Park Lane Grand Opening with an outdoor market and free entertainment in Downtown Kirkland - Saturday, May 30th 2015 from 11am-9pm

Check out the newly redesigned Park Lane during their official grand opening. There will be entertainment and more to enjoy tomorrow! And check out my favorite cupcake place, Sweet Cakes, while you are there!

" Celebrate a beautiful new street in Kirkland—the new Park Lane. Enjoy a ribbon cutting, followed by a free open-air concert with the Geoffrey Castle Band on Friday evening. Saturday will be an outdoor market event featuring Park Lane merchants, and entertainment "

For more info. go here.

Seattle ReCreative Grand ReOpening and Celebration with arts and crafts, workshops, tours, snacks and more - Saturday, January 24th 2014 from 10am-8pm

Save the date for our grand re-opening celebration! 

The day-long celebration of Seattle's first creative reuse and art center will include:

20% off your purchase of reused materials all day*

Free workshops (see schedule below)

Snacks and beverages

Raffle

Tours of the new space

Join us from 10 am to 4 pm for shopping and all ages art-making, and then from 5-8 pm for a party with music, special cocktails, beer from Hilliard's, and more!

Workshop Schedule:

10 am to 12 pm:

HIDDEN LIBRARIES: TURNING BOOKS INTO SECRET BOXES (ages 14+)

Jen Kinney will teach attendees how to turn ordinary books into secret containers. We will learn to make traditional hollow books as well as unique, individual box designs. (Boxes provided for first 10 attendees, otherwise please bring your own.)

12-2 pm:

PAINT PLAYGROUND (ages 1-5)

Children will explore various non-toxic, child-safe art materials in the art studio ending with water play. T-shirt smocks and washcloths will be provided.

2-4 pm:

CD WEAVING (all ages)

Unity and Variety are two principles of composition in art, and they are two driving principles of community as well. The weavings are as individual as the people who made them, beautiful and unique. We may only see the colors and textures of the weavings, but the CDs contain data and information, much like the hidden, inner story of the individuals around us.

* Does not include Fill-A-Bag materials

For more info. go here.

Grand Opening Celebration of Advantage Gymnastics Academy with an Olympian Special Appearance, performances, giveaways, clowns, free food and more in Woodinville - SATURDAY, JUNE 28th 2014 from 12-4pm

Just saw pics of the interior...this looks fun!

" Happy Olympic Day! Join us for an Olympic Day Celebration and Our Grand opening on June 28th from 12-4pm. "

Grand Opening! 

FREE FUN AND FOOD FOR EVERYONE…

• AGA PERFORMANCES
• PRIZES / GIVEAWAYS
• OLYMPIAN APPEARANCE BY CHRISTIAN NICCUM
• CLOWNS / BALLOONIST
• SNO-CONES
• GYMNASTICS                
• COTTON CANDY
• FACE PAINTING
• LIVE DJ
• HOT DOGS

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

For more info. go here and here.

Time4Kidz Drop-in PlayCare and Preschool is hosting a FREE Grand Opening Kidz Party with free play, magic show, face painting, train rides, Elsa from Frozen and more in Lynnwood - Saturday, June 21st 2014 from 11am-7pm

Sounds fun!

" Come join us for this super exciting event!!!

Party start at 11:00 am 

The whole Family is invited!!!

The Kids will enjoy free play, balloons, face painting, magic from a fun magician, Train rides and most exciting a special appearance by Elsa from the movie frozen! "

For more info. go here and here.

Grand Opening Magnuson Park Mini Golf Course in Seattle - 18 holes (2 rounds of 9 holes) for $5 each! - Saturday, June 14th 2014 from 9am-9pm

Opening at TCSP on Saturday, June 14, 2014

" We’re excited to unveil a 9 hole miniature golf course at TCSP on June 14, 2014.

Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

$5 for 18 holes

Birthday party rentals will be available in the evenings only.  For more information please contact us at info@tenniscentersandpoint.com. "

For more info go here.

Opening Celebration at Kinnear Park with live music, a scavenger hunt, tennis, tours and more! - Saturday, April 26th 2014 from 1-3pm

For more info. go here.

Bell Street Park Opening Celebration with music, games and more in Seattle - Today, Saturday, April 12th 2014 from 2-5pm

For more info. go here.

Grand Opening Celebration of Rainier Beach Community Center and Pool with FREE Swimming and more - Sunday, September 22nd 2013 from 2-5pm

There will be free swim, facility tours, class demos, local entertainment and light refreshments.

For more info. go here and here.

New Zealand Forest Grand Opening Celebration at Washington Park Arboretum with family activities and more in Seattle - Sunday, September 15th 2013 from 11am-2pm

" Join us for live music, Maori dance performances, dedication ceremonies, and much more!...

