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(FRI) FREE SPACE NEEDLE
(FRI) South Lake Union Block Party
South Lake Union Block Party
What: A farmers market, food samples, and a kids’ area with crafts, a bounce house, and more.
Why: Outdoor screenings of Thriller and Zombieland give a delightful case of goose bumps.
When: Fri., noon-11 p.m.
South Lake Union Discovery Center
101 Westlake Ave. N.
FREE
(FRI) Justin Roberts
I'm still stuck on Justin Roberts' rollicking 2004 release, Way Out (that wasn't me you saw through the window dancing to "Day Camp" - I mean it), but I'm going to have to expand a little. The very model of a modern major kids' performer is at Vera Project promoting his latest CD, Jungle Gym.
Friday, Aug. 13 6:30 p.m.
(FRI/SAT) Much Ado About Nothing
Bring a blanket, a picnic and the fam to Lavizzo Park for fringe theater group The Wrecking Crew's kid-friendly production of Shakespeare's comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. FREE. Aug. 13-28: Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m.
(FRI) Campfire Program: Mystery Program
When: Friday, August 13, 7:30-9:00pm
Address: Cedar River Watershed
Age: Families/ youth 3 and up
Cost: $5 per person
(FRI) Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series at the Spray Park
August 13: Nancy Stewart @ 12:00pm
Address: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue S.
Age: All
Cost: Free
(FRI) Nancy Stewart Concert
Join award-winning children’s entertainer Nancy Stewart for a sing-along concert of sea songs, including songs about sea life and ferryboats.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 3pm
Where: Puyallup Public Library
324 S. Meridian, Puyallup WA 98371
All ages; FREE
(FRI) BeatWalk and Art in the Alley
Columbia City businesses and restaurants host family-friendly music and entertainment. 7 to 10 p.m. second Fridays through Sept. 10.
Tonight, Art in the Alley features local artists, jewelers and craftspeople. Concessions available. 4 to 9 p.m. Dot’s Alley, north of Columbia City Gallery, 4864 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle.
$7, free ages 14 and younger.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 7 – 10pm
Where: Columbia City Historic District
Rainier Ave. S. between S. Angeline St. and S. Hudson St.
All ages
(FRI) Stories of Our World
Seasoned storytellers and singers tell family-oriented tales and spin yarns about people’s quest to understand nature and our relationship to it. Bring your own stories to share. S’mores provided. Ages 3 and older. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13 and 27. Donations welcomed.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 7 – 8:30pm
Where: Carkeek Park
950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle
Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School
FREE
(FRI) Movies in the Park
Hotel for Dogs (PG) Aug. 13, Tooth Fairy (PG) Aug. 20. 7 p.m., movie at dusk. Free popcorn.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 7pm
Where: McCormick Park
26200 N.E. Stephens St., Duvall
All ages; FREE
(FRI) Moonlight Movies
The Great Outdoors (PG). Bring blankets and low back chairs. 7 p.m., movie at dusk. Bring a pet food donation.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 7pm
Where: Liberty Park
1101 Bronson Way N., Renton
All ages; FREE
(FRI) Jetty Jam Family Open Mic
Campfire on Everett’s Jetty Island. Donations accepted. Free ferry to the island at 10th Street boat launch off W. Marine View Drive, Everett
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 7 – 8pm
Where: Jetty Island
Everett WA
All ages; FREE
(FRI) Greenwood/Phinney Seattle Summer Streets
Art, food, skateboard demonstrations with helmet give-aways, kid’s obstacle course and more.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 6 – 9pm
Where: Greenwood Avenue/Phinney Avenue from N. 87th Street to N. 65th Street
All ages; FREE
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(FRI) Screen on the Green
