Hooo boy - bring the heat!

Baby, it's hot 'round here! But that doesn't have to mean "bothered!" Check out the chill fun this week. 

Family coolness here.

Whale said
Silverdale celebrates Seafair in a big, big way during Whaling Days -- there's fireworks (Friday, 10 p.m.), daily entertainment on the Family Stage, a kids' area, canoe races, bike rodeo, pancake breakfast, and a parade (Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon). Here's the sched! Street fair: Friday, July 24, 5-10 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ye olde familie funne
Fur shure. Hark back to the fur-trade era, when Fort Nisqually was built for the Hudson's Bay Company. Bring a picnic supper for Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually, featuring games, music and dancing of the mid-1800s. Note: the Candy Cannon will be fired throughout the evening! Lemonade and ice cream will be available while supplies last. $3-$6, ages 3 and under free. All ages. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St. #11, Tacoma. Friday, July 24, 6-9 p.m.

ArtRageous!
Auburn gets all artsy this weekend with their annual ArtRageous event. Art demonstrations - from painting to woodworking - and and hands-on activities will keep your family fascinated. Plus, check out great food and face painting, and when the kids get all funned out, visit the nearby Les Gove Spray Park. Free. All ages. Les Gove Park, 11th Street and Auburn Way South, Auburn. Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Shark party
Grab your chums and head down for some toothy fun at the aquarium! It's time for shark enrichment - and fun sharky games! Free with admission. All ages. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma. Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

GrassTastic!
Again with the hybrid words. If you like your grass on the blue side, you'll love the Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival and Family Fun Fair, a one-day family music festival and fundraiser for the historic Transmitter Building. Enjoy music, 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 super-cool KidsUp! Playground. Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island. Families $15. All ages. Saturday, July 25, noon-8 p.m.

Comic booked
Lacey's got good times for kids all summer long! This week, wacky physical comedy with Henrik Bothe. Free. All ages. Huntamer Park, Seventh Avenue Southeast and Woodland Square Loop., Lacey. Ongoing, Tuesdays through Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m.

'Sup, cupcake?

Keep spreading that sugar around! Cupcake Royale opened an arty new location on Capitol Hill (1111 E. Pike) on July 22 -- head over to check out the "peepshow" window at the back of the store, where kids can watch baking and frosting in process.

Questing for fun?

So much to do, so much to see at KidsQuest Children's Museum in Factoria! Our pals at KQ have kitted us out with lots of free admission tickets to share with our readers!

To win free tickets, good until Aug. 1, email us your name and the number of tickets you'd like. Be sure to put "KidsQuest" in the subject line.