 There will also be guided tours, family activities, speeches by Seattle Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith and other dignitaries, a ribbon cutting, and refreshments. "

Family activities and refreshments occur from 12:35 - 2pm.

For more info. go here.

Car Show at the Bellevue Library celebrating the NEW Parking Garage - Yay! - Saturday, June 22nd 2013 starting at 9:30 am for ribbon cutting!

Celebrate the opening of the new Bellevue Library parking garage with a car show showcasing 40+ classics, muscle, exotics and more! There will be refreshments, giveaways and festivities for all ages to enjoy!

Begins at 9:30am with a ribbon cutting; car show starts at 10am.

For more info. call 425-369-3275 or go here.

Grand Opening of Judkins Park Skatespot in Seattle with skate lessons, demos, giveaways and more! - Saturday, June 1st 2013 from 11am-2pm

Check out the celebration of the new skatespot at Judkins Park and learn some new tricks!

" Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a community celebration for the new Judkins Skatespot on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Judkins Skatespot is located in Judkins Park on S Judkins Street between 20^th Avenue S and 23^rd Avenue S. The event features skate lessons, demonstrations, giveaways, music and light refreshments. The Seattle Bike Polo organization will be demonstrating bike polo at the multi-use courts near the skatespot. "


For more info. go here.

Grand Opening of 8500 sq ft. sea-themed play space "PlayDate SEA - Magic Under The Sea" in South Lake Union area of Seattle with FREE Admission all day! - Saturday, June 1st 2013 from 9am-8pm

So many great kid play spaces with grown-up amenities opening up that I am THRILLED! Elevated Sportz in Bothell, PlayDate Cafe in Lynnwood and now this awesome place, PlayDate SEA in Seattle!! It is sea-themed (cute!) and huge! And tomorrow, to celebrate their Grand Opening, admission is FREE all day! So take the kids and check it out!

" PlayDate SEA is an 8,500 sq ft indoor play space in downtown Seattle that is tailored to create a safe and energetic environment that stimulates the imagination and gives your children space to roam...at the same time giving parents a comfortable and soothing environment to relax and enjoy a warm cup of Stumptown coffee. "

Image courtesy of PlayDate SEA.

 

 

For more info. go here.

Kookaburra Kids Store Grand Opening with Recess Monkey and More in Seattle - Sunday, May 26th 2013 from 2-6pm

Kookaburra Kids - a high-end consignment store is having a great Grand Opening with Recess Monkey and more!

" So, come say hi, tour the new shop and bring the kiddos! We'll have food, entertainment and prizes! This is going to be one fun party!! Hope to see you there! "

3-5pm Jami, the most amazing balloon twister extraordinaire

   

5:15-6pm Recess Monkey performance

For more info. go here.

 

Roxhill Park AKA "Castle Park" Re-Opening with New Skate Park Celebration with skate lessons, giveaways and more in Seattle - Saturday, April 20th 2013 from 11am-2pm

Head to Roxhill Park and enjoy the re-opening celebration with music, refreshments and more!

" Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a community celebration for the renovated Roxhill play area and the new skatespot. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 12:30 p.m. The afternoon will be filled with skate lessons, give-a-ways, music and light refreshment. The community knows Roxhill Park as the “Castle” Park and this celebration is an occasion to celebrate that it will still be known as “Castle” Park. Additionally a new streetscape skatepark has been added north of the play area. "

For more info. go here.

Free Admission to Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection in Everett - Friday, April 12th 2013 at 11am

Go and celebrate the Grand Opening of Hangar 2 and then check out all the vintage planes and more at the Flying Heritage Collection in Everett! 

Image courtesy of FHC

" We are one week away from the grand opening of Hangar 2. Visitors get free admission to FHC on Friday, April 12 at 11 a.m., as we celebrate the official opening of "Hangar 2"—a 26,000-square-foot expansion to the FHC facility that features all-new exhibits, a movie theater, and new planes and ground weaponry. Don't miss out! "

                                           

For more info. go here and here.

Free Frozen Yogurt at the Grand Re-Opening of Red Mango at Redmond Town Center - Saturday, March 16th 2013 from 10am-8pm

Free Frozen Yogurt tomorrow during Red Mango Redmond's Grand Re-opening!

" The store will host an all-day grand re-opening celebration on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Customers will be treated to a free small yogurt with their choice of toppings and guests will receive giveaways while supplies last. "


For more info. go here.

MOHAI - Free Public Grand Opening in Seattle - Saturday, December 29th 2012 from 10am-8pm - Reserve Your Free Timed-Entry Tickets Online!

Public Grand Opening

Reserve your free tickets and be among the first to step inside the dazzling new MOHAI at Lake Union Park at this community-wide celebration! The beautifully restored new facility will provide MOHAI with 50,000 square feet of exhibit space—go explore, participate in special programming, and see amazing live performances at the new MOHAI.

