News Flash! Pokemon Go fans head to CenturyLink Field for live music and access to the field, etc. to catch Pokemon!! Now until 7pm in Seattle - Friday, July 15th 2016 - "Less than a Latte" at $1 per person!

" Happy hour, live music, and Pokémon Go - What more could you ask for?! 

Join us for Summer Nights in the North Plaza from 4-7pm tomorrow to gain access to the Pokéstops inside the stadium, including the field!

We will even drop Lures to keep you playing 👍

Admission is just $1. Proceeds benefit The Alliance for Pioneer Square. "




For more info. go here.

TAMBOURINE SUBMARINE: A MUSICAL ODYSSEY performed by Recess Monkey at the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library - Saturday, July 11th 2015 from 10:30-11:30am

The Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library hosts Recess Monkey for a fun, free concert!

" Wriggle, jump, dance and groove along with Recess Monkey, who returns to the library with a collection of high-energy songs inspired by exploration. Ages 6 and under. "

For more info. go here.

KidsQuest Activation! = FREE science and technology based projects for kids at Westlake Park in Seattle - Mondays - Now through August 31st 2015 from 10am-12pm

Just discovered this!

KidsQuest Children's Museum will be in the park every Monday for a FREE Science and Technology based kids activity. 

10am to noon

June 29th Stomp Rockets

July 6th Color mixing

July 13th Catapults

July 27th Table Bubbles

Aug 3rd Connecting with circuits

Aug 10th GAK Monsters

Aug 17th Alka Seltzer rockets

Aug 24th Stomp Rockets

August 31st Catapults

For more info. go here.

FREE CONCERTS AND SUMMER EVENTS AT THE BALLARD LOCKS IN SEATTLE - SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS - NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7TH 2015 - VARIOUS TIMES - CAR SHOW FEATURING CARS OF THE '20S, '30S AND '40S HAPPENS TOMORROW FROM 10AM-3PM PLUS A PIPE AND DRUM PERFORMANCE AT 2PM FOR FATHER'S DAY!

The Ballard Locks offers enjoyable afternoons on the weekends where you can listen to music and check out the "locks"!

Some chairs are available but feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Make sure to check their calendar online in case of any changes!

For more info. go here.

"FREE FLY DAYS" - VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT VIEWING AT PAINE FIELD IN EVERETT - SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH 2015 FROM 11AM-1PM

Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts presented by the Flying Heritage Collection!

Pacific Legends Day/ Fathers Day 

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

" Take dad to Paine Field on Father’s Day weekend to see the Flying Heritage Collection’s amazing aircraft take to the skies. Father and son teams Steve and Steven Hinton, along with Bud and Ross Granley, will demonstrate the legendary aircraft of the Pacific War—the P-51 Mustang, F6F Hellcat, P-40 Tomahawk, and the rare Mitsubishi A6M Zero. 

Watching the flying demonstration is always free, but why not make the day of it? Museum admission gets you entry for special events and lectures, a free pilots’ autograph signing session, and an up-close look at some of the rarest and most valuable vintage aircraft and vehicles in the world! 

Doors open at 10 am, planes fly at noon!

PLEASE NOTE: The flights are planned activities but are subject to weather conditions, pilot availability, and the mechanical condition of the aircraft. Flying may be cancelled without notice due to these factors. Please call (877) FHC-3404. "

For more info. go here.

8TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF COMMUNITY STREET BANDS AKA HONKFEST WEST IN SEATTLE - NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST 2015 - VARIOUS TIMES/LOCATIONS

" Come HONK! with us in Seattle at our 8th Annual HONK! Fest West, June 18th-21st, 2015!

HONK! Fest West is always FREE to the public and FAMILY FRIENDLY, with the exception of some special events and after parties that help offset the costs of producing a HONK! festival. Audience participation and fun, brightly colored costumes are HIGHLY encouraged! 

This is the 8th year of HONK! Fest West, and we are pleased to announce it will be our biggest year yet, presenting you with over 32 bands from all over North America and beyond to fill Seattle’s streets and parks with music. We are once again joining forces with the Fremont Arts Council, to bring joyous music and pageantry to the Fremont Solstice Parade. 

