Wednesday, September 28, 2011

weekly fun (september 29-oct 5)

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(THURS) Caspar Babypants
LAKE STEVENS LIBRARY
1804 Main Street
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 334-1900
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 10:30am
solo show!

(THURS) What the Griot Said: Stories at NAAM
Gifted griot—or storyteller— Eva Abram will enchant young and old with tales recounted following oral traditions. Children of all ages are invited to experience the art of storytelling and the power of stories.
Thursday, Sep. 29, 2011, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
The Northwest African American Museum
2300 S. Massachusetts St.
Seattle WA 98144
All ages; FREE

(FRI) Movies at Mercer Slough
Bring a comfy blanket or pillow to enjoy The Great Salmon Run. Ages 8 and older with adult.
Friday, Sep. 30, 2011, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Visitor Center
1625 118th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue WA 98005
Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
FREE

(FRI/SAT/SUN) JBF SALE!
3002 Lind Ave SW in Renton
(3 blks North of IKEA)
Public Sale:
Friday, Sept 30 - 9a - 7p
Saturday, Oct 1 - 9a - 7pm
Sunday, Oct 2 9a - 3pm*
Many items will be half off the already low prices on Sunday only!

(SAT) Community Farm Festival
Come to a ground breaking event at the newest site operated by Seattle Tilth! The Community Farm Festival is hosted by the Friends of Atlantic City Nursery. There will be all sorts of activities for the whole family. You can go on a farm and wetland tour - get to know this interesting community site! Enjoy live music from local bands, delicious food from local vendors and shop at local farm stands. There will be speakers, special guests and fun hands-on activities for the kids.
Live music by local bands
Delicious food
Local farmers
Edible weeds demonstration with Seattle Farm Co-op
Children's farmy art project with City Art Farm
Minature Nubian goats with Soaring Hearts Farm
Bee keeping
Cisterns
Bio-Char stove demonstration
Composting demonstration with Master Composters
Sustainable Works will be available to discuss the energy audit subsidy
Talk to Cascade Harvest Coalition about local farm issues
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S. Cloverdale St.
Seattle 98118
All ages; FREE

(SAT) FREE Family Fun Day
Free Dreyer's Ice Cream, free hot dogs, free jumps in the Spongebob bouncy house! This is our way of saying 'thank you' to our valued customers and the community. We'll also be giving away free samples of our gourmet foods, including many gluten-free items.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Taste of Amazing
18005 N.E. 68th St., Suite A-115
Redmond WA 98052
FREE
customerservice@tasteofamazing.com

(SAT) Theater A-Go-Go (FREE)
Village Theatre celebrates the opening of its new Youth Education Center in downtown Everett with with theater and dance classes, crafts by Imagine Children's Museum, a milk and cookie bar, Pied Piper's Page to Stage story time, face painting and costume shop dress up. FREE. Saturday, Oct. 1, 3-6 p.m.

(SAT) Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Guided mountain bike ride, free barbeque, jump show with local pro riders and more. All ages and abilities.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Duthie Hill Park
27101 S.E. Duthie Hill Road
Issaquah WA 98029
All ages; FREE
Pre-register Yes

(SAT) Caspar Babypatns
HARVEST CELEBRATION @ MAGNUSEN PARK
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST
In the Magnificent Magnuson Park Amphitheatre
behind the Brig
6344 NE 74th St
Seattle, WA
set time 1:30pm
solo show!

(SAT/SUN) U-Pick Pumpkin Patch and Living Playground
Bring your family to Oxbow Farm on Saturdays and Sundays in October for some autumn fun! Farm stand open. Huge U-pick pumpkin patch, magical Living Playground with the Caterpillar Tunnel, Creepy Tepee, sorghum spiral, climbing tractor, fun projects always happening at Oxbow's Kid's Farm. Picnic tables and self-guided tours available.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Oxbow Farm
10819 Carnation-Duvall Road N.E.
Carnation WA 98014
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Concerts for Kids
Local group The Onlies, three 13-year-old musicians, play original and traditional fiddle tunes. Ages 4 to 12 with an adult.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 11 a.m.
Northgate Community Center
10510 Fifth Ave. N.E.
Seattle WA 98125
FREE

(SAT) Free First Saturday – Dazzling India
Celebrate a pre-Diwali (festival of lights) cultural program filled with kids tours, music, dancing, fashion shows and art making. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family film Mr. India 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 E. Prospect St.
Seattle WA 98112
FREE

