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(THURS 8/25-MON 9/5) Evergreen State Fair
Old-fashioned fair features animals, carnival (extra fee), concerts, auto races, rodeo (Sept. 2-4), food, contests and exhibits. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 25 through Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 5. $10, $7 seniors and ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and younger and ages 90 and older, other packages and discounts available. Free admission 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25. Free ages 15 and younger Sept. 1. All admissions discounted Sept. 5. $8 to $10 parking.
Evergreen State Fairgrounds
14405 179th Ave. S.E.
Monroe WA 98272
All ages
(THURS) Summer Concerts at Hiawatcha: Caspar Babypants on August 25th
Beginning July 28th at 6:30 PM running through September 1st, each Thursday evening, neighbors and friends bring a lawn chair, picnic, and a blanket and gather. We have an amazing group of local artists for this years Summer Concert Series and an eclectic mix of music and talent for all to enjoy. The August 11th show will take place down at Alki Beach, east of the Bath House. All other shows will be held at Hiawatha Park. Best of all, it's FREE thanks to our event sponsors!
(THURS) Art for Kids
Inspire your child’s creativity and imagination in our upcoming kids event! Led by an art and Chinese instructor, kids will play and explore colors, shapes and texture while learning a new language!
See below for session dates and registration details.
Date & Time:
- Session I (ages 2 to 4) : 3 to 3:45 p.m. Aug. 23
- Session II (ages 5 to 7) : 3 to 3:45 p.m. Aug. 25
Pre-Registration: Spaces are limited. Email us at contactus@uniqueplusplus.com and provide your child’s name, age and best contact method to reach you.
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, 3 – 3:45 p.m.
Unique Plus
219 Kirkland Ave., Suite 101
Kirkland WA 98033
FREE; Pre-register
(425) 296 -1024
contactus@uniqueplusplus.com
(THURS) Thursdays Nights at Olympic Sculpture Park
Visit the kids’ play area for ages 5 and younger activities, check out FREE, all-ages, drop-in art-making taught by local artists and grab some dinner from food trucks while enjoying live entertainment. Experience live performances by some of Seattle’s hottest musicians. The ever-popular Art of Jazz with Earshot Jazz on the second Thursday of the month moves to the park this summer, with the addition of other exciting performances. See complete schedule of entertainment online. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays July 7 through Aug. 25.
Whursday, Aug. 25, 2011, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave.
Seattle WA 98121
All ages; FREE
(FRI) Wild & Scenic Music Fest
The Festival offers a beautiful escape into the mountains and meadows of the Icicle Creek region in Leavnworth - just a 2 hour drive from Seattle!
Featuring awesome music, a barn dance, jamming in the meadow, delicious food, kids activities, Icicle Brewing Co. beer garden for parents and much more!!
Friday, Aug. 26 – Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011
KIDS 12 & younger FREE!
•Friday Barn Dance - $5
•Meadow Main Stage - $30
•Canyon Wren After Party - $10
Icicle Creek Music Center
7409 Icicle Road
Leavenworth WA 98826
All ages; FREE
Pre-register
509-548-6347 ext. 405
lgrundy@icicle.org
(FRI) Back to School BBQ & Jazz Festival
Recharge after a long day of school shopping with a barbecue dinner and entertainment by the Meadowbrook Jazz Ensemble. This is a great time to meet with family, friends and neighbors, and talk about your new teachers (and new school clothes!). Kiddos can bounce in our bouncy house too!
Annies Playground
10533 35th Ave NE
Seattle , Wa
Aug 26, 2011 6:00 pm
Free
(FRI) Children’s Art Program
Staff from International District Community Center lead arts and crafts activities at Hing Hay Park. Ages 5 to 11. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays July 8 through Aug. 26.
Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Hing Hay Park
423 Maynard Ave. S.
Seattle WA 98104
FREE
(FRI) Friday Night Movies
Despicable Me (PG) Aug. 26. Dusk.
Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, 7:45 p.m.
Lake Burien School Park
14640 18th Ave. S.W.
Burien WA 98166
All ages; FREE
(SAT) All Ages Drawing
Let the beautiful views, plants, art and life surrounding Olympic Sculpture Park inspire your sketches. This free, drop-in drawing station is for kids of all ages. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays July 9 through Aug. 27.
