FAMILY FUN DAY WITH FREE ADMISSION AND ARTS AND CRAFTS AT WING LUKE MUSEUM IN SEATTLE - 3RD SATURDAYS - 2015 FROM 1-3PM

         Head to Wing Luke Museum every third Saturday for Fun and Free family arts and crafts!

FAMILY FUN DAY

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Unleashing their creativity!

 

Bring the family, roll up your sleeves, and get ready for an afternoon of creativity. Led by an artist instructor, Family Fun Day encourages visitors of all ages to tap into their imaginations and make their own art. Take home newly learned crafts and while here, be sure to visit KidPLACE for colorful and playful interactive exhibits.    

                                           

Every third Saturday, 1-3pm, FREE! Activities are suitable for 5-year-olds (with adult supervision) through adults. No pre-registration is necessary and all supplies will be provided.

See our event calendar for specific program details and events.

Many thanks to Target for ongoing support to provide free admission and access to our monthly Family Fun Days.

For more info. go here.

"HOLI" FESTIVAL OF COLOR - (A CELEBRATION INVOLVING THROWING COLORED POWDER) WITH LIVE MUSIC AT REDMOND CITY HALL CAMPUS - SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST 2015 FROM 12-4PM

Go and view or wear white and join in the fun! White t-shirts and organic color are available for purchase. Register online!

" The ancient festival of Holi (Festival of Color) is celebrated every year in India and now it has come to Seattle. The Festival of Color frees all of inhibitions so they can relate others with pure joy. It brings people together and creates a community of happy people. "

For  more info. go here.

Milepost 31 - A historic attraction in Pioneer Square presents a monthly activity for kids in Seattle - 3rd Saturdays 2014 - from 1-4pm

Check out Milepost 31 for monthly activity for kids!

" Milepost 31 is an award-winning information center that highlights the people and projects that shaped Pioneer Square, and provides an inside look at the SR 99 Tunnel Project. There, you'll find more than just construction photos and brochures. You’ll find history, artifacts and interactive exhibits designed to broaden your understanding of the land beneath you. You’ll explore the neighborhood’s changing landscape, from earth-moving efforts of the past to the massive tunnel project that will soon move State Route 99 underground and reconnect Pioneer Square to the waterfront. "

For more info. go here and here.

"Holi" Festival of Color - (a celebration involving throwing colored powder) with live music at Redmond City Hall Campus - Saturday, April 12th 2014 from 12-4pm

Go and view or wear white and join in the fun! White t-shirts and organic color are available for purchase. Register online!

" The ancient festival of Holi (Festival of Color) is celebrated every year in India and now it has come to Seattle. The Festival of Color frees all of inhibitions so they can relate others with pure joy. It brings people together and creates a community of happy people. "

For more info. go here.

Help Redmond Town Center Break the Guinness Record for "The most people dyeing eggs at one time" - Saturday, April 19th 2014 - Check-in at 11am, Egg Dyeing at 12pm - Register now however to make it official!

For more info. go here.

To register for free event go here.

Maplewood Rock and Gem Club's Annual Fall Show in Edmonds - Saturday and Sunday, November 9th and 10th 2013 from 9am-5pm (Starts at 10am on Sunday!)

" Bring the kids and enjoy the day. See one-of-a-kind displays exhibited by our club members. The displays are all interesting and informative. Enjoy several demonstrations throughout the day. This is our annual fundraiser – there will be lots of rocks for sale and many other items.

...We will also host a complimentary children’s beading table. "

 

 

For more info. go here.

"Create Your Own Storybook" at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center in Seattle - Saturday, July 27th 2013 at 11am

Help your kids get inspired!

" Tell the story of who or what inspires you to make a difference through a fun interactive activity for all ages. Choose different arts forms to build and create your own storybook to share with others. "

For more info. go here.

"Carnival of the Animals" Concert Reading with Poet Jack Prelutsky plus an Instrument Petting Zoo (at 10am) at Benaroya Hall in Seattle - July 13th 2013 at 11am - "Less than a Double Latte" at $5 each + $2.50 fee on Goldstar!

Image courtesy of the Seattle Chamber Music Society

As part of their Summer Festival Series the Seattle Chamber Music Society presents a family concert!


" Famed children's poet Jack Prelutsky reads from his own collection of clever and kid-friendly verse, inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, accompanied by pianists Jeewon Park and Anton Nel. A fun and playful way to introduce children ages 1-10 to classical music, the concert-reading also includes a pre-show event, where kids can get a hands-on experience at the musical instrument "petting zoo." Chosen as America's first children's poet laureate, Prelutsky is the author of more than 50 books of verse, including favorites like The Wizard, Scranimals and his latest, 2013's The New Kid on the Block. "

Note that one site states recommended for ages 1-5 and the other site says ages 5-10 but 1-10 should be fine. Under 1 are free if on lap.
 


