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Prince Charming.
Go ahead, give us a kiss! It's a toadally great week for frog lovers, dancers, and dinophiles. Di-no-mite!
Hundreds o' happs! Full calendar here.
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Leapster
Take the tadpoles to love up some frogs at a hoppin' hoot to celebrate Leap Day at the Zoo. Krank up their inner Kermits with frog exhibits, frog masks, a mural to decorate, and a Froggy Frolic at 1 p.m. that'll take you through the zoo's frog, toad and amphibian exhibits. Fun frog stuff in Zoomazium, too. It's the year of the frog! Why, you ask? Because they are in trouble! Read about the worldwide frog extinction problem here. If your kids (ages 3-12) wear green or frog-themed gear, they'll get in for free. Free with admission for adults and kids not in frog getup ($8-$11, 2 and under free). Woodland Park Zoo, 750 N. 50th St., Seattle. 206-684-4800. Friday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Tadpole Rap
More froggy festivities at the aquarium. Learn about the plight of frogs and amphibians worldwide with frog-themed fun that includes games, stories and frog calling, and "frogwomen" diving in the Windows on Washington Waters exhibit at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free with admission ($10-$15, ages 3 and under free). All ages. Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4300. Friday, Feb. 29-Sunday, March 3, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Paleo Play
You know you love dem bones! And you love to annoy others by trying to pronounce hypsilophodon. It's Dino Day at the Burke. Check out 21 feet of 125-million-year-old ichthysauric coolness and the brand-new giant nothosaur; watch real paleontologists at work on a real T rex fossil bone; and set the kids loose on a pile of fossil-containing shale. Free with admission ($5-$8, 4 and under free). The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington campus, corner of 17th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 45th Street, Seattle. 206-543-5590. Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Kitteh Andretti
Cat careening out of control? Make yourself feel better: There are weirder cats than yours. At least, puppet cats. The Zambini Brothers present The Fattest Kitty on EARTH! $4. All ages. Alki Bathhouse Theater, 2701 Alki Ave. S.W., Seattle. 206-684-7430. Saturday, March 1, 1 p.m.
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Kiss a Boo-Boo
This won't hurt a bit! It's a health fair, just for kids, featuring a Teddy Bear Clinic, a visit from the Tooth Fairy, finger casting, ambulance tours, and a wheelchair obstacle course. Kewl! Free bike helmets and fittings, too, but don't be late -- 'cuz they'll run out. Free. Ages 3-8. Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, 4800 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle. 206-987-5724. Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Spokespeople
Baby, you were born to ride! Tune up those bikes, whip on those helmets, and set off with your family on a voyage. A voyage of discovery. Of neighborhood centers. It's a new monthly ride for families, on the first Saturday of every month, starting at the Wallingford Playfield in Seattle. No helmet? Buy one on site. Experts say kids under 1 should never ride - even in a trailer or bike seat - find out why here. Free. Ages 1 and up. Ages 9 and up for road biking. 4219 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle. 206-547-9569. Saturday, March 1, 2-4 p.m.
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Step Lively
What is up with you and your noodle dancing? It's time to get some skillz! Take the kids to learn from a pro at the Greenwood Family Dance. Shuffle and glide to old-time and folk music while learning a few moves from Charmaine Slaven of Seattle string band The Tallboys. It's the best thing West of the Ozarks! Do not miss! Water and fruit are served during the dance, but it's an allergy-aware event -- don't bring snacks. Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N. 85th St., Seattle. $4-$6, family $15. All ages. 206-985-4468.Sunday, March 2, 3-5 p.m.
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