1st Annual Block Party - "Super Hero" themed with a Recess Monkey performance, special appearances, games, rock wall, bounce house and slide, photo booth, craft activities and more at Redmond Town Center! Saturday, September 19th 2015 from 12-5pm - All FREE except for Kryptonite (geode) cracking and Paint Away's make and take handprint or tote!

Attend Redmond Town Center's first annual Block Party! 

This year, we will test your strength with lively superhero activities. Activities are FREE, except where pricing is noted below.

• Test your endurance on the bouncy house & bouncy slide
• Pose in the gotham photo booth
• Create a superhero mask
• Test your strength with agility games
• Adorn your superhero with face painting & balloon artistry
• Climb the Christa Camps Rock Wall
• Try kryptonite cracking at Utopia's booth ($8, $10, $15 - depends on geode chosen)
• Paint Away! ($4 handprint or $5 tote) more information
• Meet everyday superheroes from Redmond Police and Fire Departments
• Wrap up the day's successes with Recess Monkey, performing at 4 p.m.

Arrive in costume if you dare!

For more info. go here.

"SATURDAY STORIES" AT THE ELISABETH C. MILLER LIBRARY IN SEATTLE FEATURING "GARDEN SCIENCE STORY PROGRAM" - SATURDAY, MAY 16TH 2015 FROM 10:30-11:15AM

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

" As the weather warms up and we're spending more time outdoors, let's allow time for scientific inquiry. These books focus on some easily-observed processes and cycles in nature, with plenty of room for kids to theorize, predict, and observe. After the stories, kids can make an ecological bookmark in the program room.. "

                                                                      

 Featured Stories:

IN MY BACKYARD by Margriet Ruurs
SECRETS OF THE GARDEN by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
GARBAGE HELPS MY GARDEN GROW by Linda Glaser

Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.

For more info. go here.

Family Fun Day with a 5th Avenue Theatre performance, a speaker and book signing, arts and crafts and more at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle - Saturday, May 9th 2015 from 11am-4pm

" Family Fun Day is packed with activities for children of all ages! "

All images courtesy of Wing Luke Museum.

11am: The 5th Avenue Theatre presents the powerful musical "Baseball Saved Us", an adaptation of the award-winning children's book by author Ken Mochizuki. The story follows a young boy who, with his family, is imprisoned in a "camp" unlike any other. When he learns how to play baseball, he finds out that the lessons are beyond mere gameplay. 

1pm: Ken Mochizuki, author of Baseball Saved Us, will discuss why he became a writer and share some of his other books as well. He will be on-hand to answer questions and sign books which are available in the museum Marketplace.

2pm: Join artist Midori Kono Thiel as she demonstrates the art of Japanese calligraphy. Then she will go over basic brush strokes so that you can create your own calligraphic art.

Midori is one of the artists who will be featured in the upcoming exhibit, Construct\s: Installation by Asian Pacific American Women Artists, on display starting May 15, 2015.

Family Fun Day is free to the public.

For more info. go here.

ANNUAL OPENING DAY OF BOATING SEASON WITH CREW RACES AND A HUGE THEMED BOAT PARADE AT MONTLAKE CUT IN SEATTLE - SATURDAY, MAY 2ND 2015 FROM 10AM - 3PM - THIS YEAR'S THEME IS "MYTHS AND MONSTERS"!

From the shores of the Montlake Cut you can watch Crew races and a huge parade of boats decorated in conjunction with this year's theme "Myths & Monsters". There will be 250+ boats with just about every kind of boat imaginable participating, even Tug Boats and Fireboats!  This is a fun event...let's hope good weather stays!

Schedule:

9:40 a.m. - Montlake Cut closes to ALL boat traffic
10:20 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. - Windermere Cup Crew Races
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Parade of Boats in the Montlake Cut

For more info. go here.

"SATURDAY STORIES" AT THE ELISABETH C. MILLER LIBRARY IN SEATTLE FEATURING "PLEASE WELCOME THE BEETLES STORY PROGRAM" - SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH 2015 FROM 10:30-11:15AM

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

" Learn about ladybugs and other beetles and get a peek at their tiny world in these three books. Learn how scientists are looking for volunteers of all ages to observe ladybugs in their neighborhoods. After the stories, please come to the Program Room to play a bug game and put together a bug puzzle. "

                                                                      

 Featured Stories:

BIG BUG by Henry Cole
THE BEETLE BOOK by Steve Jenkins
CITIZEN SCIENTISTS by Loree Griffin Burns

Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.

For more info. go here.

