Explore the 1888 log cabin located at Kelsey Creek Farm Park, and discover how pioneers lived: do household and farm tasks, learn about Eastside history and play games. Date: 05/17/2008 Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:Kelsey Creek Farm Park, Bellevue | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 425-450-1049 | Web site
Good Dog Carl Book Signing
Meet the author of the "Good Dog, Carl" books as well as Carl himself! Alexandra Day will sign her latest title, Carl Goes to Summer Camp, and Carl will be on hand to do tricks and pose for pics with the kids. (There's a new children's park across the street from the store, too.) The Original Children's Shop, 4215 E. Madison St., Seattle. Date: 06/07/2008 Time: 1-4 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 206-328-7121
Fraser Cabin Heritage Program
Explore the 1888 log cabin located at Kelsey Creek Farm Park, and discover how pioneers lived: do household and farm tasks, learn about Eastside history and play games. Date: 06/21/2008 Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:Kelsey Creek Farm Park, Bellevue | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 425-450-1049 | Web site
Bear Awareness Week at the Zoo
It's all about the bears! Stop by the Polar Bear exhibit to view the zoo's four male bears. Special learning opportunities and activities will be available throughout the week to learn more about the lives of bears.
Date: 05/11/2008 - 05/17/2008 Time: During zoo hours Location:Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with zoo admission Event Info: (General) 253- 591-5337 | Web site
Exhibitions
Olympic Airshow
Marvel at the wonders of flight aerobatics, see the Uso show, aviation memoribilia and add-on the Bomber tour! All located at the Olympia Regional Airport. Date: 06/14/2008 - 06/15/2008 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location:Olympic Flight Museum, Olympia | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: $10, 6 and under free Event Info: 360-705-3925 | Web site
Mutts Off Main
Come to watch the contests or Mutt Parade at high noon or enter your own mutt in the agility course or dashing doxie race. There will be a fashion show, food and entertainment, doggie vendors, photos, grooming services and more!
Date: 07/12/2008 Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location:Heritage Park, Sumner | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free to spectators, $5 per entry Event Info: 253-299-5520 | Web site
Dante Marioni: Form, Color, Pattern
The exhibit is a survey comprising thirty exceptional glass works crafted over the past two decades by artist, Dante Marioni, known for his mastery of Venetian techniques to create graceful glass forms in bold colors and with classic lines. Included in the exhibition are pieces from the artist’s personal collection as well as one multi-vessel wall display made specifically for this exhibition. Date: 02/16/2008 - 09/21/2008 Time: Open during Museum hours Location:Museum of Glass, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with Museum admission Event Info: 253-284-4750 | Web site
Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass
Take a look at the art and 40-year career of Lino Tagliapietra, known as the maestro of glassblowing. The exhibition comprises 169 objects acquired from the artist’s own collection and collections around the world, including pivotal and renowned series of artistic work, designs made for industry, and private objects that have never been exhibited.
Date: 02/23/2008 - 08/24/2008 Time: Open during Museum hours Location:Museum of Glass, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with Museum admission Event Info: 253-284-4750 | Web site
A Couple of Ways of Doing Something: Photographs by Chuck Close, Poems by Bob Holman
Washington native Chuck Close displays his realist photographic portrait paintings which have been created in a broad range of mediums from computer-generated prints to large-scale tapestries. Each portrait is accompanied by the words of poet Bob Holman and include portraits of his close friends. Date: 03/01/2008 - 06/15/2008 Time: During museum hours Location:Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with museum admission Event Info: 253-272-4258 | Web site
Third Thursday ArtWalk
You know what Third Thursdays mean! It means free admission to the Museum of Glass from 5-8 p.m. Take a chance to see the exhibits or sneak a peak at the Hot Shop! Date: 03/20/2008 - 05/15/2008 Time: Third Thursdays 5-8 p.m. Location:Museum of Glass, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-284-4750 | Web site
Becoming American: Teenagers and Immigration
Imagine growing up in a foreign land. Now imagine doing that as a teenager, one of the most challenging times of your youth. Explore the lives of fifity-nine teenagers growing up as immigrants in America through photographs and captions in their own words. Date: 03/22/2008 - 06/01/2008 Time: Open during museum hours Location:Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with museum admission Event Info: 253-272-3500 | Web site
Living Legacies: Homage to a Maestro
Fifteen contemporary artists are featured in this exhibit as an homage to glass master Lino Tagliapietra. Sculptural works by artists such as Dale Chihuly, Dante Marioni, Richard Marquis and more will be displayed throughout the Museum.
