Kirkland Summer Concerts - Kids Concerts on Tuesdays at 10am July 7th-August 18th at Juanita Beach Park and Family Evening Concerts on Thursdays at 7pm July 9th-August 20th 2015 at Marina Park = Free music summer fun!

Yay...Summer Concerts are here! We started going to these when my son was an infant!

Take the kids and have fun watching some great local kindie bands!

Kids Concerts 

Every Tuesday at 10-11 AM,  

July 7th - August 18th

Juanita Beach Park - Juanita 

July 7th - Cowboy Buck & Elizabeth

July 14th - Johnny Bregar
July 21st -Recess Monkey

July 28th - Brian Waite Band
August 4th - Brian Vogan & His Good Buddies

August 11th - The Not It's
August 18th - Caspar Babypants

I haven't been to any evening concerts yet but I bet they are a lot of fun to go and enjoy!

                                           Evening Concerts
                                   Every Thursday at 7-8:30 PM, 

July 9th - August 20th

       Marina Park - Downtown Kirkland

July 9th -Abbagraphs  -Abba Tribute Band



July 16th - Bobby Medina - Jazz Latin Dance



July 23rd - Geoffrey Castle - Celtic Rock



July 30th -Long Stride - Roots Rock Reggae



August 6th - Creme Tangerine - Beatles Tribute



August 13th - Mycle Wastman - "The Voice" Finalist



August 20th - Prom Queen - Retro Pop

For more info. go here.

Kids Eat FREE this summer at parks, schools, libraries and more in Washington State - Weekdays - Now through Mid-August depending on location!

" The Washington State Summer Food Service Program, or Summer Meals, provides free meals and snacks to all children and teens (18 years and younger) during the summer months. 
No proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required. "

It is mostly lunch times and snack times with some breakfast times and supper times depending on location in Washington State.

If memory serves I believe that even if you feel you don't need it, they want you to accept it if you are out and about with the kids at the park, etc. when they happen to be there doing these events because it keeps the program successful and the funding going for those that truly need it. 

For more info. go here.

Free Entrance to National Parks this weekend to kick-off National Park Week - Saturday and Sunday, April 18th and 19th 2015!

Go and enjoy the beautiful weather and the beautiful outdoors at a National Park for free this weekend!

" Each spring, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation invite everyone to celebrate National Park Week. This year, from April 18 – 26, you are invited to celebrate all that America’s more than 400 national parks have to offer. From diverse wildlife and iconic landscapes, to vibrant culture and rich history, our National Park System has something for everyone. 

Join us for National Park Week in-person at special events and online, and be sure to share your memories with us! "

For more info. go here.

STATE PARKS DISCOVER PASS FREE DAYS - SATURDAY SPRING DAY - SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH 2015 - ALL DAY!

State Parks Discover Pass Free Days

Washington State Parks offers several "free days" when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. 

 

Following are 2015 free days:

Jan. 1: New Year’s Day

Jan. 18-19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

March 19: State Parks' 102nd birthday

April 4: Saturday Spring Day

April 22: Earth Day

May 10: Sunday Spring Day

June 6: National Trails Day

June 13: National Get Outdoors Day

Aug. 25: National Park Service Birthday

Sept. 26: National Public Lands Day

Nov. 11: Veterans Day

Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities). A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington state departments of Natural Resources and Fish & Wildlife on these days.

For more info. go here.

Seattle Egg Hunts for April 4th 2015! Don't forget your baskets and cameras!

Image courtesy of Seattle Parks and Recreation

Here are the Seattle Egg Hunt festivities thanks to Seattle Parks and Recreation!

NORTHEAST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for treats and treasures

 Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for treats and treasures

Meadowbrook Community Center at Nathan Hale H.S. Track

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Laurelhurst Spring Egg Hunt

What: Bring a basket to hunt for eggs and special prizes

Laurelhurst Park

Ages:  12 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, arrive by 9:45 a.m., April 4

Cost: Free with canned food donation

NORTHWEST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for spring candy and eggs

 Ballard Community Center, Bitter Lake Annex, Loyal Heights Community Center, Magnolia Community Center

Ages: 2-10

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Cost: Non-perishable food item (optional)

Spring Egg Scramble

What: Bring a basket and hunt for goodies

 Green Lake Community Center

Ages: 10 and under

Time: 10 a.m. (ages 3 and under), 10:30 a.m. (ages 4-7), 11 a.m. (ages 8-10), April 4

Cost: Non-perishable food item (optional)

3rd Annual Cal Anderson Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt complete with face painting, jump toy, DJ and more

Cal Anderson Park

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m.-noon, April 4

Cost: Donations accepted

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Collect treasures in your basket

 Montlake Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m., April 4

SOUTHEAST:

The Beach Egg-Stravaganza

What: Egg hunt and activities

 Rainier Beach Community Center

Ages: 2-10

Time: 10 a.m. sharp (arrive by 9:45 a.m.), April 4

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt and activities

Jefferson and Rainier Community Centers

Ages: 10 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

SOUTHWEST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt, breakfast

Alki Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 9:30 a.m., April 4

Cost: Donations accepted

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt

 Alki, Delridge, High Point and South Park Community Centers

Ages: 12 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

For more info. go here.

For information about community center locations and contact information, click here.

State Parks Discover Pass Free Days - First one of the year is tomorrow! Thursday, January 1st 2015 - All day!

State Parks Discover Pass Free Days

Washington State Parks offers several "free days" when a Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park. 

 

Following are 2015 free days:

Jan. 1: New Year’s Day

Jan. 18-19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

March 19: State Parks' 102nd birthday

April 4: Saturday Spring Day

April 22: Earth Day

May 10: Sunday Spring Day

June 6: National Trails Day

June 13: National Get Outdoors Day

Aug. 25: National Park Service Birthday

Sept. 26: National Public Lands Day

Nov. 11: Veterans Day

Please note, free days apply only to day use (not overnight stays or rented facilities). A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington state departments of Natural Resources and Fish & Wildlife on these days.

For more info. go here.

Shoreline Lunchtime Performance Series - Tuesdays - July 8th through August 12th 2014 from 12-1pm - Various locations

Lunchtime Music Series

Free lunchtime concerts for all ages! 

2014 Concert Line-up: 

July 8

 One World Taiko – Japanese Taiko drum ensemble

 In partnership with the Shoreline Historical Museum 

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

 2021 NW 190th St 

July 15

 Steve the Pretty Good - Magician

 Hamlin Park

 16006 15th Ave NE 

July 22 

Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana – Mariachi Band

 Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

 2021 NW 190th St 

July 29

 Duwamish Dixieland Jazz Band – Jazz ensemble

 Hamlin Park

 16006 15th Ave NE 

August 5

 Halau Hula O’Napualani – Pacific Island Dance

 Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

2021 NW 190th St 

August 12 

The Not Its 

Hamlin Park

 16006 15th Ave NE 

For more info. call 206-801-2600 or go here.

Kiwanis KidsFirst! Performance Series featuring all kinds of fun entertainment at various parks in Sammamish - Tuesdays (except August 5th) - July 8th through August 19th 2014 at 12pm or 1pm - See schedule!

All kinds of free fun!

" Just for kids, it's time for fun in the parks!

The Kiwanis KidsFirst! Performance Series runs from July 8th to August 19th on Tuesdays.

Visit local parks such as Beaver Lake Park, East Sammamish Park, Ebright Creek Park, and the Sammamish Commons Plaza while enjoying family friendly music and activities. "

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

July 8th, 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m., Beaver Lake Park (grass meadow behind the Lodge) – Eli Rosenblatt, musician

July 15th, 1 p.m., Sammamish Commons Plaza – Jeff Evans, magician, sponsored by KCLS

July 22nd, 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m., East Sammamish Park soccer field – Eric Herman and the Thunder Puppies

July 29th, 1 p.m., Sammamish Commons Plaza – Eric Ode, music entertainer, sponsored by KCLS

August 12th, 1 p.m., Sammamish Commons Plaza – Alex Zerbe, comedy juggler, sponsored by KCLS

August 19th, 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m., Ebright Creek Park, grass meadow by playground – Matt Wells, magician

For more info. go here.

Free Day at WA State Parks - Sunday, May 11th 2014 - all day! (And other free days through November!)

State Parks free days

" Washington State Parks has announced the following "free days," when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park.

2014 State Parks free days:

• Jan. 19 and 20 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day
• March 19 – In honor of Washington State Parks' 101st birthday
• April 19 – A spring Saturday free day
• April 22 – Earth Day
• May 11 – A spring Sunday free day
• June 7 and 8 – In honor of National Trails Day and WDFW Free Fishing Weekend
• June 14 – National Get Outdoors Day
• Aug. 25 – In honor of National Park Service’s birthday
• Sept. 27 –National Public Lands Day
• Nov. 11 – Veteran's Day weekend

A Discover Pass will still be required on these days to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. "

For more info. go here.

"FREE ENTRANCE TO NATIONAL PARKS" PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND - SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 16TH AND 17TH 2014 - ALL DAY

Go to the park! One of the "Free Entrance to National Parks" events of the year happens this weekend! This is free entrance to over 100 National parks that usually charge a fee. 

For more info. go here.

"Free Entrance to National Parks" event - Sunday & Monday, November 10th & 11th 2013

Go to the park! Last "Free Entrance to National Parks" event for the year happens this weekend! This is free entrance to over 100 National parks that usually charge a fee.


For more info. go here.

Follow the Cedar River Salmon Migration - Saturdays and Sundays in October 2013 from 11am-4pm - Various locations!

" Follow the Cedar River Salmon Migration! And Bring the Kids! "

 

 

Locations:

 

Renton Library
Cedar River Park
Riverview Park
Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area
Landsburg Park

 

 

For more info. go here.

