1st Annual Block Party - "Super Hero" themed with a Recess Monkey performance, special appearances, games, rock wall, bounce house and slide, photo booth, craft activities and more at Redmond Town Center! Saturday, September 19th 2015 from 12-5pm - All FREE except for Kryptonite (geode) cracking and Paint Away's make and take handprint or tote!

Attend Redmond Town Center's first annual Block Party! 

This year, we will test your strength with lively superhero activities. Activities are FREE, except where pricing is noted below.

• Test your endurance on the bouncy house & bouncy slide
• Pose in the gotham photo booth
• Create a superhero mask
• Test your strength with agility games
• Adorn your superhero with face painting & balloon artistry
• Climb the Christa Camps Rock Wall
• Try kryptonite cracking at Utopia's booth ($8, $10, $15 - depends on geode chosen)
• Paint Away! ($4 handprint or $5 tote) more information
• Meet everyday superheroes from Redmond Police and Fire Departments
• Wrap up the day's successes with Recess Monkey, performing at 4 p.m.

Arrive in costume if you dare!

For more info. go here.

Global Citizen Day with an emphasis on girl power with lots of fun and interactive activities, guest speakers, special appearances by Sesame Street characters and more at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center in Seattle - Saturday, May 30th 2015 from 10am-3pm

" Explore what it means to be a global citizen, here and around the world at the first-ever Global Citizen Day – a FREE public event open to all – boys, girls, and families of all ages! 

Discover how women and girls are transforming the world, participate in hands-on activities and hear from inspiring leaders, creators, advocates, and problem solvers to spark ideas for positive change.

Global Citizen Day highlights:

• Appearances by Raya, the newest member of the Sesame Street family, and photo opportunities with Grover from Sesame Street Workshop

• Hands-on activities that explore how to keep moms and new babies healthy

• Youth empowerment selfie booth 

• Design your own global citizen puppet and t-shirt. 

• Check out the Visitor Center’s interactive exhibits

Plus get connected and meet these other fantastic organizations! 

Schedule: 

• 10:45 am: Inspirational Speaker Series: Camille McDorman - refugee worker, human rights advocate, law student

• 11:30 am: Raya

• 12 pm: Youth Speakers Series: Life Enrichment Group-Young Queens, Eastside GirlUp, Lake Washington Girls Middle School and Kids in Medicine

• 1 pm: Raya

Activities and organizations available 10-3: 

• Girl UP–Are you UP for the challenge millions of girls face every day in just getting water?

• Girls Can Do–How will you change the world in the future? Share your goal in our selfie booth. 

• Heifer International–Discover amazing women and girls working to transform their lives, and enjoy storytime with Flora and the Runaway Rooster. 

• Kids in Medicine–Get hands on with how to keep moms and babies healthy

• Northwest Girls Coalition–Match yourself up with incredible local organizations working with and for girls in our community.

• Project Girl Mentoring Program–What are your best qualities? Share them with the world at the affirmation station. 

• Sesame Workshop/ Sesame Street–Enjoy appearances by Raya at 11:30 and 1, and meet her friend Grover throughout the day. 

• UNICEF–Explore how simple it can be to save lives and stay healthy, take home many ideas to make a difference. 

• YWCA’s GirlsFirst–Find out about equity in education and sign up to help with the YWCA Schools Days donation drive all summer long. " 

Food for Purchase available from these great vendors during lunchtime: 

• Biscuit Box

• No Bones About It

• Seattle Pops 

• Street Treats

For more info. go here.

Eggstravaganza presented by Gold Creek Woodinville at the Brightwater Treatment Plant in Maltby - Saturday, April 4th 2015 from 2-4pm

For more info. go here.

3rd Annual Bunny Party presented by Ugly Baby and La Ru featuring bunnies, arts and crafts, chalk art, egg hunt, photo booth, awesome prize giveaways and more in Seattle - Saturday, April 4th 2015 from 12-4pm - Tickets available for $1, $5 or $10 (+small fee) for entry all the way up to dedicated scheduled bunny petting time! Available until sold out or 11am whichever comes first!

