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(THURS) Sunflower Week at KiDiMu
Call for artists with a green thumb! In celebration of the Wildflower Week, KiDiMu invites families for a week of fun with sunflowers and gardening. From Tuesday through Sunday, enjoy a special craft: decorate a pot and plant your own sunflower seed. On Friday (weather permitting), MAY 13, join us for a special MESSY FRIDAY workshop at 10:30 a.m. - help make KiDiMu’s yard even more beautiful and plant sunflower seeds! Included with admission. $5, $4 seniors and military, free ages 12 months and younger.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)
301 Ravine Lane NE
Bainbridge Island WA 98110
All ages, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School
(THURS) Maritime Career Day
Learn about maritime careers, speak with maritime employers and tour working boats and ships. Age high school and older.
Thursday, May 12, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Maritime Event Center
Bell Street Pier 66
2205 Alaskan Way
Seattle WA 98121
Age recommendation: High School
FREE
(THURS) Free Northwest African American Museum
The Northwest African American Museum is free 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. first and second Thursdays. Thursday, May 12, 2011, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Gifted griot (storyteller) reads and tells stories for all ages.11-11:45am
Northwest African American Museum
2300 S. Massachusetts St.
Seattle WA 98144
All ages; FREE
(THURS) Open Studio Night for Teens
Tour and experience the new Schack Art Center. Watch glass blowing demonstrations, meet and work with local artists, and get hands-on. Refreshments provided.
Glass blowing demonstration by Aaron LaChaussee
Flameworking demonstration by Von Schroeder
Personalize a canvas patch with Susan Russell
Learn oil pastel techniques with Nancy Bell
Thursday, May 12, 2011, 6 – 8 p.m.
Schack Art Center
2921 Hoyt Ave.
Everett WA 98201
(THURS/FRI/SAT) Creme Brulee Kids Consignment & Boutique sale
Kent Commons; May 12th – 14th;
Free admission; Discount day on Saturday
2011 at the Kent Commons in Kent, Washington.
(FRI/SAT/SUN) Just Between Friends
The JBF Seattle Spring Sale will be held in the Brady Building
(just three blocks north of IKEA)
***note we are one block North of where we were located last year on Lind!***
3002 Lind Ave SW in Renton
3 Days of great consignment shopping!
Friday, May 13 - 9:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday, May 14 - 9:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday, May 15 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday only is DISCOUNT DAY - Many items are HALF Price on Sunday only!
(FRI) Honk! Fest West / Georgetown
Hundreds of musicians from across the western U.S. and Canada converge on the corner of Vale and Airport Way in Georgetown 6 to 10 p.m. May 13, Gasworks Park noon to 6 p.m. May 14, Experience Music Project’s Sky Church 2 p.m. and Seattle Center 3 p.m. May 15. A Radical Marching Band Festival, it includes marching bands, drum corps, samba lines, street performers and more. FREE, donations accepted. A full band list is available on the website.
Friday, May 13, 2011, 6 – 10 p.m.
Vale and Airport Way
Georgetown
Seattle WA 98108
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Honk! Fest West / Gasworks Park
Hundreds of musicians from across the western U.S. and Canada converge on the corner of Vale and Airport Way in Georgetown 6 to 10 p.m. May 13, Gasworks Park noon to 6 p.m. May 14, Experience Music Project’s Sky Church 2 p.m. and Seattle Center 3 p.m. May 15. A Radical Marching Band Festival, it includes marching bands, drum corps, samba lines, street performers and more. FREE, donations accepted. A full band list is available on the website.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 12 – 6 p.m.
Gasworks Park
2101 N. Northlake Way
Seattle WA 98103
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Arbor Heights Co-op Kid & Baby Sale
If you and the kiddos are in need of a new spring wardrobe, than you don’t want to miss this sale! Find incredible deals on gently used clothing, toys, books, strollers, furniture, baby gear, maternity wear and more! Plus, there’s no need to worry about sorting through boxes or bins to find the right size…all clothes will be hung by size and gender to make your shopping trip fun and easy. Plus, stop by the bake sale for a tasty treat (or two!).
