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Say it ain't so! The giggles keep a-rolling this week with parades, pirates, and jugglers a'plenty.

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Arrrr you coming?
Even awful pirate puns can’t keep you away from this salty show: the Misadventures of Cap’n Arr. Pull on your eye patch and pegleg on down to see this funny pirate and his dancing parrot! You can even come dressed in your pirate gear! Free. All ages. West Fenwick Park, 3824 Reith Road, Kent. Thursday, July 24, noon-1 p.m.
 
Think fast!
Or rather, think quick….Jason Quick, amazing one-armed master juggler! Catch the show on Ninth Avenue behind the library. Free. All ages. Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. S.E., Olympia. Thursday, July 24, 2-3 p.m.
 
Killer (whale) carnival
Celebrate with your pod at Silverdale Whaling Days! The Seafair party includes fireworks (Friday, 10 p.m.), daily entertainment on the Family Stage, a kids' area with carnival rides, canoe races, bike rodeo, pancake breakfast (Saturday, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.), the Great Kitsap Duck Race, and a parade (Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon). The schedule, it is here. Most fun's free. All ages. 360-692-1107. Friday, July 25, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, July 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
 
Yee-haw!
Gitcher critters down 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 tricked out as a kids' 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 extra-special KidsUp! Playground. Located at Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island. Saturday, July 26, noon-8 p.m.
 
Whirled party
That’s right, it’s a spin-out of a soiree as Pierce County celebrates cultural diversity with performances by One World Taiko, the African All Stars, and New Age Flamenco; crafts and food from cultures around the world; and tons of multi-cultural fun in the International Kid Zone. It's Ethnic Fest at Wright Park, 501 S. I St., Tacoma. Free. All ages. Saturday, July 26, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, July 27, noon-5:50 p.m.
 
What, more juggling?
What is it with all the tossing and catching? Must be something in the air….here’s another chance to catch some silly circus fun with kid-favorite entertainer Eric Haines and his juggling and variety show. Free. All ages. Huntamer Park, Seventh Avenue Southeast, Lacey. 360-491-0857. Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 p.m.
 
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grand opening Southward bound

Westfield Southcenter throws open its doors on Friday, July 25, so the public can get a peek at its gargantuan renovation. Folks are expected to start lining up at 7 a.m. in the south parking lot, but if you're not quite that eager to be the first inside the mall, make tracks to the innovative Kids Play Space on Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for animal-themed activities. Nancy Stewart performs on Saturday at 11 a.m.

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TMNT Mutant movie stars

No, we’re not talking about Lindsey and Paris! These are the original green teens, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can win their new DVD – just email us your mailing address to enter. Be sure to put “mutants” in the subject line.

 
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