Percy Jackson & the Olympians (PG) Aug. 13, Race to Witch Mountain (PG) Aug. 20, How to Train Your Dragon (PG) Aug. 26. 7:30 p.m., movie at dusk.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 7:30pm
Where: Tumwater Valley Golf Course
4611 Tumwater Valley Drive S.E., Tumwater
All ages; FREE
(FRI) Bat Walk
Learn about bats, then search for them using a bat detector. See our Parent Review at www.seattleschild.com. 7:45 p.m. Aug. 13, 7:15 p.m. Aug. 26.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 7:45pm
Where: Green Lake Park near Bathhouse Theater
7201 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle WA 98115
All ages; FREE
(FRI) Summer Nights and the Silver Screen
Summer Nights and the Silver Screen. Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) Aug. 13, Cars (G) Aug. 20.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 9pm
Where: Town Square Park
Second Avenue and Harrison Street, Kent
All ages; FREE
(FRI) Family Concert & Moonllght Movie
Entertainment followed by outdoor family movie. The Georgetown Orbits followed by Babe (G) Aug. 6, Inochi Taiko Aug. 13 (no movie), Crème Tangerine followed by Charlotte's Web (G) Aug. 20.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 6:30pm
Where: Magnuson Park Amphitheater
6344 N.E. 74th St., Seattle
All ages; FREE
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(FRI/SAT/SUN) Festival at Mt. Si
Arts and crafts, food, music, parade (10:30 a.m. Aug. 14), eating contests, kids’ area, mass participation Robot Dance (2:30 p.m. Aug. 14), fireworks and more. 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 6 – 10pm
Where Si View Park
420 Orchard Drive S.E., North Bend
All ages; FREE
(FRI/SAT/SUN) Sky Valley Tractor Club Show
Lawn tractor pull, petting zoo, hayrides, pedal tractors, grain threshing, tractor parade and more showing the history of farming. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 through 15.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 9am – 5pm
Where: Frohning Farm
19524 Tualco Loop Road
Monroe WA 98272
All ages; FREE
(FRI/SAT/SUN) City of Enumclaw & King County Fair
Oldest fair west of the Mississippi features traditional fair fare including food, carnival (fee), entertainment stages, animals, water slides and big toys, hands-on kids’ arts and crafts, and more. No pets.
Aug. 12 (10am to 10pm) Aug. 13/14 (10am to 11pm)
$5, $1 ages 15 and younger.
Where: Enumclaw Expo Center
45224 284th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw
All ages
(FRI/SAT/SUN/MON) Pierce County Fair
Celebration of rural life, agriculture and family values. Entertainment, food, displays, carnival rides and games, competitions and more.
Aug. 12-14 (10am to 10pm)
Aug. 15 (10am to 6pm)
$5, $5 parking. Kids FREE Aug. 12 with paying adult.
When: Friday,August 13, 2010, 10am – 10pm
Where Frontier Park
21606 Meridian Ave. E., Graham WA
All ages
(FRI/SAT/SUN) Evergreen Classic Horse Show
Top hunter/jumper horses and riders compete in five show rings. 8 a.m. to late afternoon Aug. 11 through 15. FREE, $10 to $20 parking.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010
Where: Remlinger Farms Equestrian Park
N.E. 60th Street, Carnation
All ages; FREE
(FRI/SAT/SUN) Cascade Jugglers’ Festival
Juggling workshops, demonstrations and open juggling space.
Aug. 13 (4-10pm) Aug 14 (10-7pm) Aug. 15 (11-4pm)
$25 full weekend for participants, spectators FREE.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 4 – 10pm
Where: Renton Community Center
1715 S.E. Maple Valley Hwy., Renton WA
All ages; FREE
(FRI/SAT/SUN) Festival at Mt. Si
When: August 13-15
Address: Si View Park, 420 SE Orchard Dr., North Bend
Age: All
Cost: Free admission
Notes: Parade, kid zone, music, food, more
(FRI/SAT/SUN) A Taste of Edmonds
Food, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, and kids’ activities. No pets. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15. $3, free ages 12 and younger. Shuttle from Edmonds-Woodway High School.
