Harvest Festival at Country Village in Bothell - Today, October 11th 2015 from 11am-5pm

Now that it isn't a day of downpours head to County Village for their 28th Annual Harvest Festival!

" Come to Country Village and celebrate fall. Join us on October 10th & 11th for the 28th annual Harvest Festival. Booths open at 11:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. This is a free event for everyone. 

Stroll the grounds decorated with corn stalks and pumpkins while you enjoy 30+ unique craft booths featuring one-of-a-kind items made by local artisans. Paint a pumpkin! Pumpkins and paints are included ($7). Fun, fall activities for kids include face painting, pony rides, train rides, and live entertainment throughout the entire weekend! "

For more info. go here.

Ananda Mela Festival in Redmond - Saturday and Sunday, July 25th and 26th 2015 from 12-9pm both days!

" Many more performances, visual art exhibition, demonstrations, displays, magicians, juggler, children’s activities, Inflatables, pony rides, community organization booths, and irresistible shopping opportunities to engage all attendees from start to finish! "

For more info. go here.

Bellevue Strawberry Festival = tons of fun at Crossroads Park in Bellevue - Now thru 6pm on Sunday, June 28th 2015 - Some things free and some for a fee.

All kinds of fun to be had at this annual event!

For more info. go here.

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.

Swedish Midsummer Festival with free pony rides, free cotton candy, free bounce house, singing and dancing performances, maypole celebration, plus a playground, swimming, waterslides and more! - Sunday, June 14th 2015 from 9am - 8pm (Swedish Pancake Breakfast for a fee is from 9am-12pm)

(All images courtesy of Vasa Park)

" Family fun is the focus of the Swedish Midsummer festival at Vasa Park Resort on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Admission to this event is always free. Come and bring the whole family for a day of live music, dancing and old fashioned recreation. This free regional event has taken place on the shores of Lake Sammamish at beautiful Vasa Park Resort for 89 years. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

The day starts off with a hearty Swedish pancake breakfast. Breakfast goes from 9am-12pm. If you have never tried Swedish Pancakes, or if you have, these are the best. They are served by Skogsblomman lodge out of our summer kitchen. Breakfast includes Swedish pancakes, ham, syrup, coffee and juice. Price for the breakfast is $10.00 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Once you have enjoyed breakfast, you will be ready for the rest of the days activities. So stick around and enjoy the fun at Vasa Park Resort...

After enjoying the Swedish Pancakes, there will be lots of family activities throughout the day. 11am-1pm, free pony rides for the kids, free cotton candy, free bounce house, balloon art and face painting, Also to satisfy every sweet tooth, have a relaxing break at the "Swedish Coffee Garden." Enjoy a cup of coffee with some Swedish baked goods. Bingo will be held in our patio area throughout the day, starting at 10am. Of course, the playground, swimming and waterslides are open all day long for your enjoyment. At 12:30, you don't want to miss the main program. Swedish dancers, singers and the famous midsummer maypole wrapping will take place at the stage area in the center of the park. You will find this program so enjoyable so gather around the stage early to get a good seat. Old time races and games for children will begin at 2pm in the campsites in the north end of the park. The Vasa Park Concession will be open all day serving, soda, ice cream, candy and chips and nachos. So stop on by to grab a quick snack.

Many new activities will be added this year, some include a Beer Garden, Hamburgers, Salmon and Hot Dogs cooked right on a charcoal grill. Lots of activities going on all day, so come and spend the day with us at Vasa Park Resort. "

For more info. go here.

3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck with 50+Vehicles, special appearances, pony rides, a toddler zone, music, reptiles and more in Monroe - Saturday, May 30th 2015 from 10am-3pm - "Less than a Latte" at $5 each or $25 per family up to 8 people!

Check out this fun Touch-a-Truck event! 

For more info. go here.

IT'S SHEEP SHEARING TIME AND TONS MORE HAPPENING TOMORROW AT KELSEY CREEK FARM PARK IN BELLEVUE - SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH 2015 FROM 11AM-4PM

It's that time again! This is a must do event! 

To see a post about the previous ones we attended with pics, tips and more go here. 

For more info. on this year's event go here.