(SAT) Children's Day
Hands-on activities, kids’ entertainment, Reptile Isle petting zoo, face painting, kids’ safety information, inflatables and more.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Huntamer Park
618 Woodland Square Loop S.E.
Lacey WA 98503
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Scarecrow Festival
Scarecrow contest and display, carnival games, hayrides, pony rides, farm animals, food, entertainment and more.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave.
Gig Harbor WA 98332
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Harvest Celebration
Caspar Babypants performance, fruit-tasting maze, apple press, garden games and more.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Children’s Garden and Magnuson Park Amphitheater
6344 N.E. 74th St.
Seattle WA 98115
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Carnival at The Island School
The 28th Annual Carnival at The Island School is open to the public and fun for all ages. Come join us for carnival games, delicious BBQ, and a used book sale. The not-to-be-missed attractions include the a-mazing maze, face painting by a real clown, mini golf, bowling, feather extensions, airbrush tattoos, a dunk tank, hula-hooping, a cupcake walk and a silly string corral. Plus, four live bands: Johnny Bregar and the Country Dawgs, Adrenaline, Blacklight, and Granny and Her GANGsters. You’ll have a memorable afternoon of family-friendly fun, rain or shine. FREE, small cost for activities and food.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 12 – 4 p.m.
The Island School
8553 NE Day Road
Bainbridge Island WA 98110
All ages; FREE

(SAT) UW Neighborhood Ravenna Clinic Open House
UW Medicine opens a new primary care clinic in October serving the Ravenna community. Please join us for a public open house at our clinic near University Village.
Meet your new neighborhood healthcare providers, tour the clinic, enjoy a snack with neighbors, take part in a gift card drawing and engage in activities for the whole family. You'll receive a Passport to Health, which involves a fun activity for children to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and an opportunity for adults to assess their health.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 1 – 4 p.m.
UW Neighborhood Ravenna Clinic
4915 25th Avenue N.E., Suite 300-W
Seattle WA 98105
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Spokespeople Ride
Take a fun community bicycle ride with expert bicycle commuters. New riders welcome. Helmets required ($10 helmets available; call first). Children ages 9 and older with parents/guardians (ages 1 to 8 must be in trailer/child seat, or may ride on gravel path at Wallingford Playfield). 2 to 4 p.m. (arrive at 1:45 p.m. if new to riding in groups).
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 2 – 4 p.m.
Wallingford Playfield (south end)
4219 Wallingford Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98103
All ages; FREE

(SAT/SUN) Camp Korey Fall Festival
Harvest Festival and Corn Maze
Carnation's Camp Korey throws open its gates this weekend for its annual harvest bash (to raise money for the camp's programs, which serve kids with serious illnesses). Pick a pumpkin, dig into a pumpkin pancake breakfast, traverse the corn maze and much more! Oct. 1-30: Saturdays, Sundays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

(SAT/SUN) Issaquah Salmon Days Festival
Celebrate the yearly return of salmon to Issaquah’s waterways. Art, craft and food booths, hatchery tours, grand parade (10 a.m. today), geoteaming (10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today) and Field of Fun (hands-on activities, DockDogs, inflatables, trampolines, mini train, human hamster balls, entertainment and quiet room). No pets. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1-2. Shuttles from Issaquah Park and Ride, Costco Corporate parking lot and Issaquah Highlands Park and Ride.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Downtown Issaquah WA
All ages; FREE

(SAT/SUN) Northwest Bookfest
More than fifty author panels, hundreds of authors, writing and publishing workshops, family programs and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1-2. Suggested donation $5, $10 per family. Programs will be held at the Peter Kirk Community Center, Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland Teen Union Building and Kirkland Library.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Peter Kirk Park
202 Third St.
Kirkland WA 98033
All ages

(SUN) Steilacoom Apple Squeeze
Street fair with crafts, music, kids’ activities, pony rides (noon to 4 p.m.) and apple presses for making cider.
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lafayette Street and Wilkes Street
Steilacoom WA 98388
All ages; FREE

(SUN) Bats! A Junior Gardener Event
They fly in the dark and hang from their toes. Want to learn more? Junior Gardeners, join Barb Ogaard of Bats Northwest for a slideshow presentation on these spooky dark flyers! Barb will also bring some live bats for you to see. Class size limited , please RSVP by phone or email ASAP. Free, but cash or check donations to Bats Northwest will be accepted gladly.
Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Ave. N.
Shoreline WA 98133
FREE
Pre-register Yes
206-546-4851
sky@skynursery.com

(MON) Toddler Drop in Program for children with developmental disabilities. Enjoy a dedicated play space filled with lots of children’s toys and books. It’s a great way for your child to learn and socialize with other children and play in a safe, fun, and interactive space with balls, ride-ons, and many educational toys. This program is for children from birth to 5 years old with mild to severe disabilities. Siblings of children are welcome if less than five. Parents must stay with children at all times while in the space.
Mondays, October 3-December 5 @ 11:00am
Laurelhurst Community Center
4554 N.E. 41st St.
Seattle WA 98105
FREE
Pre-register Yes
206-684-4950
Jessica.Zemke@seattle.gov

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

weekly fun (september 22-28)

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(THURS) Caspar Babypants
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
OAK HARBOR LIBRARY
1000 SE Regatta Dr
Oak Harbor, WA 98277-3091
360-675-5115
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 9:30am
solo show!

