Seattle's Child events

Get Out of the Rut

2010-09-05T16:30:00Z

Learn about the rut (breeding) habits of hooved animals at Northwest Trek. Watch and listen as they grunt, snort, bugle and spar. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 4 through 6. Included with admission. $16, $14.50 seniors, $11 ages 5 to 12, $8 ages 3 to 4, free younger than age 3.

Bicycle Sundays

2010-09-05T17:00:00Z

The four-mile stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker Beach and Seward Park is closed to motorized traffic 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. most Sundays through September (no Bicycle Sunday June 20).

Roots Family Picnic and Family Day at NAAM

2010-09-05T17:00:00Z

Annual outdoor picnic is a social gathering in support of closing the generation gap to strengthen family and community ties. Indoor activities include art projects, live entertainment, kids’ games, open mic, workshops, bouncy toys and more at The Northwest African American Museum.

See It All Sundays

2010-09-05T17:00:00Z

Drop into The Children's Museum, Seattle every Sunday to enjoy all the museum has to offer, plus special activities and projects. Check online for details. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than age 1.

Evergreen State Fair

2010-09-05T17:00:00Z

Old-fashioned fair features animals, carnival (extra fee), concerts, rodeo (Sept. 3 to 5, $7.50, $3.50 ages 2 to 15), food, contests and exhibits. Days of the Dinosaurs features 10,000 square feet of animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digging and education. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 26 through Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 6. Free admission 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. opening day. $10, $7 seniors and ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and younger and ages 90 and older, $28 family (Wed. only), other packages and discounts available. Sept. 3, ages 15 and younger free. All admissions discounted Sept. 6. $8 to $10 parking.

Old-Fashioned Corn Festival

2010-09-05T17:00:00Z

Family fun and entertainment, fresh, cooked corn on the cob and more at two farms. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 3-6. FREE. Garden Treasures, 3328 State Route 530, Arlington. Foster’s Produce & Corn Maze, 5818 State Route 530 N.E., Arlington.

Olympia Harbor Days

2010-09-05T17:00:00Z

Entertainment, food, art, history and vintage, working and retired tugboats, many open to tour Sat. Tugboat races noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 5.
5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 5.

Bremerton Blackberry Festival

2010-09-05T17:00:00Z

Arts and crafts, food, children’s area, reduced admission tours of the USS Turner Joy, fun run, chalk art, Fly-In at Bremerton National Airport, bike race and more. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 4, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6.

Kittitas County Fair

2010-09-05T17:00:00Z

Entertainment, children’s bull riding, carnival, tractor pull, horse fair, gathering of Yakima Indian Nation, food, animal, agricultural and craft exhibits and more. Includes the Ellensburg Rodeo, an old-fashioned rodeo that is one of America’s top 10 and the state’s largest, featuring more than 500 riders, ropers and wrestlers.
Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 2-5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 6. $7, $ seniors and ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and younger. 800-426-5340. www.kittitascountyfair.com.
Rodeo: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 3, 12:45 p.m. Sept. 4-5, 11:45 a.m. Sept. 6. $15 to $35. 800-637-2444. www.ellensburgrodeo.com.

Bumbershoot

2010-09-05T18:00:00Z

Comedy, dance, art, poetry, theater, film, visual arts and music on many stages. Food, arts and crafts, parades and spectacles. Youngershoot offers entertainment, film and activities for kids. See online tips for taking children to Bumbershoot. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 4 through 6. $22 to $50/day, free ages 10 and younger with adult. Three-day passes available.

Spirit and Opportunity: Robots on Mars

2010-09-05T18:15:00Z

Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about the robotic rovers missions to Mars, then design your own Martian explorer. 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 4 through 12. Included with admission. $15, $13 seniors, $11 active military, $8 ages 5 to 17, free ages 4 and younger.

Snoqualmie Pass Nature Walk

2010-09-05T19:30:00Z

Take a Forest Service-guided interpretive walk through the Gold Creek Pond area of Snoqualmie Pass. One-mile ADA-accessible trail. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sundays June 20 through Sept. 5. $10 suggested donation.

Spirit and Opportunity: Robots on Mars

2010-09-05T20:15:00Z

Outdoor Concert at the Locks

2010-09-05T21:00:00Z

Patria Band 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 4, Dissonance Jazz Combo 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Michael Clune & Sleep till Noon Band 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 6. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Thoroughly Modern Millie

2010-09-05T21:00:00Z

High-spirited musical, performed by students from Youth Theatre Northwest. Ages 9 and older. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Aug. 27 through Sept. 5. $13 to $17.