Date: 03/28/2008 - 09/07/2008 Time: During museum hours Location:Museum of Glass, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with museum admission Event Info: 253-284-4750 | Web site
The West the Railroads Made
Head back to an era of coal-fired engines and iron tracks. Learn about how the West was made - through railroads! Over 80 artifacts, rare railroad memoribilia, photos and paintings are included in the exhibit. Date: 04/13/2008 - 01/24/2009 Time: During museum hours Location:Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with museum admission Event Info: 253-272-3500 | Web site
Endagered Species Day at the Zoo
It's national Endanagered Species Day! What better way to honor the endangered critters than visiting the zoo. Special keeper talks will occur throughout the day. Date: 05/16/2008 Time: During zoo hours Location:Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with zoo admission Event Info: (General) 253- 591-5337 | Web site
Bear Awareness Day at NW Trek
A full day dedicated to bears! Learn about the grizzly creatures: what makes them tick, how to keep them at bay, and how to avoid bear break-ins. Visit the black bear exhibit at 11 a.m., the grizzly bear exhibit at 1 p.m., stop by the teddy bear clinic fo a check-up, and join in bear crafts and games throughout the day.
Date: 05/17/2008 Time: During open hours Location:Northwest Trek, Eatonville | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 360-832-6117 | Web site
Queen Victoria's Birthday at Fort Nisqually
The royal reenactors of Fort Nisqually celebrate the birthday of her Majesty, Queen Victoria with the firing of cannons, muskets and toasts. Date: 05/17/2008 Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location:Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Adults $4, students and seniors $3, children $2 Event Info: 253-591-5339 | Web site
Make Way For Tall Ships
In honor of the Tall Ships Festival making waves at the Tacoma Waterfront, the museum will display a selection of maritime-themed prints for viewing. Date: 06/02/2008 - 10/31/2008 Time: During museum hours Location:Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 253-272-4258 | Web site
Point Defiance Flower and Garden Show
Gardening and flowers galore! Adults will love the workshops, exhibits and even afternoon tea and the kids will enjoy the hands-on gardening experiences, and learning about plants and farming--even bugs too! Located at Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl, Tacoma. Date: 06/06/2008 - 06/08/2008 Time: Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Adults $10, 12 and under free with paying adult Event Info: 253-305-1008 | email
Free Third Thursday at TAM
The Museum stays open later on the third Thursday of the month. This month see Ma Chihuly's Floats and hear the sounds of the Tahoma Girls Choir. Date: 06/19/2008 Time: 5-8 p.m. Location:Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-272-4258 | Web site
In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Exhibit
It's the third annual installment of In The Spirit, a juried art exhibit that celebrates the traditions of a classic culture. View works from over 30 contemporary Native American artists. Date: 06/19/2008 - 07/21/2008 Time: During museum hours Location:Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 253-272-3500 | Web site
Third Thursdays at the MOG
Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Glass on the third Thursday of the month. Date: 06/19/2008 - 08/21/2008 Time: Third Thursdays 5-8 p.m. Location:Museum of Glass, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-284-4750 | Web site
Battle of Port Gamble - Civil War Re-enactment
See the action of Civil War re-enactments up close and personal. The Street Battle will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday night near the General Store on Main Street. Saturday kicks off with a 9 a.m. parade and demos and exhitions throughout the day. On Sunday, walk through the camps and view what Civil War living was like. For a full schedule of events visit the event Web site. Located in downtown Port Gamble. Date: 06/20/2008 - 06/22/2008 Time: Fridays 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Adults $7, juniors $5, children free Event Info:Web site
Soar into Story: The Adventures of Raven and Coyote
Enter a story listening theater to hear the voice of a storyteller conjure the raven tale from Caldecott Medal winner, Gerald McDermott's Native American stories. Act out the story of the Raven with costumes, design a story pole, or help Raven return the sun to the sky. Climb onto the mesa as Coyote or re-enact the story through stop animation. Explore the books together while developing literacy skills through play, and open the door to the power of books. Date: 09/01/2008 - 12/31/2008 Time: During museum hours Location:Tacoma Children's Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: With museum admission Event Info: 253-627-6031 | Web site
Faces of Leadership: Presidential Portraiture