HONK! Fest West 2015 is pleased to present:

New Creations Brass Band - New Orleans, LA
Junkadelic Brass Band - Perth, Western Australia
Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band - Somerville, MA
SambAmore - Arcata, CA
Lovebomb Go-Go - Portland, OR
Chaotic Noise Marching Corps - Seattle, WA
Environmental Encroachment - Chicago, IL
Brass Band Mission - San Francisco, CA
Yes Ma’am Brass Band - Austin, TX
Garfield High School Bulldog Drumline* - Seattle, WA
Brass Messengers - Minneapolis, MN
Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers* - Portland, OR
Gora Gora Orkestar - Boulder, CO
D20 Brass Band - Seattle, WA
Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline* - Seattle, WA
Buckshot Brass Band - Tacoma, WA
Bucharest Drinking Team - Seattle, WA
Vamolá - Seattle, WA
Bridgetown Brass - Portland, OR
Extraordinary Rendition Band - Providence, RI
Ten Man Brass Band - Seattle, WA
Roosevelt High School Drumline* - Seattle, WA
The m9 - Seattle, WA
Sound Wave Sounders FC Band - Seattle, WA
Emerald City BOOM Drumline* - Seattle, WA
Black Sheep Brass Band - Sonoma, CA
Artesian Rumble - Olympia, WA
Hubbub Club - Graton, CA
One Love - Seattle, WA
Passion Bucket - Fresno, CA
The Dixie Giants - Santa Rosa, CA
Samba Energencia - Vancouver, B.C.
The Fighting Instruments of Karma Marching Chamber Band/Orchestra - Cascadia, WA
The Carnival Band - Vancouver, B.C.


*Featured in our Friday Night Drumline Battle

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Special events this year include Bloco Pacifico, a Samba drum and dance ensemble made up of members of many local, regional, and West Coast samba players. Also, our annual Friday night drum battle has tripled in size this year with Garfield, Roosevelt, Emerald City BOOM Drumline, Blue Thunder, and Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers.

Once again we will be joining forces with the Fremont Solstice Parade, adding a fun, musical aspect to this annual event that marks the beginning of Summer.

Following the Fremont Solstice Parade, HONK! bands will serenade you in Gasworks Park until the sun goes down. "

Festival Schedule:

Thursday 6/18 – Revenge of the Band Nerds benefit for traveling bands @ Nectar Lounge 7pm 21+ $12

Friday 6/19 – Georgetown Takeover and Friday Night Drum Battle - 6pm @ 12th Ave S. and Airport Way

Saturday 6/20 – Fremont Solstice Parade and music in Gasworks park - Music starts at 3:30pm

Sunday 6/21 – Central District (11am-2pm) 23rd&Union
All-Band Revue @ Seattle Center's Fisher Pavillion -3pm

For more info. go here.

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.

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.

"HOLI" FESTIVAL OF COLOR - (A CELEBRATION INVOLVING THROWING COLORED POWDER) WITH LIVE MUSIC AT REDMOND CITY HALL CAMPUS - SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST 2015 FROM 12-4PM

Go and view or wear white and join in the fun! White t-shirts and organic color are available for purchase. Register online!

" The ancient festival of Holi (Festival of Color) is celebrated every year in India and now it has come to Seattle. The Festival of Color frees all of inhibitions so they can relate others with pure joy. It brings people together and creates a community of happy people. "

For  more info. go here.

18th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count - Family nature fun, plus a photo contest! - Your location - Now until Monday, February 16th 2015 - 15 mins (or more!) a day!

Educational, outdoor, nature family fun! 

Join Us for the Next Count, February 13-16, 2015

 It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Register for the count or use your existing login name and password. If you have never participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count or any other Cornell Lab citizen-science project, you’ll need to create a new account. If you already created an account for last year’s GBBC, or if you’re already registered with eBird or another Cornell Lab citizen-science project, you can use your existing login information.

2. Count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the GBBC. You can count for longer than that if you wish! Count birds in as many places and on as many days as you like—one day, two days, or all four days. Submit a separate checklist for each new day, for each new location, or for the same location if you counted at a different time of day. Estimate the number of individuals of each species you saw during your count period.

3. Enter your results on the GBBC website by clicking “Submit Observations” on the home page. Or download the free GBBC BirdLog app to enter data on a mobile device. If you already participate in the eBird citizen-science project, please use eBird to submit your sightings during the GBBC. Your checklists will count toward the GBBC.

For more info. go here.

For getting started tools go here.

Worldwide Day of Play at Mercerdale Park on Mercer Island - Saturday, September 20th 2014 from 1-4pm

Worldwide Day Of Play

" Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play is an event designed to promote the importance of PLAY. The Nickelodeon Channel will “go black” for several hours on September 20 to encourage families to make time for play. We will host a “Let’s Just Play” event at Mercerdale Park as a part of being a “Playful City, USA”. Visit Nickelodeon’s website for additional activities to encourage fun and play: www.nick.com. "

Age: All Ages

Day/Date: Sat, Sep 20

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Fee: FREE

Location: Mercerdale Park

For more info. go here.

Jefferson Park Jubilee 2014 in Seattle - Saturday, September 13th 2014 from 12pm-Dusk!

" Join your family, friends and neighbors for a day of live music, performances, art, family-friendly activities, food and fun celebrating Jefferson Park. The event goes from noon to noon to 7PM, followed by the summer's final outdoor movie presented by the Jefferson Park Community Center. The movie, The Avengers will begin at dusk in the park Amphitheater. "

For more info. go here.

