"Cupcakes and Cumbia" A FREE Fiesta presented by Sponge with a native Central American dance, Cupcake Royale cupcake decorating, crafts, games and a mini-Spanish language lesson at Sponge in Seattle - Saturday, April 4th 2015 from 2:30-4pm

Thank you Sponge for adding this fun, free event to the FreePlay Kids calendar!

" Sponge invites families to dance, craft, and decorate a sweet cupcake with Cupcake Royale at a free, fun, "Cupcakes and Cumbia" fiesta!

Join the kids as they shimmy to the beat of the Central American dance known as Cumbia. Once they've danced to their hearts content, they can try spring-themed crafts, games and free Spanish mini-classes.

It's not a party without cake! Cupcake Royale is bringing their delectable mini-cupcakes and frosting -  kids can top their treats themselves. " 

Please RSVP to events@spongeschool.com.

For more info. go here.

Free event - "Sing with Senor" at Sponge (the language school) to celebrate Dia de la Raza (Day of the Race) - Sunday, October 14th 2012 at 10am and 11am - Choose a time and RSVP now!

Just received a press release from Sponge! Sign up your little one for a FREE event celebrating cultural diversity and Dia de la Raza!  Attend "Sing with Señor" aka Sr. Felipe Canete at the Sponge location in Bellevue! There will be Spanish music, crafts, food and other activities. This is great for all levels of Spanish speakers–and non-speakers.

" This event will feature Chilean born singer/song writer Felipe Cañete who will perform children’s songs from his CD “Uno Dos (Songs for Learning Spanish)” and other Latin American favorites. Children will also have a chance to make crafts and play with the engaging, native-speaking Spanish teachers from Sponge. Families may sample snacks from Latin America while enjoying the various activities. " 

This event is recommended for kids ages 0-7 and their families.

RSVPs are recommended: Please call 206-227-7138 or email events@spongeschool.com and make sure to state which time you would like to attend.


For more info. go here.

Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead Celebration and Remembrance at the Phinney Neighborhood Center in Seattle - Friday, November 4th from 6:30-9pm

A Celebration and Remembrance - El Dia de los Muertos at the Phinney Neighborhood Association. 

Head to the Phinney Neighborhood Center and attend this special event honoring those that have passed. There will be an art gallery, food, music, dance and kids activities like a Spanish language class with Polly-Glots, face painting, free art projects, sugar skull decoration and bilingual storytelling! Plus, hot chocolate too!

Ways to Participate:
1. Attend the Dia de los Muertos Festival on November 4 from 6:30-9 pm
2. Dress in costume for the event - makeup, masks and costumes are encouraged!
3. Bring a photograph or remembrance of your relatives for our community altar - altar will be at the PNA, starting November 1
4. Purchase a ticket for the PCPE Raffle, call the PNA at 206.783.2244 for more details!

Schedule of Events:
6:30 Event begins
6:35 Altar dedication
6:45 Performance by PCPE students
7:00 Spanish language Brain Dance with Polly-Glots
7:00 Marco Cortes bilingual storytelling
8:00 Bailadores de Bronce Mexican Folkloric Dancers
8:40 Ameyaltonal Aztec Dancers


 For more info. on the history of "Dia de los Muertos" and this special event go here.

April 24th-30th Celebrate El día de los niños/Children's Day/Book Day!

Local libraries are celebrating Children's Day/Book Day with events as modest as a storytime up to major fiestas with music performances, food, crafts, giveaways, pinatas, puppet shows and more!

Check here for your local library's dates/times and festivities!


Sunday, April 24th–Saturday, April 30th
(Please note that some libraries have offerings before and after these dates, as well.)
 
Three celebrations worth noting are:

Crossroads Shopping Center
Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day
Saturday, April 30, 1-4pm
Resource and activity tables in front of Bellevue Mini City Hall
Giveaways while supplies last.
1pm: Casper Baby Pants concert on the MarketStage
2pm: Story Time on the MarketStage
3pm: Bakra Bata concert on the MarketStage


Westfield Southcenter Mall
Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day
Saturday, April 30, 1-4pm
Rainforest Cafe’ Wing
Join us for a celebration of children, families, and reading. Performances, resource tables and giveaways!
1:15-2:15pm: Story Time with Marco Cortes
2:45-3:45pm: Los Flacos traditional sounds of Mexico, South America and the Caribbean


Vashon Library
Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day
Saturday, April 30, 2-5pm
All ages welcome.
Please join us for a fun-filled celebration, including making a mask, tasting a party platter of Mexican food, sharing a piñata, listening to Marco Cortes singing and teaching traditional Spanish songs, and then parading around the park wearing masks and singing.
Celebre el día de los niños/día de los libros
Sábado, Abril 30, 2-5pm
Todas las edades son bienvenidas.
Por favor únanse a nosotros en una celebración llena de diversión que incluirá: hacer mascaras, probar un platillo típico mexicano, compartir una piñata, escuchar a Marco Cortes cantar y enseñar canciones tradicionales en español, y a continuación ¡desfilar en el parque con su nueva mascara!
Subvencionado por the Friends of the Vashon Library.

Mardi Gras Party at Orange Blossom Society at 10am on Saturday March 12th-RSVP recommended

Orange Blossom Society along with The Sponge School are co-sponsoring a Mardi Gras party complete with crafts, snacks, necklace and mask making, Spanish and French language classes, as well as a kids' parade around the garden. For kids ages 10 and younger. RSVP recommended: Sponge School Phone: (206) 227-7138 info@spongeschool.com Party Location: Orange Blossom Society 16715 N.E. 79th St., Redmond, WA, 98073 425- 883-2400 http://www.orangeblossomsociety.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39&Itemid=74 http://www.spongeschool.com/