Magic in the Market Holiday Celebration with Santa, photo opps., cookie decorating, a caroling competition and more in Pike Place Market in Seattle - Saturday, November 28th 2015 from 1-5pm

" Celebrate the holiday season at Magic in the Market! Meet and take FREE photos with Santa. Decorate gingerbread cookies with your family in the Market Atrium Kitchen. 

Get a belly full of laughs from performances by the Figgy Pudding Caroling Teams, right under the Public Market Center clock and sign. 

Enjoy Martin Family Orchard's apple cider, indi chocolate's hot chocolate and MarketSpice tea while you shop for locally made gifts. 

At 5 pm, Santa will lead a countdown to the lighting of the 20-foot holiday tree and lights throughout the Market. Join in the fun and the kick off to the holiday season!

This event is free. No tickets required. "

 

 

 

For more info. go here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"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.

Annual Tree Lighting Event with Holiday Cheer including Santa, carriage rides and more in Mill Creek - Today, Saturday, December 6th 2014 from 3:45 - 7pm

For more info. go here.

"Holiday on the Bay" - an annual, free holiday event with Santa, Firetruck rides, ornament and cookie decorating, face painting, a lighted boat parade and more at Port of Everett's Waterfront Center - Today, Saturday, December 6th 2014 - All day - with Santa Arrival/Tree Lighting at 6pm and Lighted boat parade at 6:30 - See schedule for rest of activities - Accepting unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots!

" The Port of Everett's FREE Annual Holiday on the Bay event is back again this year on Saturday, December 6! Kids and adults alike are invited join us for a day of fun in and around the Port of Everett's Waterfront Center.

This year, the event will include a craft fair with vendors from the Everett Farmer's Market, face painting, holiday ornament and cookie decorating hosted by the Imagine Children’s Museum, holiday spirits from Scuttlebutt Brewing Company and Bluewater Distillery for the adults, live music from local school choirs, a lighted boat parade and a holiday greeting from Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson and Port Commissioner Tom Stiger...and of course... a visit from SANTA!

Once again this year, Toys for Tots will be at the event accepting unwrapped gifts. Please bring your gifts to the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Center, located at 1205 Craftsman Way, by the Scuttlebutt entrance, anytime between November 24 and December 6. For more information about Toys for Tots, visit http://www.toysfortots.org "

For more info. go here.

Fauntleroy Fall Festival with climbing wall, mechanical bull, pony rides, petting farm and lots more in Seattle - Sunday, October 19th 2014 from 2-5pm

Sounds like fun!

" This year’s Fauntleroy Fall Festival is on Sunday, October 19 (2–5 p.m.) at The Hall at Fauntleroy, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, and Fauntleroy Church and parking lot. This family-friendly community celebration is open to all!

Special activities include a climbing wall, pumpkin decorating, birdhouse construction, a mechanical bull, environmental corner activities, an inflatable obstacle course, pony rides, and a petting farm—bunnies and chickens and foals. Oh my! "

For more info. go here.

Halloween Extravaganza with cookie decorating, face painting, bingo, pumpkin carving and more at Gilda's Club in Seattle - Saturday, October 18th 2014 at 12pm - Wear your costume!

What fun?!!

" Join us for pumpkin carving, Halloween cookie decorating, face painting, tattoos, bingo, your best costumes and tons of fun! Perfect for kids and families. Free of charge. Open to the public. "

For more info. go here.

Holiday Art Extravaganza with holiday art projects for kids at Brightwater Center in Woodinville - Saturday, December 14th 2013 from 10am-12pm - Register online...spaces still available

What fun!

" Get creative with IslandWood and Waste Management (your garbage and recycling experts) during a fun morning at Brightwater with art projects galore! We’ll collect natural objects from the forest and create wreaths, holiday decorations, and attractive table art. Inside, dig through tables of “trash” to create eco-gifts, cards, and wrapping paper. "

Fun for people of all ages.