"Fun with Frosty" with live reindeer, a magic show, meet and greet, games, craft, pony rides (fee), train rides (fee) and more at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday and Sunday, December 20th and 21st 2014 from 12-3pm

" Meet Frosty the Snowman and his friend, Hippity Hop the rabbit from noon to 3 pm both Saturday and Sunday at Country Village.  Enjoy a magic show at noon at Zero and Somebuddy Adventure Theatre, participate in fun & games on the center stage at 1 pm and make a winter craft project with Frosty at The Village Bean at 2 pm. This is a free event for children of all ages!  

Visit Santa’s Workshop featuring Santa photos by Arthur & Associates. Live reindeer on site, pony and train rides (weather permitting) are open for a nominal fee, Christmas tree sales by local Boy Scout Troop 420. "

For more info. go here.

Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting with Live Reindeer, pony rides (fee), train rides (fee), the Grinch, choirs and more at Country Village in Bothell - Today, Saturday, December 6th 2014 until 8pm...Santa arrives by Float this year at 7pm!

" It’s a holiday wonderland at Country Village with live reindeer, caroling by local choirs all day long, whimsical gingerbread house display, surprise visit by the Grinch, and 40 local shops and restaurants all decked out in their best with thousands of twinkling lights. An animated light display featuring a 40’ sea serpent, fiddling pig, giant dragonfly, marching ducks and more!

Be sure to visit Santa’s Workshop featuring on the spot Santa Photos by Arthur & Associates. Complimentary hot roasted chestnuts begin at 4 pm ‘til they last. Our own Town Crier will herald the arrival of Santa at 7 pm on his dazzling Christmas float followed by a traditional tree lighting. Everyone will get a chance to greet Santa and receive a candy cane. 

The Gingerbread House Contest winners will be announced just before Santa arrives. 

Doll House Baked Goods will be selling tasty holiday treats at Santa's Workshop. 

Pony and train rides (weather permitting) are open for a nominal fee. 

This event is free and open to the public. "

For more info. go here.

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.

Seattle Faerie Festival with all things Faeries, Gnomes, etc. including scavenger hunt, music, pony rides ($5), games and more! - Today, Sunday, September 28th 2014 from 12-6pm

" Come for a Faerie Good Time!

Live Music, Pony Rides, Theater, Games, Vendors and Food

Costume and Pet Costume Contest!

Live artist sculpting, Floating Flower Forest and Foam Archery

Inviting all faeries, fairies, gnomes, elves, fauns, fae, goblins, wizards, magicians, queens, sorcerers, green men, pirates, brownies, unicorns, sprites, lost boys, lost girls,nymphs, dragons, pans, knights and ladies, pixies, changelings, genies, gelflings, sylphs, angels, nature spirits, elementals and hobbits 

and anyone else of nature and magic! "

For more info. go here.

5th Annual Pants Party at Eastside Baby Corner with food, games, entertainment, giveaways and more in Issaquah - Saturday, September 6th 2014 from 10am-1pm - Please consider donating new or gently used 0-14 sized pants!

10 am - 1 pm - 1510 NW Maple St., Issaquah, WA

Help EBC collect 4,000 pairs of pants -- bring a pair of new or gently-used pants (boys or girls size 0-14) and stay for games, activities, a raffle for great prizes, Hub tours & entertainment for the whole family. 

This year's lineup inlcudes "touch a firetruck and police car," pony rides, face painting, The Science Lady, KidsQuest Museum and it's all free!

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.

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.

"PARTY IN THE PARK" AT BRIDLE TRAILS STATE PARK HORSE SHOW GROUNDS IN KIRKLAND WITH JOUSTING KNIGHTS, EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAMS, PONY RIDES, VAULTERS, FACE PAINTING, GAMES AND MORE! - SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH 2014 FROM 8:30AM-12:30PM - FREE EVENT, BUT $5 FOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND $5 SUGGESTED DONATION FOR PONY RIDES!

Join in the fun at the Party in the Park event hosted by the Bridle Trails Park Foundation! From 8:30am-12:30pm there will be all kinds of entertainment like equestrian drill teams, jousting knights, etc. Plus, there will be pony rides, face painters, a kids race called "Donkey Dash", and lots more. It's all free but they are asking for a suggestion donation of $5 for the pony rides.

And if interested, there will also be a $5 pancake breakfast, t-shirts and hats available for purchase.

Since this is a popular event they will also have a free shuttle available, as well.

For more info. go here. 

1st Ever "Milk Walk" with milk tastings and cookies plus pony rides, train rides, face painting, photo opps., and more (!) at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday, June 28th 2014 from 10am-1pm - $5 Suggested Donation for Milk Walk ticket and includes train ride or pony ride and more!

