Seattle Events July 24, 2009
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| Concerts 504940 | Music in the ParkJonathan Harris performs country music in a free outdoor concert. 425.486.7430 http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us 7/24/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-8pm 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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| Dance 499979 | Little Swans Dance CampChildren 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 7/24/09 Ages: 4-7 Time: 10:30am-12n Cost: $15 |
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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 442250 | Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFairFamilies are invited for lively entertainment, tantalizing foods, and a KidsFair (Fri-Sun 9:30am-6pm) where kids can create bubbles, paintings, sock puppets, and more. The museum's galleries are open and free to the public during the three days of the fair. 425.519.0770 http://www.bellevuearts.org Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri-Sat 9:30am-9:30pm; Sun 9:30am-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520749 | Tour de TerraceThe Seafair-sanctioned Tour de Terrace festival features a carnival, arts and crafts, food booths, live entertainment, an evening parade, a pancake breakfast, a car show, and a fireworks display. The parade (Fri, 7pm) travels north along 56th Avenue SW from 236th SW to 220th Place SW. http://www.tourdeterrace.org Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 4pm-12m; Sat 8am-12m; Sun 8am-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520747 | Renton River DaysRenton kicks off its annual festival with a Kids' Day celebration in the park with inflatables, face painting, 40 activity booths (Wed 11am-5pm), and performances by Wenatchee Youth Circus (1:30pm & 6pm, $1). The main festival runs Friday through Sunday and includes a parade in downtown Renton (Sat 10am), a Rubber Ducky Derby on the Cedar River (Sun, 4:30pm), an art show, and more kids' activities all weekend along. Check the website for more details and locations. 425.430.6528 http://www.rentonriverdays.org Ongoing Daily except Thu 7/22/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed 11am-5pm; Fri-Sun 11am-8pm Cost: Free admission; fees for some activities |
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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 490268 | Farm TotsChildren 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 |
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| Films 520800 | The Iron Giant (PG)Families are invited for an outdoor screening of The Iron Giant, the story of a giant metal robot falls to the earth. 425.253.8300 http://www.enjoyeverett.org 7/24/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: Dusk Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 513600 | The Emperor's New ClothesLast Leaf Theater Productions presents the classic story about a pompous and foolish emperor. 206.362.7550 http://www.kcls.org/shoreline 7/24/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 11am 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 512816 | Lunch Bunch Story TimeKids are invited to bring a lunch and listen to stories. 425.450.1765 http://www.kcls.org/bellevue Ongoing Each Mon, Fri 6/26/09 - 8/14/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n 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 500096 | Game OnTeens are invited to hang out and play video games at the library. 206.733.9125 http://www.spl.org 7/24/09 Ages: 12-18 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500144 | Images of ChinaDragon Arts Studio performs a Chinese puppet show at the community center. 206.362.4378 http://www.spl.org 7/24/09 Ages: 2-19 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 513554 | Making the GameTeens can learn about the game industry from Digipen and participate in a hands-on lab to build an actual game. Advance registration is required. 425.888.0554 http://www.kcls.org/northbend 7/24/09 Ages: 13-19 Time: 3pm 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 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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