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Mappy New Year!
It's nearly 2009 - do you know where your family fun is? We do: Read on!
And have a safe and happy New Year!
Full calendar here; and here's the holiday fun. |
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Mach me
Tour the hottest mach-ing bird around - the Mach 3 Blackbird, the world's fastest piloted jet! This swoopy-cool stealth aircraft is on display, and you can tour it tip to tail -- under the guidance of knowledgeable docents -- at this annual winter break event. Free with admission: $7.50-$14, ages 4 and under free. All ages. The Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle. 206-764-5720. Through Jan. 4: Daily, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
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Just chillin'
Why, you ask? Because flinging your winter-white bod into a fffffreezing lake is ffffun! Well, Lake Washington's not technically freezing (50 degrees F), so I'm sure you're convinced. If you're not convinced (not Norwegian?), join me shoreside for hot drinks, a bonfire and mockery of the sopping. This year's Polar Plunge has a theme: "Freeze for a Reason" -- bring a donation for the local food bank. Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive, Kirkland. Free. All ages. (Seattleites, there's a Polar Plunge for you, too.) 425-587-3300. Thursday, Jan. 1 1 p.m. |
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Walky talky
Kick off 2009 with a non-competitive 6.2-mile walk with the Emerald City Wanderers through West Seattle neighborhoods. A 5K option is available for those who want a shorter walk, and strollers are OK. It's free, but everyone must register before walking. Start at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave. S.W., Seattle. All ages. 206-935-3225. Thursday, Jan. 1: Start between 9 a.m.-1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. |
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Step aside, Liesl
I'm warming up my pipes for the big sing-along Sound of Music. Dress up as your favorite Von Trapp (lederhosen optional) and sing along (and boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys) with one of film's great musicals. The audience will vote for the best costume, and you'll get a goody bag filled with props to use at appropriate times during the action. $18-$25. Ages 5 and up. The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS. Friday, Jan. 2 7 p.m.; Saturday Jan. 3 2 p.m.
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South of the border
Microsoft...Mexico...Redmond's got it all this week! Celebrate a cherished Mexican holiday tradition -- the Los Santos Reyes festival -- as part of the city's annual RedmondLights celebration. Events include live mariachi music, traditional Mexican dancing, a play for the kids depicting the story of Los Santos Reyes (the Three Kings) and regional Mexican food. Tickets are required for entry; pick up at the front desk of the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center (16600 N.E. 80th St.). Held at Redmond High School, 17272 N.E. 104th St., Redmond. Free. All ages. Note time change (the event was previously scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 3 at 5 p.m.): Sunday, Jan. 4 3 p.m. |
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Fine swine
Pot-bellied pigs do all sorts of tricks -- everything short of cooking the audience dinner. (Probably a good thing, unless you're partial to slops!) Valentine's Performing Pigs put on a funny, fascinating show for all ages. $3 at the door. All ages. Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. 206-783-2244. Sunday, Jan. 4 10:30 a.m., noon |
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Cheap skate
An all-day skate session for winter break (bargain!). The arena advises that the schedule is subject to change without notice, so call to confirm before dropping by. Adults $6.50, ages 6-12 $5.50, skate rental $3. All ages. Highland Ice Arena, 18005 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline. 206-546-2431. Thursday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 2 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
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Alien concept
Eddie Murphy looks like a man, but he’s really a spaceship carrying tiny little aliens on a mission to Earth. We have copies of Meet Dave to give away! To enter, email us your mailing address – and put “meet dave” in the subject line |
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Mark your calendars!
Our annual Preschool Preview Nights are nearly here – with two dates and two locations just for you. On Jan. 7, it's downstairs at Seattle's Town Hall, and on Jan. 14, visit Bellevue's Meydenbauer Center. We’ll bring dozens of preschools together for you to compare. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. – and it’s free! |
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Goldyhands and the Three Bows
It's musical fun for the littlest kids (babies through age 6): Bellevue Philharmonic's Little Maestro series, featuring Linda and Lisa of Let Your Music Shine!
Here's a sweet deal, just for ParentMappers: buy one ticket to any January concert, get the second free! This month's show: Goldyhands and the Three Bows. For tickets, click here, search for "Goldyhands" and enter the code "Map". See you there! |
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