Where: Arbor Heights Cooperative Preschool
10404 34th Ave
Seattle , Wa
When: May 14, 2011
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free
(SAT) Top Pot: Children’s entertainment from The Not-Its!
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 11 a.m.
University Book Store, Mill Creek Town Center
15311 Main St.
Mill Creek WA 98012
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Youth Fitness Expo
All ages of youth and their families are invited to attend the Youth Fitness Expo showcasing the known, the new, and the out-of-the-box ideas to enhance children’s health and fitness lifestyle. The first 500 kids will receive a free sports pack. Plus, enter to win drawings for summer camps, event tickets and magazine subscriptions! Exhibitors will represent many aspects of health, sports and fitness including rock climbing, hiking, lacrosse, crew, boxing, chi running, hockey, soccer, yoga, dance, natural foods, cooking classes, books and much more!
Where: Comcast Arena at Everett
2000 Hewitt Avenue
Everett, WA
When: May 14, 2011
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
(SAT) See Kai Run: Warehouse Sale 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (PT)
Woodinville, United States
Shop 'til you drop! Discounts starting at 50% off!
See Kai Run is hosting its third annual Warehouse Sale featuring steep discounts on footwear for kids 0 – 3 years old from their first walker and baby bootie lines as well as their new organic sock collection. Plus fantastic deals on favorite kids’ clothing brands including Polarn O. Pyret, Kate Quinn Organics, and LuCoo Kids.
(SAT) West Seattle Garage Sale
250+ sales all throughout West Seattle...MAP HERE!
(SAT) Child Safety Day @ Factoria Mall
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Time: 11am to 3 pm
Location: Center Course
Learn how to keep your children safe with this special presentation by the Bellevue Police Department
(SAT) Seattle Pokémon Video Game Championship
Regional Pokémon video game players in three age divisions. Registration starts at 8 am to battle it out on a first-come, first-serve basis for a chance to play in the National/World Championships later this summer. Beloved costumed characters and more Pokémon fun are guaranteed! More information, including prizes, start times, and gameplay rules can be found online.
WSaturday, May 14, 2011, 8 a.m.
Washington State Convention Center
Hall 4B
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101-2350
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Backyard Wildlife Festival
Pancake breakfast, marketplace, art shows, speakers, guided bird tour, kids’ area with hands-on activities, entertainment, storytime and more.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave. S.
Tukwila WA 98168
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Giant Magnet International Children’s Festival
What: Catch performers from nearly every corner of the globe, including a Creole cowboy and Chinese puppeteers.
Why: Create Ecuadorian rain sticks to mimic the sound of showers.
When: Tues.-Sat.
Where: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. (206-684-7200).
Adults and children, $7-$10. Tickets HERE
(SAT) Mushroom Maynia
What: Sample snacks, make crafts, and take in your own fungi for an expert to identify.
Why: Munchkins learn the mysterious plant is more than just a pizza topping.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, 17th Ave. NE, at 45th St. (206-543-5590). Adults, $9.50; children, $6; under 5, free.
(SAT) **FUNDRAISER** Kids Helping Kids Family Movie Night: Mercer Island
Friday, May 13, 2011
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
Cost: $15.00
Calling all kids and families! Join Wellspring Family Services for a special "Fun-raiser". Enjoy a party with music by Kids' rock star Caspar Babypants & classic movie shorts, all while raising funds and awareness to help homeless children in our community. This fun event takes place in the fellowship hall of the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. Please join MIPC's members in their pledge to help homeless kids and families. Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors, 100% of proceeds benefit Wellspring's programs for homeless children. We're also presenting a wide variety of donated prizes to be raffled at each event. Tickets: $15 including refreshments & treats! To buy your tickets today, please follow the link at right. We'll also be collecting goods for the children of Wellspring. Please bring donations of:
Diapers & Pull-Ups
Formula (Similac)
Toiletries and First Aid Products (toothbrushes, soap, body lotion, shampoo/conditioner, baby nail clippers, deodorant, digital thermometers, etc)
For more information about this fun event on Mercer Island: contact us at 206.826.3038 or KidsHelpingKids@wellspringfs.org
(SAT) Opportunity: Volunteer at the Treehouse Wearhouse!
