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Spirited exchange. Head to the Washington State History Museum on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7–8, for its annual In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival. Enjoy free performances by Native singers, musicians and dance groups, and browse a marketplace full of works by local Native arti
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In the Seattle area, summer often doesn’t reliably start until well past the solstice. By the time the days start to shorten in August, we can often count on hot days and warm nights, which is perfect weather for our activity suggestions below. Enjoying the region’s best season doesn’t have to invol
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Yellow fever. New York–based children’s entertainer Danna Banana, named “Best Party Entertainer” by New York Magazine, performs at King County Libraries this month. Check him out at the Des Moines Library on May 3, 10:30 a.m.; Federal Way 320th on May 5, 7 p.m.; Shoreline Library on May 11, 11 a.m.
...Waite a sec. Enjoy a morning of rockin’ music for kids — and support a great cause! The Brian Waite Band performs reggae- and bluegrass-influenced rock 'n' roll at a benefit to support Homewaters Project, a nonprofit group that connects youth to urban nature. Show up at 10 a.m. for nature activities
...Dance chance. Papas can take their daughters out for a special night on the town — or, at least at the community center — in Lacey on Saturday, Feb. 6. Preregister (and they mean it; no tickets sold at the door) for one of two Daddy & Daughter Dances: The Princess Ball, 3–5 p.m., is for girls a
...Bargain alert. The new year is a great time to take up a new interest, and this month (Jan. 4–30), Seattle has got a deal for you. Families can take a class at any Seattle community center or pool this month for just $2, and if you like it, you can register for the rest of the class for a prorated a
...Polar Plunge. Join friends and neighbors for an icy dip in Long Lake to welcome the new year — or just hang out and cheer on the swimmers and enjoy a campfire, music and warm drinks. The fun begins at noon on Friday, Jan. 1, with the plunge at 1 p.m. Free. Long Lake Park, 2790 Carpenter Road S.E., L
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