Flying Heritage Collection
Submitted by Nancy Wennersten
Flying Heritage Collection, located at Paine Field in Everett, is the perfect way to spend a rainy day inside. FHC boasts last-of-their-kind aircraft and artifacts from WWII, restored to the highest level of authenticity. Each aircraft has a story and FHC docents are on hand to give you all the exciting details. After your tour, stop by the gift shop and purchase an aviation inspired toy, bottle of wine or a book written by FHC Military aviation curator, Cory Graff. Date: 01/15/2010 - 04/15/2010 Time: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett, WA 98204 | Map It Ages: Ages 5 and up Cost: $8-$12, under 5 free Event Info: 425-342-4243 | Web site
Facing Mars
Submitted by Elin Waldman
Would you leave behind your family, friends, and familiar surroundings to risk your life on a three-year, round-trip voyage to Mars? In Facing Mars, you have the chance to answer this question twice: as you enter the exhibition and again as you exit. While exploring each of the 28, thought-provoking exhibits, take the opportunity to reflect on your initial answer and some of the ethical questions about human exploration of Mars. Date: 01/30/2010 - 05/09/2010 Time: Winter hours: Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location:Pacific Science Center, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 206-443-2001 | Web site | email
Tinkertoy
Kids can visit 10 stations, where they can design and build their own Tinkertoy creations. Date: 02/13/2010 - 05/23/2010 Time: Mondays-Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location:Children's Museum, Seattle, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: $7.50/person Event Info: 206-441-1768 | Web site
Terri Lee and Family
Submitted by Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art
This temporary exhibit at the doll museum feature mid 20th-century Terri Lee dolls, along with accessories and clothing. Date: 02/27/2010 - 05/16/2010 Time: Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. Location:Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, Bellevue | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Ages 4 and under free, adults $8, seniors 65+ $7, ages 5-17 $5 Event Info: 425-455-1116 | Web site | email
Art for Peace
Orca K-8 students from the Arts Corps program have created mandalas as a way of exploring mandalas' cultural history and their visual representation of peace. The mandalas are on display at Columbia City Gallery in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood. Date: 03/10/2010 - 04/25/2010 Time: Wednesdays-Fridays noon-8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: 4864 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118 | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Alexander Calder: The Balancing Act
View dozens of works by the sculptor, including one of his largest mobiles. Date: 10/15/2009 - 04/11/2010 Time: Wednesdays–Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Location:Seattle Art Museum, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: $9-$15, ages 12 and under free Event Info: 206-654-3100 | Web site
BODIES...The Exhibition
Submitted by Arie Dekker
BODIES…The Exhibition gives visitors the chance to see inside carefully preserved, real anatomical specimens and learn the detailed structure and function of the human body. The exhibition takes visitors through galleries providing an up-close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. Many of the full-body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. In addition, authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by over-eating and lack of exercise. A healthy lung is featured next to a black lung ravaged by smoking in a vivid comparison more powerful than any textbook image. As basic human anatomy and physiology are hallmarks in any child’s education, we recommend that children attend the exhibition with a teacher or parent as an adult guide. The exhibition can offer a rare family experience: a golden opportunity to open a child’s eyes and teach about the complexities of the human body and the necessity of proper nutrition, regular activity and the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, such as avoiding smoking and alcohol. The exhibition will have a special children’s audio tour available, as well as four age-specific teacher’s guides from elementary to post-graduate levels. Date: 12/09/2009 - 03/31/2010 Time: Sundays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m.;
Fridays, Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Location: 1505 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 | Map It Cost: $14-$19
Event Info: 206-388-3615 | Web site
Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway
Artist Ray Troll's cartoon-inspired illustrations of prehistoric scenes are displayed side-by-side with the best of the Burke's fossils, including giant ammonites, saber-toothed cats, and dinosaurs. Date: 12/19/2009 - 05/31/2010 Time: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location:Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 206-543-5591 | Web site
Get Moving
Cast Off! Free Public Sail
Every Sunday, hop in one of the CWB's classic boats, or its 1906 Steam Launch Puffin, for a half-hour sail around Lake Union. Vessels might include the restored Bristol Bay gillnetter, Admirable, Friendship sloop Amie, or new Sharpie Colleen Wagner. Sails are weather permitting, so call around noon on Sundays to check if you have a question. Staff recommend that you arrive early (about 10:30 a.m. in the summer) to sign up for a sail since they're popular and phone reservations are not taken. Date: 01/01/2006 - 05/30/2010 Time: Sundays 2-4 p.m. Location:Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 206-382-2628 | Web site
Family Skate
Spend Sunday afternoon at the ice arena at a special family price -- everyone gets in for a cool 13 bucks. The arena advises that the schedule is subject to change without notice, so call to confirm before dropping by. Date: 07/01/2007 - 05/30/2010 Time: Sundays 1:30-8 p.m. Location:Highland Ice Arena, Shoreline | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Family $13, skate rental $3/person Event Info: 206-546-2431 | Web site
Indoor Play
Creature Feature
Kids can meet a live critter from the zoo, watch a puppet show, figure out who's in the Mystery Box, design a play space for an animal and watch it explore, and other fun at the Zoomazium's daily animal-themed exploration program. Date: 01/01/2010 - 04/30/2010 Time: Daily 10:30 a.m. Location:Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Map It Ages: Toddlers Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 206-684-4800 | Web site
Shake, Rattle and Roar
Interactive animal-themed movement and music for little ones and a caregiver, held daily at the zoo's indoor Zoomazium play space. Date: 01/01/2010 - 04/30/2010 Time: Daily 11:30 a.m. Location:Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Map It Ages: Toddlers Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 206-684-4800 | Web site
Indoor Playground
Submitted by Julie Codd
Fun indoor playground with slides, ball pit, playhouses, tunnels, climbing toys and much more! Warm in the winter - and a cool place to play in the summer! Date: 02/05/2010 - 05/15/2010 Time: Sundays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mondays-Fridays 9:30-11 a.m., noon-2 p.m., 3-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location:Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, Mountlake Terrace | Map It Ages: Crawlers-age 5 Cost: Drop in fee: $3, $3.50 for non-residents of Mountlake Terrace
Event Info: 425-776-9173 | Web site | email
Other Great Stuff
Sunday Ice Cream Cruise
Cruise Lake Union and visit the houseboats and other well-known sites, while enjoying an ice cream treat and Skipper Larry Kezner's humorous narration. No reservations required, but arrive 10-15 minutes prior to departure. Cruises depart from South Lake Union Park, Valley Street and Terry Avenue North, Seattle. Date: 04/27/2008 - 03/28/2010 Time: Sundays, hourly departures 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location:Seattle Ferry Service, Ages: All ages Cost: Adult $11, senior $9, children 5-13 $7, under 5 $2. Ice cream treats $2-$4. Event Info: 206-284-2828 | Web site
Reading Fun
Family Read-Aloud
Celebrate Family Read-Aloud by picking up a packet at any Timberland library, beginning on Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2) and ending on Drop Everything and Read Day (April 12). Read every day as a family, and put a sticker in a room on the printed house (included in the packet) where you read -- the idea is to read all over the house. Keep track of the books you read, and you'll be eligible to win a suitcase full of Scholastic books and other book prizes. Entries must be received by a Timberland library staff member by closing time on Saturday, April 11. Date: 03/02/2010 - 04/12/2010 Time: Daily, open hours Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info:Web site