Seattle Events July 31, 2009
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| Concerts 576557 | Concerts the the MuralBlitzen Trapper and Throw Me the Statue perform a free concert at the Mural Amphitheatre. 206.684.7200 http://www.seattlecenter.com 7/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 504941 | Music in the ParkShamabala brings its Three Dog Night revue to the Park at Bothell Landing. 425.486.7430 http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us 7/31/09 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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| 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 520755 | Magnolia Summerfest and Art ShowMagnolia hosts a two-day Seafair celebration featuring parades, an outdoor movie (Sat dusk), live music, pony rides, train rides, food, and more. 206.284.5836 http://www.mag... org/summer.htm Ongoing Daily 7/31/09 - 8/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 520757 | Umoja Fest African Heritage Festival and ParadeFestivities include an African Heritage parade (Sat 12n) along 23rd Avenue from Union Street to the park, a carnival, live music, and children's activities on Friday and Saturday (10am-4pm), including arts and crafts, drum and dance, storytelling, interactive exhibits, a talent showcase, face painting, book and school supply giveaways, and martial arts demonstrations. Gospel Fest is held on Sunday from 10am-4pm. http://www.umojafamilyfest.com Ongoing Daily 7/31/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-dusk Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 525315 | Seafair Fleet WeekUS Navy, US Coast Guard, and Canadian Navy ships arrive in Elliott Bay (Wed 1pm) and dock at the downtown waterfront (Pier 30) - this annual event kicks off the beginning of Seafair's hydro weekend. Families can tour the ships during their stay. http://www.sea... ents/fleetweek Ongoing Daily 7/29/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Thu-Sat 9:30pm-3:30pm; Sun 12n-3:30pm Cost: Free |
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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 520801 | Kung Fu Panda (PG)The Zamboni Brothers perform a live show followed by an outdoor screening of the popular film Kung Fu Panda, the story of a working class panda's attempts to realize his dream of becoming a kung fu master. 425.253.8300 http://www.enjoyeverett.org 7/31/09 Ages: 8-19 Time: Live show 7:30pm; Film dusk Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 513633 | Anansi the SpiderFamilies are invited for a performance of a West African trickster story with music and shadow puppets. The program is not suitable for children under age four. Free tickets are available beginning one hour before the performance. 253.859.3330 http://www.kcls.org/kent 7/31/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: 2pm 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 513622 | Shake, Rattle and ReadHula hoops, ukuleles, and more get kids singing and dancing in the library during a performance by Harmonica Pocket. 253.630.8761 http://www.kcls.org/covington 7/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 519102 | Shake, Rattle and ReadHula hoops, ukuleles, and more get kids singing and dancing in the library during a performance by Harmonica Pocket. Free tickets are available at 10am at the Reference Desk on the day of the program. 253.839.0257 http://www.kcls.org/320th 7/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500071 | The Creative Conjuring Magic ShowBlack belt magician and "Creative Conjuror" Jeff Evans celebrates summer reading with science stunts, wacky inventions, and magical mayhem. 206.386.4225 http://www.spl.org 7/31/09 Ages: 5-10 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500111 | Game OnChildren are invited to hang out and play video games in a tournament at the library. 206.684.4063 http://www.spl.org 7/31/09 Ages: 4-18 Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500173 | 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. 206.386.1908 http://www.spl.org 7/31/09 Ages: 7-19 Time: 1pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 500497 | Zinery 101Lucy Morehouse of Ong Ong Press teaches teens about zines and helps them create zines of their own. Advance registration is required. 206.684.4089 http://www.spl.org 7/31/09 Ages: 12-19 Time: 2pm 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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| 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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