Aug. 27, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave.
Seattle WA
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Big Day of Play
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way S.E.
Seattle WA 98115
All ages; FREE
5K fun run/walk ($20 to $25), 3-on-3 basketball tournament, paddling and boating activities, music, healthy food and cooking demonstrations, vendors and more. Free shuttle buses from several community centers.
Some other highlights of the day are:
· A main stage featuring Recess Monkey, the Seattle Storm Dance Troupe, Flamingo Dancers, Glee, Hawaiian dance, Zumba, a drill team, hip hop dance, Capoeira and tap dance.
· A dog agility course and vendors
· Bounce houses
· A station for hitting golf balls
· Activity Booths for players of all ages:
* Tots: Outdoor play gym, tot tumbling
* Ages 5 to 10: Obstacle course, “So you think you can dance?,” Legos
* Ages 11 to 14: Wii Dance, Fitness Testing
* Ages 15 to 19: 4-H display, challenge course
* Adults 19 and older: Twisted Yoga, Zumba
* Seniors ages 55 and better: Fly casting, bike helmet sales, dance
· Aquatic activities – paddleboarding, catamaran sailing, canoeing, kayaking, tours of the Seattle Police Harbor Patrol fireboat, activities in a small wading pool, and swimming at the lifeguarded swim beach
· Vendor booths:
* Go Girl Go – 1-minute fitness challenge
* American Heart Association – Jump roping skills training and activities
* Chair massages
* FrisbeeDisc NW
* Seattle Tilth – Master Composters
* Food! Participants can earn a “PCC Buck” at the activity booths, redeemable at the PCC booth for food. Or you can purchase food from our vendors, Maximus Minimus pulled pork sandwiches, Kaosamai Thai Restaurant or Jamba Juice.
(SAT) Seattle Paddle for Autism Awareness!
The Paddle for Autism Awareness is the Global Autism Project's signature fundraising event, which pairs children with autism and their friends and families with experienced kayakers for what we like to call kayak “rides.” It’s a really fun community event that has an outdoor family component. This year we will have kayaking, music, food, activities, a raffle, and more! FREE, online registration is required.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Northwest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98109
(SAT) Sensory Friendly Film
Families affected by autism and other disorders can enjoy a film with lights brought up, sound turned down, no previews or ads. Bring your own snacks and feel free to move about. Today, Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World (PG). 10 a.m. $4 to $6.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 10 a.m.
AMC Woodinville 12
17640 Garden Way N.E.
Woodinville WA 98072
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Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 10 a.m.
AMC Kent Station 14
426 Ramsay Way
Kent WA 98032
www.autism-society.org…
(SAT) Mutt Strut
Annual event for canines and their humans includes community dog walk, displays, lectures, competitions and more. Competitions $5 each or $10 unlimited events.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Langus Riverfront Park
400 Smith Island Road
Everett WA 98205
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Sand in the City
Beach party with sand sculptures, entertainment, giant sandboxes, climbing wall, touch-tank, food and hands-on kids’ activities (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 28.). Grandparents’ Day (Aug. 28) includes special activities for grandparents and kids. $5 per family suggested donation.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Waterfront Port Plaza
704 Columbia St. N.W.
Olympia WA 98501
All ages
(SAT) Tacoma Maritime Fest
Free port harbor tours, entertainment, Tacoma Rail train rides (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27), Quick & Dirty Boat Building Competition, tall ships, radio-controlled boats, children’s concerts and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 27-28.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Foss Waterway Seaport and Thea’s Park
405 Dock St.
Tacoma WA 98402
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Tot Trek: Sand and Sea
Share nature with your child at Discovery Park. Ages 2 to 3 with adult.
COST: $400
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Discovery Park
3801 W. Government Way
Seattle WA 98199
Pre-register
206-386-4236
(SAT) Beet Generation Farm Adventures
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 11 a.m.
Oxbow Organic Farm
10819 Carnation-Duvall Road N.E.
Carnation WA 98014
Ages 3 to 6. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays July 16 through September 25. $5 per child includes access to Living Playground and its climbing tractor, Creepy Tepee, sorghum spiral, and gourd tunnels.