This exhibition features over 30 artworks and images of our presidents throughout history from the permanent collections of the Washington State Historical Society. Date: 11/10/2007 - 10/05/2008 Time: Open during Museum hours Location:Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with Museum admission Event Info: 253-272-3500 | Web site
Festivals and Fairs
Remlinger Farms Season Opening and Country Fair
Remlinger Farms unshutters for the season just in time for Mother's Day. Mothers are invited to visit the Customer Service desk for coupons, and the whole family will enjoy checking out the gleaming Mustangs exhibited by Mustangs Northwest. The Country Fair features rides, the steam train, baby animals, musical performance by Eric Ode and a hay maze. Date: 05/10/2008 - 06/08/2008 Time: Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location:Remlinger Farms, Carnation | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: $11, under 1 free Event Info: 425-333-4135 | Web site
Child Safety Fair and Baby Extravaganza
Get all your safety info in one place at Overlake Hospital's annual event. Get a free a carseat check and child fingerprinting and photo IDs, get your picture taken with McGruff the Crime Dog or on a police motorcycle, and visit the Kids Kraft Korner. Date: 05/17/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:Factoria Mall, Bellevue | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 425-688-5259 | Web site
Festival for the Birds
Learn about the world's migratory bird species at the zoo's annual International Migratory Bird Day celebration and enjoy lots of activities and bird demonstrations in the Family Farm. There's a 6:45 a.m. bird walk for all ages and abilities; call 206-548-2500 to register. Date: 05/17/2008 Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 206-615-0076 | Web site
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
Roll up all the fun things you can think of - and you have the Lacey Spring Fun Fair! March on down to the parade on Saturday at noon. Check out the car show, the entertainment stages and best of all -- KidsWorld! St. Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave. S.W., Lacey. Date: 05/17/2008 - 05/18/2008 Time: Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 360-481-4393 | Web site
Livable Communities Fair
Submitted by Christine Matter-Rinehart
The Pierce County Livable Communities Fair features a wide variety of resources promoting livable communities. A new feature at this year’s fair is the Healthy Kids and Green Parenting area. You’ll find information geared toward parents and caregivers of young children and pregnant moms, including representatives from local natural baby gear shops, the Pierce County Breastfeeding Alliance, and several Health Department programs focusing on children’s health and safety. The Health Department's Lead SAFE Program will be offering free blood lead level testing for children and pregnant and nursing moms, and Washington Toxics Coalition will be on hand to test toys for lead and other harmful chemicals, and will share other resources with parents to help ensure children are playing with safe toys. If you have toys you are concerned about, bring them along to the fair to be tested for free. Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D St., Tacoma. Date: 05/17/2008 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-798-4459 | Web site | email
Syttende Mai
Bring your Norwegian Flag to wave at Ballard's homegrown parade down Market Street (3-5 p.m.) -- which happens to be the largest of its kind in the U.S. -- the highlight of its celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day. But spend the whole afternoon in the neighborhood: the Bergen Place plaza downtown features Norwegian music and dancing from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., the Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave. N.W.) hosts traditional Norwegian children's games from 1-3 p.m. and you can have dinner at the Nordic Heritage Museum at 6 p.m. ($45, under 10 free). New this year -- view Norwegian fjord horses for free at a location as yet unannounced. Click on the link for dinner info, directions, schedule. Date: 05/17/2008 Time: Times vary Location: Other Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Northwest Folklife Festival
There' s music everywhere at the annual Memorial Weekend folk and traditional music blowout, from scheduled performances to impromptu jam sessions on the sidewalks. Visitors with kids should check out the Folklife Commons, where kids can dabble in clay animation or a science activity or make a puppets and a batik flag. Date: 05/23/2008 - 05/26/2008 Time: Daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Location:Seattle Center, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Suggested donation $5/person/day Event Info: 206-684-7200 | Web site
Petpalooza
It's a festival just for pets complete with mainstage entertainment, vendor booths, contests, a fun run and even a petting zoo! Kick off the event by entering your furry friend in the Dog Trot - a pet/owner 3K fun run. Don't miss Valentine's Perfirming Pigs, The Parrot Lady and more entertainment!