" Bunny Party! 2015: Ugly Baby and La Ru's third annual event to raise money for the care and feeding of homeless bunnies. This event is a fundraiser for Seattle Animal Shelter and Special Bunny Rescue. All money from ticket sales are donated to the two organizations - along with 10% of all sales at Ugly Baby and La Ru during the event.

Come learn about and meet bunnies from Seattle Animal Shelter and Special Bunny Rescue! We will also have coloring crafts, sidewalk chalking, an egg hunt along Western Avenue and at participating Pike Place Market shops, giveaway bags every hour and a cool photo booth opportunity.

The Egg Hunt will begin at noon. It will be along Western Avenue from the Ugly Baby and La Ru up to the Paper Feather and at the participating Market Shops. Please be respectful of Market shops when visiting them for eggs. They will have them available at the front counter. A flyer of participating shops will be available at Ugly Baby and La Ru.

Giveaway bags will include: tickets to the aquarium, Chinook Books, tickets to local comedy shows, art by Ugly Baby and La Ru owners & a variety of D.I.Y. craft kits, and some items for Pike Place Market shops.

The following Pike Place Market Shops are participating in the Bunny Party!:

the paper feather - Western Ave

Brooke Westlund Studio and Gallery - Western Ave

Paper Scissors Rock - day stall crafter

Orange Dracula - 3rd floor

Reflecting On Seattle - Urban Photography - 3rd Floor

Ventures - 1501 Pike Place #512

The Pike Place Market Creamery - 1504 Pike Place #3

Just a reminder that you do need advance tickets for Bunny Party! This year. All ticket sales go to support Seattle Animal Shelter and Special Bunny Rescue. $1 gets you in. $10 gets you a scheduled time to pet bunnies (and an awesome gift bag!). No lines!!! "

For more info. go here.

To purchase $1, $5, or $10 (+small fee) tickets go here.  

Sales end at 11am tomorrow or until sold out...whichever comes first! 

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.

Edmonds Center for the Arts presents Kidstock! 2015 with live music, dance, magic, theatrical performances and more including Recess Monkey, The Not-Its, Alex Zerbe, plus workshops, bounce houses and tons more in Edmonds - Saturday, February 7th 2015 from 9:30am-3:30pm

Kidstock! 2015

  FREE | ALL AGES

" Kidstock! is the FREE, annual family event at ECA that features musical performances, theatre, arts education workshops, and activities for kids. As the cornerstone of ECA’s Family Series, Kidstock! strives through theatre, music and interdisciplinary arts performances to engage children from a young age in diverse and exciting arts experiences. "

Kidstock! 2015 Main Stage line-up:

9:45 am Recess Monkey

11:00 am Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,Book-It Repertory Theatre (Recommended for grades K-6) This performance will be ASL-interpreted.

12:15 pm The Not-Its!

1:30 pm Bailadores de Bronce

2:45 pm Alex Zerbe

Workshops for kids & families:

10:45 am Owl & Pussycat's POEMS, PUPPETS, AND PARADES (theatre simple)

12:15 pm Book-It Repertory Theatre’s “Themes in Motion” Workshop

(Recommended for grades K-2)

1:30 pm Hula Lesson with Nana I Ke Kumu Pono Foundation

2:30 pm Lauhala Weaving with Nana I Ke Kumu Pono Foundation

And more!

Bouncy houses

Food concessions

Seattle Shakespeare Company’s Costume Photo Booth

Kidstock! 2016 Button Design Station

Summer Arts Enrichment Camp & ECA Family Series Raffles

Register for Kidstock! online or

 at the ECA Box Office, 425.275.9595/410 4th Ave N. 

Walk-ups welcome.

For more info. go here. 

To print out a free ticket per family go here. (But again, walkups are welcome too!)