Pre-register to reserve your spot at this free event.

For more info. and to register online go here.

"Holiday on the Bay" with holiday movies, boat parade, firetruck rides, kids activities, Santa and more in Everett - Today, Saturday, December 7th 2013 from now until 8pm

For more info. go here.

Redmond Lights Winter Festival with Tons of Free Fun! - Saturday, December 7th 2013 from 4-8pm (Holiday Craft Market starts at Noon!)

" The fun starts at City Hall Plaza with fun activities and a festive campus lighting. Enjoy musical entertainment, refreshments and kids activities; then join in the RCC Luminary Walk between City Hall Plaza and Redmond Town Center. You'll arrive at Redmond Town Center where you can enjoy tastes of complimentary holiday treats, kids’ crafts and entertainment from our community and around the world. "

For more info. go here.

"Greet the Season" event with ship tours, lots of kids activities, holiday performances and more at Lake Union Park in Seattle - Today, Saturday, November 30th 2013 from 10am-8pm

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, ditch the shopping crowds and come to Lake Union Park to celebrate the holiday season. MOHAI, The Center for Wooden Boats, and the Historic Ships Wharf will be filled with festive music and family-friendly crafts and activities all day. In the evening, catch the launch of the Argosy Christmas Ship Festival!
- See more at: http://www.mohai.org/visit-us/mohai-calendar/eventdetail/667/-/greet-the-season-lake-union-park#sthash.D4q9b5lI.dpuf

Great event happening today at Lake Union Park in Seattle! All kinds of fun activities plus free MOHAI admission from 5-8pm tonight!

Activities:

• Open Ships & Dockside Tours
• Card & Ornament Making
• Knot Tying
• Coloring
• Toy Boat Building
• Cookie Decorating
• Signal Flag Necklaces
• Pond Boat Racing Exhibition

Performances:

• Evergreen City Ballet performing vignettes from "The NutCracker"
• Village Carolers
• Montlake Third Grade Singers
• Endolyne Children’s Choir
• Common Ground Choir Academy
• Rainier Youth Choirs, Consonare
• Dan Roberts
• Miss Rose & Her Rhythm Percolators
• Dickens Carolers

    For more info. go here.

 

Annual "Magic in the Market" with Caroling Competition, Cookie Decorating, Santa and more at Pike Place Market in Seattle - Saturday, November 30th 2013 from 1-5pm

Take the kids and enjoy this fun holiday event!

" Bring the whole family for a fun holiday kickoff at Pike Place Market. Take a free photo with Santa in front of the Market clock and sign beginning at 1 pm. Kids 12 and under will have fun decorating cookies in the Market's new Atrium Kitchen. Shop for stocking stuffers and specialty foods before the holiday tree lighting at 5 pm.

Beneath the clock, Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition teams will entertain shoppers with comic and choral performances of holiday carols from 1-4:30 pm. Find a fresh cut Christmas tree, holiday wreaths, apple cider and more on Pike Place.

At 5 pm, Santa will lead a countdown to the lighting of the 20-foot holiday tree and lights throughout the Market.

Come join in the fun and the kick off to the holiday season! "


For more info. go here.

Cupcake Royale presents a HALLOWEEN Cupcake Decorating Party with demos and more in Bellevue - Tuesday, October 29th 2013 from 4:30-6pm - "Less than a Latte" at $5 per kiddo!

Learn how to decorate a cupcake Halloween style!

" Watch a professional icing demonstration and experiment on your very own sugary victim! Make a Pumpkin, Spiderweb or Mummy! Costumed Kiddies get free cupcake toppers, rings, or babycake cards. Adults get $2 off all ice cream pints sold during the party.  "

Demonstrations happen at 4:30pm and 5:30pm.

This is "Less than a Latte" at $5 per kiddo.

For more info. go here.

