Jack and the Beanstock Puppet Show presented by Thistle Theatre at the Shoreline Library - Saturday, November 7th 2015 from 1:30-2:15pm

"Jack and the Beanstock"

" When Jack trades the family cow for five colored beans an amazing adventure follows as the beans grow into a magical beanstalk. A golden hen, magic singing harp, a green fairy and a fool add to the musical merriment. "

For more info. go here.

 

Baba Yaga and the Bag of Gold Puppet Show at Muckleshoot Library in Auburn - Saturday, November 22nd 2014 at 2pm

" Where can you find a hut that walks on chicken legs or a fence of bones and skulls? Where else but in the forest of the famous Russian witch, Baba Yaga. She is up to her old tricks again when she steals the family savings, a bag of gold, from the family of Vasalisa and Ivan. The brave, but foolish, Ivan sets off to recover the family treasure. Can Ivan avoid being captured by Baba Yaga or will his sister Vasalisa need to attempt a daring rescue? "

Recommended for kids ages 3-12.

Educational emphasis : Stranger awareness and the danger of acting on impulse.

For more info. go here.

Baba Yaga and the Bag of Gold Puppet Show at the Shoreline Library - Saturday, November 8th 2014 from 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Image courtesy of Thistle Theatre

" This puppet show with Bunraku puppets features the infamous witch Baba Yaga who lives in a hut that walks on chicken legs. Discover classic characters from Slavic folklore. "

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

For more info. go here.

Salmon Days Festival with tons of fun in Issaquah - Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th 2014 from 10am-6pm (until 9pm on Saturday for Carnival)

All kinds of fun including salmon hatchery viewing, dock dogs, a parade, 4 stages of music and entertainment and tons more!

For more info. go  here.

Puppets Please! performance at Mount Baker Community Clubhouse in Seattle - Saturday, March 1st at 10:30am - "Less than a Latte" each with a $3 suggested donation!

Image courtesy of Puppets Please!

Take your kids to Mount Baker Community Clubhouse and see the Puppets Please! performance! They came to our son's preschool and all the kids really enjoyed them!

" Puppets Please presents colorful animal characters that sing and dance, roller skate, chat face to face with kids in the audience, jump onto their laps for bear hugs, and maybe ... just maybe ... nibble on a shoe or two. "

For more info. go here.

Puppet Show: "Rodney the Shark" at the Green Lake Branch of the Seattle Public Library - Saturday, December 28th 2013 from 2-2:45pm

Image courtesy of Rowbes Puppet Productions

" Rowbes Puppet Productions presents the colorful undersea world of Rodney, a shark who is afraid of everything. Can he muster the courage to become a hero?...

...Rodney is a shark who is afraid of everything. Even his own shadow! His friends try to teach him some courage, with no success. But when another shark begins terrorizing the neighborhood, it's up to Rodney to save the day! "

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

For more info. go here.

“The Shoemaker & The Elf” Marionette Show at Winters House in Bellevue - Sunday, December 15th 2013 at 11am - Tours from 10am-2pm

Take the kids and have them watch this fun version of a classic tale!

" Step back in time at the historic Winters House for a magical marionette performance. Children adore the thrill of anticipation as they watch the shoemaker puzzle his way through the mystery of beautifully finished shoes. The Winters House will be all decorated for the holidays with a special magic season exhibit and will be open for tours 10AM – 2PM. "

For more info. go here.

The Rain-Deer Puppet Show for kids ages 2 and up at the Kirkland Library - Saturday, December 14th 2013 from 11am-12pm - 130 FREE tickets will be released 1/2 before the performance!

The Rain-Deer Puppet Show

" When an explorer finds a wild reindeer living deep in a tropical rain forest, she decides to take him home to help him find his place in the world. Could he be the replacement deer Santa is looking for? Find out in this fun, musical puppet adventure. "

Recommended for ages 2 and up!

Note: 130 tickets will be available at the information desk 1/2 hour before the performance.

For more info. go here.

