Kids can meet a live critter from the zoo, watch a puppet show, figure out who's in the Mystery Box, design a play space for an animal and watch it explore, and other fun at the Zoomazium's daily animal-themed exploration program. Date: 01/01/2010 - 04/30/2010 Time: Daily 10:30 a.m. Location:Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Map It Ages: Toddlers Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 206-684-4800 | Web site
Shake, Rattle and Roar
Interactive animal-themed movement and music for little ones and a caregiver, held daily at the zoo's indoor Zoomazium play space. Date: 01/01/2010 - 04/30/2010 Time: Daily 11:30 a.m. Location:Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Map It Ages: Toddlers Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 206-684-4800 | Web site
Open Gym Time
Drop by the gym for open play on the equipment: Mondays-Fridays, noon-2 p.m., ages 7 and under only; Mondays-Fridays 2-4 p.m., ages 8 and up; Saturdays noon-2 p.m., all ages. This is an ongoing event, so check the gym's Web site for unexpected schedule changes and holiday closures. Date: 01/02/2010 - 03/31/2010 Time: See above Location:Metropolitan Gymnastics, Kent | Map It Ages: See above Cost: One hour $6, two hours $8 Event Info: 425-282-5010 | Web site
Free Friday Night at the HOCM!
The first Friday of every month marks free fun time at the museum. On Jan. 8, the Thurston County Sheriff will be on hand to do ID cards and eye scans, and PlayWise early learning activities will be available from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for ages 2-5. Date: 01/08/2010 - 04/02/2010 Time: First Fridays 5-9 p.m. Location:Hands On Children's Museum, Olympia | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 360-956-0818 | Web site
Toddler Open Gym
Let the little ones blow off steam in the community center's large gym. This is an ongoing event, so check with the center for unexpected schedule changes. Date: 01/23/2010 - 03/31/2010 Time: Tuesdays, Thursdays 2-4 p.m.; Wednesdays, Fridays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location:Bitter Lake Community Center, Seattle | Map It Ages: Ages 5 and under Cost: $2/child Event Info: 206-684-7524 | Web site
Indoor Playground
Submitted by Julie Codd
Fun indoor playground with slides, ball pit, playhouses, tunnels, climbing toys and much more! Warm in the winter - and a cool place to play in the summer! Date: 02/05/2010 - 05/15/2010 Time: Sundays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mondays-Fridays 9:30-11 a.m., noon-2 p.m., 3-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location:Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, Mountlake Terrace | Map It Ages: Crawlers-age 5 Cost: Drop in fee: $3, $3.50 for non-residents of Mountlake Terrace
Event Info: 425-776-9173 | Web site | email
Toddler Play Room
Indoor playtime in the community center's playroom, which is stocked with plastic climbers, kitchen toys, blocks and more. The room is closed when the community center is closed, and parents are requested to not bring food or drink inside. This is an ongoing event, so check with the center for unexpected schedule changes. Date: 09/03/2007 - 03/31/2010 Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays 1-8 p.m. Location:Ballard Community Center, Seattle | Map It Ages: Ages 3 and under Cost: $2/family Event Info: 206-684-4093 | Web site
Little Tykes Play Gym
Kids get the run of the gym, and mats, balls and trikes to play on. Your own clean riding toy is also welcome. The schedule could change without notice, so call ahead to confirm before dropping by.
Date: 09/08/2009 - 03/31/2010 Time: Mondays, Fridays 1-3 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location:Meadowbrook Community Center, Seattle | Map It Ages: Ages 1-5 Cost: $2 Event Info: 206-684-7522 | Web site
