Seattle Events July 4, 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 514729 | Lake Union Wooden Boat FestivalThe annual Wooden Boat Festival features visiting vessels, public rides, activities for kids, demonstrations, the Quick & Daring 24-hour boat-building race, family boat building, food, live music, and more. 206.382.2628 http://www.cwb.org Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-6pm 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 510272 | Fourth at the Farm CelebrationFamilies can celebrate the holiday with wagon rides, music, farm animals, refreshments, and seasonal fruits and vegetables, both U-pick and farm stand. 425.869.9777 http://www.south47farm.com Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free admission; fees for some activities |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514993 | Fireworks over Des MoinesFamilies can celebrate the Fourth in Des Moines with a performance by Jr. Cadillac followed by a 20-minute fireworks show. http://66.175.... ommission.html 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 510757 | CityBlastFoursquare hosts a July 4th bash that features an inflatable fun zone, face painting, balloon animals, a 5K, live entertainment, and a fireworks show. Advance registration for the 5K is available at the website. http://www.cityblast2009.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Fun Zone 6pm; Entertainment 9pm; Fireworks 10pm Cost: CityBlast admission $5; 5K $25-$35 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514981 | Fourth at the LakeNewcastle's holiday celebration includes family activities, live music, and a 20-minute fireworks show. Free parking and shuttle service is available at Newcastle Elementary. Check the website for details. http://www.ci.newcastle.wa.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515000 | Pacific Northwest Black Community FestivalA celebration of African American culture and arts at Judkins Park includes music, food, vendors, children's activities, a parade and Independence Day festivities. plmajors@pnbcf.com http://www.pnbcf.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514743 | Fourth of July KirklandFamilies can start off their celebration by visiting the Marina Park Pavilion to complete craft projects with flags, pinwheels, and tattoos. A children's parade begins at Market and Central at 11:30 am; the old-fashioned parade departs from the same location at noon. Festivities also include live music, inflatables, plenty of food for sale, and a "duck dash" at 4pm. The fireworks display begins in Marina Park at 10:15pm. Check the website for a complete event schedule. http://www.celebratekirkland.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-10:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514774 | Capitol Hill Independence Day Community PicnicFamilies are invited to bring a picnic for live music, face painting, a pie eating contest, picnic games, and root beer floats from Molly Moon's. http://www.calandersonpark.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514744 | Star-Spangled CelebrationFamilies can enjoy live entertainment, a costume parade, inflatables, balloon clowns, face painting, jugglers, old-fashioned games, arts and crafts, and fireworks at around 10pm. Details are available online. 425.670.5732 http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-10:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514741 | Fourth of July SplashKent celebrates the holiday with old-fashioned games, athletic skill competitions, hands-on art projects, watermelon and pie eating contests, face painting, inflatables, a classic car show, a boat parade, live entertainment, and a fireworks display. Check the website for a complete event schedule. Free shuttle buses run every 20 minutes from Kent Fire Station (15625 SE 272nd Street), Kentwood High School (25800 164th Street SE), and the Park and Ride at 132nd and 272nd. 253.856.5050 http://www.ci.kent.wa.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-11pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514999 | Fourth on the PlateauFamilies are invited for live music, food, and fireworks in Sammamish. 425.295.0500 http://www.ci.sammamish.wa.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514746 | Tacoma Freedom FairTacoma's waterfront comes alive with seven live performance areas, games, kids' entertainment, two food courts, a car show, an air show, an open-air market, and fireworks (10:10pm). Check the website for a complete event schedule. http://www.freedomfair.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-10:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514748 | Red, White and BluesFood, fun, and fireworks are on tap in Federal Way today at a holiday event that features party games, sports clinics, art activities, live music, and more. The fireworks show begins at 10:15pm. http://www.cityoffederalway.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-11pm Cost: Free; Parking $7 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 507476 | Family Fourth at Lake UnionThe Family Fourth offers a day of family activities, food booths, and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Union. A children's playfield (12n-8pm) features kite making, face painting, inflatables, and workshops by performers from Teatro ZinZanni. Expect dizzying crowds and road closures (check road info on the website) - consider taking the bus or the Burke-Gilman Trail to the park. Barbecues, alcohol, personal fireworks, and pets are taboo - and security is tight. http://www.chasefamily4th.