"Waterfront Whimsea" Family Fun Day with Fireboat demo, a Brian Vogan performance, fire engine, games, prizes, slides and more in Seattle - Sunday, August 2nd 2015 from 11am-3pm

This is a fun one...go check it out!

 Waterfront Whimsea – FREE Family Fun Event

" Family friendly entertainment, fun and games return for a fourth year!...

 Grab the family and get ready for the return of a Downtown Seattle favorite! The Waterfront Whimsea Family Fun Day will showcase live music from Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies, balloon animals, prizes, games and more.

This event is FREE and open to the public! "

Timeline: 

12:00 – 12:45pm – band, Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies 

1:00 pm – Fireboat demonstration 

1:30 – 2:15 – Comedy Juggler Eric Haines 

All day activity: 

- Face painter: Rebecca Dickinson

- Balloon Twister Extraordinaire: Sara Chastain 

- Blow Up Slide 

- Games and Prizes 

- Fire Engine

For more info. go here.

Awesome Kids Day with bounce houses, The Not-Its performance, giveaways and more in Burien - Saturday, July 11th 2015 from 10am-2pm

First 500 kids to attend get a free bag filled with goodies!

" Super Awesome Kids Day is here! Why super? Because Awesome Kids Day has a Super Hero theme this year! Come out for the fun and learn all the ways you can be a super learner, super fit...and a super citizen! Finish off this fun, free day of bouncy houses, balloons, bubbles and joy with a performance by local kid rock band, The Not-Its! You're an Awesome Kid and this is YOUR day! "

For more info. go here.

Big Day of Play with FREE bike helmets while supplies last, water craft rides, demos, performances, and TONS of other fun and free activities in Seattle - Sunday, June 28th 2015 from 12-4pm

Another favorite event of ours...take the kids and check it out!

" Please join Seattle Parks and Recreation and title sponsor, PCC Natural Markets, for this free, family-friendly event!

Mark your calendar from noon – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, to see what Seattle Parks and Recreation and other community organizations are offering in the way of fun activities and healthy food. This year’s Big Day of Play event will be held at Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, 3800 Lake Washington Blvd. S.

There will be sample activities from Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs, paddling and boating events, a main stage celebration of cultural diversity with music and entertainment, creative play opportunities, youth demonstrations and healthy food vendors. Stop by the PCC TasteMobile, where kids 12 and under can participate in a PCC Kid Picks taste test and all ages can spin the Color Wheel to test their food knowledge and win prizes. Or Children’s Hospital’s Free bike helmet giveaway for children at least 1 years old to age 18 (Wearers must be present and be fitted to receive a helmet. Quantities are limited; one helmet per child. First come, first served.) "

Main Stage Line-Up 12:00 p.m. African Dance 12:20 p.m. Hawaiian Dancers 12:45 p.m. Chinese Dancers  1:10 p.m. Zumba 1:30 p.m. Hip Hop Dance Class 1:45 p.m. Rene Rope Jumper 2:10 p.m. Mixxedfit 2:20 p.m. Joyas Mestizad Mexican Dance 2:45 p.m. Baile Dior Majorette Dance Team 3:00 p.m. Compost Demo 3:15 p.m. Rainjammers Free Style Frisbee Show Team 3:30 p.m. South East Seattle Community Youth Orchestra

Activities Arts and Crafts Aviation Board and Carnival Games Big Blue Blocks Frisbee Golf and Tic Tac Toe Fitness Activities Kite Making Planting Quickstart Tennis Robotics Boat Making Arts and Crafts Sailing Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP) Kayaks Canoes

All boating participants must sign a risk and release waiver to use the boats. Anyone under 18yrs old must have a parent or guardian sign the risk and release waiver. There is an age requirement and height restriction for the boating activities during the day. Be prepared to get wet!

For more info. go here.