When: Friday, August 13, 2010, 11am – 10pm
Where: Edmonds Civic Playfield
310 Sixth Ave. N., Edmonds
All ages
(SAT) Children’s Fair
Make shoe gardens to take home, learn about worms, pick and eat vegetables, and more.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 10am – 12pm
Where: Lake Hills Greenbelt Urban Demonstration Garden
15500 S.E. 16th St., Bellevue WA 98007
All ages; FREE
(SAT) SnoCo Fun Fair
Kids’ activities, live entertainment including Harmonica Pocket, pony rides ($5) and more. Bring your kids’ outgrown winter coats, accessories and other clothing to “Fill-a-Truck” for Clothes for Kids.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Where: Kidzle B Kids Preschool
3321 173rd Place N.E., Arlington
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Chalk the Walk
Create your own sidewalk chalk masterpiece in front of Puyallup Public Library. Artists on hand to model and assist.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 10am – 12pm
Where: Puyallup Public Library
324 S. Meridian
Puyallup WA 98371
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Clearview Plaza Cruise-In
Classic car show, arts and crafts, food, pony rides, children’s corner, dance demonstrations, barbeque and more.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 12 – 7pm
Where: Clearview Plaza
17408 State Route 9 S.E., Clearview WA 98296
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Jetty Island Sand Castle Contest
Bring digging tools and buckets to compete in amateur contest. Donations accepted. Free ferry to the island at 10th Street boat launch off W. Marine View Drive, Everett
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 12 – 3pm
Where: Jetty Island, Everett WA
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Charlie Hope Concert
Award-winning children’s entertainer Charlie Hope gives an interactive concert featuring melodic, sing-able music. Ages 2 to 7.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 4 – 6:30pm
Where: Clover Toys
5335 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle
Age recommendation: Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School
FREE
(SAT) Fremont Outdoor Movies
The Goonies (25th anniversary, PG). Pre-show games, contests and photo “movie” booth, costumes encouraged. Bring lawn chairs, leashed pets welcome.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 7pm
Where Fremont Studios
3501 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle
All ages; $5 suggested donation.
(SAT) Summer Sounds & Cinema
Music from Scott Cossu followed by E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (PG).
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 7pm
Where: Stewart Heights Park
402 E. 56th St., Tacoma WA 98404
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Hope for the best
Award-winning children's performer Charlie Hope plays toy store Clover in Ballard, and treats audiences to positive songs about the trials and tribulations of being a small kid. FREE. Saturday, Aug. 14 4-6:30 p.m.
(SAT) Notes: Parade, kid zone, music, food, more
Family Campout at Fox Hollow Farm
When: August 14th
(SAT) Walk Now for Autism
Walk for families affected by autism. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk. FREE, fundraising encouraged.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9am
Where: Seattle Center
305 Harrison St., Seattle
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Outdoor Movies
Kids activities based on the theme of the movie will be included
Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 p.m. Twilight
Address: Mercerdale Park, 77th Ave SE and SE 32nd St
Age: All
Cost: Free
(SAT/SUN) Auburn Good Ol’ Days
Entertainment, children’s area, car, truck and cycle show (Sun.), community barbeque, 5K fun run, food, model boats, parade (noon Sat.) and more. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 15. FREE.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9am – 8pm
Where: Main Street
Auburn Way to City Hall
All ages; FREE
(SAT/SUN) Stillaguamish Festival of the River & Pow Wow
Celebration of watershed communities includes education, kids’ activities, demonstrations, logging show, salmon bake, entertainment, pow wow (Grand Entry 1 and 7 p.m. Aug. 14, 1 p.m. Aug. 15) and more. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 15. $5 parking.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 10am – 10pm
Where: River Meadows County Park
20416 Jordan Road, Arlington WA 98223
All ages; FREE
(SAT/SUN) Whidbey Children’s Theater Glass Event
Italian master glass blower David Fuin demonstrates his craft. Benefits Whidbey Children’s Theater. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15.
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9am – 4pm
Where: Island Art Glass
2062 Newman Road, Langley WA 98260
All ages; FREE
(SUN) Peace Concert
30th year of family-friendly concerts. Celebrate peace (no speeches) while listening to music.
When: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 12 – 6pm
Where Gas Works Park
2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle
All ages; FREE
(SUN) BrasilFest
Music, dance, workshops, drumming, children’s activities, exhibits, traditional costumes and more.
When: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 12 – 8pm
Where: Seattle Center House and Mural Amphitheatre
305 Harrison St., Seattle WA 98109
All ages; FREE
(SUN) Fiets of Parenthood
Family cycling extravaganza. Come see all the creative ways there are to bike with kids, including tricks like “blackberry picking on the go” and “diaper change on a bike.” Kids’ bike skills race, family bike obstacle course, bike decoration station and frozen treats. Spectators welcome.
When: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 3 – 6pm
Where John Stanford International School playground
4057 Fifth Ave. N.E.
Seattle WA 98105
All ages; FREE
(SUN) 12th Avenue Neighborhood Festival
What: Nibble snacks from area restos ($5 and under), stop by shops, and visit the face painter.
Why: The city’s lively buskers line the streets.
When: Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 12th Ave., b/t Madison & Pike Sts. Admission is free.
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