Othello Park International Music and Arts Festival with games, activities, petting zoo and more in Seattle - Today, Sunday, August 16th 2015 until 6pm!

" We’ll gather in a grassy meadow under big, old trees at the 9th annual Othello Park International Music and Arts Festival. A world of ethnic variety will convene with music, dancing, food, art activities, and booths. Of course, there will be Othello’s traditional petting zoo from Old McDebbie’s Farm complete with camel, and his multicultural furry friends.

Othello Park features strolling walkways, a permanent stage gracefully designed to suit its pastoral landscape, and a zip line. Come sit, relax, and enjoy the park’s beauty and the show.

Then you will want to be up and about visiting the array of tents and booths and sampling Rainier Valley’s colorful diversity of businesses and organizations. One large tent on the green will shelter the Festival’s traditional “Art Creation Station” to engage those young in age and young at heart, in a variety of hands-on visual art activities led by local artists. "

For more info. go 

Party in the Park with pony rides, face painters, games, petting zoo and more at Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland - Saturday, June 27th 2015 from 8:30-12:30 - Donations accepted.

Party in the Park 2015

13th Annual ‘Party in the Park’ 2015

Where:     Bridle Trails State Park
                 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, at the
                 main public entrance

When:      Saturday, June 27th
                 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Parking:    

Free Shuttle:  Due to the increased attendance and need for horse trailer parking, there will be limited parking in the main lot. It will be restricted to disabled parking for those displaying a state-issued handicapped placard and event-support vehicles only. Attendees will need to park at the Central Park Tennis Club (5820 125th Lane NE, Kirkland WA 98033). The entrance to the Central Park Tennis Club parking lot is across the street from Ben Franklin Elementary School on NE 60th Street. There will be shuttle service between the Central Park Tennis Club and the event. Since the park is only a few minutes from this parking lot, the shuttle will be making trips every 10 minutes from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Please consider using this FREE service!

Breakfast:

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM:  Our famous ‘baked on the griddle’ Pancake & Bacon breakfast, served with coffee or juice - $5.00 a plate

Entertainment:

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM:  Free entertainment featuring the Ellensburg Rodeo Royal Court, High Valley Riders, breed displays and more!

Kids’ Activities:

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM:  Pony rides, face painters, games, a petting zoo and more! No charge, but donations gladly accepted. A suggested donation of $5.00 for pony rides.

Trail Fun Runs: 5k and 10k

7:30 AM - Day-of-race registration and packet pickup begins
8:30 AM - Pancake Breakfast begins
9:00 AM - 10k run begins
9:05 AM - 5k run/walk begins 

For more info. go here.

Newcastle Earth Day 2015 with petting zoo, live raptors, activities, eco-resources and more in Newcastle - Saturday, April 18th 2015 from 10am-3pm

" View Local and Global Video Clips, Kids Activities, Food Vendors, Live Raptor Display, Animal Encounters Petting Zoo, Booths with Information about sustainable eco-friendly living. "

For more info. go here and here.

Additional FREE Egg Hunts (plus one for dogs!) for the Eastside! - Saturday, April 4th 2015 - Various times

Here is a list of additional FREE local area Egg Hunts for the Eastside! Don't forget your Easter baskets and your camera for photo ops with the Easter bunny! Have fun!


BELLEVUE/MEDINA:

Medina Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00am ...Info. here.
Northwest side of Medina Park, for ages 12 & under.


ISSAQUAH:

Gilman Village Easter Eggstravaganza - 11am-2pm ...Info. here.  Stores/Shops will have Easter egg treats and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos too! (Bring your camera!)


SAMMAMISH:

Sammamish Family YMCA Eggstravaganza - 10am-12pm...Info. here.
Highlights: Easter Bunny & Friends, Carnival Games, Bounce House, crafts and more! "Join us at our NEW LOCATION at Sammamish City Commons"

FALL CITY:

5th Annual Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Egg Hunt - 11 AM for more info. call 425-736-7252 or go here. For directions go here.  For ages 12 & under. Cookies and refreshments provided.

SNOQUALMIE:

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 10am ...Info. here.  For ages 1-12.

Downtown’s Hoppin’ in Downtown Snoqualmie - 10am-1pm...Info. here.  Bring baskets and gather goodies at downtown businesses. For all ages.

Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt at Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park (Snoqualmie, across from Centennial Park) - 11am ...Info. here.

Bring your dog and your basket and join us for fun in the park. Collect eggs filled with doggie treats and prizes, plus tennis balls. (!)

Suggested donation for participation $5 (all who donate will receive a dog brush)

Supports the Snoqualmie Valley Pet Food Bank




REDMOND:

Easter Eggstravaganza - 12-4pm ...Info here.
Hop on over with your Easter basket for some festive family fun! Enjoy an egg hunt, sparkly egg decorating, a cuddly bunny petting zoo, bouncy house, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, photo booth, special retail offers, lively kid activities, and goodie bags.


MERCER ISLAND:

Spring Eggs-travaganza! Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 5pm-6pm...Info. here.
For ages 6 & under, with a special area for ages 1-3. No parents on the field for ages 4-6.
$5 donation/family.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 8:30-9pm...Info. here. For ages 7-10.
Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs and look for a golden egg during the Eggs-travaganza for an “eggstra” special surprise. NO Parents on the field! $5 donation/family.

Additional FREE Egg Hunts for the Eastside! - Saturday, April 4th 2015 - Various times

Here is a list of additional FREE local area Egg Hunts for the Eastside! Don't forget your Easter baskets and your camera for photo ops with the Easter bunny! Have fun!


BELLEVUE/MEDINA:

Medina Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00am ...Info. here.
Northwest side of Medina Park, for ages 12 & under.


ISSAQUAH:

Gilman Village Easter Eggstravaganza - 11am-2pm ...Info. here.  Stores/Shops will have Easter egg treats and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos too! (Bring your camera!)


SAMMAMISH:

Sammamish Family YMCA Eggstravaganza - 10am-12pm...Info. here.
Highlights: Easter Bunny & Friends, Carnival Games, Bounce House, crafts and more! "Join us at our NEW LOCATION at Sammamish City Commons"

FALL CITY:

5th Annual Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Egg Hunt - 11 AM for more info. call 425-736-7252 or go here. For directions go here.  For ages 12 & under. Cookies and refreshments provided.

SNOQUALMIE:

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 10am ...Info. here.  For ages 1-12.

Downtown’s Hoppin’ in Downtown Snoqualmie - 10am-1pm...Info. here.  Bring baskets and gather goodies at downtown businesses. For all ages.

Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt at Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park (Snoqualmie, across from Centennial Park) - 11am ...Info. here.

Bring your dog and your basket and join us for fun in the park. Collect eggs filled with doggie treats and prizes, plus tennis balls. (!)

Suggested donation for participation $5 (all who donate will receive a dog brush)

Supports the Snoqualmie Valley Pet Food Bank




REDMOND:

Easter Eggstravaganza - 12-4pm ...Info here.
Hop on over with your Easter basket for some festive family fun! Enjoy an egg hunt, sparkly egg decorating, a cuddly bunny petting zoo, bouncy house, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, photo booth, special retail offers, lively kid activities, and goodie bags.


MERCER ISLAND:

Spring Eggs-travaganza! Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 5pm-6pm...Info. here.
For ages 6 & under, with a special area for ages 1-3. No parents on the field for ages 4-6.
$5 donation/family.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 8:30-9pm...Info. here. For ages 7-10.
Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs and look for a golden egg during the Eggs-travaganza for an “eggstra” special surprise. NO Parents on the field! $5 donation/family.

Fauntleroy Fall Festival with climbing wall, mechanical bull, pony rides, petting farm and lots more in Seattle - Sunday, October 19th 2014 from 2-5pm

Sounds like fun!

" This year’s Fauntleroy Fall Festival is on Sunday, October 19 (2–5 p.m.) at The Hall at Fauntleroy, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, and Fauntleroy Church and parking lot. This family-friendly community celebration is open to all!

Special activities include a climbing wall, pumpkin decorating, birdhouse construction, a mechanical bull, environmental corner activities, an inflatable obstacle course, pony rides, and a petting farm—bunnies and chickens and foals. Oh my! "

For more info. go here.

Scarecrow Mini Fest with petting farm, games, scavenger hunt, music and more at Magnuson Park in Seattle - Saturday, September 27th 2014 from 11am-2pm

For more info. go here. 

