​​KIDS' ECO DAY​ with crafts, yoga, zumba, storytime and more at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - Saturday, July 18th 2015 from 10:30-3pm

​​KIDS' ECO DAY​

" Bring your family to Kids’ Saturdays, where kids explore the Olympic Sculpture Park through drop-in art activities, family-friendly yoga, storytime, and more. Today, learn more about the earth and rethink the ways we experience our natural environment. "

Yoga

10:30–11:30 am

Enjoy free outdoor yoga with instructors from 8 Limbs Yoga. Bring your own mat, water, and any needed supplies. Rain or shine!

SAM Creates

11 am–1 pm

"Woolgathering" art activity with Mandy Greer

Come explore the idea of thrift, creative re-use, and the basics of crocheting while working in the park on a large-scale community project with multidisciplinary artist Mandy Greer. Work with Mandy to re-create her memory of a tiny cave in Iceland, using re-claimed fibers in silver and gray, and ethically-sourced wool from Washington State farmers. All skill levels welcome, imperfections encouraged!

King County EcoConsumer

11 am–1 pm

Get your green on and tap into your crafty side by using recycled materials in fun new ways. Learn more about how you can be an EcoConsumer!

Storytime

1 pm

Snuggle up, get cozy, and enjoy listening to stories about art and the environment hand-picked by SAM.

Public Tour

1 pm

Site, Sculpture, Shoreline: Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park.

Zumba

2–3 pm

Fusing Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves, free Zumba® Latin dance-fitness lessons are a great way to spend the afternoon. Tennis shoes and water bottle recommended. Rain or shine!

For more info. go here.

SAM presents "Winter Weekends: Kids' Saturday in the Park" with crafts, storytime, an animated movie (The LEGO Movie, Finding Nemo, Ponyo) and more at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle! - Third Saturdays - January 17th through March 21st 2015 - Storytimes at 11:30 and Movies at 1pm

" Bring your family to the Olympic Sculpture Park for Kids’ Saturdays. Experience the dramatic views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound while making art and enjoying community, all from the warmth of the PACCAR Pavilion. Explore the Olympic Sculpture Park through drop-in art activities and story time, and stick around to make a vehicle out of recycled materials to take to our drive-in movie. Story time at 11:30 am. Movie begins at 1 pm. All ages. Free and open to the public. "

January 17: Mapping the City

Build, create, and dream up what it takes to develop a successful city. Imagine how Seattle came to be what it is today and where it’s going in the future. Use these ideas to contribute to a communal map mosaic with social artist Melanie Schambach. 

Featured movie: The Lego Movie

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February 21: Defined by Water

Discover the ways that water has shaped our city over time. Learn about the hidden layers of earth under our feet and how landscape is affected by local histories.

Featured movie: Finding Nemo

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March 21: Forces of Nature

Use your imagination to travel to Japan and find out how the ocean we share influences our cultures. Think about our natural surroundings and invent creative ways to help take care of our environment.

Featured movie: Ponyo

And for the grownups:

" Spend Sunday afternoons getting inspired and generating ideas with some of Seattle’s best thinkers. Hang out in a beautiful space while exploring meaningful artistic practices and creative studies of our region. 

All events are free and open to the public. Sunday Meetups require an RSVP. "

Winter Weekends are on the third weekend of the month from January to March. 

For more info. go here and here.

SALMON RETURN FAMILY FESTIVAL at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - Saturday, September 6th 2014 from 10am-3pm

SALMON RETURN FAMILY FESTIVAL

SEP 6 2014

OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK

PACCAR PAVILION

10 AM – 3 PM

Presented by

Celebrate the late-summer return of the salmon and learn about Native American cultures with earth-friendly art making, exciting live performances, family-friendly yoga, nature walks, bites from the Fish Basket food truck, and much more!

Free and open to the public.

Animal Portraits

10 am–3 pm

Learn how to photograph animals with local photographer Annie Marie Musselman. Bring your own pets or stop by between 11:30 am–1:30 pm to get hands-on with live cuddly animals from Animal Encounters. Use provided Poloroid cameras or bring your own camera/device.

Family-Friendly Yoga in the Park

10:30–11:30 am

Join 8 Limbs Yoga for a special all-ages class that highlights Washington’s waterfronts. Bring your own mat, water, and any other needed supplies. Rain or shine! Presented in partnership with Friends of Waterfront Seattle.

A Cedar Suede

12:30 pm & 1:30 pm

With jungly afro-cuban beats, fiery salsas, sultry R&B, and even a good ol' fashion bluegrass stomp, this 7-piece world-funk band gets down and dirty! Featuring accordion, violin, cornet, and a full rhythm section, performing eclectic originals and covers, it's Astor Piazolla meets Dr Dre, deep grooves handmade in Seattle.

Storytelling with Paul “Che oke ten” Wagner

1 pm

Listen to traditional songs and stories of Che oke ten’s Coast Salish tribal ancestors and enjoy the warmth, humor, and wisdom of these beautiful teachings. Engage and interact as Che oke ten weaves stories with Native American flute and traditional tribal drum songs.

