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Wazzup?
It's a kite, silly! Check out KiteFest, ArtsFair, and bluegrass, if you dare.
Plus, win cool stuff below.
There's fun in the air here. |
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Barn party
Party amongst the pottery as singer-songwriter Eric Ode plays Pottery Barn Kids at Bellevue Square (425-451-2966) on Thursday, while Alleyoop performs at University Village (206-527-5560) on Friday. Free. All ages. Thursday, July 24 (Bellevue) and Friday, July 25 (Seattle), 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at both locations. |
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Craftastic!
Block after block of crafts booths, live entertainment and performers, and an excellent Kidsfair, where children can create crafts of their own….it’s the Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair! The main fair takes place in the parking lot at Bellevue Square, while the Kidsfair is held at the Bellevue Arts Museum across the street. Bonus: Admission to the museum is free during the fair! All ages. 425-519-0770. Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 27, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Yee-haw!
Herd your critters onto the ferry for a one-day fest of pickin’ and vittles’…it’s the Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival and Family Fun Fair! The one-day family music festival is also a fundraiser for the historic Transmitter Building in the park, which is being converted into a children's activity center. Check out 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 beautifully designed KidsUp! Playground. Located at Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island. Families $15. Saturday, July 26, noon-8 p.m. |
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Strings attached
Life’s a breeze at KiteFest 2008! Blow over for plenty of kite-related activities for families, including kite flying, stunt kite demos and kite-building booths, plus storytelling for the kids, music, and family wellness information. All ages. Free. Magnuson Park (Kite Hill), 7400 Sand Point Way, Seattle. Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Spokes people
Pull on those slinky padded shorts, it’s time for the 20th annual Seafair bike ride in North Bend/Snoqualmie -- featuring long rides for the dedicated and a family ride for the trail-a-bike set. The easy four-mile family ride takes you through downtown Snoqualmie with a stop at Snoaqualmie Elementary School for a visit with Gennie Blue the Clown. Start and finish at Meadowbrook Farm, and stick around for an afterparty that includes food, entertainment by juggling duo Brothers from Different Mothers and family fun. Riders are treated to free breakfast and lunch, and great food along the route. 1599 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. Day-of registration: adults $40, kids $8. Sunday, July 27, start between 7-10 a.m., finish family ride by 1 p.m. |
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Kickin' brass
Here’s an idea that really blows: a free concert by a brass quintet! Enjoy hot dogs and lemonade on the lawn, then marvel at your proximity to a tuba during "Blast! The Power of Brass.” Lakeside School, 14050 First Ave. N.E., Seattle. $8. Ages 6-10 with caregiver. 206-283-8808. Tuesday, July 29, food 6 p.m., concert 7 p.m. |
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