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| Concerts 517407 | ComplineThe acclaimed Compline Choir at St. Mark's has been singing this evening service for over 50 years. Attendance is often upwards of 500. Silence is requested, so this is probably not a great event for very young children (and be sure to turn off the cell phone or leave it at home). Sample the service live on 98.1 KING-FM. http://www.complinechoir.org Ongoing Each Sun 7/5/09 - 12/31/20; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: 9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 504756 | ZooTunes: Los LobosThe zoo's summer concert series continues to offer one of the best concert bargains in the Pacific Northwest. Pop and singer-songwriter artists perform outdoors in the North Meadow. Blankets, low-backed chairs, and picnic baskets are welcome. Tickets are on sale daily from 8am to 10pm at all Metropolitan Market locations. Visit www.metropolitan-market.com for store locations. A limited number of tickets are available at the zoo during regular hours and online. Check the Zoo Tunes website to check ticket availability. One free child per paid adult. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org/zootunes 7/19/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 6pm Cost: $22 |
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| Concerts 504729 | Music in the Sculpture GardenLarry Murante and Robyn Landis perform in the garden. 206.675.8875 http://www.historyhouse.org 7/19/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-4pm Cost: Free; donations appreciated |
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| Concerts 522523 | Seattle SeachordsmenThe Seattle Seachordsmen's What's Cookin' Very Large Quartet performs a free concert of barbershop music in the park. 206.370.4085 http://www.seachordsmen.org 7/19/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 522519 | Summer Sundays in the ParkSeattle Parks and Recreation and the Adefua African Music and Dance Company present a series of African and African-American cultural performances in the park. http://www.seattle.gov/parks Ongoing Each Sun 7/19/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-1:30pm Cost: Free |
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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 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 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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| 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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| Nature & Outdoors 500531 | Exploring the Beach at Low TideA Discovery Park naturalist leads an exploration of the intertidal world of sea stars, moon snails, sea anemones and clams on the north beach. Register in advance. 206.386.4236 http://www.seattle.gov/parks 7/19/09 Ages: 6-19 Time: 8:30am-10:30am Cost: Free |
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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 521753 | Free AdmissionMt Rainier is among nearly 400 national parks that offer free admission for the weekend. http://www.nps... efreeparks.htm Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Regular park hours 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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| Ongoing Exhibits 247674 | Smart Moves with Food and FitnessThe 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 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 247675 | Learning Lounge: Emotions MatterSpinning 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 6/2/07 - 12/31/10; 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 DigsNew 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 Ages: All Ages Time: Regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 227899 | Space: Exploring the New FrontierThe history of space travel is demonstrated through videos and interactive displays, including a full-size replica of the International Space Station's Destiny Research Laboratory. 206.764.5720 http://www.museumofflight.org Ongoing Daily 6/10/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 227177 | Pattern Richness in Modern Japanese TextilesNineteenth and twentieth century kimonos are among the items on display which demonstrate different methods of Japanese textile design, including tie-dyeing and paper stencil-dyeing. http://www.seattleartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/7/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Tue-Wed 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Fri-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 211845 | The Dream of AmericaFamilies are invited to learn how Scandinavian immigrants helped shape the new world at an interactive exhibit that traces the journey of a Nordic immigrant from Scandinavia to Ellis Island, and into the American Frontier. 206.789.5707 http://www.nordicmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/15/07 - 12/2/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 12n-4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 209561 | Window on Washington WatersThe Aquarium's renovated space on Pier 59 features a 120,000 gallon exhibit with a 19'x39' window that dramatically showcases hundreds of local fish and invertebrates in a scene replicated from the rocky underwater cliffs of Neah Bay. Twice a day, divers enter the waters and, through the use of specialized masks, talk to visitors about the environment and the creatures who live in the depths. 206.386.4320 http://www.seattleaquarium.org Ongoing Daily 6/22/07 - 5/4/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Museum hours Cost: Free with admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 203691 | The TreehouseKids can climb the platforms of a giant treehouse, find hidden animals, enjoy a tea party, and use a telescope to zoom in on the exhibits below. 425.637.8100 http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 4/16/07 - 4/16/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-11 Time: Tue-Thu & Sat 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-8pm; Sun 12n-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 203692 | WaterwaysKids can explore the properties of water in an exhibit that lets them pump, pour, spin, and spray it. They can build bridges, dams, and waterfalls, then race boats down a rocky stream. The exhibit also offers opportunities to create art with water by using it to paint on large rocks and play music with water chimes and drums. 425.637.8100 http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 4/16/07 - 4/16/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-11 Time: Tue-Thu & Sat 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-8pm; Sun 12n-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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