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.

Festival at Mt. Si in North Bend - Now until 4pm on Sunday, August 9th 2015

Lots of performances plus: 

" Participate in the annual Festival Chili Cookoff, the Cherry Pie Eating Contest, and the Burstin' with Blueberries Dessert Contest. 

Kids will bop 'til they drop in their own Fun Zone. 

Enjoy spectacular fireworks draped against the backdrop of Mount Si. 

Take a ride on the historic Snoqualmie Valley Railroad. "

... and more!

For more info. 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.

"Less than a Latte" events like train rides, carousel rides, and ice skating (BOGO on Tuesdays) at Redmond Town Center - Now through January 2015 - Various Hours - (Holiday Train Rides end Christmas Eve)

Look at all the fun "Less than a Latte" things happening at Redmond Town Center this holiday season!

Carousel Rides

Friday, November 28 — January 3, Mall Hours

$3 suggested donation 

Holiday Train

Friday, November 28 — Christmas Eve

Friday/Saturday 12 pm to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 7 pm 

Christmas Eve 10 am to 4 pm 

$3 per person 

Outdoor Skating Rink

MID-November 2014 — January 2015

Geared for kids and the young at heart, enjoy an exhilarating session on our outdoor skating rink. 

$7 per session, $5 for kids ages 5-12 OR $5 if you bring your own skates 

(Children aged 5 and up only.)

Jolly Tuesdays Skate- Buy one skating rink admission, get one free!

Purchase one admission to skate on any Tuesday, and receive one additional admission of equal or lesser value. 

Free admission must be used on a Tuesday. No cash value. Kids five and over only. 

Good thru January, 2015.

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.

GoodFest with Recess Monkey, Radio Disney, Doc McStuffins check-ups, train rides, face painting, bounce house and a lot more at Redmond Town Center! - Saturday, September 20th 2014 from 12-7pm

" Redmond Town Center and Radio Disney are excited to bring you GoodFest! This is a FREE event with face painters, balloon artists, fun kids activities, Doc McStuffins check ups, a bouncy house, Recess Monkey performing at 6:00pm and SO much more! "

Schedule of Events:

12-1 Doc McStuffins Game Show/Dance Party

1:15-2 Mission 253 (teen band)

2-3 Disney Junior Game Show/Dance Party

3:15-4:15 Pop Star Kids 

4:30-5 Radio Disney Finale

6-7 Recess Monkey

For more info. go here and 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.

Time4Kidz Drop-in PlayCare and Preschool is hosting a FREE Grand Opening Kidz Party with free play, magic show, face painting, train rides, Elsa from Frozen and more in Lynnwood - Saturday, June 21st 2014 from 11am-7pm

Sounds fun!

" Come join us for this super exciting event!!!

Party start at 11:00 am 

The whole Family is invited!!!

The Kids will enjoy free play, balloons, face painting, magic from a fun magician, Train rides and most exciting a special appearance by Elsa from the movie frozen! "

For more info. go here and here.

SYTTENDE MAI FESTIVAL (NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION) with free admission, fjord horses, electric train rides, crafts, entertainment and more IN SEATTLE - Saturday, MAY 17TH 2014 FROM 10AM-8PM - VARIOUS EVENTS AND LOCATIONS!

Check out all the fun things happening for the Syttende Mai Festival! 

Nordic Heritage Museum is offering free admission all day plus Barneleker (Children's activities) from 10am-4pm in celebration of Norway's Constitution Day! Kids can pet the fjord horses, ride an electric train, see the museum, and enjoy easy craft projects too. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free Nordic Entertainment with several different performances will occur at Bergen Place from 10am-5pm. This event happens near Market St., Leary Ave., and 22nd Ave.

17th of May Parade happens from 6-8pm. Local radio personalities Tim Hunter and MJ McDermott will be emceeing this year's parade. This is a popular parade so it is recommended to arrive early!

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.

Carousel Rides and Train Rides at Redmond Town Center - Train Rides through December 24th 2013 and Carousel Rides through January 1st 2014 - Various Times - Each are "Less than a Latte" each with a donation/cost of $3

 Nov 29 - Jan 1
Marriott Merry-Go-Round

" Enjoy a magical ride on our holiday carousel sponsored by the Redmond Marriott Town Center! Your $3 donation will help support local non-profit, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center offer equine-assisted therapy to kids with disabilities. "

The Marriott Merry-Go-Round is located in Center Street Plaza! "

 

 





The Holiday Express Train runs weekends through December 8th then daily until December 24th 2013.

Cost is $3 per person.

For hours of operation contact guest services at 425-869-2640.

 For more info. on both go here.

Holiday Tree Lighting at The Landing in Renton with music, train rides and live reindeer! - Saturday, November 23rd 2013 from 5-8pm - UPDATE: time is 4-7pm according to The Landing's sites!

Update: Renton guide says 5-8pm but The Landing's site says 4-7pm. Also, their FB page says 4-7pm, so that should be the accurate time. Tree Lighting ceremony happens at 6pm. In addition, there will be face painting and balloon artists too!

For more info. go here.

26th Annual Harvest Festival at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th 2013 from 11am-5pm

" Stroll the grounds decorated with corn stalks and pumpkins while you enjoy unique craft booths featuring one-of-a-kind items made by local artisans.  Paint a pumpkin! Pumpkins and paints are included.  Also, face painting, pony rides, train rides and much more! Delicious food and a family friendly root beer garden and bouncy house! "

For more info. go here.

GoodFest 2013 featuring Radio Disney, Recess Monkey, Mini Train Rides and a whole lot more at Redmond Town Center - Saturday, September 14th 2013 from 12-5pm

" Join us for the biggest kid's festival on the Eastside - Good Fest!

New this year, we will be featuring exciting games, activities, giveaways and live entertainment from Disney!

Kids train rides, face painting, crafts, retailer discounts, a mall-wide Disney Scavenger Hunt and tons of cool prizes are also in-store!

Plus, a live performance from Seattle's very own, Recess Monkey! "

 

 

 

For more info. go here.

 

 

 

The 75th Annual Snoqualmie Railroad Days (with pics from last year!) - Now through Sunday, August 18th 2013 - Various locations and times

My husband and son had done this before and I finally got to do it too last year! Fun event!

Snoqualmie Railroad Days will have train rides, a grand parade, fun runs, 3 entertainment stages with a kids stage, a car show, artists, wine and beer gardens, motor car rides, historic equipment demos, FREE wagon rides, plus, Dan the Lego Man, who will have a Lego train layout and play tables for all to “get their brick fix” and more!

Some free, some for a fee. Also, note you can do a $5 mini train ride (the little yellow one in the pic below) that takes you to the train refurbishment facility where you get a tour of a lot of cool, old trains!

For more info. go here.

Kirkland Summerfest with TONS, TONS & TONS of activities (Get the picture!) - Now until 6pm on Sunday, August 11th 2013

Highlights include:

16 Food Trucks

4 Entertainment Stages

Tech Zone

Duck dash

Dragon Boats

Cardboard Regatta

R/C Sailboat Regatta

Train

Cyclone Swing

Giant Slide 

Bounce house

Cadman Sand Box

Radio Disney

Touch-a-Truck

Robot Wars

Shakespeare Performances

and a lot more!

For more info. go here.