A Cat and a Hat and an Elephant, Too! - A magical tribute performance at the Woodinville Library - Saturday, April 11th 2015 at 11am

See Xakary the Magician as her performs a magical tribute to Dr. Seuss!

" Be amazed and surprised at this magical tribute to many favorite books by Dr. Seuss, including Cat in the Hat, Horton Hatches the Egg, Fox in Sox and more. "

For more info. go here.

Free First Saturdays with free admission, a performance, arts and crafts and a movie at Seattle Asian Art Museum - 1st Saturdays from 11am-2pm - (movie is 1:30-3pm)

Always a fun event to attend!

" Each Free First Saturday has an exciting new theme and drop-in workshops guided by teaching artists. Model traditional costumes, enjoy a special performance, watch a family-friendly movie, discover a new book, and embark on a sketching tour of the galleries. "

Event located in the Fuller Garden Court.

For more info. go here.

Edible Book Festival and Competition and Yes! Free Cake ;-) at Lake Forest Park Town Center - Saturday, March 28th 2015 from 11am - 2pm

Images courtesy of Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council

This might be a good one to check out if you like puns and sugar when they go together!

" A consumable art exhibition! Bibliophiles, book artists and food lovers will unite to create edible books that are exhibited, document and then consumed! Edible books are made of food and inspired by a book or pun on a book title. This event is free and open to the public, so come out and enjoy these mouthwatering manuscripts, or brave your aprons to create your own succulent storybook. Located in the commons at the Lake Forest Park Town Center.

What is the Edible Book Festival?

Firstly, an “edible book” is a dessert, main dish, side dish, or appetizer, that is in-spired by a book. It can look like a book, scroll or tablet, or NOT. It can be inspired by the book title, a scene or a character. The idea is to have fun, and create some thing good to eat, and share. "

For more info. go here.

"SATURDAY STORIES" AT THE ELISABETH C. MILLER LIBRARY IN SEATTLE FEATURING "TREES ARE FOR EVERYONE STORY PROGRAM" - SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH 2015 FROM 10:30-11:15AM

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

" We love trees! Each of these three books has a different angle on the ways trees have a place in our hearts, from tree forts to wondrous life cycles to family trees planted in honor of those we love. After the stories, visit the Program Room to make a tree picture of your own. "

                                                                      

 Featured Stories:

OLIVER'S TREES by Kit Chase

TAP THE MAGIC TREE by Christie Matheson

MAPLE by Lori Nichols

Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.

For more info. go here.

"SATURDAY STORIES" AT THE ELISABETH C. MILLER LIBRARY IN SEATTLE FEATURING "BEE MINE STORY PROGRAM" - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH 2015 FROM 10:30-11:15AM

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

" Bees are fascinating and vitally important for gardeners and farmers. Learn about their life cycle in these books. After the stories, families are welcome to make a bee craft in the program room "

                                                                      

 Featured Stories:

THESE BEES COUNT by Alison Formento
FROM FLOWER TO HONEY by Robin Nelson
FLIGHT OF THE HONEYBEE by Raymond Huber

Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 and their families.

For more info. go here.

Special FREE FIRST SATURDAY: LUNAR NEW YEAR at the ASIAN ART MUSEUM in Seattle - Saturday, February 7th 2015 from 11am-2pm

Here is another one I highly recommend! These are monthly but this one (Feb 2015) will also feature a live martial arts performance in honor of the Lunar New Year!

" Each Free First Saturday has an exciting new theme and drop-in workshops guided by teaching artists. Model traditional costumes, enjoy a special performance, watch a family-friendly movie, discover a new book, and embark on a sketching tour of the galleries.

This month celebrate the Lunar New Year with drop-in art activities that highlight the year of the Sheep, live martial arts performances from Mak-Fai, music, dress-up, and a family-friendly sketching tour throughout the galleries. Create your own flipbook with your own portrait and zodiac animal! "

Event location: FULLER GARDEN COURT

For more info. go here.

Sponge to host a FREE Chinese New Year celebration with a lion dance, crafts, snacks and more at their Mt. Baker location in Seattle - Sunday, February 1st 2015 from 10am-12pm

 Check out the fun, free event celebrating Chinese New Year and Year of the Goat!

Thanks to Margaret for the calendar addition!

" Welcome the Year of the Goat at a free Chinese New Year celebration with Sponge at their Mt. Baker location! Festivities include a lion dance performed by the Franklin High School Lion Dance Team, goat-themed crafts, snacks, and a story about the origins of Chinese New Year. Plus, children can soak up Mandarin during free mini-language classes. Bring the kids (and their friends) to this fun celebration! "

RSVP to events@spongeschool.com.