Annual "Zucchini 500" Zucchini Races at the West Seattle Farmers Market - Sunday, September 22nd 2013 from 10am-1pm

 

Image courtesy of West Seattle Farmers Market

 

So funny, because my son saw a picture online recently of a zucchini race event and was just asking me when he could do one of these! And wouldn't you know it, here is one!

 

" On September 22nd, West Seattle Farmers Market is hosting their annual Zucchini 500! Come to the market between 10am and 1pm to participate in making your own vegetable vehicle with wooden wheels and decoration and race it on the track! There will be races between 10am and 1am so everyone gets a chance to race. The Farmers Market will be providing all the parts for your vegetable car so come on over and race! Kids of all ages are welcome! "

 For more info. go here.

Fremont Oktoberfest - Now through Sunday, September 22nd 2013 - Special kids activities from 11am-5pm!

 Special activities and viewing opportunities for the kids on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm:

• The Zucchini 500  - decorate & race your zucchini!
• Pumpkin carving
• Paint the Brain
• Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest 
• CityDog Cover Dog Modeling Contest.  

 

 

 For more info. go here.

 

Sponge Seattle presents a FREE "End of Summer Fiesta" with cakepops, pinata decorating and more! - Sunday, August 25th 2013 from 3-5pm - RSVP!

Sponge’s Seattle Location Hosts

“Cha Cha Cha! Cake-pops and Piñatas!”

A Free End of Summer Fiesta for Families.

Sponge is partnering with special occasion cake chef,

Carol Herrarte, to offer delicious treats and fun cultural activities.

" Sponge invites families to a free cultural event in August at its center in Seattle. Families can try a beautifully crafted cake creation courtesy of Carol Herrarte, Spanish-speaking cake chef extraordinaire. The event will feature mini-Spanish language classes, and children can decorate their own piñatas. There will be singing and dancing, and a chance for parents to learn about Sponge. "

Location: Sponge, Seattle at 3107 S. Day St., Seattle, WA 98144

RSVPs are recommended; call 206-227-7138 or email events@spongeschool.com. 

For more info. go here.

"Spring Eggstravaganza" at Belltown Community Center in Seattle - Saturday, March 30th 2013 from 10am-12pm

Image courtesy of Belltown Community Center

" Enjoy the coming of spring at Belltown Community Center decorating and eating the traditional oval edible that represents flowers and sunshine. "

Recommended for kids ages 1-10.

For more info. go here.

Spring Fling with the Easter Bunny, crafts and more! at Bellevue Art and Frame/The Toy Place - Saturday, March 23rd 2013 from 1-5pm

Head to BAF/TTP for a fun Easter themed event!


" Free pictures with the Easter Bunny! Join us for an afternoon of free crafts, egg decorating and store wide demos. 20% off storewide sale, one day only! "

For more info. go here.

 

WFamily Fun Day Event at Southcenter Mall (for the little ones-ages 2-5) - Thursday, February 7th 2013 at 10am

Image courtesy of WFamily

We have done these events before and they are a lot of fun! 

" Share the love in February as we celebrate Valentine’s Day! Our first book is “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff, the tale of a kind little boy and a hungry mouse. Then we’ll read “Plant a Kiss” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, which shows how one small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than one could have ever imagined! Kids will decorate sugar cookies and their own mailbox that’s perfect for storing their Valentine’s Day cards. "

Story Time: 

 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
  Plant a Kiss

Make & Take Craft/Treat:

  Decorate Sugar Cookies
  Decorate Valentine Mailboxes

 

Event located on Level 2 inside Hope of the City Church.

For more info. go here.

Gingerbread House Decorating at Laurelhurst Community Center in Seattle - Friday, December 14th 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm - See schedule - "Less than a Latte" at $8 per family! - Register online - Still 81 spots available!!

For more info. go here.

To register go here and put in code 92836.

Hands on Hanukkah - A free, family event for everyone at Northgate Mall on Sunday, December 9th 2012 from 11am-2pm

 A great event presented by the Stroum Jewish Community Center at Northgate Mall!

For more info. go here.