Seattle Events July 18, 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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| 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 512757 | Mukilteo Waterfront Art FestivalMukilteo's annual celebration of the arts features children's activities, live music, food, and displays of art created by local artists. 425.501.5922 debbymcgehee@comcast.net 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520737 | Covington Days FestivalCovington's Seafair-sanctioned event promises a carnival, live music, food, arts and crafts, a 5K run/walk, a parade, a fireworks show, and more. The kick-off celebration on Friday night includes a fireworks display and car show. 425.432.1087 http://www.cov... com/events.htm Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 9am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520741 | White Center Jubilee Days & ParadeWhite Center's Seafair event kicks off with a parade (Sat 2pm) on 16th Avenue SW, a street fair that includes food booths and live entertainment, a carnival at Steve Cox Memorial Park (Wed-Sun 3pm-11pm), a Kids' Center with free activities (Sat-Sun 11am-6pm), a carnival, and plenty more. Check the website for a full schedule. 206.947.3885 http://www.jubileedays.org Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm Cost: Free; fees for some activities |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520738 | Roosevelt Bull Moose FestivalFamilies are invited to celebrate Roosevelt's neighborhood spirit with a party in the park, a pancake breakfast, a car show, kids' games and other activities. Check the website for a full schedule. http://rooseve... bullmoose.aspx 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520633 | Kla Ha Ya DaysThe annual festival includes a kids' bike rodeo and parade, a five-mile river run and kids' dash, a sunset parade, bed races, a frog jumping contest, a chili cook-off, a kids' treasure hunt, a fireworks show, a carnival, a salmon barbecue, and a street fair in downtown Snohomish. Check the website for a complete event schedule. http://www.klahayadays.com Ongoing Daily 7/16/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Thu 2pm-dusk; Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 8:30am-8pm; Sun 10am-8pm Cost: Free admission; fees for some activities |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520636 | Seafair Indian Days Pow WowThe annual Seafair event showcases the richness and beauty of Native American culture with three days of traditional dancing, singing, and drumming. Over 400 dancers, 30 drum groups, and vendors selling Native American arts, crafts, and food, are at Discovery Park's Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (follow signs to the Center upon entering the park.) 206.829.2221 http://www.unitedindians.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm Cost: Fri $1; Sat-Sun Adults $5, Children (12 & under) free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520739 | Bon OdoriThe annual Buddhist festival includes traditional Japanese Bon Odori dances in the street, taiko drumming, live music, and food. 206.329.0800 http://www.seattlebetsuin.com Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 4pm-10pm; Sun 3pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 510281 | Bite of SeattleMore than 60 restaurants offer tastes of their best dishes and a Family Fun Zone features games and live performances. Avoid bringing strollers - backpacks are best - and visit on Friday when the Bite opens to avoid the biggest crowds. http://www.biteofseattle.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-8pm Cost: Free admission; Bites $2-$6 |
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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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| Farms & Gardens 510273 | Lavender Farm CelebrationThe South 47 Farm's lavender celebration features wagon rides, music, farm animals, refreshments, and seasonal fruits and vegetables, both U-pick and farm stand. 425.869.9777 http://www.south47farm.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free admission; fees for some activities |
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| Library Programs 512821 | Great Book TradeKids can bring old books to the library and trade them in for new titles (up to five trades per child). 425.450.1765 http://www.kcls.org/bellevue 7/18/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 519085 | Wilderness SurvivalFamilies can learn how to "lost-proof" themselves on outdoor adventures. Advance registration is required. Advance registration is required. 425.486.7430 http://www.kcls.org 7/18/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 513642 | Teen Science Fiction/Fantasy Book GroupTeens are invited for a discussion of Nahoko Uehashi's Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit. 425.821.7686 http://www.kcls.org/kingsgate Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-19 Time: 12:30pm 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 500084 | Extreme OrigamiKids can create larger-than-life versions of animals, bugs and plants using origami paper folding techniques during a workshop with the Nature Consortium. Advance registration is required. 206.684.7455 http://www.spl.org 7/18/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 520785 | Act OutHolly Gwinn teaches kids to play fun and easy theater games. 425.257.8030 http://www.epls.org 7/18/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 12:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 520786 | Act OutHolly Gwinn teaches kids to play fun and easy theater games. 425.257.8030 http://www.epls.org 7/18/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 3:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500157 | Make a BookInstructors from the Seattle Center for Book Arts teach teens how to make handmade books. 206.684.4704 http://www.spl.org 7/18/09 Ages: 12-19 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500172 | Nature DrawingStaffers from the Nature Consortium teach children how to draw images that capture the natural world and create journals about their environments. Advance registration is required. 206.386.4225 http://www.spl.org 7/18/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500175 | Nature PrintmakingThe Nature Consortium teaches children how to create colorful nature-themed block prints on tree-free paper. Advance registration is required. 206.684.7547 http://www.spl.org 7/18/09 Ages: 7-18 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500400 | Ponte el ritmoSeattle performers Elsita and El Jefe perform Afro-Latino music with fun and humor. 206.684.4705 http://www.spl.org 7/18/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 498358 | 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. 206.684.7518 http://www.spl.org 7/18/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 2pm Cost: 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 500517 | Camp Long OwlsFamilies can explore the park in search of juvenile barred owls. Advance registration is required. 206.684.7434 http://www.seattle.gov/parks 7/18/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 8:30pm-10:30pm Cost: $7 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 521742 | Day and Night Exhibits: Out from the ShadowsThe zoo hosts a special "eye-to-eye" tour that focuses on nocturnal animals, including bats, snacks, and lizards. Advance registration is required; registration forms area available online. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org 7/18/09 Ages: 8-18 Time: 1:30pm-3pm Cost: Members $45; Non-members $55 |
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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 500993 | Butterfly and Bug HuntKids can use butterfly nets to catch a variety of insects, then use magnifiers and bug boxes to look at them up close. Advance registration is required by July 17. Register by phone or at the website. 206.684.7434 http://www.seattle.gov/parks 7/18/09 Ages: 3-18 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: $7 |
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