Mother's Day event with bead necklace making both days and Mother Goose on Saturday at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th 2015 from 10am-6pm - See details!

" Bring Mom out to Country Village for the weekend. She’ll love entering to win a special $150 Country Village shopping spree. Visit all the shops and enter in each one to increase your chances of winning. There’ll be lots of specials and children can create a complimentary necklace for mom! Start at Garden of Beadin’ and get your map. Visit each participating shop to select a bead and add to your necklace: a wonderful keepsake for mom!

...On Saturday, Mother Goose will roam throughout the Village. Be sure to stop and take a photo with her. "

For more info. go here.

Newcastle Earth Day Project - make headbands and necklaces at the Newcastle Library in preparation for Earth Day festivities! - Saturday, April 11th 2015 from 11am-3pm

Have the kids make some retro garb to wear to Earth Day celebrations!

" Join the Teen Makerspace Club at Newcastle Library to make hippie necklaces and headbands for the Newcastle Earth Day celebration. Supplies will be provided. "

For more info. go here.

PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop with lots of kids activities in Seattle - Saturday, June 7th 2014 from 10am-1pm

Check out the Rainbow Hop happening in Seattle!

" On June 7, 2014 our neighborhood will kick start a month of Pride in Seattle, with a day of support for our LGBTQ family and friends. Presented by the PNA Business Group, PhinneyWood Pride will bring our community together to celebrate diversity and tolerance with events everyone can enjoy.

Participating businesses and non-profits will be hosting family friendly events and handing out goodies that focuses on diversity and tolerance and fun.

The event is not a parade and participants can start at any location. "

Currently Scheduled Venues and Events include:

826 Seattle	Open House & Genesis Release Party	11 am-3 pm	8414 Greenwood Ave N
99 Monkeys	Pet Rock Making Station	11 am-1 pm	7104 Greenwood Ave. N
A Heavenly Ceremony	Wedding Fun	11 am-1 pm	7321 Greenwood Ave N
A-1 Piano	Sidewalk chalk & piano playing	11 am-1 pm	7020 Greenwood Ave N
Avanti	Art Project	11 am-1 pm	7601 Greenwood Ave N #101
El Chupacabra	Family Chow Down Spot		6711 Greenwood Ave N
Fire Station	Truck Tour @ PNA Parkling Lot	11 am-1 pm	6532 Phinney Ave N
Greenwood Hardware	planting  flowers	11 am-1 pm	7201 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood Library	Story Time & paper crafts	10:30 am-1 pm (story time @ 10:30 am)	8016 Greenwood Ave N
Illumination Learning Studio & Greenwood Elementary PTA	Face Painting & Friendship Bracelets	11 am-1 pm	78th & Greenwood
Metropolis		11 am-1 pm	7321 Greenwood Ave N
Naked City	Family Chow Down Spot		8564 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Estate Law & PNA	Bullying Contract @PNA	11 am-1 pm	6532 Phinney Ave N
Ridge Pizza	Family Chow Down Spot		7217 Greenwood Ave N
School of Rock	Band Playing		106 N 85th St
Starbucks & Lambert House	Rainbow Flags & Necklaces	11 am-1 pm	316 N 67th Street
Terra Bella Flowers	Weeding Fun	11 am-1 pm	7321 Greenwood Ave N
Top Ten Toys	Rainbow Fun	11 am-1 pm	120 N 85th St
Umpqua Bank	Popciles	11 am-1 pm	7120 Greenwood Ave N
Woodland Park Zoo	Bear Affair! Free prizes at West Entry	11 am-1 pm	601 N. 59th Street

For more info. go here.

West Seattle Rock Club's Annual Rock and Gem Show at the Alki Masonic Temple in West Seattle - Today, and Sunday April 26th and 27th 2014 from 10am-5pm both days!

For more info. go here.

North Seattle Lapidary Mineral Club's 60th Annual Rock and Gem Show at Lake City Community Center - Saturday and Sunday, March 15th and 16th 2014 from 10am-5pm

Make sure the kids check out Rockasaurus!

" Every year around St. Patrick's Day in March, we host a rock and mineral show at the Lake City Community Center. It's a free show and features displays, demonstrations, junior activities, dealers, a silent auction, scholarship fundraising with great prizes and hourly door prizes for adults and juniors under 15. "

For more info. go here.

2014 East KingCo Rock & Gem Show in Issaquah - Saturday and Sunday, March 1st & 2nd 2014 from 10am-6pm (until 5pm on Sunday!)

Image courtesy of EKRC

Have you taken the kids to a Rock and Gem show? You really must try it!

This one is featuring: 

Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Dealers

Lapidary Demonstrations

Exhibits

Silent Auction

Raffle

Door Prizes

Refreshments

Hands-on Activities

Crafts

and more!

For more info. go here.

Maplewood Rock and Gem Club's Annual Fall Show in Edmonds - Saturday and Sunday, November 9th and 10th 2013 from 9am-5pm (Starts at 10am on Sunday!)

" Bring the kids and enjoy the day. See one-of-a-kind displays exhibited by our club members. The displays are all interesting and informative. Enjoy several demonstrations throughout the day. This is our annual fundraiser – there will be lots of rocks for sale and many other items.

...We will also host a complimentary children’s beading table. "

 

 

For more info. go here.

Kids' "Build a Necklace for Mom" activity at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday and Sunday, May 11th and 12th 2013 from 10am-6pm both days!

" Bring Mom to Country Village for Mother's Day! Have a cup of tea or a latte, find her the perfect gift and enjoy a great lunch or dinner with Mother. Visit our locally owned shops for specials and events throughout the weekend.

Kids can visit all of our participating shops to "Build a necklace for Mom!" Start your necklace at Garden of Beadin'! Mom will love it! "


For more info. go here.