(THURS) Caspar Babypants
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
COUPVILLE LIBRARY
788 NW Alexander
Coupeville, WA 98239
360-678-4911
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 1:00pm
solo show!

(THURS) Caspar Babypants
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
FREELAND LIBRARY
5495 Harbor Ave
Freeland, WA 98249
360-331-7323
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 5:00pm
solo show!

(FRI) Caspar Babypants
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
MUKILTEO LIBRARY
4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd
Mukilteo, WA 98275
425-493-8202
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 10:00am
solo show!

(FRI) Caspar Babypants
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
MARYSVILLE LIBRARY
6120 Grove St
Marysville, WA 98270
360-651-5000
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 1:00pm

(FRI) Caspar Babypants
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
SNOHOMISH LIBRARY
311 Maple Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
360-568-2898
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 3:30pm
solo show!

(FRI) Hops & Crops Harvest Festival
What: Play old-fashioned games and search for prizes in a pile of hay.
Why: Craft brews for you, a special soda garden for him.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Rd., Kent.
Tickets online - Adults and teens, $5; children, free.

(FRI) Fremont Oktoberfest
Entertainment, microbrew tasting garden, kids’ area (zucchini car races, arts and crafts, pumpkin carving and bowling, and more, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24-25), food and Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving (1 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 24-25). Dogtoberfest Sept. 25 includes special doggie activities. 5 p.m. to midnight Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25.
Friday, Sep. 23, 2011, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Between Phinney Avenue N. and First Avenue N.W.
and N. 35th Street and N. Canal Street
Seattle WA
All ages; FREE

(FRI) Game Night
A night of fun and games with the family at Olympia's downtown toy store. Featuring new and noteworthy games to learn and play. Join our staff and your community as we try something new together.
Friday, Sep. 23, 2011, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Wind Up Here
121 Fifth Ave. S.E.
Olympia WA 98501
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
FREE

(Fri/SAT/SUN) Corn Maze & Farm Fun @ Dr. Maze’s
Head to Dr. Maze’s Farm for lots of family fun. Enjoy hayrides, farm animals, rubber ducky races, and the new honeybee corn maze. Then, shop for botanicals at the farm stand, go on a Farm Tots adventure, or make a fall art project at the craft table. Fri.-Sun., 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Redmond. Free admission (prices vary per activity). All ages.

(SAT) MUSEUM DAY!
In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket...for free.

(SAT) The Friends of The Seattle Public Library Fall Book Sale
More than 250,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, VHS, sheet music, art prints and posters are among the items up for sale to the public at bargain prices. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25. Most hardbacks $2, paperbacks $1, others priced as marked.
Saturday, Sep. 24, 2011, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way N.E.
Seattle WA 98115
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Caspar Babypants
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
THE BITE OF BROADVIEW
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
405 N 117th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
10:30am set time
solo show!

(SAT) Italian Festival
Celebrity chef demonstrations, food, music and dance, bocce tournament, grape stomp, children’s activities and puppet show by Carter Family Marionettes. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25.
Saturday, Sep. 24, 2011, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Seattle Center Pavilion and Fisher Pavilion
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages; FREE

(SAT) 5th Annual Harvest Jubilee
Fun, food, music, fine art and festivities at farms and other locations in Stanwood, Camano Island and Silvana. See map online.
Saturday, Sep. 24, 2011, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Farms in Stanwood, Camano Island and Silvana WA
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Duvall Heritage Festival
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
10am-4pm Free
Historic Dougherty House & Farmstead
26520 Cherry Valley Road, Duvall, WA
elebrate the “good old days” by bringing the whole family to Duvall for a day of fun, learning, and reminiscing at the Duvall Heritage Festival on Sat., Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Dougherty House and Farmstead at 26520 Cherry Valley Road in Duvall.

