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Concerts
513488

Alleyoop Music


Children's entertainer Alleyoop sings and performs on the guitar, ukulele, and mountain dulcimer.
http://www.redmond.gov
7/14/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12n
Cost: Free

Redmond City Hall Campus

15670 NE 85th Street
Redmond, WA98052


Dance
499975

Jemima Puddleduck Dance Camp


Children are invited for a one-day dance camp that teaches basic ballet skills and includes costumes, videos, and stories. Advance registration is required; register by phone or in person.
206.386.4235
http://www.seattle.gov/parks
7/14/09

Ages: 4-7
Time: 10:30am-12n
Cost: $15

Magnolia Community Center

2550 34th Avenue W
Seattle, WA98199


Exhibits
490182

Jim Henson's Fantastic World


The 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

Experience Music Project & Science Fiction Museum

325 5th Avenue North
Seattle, WA98109


Exhibits
424866

Zany Rainy Forest


A 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

Kids Discovery Museum

150 Madrone Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA98110


Exhibits
490219

Animal Grossology


Animal 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

Pacific Science Center

200 2nd Avenue N
Seattle, WA98109


Farms & Gardens
509159

The Animal Farm at Forest Park


Kids 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

The Animal Farm at Forest Park

802 E Mukilteo Boulevard
Everett, WA98203


Films
510219

Free Family Film Festival


Participating Regal Entertainment cinemas host free screenings of G- and PG-rated films each week. Check the website for a complete list of locations and film titles. This week, the Meridian screens Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G) and Bee Movie (PG).
206.622.2434
http://www.regmovies.com
Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Meridian 16

1501 Seventh Avenue
Seattle, WA98101


Library Programs
519077

Jet City Improv


Seattle's celebrated improv actors put on a funny, interactive show.
425.486.7811
http://www.kcls.org
7/14/09

Ages: 3-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Bothell Regional Library

18215 98th Avenue NE
Bothell, WA98011


Library Programs
513535

Kite Making for Kids


Kids can make their own kites during a free workshop at the library. Advance registration is required.
425.226.0522
http://www.kcls.org/fairwood
7/14/09

Ages: 8-19
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Fairwood Library

17009 140th SE
Renton, WA98058


Library Programs
513606

Pop! A Comedy Noise Explosion!


The Noiseguy imitates washing machine slurps, dinosaur burps and more.
425.888.1223
http://www.kcls.org/snoqualmie
7/14/09

Ages: 4-19
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Snoqualmie Library

7824 Center Boulevard SE
Snoqualmie, WA98065


Library Programs
513675

Wilderness Survival


Families can learn how to "lost-proof" themselves on outdoor adventures. Advance registration is required. Advance registration is required.
425.747.3350
http://www.kcls.org/lakehills
7/14/09

Ages: 7-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Lake Hills Library

15228 Lake Hills Boulevard
Bellevue, WA98007


Library Programs
513643

Whales, Sails, Treasures and Tales


Cyndi Soup and The Thumbs Up Puppets sing, dance, tell stories, and search for buried treasure.
206.236.3537
http://www.kcls.org/mercerisland
7/14/09

Ages: 3-19
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Mercer Island Library

4400 88th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA98040


Library Programs
513547

FreePlay


Kids 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

Issaquah Library

10 W Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA98027


Library Programs
513670

Be Creative @ Your Library Story Times


A costumed character Clifford the Big Red Dog visits the library for story time today. For ages 30 months to seven years. Children under age five must be accompanied by an adult.
206.824.6066
http://www.kcls.org/desmoines
7/14/09

Ages: 2-7
Time: 10:15am
Cost: Free

Des Moines Library

21620 11th Avenue S
Seattle, WA98198


Library Programs
500066

The Creative Conjuring Magic Show


Black belt magician and "Creative Conjuror" Jeff Evans celebrates summer reading with science stunts, wacky inventions, and magical mayhem.
206.684.7423
http://www.spl.org
7/14/09

Ages: 5-10
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Douglass-Truth Branch Library

2300 E Yesler Way
Seattle, WA98122


Library Programs
500107

Game On


Kids are invited to hang out and play video games at the library.
206.733.9125
http://www.spl.org
7/14/09

Ages: 4-18
Time: 6pm
Cost: Free

Delridge Branch Library

5423 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA98106


Library Programs
500398

Ponte el ritmo


Seattle performers Elsita and El Jefe perform Afro-Latino music with fun and humor.
206.386.4283
http://www.spl.org
7/14/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free

Northgate Community Center

10510 5th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA98125


Library Programs
498356

African Drumming


West 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.
206.684.7444
http://www.spl.org
7/14/09

Ages: 3-19
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free

West Seattle Branch Library

2306 42nd Avenue SW
Seattle, WA98116


Library Programs
500038

Burke Circus


Staffers from Burke Museum lead an interactive game with familiar storybook characters, museum specimens, puppets and prizes.
206.386.1908
http://www.spl.org
7/14/09

Ages: 2-10
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free

University Branch Library

5009 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA98105


Library Programs
519092

Imagine That


Whitman Story Sampler presents interactive folktales from around the world. Free tickets are available at the Reference Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program.
253.839.0257
http://www.kcls.org
7/14/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free

Federal Way 320th Library

848 S 320th Street
Federal Way, WA98003


Library Programs
513594

Just Imagine


Bring your thinking cap and dancing shoes to explore the library with Northwest musical performer Nancy Stewart.
206.546.3522
http://www.kcl... /richmondbeach
7/14/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am
Cost: Free

Richmond Beach Library

19601 21st Avenue NW
Seattle, WA98177


Library Programs
499990

American Sign Language Story Time


Deaf storyteller Gerardo Di Pietro presents stories in American Sign Language for toddlers and preschoolers. The program is voice translated for hearing children and parents. Held in the Marie Gault Story Hour Room on Level One.
206.386.4636
http://www.spl.org
7/14/09

Ages: 0-4
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Seattle Central Library

1000 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA98101


Library Programs
499988

All About Birds


Seattle Audubon's Teen Naturalists in Training teach kids about the local birds living in Seattle neighborhoods.
206.684.4711
http://www.spl.org
7/14/09

Ages: 5-12
Time: 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Beacon Hill Branch Library

2821 Beacon Avenue S
Seattle, WA98144


Library Programs
500004

Anime Club


Teens can view and discuss anime at the library on the second Tuesday of each month.
206.684.4711
http://www.spl.org
7/14/09

Ages: 13-19
Time: 4pm
Cost: Free

Beacon Hill Branch Library

2821 Beacon Avenue S
Seattle, WA98144


Nature & Outdoors
492679

Giraffe Feeding


Kids 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

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492680

Animal Contact Experience


The 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

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


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

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492683

African Savanna Safari


A 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

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492684

African Village Storytelling


A 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

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492686

Penguin Keeper Talk


Learn 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

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
492687

Elephant Keeper Talk


A 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

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Nature & Outdoors
509166

Jetty Island Days


Free 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

Jetty Island

Tenth Street and W Marine View Drive
Everett, WA98201


Ongoing Exhibits
490222

Flight Tower at Boeing Field


The 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

The Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA98108


Ongoing Exhibits
301458

Take Flight


Kids 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

Kids Discovery Museum

150 Madrone Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA98110


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 kitchen, matching games, and physical activities.
253.627.6031
http://www.chi... umoftacoma.org
Ongoing Daily 6/2/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Children's Museum of Tacoma

936 Broadway
Tacoma, WA98402


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