Trick or Treat on the Waterfront with treats, firetrucks, games, Elsa, Spiderman and more fun in Seattle - Sunday, October 26th 2014 from 11am-3pm

" Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Downtown’s Waterfront and trick-or-treat at participating businesses from the Ferry Terminal to the Old Spaghetti Factory. "

Print out the Trick-or-Treat Map here:
http://www.downtownseattle.com/assets/2014/10/Trick-or-Treat-on-the-Waterfront-2014-Map.pdf

Participating Businesses: 
Alaskan Sourdough Bakery 
Anthony's Restaurants
Argosy Cruises
Bell Harbor Marina
Copperworks Distilling & Tasting Room
The Crab Pot Seattle
The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar
The Old Spaghetti Factory - Seattle
Seattle Great Wheel
Seattle Aquarium
Victoria Clipper
Waterfront Carousel, Miner's Landing at Pier 57 Seattle
WSDOT Ferry Terminal at Pier 52

Activities at Waterfront Park/Alaskan Way:
Photo booth with Waterfront Seattle
Captain Q&A aboard Ride the Ducks of Seattle
Bike your way to a free smoothie with BridgeSpan Health
Tricycle races and crafts with Red Tricycle
Fire Engine show-and-tell with Seattle Fire Department
Meet Princess Elsa, Spider-Man, a Halloween clown and a friendly vampire with Live Wires
Skee ball, ring toss, basket ball shootout and even more games with Merry Makers Inc.

Trick-or-Treat bags will be provided for the children courtesy of DowntownSeattleParking.com

When: Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 from 11am - 3pm

Where: Waterfront Park/Pier 58, 1301 Alaskan Way

Cost: FREE

For more info. go here.

DigiPen Day with all kinds of free fun in Redmond - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 from 11am-2pm - Register online!

This is a wildly popular event for kids of all ages!

" You are invited to celebrate DigiPen Day with us on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at DigiPen's Redmond campus!

This event marks our four-year anniversary of the ribbon-cutting ceremony of DigiPen's current facilities, where Mayor John Marchione officially declared August 27, 2010 "DigiPen Day" in the city of Redmond. This year, we will open our doors to the public once again and invite everyone in the community to play, create, and explore the worlds of gaming and art with us!

Activities include:

• Industry talks from DigiPen faculty
• T-shirt tie-dye station
• Temporary tattoos
• Lunch and carnival food
• Pottery art, painting and life drawing
• Student-made animations to watch and video games to play
• Minute to Win It games
• Balloon art and caricatures
• Inflatable obstacle course
• Green screen photo booth
• And more!

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: DigiPen's campus at 9931 Willows Road NE in Redmond, WA.

All guests must register online in advance.

Note: One registration form must be completed for each participant age 18 and older. Participants who do not register online in advance must sign a waiver form at the entrance. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Please be prepared to show a photo ID on the day of the event.

Are you a current or incoming DigiPen student? Please register online here.

Questions? Contact the Office of Outreach by email at outreach[at]digipen[dot]edu or by phone at 425-629-5001 "

For more info. go here.

1st Annual Celebrate Lynnwood Music and Dance Festival - Saturday, July 19th 2014 from 10am-10:30pm

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" The City of Lynnwood along with several community partners is hosting the first annual Celebrate! Lynnwood Music & Dance Festival. Celebrate! highlights the art, culture and heritage of Lynnwood and South Snohomish County. Join us at the Lynnwood Convention Center for this FREE community event! "

For more info. go here.

Queen Anne Days Festival with live music performances including The Not-Its and The Johnny Bregar Band, a car show, kiddie parade, scavenger hunt, games and tons more fun at Big Howe Park on Queen Anne! - Saturday, July 12th 2014 from 10am-4pm

Look at all the fun things to do at this year's Queen Anne Days Festival!