For more info. go here.

 

1.8 miles of Hopscotch Fun in Seattle's Central District! - Help break a record! - Saturday, June 1st 2013 anytime from 9am-6pm - Check in from 12-1pm and Record attempt from 1-1:30pm

Special fun along the route with facepainting, crafts, treats and more from participating businesses!

" Hopscotch CD is a group of neighbors getting together to create a 1.8-mile temporary hopscotch path around the Central District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA for the fun of it.

Saturday, June 1st, HOPSCOTCH CD!!! Anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. Have fun! Hop about! Take a walk! Set the World Record! Sign up for summer reading program! Hear a story! Play a new game! Eat some food! Yard sale! Meet your neighbors!  Tweet and share pictures at #HopXCD "

For more info. go here.

"Saturday Stories" at the Elisabeth C. Miller Library in Seattle featuring "Earth Week Story Program" Saturday, April 27th 2013 from 10:30-11:15am

 

 Go and enjoy "Saturday Stories" - a monthly, themed storytime and art/craft or play event!

 

 

" It's Earth Week! Today's stories celebrate Mother Earth and some of the ways we can help preserve our planet's green beauty for future generations. After the stories, peer at a scoop of compost under a magnifier to see and sketch some of the life there. "

 

 

Featured Stories:

 

GARBAGE HELPS OUR GARDEN GROW by Linda Glaser and Shelley Rotner
SALMON FOREST by David Suzuki
ON MEADOWVIEW STREET by Henry Cole
MEADOWLANDS: A WETLANDS SURVIVAL STORY by Thomas Yezerski

 

Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.

For more info. go here.

Loralee Leavitt, Author of "Candy Experiments" presents an hands-on, fun, science event at Secret Garden Books in Seattle - Saturday, March 2nd 2013 at 2pm

Go and see Author Loralee Leavitt as she shows kids other fun uses for candy besides eating it!

" Candy is more than a sugary snack.  With candy, you can become a scientific detective. You can test candy for secret ingredients, peel the skin off candy corn, or float an “m” from M&M’s. You can spread candy dyes into rainbows, or pour rainbow layers of colored water. You'll learn how to turn candy into crystals, sink marshmallows, float taffy, or send soda spouting skyward. You can even make your own lightning. 

Candy Experiments teaches kids a new use for their candy.  As children try eye-popping experiments, such as growing enormous gummy worms and turning cotton candy into slime, they’ll also be learning science.  Best of all, they’ll willingly pour their candy down the drain. "

For more info. go here.

Grand Opening Party at Parkour Visions in Seattle - Friday, October 14th from 3-9pm (see schedule)

I just discovered this event and it sounds pretty cool. Check out the Grand Opening party at Parkour Visions in Seattle starting at 3pm until 9pm. They’ll have games and challenges for people of all ages and skill levels, a parkour demonstration, a brief introduction to parkour and their programs, and a potluck dinner. Everyone will also have an opportunity to win one of several awesome door prizes. It's a free event plus you can bring a potluck dinner and stay and eat. If you are not up to cooking you can still stay and eat and just contribute $5.

My son tried this type of activity for the first time at the Redmond Big Day of Play and it is kinda cool. And since this is on a much, much bigger scale it will be amazing! Go and check out the grand opening of their huge, new facility in Seattle!

Make sure you check the schedule for the times of the various activities.

 
For more info. go here.

"Village Days" at University Village in Seattle - Tuesday, July 12th from 10-11am - Kumon hosts this week!

University Village continues to present Village Days, where different stores host a free storytime, craft and activity event for kids. Also, those that attend receive a "Playdays Pass" which features special offers to select Village shops and restaurants.

Kumon is hosting the next one on Tuesday, July 12th.  They will present stories and activities that include the alphabet, counting, and singing. They are located upstairs near the Barnes & Noble. You can enter through the door between Lululemon and Delfino’s Pizzeria. For the event, stroller parking will be available in the corridor next to InSpa.

For more info. go here.

"Plant a Seed Day" at Seattle Central Library - Thursday, April 21st at 2pm

Image courtesy of The Seattle Public Library

Seattle Central Library will be presenting the play The Secret Garden for their "Plant a Seed Day" event for kids. There will also be a special Spring activity to do after the play.

Event will take place at the Microsoft Auditorium on level one.

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

For more information call Central Library at 206-386-4675 or go here.