Open House at ALL NINE Fire Stations with tours, demos, snacks, activities and more in Bellevue - Saturday, October 3rd 2015 from 10am-4pm

A Day of Family Fun

Open House at Bellevue Fire Stations

Saturday, October 3, 10-4pm

" Join us for a day of family fun at all nine Bellevue Fire Department stations. Last year we had over 4,000 parents, kids and neighbors join us for a day at the fire house. This year we will be focusing on the importance of smoke detectors. "Hear the beep where you sleep" reminds all of us to review the locations and proper function of smoke alarms in our homes.


Here are just a few of the happenings:

                                                            Home fire safety trailer
                                                    Hands only CPR demonstrations
                                                      Stove top fires demonstration
                                                    Tours, snacks and fun for all ages


                                                                      

                                                             For more info. go here.

SOLSTICE SCIENCE ON THE LIBRARY LAWN at the Fremont Library - Saturday, June 20th 2015 from 11:30am-1:30pm

" Kids (and your grownups) - let's get the summer started with a fun afternoon of wild science, crafts, snacks and free books. Take a break from the Fremont Solstice Festival to help us do science experiments right in front of the library. Then sign up for this year's Summer of Learning and get a free book! "

For more info. go here.

Sample a Summer Camp with crafts, snacks and a language mini-class at Sponge in Seattle - Saturday, June 20th from 10am-11:30am - RSVP!

Check out a free sample class at this Summer Camp preview! 

Thanks to Margaret for the submission to the FreePlay Kids calendar. :-)

" Looking for a language camp for your child, but wonder what a day at language camp looks like?  Come give your little one a taste of the fun that's in store at Sponge's free mini-camp workshop in Mt. Baker (3107 S. Day St. Seattle, 98144) on Saturday, June 20, 10:00-11:30 AM.  Kids will revel in crafts, snacks, and fun Mandarin and Spanish mini-classes, while parents and caregivers soak up the who, what, where, when, how and why of Sponge summer camps.  

Hope to see you at the camp preview... bring a friend (or two) along!

RSVP to events@spongeschool.com or call 206-227-7138. "

For more info. go here.

For more info. on Sponge go here.

To view the schedule of camps, go here.

Health and Fitness Expo with a bike rodeo, free health screenings, kids fun run and lots more in Edmonds - Saturday, May 16th 2015 from 9-11:30am

For more info. go here.

Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at one of the 11 local YMCA's with games, giveaways, bounce houses, snacks, games and more - Saturday, April 25th 2015 from 10am-1pm

​CELEBRATE HEALTHY KIDS DAY 

AT A YMCA NEAR YOU!

Saturday, April 25, 2015  |  10 am - 1 pm​

 Don't miss a minute of the fun!*

- Free Healthy Kids Day t-shirts for the first 100 kids! - Summer camp sign-up - Healthy snacks - Bounce house - Visit from a Seattle Seahawk - Carnival games - Performances

- Facility tours - Climbing tower - Pool activities - Play time in the gym - Live music - Obstacle courses - Bike helmet fittings

 *Activities vary by location.

Join us for Healthy Kids Day at the following locations and click for more information: 

Auburn Valley YMCA​

Bellevue Family YMCA

Coal Creek Family YMCA

Dale Turner Family YMCA

 

Downtown Seattle YMCA

Matt Griffin YMCA

Meredith Mathews East Madison YMCA

Northshore YMCA

Snoqualmie Valley YMCA

University Family YMCA 

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West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA

    For more info. go here.

Fun Easter Events at PCC stores with crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, snacks and more - Saturday, March 28th 2015 - Various times depending on location but most starting at 9am!

PCC Easter Fun

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Edmonds PCC,Greenlake Village PCC, Redmond PCC, West Seattle PCC

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greenlake Aurora PCC

" Spend the morning making crafts with your kids, guess the number of jelly beans and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy snacks provided by PCC and enter to win a gift basket. Free for children 12 and under. "

PCC Egg Scramble

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 9 a.m.