5/14/2011 10:00AM
2100 24th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98144
Event Outside: No
Hours Required: 4
Contact Name: Melissa Bang-Knudsen
Contact Phone: 206-267-5117
Contact Email: melissa@treehouseforkids.org
Details: Treehouse can put your group of a dozen or fewer people to work in the Wearhouse, a unique store where foster children shop for free for new and used clothing and other essentials. Volunteers sort, tag and restock merchandise, and they help foster kids and their caregivers during shopping hours. Volunteers contribute over 500 hours per month to the Wearhouse; thanks to volunteer power, more than 2,000 foster children shop at Treehouse each year for the things they need and want.
Special Requirements: On the day of service, you will receive a brief tour and introduction to Treehouse services before you get to work. All Treehouse volunteers are required to pass a background check and complete a volunteer waiver (minors needs a parent/guardian signature).
Group Size: 4-12
Age Range: 6 and older
Is the Event Full? Spots still available
(SAT) Rainier Dragon Boat Festival
Watch dragon boats race in Thea’s Park. Families welcome. Limited parking.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thea’s Park Foss Waterway
535 Dock St. E.
Tacoma WA 98402
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Full Circle Farm Tour
Get a glimpse of everyday farm procedures, learn some tricks of the trade and see how the land management, riparian restoration and species preservation on an organic farm help promote the production of healthy food and a healthy environment. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. $5, $12 family.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Full Circle Farm
31904 N.E. Eighth St.
Carnation WA 98014
All ages
Pre-register Yes
tours@fullcirclefarm.com
(SAT) Ready to Roll Bike Safety Open House
Firefighters will lead tours of the fire engine and medic unit, talking about the tools and gear they use. Refreshments and information about a variety of safety topics will also be available during the open house. Children are encouraged to bring their bicycles and helmets to ride through the Ready to Roll safety skills course. Bicycle helmets and multi-sport helmets custom-fit by firefighters will be available (suggested donation $7-$10 to cover helmet costs). Children who complete the course and promise to wear a helmet every time they ride will receive a prize.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Silver Firs Fire Station 13
13611 Puget Park Dr.
Everett WA 98208
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Penn Cove Water Festival
Tribal canoe races, Native arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, dance performances, Native food, children's activities and more.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Waterfront
Coupeville WA
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Concerts for Kids: Brian Vogan
Ages 4 to 12 with an adult. Space limited.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 11 a.m.
Northgate Community Center
10510 Fifth Ave. N.E.
Seattle WA 98125
Preschool, Elementary School
FREE
(SAT) Boats That Float Expo
Boats That Float Expo. Try boarding a rowboat, sailboat, kayak, hydroplane, canoe or outrigger canoe. Boat rides available for a small fee. Learn about boating clubs and classes offered in Everett.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thornton A. Sullivan Park
11405 W. Silver Lake Road
Everett WA 98208
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Strawberry Festival
Annual event includes music, food, vendors, classic car show, kids’ activities plus a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach (1 p.m.).
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 12 – 5 p.m.
Richmond Beach Community Park
2201 N.W. 197th St.
Shoreline WA 98177
(SAT) Second Saturday Kids’ Cove Concert
Family-friendly concert features Linda Severt.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 12 – 1 p.m.
Bellevue Square
Center Court
575 Bellevue Square
Bellevue WA
All ages; FREE
(SAT/SUN) Clean Water Classic
Annual surfing contest including all levels from kids to pros. Also includes live music, movie showings, a vendor village, silent auction and raffle. May 13-15.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Westhaven State Park jetty
Westport WA
All ages
(SAT/SUN) Seattle GREEN Festival
Green Kids Zone: Other stages and pavilions may be fun, but the kids know the real party is at the Green Kids Zone. Get them interested in the natural world with engaging and educational activities. The young at heart enjoy videos, crafts face painting and a parade.
(SAT/SUN) Maifest
Bavarian celebration includes fun run (7 a.m. today), traditional-dress parade (noon today), entertainment and more. May 14-15.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Leavenworth WA
All ages; FREE
(SAT/SUN) Seattle Cheese Festival
An homage to fromage, this Pike Place Market event features cheese tasting, cooking and cheese making demonstrations, seminars (fee, pre-register) and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15. Parking garage on Western Avenue.