Sustainamania with all things sustainable (!), a touch a truck and more in Bothell - Saturday, June 6th 2015 from 10am-3pm

Door Prizes at Entrance Booth

Touch a Truck

Eco Room opens

Wetland tours start

FREE BNB Summer Boutique Opens

Music at the Bay

Special Features:

FREE EVENT

FREE parking

Door Prizes

Kid's can play the "R you a Recycler Game" to win prizes

Recycling drop off/collection (see list of accepted items)

Wetland tours

Touch a Truck allows kids of all sizes and ages (even grown ups) to see Public Works equipment up close. You can even talk to staff about programs and services offered by Public Works

Planting for visitors of all ages (get a start to gardening by planting on site and seeing samples of things you can create)

For more info. go here.

Flipper Fest with educational exhibits, art activities for kids, a really cool raffle and more in West Seattle - Sunday, May 31st 2015 from 1-5pm

Highlights: 

Marine Life Exhibits

Environmental Exhibits

Art Activities for Kids

Raffle with some really cool prizes

20 foot by 12 foot Orca Inflatable for photo opps.

Raffle Prizes:

For more info. go here and here.

CHILDREN'S DAY (kodomo no hi) at Seattle Japanese Garden - Sunday, May 31st 2015 from 11am-3pm - "Less than a Latte" each for adults and FREE for kids 12 and under!

This Japanese national holiday celebrates the happiness of children; embrace the celebration and join in the fun.

FREE Admission for Kids 12 and Under!

Enjoy a spring day in the beautiful garden filled with family-friendly activities. Kids of all ages can experience Japanese cultural traditions through demonstrations, performances, and hands-on activity stations. 

Origami - Nature-themed Crafts - Zen play garden - Sumi-e water painting 

Aikido demonstration - Iaido sword demonstration 

Puppet show - Haiku workshop - Taiko drumming performance - Koi feeding

Guided tours - Scavenger hunt with prizes

11am 11:30am Japan America Society of the State of Washington--"Japan in a Suitcase--Taro Goes to Elementary School" Show-and-Tell Presentation of a Day in the Life of a Child in Japan

12pm Kaze Daiko--Youth Taiko Drumming

1pm Seattle Aikikai--Youth Aikido Demonstration

1:30pm West Cascade Puppet Brigade--'Issunboshi - The Inch High Samurai'. A Modern Telling of an Ancient Japanese Story

2pm Haiku Northwest--"How to Haiku" Workshop

2:30pm Seibu Ryu Iai-Battojutsu Demonstration--Iaido Japanese Sword Training

Guided tours will begin at 12:30pm & 2pm.

This event was generously sponsored by Jeff McLaughlin, in memory of Suzanne McLaughlin.

For more info. go here.

6th Annual Adventure Kids Playcare Spring Festival in Issaquah - Saturday, May 9th 2015 from 10am-4pm

We have done this event a couple of times and every year it gets bigger and better...lots of fun!

" Free community event for AKP families, friends, and the general community. An entire parking lot filled with bounce houses, rides, games, activities and attractions.

AKP along with Eastside Fire & Rescue will be hosting a food drive to benefit Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. "

For more info. go here.

Snapdoodle Toys 7th Anniversary Party with games, cake, prizes, giveaways and more at both locations, one in Redmond and one in Kenmore! - Saturday, April 25th 2015 from 10am-4pm

For more info. go here.

3rd Annual Bunny Party presented by Ugly Baby and La Ru featuring bunnies, arts and crafts, chalk art, egg hunt, photo booth, awesome prize giveaways and more in Seattle - Saturday, April 4th 2015 from 12-4pm - Tickets available for $1, $5 or $10 (+small fee) for entry all the way up to dedicated scheduled bunny petting time! Available until sold out or 11am whichever comes first!

" Bunny Party! 2015: Ugly Baby and La Ru's third annual event to raise money for the care and feeding of homeless bunnies. This event is a fundraiser for Seattle Animal Shelter and Special Bunny Rescue. All money from ticket sales are donated to the two organizations - along with 10% of all sales at Ugly Baby and La Ru during the event.