(SAT/SUN) The Bite of Broadview
This annual North Seattle fall festival has a new name and a new focus this year. Enjoy carnival rides, live music and entertainment (including a Caspar Babypants solo show on Saturday at 10:30 am), a Kids Zone, food vendors, a beer and wine garden (for Mom and Dad), and plenty of arts and craft booths. Plus, check out some super-cool hot rods at the classic car show on Saturday. Fri., 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Sat., 10:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sun., 10:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Free. All ages.

(SAT) Touch-A-Truck Safety & Emergency Preparedness Fair
Take your little truckophile to Foster High School for a fun hands-on event with some of Tukwila’s biggest heavy-duty rigs. Sit in the driver’s seat, honk the horn, and kick the monster size tires of some very big trucks. Plenty of free safety and emergency preparedness information will be on-hand from a variety of vendors. Sat., 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Tukwila/Seattle. Free. All ages.

(SAT) Curious Max: Family Day
Discover the curious world of Gabriel von Max, via the current exhibit at Frye Art Museum. Draw with a professional teaching artist, tour the exhibitions with an expert gallery guide, create sock monkeys and origami butterflies.
Saturday, Sep. 24, 2011, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave.
Seattle WA 98104
All ages; FREE

(SAT/SUN) Applefest
Bluegrass music, Goat Walk, animal train, games, petting farm, pony rides, apple bobbing, apple slingshot, cider and food. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24-25. FREE, parking $3.
Saturday, Sep. 24, 2011, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm
9402 Rich Road S.E.
Olympia WA 98501
All ages; FREE

(SAT/SUN) Whidbey Island Kite Festival
Features colorful and impressive kite flying displays, kids' kite making, beginning sportkite lessons, and a teddy bear drop (ages 9 and younger, 1 p.m.). 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25.
Saturday, Sep. 24, 2011, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Camp Casey Conference Center
1276 Engle Road
Coupeville WA 98239
All ages; FREE

(SUN) FidoFEST
Celebrate all things dog at this annual fundraiser for the Seattle Humane Society. Start your morning off with an easy one or two mile walk with your canine. Then, enjoy the ultimate pooch party! Shop for unique dog products, enjoy tasty bites (for you and Fido), check out the animal adoptions, and enjoy lots of children’s activities. Plus, enter your favorite four-legged friend in one of the dog contests -- beautiful baby, cutest mutt, savvy senior or pet owner look alike. Sun., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Seattle. Free admission ($30 to walk; $5 per contest). Registration required for walkers. All ages.

(SUN) Arts Crush Kick-Off Fair (W/Caspar Babypants)
Join us in celebrating the launch of the 2011 Arts Crush Festival! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind annual event! Each attendee gets a Free Night Priority Code, boosting your chances of winning Free Night tickets! Take advantage of amazing one-day-only special offers from more than 60 regional arts organizations, enter to win raffles, take in a photo exhibit by Arts Crush photographer Mike Hipple, and catch free performances.
Performance schedule:
10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Titanium Sporkestra
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Caspar Babypants
1 to 1:30 p.m. Massive Monkees
Sunday, Sep. 25, 2011, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
McCaw Hall lobby
321 Mercer St.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages' FREE

(MON) Caspar Babypants
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH
ARLINGTON LIBRARY
135 N. Washington Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
360-435-3033
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 10:30am
solo show!

(MON) Caspar Babypants
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH
SULTAN LIBRARY
319 Main St, Ste. 100
Sultan, WA 98294
360-793-1695
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 1:00pm
solo show!

(TUES) Caspar Babypants
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH
EDMONDS LIBRARY
650 Main St
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-771-1933
show is free but please call
ahead for admission information
set time 10:00am
solo show!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

weekly fun (september 15-21)

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(THURS) Orange Blossom Society Open House
Orange Blossom Society, a social hub and enrichment center for families, will celebrate its two-year anniversary with an open house. Families with children ages 1 to 10 are welcome to drop in to tour the facility, meet the instructors, play in the Open Play area, and participate in sample classes. The event will offer light refreshments and a chance for children to participate in activities such as art, yoga or language mini classes.
Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011, 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Orange Blossom Society
16715 79th St.
Redmond WA 98052
FREE

(FRI) Singing and Dancing with Charlie
Presented by Charlie Hope. Charlie Hope's children’s music is melodic, interactive and sing-able. Whether you’re a parent or kid, you will find an opportunity to stomp your feet, become a train or roar like a dinosaur! Ages 2 and older. Space limited.
Friday, Sep. 16, 2011, 11 a.m.
Shoreline Library
345 N.E. 175th
Shoreline WA
FREE