Park Ranger Program

2010-09-05T21:30:00Z

Join a park ranger at Mercer Slough Nature Park for “Raptors.” Learn about raptors, then dissect owl pellets. All ages, ages 11 and younger with adult.

Labor Day Train

2010-09-06T07:00:00Z

Special weekday train run of the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad today. The 70-minute round trip departs from Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. $12, $10 seniors, $8 ages 2 to 12, free younger than age 2.

Get Out of the Rut

2010-09-06T16:30:00Z

Messy Mondays

2010-09-06T17:00:00Z

Drop into The Children's Museum, Seattle every Monday for messy hands-on art or science projects. Check online for details. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than age 1.

Evergreen State Fair

2010-09-06T17:00:00Z

Old-fashioned fair features animals, carnival (extra fee), concerts, rodeo (Sept. 3 to 5, $7.50, $3.50 ages 2 to 15), food, contests and exhibits. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 26 through Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 6. $10, $7 seniors and ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and younger and ages 90 and older, $28 family (Wed. only), other packages and discounts available. Sept. 3, ages 15 and younger free. All admissions discounted Sept. 6. $8 to $10 parking.

Old-Fashioned Corn Festival

2010-09-06T17:00:00Z

Bremerton Blackberry Festival

2010-09-06T17:00:00Z

Kittitas County Fair

2010-09-06T17:00:00Z

Bumbershoot

2010-09-06T18:00:00Z

Jetty Closing Activities

2010-09-06T19:00:00Z

Help clean up Jetty Island during the annual Trash Bash. Smokey Bear makes an appearance, and local Scouts lower the flags. Free ferry to Jetty Island at 10th Street boat launch off W. Marine View Drive, Everett

Outdoor Concert at the Locks

2010-09-06T21:00:00Z

Patria Band 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 4, Dissonance Jazz Combo 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Michael Clune & Sleep till Noon Band 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 6. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Nordic Stories

2010-09-07T17:00:00Z

Listen to an Icelandic kids’ story and complete a craft project. Preschoolers and parents. Not intended for large groups.

Treasure Hunt Tuesdays

2010-09-07T17:00:00Z

Drop into The Children's Museum, Seattle every Tuesday for treasure. Little ones can dig in the sand or play in the clouds while older children can enjoy a museum-wide search for clues. Check online for details. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than age 1.

The Green Sheep

2010-09-07T18:30:00Z

Interactive play for parents and toddlers based on the book Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. Ages 1 to 4. Parent workshop afterward on creative play. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. most Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. most Sundays, Aug. 11 through Sept. 12, occasional 3 p.m. performances. $16.

Live at Lunch

2010-09-07T19:00:00Z

Live music in various downtown Bellevue locations. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays July 6 through Sept. 9. See schedule online.

Be in a Music Video

2010-09-08T01:00:00Z

The Not-Its! are filming a music video of their song Green Light, Go! and need kid fans to be part of the audience. Parents must sign a brief waiver. 6 p.m. (filming begins promptly).

Bat Walk

2010-09-08T01:45:00Z

Learn about bats, then search for them using a bat detector. See our Parent Review at www.seattleschild.com.

The Green Sheep

2010-09-08T17:00:00Z

Wellness Wednesdays

2010-09-08T17:00:00Z

Drop into The Children's Museum, Seattle every Wednesday for activities for all ages that use play to teach about healthy lifestyles and staying active. Check online for details. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than age 1.

Sample Music Class

2010-09-08T17:30:00Z

Sample a Sunshine Music Together class in a new location. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers and parents or caregivers.

The Green Sheep

2010-09-08T18:30:00Z

Live at Lunch

2010-09-08T19:00:00Z

Live music in various downtown Bellevue locations. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays July 6 through Sept. 9. See schedule online.

Student Wednesday. Explore the Bellevue Arts Museum after school. Students of all ages. 1 to 5 p.m. FREE with downloadable coupon, pre-register. 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org/assets/student_wednesday.pdf.

2010-09-08T20:00:00Z

Explore the Bellevue Arts Museum after school. Students of all ages. FREE with downloadable coupon.

Weekly Weeders

2010-09-09T01:30:00Z

Weekly Weeders. Help battle blackberries and other invasive plants at the demonstration gardens at Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat Project. Watch for the bats using the new bat house. All ages, supervised children welcome. Tools available. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept.