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Activities 12n; Fireworks 10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514749 | Colors of Freedom Fourth of JulyEverett honors the diversity of American culture with a pancake breakfast (8am at the Flying Pig, 2929 Colby Avenue); a Yankee Doodle Dash; a parade (11am); a street fair (12n-3pm at First Baptist Church Wetmore Avenue and 23nd); and live music, kids' activities, and a food fair in Legion Park. Check the website for event details. 425.257.8300 http://www.everettwa.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-11pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514752 | Renton's Fabulous Fourth of JulyPrior to the fireworks display over Lake Washington (10pm), families can enjoy live entertainment, children's activities, face painting, and concessions from Ivar's and Kidd Valley. Check the website for parking information; there's no shuttle service this year. http://rentonw... t.aspx?id=5920 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 510279 | Bothell Freedom FestivalBothell's patriotic party begins with a pancake breakfast (8:30am-10:30am) at the Downtown Firehouse (10726 Beardslee Boulevard), followed by a children's parade (11:15am) that marches west on Main Street from 104th Avenue NE to the Bothell-Everett Highway, then heads north to NE 188th Street. The grand parade begins at 12n along the same route. At the park, families can enjoy games, crafts, food, live entertainment, and a re-enactment of the Battle of Concord. 425.486.7430 http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8:30am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514754 | The Great Carnation Fourth of July CelebrationCarnation's holiday celebration includes a parade, hot rods, a 5K run/walk, a pancake breakfast, a strawberry shortcake feast, a full schedule of live entertainment, and, of course, a fireworks show. Check the website for a complete event schedule and list of locations. http://carnation4th.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 510280 | Fourth of July FireworksThe City of Kenmore presents an 18-minute fireworks display over Lake Washington. Public parking is available at the park and at Bethany Bible Church, 6214 NE Bothell Way; Kenmore Lake Building, 6161 NE 175th Street; and Uplake Professional Center, 5723 NE Bothell Way. The city asks that attendees bring flashlights to ensure safety. 425.398.8900 http://www.cityofkenmore.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514772 | Family Fourth at the FortChildren's activities at Fort Dent Park include inflatables, slides, a climbing wall, entertainment, clowns, face painters, stilt walkers, and a tent full activities for preschoolers. The fireworks begin at 10pm. 206.768.2822 http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-11pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514778 | Bellevue Family FourthThe Eastside's largest Fourth of July celebration features a Family Fun Zone with live music, jugglers, stilt walkers, face painting, magicians, picnic games inflatables, and a mini mountain climbing wall. The day's events culminate with a fireworks display at 10:05pm. 425.452.4106 http://www.bellevuedowntown.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 2pm-10:30pm Cost: Free admission; fees for some activities |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514773 | Auburn Fourth of JulyFamilies can enjoy live entertainment, a kids' craft corner, bike parade (12n), inflatables, a climbing wall, trampolines, and a car show. 253.931.3043 http://www.auburnwa.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-4pm Cost: Unlimited play wristband $5; nominal fees for concessions and some activities |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514777 | Bainbridge Island Grand Old Fourth of JulyBainbridge Island's Fourth of July bash offers a smorgasbord of activities for kids and teens, including games, children's performances, putt-putt golf, pony rides, inflatables, a parade, and fireworks over Eagle Harbor. Check the website for a complete event schedule. http://www.bainbridgechamber.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-5pm; fireworks 10pm Cost: Free admission; fees for some activities |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514988 | An Edmonds Kind of FourthEdmonds' annual Fourth of July celebration begins with a 5K Fun Run at 10am, followed by a children's parade at 11:30am (begins on Fifth at Walnut and proceeds east to Main Street), and the main parade at 12n. Activities are held in the park beginning at 2pm and entertainment takes place at Civic Stadium (Sixth Avenue N and Bell Street). The fireworks show at Civic Stadium begins at 10pm. http://www.edmondswa.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-11pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514927 | Twenty-Seven Flags of the United StatesVFW members lead a salute to the American flag with a display of all 27 versions that have officially represented the United States. Each iteration of the flag is presented along with the story of its symbolism. 206.764.5720 http://www.museumofflight.org 7/4/09 Ages: 4-19 Time: 11am & 2pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 507859 | Star-Spangled CelebrationThe museum celebrates the Fourth with buy-one-get-one free admission and patriotic activities. 425.258.1006, ext. 1012 http://www.imaginecm.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm 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 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 490257 | Street ScrambleThirty locations are circled on a map of Wallingford. On foot or bicycle, how many can your family find in two hours? 206.291.8250 info@streetscramble.com http://www.streetscramble.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 1:30pm Cost: $5-$20 |
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