(FRI) St. Demetrios Greek Festival
All things Greek, including traditional music and folk dancing, church tours, freshly-made Greek food and more. Noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 17, noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 18. Free shuttles from Seattle Prep and Montlake Elementary School.
Friday, Sep. 16, 2011, 12 – 9 p.m.
St. Demetrios Hall and Cultural Center
2100 Boyer Ave. E.
Seattle WA 98112
All ages; FREE

(FR) Great Wallingford Wurst Festival
Food, inflatable rides, games, craft vendors, book sale, entertainment and more. 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 17.
Friday, Sep. 16, 2011, 4 – 10 p.m.
St. Benedict School
4811 Wallingford Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98103
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Good Fest
Circus train rides, monster search and entertainment from Rhythm Village, The Not-Its!, Brian Vogan & His Good Buddies and Caspar Babypants.
Saturday, Sep. 17, 2011, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Redmond Town Center
76th Street and 166th Avenue
Redmond WA 98052
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Phinney Co-op Kids Gear Sale
If you’re looking for fall clothing or gear, be sure to hit this sale on Phinney Ridge. Grab a tote and line up early at the Community Hall for incredible deals on gently used clothing, toys, books, strollers, furniture, maternity wear, and much more! Insider Tip: After 12:00 pm, many items get marked down 50%. Sat., 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Seattle. Free. All ages.

(SAT) WestSide Baby will now take ALL car seats!!
Official launch Collection Event - Sat. Sept. 17 10-2pm
Article ImageWestSide Baby has always collected and distributed used car seats. We inspect and give away those that pass our rigorous safety standards. Now thanks to a new partnership with Total Reclaim, we will recycle all of the car seats that we cannot reuse. We'll take them all! To help us defray program costs, we have a $5 minimum suggested donation to recycle the car seats we cannot process for reuse.

(SAT) South Park Parade and Fiesta
Parade through South Park features Mexican vaqueros on dancing horses, marching bands, “low riders,” children in traditional dress, Seattle police and fire departments and more. Fiesta at Sea Mar Plaza includes a health fair, horse show, folkloric dancers, music, food, information booths and family fun.
Saturday, Sep. 17, 2011, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sea Mar Plaza
9635 Des Moines Memorial Drive
Seattle WA 98108
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Pirate Day
Fun, food and a visit from the Pirates of Treasure Island.
Saturday, Sep. 17, 2011, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Country Village
23732 Bothell-Everett Hwy.
Bothell WA 98021
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Fishermen's Fall Festival
The 23rd Annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival is a FREE event celebrating our local fishing fleet. J. P. Patches will make his final public appearance at Fishermen’s Fall Festival at noon.
Saturday, Sep. 17, 2011, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fishermen's Terminal
1900 W. Nickerson St.
Seattle, WA
at the south end of the Ballard Bridge
FREE

(SAT/SUN) Seattle Fiestas Patrias
Members of the Northwest's Latino community share their culture through multicultural music and dance, authentic food, cultural exhibits and activities. Noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 17, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 18.
Saturday, Sep. 17, 2011, 12 – 11 p.m.
Seattle Center House, Seattle Center Pavilion and Fisher Pavilion
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages; FREE

(SAT/SUN) Sammamish Sample Sale
Find cool, hip, and super-chic fall fashions for under $20. Arrive early for the best selection and shop for casual and dressy tops and dresses in sizes small and medium. This is a cash only sale so leave your plastic at home. Sat., 9:00 am – 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Sun., 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Mercer Island. Free admission. All ages.

(SAT/SUN) Washington Warehouse
9241 Greenwood Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
Sale Hours
Saturday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Washington Warehouse Sale
Half Price Books prices just got better. Join us for a fantastic book sale at our Washington Warehouse, just north of 85th on the west side of Greenwood Avenue in Seattle. Everything will be $3 or less Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18! Prices drop to $1 or less sometime on Sunday. So come to the Warehouse Sale and fill your shelves with great books, movies and music at great prices. Get there early for best selection

(SUN) Click, Clack, Moo – Cows That Type
Second Story Repertory Children’s Theatre
Ages 3 and younger welcome 1 p.m. Sundays, $5
16587 N.E. 74th St.
Redmond WA 98052


(SUN) Buskers Festival
10th anniversary. More than 35 Northwest street performers take to three stages today at Pike Place Market. Family-friendly. FREE, tipping encouraged.
Sunday, Sep. 18, 2011, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Pike Place Market
85 Pike St.
Seattle WA 98101
All ages; FREE

(SUN) Family Movie Day
Despicable Me (PG), shown in a sensory-friendly format. The lights will stay on and the sound will be lowered so that children feel free to wander around and talk during the movie. Throughout the day there will be craft and music activities, yummy snacks and more. Sponsored by Kindering.
Sunday, Sep. 18, 2011, 2 p.m.
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland WA 98033
All ages; FREE
Pre-register
425-289-7506