Date: 05/31/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Location:Game Farm Park, Auburn | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-931-3043 | Web site
Pike Place Market Street Festival
The market's annual benefit fair features the usual music and food, arts and crafts and fun for the kids in the Kids Zone (zucchini races, fish and vegetable paining, a bounce house and more!) and other activities. Click on the link for a music and event schedule. Date: 05/31/2008 - 06/01/2008 Time: Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Kids' Zone Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:Pike Place Market, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Pirate Party
Ar! Celebrate the launch of Kirkland's "summer-long adventure," Sail the Seven Seas, with pirate rockers Captain Bogg & Salty and free hot dogs! Pick up a treasure map at the party (or at www.kirklandparks.net, course code 23223), and visit summer concerts, local businesses and parks in search of family activities and prizes. When you've completed you've completed your map, you get treasure to keep! Date: 05/31/2008 Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Location:North Kirkland Community Center, Kirkland | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 425-587-3350 | Web site
Carnival for the Rain Forest
Submitted by zoey pressey
An event created and staffed by children (with adult supervision) for children. The entire carnival set up, including signs, booths, baked goods and the puppet show are created by the kids. Even the prizes have been donated by children. This low-key carnival is a fundraiser for the Rain Forest Alliance and is perfect for children ages 1-6. All proceeds from tickets will go directly to the Rain Forest Alliance. Rain or shine, come join us at the picnic area in the trees by the tennis courts at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island. Date: 06/01/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Location:Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island | Map It Ages: Ages 1-6 Cost: $5 covers tickets for all booths including a cookie and lemonade. Event Info: 206-769-7662
Maritime Gig Festival
Start your Saturdayout with a pancake breakfast,(8 a.m. at the QFC shopping center on Judson Street), line up to see the parade (10 a.m. along Harborview Drive) and regatta (noon, Gig Harbor Bay) and enjoy lots of kids' activities, including a fishing pond, bouncy house and entertainment (Skanskie Brothers Park, noon-5:30 p.m.). Activities take place in downtown Gig Harbor along Harborview Drive, between Pioneer and Rosedale, and along the waterfront near Jerisich Dock and Skansie Brothers Park. Date: 06/07/2008 - 06/08/2008 Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Most activities free Event Info: 253-851-6865 | Web site
Midsummer Festival
Vasa Park's annual Scandinavian family celebration, now in its 82nd year (and held right in time for Father's Day) includes a parade of a costumed folk dancers and musicians, folk dancing around a midsummer pole (12:30 p.m.), Scandivian crafts and food. Kids can ride ponies (11 a.m.-1 p.m., free) and have their faces painted for free throughout the day, plus enjoy races and games from 3 p.m. forward. The playground, swimming beach and waterslides will be open all day, and a Swedish pancake breakfast will be served from 9 a.m.-noon ($6). On the shores of Lake Sammamish, 3260 W. Lk. Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue. Date: 06/15/2008 Time: Opens 9 a.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free admission. Pancake breakfast $6. Event Info: 425-746-3260 | Web site
Auburn Kids' Day
Come out for kids' activities that include inflatables and arts and crafts, large trucks and tractors, a resource fair and concessions. Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. S.E., Auburn. Date: 06/20/2008 Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Other Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-804-5042 | Web site
Slug Fest
Learn about the slimy slugs that call the Northwest home. Participate in slug school, slug bingo, the slug scavenger hunt, human slug races and more. Date: 06/21/2008 - 06/22/2008 Time: During park hours Location:Northwest Trek, Eatonville | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 360-832-6117 | Web site
Summerfest 2008
Summers coming and it's time to celebrate with live music, over 100 vendors, a Kids Zone ($5 admission), a soccer and golf tournament, a fun run, r/c boat demos, pony rides, dog agility demos and more. The day ends with a showing of Bee Movie, part of the Comcast Outdoor Cinema Movies at dark. It's all happening at Fort Steilacoom Park, Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Lakewood.