 

Family Fun Week with kid-focused performances, bounce houses, face painting and more = Daily fun at Westlake Park in Seattle - Sunday, August 11th through Saturday, August 17th 2013 - Various hours

Family Fun Week in Westlake Park

 

August 11 – 17th, 2013

 

Features:

 

Ian Dobsons Pan Leggo

 

Bubbleman  

 

Face Painting with Alethea
 

International Youth Peace Festival

Shadowcube: Postcard Project in the Park

Inflatable Day in the Park - Bounce houses

Rollie Pollie Guacamole
 

Alleyoop

UNI(verse) Portable Reading Room

Belltown Community Center’s Imagination Playground Day
(http://www.imaginationplayground.com/)

Summer Januaries

Casper Babypants

 

Fun and Games by Clowns Unlimited

Musicians of Bremen Green Puppet Musical Puppet Show

Pacific Science Center Hands On Activities

 

For more info. go here.

 

 

 

8th Annual Wedgwood Art Festival with puppet shows, firetruck and more for kids! - Saturday and Sunday, July 13th and14th 2013 from 10am-5pm

For more info. go here.

Kids Showtime Summer Series 2013 with puppet shows, magic and more at Laurelhurst Community Center in Seattle - Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays at 11am - Starting July 10th 2013! This is "Less than a Latte" each at $5 per family!

For more info. go here.

"Down the Rabbit Hole" Puppet Show at the Seattle Public Library's West Seattle Branch - Saturday, June 22nd 2013 from 3-4pm

Image courtesy of Rowbes Puppet Productions

Take the little ones...this looks cute!

" Rowbes Puppet Productions tells this hilarious and heartwarming puppet tale about a bunny trying to discover who he is. " 

Recommended for kids ages 2 and up.

For more info. go here.

42nd Annual Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center - starting Friday, May 24th at 11am and ending Monday, May 27th 2013 at 9pm

 

Four days of fun happens at the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle! There will also be a special Kindiependent music show featuring local favorite kiddie bands on Memorial Day! Plus, all weekend there will be family friendly activities like dancing, milk carton derby building, toy boat building and knot tying, mosaic art, puppet making, global crafts making, participation in a community coloring activity and more! Festival is free but some of these craft activities have a $2-7 materials fee each - (mostly $2-3).

 

Kiddie stage schedule:

 

The Harmonica Poket  11:00 AM-11:30 AM
The Not-Its! 11:45 AM-12:15 PM
Recess Monkey 12:30 PM-1:00 PM
Johnny Bregar and the Country Dawgs 1:15 PM-1:45 PM
Cat Doorman 2:00 PM-2:30 PM

If you want to know more about the kiddie aka "kindie" bands go here.

" You are invited to the greatest show of talent in the Northwest! Be part of the 42nd Northwest Folklife Festival this May 24-27 in Seattle Center. Enjoy and participate in your traditions! And experience other cultures by listening to their music, trying out their dances, and hearing their stories. And it's all FREE.

We can't guarantee the weather, but we can guarantee a great time with fantastic entertainment, food, family activities, shopping, beer gardens, and more. "

View the full schedule: http://2013northwestfolklifefestival.sched.org/ 

 

 

 

For more info. go here.

 

 

 

Children's Day with special performances and more at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue - Saturday, May 4th 2013 from 1-4pm

" Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day with music and stories on this special day!

Enjoy a special visit from Kevin Henry, City of Bellevue’s Cultural Diversity Coordinator, performances, community information booths, activities and crafts. Receive a free book and special bookmark while supplies last! "

Performance Schedule:*

1:15pm: Latin American Music Journey – A folkloric journey through hundreds of years and across three continents presented with music, dance and beautiful costumes

2:15pm: Noiseguy – Author, voice-cover artist, onomatopoet, cartoonist, sound effectionist, and kids’ comedian!

3:15pm. Wombat Stew - A Gooey, yummy, zany, funny, puppet-show based on Marcia Vaughan’s popular books. 

*Please note that performances are listed differently on their flyer vs. their calendar. Tried calling to confirm which was correct but could not reach anyone.

For more info. go here.

Free Family Day: Italian Festival with arts and crafts, performances and more at Bellevue Arts Museum - Sunday, April 21st 2013 from 12-4pm

 Great family event happening at BAM tomorrow!