Issaquah PCC

1810 12th Ave. N.W., Issaquah

" Bring your own basket to hunt for prize-filled eggs and a camera to snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. After the egg hunt, receive a treat from PCC and enter to win a surprise! Free for children 12 and under. "

For more info. go here.

Neighborhood Appreciation Free Public Swim and more in Ballard - Saturday, February 14th 2015 from 12:30-1:30pm

Another free swim for Neighbor Appreciation!

" Thank you Ballard neighbors for supporting your favorite pool! Join us for a special swim which may include snacks, games or prizes! "

For more info. go here.

"Cupcakes and Havdalah" with crafts, music and more at the Stroum Jewish Community Center in Mercer Island - Saturday, February 7th 2015 from 5:30-7pm

Cupcakes and Havdalah This Weekend!

Saturday, February 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Join us this weekend to celebrate Havdalah with cupcakes and cocoa! We'll have crafts, music, and a Havdalah service to commemorate the end of Shabbat. Snacks and cupcakes will be provided, and gluten-free options will be available. Recommended for families with kids of all ages. FREE!

 

 

                                                               For more info. here.

5th Annual Healthy Kids Healthy Families Fair featuring a Caspar Babypants performance, activities, exhibits, a Teddy Bear Clinic, demos, raffles, lectures and more at Bellevue College - Saturday, February 7th 2015 from 10am-2pm

" A free community event featuring exhibits, Teddy Bear Clinic, Ask-the-Doc, demonstrations, healthy snacks, creative activities, lectures, a raffle and much more!

With special musical guest:

CASPAR BABYPANTS

Performing at 10:30 a.m.

Please join us for this FREE, fun-filled event which focuses on the health of you and your family. The fair includes creative activities for children, exhibits, Ask-the-Doc, healthy snacks, a raffle and MUCH MORE. Mini lectures will be given throughout the day by Swedish Issaquah physicians and Bellevue College Parent Education Instructors. Your little one will want to bring a puffed lovey or doll for the Teddy Bear clinic. There will also be a main stage performance by Caspar Babypants at 10:30 a.m. 

The first 200 attendees will receive a free re-usable bag. "

Main Stage Presentations:

10:30 AM Special Musical Performance by Caspar Babypants 

11:45 AM Baby Wearing Demonstration 

Presented by: Sweet Baby Wrap

12:45 PM Jazzercise Family Dance Mixx! 

Presented by: Lori Hollow

Discover how dancing to some upbeat songs can be a playful form of getting exercise. A Jazzercise instructor will lead the whole family through a fun-filled, easy-to-follow dance workout. Good for the body and lifting the spirit.

Additional Special Presentations:

11:15 AM (Location TBA) Join Joanne Massimino, Program Director of My Gym Bellevue, for age-appropriate games and activities for kids of all ages! 

12:15 PM (Location TBA) Join Usborne Books for Storytime 

Mini Lectures:

11:30 AM

Breastfeeding 101: Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Concerns

Presented by: Anthony West, DO and Tamara Wescott, RN and Lactation Specialist

· The importance of a good latch

· Navigating early breastfeeding 

· Osteopathic techniques to improve breastfeeding, including a newborn demonstration!

12:00 PM

Meet the Midwife: A Chat on Women's Health

Presented by: Laura Carmichael, Certified Nurse Midwife

Don’t miss this informative discussion on:

· The latest in OB care in 2015

· The growing field of Midwifery in hospital systems

· Building a great relationship with your OB provider

· Bring your questions!

12:30 PM

Outdoor Play – How Kids Benefit from Playing in the Mud

Presented by: Janelle Durham, Bellevue College Parent Educator 

Help your child avoid “Nature Deficit Disorder”

Learn about the benefits of outdoor play for children’s 

· Health and physical development

· Cognitive development

· Mood and ability to concentrate

1:00 PM

How to Stay Calm in the Midst of a "Parenting Storm"

Presented by: Kristin Nasman, Bellevue College Parent Educator

and more!!

For more info. go here.

Seattle ReCreative Grand ReOpening and Celebration with arts and crafts, workshops, tours, snacks and more - Saturday, January 24th 2014 from 10am-8pm

Save the date for our grand re-opening celebration! 