Date: 06/21/2008 Time: Noon Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-589-2489 | Web site
Taste of Tacoma
Tacoma's "ultimate family picnic" at Point Defiance Park features tastes from local restaurants, entertainment and kids' activities. Parking is available for $10 per car, or click on the link for transit information. Date: 06/27/2008 - 06/29/2008 Time: Friday, Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Ages: All ages Cost: Free admission. Tastes up to $6. Event Info:Web site
Cowboy Rendezvous
Celebrate the Western lifestyle at the Greenway Days celebration in Cle Elum. On Saturday, check out the horse pull competition at 1:30 p.m. and stay for an evening cookout with a sing-along and bonfire. Sunday is Children's Day, with a mutton-busting competition at 1 p.m. Cowboy crafts and wagon rides are on the schedule for both days. Downtown Cle Elum, Exit 84 off I-90. Exit 84 turns into First Street. Go down the hill through the first stoplight, and look for the tents on the right. Date: 06/28/2008 - 06/29/2008 Time: Saturday 10 a.m.-dark, Sunday mutton-busting competition at 1 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Fenders on Front Street
Take a look at cool cars parked along Front Street in Issaquah and groove to tunes by the Kaleidoscope School of Music (9 a.m.-2 p.m.), The Astro Cats (10:30-11:30 a.m.) and others, and watch cars cruise front street at 4 p.m. It's part of the annual Mountains to Sound Greenway Days. Date: 06/29/2008 Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Midsommarfest
Folk music and dance by costumed performers, flower crown-making and a pole raising are the highlights of this annual (the 50th!) Swedish summer celebration. Newbies can take a mini-dance lesson (and look online for answers to all your pressing Midsommarfest questions), and there are activities for the kids and food and crafts booths. Date: 06/29/2008 Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Location:St. Edward State Park, Kenmore | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
6th Annual Vashon Lavender Farm Tour
Submitted by Dee Simon
Celebrate the joy of lavender! Live music, Northwest food enhanced by lavender and a relaxing atmosphere make this a fun weekend destination. Workshops include how to make a lavender wreath, cooking with lavender, the many uses of lavender in the home and more. Children will have fun with face painting and crafts. Purchase plants for your home garden, wander the fields and pick your own fresh cut lavender. Award-winning Northwest artists share their work in the new Gallery in the field. Visitors arriving on bicycles will get a safe place to lock-up and a free gift. Proceeds benefit the Vashon Youth Council. Fox Farm, 17232 107th S.W., Vashon Island. Date: 07/19/2008 - 07/20/2008 Time: Saturday, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Adults $5, children free Event Info: 206-408-7126 | Web site | email
Wedgwood Art Festival
Submitted by Sarah Bak
The third annual Wedgwood Art Festival features free children's art activities and performances by area musicians. There will also be local artists and craftspeople selling and talking about their work. Come on out and meet your artist neighbors! Held in the Homestreet Bank parking lot, 35th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 84th Street, Seattle. Date: 07/19/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 206-523-8496 | Web site | email
Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair
The 62nd annual crafts fair in Bellevue features juried fine crafts booths, live entertainment and performers, and an excellent Kidsfair, where children can create crafts of their own. The main fair takes place in the parking lot at Bellevue Square, while the Kidsfair is held at the Bellevue Arts Museum. Admission to the museum is free during the fair. Date: 07/25/2008 - 07/27/2008 Time: Friday, Saturday 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Kidsfair runs 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location:Bellevue Square, Bellevue | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free admission Event Info: 425-519-0770 | Web site
Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival and Family Fun Fair
A one-day family music festival and fundraiser for the historic Transmitter Building in the park. Bluegrass music and family fun fair includes children's games, merchant booths and a bonus stage with special music for children. The park also has a walking trail, duck pond and the popular KidsUp! Playground. Located at Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E. Date: 07/26/2008 Time: Noon-8 p.m. Ages: All ages Event Info:Web site
Old Mill Days
For three days the Victorian town of Port Gamble will be alive with carnival rides, fireworks, live music and dancers, a lumberjack competition, vendors and more food than a person can eat. Bring the whole family and Port Gamble Bay and Hood Canal Bridge from the top of the giant Ferris wheel. Date: 09/26/2008 - 09/28/2008 Time: Friday 4-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Poulsbo Viking Fest
