Seattle Events July 11, 2009
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| Concerts 64870 | Music at Third PlaceFamily-friendly concerts on the Third Place Commons stage in Lake Forest Park - kids are welcome to dance on the dance floor, although parents are cautioned to keep track of them. Most shows Fri, Sat evenings; sometimes Sundays. Click on the link for an updated music schedule and times. http://www.thirdplacecommons.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 6/6/03 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Various times Cost: Free |
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| Dance 512811 | DANCE ThisThe annual DANCE This performance presents traditional and contemporary youth dance groups in collaboration with professional artists. Purchase advance tickets online, by phone, or in person at the Paramount Theatre or Moore Theatre Box Offices. 206.292.ARTS http://www.theparamount.com 7/11/09 Ages: 4-18 Time: 7:30pm Cost: Adults $23 in advance/$26 day of show; Students $12 in advance/$15 day of show |
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| Exhibits 490182 | Jim Henson's Fantastic WorldThe exhibition explores the creativity and "visual thinking" of artist, puppeteer, film director, and producer Jim Henson. The collection includes more than 100 original artworks, including drawings, cartoons, and storyboards; television and movie props; photographs of Henson and his collaborators at work; original video productions; and Muppets. 206.770.2700 http://www.empsfm.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 424866 | Zany Rainy ForestA custom-built tropical rain forest exhibit features a larger-than-life eagle's nest, a ten-foot long snake tunnel, story huts, and more. 206.855.4650 http://www.kidimu.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/9/08 - 8/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 490219 | Animal GrossologyAnimal Grossology features some of the most disgusting creatures on earth, but shows visitors why these creatures are so important to our world. The exhibit is divided into five stomach-churning sections that illustrate nature's blood sucking, vomit munching, slime making and dookie loving creatures. 206.443.2001 http://www.pacsci.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 510274 | Summer CelebrationA summer celebration on Mercer Island features live entertainment, a parade, a teen area, boat rides, an arts and crafts street fair, and a children's fun zone with inflatables, face painting, miniature train rides, games, and craft activities. Some activities are held at Luther Burbank Park and the I-90 lid. Check the website for details and a complete event schedule. 206.275.7609 http://www.mercergov.org Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Cost: Free admission; fees for some activities |
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| Fairs & Festivals 519070 | West Seattle Summer FestWest Seattle's annual three-day street fair features live entertainment, artist displays, a skateboard exhibition, and a slew of activities for children and families. Check the website for a complete event schedule. http://www.wes... lefestival.com Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 519069 | Redmond Derby Days Summer FestivalRedmond's annual Seafair-sanctioned festival includes a carnival, a parade, kids' activities, live entertainment, and more. A full schedule of events is available online. http://www.redmond.gov 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 518440 | Wallingford Seafair Kiddie Parade and Street FairChildren are invited to march in the parade or ride bikes, along with drill teams, clowns, bands, and more. Dressing up in costumes is encouraged, but not required. The parade travels west along N 45th Street between Corliss Avenue N and Woodlawn Avenue N. The street fair has food booths, arts & crafts, live music, and kids' rides and activities at Wallingford Avenue N, between N 43rd Street & N 45th Street. 206.632.3115 http://www.wallingford.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Street Fair 10am-5pm; Parade 11am Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 510271 | Viking DaysThe Nordic Heritage Museum's annual Viking Days event features a Viking marketplace filled with crafts for sale, a Viking village complete with Viking battles, Nordic food, demonstrators, the Nordic Spirit Boat, and craft projects for kids. 206.789.5707 http://www.nordicmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free admission; additional charge for food and craft activities |
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| Fairs & Festivals 517738 | Seafair Milk Carton DerbyThe annual Seafair regatta of boats made from milk cartons is held near the Aqua Theater at Green Lake's southwest corner and is attended by throngs of people... so go early. Registration information is available online. 206.728.0123, ext. 103 http://www.seafair.com 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 517741 | Seafair Pirates LandingThe Seafair Pirates visit Alki Beach to collect the bounty left behind. Merchants put out their finest wares and families can shop, eat, and dance along with the Pirates, who storm the beach at 11:30am. Little pirates are invited to dress up and enter a pirate look-a-like contest to win some booty. The first 500 kids receive a free toy pirate kit to take home. 206.365.1590 http://www.seafairpirates.org 7/11/09 Ages: 3-18 Time: 11:30am Cost: Free |
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| Farms & Gardens 509159 | The Animal Farm at Forest ParkKids can have up close encounters with rabbits, pigs, ducks, goats, and ponies. Pony rides are available for age two up to 70 pounds. 425.257.8300 http://www.eve... lt.aspx?ID=507 Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 512818 | Wilderness SurvivalFamilies can learn how to "lost-proof" themselves on outdoor adventures. Advance registration is required. 425.450.1765 http://www.kcls.org/bellevue 7/11/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 11am & 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 513547 | FreePlayKids can borrow a Nintendo DS and games for up to two hours. Participants must have an unblocked library card and ID. Children ages 14 and up must bring their own IDs; children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult with ID. 425.392.5430 http://www.kcls.org/issaquah Ongoing Daily 6/26/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: Regular library hours Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500150 | Kaleta: African Masked DanceWest African performers from Gansango Music and Dance use masked dance, stories and drumming to share an African Kaleta festival. 