Newcastle Days with a car show, petting zoo, pony rides and lots more - Saturday, September 6th 2014 from 10:30am-7pm

Newcastle Days – September 6, 10:30 AM – 7 PM

  Celebrate our City's 20th Anniversary! 

• Community Parade at Lake Boren Park 
• Entertainment, music & performances
• Community booths and crafts
• Cemetery tours
• Food Vendors
• Beer Garden (Sponsored by Newcastle Chamber of Commerce)
• Face-painting and YMCA KidZone activities
• Child ID Cards
• Petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, and more!

Newcastle Car Show - September 6, Noon - 4 PM

The Car Show is back this year!  

For more info. go here.

4th Annual ICE CREAM-O-RAMA WITH THE NOT-ITS, THE HARMONICA POCKET, PETTING ZOO, $1 AND $2 FOOD BITES AND MORE IN SNOHOMISH - SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD 2014 FROM 11AM-3PM

This is a fun event and every year it gets better and better!

"Our 4th Annual Ice Cream-O-Rama is right around the corner!  Join us at our property in Maltby for ice cream, food, and music! FREE EVENT!

$1bites!

Beer Garden!

Petting Zoo!

FUN!

Special guests: The Not-Its! and The Harmonica Pocket

Partners Include:

Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting Co.

Bellevue Brewing Company

Lunchbox Laboratory

Yelp Seattle

Zipcar®

popchips

Whole Foods Market Lynnwood

Top Pot Doughnuts

DRY Soda Co.

Come out from 11am-3pm and enjoy all the fun! We can't wait to see you! "

For more info. go here and here.

2014 Celebrate Shoreline Festival with pony rides, reptiles, a Caspar Babypants performance, petting zoo, car show, bounce houses and LOTS more - Today, Saturday, August 16th 2014 - Now until 8pm

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Festival Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Family area: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Main Stage: 1:00 – 8:00 pm Family Stage: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm Car Show: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Beer Garden: 12:00 – 8:00 pm MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE 1:00 - 2:30 pm      World Dance  2:30 - 3:00 pm      Kid Challenge Award Ceremony  3:00 - 4:00 pm      Michelle Taylor & the Blues Junkies:  R & B 4:30 - 6:00 pm      Doublewide: Country 6:30 – 8:00 pm      Cover Band: The Spazmatics FAMILY STAGE SCHEDULESponsored by the Dale Turner YMCA 11:30 am - 12:30 pm      Matt Henry Trained Human (Juggler) 1:00 - 2:00 pm      Reptile Isle 2:30 - 3:30 pm      Caspar Babypants 4:00 –5:00 pm      Matt Henry Trained Human (Juggler)

FAMILY AREA 11:00 am – 6:00 pm      Pony Rides 11:00 am – 6:00 pm      Petting Zoo 12:30 & 3:30 pm        Last Leaf Productions presents:        Who Stole the Queen of Heart's Tarts? 11:00 am – 6:00 pm      Inflatables FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS: 11:00 am - 6:00 p.m. Roving Entertainment Face Painting Gymnastics Martial Arts Lego Area Bubble Play Area Hands-On Area Hi Striker Carnival Game Community Booths Emergency Vehicles for Touring MAIN STAGE AREA Robo Surfer  12:00 - 8:00 pm Beer Garden 12:00 – 8:00 pm Sponsored by Club Hollywood Cas

For more info. go here.

A Must Do! "Renton River Days" = tons of free fun! - Now until 6pm on Sunday, July 27th 2014

The last time we did this we spent over 3 hours there and still could have stayed longer there was so much to do! Highly recommended this event!

" Tons of fun for kids during festival weekend: Inflatable PlayLand, Hamster Balls, Mobile Gaming Theatre, Putt Putt Golf, Climbing Wall, Petting Zoo, Photo ID Cards, Board Games of the World, Caricaturist, Hula Hooping, Junk Chimes, Sound of Culture, LEGO PlayZone, Dizzy’s Tumble Bus, Chalk Art Contest, craft-making booths, plus much more. Drop by once, or every day, to do it all! "

Activites are FREE and most operate during these hours at Liberty Park:

July 26     11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
July 27     10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
July 28     11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Small sampling of activities we tried a couple of years ago there:

For more info. go here and here.

Issaquah Salmon Days Festival - Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th 2013 from 10am-6pm both days!

Take the kids to a Northwest tradition - Salmon Days!

" Over 285 Arts and Crafts Booth, Thousands of Spawning Salmon, 60 Food Vendors, 5 Entertainment Stages, Puget Sound Dock Dogs, Live Aerial Ski Jumping, Inflatables, Human Hamster Balls, Petting Zoo, Grande Parade and so much more! "

 

 

For more info. go here and here.  

 

 

 

Celebrate Shoreline Festival with pony rides, reptile show, Caspar Babypants and more! - Today, Saturday, August 17th until 8pm

Highlights for kids:

Caspar Babypants 

Reptile Isle

Pony Rides: Seattle Pony Party
Petting Zoo: Animal Encounters 

Car Show
Kids Theater/Story Area: Last Leaf Treasure Island performance: 11:30 am and 1:30 pm (Times may change)
Inflatable toys by Fun Rent
Magic by Bob Bailey
Face Painting
Gymnastics: Seattle Gymnastics Academy
Martial Arts: Martial Arts Center
Lego Area by TrainBuilder Production
Bubble Play Area
Hands-On Area: Run by North City Co-Op Preschool
Hi Striker (Carnival Game)
Community Booths
Vehicles for Touring: Fire, Police, Metro 

and more!

For more info. go here.

 

"Celebrate Urban Nature" with Live Animals, Bugs and more at Magnuson Park's Community Center - Saturday, March 30th 2013 from 10:30am-2:30pm - "Less than a Latte"

What an amazing event! Take the kids and go check it out!

For more info. go here.

Fauntleroy Fall Festival -10th Anniversary Celebration - Sunday, October 14th 2012 from 2-6pm

Fauntleroy Fall Festival features all kinds of fun for the kids including:

Decorated cake judging

Cake walk
Photos by Gail Ann     

2010 Hi-Yu princesses  

   Climbing wall & bounce house      
Face painting & hair braiding
Building wooden bird houses    

Pumpkin painting   

Children's crafts: bats, bags 

Spin the wheel

 Juice & Cookies
    Y coloring contest     

    Seattle fire truck (as available)    

    Debbie Doolittle’s petting farm    

Ball pit      

Meditation labyrinth   

     Pony rides      

Stilt walker
Decorating salmon hats
Challenge course
Backyard food animals from the Seattle Farm Co-Op
Backyard beekeeping with the Puget Sound Beekeepers
Fly tying & casting

Performances
and more!

For more info. go here.

Harvest Celebration featuring Harmonica Pocket, a petting farm and TONS more at Magnuson Park Amphitheater in Seattle - Saturday, September 29th 2012 from 11:30am-2:30pm

A terrific event happening at Magnuson Park! Take the kids and check out the Harvest Celebration!

" Magnuson Community Center and the Magnuson Park P-Patch and Children's Garden is hosting the Harvest Celebration on Saturday, September 29 from 11:30am-2:30pm. The free family event will be held at the Magnuson Park Amphitheater, 6344 NE 74th St, and will feature Harmonica Pocket, Smalltime String Band, Debbie Doolittle's Petting Farm, Scarecrow Making $5 (bring old clothes and a pillow case), orchard maze and scavenger hunt, apple tasting, garden games, a kiddie tractor corral, and much more! Dont miss it! "


For more info. call Magnuson at 206-684-7026 or go here.

IKEA Renton River Days (with photos from last year!) - Friday, July 27th through Sunday, July 29th 2012 - Various hours

We did this last year and I can't say enough good things about this event. We spent 3 hours there and could have easily spent another hour or two. There were so many things for kids to see, interact and play with FOR FREE from bounce houses, junk chimes (see pic), music, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, performances, sports, a climbing wall, a parade, a duck derby, a LEGO Zone, contests, chalk art and soooo much more! And, IKEA Seattle was giving away 100's of bike helmets and, I think, backpacks last year, depending on the day so make sure to stop by their booth too! Plus, this year there is a circus you can enjoy at another location for "Less than a Latte". 

For more info. go here and here and here.