Bat Talk & Walk

2010-09-09T03:00:00Z

Learn about Pacific Northwest bats, then take a guided walk looking for the creatures. $4, $3 children.

Pier Peer

2010-09-09T03:30:00Z

Take an evening walk on the pier at Elliott Bay Marina and look for sea life with naturalists. Dress for the weather (rain pants suggested for kneeling on pier); bring a flashlight. All ages (children with adult).

Knee-High Naturalists

2010-09-09T16:45:00Z

Take a stroll with a naturalist in the protected Cedar River watershed. Ages 18 to 36 months with adult. $5 per tot, free adults and ages 1 and younger, limit 2 children per adult.

The Green Sheep

2010-09-09T17:00:00Z

Try It! Thursdays

2010-09-09T17:00:00Z

Drop into The Children's Museum, Seattle every Thursday for new things: visiting artists, new programs and a few old favorites. Check online for details. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than age 1.

Free Northwest African American Museum

2010-09-09T18:00:00Z

The Northwest African American Museum 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. first and second Thursdays.

Tugboat Storytime

2010-09-09T18:00:00Z

Hear stories about boats and the sea aboard the Arthur Foss, a 100-year-old tugboat. Ages 2 to 5. 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 and 23.

The Green Sheep

2010-09-09T18:30:00Z

Live at Lunch

2010-09-09T19:00:00Z

Live music in various downtown Bellevue locations. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays July 6 through Sept. 9. See schedule online.

Amadoo and the Crocodile

2010-09-09T22:00:00Z

Lively collection of African stories and musical interludes by African American Jazz greats, featuring toy and hand puppets by puppeteer Clay Martin of the Clay Martin Theater. Outdoor performance. 3 and 4:30 p.m.

Family Fun Day in the Park

2010-09-09T22:00:00Z

Amusement rides and other fun for all ages.

Amadoo and the Crocodile

2010-09-09T23:30:00Z

Free Seattle Asian Art Museum

2010-09-10T00:00:00Z

Seattle Asian Art Museum is FREE 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. first Thursdays and 5 to 9 second Thursdays.

Family Game Night

2010-09-10T00:00:00Z

Games and museum exploration for families at KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, free younger than age 1.

Dancing in the Park

2010-09-10T01:00:00Z

Beginner-level dance lessons (6 to 7 p.m.), followed by swing dancing on a dance floor to music from Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (7 to 9 p.m.). Rain hotline: 206-264-5646.

Seven Hills Park Opening Celebration

2010-09-10T01:00:00Z

Neighborhood celebration of new park and P-Patch. Bring a potluck dish to share.

Gym Open House

2010-09-10T16:00:00Z

Games, songs, gymnastics, puppet shows and more. Specials enrollment and tuition prices available today. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11.

Facts and Fiction Fridays

2010-09-10T17:00:00Z

Drop into The Children's Museum, Seattle every Friday for sign language for tots, story times and games in the life-size books. Check online for details. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than age 1.

Garden Tots

2010-09-10T17:00:00Z

Fun, hands-on exploration of gardens and the things that live in them. Different themes, activities and crafts each week. Ages 2 to 7 with caregiver. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays in Sept. $5 per family, drop-in.

The Green Sheep

2010-09-10T17:00:00Z

Corn Maze & Family Fun

2010-09-10T17:00:00Z

Hay rides, corn maze, farm animals, refreshments and kids’ activities. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays in Sept. $7 corn maze, $2 hay rides.

The Puyallup Fair

2010-09-10T17:00:00Z

Farm animals, agriculture, home arts, rides, exhibits, food, rodeo shows (Sept. 10 through 12) and concerts. Fiestas Patrias Latino Celebration with Latino booths and entertainment, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 19. SillyVille includes train rides, food court, rides and more. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Sept. 10 through 26. $11, $9 ages 6 to 18 and seniors, free ages 5 and younger, free 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 with non-perishable food donation. Rodeo and concerts priced separately. Packages available. Parking $10 to $12.

Sample Music Class

2010-09-10T17:30:00Z

Sample a Sunshine Music Together class in a new location. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers and parents or caregivers.

The Green Sheep

2010-09-10T18:30:00Z

Bothell Farmers Market

2010-09-10T19:00:00Z

Includes face painting, train rides, bounce house, putt-putt course (all for nominal fee), along with pirate ship and playground (free). Noon to 6 p.m. Fridays June 4 through Sept. 24.