" Travel to Italy with us! Fun art activities, demonstrations, and performances for the whole family to enjoy. "

Event highlights: 

Venetian Glass Bracelets, Venetian Masquerade Masks, Painted Ceramic Tiles, Roman Forum, D'Ambrosio Gelato, Architecture and Design, Film-viewing of Roberto Benigni's Pinocchio, Woodturners, Dancing Harlequin Puppets and more!

For more info. go here.

Puppets Please Marionettes - a fun performance at the Mount Baker Community Center in Seattle - Saturday, March 2nd 2013 at 10:30am - Free or "Less than a Latte" with $3 per person suggested donation

A very cute performance of Marionette style puppets! We have seen them before when my son was younger and all of the kids really seemed to enjoy the performance. Take the little ones and check it out!

This event is free or "Less than a Latte" each with suggested donation of $3 per person.

(All proceeds benefit more great kids and family programming at the Clubhouse!)

For more info. go here.

"KIDSTOCK" - A free, family event with 3 Kindie Bands and TONS more at Edmonds Center for the Arts - Saturday, January 19th 2013 from 10am-4pm - Register online for your FREE family pass now!!

Check out KIDSTOCK - a fantastic, FREE, family event happening at ECA!

ECA presents KIDSTOCK, a day-long family celebration

" This is a FREE event with activities for all ages. Please register to make sure we have enough supplies for crafts and activities!
 

Edmonds Center for the Arts presents KIDSTOCK on January 19, 2013.  KIDSTOCK will be a day-long family celebration from 10 AM to 4 PM.  On the main stage, entertainment will include Kindie Rock favorites such as Recess Monkey, Harmonica Pocket and The Not-Its.  Also on stage will be award winning juggler Alex Zerbe and the ever- popular Zambini Brothers Puppets. 

Just up the stairs, Seattle Shakespeare Company will provide ongoing combat and comedy demonstrations along with a Shakespeare photo booth.

Down in the lobby, Roving giant puppets Fat Kitty and Weiner Dog will interact with the audience and keep the party hopping.  Kids can get their faces painted and select from an array of snacks and treats.

In the gym, small folks can warm up and get their  ya-yas out with bouncy houses, Hula Hoops, and juggling toys.

A free event for the whole family, KIDSTOCK will be a great opportunity to come and play at Edmonds Center for the Arts, learn about ECA’s Educational Outreach programs and student matinees, and get a sneak peek at next summer’s ECA Youth Camps.  And it will be a great chance to shake off the post-holiday blues and just have a lot of FUN! "

THE SCHEDULE:    

Main Stage

10:15-11:00 AM    Recess Monkey

11:30 -12:15       Zambini Brothers Puppets

12:45-1:30          Harmonica Pocket

2:00-2:45           Alex Zerbe Juggler

3:15-4:00           The Not- Its

 Gym      

Bouncy Houses 10 AM-4 PM

Lobby/Hallway   

Roving Puppets, Concessions, Face Painting

Center Classrooms

Seattle Shakespeare Comedy 15 minute demonstrations and photo booth

11:00-11:30
12:15-12:45
 1:30-2:00
 2:45-3:15

For more info. call 425-275-9482 or go here and click on January 19th!

To sign up for free tickets (1 family pass) go here.

Wacky Winter Adventure Puppet Show at the Shoreline Library - Saturday, December 15th 2012 at 11am

Gotta love puppet shows! Go and see this one in Shoreline!

" Travel along with Pepe the Dog and Freezey the Snow Girl on their adventure to the North Pole to find the Gingerbread Princess. Will she provide magical help to keep Freezey from melting in spring? "


For more info. call 206-362-7550 or go here.

6th Annual Sammamish Arts Fair - Saturday & Sunday, October 13th and 14th 2012 from 10am-5pm both days!

" Art will be on display inside City Hall. In the library there will be a full program of performance artists, including music, dance, puppets, theater and song and hands on family arts projects. In the outside area connecting the two buildings, there will also be art encounters. "


For more info. go here. 

 

The Not-So-Scary Monster Show at the Shoreline Library - Saturday, October 13th 2012 at 11am

The Not-So-Scary Monster Show is back and just in time for Halloween! Presented by Linda Severt!

" This award-winning children's musician will sing songs about dreams and monsters and things that go "bump" in the night. When a very silly monster puppet surprises Linda and tries to be scary, she knows just what to do, tickle it! "


For more info. go here.