SAM Creates

10 am–3 pm

Enjoy art-making activities and learn more about the impact of salmon in our region with SAM teaching artists Romson Bustillo,Sandra Farmer, and Laura Sindell.

Get creative with our Community Partners with hands-on activities and demonstrations:

Burke Museum

Elliott Bay Seawall Project

Long Live the Kings

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance

Seattle Aquarium

University of Washington’s School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

Waterfront Seattle

For more info. go here.

EARTH DAY with hands-on activities, music performances and more at OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK in Seattle - Saturday, APRIL 19th 2014 from 10am-3pm

Celebrate the Earth at Olympic Sculpture Park! 

" Celebrate spring in Seattle with a day of hands-on environmental activities, tours of the park, art making inspired by the natural world, and performances by local musicians. Bring your family, friends, colleagues, and students—there's something for everyone! "

For more info. go here.

Olympic Sculpture Park presents "2" Descriptive Walking Tours plus a performance from 2-4pm on Sunday, September 15th and September 22nd 2013

Two descriptive walking tours of the Olympic Sculpture Park will be offered tomorrow and next Sunday as well! And bonus, each tour will also include a short live performance!

Dates and Times: 

Tour 1, Valley: Sunday, September 15, 2:00PM, with performance by Anzanga Marimba Ensemble. Anzanga performs the electrifying and energizing music of Africa using eight marimbas—hand-crafted xylophones made from various hardwoods.

Tour 2, Meadow and Grove: Sunday, September 22, 2:00PM, with performance by Lelavision. Lelavision uses original kinetic sculpture, live music, and dance in their performances of “Physical Music.”

The tours begin at the Paccar Pavilion at 2901 Western Avenue, the corner of Western and Broad Street. Transportation and listening devices are available to Package subscribers.

For further information, contact Jesse Minkert, AVIA at (206) 323-7190 or aviaboss@msn.com. The tours and concerts are open to the public. "

For more info. go here.

Salmon Return Festival with Crafts, Performances and more at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - Saturday, September 7th 2013 from 10am-3pm

 Great free, public event!

" Celebrate the late-summer return of the salmon and learn about Native American cultures. Find out how to care for our planet with earth-friendly art making, fantastic family tours, exciting live performances and more!

The day will include:

- Drop-in activities and demonstrations from Friends of Waterfront Seattle, Orca Network, Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturlaist Program, The Trust for Public Land, Waterfront Seattle

- Garden Flags with teaching artist Janet Fagan - Artist

- Grass weaving with Sarah Kavage, artist and urban planner, and Adria Garcia, fashion stylist and Native Taino artist

- Family-friendly yoga with 8 Limbs Yoga Centers at 10:30 and 11 am

- Performances of As Long as the River Runs, an original musical play from Red Eagle Soaring Native Youth Theater at 11:30 am and 1:15 pm

- Salmon Art with fiber artist Melinda West from noon-3 pm

- Site, Sculpture, Shoreline: Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park tours at noon and 1 pm

- Live performances of Latin and Jazz favorites from Alma Villegas y Azucar at 12:30 and 2 pm

- Scrumptious and environmentally responsible food (including vegetarian options) from TASTE Restaurant and Events and BUNS gourmet natural burgers

For more info. go  here and here.

 

Earth Day Celebration at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - Saturday, April 20th 2013 from 10am-3pm

A great event to enjoy with the kids!

" Join us at the Olympic Sculpture Park to celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, and spring in Seattle with a day of hands-on environmental activities; tours about the site history and ecology of the park; art-making inspired by the natural world; performances by great local musicians; and delicious natural, organic eats. Bring your family, friends, colleagues, and students—there will be something for everyone! "
 
The day's activities will include:

• Drop-in activities and demonstrations from the Beacon Food Forest, CoolMom, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Pacific Biodiversity Institute, Rare Care, The Trust for Public Land, Washington Park Arboretum, and Washington Trails Association
• A self-guided scavenger hunt
• Bodhi tree and nature journal art activities led by teaching artists
• A listening station featuring excerpts from Abby Aresty’s 2012 Paths II: The Music of Trees and a drop-in discussion with Abby about her work from 11 am–noon
• Rousing performances by Chaotic Noise Marching Corps at noon and 1:30 pm
• Site, Sculpture, Shoreline: Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park tours at noon and 1 pm
• A flora-focused tour by Olympic Sculpture Park gardener Bobby McCullough at 2 pm
• Northwest Coast stories from renowned Tulalip storyteller Johnny Moses at 2:30 pm
• Scrumptious and environmentally responsible food (including vegetarian options) from BUNS gourmet natural burgers from 11 am-3 pm

For more info. go here.

Free El Día De Los Muertos Artist Reception with performances, craft making and more at Olympic Sculpture Park - Tonight, Friday, November 2nd 2012 from 6-8pm

Head to the Olympic Sculpture Park for a fun night celebrating El Dia de los Muertos!

" Join us on November 2nd for a free, family-friendly artist reception with live music from La Banda Gozona, a Calavera Mask-making activity, food, a poetry reading by students from the Lake Washington Girls Middle School, and performances by the Grupo Guelaguetza and Grupo Cultural Oaxaqueño dance troupes! FREE Admission."