West Seattle Rock Club's 47th Annual Rock and Gem Show - Saturday and Sunday, April 27th and 28th 2013 from 10am-5pm both days!

 Check out this event that kids and adults can enjoy! Kids can make necklaces, dig for precious gems, pan for real gold, spin the wheel for prizes, partake in a silent auction (one for adults too!) and more!

For more info. go here.

Free Family Day: Italian Festival with arts and crafts, performances and more at Bellevue Arts Museum - Sunday, April 21st 2013 from 12-4pm

 Great family event happening at BAM tomorrow!

" Travel to Italy with us! Fun art activities, demonstrations, and performances for the whole family to enjoy. "

Event highlights: 

Venetian Glass Bracelets, Venetian Masquerade Masks, Painted Ceramic Tiles, Roman Forum, D'Ambrosio Gelato, Architecture and Design, Film-viewing of Roberto Benigni's Pinocchio, Woodturners, Dancing Harlequin Puppets and more!

For more info. go here.

North Seattle Rock Club presents a Rock and Mineral Show at the Lake City Community Center in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th 2013 from 10am-5pm both days!

Check out their annual rock and mineral show at the Lake City Community Center!  It's a free show and features displays, demonstrations, junior activities, vendors, a silent auction, scholarship fundraising with great prizes and hourly door prizes for adults and juniors under 15.


For more info. go here.

Annual Bellevue Rock and Gem Show at Vasa Park - Today and Sunday, October 27th and 28th 2012 from 10am-5pm

Head to Vasa Park to see the Bellevue Rock and Gem Show this weekend.  There will be all kinds of gems, jewelry and geoscience activities for the kids!


For more info. go here.

Get Crafty Saturdays! at Bellevue Arts Museum - Saturday, May 12th 2012 from 1-3pm - "Less than a Latte" - Heart and Leaf Pendants

 

Get Crafty Saturdays! Heart and Leaf Pendants

 

" Inspired by the jewelry of Mary Lee Hu, create a pendant twisting craft wires around a heart or leaf shape. Then design a chain with all sorts of colored ribbons, straws or pasta. Celebrate Mother's Day and create a special necklace for mom or grandma, and add a note so that it will remind her of your love.  "

Recommended for kids ages 4 - 12.

This is "Less than a Latte" with a $2 materials fee per child or free with admission!

For more info. go here.

 

Get Crafty Saturdays! at Bellevue Arts Museum - Saturday, May 5th 2012 from 1-3pm - "Less than a Latte" - Heart and Leaf Pendants

 

Get Crafty Saturdays! Heart and Leaf Pendants

 

" Inspired by the jewelry of Mary Lee Hu, create a pendant twisting craft wires around a heart or leaf shape. Then design a chain with all sorts of colored ribbons, straws or pasta. Celebrate Mother's Day and create a special necklace for mom or grandma, and add a note so that it will remind her of your love.  "

Recommended for kids ages 4 - 12.

This is "Less than a Latte" with a $2 materials fee per child or free with admission!

For more info. go here.

West Seattle Rock Club's Rock and Gem Show in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, April 21st and 22nd 2012 from 10am-5pm both days!

Check out this fun event!

Image courtesy West Seattle Rock Club

For more info. go here.

Annual Rock and Gem Show - Saturday, March 17th and Sunday, March 18th from 10am-5pm both days!

North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club presents their Annual Club Show showcasing all kinds of beautiful gems and rocks at the Lake City Community Center. It will feature displays, demonstrations, junior activities, dealers, a silent auction, scholarship fundraiser with great prizes and hourly door prizes for adults and juniors under 15. Plus, they will also be featuring a "Rockasaurus"! (See the pictures on their website)


For more info. go here.

East Kingco Rock Club's 47th Annual Rock and Gem Show at The Pickering Barn in Issaquah - Saturday, March 3rd from 10am-6pm and Sunday, March 4th 2012 from 10am-5pm

Check out this fun event happening this weekend with children's activities and more!

" This is a family festival celebrating earth science, rock hounding, lapidary arts, gem and jewelry artisans and dealers. We will have children’s activities, lapidary demonstrations & displays, local dealers and artisans, food, door prizes and some of the best deals on jewelry, minerals, natural art and gemstones you can find. The East Kingco Rock Club is a non-profit association devoted to the education & enjoyment of earth sciences and lapidary arts. Come & enjoy the festival! "

For more info. call 425-444-9852 or go here.

Get Crafty Saturdays! at Bellevue Arts Museum - Saturday, February 18th 2012 from 1-3pm - "Less than a Latte"

Head over to the Bellevue Arts Museum for Get Crafty Saturdays! as they present "Twist It!"

 

" Get inspired by Mary Lee Hu's jewelry pieces in Knitted, Knotted, Twisted & Twined. She uses wire the way hand weavers use thread. Come create your own hardware bracelet twisting a variety of colors and textures of wires. We will have a wide range of materials for you to use your unlimited creativity! "

Recommended for kids ages 4 - 12.


This event is "Less than a Latte" at $2 materials fee per child (or free with admission)!


For more info. go here.

Free Jewelry Workshop for Teens at the Bellevue Arts Museum - Saturday, February 18th 2012 from 1-3pm

BAM is hosting a workshop where teens can learn how to make necklaces and bracelets using jewelry wire and stretch material. They can create their very own wearable unique design. All materials will be provided. 

Free event and recommended for kids in Grades 6 - 12.

For more info. call 425-519-0770 or go here.

For free admission to the museum for two people go here.

Annual Bellevue Rock & Gem Show at Vasa Park in Bellevue - Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd from 10am-5pm

Head to Vasa Park to see the Bellevue Rock and Gem Show this weekend.  There will be all kinds of gems, jewelry and geoscience activities for the kids!

For more info. go here.