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pike Place Market
1508 Pike Pl.
Seattle WA 98101
All ages; FREE
(SAT/SUN) Green Kirkland
Help with restoration work at Carillon Woods. Wear work clothes, bring gloves, water bottle and rain gear (if necessary). All ages, ages 13 and younger with adult, ages 14 to 17 need signed waiver. Pre-registration preferred.
Butterfly garden grand opening and ribbon cutting with Mayor McBride and Idie Ulsh, founder of the Washington Butterfly Association, followed by butterfly-related family activities (Noon to 12:30 pm.).
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 2011, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Carillon Woods
5429 106th Ave. N.E.
Kirkland WA 98033
All ages; FREE
Pre-register Yes
chris@earthcorps.org
(SUN) Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day)
Kids’ activities and games, Japanese cultural performances and exhibitions, and free food.
Sunday, May 15, 2011, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington
1414 S. Weller St.
Seattle WA 98144
All ages; FREE
(SUN) Honk! Fest West / EMP
Hundreds of musicians from across the western U.S. and Canada converge on the corner of Vale and Airport Way in Georgetown 6 to 10 p.m. May 13, Gasworks Park noon to 6 p.m. May 14, Experience Music Project’s Sky Church 2 p.m. and Seattle Center 3 p.m. May 15. A Radical Marching Band Festival, it includes marching bands, drum corps, samba lines, street performers and more. FREE, donations accepted. A full band list is available on the website.
Sunday, May 15, 2011, 2 p.m.
Experience Music Project’s Sky Church
325 5th Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages; FREE
(SUN) Honk! Fest West / Seattle Center
Hundreds of musicians from across the western U.S. and Canada converge on the streets of Georgetown 6 to 10 p.m. May 13, Gasworks Park noon to 6 p.m. May 14, Experience Music Project’s Sky Church 2 p.m. and Seattle Center 3 p.m. May 15. A Radical Marching Band Festival, it includes marching bands, drum corps, samba lines, street performers and more. FREE, donations accepted.
Sunday, May 15, 2011, 3 p.m.
Seattle Center
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages; FREE
(SUN) Seattle Chinese Garden Open House
Celebrate the Seattle Chinese Garden and enjoy a lion dance, traditional music, Wu Shu and Tai Chi demonstrations, Chinese calligraphy, painting and more. It’s an afternoon activity for the whole family.
Sunday, May 15, 2011, 3 – 5 p.m.
Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Seattle WA 98106
All ages; FREE
(TUES) Entertainment with a Nordic Flair
Entertainment with a Nordic flair at Bergen Place.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 2 – 5 p.m.
Bergen Place
Intersection of Market Street, Leary Avenue and 22nd Avenue
Seattle WA
All ages; FREE
(TUES) Singin’ Sidesaddle
Travel back to the Old West at this sing-along concert with children’s singer and songwriter Nancy Stewart. Ages 2 to 7.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 10:30 a.m.
South Hill Pierce County Library
15420 Meridian E.
Puyallup WA 98375
Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School
FREE
(WED) Live with Caspar Babypants
This show will feature simple songs families can sing together to reinforce many concepts related to Early Literacy. Ages 2 to 5 with adult. Space limited.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Snoqualmie Library
7824 Center Blvd. S.E.
Snoqualmie WA 98065
Toddler, Preschool
FREE
(WED) Rhyme Time Concert
Musical celebration of poetry from Nancy Stewart. Sing, dance and play with words that rhyme. 10:30 a.m. Space limited.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 10:30 a.m.
Issaquah Library
10 W. Sunset Way
Issaquah WA
Toddler, Preschool
FREE
(WED) ‘Hood Hunt – Green Lake
A map-based scavenger hunt; answer questions at 20 checkpoints located in half a square mile. A grassroots event, where the participants take turns "hosting" hunts in different Seattle-are neighborhoods. 6 p.m., but you can start early or late if needed. Bring downloaded copies of the map and questions. Exact location TBD.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 6 p.m.
Green Lake location
Seattle WA
All ages; FREE
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