For more info. go here and here.

 

Free Yoga, Zumba, Drawing and more at Olympic Sculpture Park - Saturdays - July 14th through August 25th 2012 - Various Times/Locations

As part of the "Get Out! Summer at SAM" program, Olympic Sculpture Park will have these free offerings every Saturday until August 25th 2012!

Drawing in the Park 10 am

Yoga in the Park 10:30 am

Saturday Sketches 11 am

Public Tour noon

Public Tour 1 pm

Zumba in the Park 2 pm

For more info. go here.

"Get Out! Summer at SAM" at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - Thursdays - July 12th through August 30th 2012 from 5:30-8pm

"Get Out! Summer at SAM"

Art of Jazz/SAM Performs 5:30pm - Various musical performances

Drawing in the Park  5:30-8pm - Self-guided Drawing (materials provided)

Art Activities from 5:30-8pm - Artist Led Arts/Crafts

Art Hit 6:30-7pm - Artist Led Tours

The evenings will also feature bites from Seattle’s best food trucks and wines and more available for purchase from TASTE Restaurant from 5-8 pm.

Free and open to the public.


For more info. go here.

Family Festival: Earth Day for Kids at Olympic Sculpture Park - Saturday, April 21st 2012 from 10am–3pm

 Head to the PACCAR Pavilion at Olympic Sculpture Park Saturday for a fun event for kids!

" It's time to "go green!" Enjoy a day of art making and creative tours while learning about plants, animals and sustainable lifestyles. Plus, there will be two show-stopping performances by Show Brazil you won't want to miss! "

For more info. go here.

Olympic Sculpture Park is turning 5! Special Party on Saturday, January 21st from 11am-3pm!

 You're invited to Olympic Sculpture Park's Free 5th Birthday Party Bash!

Go and attend the Olympic Sculpture Park's 5th Birthday Party! To celebrate they will be handing out cupcakes, chocolate caramels (courtesy of TASTE) and t-shirts for the first 400 kids! Plus, there will be a birthday hat make and take and special tours of the park! This will be held at the PACCAR Pavilion on Saturday, January 21st from 11am-3pm.

" What do we want for our birthday, you ask? Most importantly - you! But if you must, we're accepting $5 donations to SAM's Annual Fund, which helps SAM put on great exhibitions and programs. Come join us for fun and festivities! "


For more info. go here.

El Dia de los Muertos - Reception and Performances in the PACCAR Pavilion at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - Friday, November 4th from 6-8pm

(Sorry for the late notice - taking advantage of my preschooler being out of the house today at nana's while mama (me) tries to rest up, take antibiotics and get better!)

Check out the Olympic Sculpture Park for a special celebration in honor of el Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead). Festivities will include drop-in art activities and a family-friendly artist reception with live performances from 6–8 pm! You will also get to see the artists who created the 13th annual (sand painting) tapete display!
For more info go here.

Salmon Return Family Festival at the PACCAR Pavilion at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - Saturday, September 10th from 10am–3pm

Check out the "Salmon Return" event at the Olympic Sculpture Park! There will be storytelling, a Recess Monkey concert, environmental info. presented by REI, art-making, kids tours, games and much much more!

Performer Schedule:

• 11AM Storytelling: Roger Fernandes (Lower Elwha Klallam)
• 2PM Live Music Performance: Recess Monkey

Art Making will include:

• Beading
• Flower Pressing
• Papermaking
• Printmaking
• Sketching

For more info. go here.

"Drawing in the Park" Drop-in activity at the PACCAR Pavilion in Olympic Sculpture Park - Saturday, August 27th from 10am–4:30pm

Kids can draw the sculptures, mountain, plants or anything else they want to at the drop-in event in Seattle. It is self-guided but materials will be provided. I believe this will be the last one of the summer, so if you get a chance check it out!

For more info. go here.

SAM's "GET OUT - Summer" event at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle - free art activities - now through September 15th - Thursdays from 5:30-8pm

Take the kids to do free art activities led by local artists at the drop-in event at Olympic Sculpture Park on Thursdays!

For more details go here.

For directions, parking info., etc. go here.

Free Yoga class in the Olympic Sculpture Park - Saturdays from 10am-11am until August 27th

Free Yoga classes on Saturdays in the Park!

Enjoy free outdoor yoga with instructors from 8 Limbs Yoga. Make sure you bring your own mat, water and any needed supplies. It happens rain or shine!

For more info. go here.

Earth Day for Kids Family Festival at Olympic Sculpture Park Saturday, April 16th from 10am-3pm

Another free and fun event to celebrate Earth Day!  

From their website:
Family Festival presented by Target Earth Day for Kids April 16, 2011 10 am–3 pm PACCAR Pavilion

Mark your calendars for an amazing day of family-friendly activities in celebration of Earth Day at the Olympic Sculpture Park!
Explore making green art and check out fantastic live performances celebrating sustainability and giving planet Earth some much-needed TLC. Plus, enjoy a special performance inspired by Nick Cave’s art. Free and open to the public; no registration required.

For more info go here
...and here.