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| Community Service 372850 | Back to School Shoe Drive Urban Kids Play is collecting gently used shoes for Treehouse, a Seattle non-profit organization that supports the needs of local kids in foster care. 206.285.7529 info@urbankidsplay.com http://www.urbankidsplay.com Ongoing Daily 9/13/08 - 9/30/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Regular store hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 354504 | Arctic Wings: Miracle of Migration Images by acclaimed wildlife photographers tell the story of thousands of migratory birds from across six continents. 206.543.5590 http://www.burkemuseum.org Ongoing Daily 9/13/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 345969 | Inspiring Impressionism Inspiring Impressionism: The Impressionists and the Art of the Past includes nearly 100 works from major artists of this period on display alongside the earlier works that inspired them. 206.654.3100 http://www.seattleartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 6/19/08 - 9/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 303416 | The Last Polar Bear More than 40 photographs reveal the challenges faced by polar bears due to the impact of global warming on their habitat. The exhibit also includes film footage and recorded sounds of polar bears. 206.543.5590 http://www.burkemuseum.org Ongoing Daily 6/28/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 302292 | Butterflies & Blooms The Butterflies & Blooms exhibit features an abundance of colorful flowering plants and almost 1,000 butterflies. 206.525.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/08 - 9/30/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Regular zoo hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 367518 | Puyallup Fair Livestock viewing, animal petting, the rodeo, those famous scones, rides, lots of free kids' activities and entertainment, including the Toonzville activity area, where kids can meet favorite Nickelodeon costumed characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick, the Backyardigans, Dora and Diego, and the Fairly OddParents. SillyVille has a vintage train and station, rides, animals, entertainment, and a food court. Kids ages six and under (up to 60 lbs.) can try to last six seconds on the back of a sheep in the Mutton Bustin' competition. Avoid crowds by coming before 12n on weekends or 4pm on weekdays. Be sure to check the fair's website for ticket deals and discounts, and for its vast calendar of events. 253.841.5045 http://www.thefair.com Ongoing Daily 9/5/08 - 9/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sun-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm Cost: Adults $10; Children (6-18) $8, (5 & under) free. Parking: Mon-Fri $10; Sat-Sun $12. |
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| Special Events 372494 | Pay-to-Play Great Play holds drop-in sessions for elementary school students who are out of school due to the strike in Bellevue. Parental supervision is not required. Fees are pro-rated for partial sessions. Advance registration is required; call or email to register. 425.885.3800 redmond@greatplay.com http://www.greatplay.com/redmond Ongoing Each Mon, Fri 9/12/08 - 9/15/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: 1pm-3:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Sports 297175 | Preschool Skate Preschoolers and their accompanying adults can skate for free each weekday. The offer is not valid during school breaks or holiday skate sessions. info@castleice.com http://www.castleice.com Ongoing Weekdays; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-5 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Skate rental $3 |
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| Workshops 359414 | Monday Morning at the Children's Garden Preschoolers are invited to smell and taste the garden's flowers and make an outrageous bouquet. Advance registration is required; registration forms area available at the website. 206.633.0451 http://www.seattletilth.org 9/15/08 Ages: 2-5 Time: 10am-11:30am Cost: Members $20; Non-members $30 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 293872 | Style in the Aisle Style in the Aisle illustrates the history of flight attendants in the United States through their fashion, their role in creating new standards for aircraft design and functionality, and their crucial involvement in the development of equitable working conditions for women in the United States. 206.764.5720 http://www.museumofflight.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 247674 | Smart Moves with Food and Fitness The Smart Moves exhibit demonstrates the big impact that even small changes in eating and physical activity can have on children's lives and health. The exhibit uses dramatic and exploratory play to teach healthy options and features a with a kitchen, matching games, and physical activities. 253.627.6031 http://www.chi... umoftacoma.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 247675 | Learning Lounge: Emotions Matter Spinning wheels, mazes, drawing boards, and block games provide opportunities for children and adults to talk about emotions. Children gain the tools to recognize their emotions and adults have the opportunity to understand their children's emotions in new ways -- all through play. 253.627.6031 http://www.chi... umoftacoma.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 247676 | New Digs New Digs features a neighborhood brimming with container gardens and interactive window boxes. A produce stand and delivery truck offer abundant opportunities to sort, count, weigh, buy, and sell a vibrant bounty of fruits and vegetables. Garden to table connections are made as children role-play in the sidewalk cafe, whipping up tasty treats or ordering a fresh lunch. 253.627.6031 http://www.chi... umoftacoma.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |