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.

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.

 

Youth Appreciation Day - A Free, family friendly event for kids ages 11 and up presented by Target, the Seattle Police Dept. and Seattle Parks and Rec at Southwest Teen Life Center in Seattle - Saturday, April 20th 2013 from 12-4pm

Go and enjoy a celebration for youth! 

Saturday, April 20th from 12 noon – 4 p.m. at 

Southwest Teen Life Center

 2801 SW Thistle St. 

Seattle, WA

Activities (appropriate for ages 11 and up) include:

• Outdoor Games – (Potato Sack Race, Three-legged Race, Relay Races, Water Balloon Toss, etc.)
• Karaoke
• Austin Foundation Fitness Obstacle Course
• Interactive Video Game Experience (Xbox Kinect)
• Food and Refreshments
• Seattle Police and Target Store Employees will interact and engage with youth during the event.
• Family Friendly Event for ages 11 and up.

For more info. call the Southwest Teen Life Center at 206-684-7438 or go here.

 

Women's Personal Safety Class for ages 15 and up presented by Redmond Police Department - Thursday, April 18th 2013 from 6:30-8:30pm - RSVP - Spots available!

RPD is presenting another Women's Safety Class!

" This is not a self-defense class, but is a proactive approach to safety rather than reactive and is suitable for ages 15 and older. Some of the topics covered include how to prevent becoming the victim of assault or robbery; potentially dangerous situations and how to avoid them; how to handle “road rage” and prevent accidents; the pros and cons of weapons for personal security and how to make a safety plan. "

This is one of the RPD’s most popular classes and fills up fast so RSVP today at mdowd@redmond.gov!

Event located in the Redmond Public Safety Building at City Hall Campus.


For more info. go here.

 

Free Women's Personal Safety Class for ages 15 and up presented by the Redmond Police Department - Thursday, January 24th 2013 at 6:30pm - Reserve your spot via email!

Great class for teen girls and women! You're never too young (or too old) to learn how to be aware and protect yourself.

Redmond Police Department presents:

Women’s Personal Safety Class

" RSVP now for a free 90-minute class for women presented by the Redmond Police Department. This is not a self-defense class, but a proactive approach to safety rather than “reactive” and is suitable for ages 15 and up. "

Some of the topics covered include:

-How to prevent becoming the victim of assault or robbery.
-Potentially dangerous situations and how to avoid them.
-How to handle "road rage" and prevent accidents.
-The pros and cons of weapons for personal security.
-How to make a safety plan

Event held at the City of Redmond Public Safety Building.

 

To reserve your spot, please email mdowd@redmond.gov

For more info. go here.

 

"Barknum & Wagley's Pawnival" in Fife - A fun carnival benefiting local animal rescues! - Sunday, August 18th 2012 from 12-4pm - "Less than a Latte" with $1 ea for game tickets!

I don't usually post for events as far south as Fife but a reader asked me to and for anything benefiting animals I am happy to do it!

" There will be games like balloon pop, ball toss, & water balloon catch. There will be live music by Cerebral-Tone, free hot dog or ice cream cone with purchase of 10 tickets ($1 each & games are 2-3 tickets each), there will be a coloring table, water park (squirt guns, soaker balls, noodles, etc.), all different kinds of vendors, & demos from the K-9 unit of Fife police & varying trainers. There will be bobbing for hot dog & rubber duckies for dogs & contests like who jumps highest, best dressed, & most tricks, etc. "

Plus there will be dogs available for adoption!

For more info. go here.

5 Free Community Picnics hosted by the Seattle Police Precincts - Today, Saturday, August 11th 2012 at 1pm

Check out the free community picnics hosted by the 5 local Seattle police precincts! There will be meet and greets, free food and ice cream, bouncy houses, music performances, tours, police gear, a raffle and K-9's too!


For more info. go here.

South Bellevue "One City" Celebration - Thursday, July 26th 2012 from 5:30-8:30pm

Check out this fun "new community" celebration!

" The City celebrates the annexation of South Bellevue neighborhoods with food, fun, festive activities and information about City services:

· Sampling of Community Center recreational and fitness classes, such as zumba, tai chi, belly dancing, spinning and rock climbing;

· Bellevue firefighters with their equipment, helping youngsters dress up in fire gear;

· Photos of kids on police motorcycles; information about crime prevention;

· Traffic safety information for adults and safety game for kids;

· Interactive displays on neighborhood outreach, mediation, code compliance, customer service, conservation and recycling, business licenses and taxes, development and permits;

· Complimentary food and beverages provided by Domino’s Pizza at Eastgate, Coca-Cola, and QFC at Factoria; door prizes donated by the Seattle Mariners.

Free parking and ongoing shuttle service at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 14230 SE Newport Way. "

For more info. go here.

 

Touch-a-Truck Event on Mercer Island - Friday, July 20th 2012 at 1pm

For those of you looking for another ever so popular Touch-a-Truck event, here is another one happening as part of the Funtastic Fridays Fun Mobile events originally mentioned in this post.
 
You and the kids will enjoy seeing large trucks up close and personal such as a fire truck, a police car, a dump truck, tractors and more! There will be safety activities as well during this fun-filled afternoon.


For more info. go here.

alki summer streets - Saturday, May 20th 2012 from 11am-5pm

Head to West Seattle and enjoy the Alki Summer Streets event! The streets will be closed off for biking and all kinds of other special events.  There will be tons of music and more! 

Partial schedule below showcasing the fun activities for kids:

11:00 a.m.    Youth Chess Games (Kids Zone)
11:30 a.m.    SPD Officer Chat (Kids Zone)
12:00 p.m.    Fire Engine 29 Visits Alki (Art Demo Block)
1:00 p.m.      Puget Sound Starts Here/Storm Drain Markers
1:30 p.m.      Bike Decoration & Helmet Fittings (Bike Lane)
2:00 p.m.      SPD Kids’ Bike Parade (Bike Lane)
2:30 p.m.      Alki Taekwondo Demo (Performance Area)
3:00 p.m.      SPD Officer Chat (Kids Zone)
                     Seattle Humane Society’s MaxMobile Adoption Center (Bike Lane)



For more info. go here.

Child Safety Day at Factoria Mall - Saturday, May 14th from 11am-3pm

The Bellevue Police Department is giving a special presentation about keeping your children safe.

Event located in the Center Course.

For more info. go here.