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! 

Mother's Day Celebration at Country Village with Mother Goose photo opps., free bead necklace making, specials, discounts and $150 prize drawing in Bothell - Saturday and Sunday, May 10th and 11th 2014 from 11am-5pm

" Bring your Mom to Country Village for Mothers Day weekend! Be sure she enters to win a $150 Country Village shopping spree! Enter to win in every shop and increase your chance of winning the shopping spree. This fun filled weekend will be full of specials and discounts for Mom.  Children can create a complimentary necklace for mom. Start at Garden of Beadin' and get your map to all the participating shops.

Mother Goose will be roaming near the main stage on Saturday & Sunday from Noon-3pm. Come take a picture with her and Mom! "

Quite the Find will have complimentary refreshments for mom between 11am-1pm.

For more info. go here.

2nd Annual Y.E.S! Safety Fair at the Renton Community Center - Saturday, May 10th 2014 now until 2pm

For more info. go here and click on Y.E.S Fair!

Arbor Day Earth Day Family Festival at Kelsey Creek Farm Park in Bellevue - Saturday, May 3rd 2014 from 11:30am-1:30pm

Kelsey Creek Farm Park 2013

" Bellevue's annual Arbor Day Earth Day event marks the city's 23rd year of being recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. The event will include a tree-planting ceremony and a family festival. On-site parking will be limited, so please carpool. A free shuttle will run between the Wilburton Park & Ride and Kelsey Creek Farm from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ceremonial Tree Planting, 11:30 a.m. - Join us for a ceremony that will recognize many wonderful volunteers and community groups, featuring Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2995. A prize drawing will take place immediately following the ceremony.

Family Festival, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Local environmental stewardship organizations will host free activities and eco-demonstrations. Junior rangers can ask a park ranger for an Arbor Day-Earth Day Passport and journey through the festival area of Kelsey Creek Park to various eco-stations. Gain a stamp at every eco-station to earn a prize! "

For more info. go here.

"Hawks Happy Hour" with a "dunk a Denver fan" dunk tank, face painting, "flair hair", flair contest, kids activities, prizes, giveaways, food court specials and more at Everett Mall - Friday, January 31st 2014 from 5-7

Go Hawks!

Image courtesy of Everett Mall

Picture shows a sampling of prize giveaways!

For more info. go here and here.

Mustache Madness event with prize drawings and more at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday, November 23rd 2013 from 10am-6pm

 

Just a heads up...if you are heading to Country Village tomorrow then participate in Mustache Madness...an event to create awareness for men's health issues during "Movember". Sport a mustache and receive shop specials, sensational sales, and incredible drawings!

 

If you don’t have a mustache, don't worry... get creative and make your own or stop by Amai Day Spa to make your FREE mustache-on-a-stick.  Or you can have their face painter located at Bella & Max paint on a fun mustache for the day from noon - 5pm!

" Help increase awareness of men’s health issues by donating at any shop during the month of November - look for the mustached mason jar on their counter. "

Don't forget kids can check out the unique roosters and ducks, play on the playground or ride the train ($3.50 per person)!

For more info. go here.

Opening Day with Alpacas, chickens, face painting and more at The Thursday Bellevue Farmers Market - Today, Thursday, May 16th 2013 from 3-7pm

 

Opening Day of the Thursday Market!

We love the Thursday Bellevue Farmers Market! We usually go later and get pizza slices for dinner, ice cream for dessert and listen to whatever live music performance they have scheduled. Not to mention the fresh fruits, veggies, meat, candy and more they have there!

For more info. go here.

Opening Day Schedule:

	3:00 - 7:00	Let the Festivities and Farm Fresh Produce begin!
		KidsQuest Museum - Color Mixing
		Free Face Painting for Kids
		Alpacas
		Eastside Heritage Center - Chickens
		King County Library System - Place at the Table
		Hourly Drawings for Market Products
	6:00	2013 Poster Winner Presentation
	6:00	Glassybaby Set Drawing

Irish Festival at Seattle Center - Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th 2013 from 12-6pm (Starts at 10 am on Sunday!)