" The public Grand Opening officially kicks off on Saturday, December 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am.

From 12 pm to 7 pm, hourly performances are scheduled from local acts such as poet Henry Luke, the Chief Sealth Marching Band and opera singer Sarah Fletcher.

Visitors will also have the chance to take part in various activities including Salish weaving demonstrations, print making, and a build-your-own periscope project sponsored by the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society.

Food and beverages will be available at the museum’s new Compass Café by Northwest Catering and a number of food trucks including Dante’s Inferno Dogs and Street Treats.
 
MOHAI’s new neighbors at Lake Union Park are also joining the festivities. Argosy’s largest ship, The Royal, will dock at Lake Union Park Wharf and offer food, beverages, and entertainment to MOHAI visitors before and after their museum experience. Boat rides will be plentiful from organizations such as the Center for Wooden Boats, Waterway Cruises and the Virginia V. The Seattle Flying Dragons will also be staging dragon boat races in front of the park and Northwest Seaport will have the historic tug, Arthur Foss, open for tours.

To ensure that all visitors have a fun and worthwhile experience, MOHAI has set up a timed-ticketing reservation system for Grand Opening weekend. Tickets are free on Saturday and regularly priced on Sunday. Reserved tickets are recommended, but not required. Guests can choose to arrive anytime during Grand Opening and will be let in pending building capacity.

Click the link below for the time you would like to come. Slots are filling up so reserve your tickets today!

NOTE: The times listed will be your entry time (i.e. 1:00 - 1:30) not the amount of time you can spend in the museum. We estimate that it will take about 90 minutes to see most of the exhibits. "


For more info. go here.

Grand Opening Party at School of Rock's NEW location in Bellevue featuring a drum clinic by Santana's drummer Michael Shrieve and more! - Saturday, November 17th 2012 from 11am to 6pm

Alright Rockers, future Rockers and wannabe Rockers, go to the grand opening and check out this new school on the Eastside! They teach guitar, bass, vocals, keys, and drums!

" School of Rock Bellevue Grand Opening! We'll have door prizes, free trial lessons, performance by our House Band, Skillet Street Food serving up classics, a FREE DRUM CLINIC FROM MICHAEL SHRIEVE FROM SANTANA AT 4PM!! "


For more info. on the Grand opening go here.

For more info. on the new school go here.

 

Grand Opening at KIS Organic Farm in Redmond - Saturday, October 20th 2012 from 9am-6pm

Welcome a new organic farm and attend their Grand Opening Celebration! 

" Join us in celebrating our Grand Opening on Saturday, October 20th! Fun, food, mead tasting, giveaways, music and free compost tea! Meet our staff, learn about chicken friendly gardens, specialty plants, permaculture & more. Check out our fall inventory in our nursery, visit our chickens and tour our nature trails and see salmon spawning in Bear Creek! "

 
Event Schedule:

10:30am, Walk around our edible nursery and learn about permaculture plants from expert Dave Boehnlein of Terra Phoenix Design

10-5pm, Jessi Bloom, author of Free Range Chicken Gardens and owner of NW Bloom Ecological Landscapes, will be on-site to sign books and answer your questions regarding chickens, landscaping, permaculture, and much more!

10-2pm, Free hot dogs, coffee, hot chocolate

2-6pm, Enjoy complimentary wine while you wander the property or watch the salmon spawn

9-3pm, Art projects for children of all ages!

Giveaways include:

• 1 gallon of KIS Compost Tea
• Gourmet Salad Mix Seeds
• Raffle for a variety of feed and pet toys

For more info. go here and here.

Bellevue Botanical Garden 20th Anniversary Celebration - Saturday, June 23rd 2012 from 2-5pm

Image courtesy of Bellevue Botanical Garden

BBG 20th Anniversary Celebration!

• 2:00pm Opening Ceremony and grand opening of the new Fuchsia Garden.
  Shorts Visitor Center - West Patio
• 2:15-3:00pm Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony demonstration by East-West Chanoyu Center
  Tateuchi Pavilion
• 3:00-3:45pm Sustainable Flower Arranging with Debra Prinzing
  Shorts visitor Center - South Patio
• 3:30-4:30pm Poetry Readings with David Kelly-Hedrick* and friends
  Tateuchi Pavilion
• 4:00-4:45 Chinese Flower Arranging with Julia Yang
  Shorts visitor Center - South Patio

Throughout the day:

• Cookies and Lemonade
  Shorts Visitor Center - Indoors
• Docent-guided Tours
  Shorts Visitor Center - East Patio
• Children's Activity Booth
  Sharp Cabin
• Meet the Garden Partners
  West Lawn
• Join the BBGS
  Shorts Visitor Center - Indoors
• Growing a Living Legacy
  Shorts Visitor Center - East Patio

For more info. go here.