SDF2014 RUMBLE INSTALLATIONS - Installation of interactive art plus a block party with performances, games, parkour and more - Saturday and Sunday, September 6th and 7th 2014 from 10am-6pm

Image courtesy of Seattle Design Festival

 

So cool!

Nine, stunning 'Design in Motion' installations from Seattle's design community.

" This year, we invited Seattle designers to participate in the SDF Rumble, a collaborative workshop to rapidly generate ideas for large-scale, inhabitable installations to be constructed for public display September 6 & 7, 2014 at the Seattle Design Festival. Designers joined up with contractors and activity partners to offer up bold interpretations of the Design in Motion theme. The subjects of inspiration for each of these installations were: information, material, performance, science, digital technologies, the body, mind, transportation, and pop-up! Come watch a performance, play games, try out parkour, and interact with all the SDF Rumble installations at the SDF Block Party. "

For more info. go here.

The Little Lemon Drops present Outdoor Movie Night and Raffle featuring Despicable Me 2 in Shoreline - Saturday, September 6th 2014 - Movie at 8pm - See schedule for rest - "Less than a Latte" with suggested donation of $5 each to benefit Seattle Children's!

For more info. go here.

2nd Annual Hopscotch Day in CD with 2.9 miles of hopscotching fun then a Hopscotch After Party with tons of fun featuring a carnival including free hotdogs, ice cream, bounce house, entertainers and lots more fun! (See Details!) in Seattle - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 from 9am-6pm, Record attempt at 1pm and after party from 4-8pm

Wish I was able to go to this one this year as it looks like so much fun!

Hopscotch CD is a 2.9-mile temporary hopscotch path around the Central District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA. The almost two-mile temporary path is laid down by volunteers before the event, taking almost three full days, using giant stencils and a “chalks” made out of mostly cornstarch, a dash of flour and sugar and bit of food coloring. We invite all of our neighbors to come out, play on the course, add and decorate the path with chalk, and enjoy the many events happening that day: an attempt at breaking the world record for most hopscotchers playing at the same time, sidewalk sales, garage sales, games, story time in the park, and any number of great events thought up and put on by our neighbors here in the CD.

For more info. go here and here.

FREE Family Movie (You guessed it...FROZEN!) at Redmond City Hall Campus - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 at dusk!

   Free outdoor movie for families on the Redmond City Hall Campus lawn! If you would love to see FROZEN again or for the first time then head down to the campus and have fun watching a new family favorite!

For more info. go here and click on the Summer Movies poster at the link!

Tukwila Community Center presents the Family Outdoor Cinema Series featuring the movie "FROZEN" - Tonight, Friday, August 22nd 2014 at 8pm

Head to see one of the Summer's Blockbuster movies "Frozen". 

For more info. go here.

Movies at the Marina presents "Hook" for free! - Tonight, Friday, August 22nd 2014 at 8pm - Free popcorn, and leashed, friendly dogs welcomed!

​Movies at the Marina 

Shilshole Bay Marina presents FREE, family-friendly, outdoor Movies at the Marina!

HOOK (PG)

Friday, August 22, 2014

8:00 p.m. (updated from 8:45 p.m.)

Central Plaza

 

Additional information:

• Guest moorage is available! Make your reservation today at 206-787-3006.
• Plenty of free parking is available.
• Free popcorn will be available.
• Arrive early to set-up your spot on the lawn.
• Blankets and low chairs are allowed on the lawn. Regular chairs will be allowed to the sides and in the back.
• Feel free to bring snacks but alcohol is not allowed.
• Leashed dogs are welcome. In the event a dog is being disruptive, staff will ask the dog be removed from the event area.
• You may want to bring jackets or extra blankets, as the air coming off Puget Sound can be chilly.

For more info. go here.

Crossroads Movies in the Park with free family activities too in Bellevue - Thursdays - August 21st and 28th 2014 - Activities at 7:30, Movie at Dusk!

Wish I had seen this sooner...my son loves Walking with Dinosaurs!

Next up:

August 21st... Monsters University!

August 28th...Frozen!

For more info. go here.

Free Outdoor Family Movies in Renton - Fridays - Tonight, August 8th and next Friday, August 15th 2014 - Various Locations - This week "Back to the Future" and next week "Frozen!"

Two great movies to see for free with the family!

"Gather with your friends and family for a great line-up of movies while sitting under the stars. Only low-back chairs and blankets in viewing area. In the event of inclement weather, call the Renton Community Center inclement weather line at 425-430-6719. Cancellation decisions will be made at 5:00 p.m."

 

August 8 - Back to The Future

Liberty Park. (PG) Sponsored by KCLS.

August 15 - Frozen

Henry Moses Aquatic Center. (PG) Sponsored

by Ivar’s.

Movie titles subject to change without notice. Check out movie content at kidsinmind.com.

For more info. go here.