Come learn about and meet bunnies from Seattle Animal Shelter and Special Bunny Rescue! We will also have coloring crafts, sidewalk chalking, an egg hunt along Western Avenue and at participating Pike Place Market shops, giveaway bags every hour and a cool photo booth opportunity.

The Egg Hunt will begin at noon. It will be along Western Avenue from the Ugly Baby and La Ru up to the Paper Feather and at the participating Market Shops. Please be respectful of Market shops when visiting them for eggs. They will have them available at the front counter. A flyer of participating shops will be available at Ugly Baby and La Ru.

Giveaway bags will include: tickets to the aquarium, Chinook Books, tickets to local comedy shows, art by Ugly Baby and La Ru owners & a variety of D.I.Y. craft kits, and some items for Pike Place Market shops.

The following Pike Place Market Shops are participating in the Bunny Party!:

the paper feather - Western Ave

Brooke Westlund Studio and Gallery - Western Ave

Paper Scissors Rock - day stall crafter

Orange Dracula - 3rd floor

Reflecting On Seattle - Urban Photography - 3rd Floor

Ventures - 1501 Pike Place #512

The Pike Place Market Creamery - 1504 Pike Place #3

Just a reminder that you do need advance tickets for Bunny Party! This year. All ticket sales go to support Seattle Animal Shelter and Special Bunny Rescue. $1 gets you in. $10 gets you a scheduled time to pet bunnies (and an awesome gift bag!). No lines!!! "

For more info. go here.

To purchase $1, $5, or $10 (+small fee) tickets go here.  

Sales end at 11am tomorrow or until sold out...whichever comes first! 

Seattle Egg Hunts for April 4th 2015! Don't forget your baskets and cameras!

Image courtesy of Seattle Parks and Recreation

Here are the Seattle Egg Hunt festivities thanks to Seattle Parks and Recreation!

NORTHEAST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for treats and treasures

 Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for treats and treasures

Meadowbrook Community Center at Nathan Hale H.S. Track

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Laurelhurst Spring Egg Hunt

What: Bring a basket to hunt for eggs and special prizes

Laurelhurst Park

Ages:  12 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, arrive by 9:45 a.m., April 4

Cost: Free with canned food donation

NORTHWEST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Hunt for spring candy and eggs

 Ballard Community Center, Bitter Lake Annex, Loyal Heights Community Center, Magnolia Community Center

Ages: 2-10

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

Cost: Non-perishable food item (optional)

Spring Egg Scramble

What: Bring a basket and hunt for goodies

 Green Lake Community Center

Ages: 10 and under

Time: 10 a.m. (ages 3 and under), 10:30 a.m. (ages 4-7), 11 a.m. (ages 8-10), April 4

Cost: Non-perishable food item (optional)

3rd Annual Cal Anderson Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt complete with face painting, jump toy, DJ and more

Cal Anderson Park

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m.-noon, April 4

Cost: Donations accepted

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Collect treasures in your basket

 Montlake Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 10 a.m., April 4

SOUTHEAST:

The Beach Egg-Stravaganza

What: Egg hunt and activities

 Rainier Beach Community Center

Ages: 2-10

Time: 10 a.m. sharp (arrive by 9:45 a.m.), April 4

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt and activities

Jefferson and Rainier Community Centers

Ages: 10 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

SOUTHWEST:

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt, breakfast

Alki Community Center

Ages: 11 and under

Time: 9:30 a.m., April 4

Cost: Donations accepted

Spring Egg Hunt

What: Egg hunt

 Alki, Delridge, High Point and South Park Community Centers

Ages: 12 and under

Time: 10 a.m. sharp, April 4

For more info. go here.

For information about community center locations and contact information, click here.

Additional FREE Egg Hunts (plus one for dogs!) for the Eastside! - Saturday, April 4th 2015 - Various times

Here is a list of additional FREE local area Egg Hunts for the Eastside! Don't forget your Easter baskets and your camera for photo ops with the Easter bunny! Have fun!