"The Totally True and Almost Accurate Adventures of Pinocchio" presented by Balagan Theatre at Volunteer Park in Seattle and Lake Burien Park in Burien! - Various Dates at 2pm - June 29th through August 4th 2013

 

Free shows for families this summer!

 

" When a historic Italian theater troupe attempts to tell the most perfect tale of Pinocchio, nothing goes according to plan and everything goes hilariously awry! "

 

 

VOLUNTEER PARK: 2pm on June 29-30, July 6-7, 13-14, 20, 27
LAKE BURIEN PARK: 2pm on August 3-4

 

For more info. go here.

 

Celebrate National Trails Day with Free Entrance at WA State Parks! - Saturday, June 1st 2013 - All day!

Free days at state parks!

" Visit Washington state parks for free June 1 in recognition of National Trails Day. The Discover Pass is not required to visit state parks on free days.

The State Parks free days for 2013 are:

June 1: National Trails Day
June 8 - 9: National Get Outdoors Day and WDFW Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4: Peak summer season free day
Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 - 11: Veteran’s Day weekend

Please note: A Discover Pass is still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife during State Parks free days. For more information, visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov. "

For more info. go here.

FREE Days at WA Parks starts Saturday, March 30th 2013 - All day!

Check out the free days for our state's parks!

Free Days at State Parks:

" Visit Washington state parks for free March 30 in recognition of State Parks’ 100th birthday on March 19. The Discover Pass is not required to visit state parks on free days.

The remaining State Parks free days for 2013 are:

March 30: Recognition of State Parks’ 100th birthday on March 19
April 27 - 28: Recognition of National Parks Week
June 1: National Trails Day
June 8 - 9: National Get Outdoors Day and WDFW Free Fishing weekend
Aug. 4: Peak summer season free day
Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day
Nov. 9 - 11: Veteran’s Day weekend

America’s State Parks First Day Hikes are occurring across the country. The National Association of State Parks Directors organizes the nation-wide effort. For more information about First Day Hikes, visit www.americasstateparks.org/first-day-hikes. "


For more info. go here.

Freeway Park Celebration in Seattle with music, ice cream and more! - Tuesday, August 28th 2012 from 11am-3pm

                                                                             




Head to Seattle and check out the uniquely beautiful Freeway Park! Kids can decorate a kite to be hung throughout the park, enjoy live music and free treats including Bluebird Microcreamery ice cream and Dante's Inferno pretzels!

For more info. go here.

Free movies with Concerts in Auburn - Fridays - August 3rd through 17th 2012 at 7pm - Various locations

More free outdoor movies, plus concerts!

" Live entertainment and blockbuster movies make Friday nights in Auburn a real treat for the whole family! "

Here's the line up:

August 3rd, Sunset Park at 1306 69th Street SE

Concert: No Rules 

Movie: Tangled (PG)

Inflatable rides, face painting and balloon art

FREE Child ID kits

 August 10th, Les Gove Park at 910 Ninth Street SE

Concert: One Eyed Jack 

Movie: Toy Story (G) 

August 17th, Les Gove Park at 910 Ninth Street SE

Concert: Funaddicts

Movie: Despicable Me (PG)

FREE Child ID kits

FREE face painting and inflatable (10 years & under)

For more info. go here.

Starlight Circus Show at Robinswood Community Park in Bellevue - Thursday, July 19th 2012 at 10:30am

An outdoor juggling and magic show happening at the park in Bellevue!

" Presented by Alex Zerbe, Professional "Zaniac". The "Zaniac" reaches into his dreams to present a show that inspires kids to READ! Vegetables are sliced in half by flying playing cards, surprises are pulled out of a bottomless suitcase, and feats of juggling and balance will keep you awake past your bedtime. "

Recommended for kids ages 5 and up!

Disregard the sign up on the link. No registration is required for this event.


For more info. go here.

Jefferson Park Jubilee - Saturday, July 14th 2012 from 11am-9pm

" The Jefferson Park Jubilee will be a day of music, art, food and family fun! The event will be held Saturday, July 14th, 2012 - 11 AM continuing until dusk. We'll be hosting local acts reflecting the diversity of the neighborhood. There will be activities for people of all ages throughout the park, including demonstrations of Kirikiti, skateboarding, lawn bowling and much more. Walking tours of the park will be hosted by the Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks to mark the 100 year anniversary of the 1912 Seattle Parks Plan by John C. Olmsted. "


For more info. go here or here.

 

DRAGON FEST in Chinatown-ID - Saturday, July 14th from 12-8pm and Sunday, July 15th 2012 from 12-6pm

Another one from the "Top 5" Newsletter! Check out Dragon Fest this weekend at Hing Hay Park!

Features:

• Lion and Dragon Dances
• Taiko Drumming
• Chinese Martial Arts Demos
• Asian Drill Team
• Indian, Hawaiian, Korean, Filipino Dance Performances
• Singing Performances
• Historic Walking Tours
• Asian Outdoor Market  
• Cultural Activities for All Ages
• Art Walk 
• Anime Costume Contest 
• $2 Tastes Food Walk 
• and more!

For more info. go here.