 IRISH FESTIVAL

at the Seattle Center's Armory 

" Admission to all activities on both days is FREE. The Festival features non-stop Irish music, singing and dancing, booths selling Irish and Celtic products, Irish workshops, lectures, cultural displays, children's contests and activities, Irish Language, Genealogy and History Workshops, Art Exhibits and more. Family-oriented activities include wonderful Irish Musicians along with Champion Irish Stepdancers from around the Pacific Northwest. Events for children include the "Smilingest Irish Eyes Contest" and the "Most Irish-Looking Face Contest", and there's a Children's Activities Center. Contemporary Irish short films will be screened noon-5 pm each day during the Irish Reels Film Festival. 

Click here to see the Main Stage schedule of performances and schedule of workshops on Irish history, Irish language, Irish genealogy, information on the art gallery exhibition of paintings by Sean Griffin, John Cooper's collection of antique postcards and engravings, Charles Hadrann's rare Irish manuscripts, etc.

On Sunday afternoon, a lucky winner will go home after winning two free trips to Ireland. You do not have to be present to win, but you must visit the Tangerine Travel booth in order to participate in the draw. "

For more info. go here and here.

Santa's Arrival and "Elf: The Musical" mini-performance at Southcenter Mall - Saturday, November 17th 2012 at 11am

" The 5th Avenue Theatre’s musical mini-performance of Elf will delight children as we welcome Santa to Westfield Southcenter. All children will receive a special gift from Santa’s elves and will have the opportunity to enter-to-win four tickets to see Elf: The Musical at The 5th Avenue Theatre! "


For more info. go here.

And now something for the mamas... a day just for you..."It's Your Day!" featuring Beauty, Fashion, A book signing with Ann and Nancy Wilson of HEART and much more at Northgate Mall - Saturday, October 27th 2012 from 12-4pm

“It’s Your Day!” A free & fabulous way to enjoy an afternoon of fashion, entertainment and more!
Fall is in the air, the kids are back in school and it's time to focus on you! Don't miss your chance to discover cutting edge health information, exceptional wellness and beauty advice, cooking tips, and luxurious spa treatments. Plus hourly giveaways, and enter-to-wins! It's About Health! It's About Beauty! It's About Fashion! It's Your Day!

Highlights:

Noon - Macy’s Fall Fashion Show

1pm - Psychic readings by Darleen

2pm – Barnes & Noble presents "Heart's" Ann & Nancy Wilson

California Pizza Kitchen’s “Beer & Wine Garden”

Hourly Giveaways

Exhibitor Booths

Swag bags for the first 200 people!

 

 

 

 For more info. go here.

 

 

Admiral District's Halloween Treats and Treasures in West Seattle - Friday, October 26th 2012 from 3-6pm

For more info. go here.

Star Wars Reads Day - a celebration happening at local libraries - Saturday, October 6th 2012 at Various Times (one on Sunday, October 7th 2012 at 2pm)

Star Wars Reads Day! Various King County Libraries will also be participating in this exciting event! Each library will offer something different and may have crafts, origami, Star Wars Characters, light saber practice, planetarium shows, prizes, trivia, treats, refreshments, costumes, acting, games, contests, prize drawings, photo ops, and a showing of the film itself! Check each library to see what they are offering for this first ever Star Wars Reads Day!

Saturday, October 6th 2012 - various times:

Auburn
Woodmont
Bothell
Sammamish
Newport Way
Maple Valley
North Bend

And on Sunday, October 7th 2012 at 2pm:

Burien


For more info. go here, check the box for all locations, then put "Star Wars" in the key word search box!

May the force be with you!

Cake Envy's First Anniversary Party in Seattle - Saturday, September 22nd 2012 from 1-4pm

They will be offering small bites along with samplings of cakes, cupcakes, wine & chai and entertainment including a caricature artist, a balloon sculptor, photo booth, games, music, prize drawings and more!


For more info. go here.

 

Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio in Seattle Celebrates their 15th Birthday with a Party! - Saturday, September 22nd 2012 from 1-4pm

Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio is having a birthday party! They are celebrating their 15th and will have a lot of art activities planned (of course!), a "Now and Then" display of photos from former students from past years and some updates about what they are up to now, a drawing for gift certificates, free play, celebration cupcakes and a gift to take home too!


For more info. go here.

Free, Huge, Blowout Party for Bellevue Art and Frame/The Toy Place's 50th Anniversary! - Saturday, September 8th 2012 from 1-5pm

 

Bellevue Art & Frame and The Toy Place is turning fifty! Go and celebrate with them and enjoy free food, tons of kids activities and even some for adults, performances and special appearances, giveaways and some great prize drawings!