206.684.4089 http://www.spl.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500506 | Read a Book/Share a BookFamilies are invited to share book recommendations with friends and neighbors and find out what others in the community are reading and recommending. 206.684.4704 http://www.spl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 11-16 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500105 | Game OnTeens are invited to hang out and play video games at the library. 206.684.7518 http://www.spl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 12-18 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500155 | Make a BookInstructors from the Seattle Center for Book Arts teach teens how to make handmade books. 206.684.7539 http://www.spl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 12-19 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 498354 | African DrummingWest African performers from Gansango Music and Dance demonstrate the wide variety of drums found across Africa, play and teach drum rhythms, and show participants how to make simple drums from basic materials. 206.386.1905 http://www.spl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 4:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500037 | Burke CircusThe Burke Museum leads an interactive game with familiar storybook characters, museum specimens, puppets and prizes. 206.684.4063 http://www.spl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 2-10 Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 498352 | African DrummingWest African performers from Gansango Music and Dance demonstrate the wide variety of drums found across Africa, play and teach drum rhythms, and show participants how to make simple drums from basic materials. 206.733.9125 http://www.spl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 500151 | The Life and Times of Longfellow Creek?s BeaversA presentation at the park teaches kids all about local beavers. http://www.spl.org 7/11/09 Ages: 3-18 Time: 3:15pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 448726 | Toddler Tales and TrailsToddlers and preschoolers can enjoy stories and a nature walk. Held at the Audubon Center. Advance registration is recommended. 206.652.2444 http://sewardpark.audubon.org 7/11/09 Ages: 2-5 Time: 11am-12n Cost: Adults $4; Children (5-14) $2, (0-4) free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 500524 | Bird Tour for All SeasonsA park naturalist leads a morning bird walk. Register in advance and bring your own binoculars. 206.386.4236 http://www.seattle.gov/parks Ongoing Each Sat 7/11/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: 8am-10am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 510670 | Wild about WetlandsA program of wet and wild hands-on activities teaches families about the slough, water conservations, watersheds, and the importance of wetlands. 206.443.3656 elin.waldman@pacsci.org http://www.pacsci.org 7/11/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: 11:45am-12:45pm Cost: Free; donations welcome |
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| Nature & Outdoors 492679 | Giraffe FeedingKids can get up close and feed the giraffes from a raised platform in the African Savanna. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-11am & 2:30pm-3:30pm Cost: $5 plus zoo admission; Children (2 & under) free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 492680 | Animal Contact ExperienceThe petting farm is open daily during summer and kids can touch domestic farm animals and learn more about them. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 492682 | Upapi! (African Beading)Zoo visitors can check out examples of authentic African beading and make their own beaded bracelets. Fees help support waterhole restoration in Kenya. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm Cost: $3 per bracelet plus zoo admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 492683 | African Savanna SafariA Maasai interpreter leads a safari around the African Savanna exhibit. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 492684 | African Village StorytellingA Maasai interpreter shares a story, drama, or personal experience with zoo visitors. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 492686 | Penguin Keeper TalkLearn about the zoo's Humboldt penguins and their wild counterparts. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 492687 | Elephant Keeper TalkA keeper shares fascinating facts about the zoo's massive and magnificent elephants and discusses elephant conservation. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 492688 | Raptor Flight ProgramA keeper introduces visitors to the zoo's resident raptors and demonstrates their impressive flying and hunting skills. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org Ongoing Daily except Tue 5/1/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon & Wed-Fri 2:30pm; Sat-Sun 12:30pm & 3:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 500991 | From Military Fort to City ParkAn exploration of Discovery Park's history includes a viewing of historic photos of Fort Lawton and a van tour of historical areas of the park. Details are available online. 206.386.4236 http://www.seattle.gov/parks 7/11/09 Ages: 12-19 Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 509166 | Jetty Island DaysFree ferry service is available to lovely Jetty Island throughout the summer. The sandy beach offers wildlife viewing and shallow warm water. Ferries leave the boat launch and the island every 30 minutes. 425.257.8300 http://www.eve... lt.aspx?ID=503 Ongoing Daily 7/1/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Mon-Thu 10am-5:50pm; Fri-Sat 10am-8:50pm; Sun 11am-6:50pm Cost: Free; donations ($1-$2) appreciated |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 490222 | Flight Tower at Boeing FieldThe museum's renovated Flight Tower includes exhibits that use videos and interactive displays to illustrate concepts related to animal flight, the physics of flight, flying machines, and weather and flight. 206.764.5700 http://www.museumofflight.org Ongoing Daily 5/9/09 - 12/31/20; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 301458 | Take FlightKids can explore principles of flight through hands on-activities, including creating and launching paper airplanes and rockets, and designing a rotating flyer. 206.855.4650 http://www.kidimu.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/9/08 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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