(SUN) Free Music and Movement Classs
Free trial class for infants through age 3 with a parent or caregiver. Immerse in the joy of music and movement!
Monday, Sep. 19, 2011, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
University Heights Center
5031 University Way N.E.
Seattle WA 98105
FREE
Pre-register
206-686-2201
info@mulberrybushmusic.com

Friday, September 9, 2011

weekly fun (september 9-14)

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(FRI 9th - SUN 25th) The Puyallup Fair
Farm animals, agriculture, home arts, rides, exhibits, food, rodeo shows (Sept. 9-11) and concerts. Fiestas Patrias Latino Celebration with Latino booths and entertainment, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18. SillyVille includes train rides, food court, rides and more. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, Sept. 9-25. $11, $9 ages 6 to 18 and seniors, free ages 5 and younger, free 10 a.m. to noon today with non-perishable food donation. Kids free Sept. 10-11 with coupon (www.becu.org/freekids). Rodeo and concerts priced separately. Packages available. Parking $10 to $12.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Puyallup Fair and Events Center
110 Ninth Ave. S.W.
Puyallup WA 98371
All ages

(FRI-SUN) It's Still Summer at Dr. Maze's Farm
Farm fun, activities, and shopping at Dr. Maze's Farm include Mazes, Farm Animals, Refreshments, Rubber Duck Races and our Farmstand featuring Dr. Maze's Botanicals. Featuring Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides on Saturday.
Farm opens at 10:00 am
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride
11:00 to 1:00 Saturday only,
$10, or $50 for a private ride for up to six family and friends.
Dr. Maze's Rubber Duck Races
10:00 to 6:00, Choice of duck, $2
Farm Tots - A Visit to the Herb Garden
10:30 to 11:30, Friday & Saturday only, $8
Kids crafts - Crafts for a range of ages, $6
1 hr sessions 10:30, 12:30, 3:30
Groove to music with Mary the Ukulele Lady
Sat. and Sun. starting at noon
Essential Oil Distillation Demonstration
3:30 to 4:30, Sat. and Sun. only
Hayrides 10:45 to 5:30
Bubble Friday: Friday only, 2:00-3:00
Mazes, Farm Animals, Refreshments
Farmstand - Dr. Maze's Botanicals, sunflowers
Farm Closes at 6:00

(FRI) Story and Song Time at SJCS
All year long we have free, drop-in activities that are perfect for young children and their parents or caregivers. These events are sponsored with the PJ Library and feature stories, songs, and craft. No event in October and April.
Friday, Sep. 9, 2011, 10:30 a.m.
Seattle Jewish Community School
(enter via Eighth Ave. N.E.)
12351 Eighth Ave. N.E.
Seattle WA 98125
Age recommendation Toddler, Preschool
FREE

(FRI) Free Sample Music Together Class!
Sunshine Music Together is a Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick Winner for Best Music Class in Seattle. Music Together is a researched-based, internationally recognized early-childhood music development program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and the grown-ups who love them. Classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play.
Free Sample Music Class for the fall semester of Music Together® classes.
Friday, Sep. 9, 2011, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Orange Blossom Society
16715 N.E. 79th St.
Redmond WA 98052
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
FREE
Pre-register
206-281-1111
info@sunshinemusictogether.com

(FRI) Kids Day at the Market and Polly-Glots Concert
Take the kiddos to the Phinney Farmers Market for tons of racing fun and a super-fun concert.
Decorate a zucchini, add some wheels, and race your zuke down the Zucchini 500 ramp.
Learn how to raise backyard chickens, visit the mobile coop, see a mini-farm in the back of a pickup truck, and join Gary Paine for an afternoon sing-along. Hola! Bonjour! Is that a Polly-Glots concert we hear? From 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, share fun (and very catchy!) songs in French and Spanish with the Polly-Glots.
Fri., 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Seattle. Free. All ages.
http://www.phinneycenter.org/

(FRI) September Art Event
Jim Pirie exhibits his abstract oil paintings with illuminating light in a solo exhibit. There is an additional group show including wood and kinetic sculpture, oil painting, blown glass, jewelry, watercolors, charcoal drawings, furniture, and more! Test your own creative juices in our open classroom studio.
Opening Fine Art Show
Live music by Pollyanna Socialist
Children welcomeFriday, Sep. 9, 2011, 6 – 9 p.m.
Art on the Ridge
8005 Greenwood Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98103
All ages; FREE