Celebrate Syttende Mai, or Norwegian Constitution Day, at Poulsbo's 40th annual festival. Festivities include a parade, participants in traditional Norwegian dress, music and food. Held at Anderson Parkway and Liberty Bay Park in downtown Poulsbo. Date: 05/16/2008 - 05/18/2008 Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Family Day at EMP
EMP hosts a family oriented day on the third Saturday of every month. Enjoy art projects, live music, exhibit tours and workshops for all ages. Today, artist Toi Sennhauser leads an all-ages art workshop (11 a.m.-3 p.m.); Portland band Amelia performs rustic pop off its third CD, A Long, Lovely List of Repairs (12:30 p.m., 2 p.m.); and docents lead bilingual tours of American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music (1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.). Date: 05/17/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location:Experience Music Project, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission: $12-$15, ages 10 and under free Event Info: 206-EMP-LIVE | Web site
Seattle Cheese Festival
Taste cheese and watch cooking demonstrations, and let the kids march down the street in their farm animal costumes (bring yours from home), both days at 10:15 a.m. Takes place on Pike Place in the market, north of Pike Street. Click on the link for a schedule. Date: 05/17/2008 - 05/18/2008 Time: Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location:Pike Place Market, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Edmonds Waterfront Festival
The 21st annual festival at the Port of Edmonds Marina includes a stroller- and dog-friendly 5K walk/run on Saturday; free trout fishing for the kids at the Deer Creek Fish Hatchery (Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.); and hourly entertainment on the Family Stage. Click on the link for the schedule and for information about free shuttles to the Marina, located at 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds. Date: 05/30/2008 - 06/01/2008 Time: Friday, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Location: Other Ages: All ages Cost: $3, 10 and under free Event Info:Web site
Medieval Faire
See a public demonstration dedicated to the study and recreation of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Enjoy armored and rapier combat, archery, dancing, bards, arts & crafts, merchants and more. Families can enjoy singing, daning, storytelling and games in downtown Port Gamble. Date: 05/31/2008 - 06/01/2008 Time: All day Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
PetsWALK
Dress up your pets for a good cause! Help raise money for the Kitsap Humane Society and enter your pet in a 1K or 5K course, frisbee contest, talent contest, costume contest, and more. As a spectator, enjoy K-9 demonstrations and vendor booths too. Register online! Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Rd., Bremerton. Date: 05/31/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free to watch, donations required to participate in walk Event Info: 360-692-6977 | Web site
Roy Pioneer Rodeo
The thrill of the rodeo never fades! Experience bareback riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bull riding, breakaway roping, the clown act, cow milking, team roping, businessman's wild cow milking, and barrel racing at the Roy Fairgrounds, 28300 86th Ave S., Roy.
Date: 05/31/2008 - 06/01/2008 Time: Gates open at noon, rodeo starts at 1:30 p.m. Location: Other Ages: All ages Cost: Adult $10, senior $6, child $4 Event Info: 360-458-6608 | Web site
Visions from our Ancestors
Submitted by Magenta Marie Spinningwind
Native arts, crafts and performances by Unangax Dancers, drummers, flutists, and spoken word artists. Date: 05/31/2008 Time: 1-5 p.m. Location:Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: $10/person includes a free raffle ticket; ages 12 and under free with paying adult
Event Info: 206-387-3737 | email
Meeker Days Festival
It's time for Pierce County's largest street festival with over 15 city blocks of sheer fun and summer enjoyment. Visit three entertainment stages, arts and craft vendors, three food courts, KidZone, antique tractors and lots more! Date: 06/20/2008 - 06/22/2008 Time: Friday noon-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Bainbridge Island Strawberry Festival
The annual fest includes the coronation of the "Children Royal Court" and scrumptious Filipino food dishes like Pork Adobo, Chicken Teriyaki, Lumpia, Pancit and more. Located at the Filipino Community Hall, 7566 N.E. High School Rd., Bainbridge Island. Date: 06/21/2008 Time: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Adults $10, 10 and under $5 Event Info:Web site
Swede Day Midsommar Festival
It's a festival of Nordic porportions! Participate in the Fun Run at 8 a.m., see the Grand Parade at 11 a.m., watch the Majstang and Scandinavian dancers at noon, take time for the meat ball lunch, and hit up the Kid's Zone from noon-3 p.m. with obstacle courses, face painting, a bounce house and more. Located near Swede Hall, 18543 Albany St. S.W., Rochester. Date: 06/21/2008 Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 360-786-5595 | Web site
Indipino (Indian Filipino) Celebration
The best of both worlds -- Native American and Filipino dancers entertain. Enjoy grilled salmon dinner and more. Located at the Filipino Community Hall, 7566 N.E. High School Rd., Bainbridge Island. Date: 06/22/2008 Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: $7 per person Event Info:Web site
