Molbak's 60th Anniversary Party with Classic Car Show, Live Music, Food Trucks, a Molbak's History Walk, Artist Market, Birthday Cake and Lemonade and more in Woodinville! - Today, Saturday, July 16th 2016 from 10am-5pm - Some things free, some for a fee.

For more info. go here.

Kirkland Winterfest with Santa, Carriage Rides, Sledding, Tree lighting ceremony and more - Today, Sunday, November 29th 2015 from 2-6pm (Tree lighting at 5pm)

" The Kirkland Winterfest Holiday Tree Lighting and Music Festival will take place on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 2-6 PM, in Marina Park, Downtown Kirkland.

We have an afternoon of performances, bon fires, carols, kids’ activities, games, Santa arrival, refreshments, food, and the annual tree lighting ceremony marking the beginning of the Winterfest Celebration. For regular updates don’t forget to visit us at our new Facebook Kirkland Winterfest page. "

For more info. go here.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-Opening Kick-off! Free Mini-Donuts and Coffee at Daddy's Donuts in Kenmore - Sunday, August 2nd 2015 from 11am-6pm

Been waiting for them to open...looks so cute! Go and check it out tomorrow as they whet your appetite with free donuts and coffee! 

Image courtesy of Daddy's Donuts

...and many more options available!

 Excerpt from the FB page:

 " Such an amazing day!!!! Thank you to everyone who stopped in yesterday! We will be "officially" open for business this Monday, however; Saturday, Sunday we are inviting everyone to stop by and donuts/coffee are on the house! "

Located at: 

7018 NE Bothell Way,

Kenmore, Washington

For more info. go here and 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.

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.  

"Cupcakes and Havdalah" with crafts, music and more at the Stroum Jewish Community Center in Mercer Island - Saturday, February 7th 2015 from 5:30-7pm

Cupcakes and Havdalah This Weekend!

Saturday, February 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Join us this weekend to celebrate Havdalah with cupcakes and cocoa! We'll have crafts, music, and a Havdalah service to commemorate the end of Shabbat. Snacks and cupcakes will be provided, and gluten-free options will be available. Recommended for families with kids of all ages. FREE!

 

 

                                                               For more info. here.

2nd Saturdays featuring the movie "Polar Express", games, cookies and cocoa and more at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue - Tonight, Saturday, December 13th 2014 from 5-9pm (Movie starts at 6:30pm)

For more info. go  here.

Winter Art Extravaganza featuring kid-friendly holiday art projects at Brightwater Center in Woodinville - Saturday, December 13th 2014 from 10am-12pm - Free online tickets still available!

Image courtesy of Brightwater Center

" Get creative with IslandWood during a fun morning of seasonal art projects at Brightwater! We'll use recycled materials from around the house and natural objects from the forest to create beautiful winter decorations, holiday ornaments, table centerpieces, and other festive art. Bring your imagination and join our resident recycled artists as we fight off the cold with winter cheer and warm cider. Fun for people of all ages. "

For more info. go here.

2014 Christmas Ships Celebration with Santa, refreshments and more at Mount Baker Community Club in Seattle - Tonight, Sunday, December 7th 2014 from 6:45 - 9pm

Join us for the

 2014 Christmas Ships 

Celebration!

Sunday, December 7, 2014
6:45-7:05 pm • Ships dock at Mount Baker Beach
7:05-9:00 pm • Holiday Party at The Clubhouse

Once again Mount Baker Community Club is hosting the annual Mount Baker Holiday Party immediately following the Argosy Christmas Ships at Mount Baker Beach.

We invite all our neighbors, and everyone visiting the neighborhood, to follow the beautiful path of luminarias from the beach up to Mount Baker Community Clubhouse for a festive holiday celebration. We’ll be serving hot cider, coffee, tea, beer and wine, as well as a stunning array of delectable Christmas cookies baked by your neighbors. We’re also expecting a visit from Santa Claus himself! 

Please join us for this very warm and very charming FREE neighborhood event!

For more info. go here.

"Redmond Lights" with Margaret Larson as Special Guest Emcee and featuring reindeer and elves, ice sculpting, a luminary walk, campus lighting ceremony, dance and music performances, ice skating (fee), carousel (fee) and more! - Today, Saturday, December 6th 2014 fro 4-8pm

This is a great event to attend! 

" Experience this three part, progressive event, by starting at the City Hall Campus Lighting; strolling down the Redmond Central Connector Luminary Walk; and ending the evening at Redmond Town Center. Along the way enjoy musical entertainment, refreshments, and fun activities for the whole family. "

For more info. go here.