BELLEVUE/MEDINA:

Medina Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00am ...Info. here.
Northwest side of Medina Park, for ages 12 & under.


ISSAQUAH:

Gilman Village Easter Eggstravaganza - 11am-2pm ...Info. here.  Stores/Shops will have Easter egg treats and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos too! (Bring your camera!)


SAMMAMISH:

Sammamish Family YMCA Eggstravaganza - 10am-12pm...Info. here.
Highlights: Easter Bunny & Friends, Carnival Games, Bounce House, crafts and more! "Join us at our NEW LOCATION at Sammamish City Commons"

FALL CITY:

5th Annual Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Egg Hunt - 11 AM for more info. call 425-736-7252 or go here. For directions go here.  For ages 12 & under. Cookies and refreshments provided.

SNOQUALMIE:

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 10am ...Info. here.  For ages 1-12.

Downtown’s Hoppin’ in Downtown Snoqualmie - 10am-1pm...Info. here.  Bring baskets and gather goodies at downtown businesses. For all ages.

Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt at Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park (Snoqualmie, across from Centennial Park) - 11am ...Info. here.

Bring your dog and your basket and join us for fun in the park. Collect eggs filled with doggie treats and prizes, plus tennis balls. (!)

Suggested donation for participation $5 (all who donate will receive a dog brush)

Supports the Snoqualmie Valley Pet Food Bank




REDMOND:

Easter Eggstravaganza - 12-4pm ...Info here.
Hop on over with your Easter basket for some festive family fun! Enjoy an egg hunt, sparkly egg decorating, a cuddly bunny petting zoo, bouncy house, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, photo booth, special retail offers, lively kid activities, and goodie bags.


MERCER ISLAND:

Spring Eggs-travaganza! Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 5pm-6pm...Info. here.
For ages 6 & under, with a special area for ages 1-3. No parents on the field for ages 4-6.
$5 donation/family.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 8:30-9pm...Info. here. For ages 7-10.
Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs and look for a golden egg during the Eggs-travaganza for an “eggstra” special surprise. NO Parents on the field! $5 donation/family.

Additional FREE Egg Hunts for the Eastside! - Saturday, April 4th 2015 - Various times

Here is a list of additional FREE local area Egg Hunts for the Eastside! Don't forget your Easter baskets and your camera for photo ops with the Easter bunny! Have fun!


BELLEVUE/MEDINA:

Medina Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00am ...Info. here.
Northwest side of Medina Park, for ages 12 & under.


ISSAQUAH:

Gilman Village Easter Eggstravaganza - 11am-2pm ...Info. here.  Stores/Shops will have Easter egg treats and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos too! (Bring your camera!)


SAMMAMISH:

Sammamish Family YMCA Eggstravaganza - 10am-12pm...Info. here.
Highlights: Easter Bunny & Friends, Carnival Games, Bounce House, crafts and more! "Join us at our NEW LOCATION at Sammamish City Commons"

FALL CITY:

5th Annual Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Egg Hunt - 11 AM for more info. call 425-736-7252 or go here. For directions go here.  For ages 12 & under. Cookies and refreshments provided.

SNOQUALMIE:

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 10am ...Info. here.  For ages 1-12.

Downtown’s Hoppin’ in Downtown Snoqualmie - 10am-1pm...Info. here.  Bring baskets and gather goodies at downtown businesses. For all ages.

Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt at Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park (Snoqualmie, across from Centennial Park) - 11am ...Info. here.

Bring your dog and your basket and join us for fun in the park. Collect eggs filled with doggie treats and prizes, plus tennis balls. (!)

Suggested donation for participation $5 (all who donate will receive a dog brush)

Supports the Snoqualmie Valley Pet Food Bank




REDMOND:

Easter Eggstravaganza - 12-4pm ...Info here.
Hop on over with your Easter basket for some festive family fun! Enjoy an egg hunt, sparkly egg decorating, a cuddly bunny petting zoo, bouncy house, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, photo booth, special retail offers, lively kid activities, and goodie bags.