The day-long celebration of Seattle's first creative reuse and art center will include:

20% off your purchase of reused materials all day*

Free workshops (see schedule below)

Snacks and beverages

Raffle

Tours of the new space

Join us from 10 am to 4 pm for shopping and all ages art-making, and then from 5-8 pm for a party with music, special cocktails, beer from Hilliard's, and more!

Workshop Schedule:

10 am to 12 pm:

HIDDEN LIBRARIES: TURNING BOOKS INTO SECRET BOXES (ages 14+)

Jen Kinney will teach attendees how to turn ordinary books into secret containers. We will learn to make traditional hollow books as well as unique, individual box designs. (Boxes provided for first 10 attendees, otherwise please bring your own.)

12-2 pm:

PAINT PLAYGROUND (ages 1-5)

Children will explore various non-toxic, child-safe art materials in the art studio ending with water play. T-shirt smocks and washcloths will be provided.

2-4 pm:

CD WEAVING (all ages)

Unity and Variety are two principles of composition in art, and they are two driving principles of community as well. The weavings are as individual as the people who made them, beautiful and unique. We may only see the colors and textures of the weavings, but the CDs contain data and information, much like the hidden, inner story of the individuals around us.

* Does not include Fill-A-Bag materials

For more info. go here.

Sponge to host a FREE Chinese New Year celebration with a lion dance, crafts, snacks and more at their Mt. Baker location in Seattle - Sunday, February 1st 2015 from 10am-12pm

 Check out the fun, free event celebrating Chinese New Year and Year of the Goat!

Thanks to Margaret for the calendar addition!

" Welcome the Year of the Goat at a free Chinese New Year celebration with Sponge at their Mt. Baker location! Festivities include a lion dance performed by the Franklin High School Lion Dance Team, goat-themed crafts, snacks, and a story about the origins of Chinese New Year. Plus, children can soak up Mandarin during free mini-language classes. Bring the kids (and their friends) to this fun celebration! "

RSVP to events@spongeschool.com.

For more info. about Sponge 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.

Macy's Reading Circle presents a Clifford book read by the Bellevue Fire Dept., photo opps., fire truck tour, face painting, refreshments and more at Macy's in Bellevue Square Mall - Saturday, June 21st 2014 at 1pm

This sounds fun!

" Join Macy's and the Bellevue Fire Department for a story telling of Clifford to the Rescue and after, take your photo with Clifford himself!* You'll learn about fire safety and can even take a tour of the fire truck! Also enjoy fun activities like face painting, balloon twisting, snacks and sips and more!

Plus, when you make a purchase of $35 or more in the kid's department, you'll get a copy of the book!**

And, the first 50 customers to "Be Book Smart" and give $3 at the register to Reading Is Fundamental will receive a coupon for $10 off*** a purchase of $30 or more and a $10 Macy's gift card.**

Macy's will donate your $3 to RIF so together we can spark young imaginations this summer. Since 2004, Macy's has helped RIF provide 10 million books to children in need.

*As time permits. **One per customer, while supplies last. ***Exclusions apply. "

For more info. go here.

NAAM presents "A Day Out with Dad!" with a free movie "The Jackie Robinson Story", baseball dress-up and photos, arts and crafts, ballpark snacks and more in Seattle - Sunday, June 15th 2014 from 12-4pm - Movie showing at 1pm

A Day Out with Dad!

June 15 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Free

 

" Spend Father’s Day at NAAM, now featuring Pitch Black: African American Baseball in Washington! To complement the exhibit, we are hosting a Day Out with Dad with activities to celebrate fathers, summer, and America’s favorite pastime! Join us at 1:00 pm for the screening of The Jackie Robinson Story, the 1950 black-and-white film starring Jackie Robinson himself. Throughout the day you and Dad can enjoy arts and crafts activities, baseball dress up and picture taking, and ballpark snacks. The museum will also provide whiffle ball gear and bases for some friendly outdoor pickup games. Come have a ball with us this Father’s Day! "

For more info. go here.

Father's Day Classic Movie "The Sandlot" plus free bagel and schmear presented by SJCC at Majestic Bay Theatre in Seattle - Sunday, June 15th 2014 at 9:30am - FREE, but suggested donation of $5!