Annual Snoqualmie Holiday Tree Lighting featuring Santa, carriage rides, refreshments and more! - Today, Saturday, December 6th 2014 from 4-8pm

For more info. go here.

3rd Annual SAMBICA Christmas Carnival with bounce houses, free picture with Santa, games, prizes and refreshments in Bellevue - This weekend and next, Saturday and Sunday, December 6th, 7th,13th and 14th 2014 from 2pm-8pm ('til 5pm on Sundays!)

" Join us for the 3rd annual SAMBICA Christmas Carnival. "

This INDOOR event includes:

- Carnival games & prizes

- Free picture with Santa (one 4” x 6” & electronic file)

- Complimentary coffee bar (latte, espresso, apple cider, & hot cocoa)

- Inflatables - fun for kids & parents!

Days:

Dec 6th (Sat) 2:00 - 8:00pm

Dec 7th (Sun) 2:00 - 5:00pm

Dec 13th (Sat) 2:00 - 8:00pm

Dec 14th (Sun) 2:00 - 5:00pm

For more info. go here.

PinehurstFest at Pinehurst Playfield in Seattle - Saturday, July 12th 2014 from 2-5pm

For more info. go here.

1st Ever "Milk Walk" with milk tastings and cookies plus pony rides, train rides, face painting, photo opps., and more (!) at Country Village in Bothell - Saturday, June 28th 2014 from 10am-1pm - $5 Suggested Donation for Milk Walk ticket and includes train ride or pony ride and more!

Cookies & Milk Tasting for All Ages!

" On June 28th the Northshore Schools Foundation is teaming up with Country Village and local supporters for the  1^st ever Milk Walk.  All proceeds will benefit disadvantaged & homeless children in the Northshore School District.

Bring the kids to the Village for a FREE, fun filled morning. Each participating shop will serve milk and cookie pairings:  everything from flavored milk to non-dairy products will be available for tastings. 

Get your Milk Walk tickets ($5 suggested donation) in advance or at the check-in booth in the center parking lot. Your ticket will include 1 FREE pony ride or train ride, so grab your friends and go for a ride.

• Get your face painted, or take a photo in the Smith Brother's Cow Car. 
• Make a milk carton cars and race it in a Milk Carton Derby. 
• Participate with the fabulous Zero and Somebuddy clowns in a Milk Relay
• Vote for your favorite milk at each shop and enter to win a summer fun basket! 

There's fun for all ages at this fundraiser.

All funds raised at the Milk Walk support local, disadvantaged children in the Northshore School District. 

A big thanks to our local milk sponsors: Darigold, Smith Brothers Farms, Twin Brooks Creamery, Restaurant Depot, Safeway & Den Coffee House. "

For more info. go here.

Open House at Jefferson Horticulture Facility with kids activities and refreshments too in Seattle - Saturday, June 21st 2014 from 11am-2pm

For more info. go here.

Macy's Reading Circle presents a Clifford book read by the Bellevue Fire Dept., photo opps., fire truck tour, face painting, refreshments and more at Macy's in Bellevue Square Mall - Saturday, June 21st 2014 at 1pm

This sounds fun!

" Join Macy's and the Bellevue Fire Department for a story telling of Clifford to the Rescue and after, take your photo with Clifford himself!* You'll learn about fire safety and can even take a tour of the fire truck! Also enjoy fun activities like face painting, balloon twisting, snacks and sips and more!

Plus, when you make a purchase of $35 or more in the kid's department, you'll get a copy of the book!**

And, the first 50 customers to "Be Book Smart" and give $3 at the register to Reading Is Fundamental will receive a coupon for $10 off*** a purchase of $30 or more and a $10 Macy's gift card.**

Macy's will donate your $3 to RIF so together we can spark young imaginations this summer. Since 2004, Macy's has helped RIF provide 10 million books to children in need.

*As time permits. **One per customer, while supplies last. ***Exclusions apply. "

For more info. go here.

Pine & 14th Family Day with firetruck and station tours, arts and crafts, photo opps., face painting and more presented by the authors of Momstology in Seattle - Saturday, May 24th 2014 from 10am-3pm

For more info. go here.

Mother's Day Social with refreshments and music at the Bellevue Botanical Garden - Sunday, May 11th 2014 from 1-5pm

Go and explore the beautiful Bellevue Botanical Garden!

" This open house features light refreshments, music and beautiful scenery. "

For more info. go here.