MERCER ISLAND:

Spring Eggs-travaganza! Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 5pm-6pm...Info. here.
For ages 6 & under, with a special area for ages 1-3. No parents on the field for ages 4-6.
$5 donation/family.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 8:30-9pm...Info. here. For ages 7-10.
Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs and look for a golden egg during the Eggs-travaganza for an “eggstra” special surprise. NO Parents on the field! $5 donation/family.

Fun Easter Events at PCC stores with crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, snacks and more - Saturday, March 28th 2015 - Various times depending on location but most starting at 9am!

PCC Easter Fun

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Edmonds PCC,Greenlake Village PCC, Redmond PCC, West Seattle PCC

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greenlake Aurora PCC

" Spend the morning making crafts with your kids, guess the number of jelly beans and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy snacks provided by PCC and enter to win a gift basket. Free for children 12 and under. "

PCC Egg Scramble

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 9 a.m.

Issaquah PCC

1810 12th Ave. N.W., Issaquah

" Bring your own basket to hunt for prize-filled eggs and a camera to snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. After the egg hunt, receive a treat from PCC and enter to win a surprise! Free for children 12 and under. "

For more info. go here.

NSLMC's Rock and Gem Show at the Lake City Community Center in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, March 21st and 22nd 2015 from 9am-5pm both days!

" Every year around St. Patrick's Day in March, we host a rock and mineral show at the Lake City Community Center which is located at 12531 - 28th Avenue NE in Seattle free show features displays, demonstrations, junior activities, dealers, a silent auction, scholarship fundraising with great prizes and hourly door prizes for adults and juniors under 15. "

For more info go. here.

2015 East KingCo Rock & Gem Show with kids activities, demos, door prizes and more at the Pickering Barn in Issaquah - Saturday and Sunday, February 28th and March 1st 2015 from 10am-6pm (until 5pm on Sunday!)

     

Check out the show this weekend to discover all kinds of beautiful and unique rocks, gems and more plus fun activities for the kids!

Featuring:

Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Dealers

Lapidary Demonstrations

Exhibits

Silent Auction

Raffle

Door Prizes

Refreshments

Hands-on Activities

Crafts

For more info. go here.  

Neighborhood Appreciation Free Public Swim and more in Ballard - Saturday, February 14th 2015 from 12:30-1:30pm

Another free swim for Neighbor Appreciation!

" Thank you Ballard neighbors for supporting your favorite pool! Join us for a special swim which may include snacks, games or prizes! "

For more info. go here.

Seahawks Rally with Michelle Millman of Kiro 7 MC'ing, 3 Seahawks fan costume contests (Grownups, Kids and Dogs!), music and more in Marina Park in Kirkland - Saturday, January 31st 2015 at 2pm!

Head to Kirkland to support the Seahawks and have some fun!

" The Seattle Seahawks are going to the Superbowl again! We think this is cause to celebrate. How about a rally like we did last year?

Meet us at Marina Park on Saturday, January 31st at 2pm in your blue and green attire to show your team support! We will have a best dressed costume contest for adults and kids, as well as a doggy costume contest, so dress up yourself and those pooches in your most creative Seahawks gear!

.... CALLING ALL 12s!!

Rally in Kirkland's Marina Park this Saturday, January 31st at 2pm! Wear Seahawks blue and green attire. DJ Nick Cain will provide us with great entertainment! 

There will be a best dressed costume contest for adults and kids, as well as a doggy costume contest, with winners being selected based on the most creative Seahawks fan costumes. " 

Thank you to our prize sponsors: 

-BooBoo Barkery 

-The Grape Choice 

-Simplicity ABC 

-Denny's Pet World 

-Milagro 

-Hector's

GO HAWKS! 

For more info. go here.