Seattle Events July 25, 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 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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| Fairs & Festivals 522917 | ArtrageousAn art fair in Auburn features live performances, art activities for kids and adults, demonstrations, and food for sale. 253.931.3043 http://www.auburnwa.gov 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 505771 | Ballard SeafoodFestGet your Viking on and celebrate sun, seafood, and Scandinavia in downtown Ballard with arts and crafts for sale, contests, kids' activities, and entertainment on three stages. http://www.seafoodfest.org Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm Cost: Free admission |
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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 513652 | Create Your Own Bookish BeastKids are invited to draw and paint monsters from books and myths. Advance registration is required. 425.747.2390 http://www.kcls.org/newportway 7/25/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: 1pm 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 513526 | Teen Author EventTeens can meet some of the best new local children and teen authors, including Mary Jane Beaufrand, Louise Spiegler, Royce Buckingham, Liz Gallagher, Sundee Frazier, Erik Korhel, and others. 425.450.1765 http://www.kcls.org/bellevue 7/25/09 Ages: 13-19 Time: 2pm 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 520787 | Manga DrawingNicole Pelham of NDP Comics teaches teens the basics of Japanese comic style drawing, and how to create a character. Advance registration is required. 425.257.8030 http://www.epls.org 7/25/09 Ages: 11-19 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 520788 | Manga DrawingNicole Pelham of NDP Comics teaches teens the basics of Japanese comic style drawing, and how to create a character. Advance registration is required. 425.257.8030 http://www.epls.org 7/25/09 Ages: 11-19 Time: 3:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500103 | Game OnKids are invited to hang out and play video games at the library. 206.684.4063 http://www.spl.org 7/25/09 Ages: 4-18 Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500145 | Images of ChinaDragon Arts Studio performs a Chinese puppet show at the library. 206.684.4711 http://www.spl.org 7/25/09 Ages: 2-19 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500415 | Ponte el ritmoSeattle performers Elsita and El Jefe perform Afro-Latino music with fun and humor. 206.386.4227 http://www.spl.org 7/25/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500041 | Burke CircusStaffers from Burke Museum lead an interactive game with familiar storybook characters, museum specimens, puppets and prizes. 206.684.7519 http://www.spl.org 7/25/09 Ages: 2-10 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500078 | Eco ArtsThe Nature Consortium teaches kids how to create art with recycled and reused materials. Advance registration is required. 206.684.7444 http://www.spl.org 7/25/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 512812 | Just ImagineBring your thinking cap and dancing shoes to explore the library with Northwest musical performer Nancy Stewart. 425.450.1765 http://www.kcls.org 7/25/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 448727 | Toddler Tales and TrailsToddlers and preschoolers can enjoy stories and a nature walk. Held at the Audubon Center. Advance registration is recommended. 206.652.2444 http://sewardpark.audubon.org 7/25/09 Ages: 2-5 Time: 11am-12n Cost: Adults $4; Children (5-14) $2, (0-4) 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 500532 | Family Low Tide Beach WalkA Discovery Park naturalist leads an exploration of the intertidal world of sea stars, moon snails, sea anemones and clams on the sandy South Beach. This walk is especially good for families with small children. Register in advance. 206.386.4236 http://www.seattle.gov/parks 7/25/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 521745 | Tropical Rain Forest: Warm and WildThe zoo hosts a special "eye-to-eye" tour that teaches visitors about what's involved in caring for animals in the tropical rain forest exhibit and offers opportunities to get an up-close view of a bird at the Conservation Aviary. Advance registration is required; registration forms area available online. 206.548.2500 http://www.zoo.org 7/25/09 Ages: 8-18 Time: 12:45pm-2:15pm 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 505720 | Star PartySeattle Astronomical Society sets up telescopes and invites families for an up-close look at the night sky. The event is cancelled in case of rain or heavy clouds. 206.523.ASTR http://www.seattleastro.org 7/25/09 Ages: 4-18 Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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