit card number. We know you are going to fall in love with Kindermusik, so we're giving you a smiles and satisfaction guarantee.    Here's how it works: If you are a new Studio3Music family, (you've never taken Kindermusik with us before) fill out the Four Weeks Free Form.     That's it. We'll get you and your child settled into class, which begins next week! (Though you can try us out at any time, as long as there is space available.)  You can then come for four free weeks of musical joy and learning.  At any point during your four free weeks, you can opt to join us for the rest of the school year.  You'll still receive a $72 credit towards the school year to complete your four free weeks.   Registration is first-come, first-served, so don't wait too long, or someone will grab your seat!       This email is the only place you can find the link to the Four Free Weeks. And yes, forward this to your friends. We'd love to meet them, too. Be sure to reserve your space though - we've got limited spots in our dancing circle and we really want to see you there!   Find a class near you and reserve your free classes today! For more info. go here.

South Bellevue "One City" Celebration - Thursday, July 26th 2012 from 5:30-8:30pm

Check out this fun "new community" celebration!

" The City celebrates the annexation of South Bellevue neighborhoods with food, fun, festive activities and information about City services:

· Sampling of Community Center recreational and fitness classes, such as zumba, tai chi, belly dancing, spinning and rock climbing;

· Bellevue firefighters with their equipment, helping youngsters dress up in fire gear;

· Photos of kids on police motorcycles; information about crime prevention;

· Traffic safety information for adults and safety game for kids;

· Interactive displays on neighborhood outreach, mediation, code compliance, customer service, conservation and recycling, business licenses and taxes, development and permits;

· Complimentary food and beverages provided by Domino’s Pizza at Eastgate, Coca-Cola, and QFC at Factoria; door prizes donated by the Seattle Mariners.

Free parking and ongoing shuttle service at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 14230 SE Newport Way. "

For more info. go here.

 

Marymoor Park features new ‘MOMentum’ gym Dedication Ceremony and Celebration - Saturday, July 21st 2012 from 10am-1pm

Head to this dedication and check out the new parent work out area next to the kids playground!

" A dedication ceremony for the new exercise equipment at Marymoor is scheduled for Saturday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., adjacent the playground next to the Parking Lot K. In addition to a ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be free activities for the family, including demonstrations on the equipment, guided fitness classes and healthy snacks. "


For more info. go here.

Free Yoga, Zumba, Drawing and more at Olympic Sculpture Park - Saturdays - July 14th through August 25th 2012 - Various Times/Locations

As part of the "Get Out! Summer at SAM" program, Olympic Sculpture Park will have these free offerings every Saturday until August 25th 2012!

Drawing in the Park 10 am

Yoga in the Park 10:30 am

Saturday Sketches 11 am

Public Tour noon

Public Tour 1 pm

Zumba in the Park 2 pm

For more info. go here.

3 Free Soccer Clinics for kids ages 3-11 in Mukilteo - Saturday, May 26th 2012 at 9am, 10am, and 11am - 30 spots each still available!

Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo is hosting free soccer clinics tomorrow presented by Challenger - The British Soccer Camp Program. There are still spots available!

" Don’t miss this FREE soccer clinic where you can sample Challenger’s:

• British Coaching Staff
• Individual Foot Skills
• Fakes, Moves and Turns
• Freestyle Soccer
• Technical & Tactical Instruction
• Small Sided Games
• Daily World Cup style Tournament

This will be a fantastic cultural experience! "

Age:              Time:
3-4 yrs.......... 9:00-9:45am
5-6 yrs..........10:00-10:45am
7-11 yrs........11:00am-12:00pm

No registration is necessary.


For more info. call 425.263.8180 or go here and open the 2012 Spring Rec Guide .pdf and see page 5!

 

Free Candy Flower Class at Unique Plus in Kirkland - Saturday, May 12th 2012 at 10:30am - Register online by emailing!

Check out the free candy flower class just in time for Mother's Day! We did the free Christmas cookie class here and the owner Lily is just wonderful. The kids had fun making the cookies from scratch and then decorating them. I am sure this candy flower class will be just as much fun!

 

" Take a coffee break while your little one prepares flowers for you this Mother’s Day weekend! We're hosting a free candy flower class on Saturday, May 12th. With colorful sweets as materials, this is definitely going to be the tastiest Mother’s Day gift yet. It’s an event so creative and sweet that your little one won't want to miss! Pre-registration required. "

 

Recommended for ages 3 - 7 years old.


Space is limited so email them to register for your spot ASAP!

For more info go here.

More free trial classes at Orange Blossom Society - Yoga and Creative Dance!

On January 17th, Orange Blossom Society is offering two more free trial classes for kids and their caregivers! There will be a yoga class and also a creative dance class that will feature songs, dance (of course!) and hands-on crafts, as well. You need to register soon as these fill up quickly!


For more details and to register go here.

Free classes at Orange Blossom Society in Redmond on January 3rd and 4th, 2012 - Register now!

Orange Blossom Society just announced a couple of free classes on their Facebook page! Register now!

" To welcome the New Year Orange Blossom Society will offer free classes and Open Studio on January 3rd and 4th. Free classes are reserved for new students and Open Studio is available to everyone (one free class per child). "

The free class schedule is as follows:


Tuesday, January 3rd

10:15-11:00am Sensory Art Studio, ages 12m-2.5y w/caregiver

11:15am-12:00pm Sensory Art Studio, ages 3-5y w/caregiver

4:00-4:45pm Budding Artists, ages 3-6y


Wednesday, January 4th

9:30-10:30am Play & Learn, ages 3-6y

3:30-5:00pm Open Studio, ages 12m-5y w/caregiver


To reserve your spot call 425-883-2400 or email lifeissweet@orangeblossomsociety.com.

For class descriptions go to Schedules/Open Studio or Drop-in Classes on their website.


For more info. go here.

Taproot Theatre presents a Free Theater Class "Drama with your Mama" for 1-3 yr olds at the Greenwood Public Library in Seattle - Wednesday, October 19th at 10:30am

Image courtesy of Taproot Theatre

Free theater class for the younger set!

This class will engage you and your young one with creative play, movement and theatre games and focuses on social, physical and vocal awareness, in a warm, nurturing and FUN environment! Plus, it promotes confidence and imagination too!


For more info. go here.

"Around the World" Grand Opening event at Sponge Language School in Bellevue - Sunday, October 9th from 10am-2pm

Sponge School is celebrating their newest location with an "Around the World" Grand Opening event. They will have the mini-language classes, crafts, storytime and snacks at the grand opening of their newest location.

If you are interested in attending the Sponge School Grand Opening at their new Bellevue location Sunday you can email them at info@spongeschool.com and give them your name, your child's name and age and which mini-class you are interested in attending. As of Saturday, they still had room in the 11am Japanese class, the 11:45am French class and the 12:15pm Mandarin class.

" Native-speaking teachers from Sponge will lead fun-filled Spanish, Mandarin, French and Japanese classes. Children will have a chance to listen to stories and create traditional crafts from around the world. Families may sample snacks from global culinary traditions and enter to win a special door prize: a free language class for Sponge's first session in Bellevue. This event is geared toward children ages 10 and younger and their families. "



For more info. call 206-227-7138 or go here.

Village Theatre Youth Education Center Community Open House in Everett - Saturday, October 1st from 3-6pm

Everything will be free at this open house event! Kids can enjoy free theater and dance classes, milk and cookie bars, costume dress up, face painting, storytime, and craft activities! Sounds like fun!


For more info. go here.