America's Festival of Dixieland Jazz
Celebrate the musical style of jazz as artists from throughout the country perform on various stages at St. Martin's University and Huntamer Park. Dance to the tunes, lessons are available. Date: 06/26/2008 - 06/29/2008 Time: Thursday 7 p.m.; Friday 2 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: $15-$35 Event Info:Web site
Old Bellevue Strawberry Festival
The festival, founded originally in 1925, hearkens back to a time when strawberry fields were common around Bellevue. The fields were farmed mostly by farmers of Japanese descent, and the farmers' internment in 1942 during the WWII anti-Japanese hysteria led to the abrupt shutdown of the festival. The festival was revived in 1987 as a way of highlighting the Eastside's agricultural heritage, and today features fresh strawberry shortcake for sale, entertainment, a family area, historical and agricultural exhibits, and a Classic Auto show on Saturday. This year, it's part of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Festival. Crossroads Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue. Date: 06/28/2008 - 06/29/2008 Time: Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Other Ages: All ages Cost: Free admission Event Info: 425-450-1049 | Web site
Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival
Get to know more about the fungus we love to eat! Eat them, learn how to garden with them and learn more about what makes them mushrooms. Enjoy cooking expos with top chefs, see Ciscoe Morris in action, tour the Ostrom Mushroom Farm and participate in more kids activities than you'll know what to do with. Nisqually Middle School, 8100 Steilacoom Rd. S.E., Lacey. Date: 06/28/2008 - 06/29/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Adults purchase $5 mushroom button, children 12 and under free Event Info: 360-701-0994 | Web site
Sumner Summer Arts Festival
Local and regional artists display and sell only handcrafted products at the 35th annual festival. Entertainment is seen and heard on the mainstage and a special kids activity area is set up at Heritage Park.
Date: 08/01/2008 - 08/02/2008 Time: Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-7p.m. Location:Heritage Park, Sumner | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-299-5520 | Web site
Roy Pioneer Rodeo
The thrill of the rodeo never fades! Experience bareback riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bull riding, breakaway roping, the clown act, cow milking, team roping, businessman's wild cow milking, and barrel racing at the Roy Fairgrounds, 28300 86th Ave S., Roy.
Date: 08/30/2008 - 09/01/2008 Time: Gates open at noon, rodeo starts at 1:30 p.m. Location: Other Ages: All ages Cost: Adult $10, senior $6, child $4 Event Info: 360-458-6608 | Web site
Films
Family Movie Afternoons
Discover some of the world's amazing caves in Planet Earth: Caves. Preregistration required.
Date: 05/14/2008 Time: 2-4 p.m. Location:Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, Bellevue | Map It Ages: All ages, ages 1-11 with caregivers Cost: Free Event Info: 425-452-4195
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Dig the book The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian? Then catch the movie at Regal Cinemas in Auburn. It's a special event for the opening and you can play games, win prizes, balloons, and more. Activities are free and open to the public in the theatre lobby. Regal Cinemas, 1101 Supermall Way, Auburn. Date: 05/17/2008 Time: 2-4 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-735-8052 | Web site
Films4Families
The sprawling Seattle International Film Festival screens about one ka-jillion films, most of them for adults, but it does throw the non-childless a bone with the all-ages Films4Families matinee series. View an inexpensive, kid-friendly film on Saturdays and/or Sundays, at various venues around town, during the duration of the festival. For the most up-to-date schedule, visit SIFF's Web site, choose "The Festival" from the menu at the top of the homepage, and browse the film programs in the right-hand sidebar. Date: 05/24/2008 - 06/15/2008 Time: Saturdays, Sundays 11 a.m. Ages: Ages vary Event Info: 206-324-9996 | Web site
Free Family Film Festival
Throughout the summer, visit Regal movie theaters throughout the region and catch a G-rated movie on Tuesdays, a PG-rated movie on Wednesdays. Get tickets at the box office the day of the show. Click on the link for an updated schedule and participating theaters. Date: 06/24/2008 - 08/27/2008 Time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays 10 a.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Movie Day at Crossroads
Drop by for afternoon movies -- projected on the big screen -- and snacks in the community center's game room. Kids under 7 are welcome, but they must have an adult with them, and teens must still be in high school. Date: 04/07/2008 - 06/30/2008 Time: Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. Location:Crossroads Community Center, Bellevue | Map It Ages: Ages 19 and under Cost: Free Event Info: 425-452-4874
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