Cookies & Milk Tasting for All Ages!

" On June 28th the Northshore Schools Foundation is teaming up with Country Village and local supporters for the  1^st ever Milk Walk.  All proceeds will benefit disadvantaged & homeless children in the Northshore School District.

Bring the kids to the Village for a FREE, fun filled morning. Each participating shop will serve milk and cookie pairings:  everything from flavored milk to non-dairy products will be available for tastings. 

Get your Milk Walk tickets ($5 suggested donation) in advance or at the check-in booth in the center parking lot. Your ticket will include 1 FREE pony ride or train ride, so grab your friends and go for a ride.

• Get your face painted, or take a photo in the Smith Brother's Cow Car. 
• Make a milk carton cars and race it in a Milk Carton Derby. 
• Participate with the fabulous Zero and Somebuddy clowns in a Milk Relay
• Vote for your favorite milk at each shop and enter to win a summer fun basket! 

There's fun for all ages at this fundraiser.

All funds raised at the Milk Walk support local, disadvantaged children in the Northshore School District. 

A big thanks to our local milk sponsors: Darigold, Smith Brothers Farms, Twin Brooks Creamery, Restaurant Depot, Safeway & Den Coffee House. "

For more info. go here.

Live Reindeer and FREE Fun with Frosty including a magic show, games and crafts (plus pony and train rides for a small fee) at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday and Sunday, December 21st and 22nd 2013 from 11am-5pm (12-3pm on Sunday) Reindeer on Saturday only - See Schedule!

For more info. go here.

"Cookies with Mrs. Claus" Free Cookies and meet and greet plus kids can collect up to 15 cookie recipes at participating stores at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday and Sunday, December 14th and 15th 2013 from 12-3pm - Train & pony rides available for a small fee - Dickens Carolers on Saturday only at 1:30pm

Meet and Greet with Mrs. Claus while she hands out cookies!

" As the Village glows under thousands of twinkling lights, Mrs. Claus will be giving out cookies to children from noon to 3pm on Saturday & Sunday. Meet Mrs. Claus at Sankara Imports on the North end of the Village. 

Parents and kids alike will love collecting cookie recipes from participating shops to add to their collection. Be sure to check out a special appearance by the Dickens Carolers on Saturday from 1:30-2:30pm. "

Come by the following shops to pick up holiday cookie recipies:

Sankara Imports (Mrs. Claus' location)

The Weed Patch

Eclectic Haven

Quite the Find

Poppies Home & Garden

Brownies Burrow

Bon Sejor Home

Heartland Interiors

Yarn of Eden 

Toys that Teach

Keepsake Cottage

The Creativity Place

Cranberry Cottage

Whitehouse Antiques

Magic Earth Art

This is a free event for children of all ages! 

Pony and train rides (weather permitting) are open for a nominal fee.

For more info. go here.

Santa's Fly-in Arrival, plus the Grinch and more at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday, December 7th 2013 from 10am-8pm

Image courtesy of Country Village

" Experience the magical arrival of Santa at 7pm. A traditional tree lighting follows his arrival, heralded by our own Town Crier. Don't miss an appearance by The Grinch, he will be roaming about the Village from 2-5pm. The Village will be decorated with thousands of twinkling lights and whimsical, animated light displays featuring a 40’ sea serpent, fiddling pig, giant dragonfly, marching ducks and more! Complimentary hot-roasted chestnuts will be served at 4pm (while supplies last), and local groups will perform holiday-themed music on the stage throughout the day. Train rides and pony rides are available for a nominal fee. This event is free and open to the public. "

Check out all the fun family things happening at Country Village in Bothell! First, starting with Santa's Arrival where he flies in...he really does! We did this the last 2 years and it was a lot of fun! 

 

There will also be carolers, the Grinch, free roasted chestnuts, a tree lighting, tons of Christmas lights, train rides and pony rides (for a small fee)...and Santa will be giving out candy canes too!

 To learn more and see the other events happening this holiday season at Country Village go here.

FREE Pony Rides at The Bravern in Bellevue - Today and Tomorrow, Saturday & Sunday, November 30th and December 1st 2013 from 12-4pm

FREE pony rides...need I say more?!

" It's the biggest little holiday tradition at The Bravern: pony rides! Bring your little one to our pony corral on 110th Avenue for a fun ride with the friendliest ponies on the East Side. "

For more info. go here.