For more info. about Sponge go here.

Glow in the Dark Skating Party with a live DJ, treats, games, face painting, prizes and more at Redmond Town Center - Thursday, January 1st 2015 from 4-8pm - Tickets are "Less than a Latte" at $5 each

Family friendly event for New Year's Day!

Light up your New Year at the Glow in the Dark Skating Party at Redmond Town Center on January 1st. All attendees will receive glow in the dark bracelets, glow sticks and necklaces to adorn while twirling on our black lighted skating rink. The DJ will liven up the rink with freeze skate games and top-forty music. Enjoy yummy New Year's treats and make sure to wear white to add extra "glow" under the black lights. Show off a fluorescent face painting.

Thursday, January 1 | 4 to 8 pm

Admission: $5 per person (5 and over) 

Special event pricing cannot be combined with other offers.

Glow in the Dark Accessories (until supplies last)

Live DJ playing popular hits

Sweet Treats

Skating Games

Face Painting

Amazing Prizes

WIN GIFT CERTIFICATES AND PRODUCT PRIZES FROM: 

Lucy • BJ's Restaurant • Pinkabella • Spazzo • Red Mango

Gabriel Cosmetics • Seattle Sun Tan • Paint Away! • The Bar Method • Utopia

And more...

For more info. go here.

Teddy Bear Suite at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel opens for the season in Seattle - Sunday, November 23rd through Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - Various hours - Bring camera for photo opp. and donations are accepted!

Teddy Bear Suite

" Thousands of locals and visitors alike flock to the Teddy Bear Suite at The Olympic Hotel as part of an annual holiday tradition. Brimming with Teddy Bears and professionally decorated by local interior designer Kevin Bradford, one of the hotel’s biggest suites is magically transformed into a teddy bear wonderland for kids and parents to enjoy. The suite is ideal for family photos and a perfect respite from the holiday hustle and bustle. Donations taken at the suite benefit uncompensated care at Children’s Hospital. "

Viewing hours:

November 23 – December 30

Monday to Thursday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

Friday – Sunday (and Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 7:00pm

For more info. go here.

Seattle Parrot Expo with live Parrots, parrot tricks, speakers, workshops, demos, arts and crafts, games and more in Tukwila - Today and Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th 2014 from 10am-6pm both days!

"The Seattle Parrot Expo comprises four primary areas to attend. The first is our  EXHIBITION HALL.  This truly represents what our Expo is all about.  Go shopping for your bird and score great deals on food, toys, and cages.  Be amazed by all of the professionals parrots influence from veterinarians to artisans to toy makers.  Ask them questions as you fill out your treasure map for prizes.   Learn when, what, where, who, how we can help parrots.  Find support, community, fun and ingenuity when it comes to bringing a parrot home with you, the educated way!  Be sure to support them as they have supported us year after year!

The Second area of the Expo is the LIVE BIRD AREA.Check out our  STAGE SCHEDULE for speakers like Texas Parrot Project, Center for Bird and Exotic Medicine, Beakers Place and Parrot Panel. This area is open to the public and totally FREE of charge.  For more information on what we are featuring this year, click on the links!  SEE live parrots do all the wonderful thing parrots do--talk, fly, roller-skate, snuggle and more.  ASK QUESTIONS to learn more about parrots and what we can do for them both in captivity and in the wild.  LISTEN to various experts talk about and present their experiences with parrots.   Go BLUE FOR BLUES--dye your hair blue for blue throated macaws!   

What kind of  KIDS ACTIVITIES  do we offer?  LIVE PARROTS, of course.  We will be offering pictures with them, performances with them and information.  Then, go out and play some of the games we designed just about parrots and earn some prizes to take home.  After that, check out our amazing face painter and balloon artist.  If that was not enough, go exploring throughout the exhibit hall to get stamps from the exhibitors to earn your "wings" today!   Lastly, pick up FREE HANDOUTS/INFORMATION/crafts, games, puzzles and more brought to us by our SPONSORS and more. ​ Click on the links or box below to see what  KIDS ACTIVITIES we are working on for the Expo this year! 

We save the best for last and that is our  FEATURED WORKSHOP.  Your WORKSHOP REGISTRATION helps the Expo happen every year and allows us to be able to fund other programs sponsored by the Flight Club Foundation like our Parrot Grant Program and develop new programs in the future.  In our first year, we had Dr. Susan Friedman's LLA course to learn fundamentals of behavioural science.  This year, we are offering what YOU asked for!  HANDS ON EXPERIENCE!  Please welcome BARBARA HEIDENREICH!  "

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For more info. go here.