" Please join us for an afternoon full of fun kids festivities including...

- Oragami!
- Wool Pets!
- Balsa Airplanes!
- A Dino Dig!
- Magformers!
- A Reading of her New Book, Care for Our World, by Author Karen Robbins
- Artistics Magic Graphics!
- Hot New Games like Tenzi and Spot It!
- Workshops by Creativity for Kids and Klutz!


Adult activities will include...

- An Introduction of the Virtual Color Mixer by Dave Thompson!
- Sumi Painting Demonstrated by Artist Yuming Zhu!
- Graham Watercolors Demonstrated by Ron Stocke!
- Trunk Shows from Baggallini and Tickled Pink Scarves!


Also, the first 100 adult customers will have the opportunity to create their own 11x14 mixed media artwork by visiting six stations including...

- Montana Spray Paint with Crafter Workshop Stencils!
- Black Ink for Decorative Paper and Golden for Mediums!
- Faber Castell Pit Pen & Mix and Match Collection!
- Strathmore Cards!


We will also have special guest appearances by...

- Members from the National Kendama Team!
- National Sport Stacking Champions!


Prices will be rolled back to 1962 in honor of some of our favorite products turning the big fifty this year as well...

- Slinky!
- Barbie!
- Etch A Sketch!

Oh, and of course, free giveaways...

- Enter to Win One of Ten $50 Gift Certificates for Art Supplies!
- Spin our Wheel of Wow for Amazing Prizes!
- Free Tacos and Mini Cupcakes! 

  

Plus

<<THE ENTIRE STORE WILL BE 20% OFF ALL DAY>> "

Take the kids and have fun!

For more info. go here or here.

"Kidgits" Storytime & Craft Featuring "The Giving Tree" at Northgate Mall in Seattle - Friday, September 7th 2012 at 10:30am - Free for Members or "Less than a Latte" at $5 per year!

Head to Northgate Mall for their First Friday of the Month Storytimes! 

" Join us for Story Time featuring “The Giving Tree" Friday, September 7th at 10:30 a.m. near the Children's Play Area. Enjoy stories, a special trees & leaves activity and enter to win a copy of this popular Shel Silverstein book. Not a Kidgits member yet? Join today at the Guest Services Booth for just a $5 annual membership fee and receive an official member t-shirt and much more! "


For more info. go here.

Snoqualmie Ice Cream presents the 2nd Annual ICE CREAM-O-RAMA -Saturday, August 11th 2012 from 11am-4pm

• Enjoy free ice cream and hot dogs
• Dance to music from 12 pm - 4 pm
• Face painting from 12 pm - 4 pm
• Take tours of our creamery and our mini-farm 
• Learn about our commitment to sustainability
• Enjoy drinks & doughnuts from Top Pot Doughnuts
• Try samples of Top Pot Doughnut's new doughnut inspired ice cream flavors
• Register to win a 1.5 gallon tub of ice cream, gelato or custard of your choice
• and more!

For more info. go here.

17th Annual Car Show at Country Village in Bothell - Sunday, June 17th 2012 from 12-3pm

 

 

Another car show for Father's Day! Father's can also enter a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate to the shops at Country Village. 

  

For more info. go here.

Dizzy's Tumblebus 10 year Anniversary Party with games and more! - Sunday, May 20th 2012 from 1-5pm - "Less than a Latte"

You can also enter to win a free week of summer camp!

This is "Less than a Latte" each at $10 per family.

For more info. go here.

Community Health and Safety Fair in Seattle - May 19th 2012 from 10am-1pm

Learn how to keep your family healthy and safe at the fair hosted by John Rogers Elementary School! There will be prizes, drawings, and giveaways too!

" Presented by the John Rogers PTA - activities, information and giveaways. Participants include Red Cross, Cascade Bicycle Club, Seattle Tilth, Hunger Intervention Program, Within Reach, Seattle Fire Department, PrepareSmart, John Rogers Growing Green, and Meadowbrook Community Center SNAP. Free to all - invite your family, friends and neighbors! Learn how to keep you and your family safe in case of an emergency. Receive tips and ideas about how to keep your family healthy! Free give-aways, prizes and drawings! "


For more info. go here and here.