Every weekend will offer a different farm theme:
August 27 and 28: WE LIKE WEEDS! (sometimes...) Weeds are the wild cousins of our crops, and some are just as TASTY! Come learn the cool things weeds can teach us!
(SAT) DigiPen Day
This day was officially declared DigiPen Day by the Mayor of Redmond, Mayor John Marchione, last year at our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, which marked the opening of our new campus. This year we will open our doors once again and invite everyone in the community to come play, create, and explore the world of gaming and art with us!
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 12 – 3 p.m.
DigiPen Institute of Technology
9931 Willows Road N.E.
Redmond WA 98052
All ages
The event will include:
* Interactive games
* Video games created by our students
* Life drawing sessions taught by our instructors
* Robotic race cars
* FREE food from our Bits and Bytes Cafe
* FUN prizes * And much more!
We hope you and your family can join us for this great event.
(SAT) Family Fun Fest
Bounce houses, ride slides, carnival games, magic show (11 a.m.), music, food, train rides, games and more.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave. N.W.
Gig Harbor WA 98332
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Dino Days!
Kidgits are going back in time and exploring the prehistoric world of dinosaurs!
Pick up a discovery map and search the mall for your very own dinosaur egg. On the way you will meet the Reptile Man and his collection of turtles, lizards, and even snakes. You’ll also take home a photo with a dinosaur from the JCPenney Portrait Studio, try a tasty dino-bone snack, decorate a dinosaur mobile, and more. The first 100 members will also receive their very own dinosaur grabber and mask. Don’t miss out because you’re bound to have a dino-mite time!
Simon Kidgits Club® members, don't forget to pick up your special discounts at Simon Guest Services.
This event is free to Simon Kidgits Club members, so remember to bring your Simon Kidgits Club cards.
If you are not a member yet, join the club for only a $5 annual membership fee at the event or at Simon Guest Services near JCPenney.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 1 – 3 p.m.
Northgate Mall
401 N.E. Northgate Way
Seattle WA 98125
(SAT) Seattle Bike-In
Celebration of green transportation, our urban community and summer nights. Music and fair (6 p.m.) followed by Quicksilver (PG, dusk) with a new live score.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 6 p.m.
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th Ave.
Seattle WA 98122
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Outdoor Cinema Series
Toy Story 3 (G) Aug. 27. Bring a blanket and chairs. Concessions sold. Dusk.Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Bradley Lake Park
531 31st Ave. S.E.
Puyallup WA 98374
All ages; FREE
ww.cityofpuyallup.org
(SAT) Movies at the Mural
Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) Aug. 20, The Incredibles (PG) Aug. 27. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic. No pets.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 9 p.m.
Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages; FREE
(SAT) Movies on the Lawn
Nim’s Island (PG) Aug. 27. Bring a chair or cozy blanket to sit on. Movies sponsored by Unique Families of Seattle. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Arrival time 8 p.m. Donations welcome.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, 8:30 p.m.
9246 36th Ave. S.W.
Seattle WA 98126
All ages; FREE
(SUN) Pond Boat Sailing
Join The Center for Wooden Boats at the Model Boat Pond in Lake Union Park for pond boat sailing. 1 to 2 p.m. Sundays. $5/hour suggested donation per family.
Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lake Union Park
860 Terry Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages
(SUN) Noon Tunes Concerts for Kids
Family concert with Doctor Noize and Naomi’s Musical Dreamland. Bring a blanket or folding chair.
Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, 12 – 2 p.m.
Waterfront Park
1301 Alaska Way
Seattle WA 98108
All ages; FREE
(SUN) Peace Concert
Family-friendly concerts. Celebrate peace (no speeches) while listening to music.
Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, 12 – 6 p.m.
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave. E.
Seattle WA 98112
All ages; FREE
(MON)Kids First Noontime Series
Entertainment from Nate Weinstein, Harry Potter impersonator.
Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, 12 – 1 p.m.
Ebright Creek Park
1317 212th Ave. S.E.
Sammamish WA 98075
All ages; FREE
(WED) Movies @ Marymoor
Up (PG) Aug. 31. Bring a low back chair or blanket. Leashed dogs welcome. 7 p.m. activities, movie at dusk. Preferred seating for pre-movie activities $5. Parking fee.
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, 7 p.m.
Marymoor Park
6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E.
Redmond WA 98052
All ages
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