Father’s Day at Majestic Bay

"The Sandlot" rated PG

Sunday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.

Majestic Bay Theatres, 204 NW Market Street, Seattle

FREE, suggested $5 donation.

Bagels and shmear included

" Celebrate Father’s Day with this classic kids film, an adventurous tale about kids, baseball, treehouses, sleepovers, summer friends, and a snooty rival team. Community partners: Jewish Junction and Washington State Jewish Historical Society. Co-sponsored by Majestic Bay Theatres and Zatz Bagels.

Special Exhibit at Majestic Bay Theatres

Distant Replay: Washington’s Jewish Sports Heroes

Washington State Jewish Historical Society presents a collection of stories, photographs, and sports memorabilia that showcase notable sports achievements of individuals from Washington’s Jewish community. "

For more info. go here.

Bright Horizons Foundation for Children present "Walk-On Seattle 2014" a celebratory event with family activities in Downtown Park in Bellevue - Saturday, June 7th 2014 from 9am-1pm

Another fun event happening at Downtown Park in Bellevue!

" Seattle families are invited to Walk With Us and Join the Celebration!

Downtown Bellevue Park

Saturday, June 7, 2014

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Show your support by walking 3 miles around beautiful Downtown Park.

Enjoy live music, face painting, balloon animals, family games, healthy snacks much more! "

For more info. go here.

Storybook Theater presents a free Patron Event with a meet and greet and photo opps. with Goldilocks, Elves, plus giveaways, prizes, tours and more in Kirkland - Sunday, May 18th 2014 from 2-4pm

Cool!

For more info. go here.

Celebration of Food Festival 2014 - A real food movement celebration with demos, activities, a kids food station and a lot more at the Lynnwood Convention Center - Sunday May 18th 2014 from 11am-4pm

Go and learn or relearn what real food is!!

" Food Revolution Snohomish County, a movement aimed at encouraging growing, cooking, preserving, and eating real healthy food, brings this unique community event to Snohomish County.

A free, family event where you can taste, explore, and experience real food.

• Food — Free samples, demos, displays, and items for purchase (see list of vendors below).
• Gardening — Demos, displays, and activities by farm and garden professionals will show how to grow your own food and where to purchase locally grown food.
• Resources — Experts, displays, books, and resources will be available for children and adults to learn everything about growing to cooking to preserving food. "

Highlights include:

Cooking Demonstrations

Presentation Line-up

Kids Food Station

Children's Reading Tent

Celebrate Your Preserves Contest

About the Kids Food Station:

" Children and youth are welcome to join this hands-on activity and make healthy, yummy snacks. From 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., we will offer "kits" where kids can make one of the three snacks. This activity will also offer skill stations where kids are welcome to learn kitchen skills such as measuring, whisking, folding, cutting, etc. Details about the snacks to come. "

For more info. go here.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology presents a free Family Movie Night featuring "The LEGO Movie" with snacks, prizes, and crafts in Kirkland- Thursday, May 8th 2014 - Doors open at 5:30, Movie at 6pm - Free Tickets available now!

For more info. go here.

Healthy Kids Day with giveaways and all kinds of free fun at YMCAs across America and 10 locally! - Saturday, April 26th 2014 from 10am-1pm

CELEBRATE HEALTHY KIDS DAY

 AT THE YMCA NEAR YOU!

Saturday, April 26, 2014  |  10 am - 1 pm

Don't miss a minute of the fun!

- Free Healthy Kids Day t-shirts for the first 100 kids! - Summer camp sign-up - Healthy snacks - Bounce house - Make-and-take art - Games for all ages - Safety demonstrations

- Facility tours - Educational fun for kids - Pool activities - Play time in the gym - Teen activities - Fitness activities - Health screenings

No joining fees* Healthy Kids Day Weekend!

Benefits of Family Membership:

- Have fun at swimming lessons and open swim times

- Participate in group classes like yoga, Pilates and Zumba® for all levels

- Take advantage of supervised care of your child while you work out, get a massage or meet with a personal trainer

For more info. go here.