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Concerts
504847

Recess Monkey


Three elementary school teachers monkey around with catchy riffs, crafty tunes, and humor-filled melodies during an outdoor concert at City Hall Plaza.
arts.culture@seattle.gov
http://www.sea... eattlepresents
7/2/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 12n-1:30pm
Cost: Free

Seattle City Hall

600 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA98104


Concerts
508524

Music in the Park


The Total Experience Gospel Choir kicks off Burien's summer concert series. Inclement weather moves the event to the Burien Community Center Auditorium. Call to find out if the event has been moved.
206.988.3700
http://www.burienparks.net
7/2/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Cost: Free

Lake Burien School Memorial Park

SW 148th Street at 16th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA98166


Concerts
504753

ZooTunes: Three Girls and their Buddy


The 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. Child care is available for both performances (ages four to 11; $25 per child); details are available at the website.
206.548.2500
http://www.zoo.org/zootunes
Ongoing Daily 7/1/09 - 7/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: 6pm
Cost: $36

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


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


Farms & Gardens
490268

Farm Tots


Children age five and under can drop in for a farm adventure featuring a hay ride, an art and nature class, and a child-size portion of a u-pick crop. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
425.869.9777
http://www.south47farm.com
Ongoing Each Wed, Thu, Fri 5/13/09 - 10/30/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-5
Time: Wed-Thu 10:30am-11:30am; Fri 10:30am-11:30am & 3:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: $7/child

The South 47 Farm

15410 NE 124th Street
Redmond, WA98052


Farms & Gardens
505796

Farm Kids


Children can explore the farm each Thursday through hands-on activities, a hayride, walk on the farm, and more. A caregiver must remain on the farm premises during the program; caregivers are welcome, but not required, to participate in the program.
425.869.9777
http://www.south47farm.com
Ongoing Each Thu 6/18/09 - 8/27/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-12
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost: $7/child

The South 47 Farm

15410 NE 124th Street
Redmond, WA98052


Films
510215

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 Everyone's Hero (G) and Surf's Up (PG).
206.622.2434
http://www.regmovies.com
Ongoing Daily 6/30/09 - 7/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

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

Meridian 16

1501 Seventh Avenue
Seattle, WA98101


Films
441796

Mother's Day Thursdays


Lincoln Square turns the sound down and the lights up during its weekly movie just for parents with infants. Check the website for movie titles; these screenings are not included on the regular schedule.
425450.9100
http://www.lin... arecinemas.com
Ongoing Each Thu; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-1
Time: 10am
Cost: $8

Lincoln Square Cinemas

700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA98004


Holiday Seasonal
408705

Red, White & Zoo


Zoo staff help the animals get a head start on their Fourth of July celebrating by giving them star-shaped popsicles, watermelons, and corn on the cob.
206.525.2500
http://www.zoo.org/rwz/rwz.html
Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/3/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free with admission

Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA98103


Library Programs
513550

Up, Up, and Away


Kids can watch spellbinding scientific experiments that explore the principles of air pressure.
425.888.0554
http://www.kcls.org/northbend
7/2/09

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

North Bend Library

115 E Fourth Street
North Bend, WA98045


Library Programs
513634

Spanish Story Cape


Los Nietos del Son present Latin American stories with live music, history, shadow puppets, and costumes.
253.859.3330
http://www.kcls.org/kent
7/2/09

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

Kent Regional Library

212 Second Avenue N
Kent, WA98032


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
512817

Shake, Rattle and Read


Hula hoops, ukuleles, and more get kids singing and dancing in the library during a performance by Harmonica Pocket.
425.450.1765
http://www.kcls.org/bellevue
7/2/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free

Bellevue Regional Library

1111 110th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA98004


Library Programs
513602

Shake, Rattle and Read


Hula hoops, ukuleles, and more get kids singing and dancing in the library during a performance by Harmonica Pocket.
206.362.7550
http://www.kcls.org/shoreline
7/2/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free

Shoreline Library

345 NE 175th
Seattle, WA98155


Library Programs
500059

The Creative Conjuring Magic Show


Black belt magician and "Creative Conjuror" Jeff Evans celebrates summer reading with science stunts, wacky inventions, and magical mayhem.
206.684.4089
http://www.spl.org
7/2/09

Ages: 5-10
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Ballard Branch Library

5614 22nd Avenue NW
Seattle, WA98107


Library Programs
500098

Game On


Teens are invited to hang out and play video games at the library.
206.386.1905
http://www.spl.org
7/2/09

Ages: 12-18
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free

NewHolly Branch Library

7058 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA98118


Library Programs
500102

Game On


Kids are invited to hang out and play video games at the library.
206.684.4063
http://www.spl.org
7/2/09

Ages: 4-18
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free

University Branch Library

5009 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA98105


Library Programs
500000

Anansi the Spider


Oregon Shadow Theatre brings the tale of Anansi the Spider to life with live music and colorful puppets.
206.386.4636
http://www.spl.org
7/2/09

Ages: 4-19
Time: 10:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Seattle Central Library

1000 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA98101


Library Programs
500030

Bookmaking for Kids


Instructors from the Seattle Center for Book Arts teach kids how to make books.
206.684.7519
http://www.spl.org
7/2/09

Ages: 6-12
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Broadview Branch Library

12755 Greenwood Avenue N
Seattle, WA98133


Library Programs
500012

Bee Boppin' Bugs


Seattle-based singer Nancy Stewart performs a fun-filled concert with cool facts about bugs.
206.684.4084
http://www.spl.org
7/2/09

Ages: 0-10
Time: 11am
Cost: Free

Fremont Branch Library

731 North 35th Street
Seattle, WA98103


Library Programs
500476

Stories and Crafts at the Farmers Market


Librarians from the Lake City Branch read stories and lead craft projects at the Farmers Market.
206.684.7518
http://www.sea... ersmarkets.org
7/2/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 3:30pm
Cost: Free

Lake City Farmers Market

NE 125th Street and 28th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA98125


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
492688

Raptor Flight Program


A 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

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


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 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


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


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

Children's Museum of Tacoma

936 Broadway
Tacoma, WA98402


Ongoing Exhibits
227899

Space: Exploring the New Frontier


The 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

The Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA98108


Ongoing Exhibits
227177

Pattern Richness in Modern Japanese Textiles


Nineteenth 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

Seattle Asian Art Museum

1400 E Prospect StreetVolunteer Park
Seattle, WA98112


Ongoing Exhibits
211845

The Dream of America


Families 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

Nordic Heritage Museum

3014 NW 67th Street
Seattle, WA98117


Ongoing Exhibits
209561

Window on Washington Waters


The 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

Seattle Aquarium

Pier 591483 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA98101


Ongoing Exhibits
203691

The Treehouse


Kids 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

KidsQuest Children's Museum

4091 Factoria Boulevard SE
Bellevue, WA98006


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