Carnival Games:

Pin the Sprinkle on the Cupcake

3 Spinning Wheels ($)

Bean Bag Toss

Lucky Duck

Disc Drop

Ring Toss

Sporting Activities:

Parkour 

1on1 Basketball

Gymnastics/tumbling (Little Gym of Interbay)

Fitness Fun

Hula Hooping

Arts and Crafts:

Umbrella Tree yoga and cooking

Pottery wheel

Bubble station

Dog Bandana painting

Sweet Pea Cottage craft

Children’s Workshop preschool craft

And there’s more:

Outdoor Games from Blue Highway Games

Robotics by Coebotics

Build and launch your own water bottle rocket

Group photo booth with costumes!

Massages

Face Painting

Animal Balloons

Lanyard Photos by PEMCO

Tae Kwon Do Demo

Balloon Pop Fundraiser ($)

Car Show

Bouncy Houses

Scavenger Hunt

And of course there will be bands, food trucks, the not-to-be missed kiddie parade and cool cars. Check out the schedule for more details!

For more info. go here.

11th Annual Kidgits Club Book Blast with storytime, arts and crafts, prizes and more at Northgate Mall in Seattle - Saturday, March 1st 2014 from 1-3pm

" A day that celebrates books and the joy of reading! Let kids discover the magic of reading and let their imaginations take them on a fun-filled journey at the 11th Annual Simon Kidgits Club Book Blast! Kristin Varner the illustrator of Pink Cupcake Magic will be here reading books for storytime, there will also be arts & crafts and a special photo booth. "

For more info. go here.

KIDSTOCK! - A FREE family event featuring musical performances, theatre, arts education workshops, and activities for kids at Edmonds Center for the Arts - Saturday, February 8th 2014 from 9:30am-2:30pm - Register now for this free event!

KIDSTOCK! - a FREE FAMILY EVENT at ECA

- One Pass Per Family - 

Kidstock! is a FREE family event at Edmonds Center for the Arts and will feature musical performances, theatre, arts education workshops, and more fun activities for kids! 

The ECA Main Stage will host Tim Noah, The Not-Its!, Alex Zerbe (juggling), and Aaron Nigel Smith. There will also be performances by Book-It Repertory Theatre (The Phantom Tollbooth) and Thistle Theatre (Mrs. Periwinkle and Possum), as well as face-painting, food concessions, hula hoops, bouncy houses, and a Seattle Shakespeare Company costume photo booth too.

Take the whole family and join us for a day of creativity and fun! Make a family reservation and print your confirmation at home.

Schedule:**

On the Main Stage
9:45-10:30: Tim Noah
11:00-11:45: Alex Zerbe Juggling
12:15-1:00: The Not-Its!
1:30-2:15: Aaron Nigel Smith

Theatre, Live!
10:00-10:45: The Phantom Tollbooth (Book-It Repertory Theatre) (Gr. K-6)
11:15-12:00: Book-it Repertory Theatre's "Themes in Motion" Workshop (Gr. K-2)
1:00-2:00: Mrs. Periwinkle and Possum (Thistle Theatre) (Ages 3+)

**Schedule subject to change. Please note that Theatre, Live! events are first-come, first-served. In consideration of our patrons, please note that there will be no late seating for these performances.

For more info. go here.

Jingle Belles: A Holiday Party Mommy and Me! at Southcenter Mall in Seattle - Sunday, December 8th 2013 from 12-4pm - Buy tickets online only - "Less than a Latte" each at $5 per little girl and FREE for the adults!

 


What fun!

" Join us for a fun-filled, memorable holiday party!

Stop by any time between noon and 4pm to enjoy mini-mani's, a braid bar, live entertainment (including a special visit from Mrs. Claus!), a swag bag just for her, craft, holiday themed photo booth, sweet treats and more!

Tickets are just $5 per child and all ticket sales benefit Treehouse. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

This party is ideal for children between the ages of 4 - 10, but open to all.

The Westfield Sky Terrace is located on Level 3 near AMC Theaters. "


For more info. go here.

To order tickets for your daughters at $5 each and for you at $0 (yay!) go here.