(FRI/SAT) MOVING SALE To Benefit Homeless Dogs & Cats!
FRI 9/9 & SAT 9/10 Noon - 4pm
HOMEWARD PET ADOPTION CENTER
18800 Woodinville-Snohomish Road
lots of animal items! New & used leashes & collars, scratch posts,
pet outfits, cat condos, beds, blankets, toys, treats & more!
All PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ANIMALS @ HOMEWARD PET - A NO-KILL SHELTER
no antiques, VHS tapes or baby clothes

(FRI/SAT/SUN) Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
Vendors, food, entertainment, children’s parade (10:30 a.m. Sept. 10), grand parade (11 a.m. Sept. 10), children’s activities, fireworks (dusk Sept. 10) and more. 3 to 10 p.m. Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11. No on-site parking; shuttles from Kamiak High School and Olympic View Middle School.
Friday, Sep. 9, 2011, 3 – 10 p.m.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
601 Front St.
Mukilteo WA 98275
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Caspar Babypants
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH
THE WALLINGFORD WURST FESTIVAL
on the corner of
Wallingford Ave. between 49th and 50th streets
solo show!
set time 12:30pm

(SAT) Eastside Baby Corner Pants Party
There's a party happening this Saturday, September 10, from 10am to 1pm, and not only will it be fun, it will be for a good cause! The party happens at Eastside Baby Corner in Issaquah, where there will be food, cupcakes from Cupcake D'Lish, games, arts and crafts, and kid-friendly entertainment.
All you need to do is bring a pair of pants for a child in need. Eastside Baby Corner is trying to collect 1000 pairs of pants for children starting school- pants are one of their most requested items, but also one of their biggest shortages.
So bring pants for boys and girls, size 5-14 to the Pants Party! It will be fun and will make a difference for lots of great kids.
Saturday, September 10 from 10am to 1pm
1510 NW Maple St., Issaquah, WA 98027

(SAT) Caspar Babypants
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH
REDMOND TOWN CENTER'S 3RD ANNUAL GOODFEST
Redmond Town Center
76th St & 166th Ave
Redmond, WA 98052
set time 5:00pm

(SAT/SUN) Puget Sound Bird Fest
Guided bird watching and nature walks, speakers, exhibits (Sept. 10), field trips on land and water, kids’ activities (Sept. 10) and more. No dogs. Various hours Sept. 10-11, see detailed schedule online. FREE, fee and pre-registration for some events. Edmonds Plaza Room, 650 Main St., Edmonds, various other Edmonds locations.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011
Edmonds Plaza Room
650 Main St.
Edmonds WA 98020
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Walk for families affected by autism, includes kids’ area and resource fair. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk. FREE, fundraising encouraged.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 9 a.m.
Seattle Center Square
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Ethiopian New Year Festival
Ethiopian music, bounce houses, inflatables and kids’ activities, food, cultural clothing and more.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Genesee Park
4500 S. Genesee St.
Seattle WA 98118
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Family Festival: Salmon Return
Arts and crafts, live music performances, Northwest Native American storytelling, and more activate the park throughout the day. The theme of this event is green, and environmental partners have been invited to share their activities with families. Kids will have opportunities to bead jewelry, create salmon print flags, get their face painted, chalk the sidewalk, take an art tours created especially for kids, and play games, all while learning how to protect and improve Seattle’s environment.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
11 a.m. - Catch a performance by Coast Salish Storyteller Roger Fernandes
2 p.m. – Enjoy tunes by teacher-trio Recess Monkey
DROP-IN ART ACTIVITIES (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
BEADING - Bracelets, necklaces, and more.
SALMON PRINT FLAGS - Pay homage to the native NW salmon, as well as other animals and plants of the region.
WATERSHED MODEL - Complete with cars and boats – see where the water from your roof, yard, and street go. Presented by Restore Our Waters (Seattle Public Utilities).
FACE PAINTING with Colorific Kids - Make your face a work of art.
CHALK-IN - Get creative and contribute to a community sidewalk drawing.
PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) PROGRAM with REI - Gather inside a tent and learn your part in protecting your environment.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave.
Seattle WA
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Aki Matsuri
Japan comes to Bellevue College for a weekend! A two-day program of Japanese cultural and educational events for all ages.
This 14th annual matsuri includes 2 full days of on-stage Performing Arts, Martial Art demos by local dojo members, Puppet Shows based on Japanese Folk Tales, Tea Ceremony demonstrations, 80+ Exhibit booths, Koi Show, and Japanese food booths. Browse through “Nomi-no-ichi … a Japanese style flea market” to make a lucky find! Meet with Aki Matsuri Mascot and her friends! This is a unique opportunity to experience some of Japan’s rich cultural heritage.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11. FREE, fee for some workshops, free parking.
Bellevue College
Gym, C, E, L & R-Bldg.
3000 Landerholm Circle S.E.
Bellevue WA 98007
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Touch-A-Truck
Climb, sit in and honk horns of dump trucks, a backhoe, vactor truck, police vehicles, street sweeper, fire rigs and a garbage truck. Kids’ activities and treats for sale. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no horns or sirens noon to 1 p.m.).
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Totem Middle School
1605 Seventh St.
Marysville WA 98270
All ages; FREE

(SAT) 5th Annual BACA Bash Children’s Fair
Kids’ bicycle rodeo, dunk tank, silent auction, face painting, bouncy house, kids’ crafts, music, barbeque, vendor booths and more.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Orting City Park
Orting WA 98374
All ages; No

(SAT) Pooch Pool Party
Dogs can swim in Stewart Heights Pool today (10 to 11:30 a.m., noon to 1:30 p.m. or 2 to 3:30 p.m.; sorry, no humans allowed). Vendors, food and agility course. $10 per dog, second dog $5 (limit 2 dogs per person), pet food donations accepted.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Stewart Heights Pool
402 E. 56th St.
Tacoma WA 98404
Type of Animal Event Pet Events
All ages

(SAT) Touch-A-Truck
Climb, sit in and honk horns of a fire engine, dump trucks, command center, bucket truck, striper, tractor, military vehicles, school buses and more. Children with an adult. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no horns noon to 1 p.m.).
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sprinker Recreation Center
14824 “C” St.
Tacoma WA 98444
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Free Sample Music Together Class!
Free Sample Music Class for the fall semester of Music Together® classes.
Sunshine Music Together is a Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick Winner for Best Music Class in Seattle. Music Together is a researched-based, internationally recognized early-childhood music development program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and the grown-ups who love them. Classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Kennelly Keys Music
4918 196th St. S.W.
Lynnwood WA 98036
FREE
Pre-register
206-281-1111
info@sunshinemusictogether.com

(SAT) Northgate Festival
Street fair, food, entertainment, car show, children’s area and health fair.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Northgate Mall lower parking lot
103rd Street and Thornton Place Plaza
Seattle WA
All ages; FREE

(SAT) Beet Generation Farm Adventures
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:
September 17 and 18: Seed Feast!-Do you like POPCORN? PUMPKIN SEEDS? SUNFLOWER SEEDS? We will harvest and eat these seeds, and even save some for planting NEXT SEASON!
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 11 a.m.
Oxbow Organic Farm
10819 Carnation-Duvall Road N.E.
Carnation WA 98014
Age recommendation Preschool, Elementary School

(SAT) Pratt Demonstration
Come with the whole family to learn about new techniques and approaches in this fun, drop-in demonstration led by local artists. Today: Basic Jewelry Design with Sharrey Dore.
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2011, 1 – 3 p.m.
Bellevue Arts Museum
510 Bellevue Way N.E.
Bellevue WA 98004
All Ages; FREE

(SUN) Edmonds Classic Car Show
Classic car show and entertainment all day. FREE, non-perishable food donations welcomed.
Sunday, Sep. 11, 2011, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fifth Avenue and Main Street
Edmonds WA 98020
All ages; FREE

(SUN) Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Hawaiian music, hula, food, vendors, lei-making, kids’ area and Hawaiian history exhibits.
Sunday, Sep. 11, 2011, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109
All ages; FREE

(SUN) Sunday Family Fun Day
Have a day of fun with the whole family! Enjoy food, fair games, face painting, music, photo booth, raffle items, and a bake sale!
Sunday, Sep. 11, 2011, 3 – 6 p.m.
Cedar Grove Park
22421 Ninth Ave. S.E.
Bothell WA 98021
All ages; FREE
www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=240774625964777

(SUN) Jubilee Country Fair
Spend a late summer afternoon in the orchard at Holy Cross Lutheran. Enjoy lots of family fun including music, games, and crafts. Learn how to make fresh apple cider, tie a quilt, or participate in the pie eating contest. And bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy in the orchard or purchase food from the Newport High School Culinary Arts class.
Sun., 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Bellevue.
Free. All ages.
http://www.redtri.com/seattle-events/jubilee-country-fair

(WED) Free Music and Movement Class
Free trial class for infants through age 3 with a parent or caregiver. Immerse in the joy of music and movement with your child!
Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2011, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
Mount Baker Community Club
2811 Mount Rainier Dr. S.
Seattle WA 98144
Age recommendation Infant, Toddler
FREE
Pre-register
206-686-2201
info@mulberrybushmusic.com