Lighthouse Festival

2010-09-10T21:00:00Z

Art and food, entertainment, children’s parade (10:30 a.m. Sept. 11), grand parade (11 a.m. Sept. 11), children’s activities, fireworks (dusk Sept. 11) and more. 2 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12. No on-site parking; shuttles from Kamiak High School, Olympic View Middle School and Mukilteo Presbyterian Church. FREE.

Gym Open House

2010-09-10T22:30:00Z

Games, songs, gymnastics, puppet shows and more. Specials enrollment and tuition prices available today. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11.

Free Museum Visit

2010-09-11T00:00:00Z

Seattle Art Museum is free 5 to 9 p.m. second Fridays for ages 13 to 19 with I.D.

Free KidsQuest Children’s Museum

2010-09-11T00:00:00Z

KidsQuest Children’s Museum is FREE 5-8pm Fridays.

Sample Snoqualmie

2010-09-11T00:00:00Z

Family-friendly event showcases services and products offered in Snoqualmie. Merchant booths, food, kids’ crafts, games and free root beer.

BeatWalk

2010-09-11T02:00:00Z

Columbia City businesses and restaurants host family-friendly music and entertainment. 7 to 10 p.m. second Fridays through Sept. 10. $7, free ages 14 and younger.

BeatWalk

2010-09-11T02:00:00Z

Columbia City businesses and restaurants host family-friendly music and entertainment. $7, free ages 14 and younger.

Lullaby Moon

2010-09-11T02:00:00Z

Participatory theater features dozens of performers, larger-than-life costumes, huge mobile set pieces and live classical music and dance. Wear white and bring a sleeping bag or blankets to keep cozy.

Hometown Hootenanny

2010-09-11T02:30:00Z

Red Curtain Productions’ Hometown Hootenanny series kicks off their 2010-2011 season of productions featuring original compositions by local songwriters. $15, $12 students, seniors and military, $5 ages 12 and younger.

Grandparents’ Grand Excursion

2010-09-11T07:00:00Z

Grandparents ride Snoqualmie Valley Railroad free when accompanied by paying grandchildren (of any age) through Sun. The 70-minute round trip departs from Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. $12, $10 seniors, $8 ages 2 to 12, free younger than age 2. 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie or 205 McClellan St., North Bend.

Puget Sound Bird Fest

2010-09-11T07:00:00Z

Guided bird watching and nature walks (see schedule online), speakers, exhibits, field trips on land and water, educational kids’ activities (today) and more. Various hours, see detailed schedule online. FREE, fee and pre-registration for some events. Frances Anderson Center, 650 Main St., Edmonds, various other Edmonds locations.

PAWSwalk

2010-09-11T15:00:00Z

5K walk with or without a dog benefits PAWS. Kids’ zone, dog agility demonstrations, food, entertainment, vendors and more. 8 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk. FREE, $25 minimum suggested pledge, ages 17 and younger with adult.

Restoration Work Party

2010-09-11T16:00:00Z

Help with restoration work at Kiwanis Park. Bring shovels and gloves, shears and clippers. All ages, ages 13 and younger with adult, ages 14 to 17 need signed waiver.

Farm Tour

2010-09-11T16:00:00Z

Hands-on farm tour. Guests get to participate in morning chores. $5, space limited.

Mud Bay Restoration

2010-09-11T16:00:00Z

Help restore a stretch of shoreline by removing invasive plants. Bring lunch and water, and gloves and hand tools if available. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. All ages, ages 10 and younger with adult supervision.

Seattle Tilth’s Harvest Fair

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Organic farmers market, music, city chickens, honeybees and mini dairy goats, workshops, food, vendors and family activities. Donations welcome.

Spontaneous Saturdays

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Drop into The Children's Museum, Seattle every Saturday for educational play throughout the museum. Check online for details. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than age 1.

The Green Sheep

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Aki Matsuri

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Japanese cultural and educational festival for all ages features performing arts, martial arts demonstrations, puppet shows based on Japanese folktales, exhibits and food. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12.

Corn Maze & Family Fun

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Hay rides, corn maze, farm animals, refreshments and kids’ activities. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays in Sept. $7 corn maze, $2 hay rides.

Fall for Fashion Weekend

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

The Bravern’s fall fashion celebration includes children’s art-making. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 12.

Fort Steilacoom Living History Day

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Tour the historic fort, occupied from 1849 to 1868. Historians on hand to answer questions. Donations strongly encouraged.

Pooch Pool Party

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Dogs can swim in Stewart Heights Pool today (10 to 11:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 2 p.m.; sorry, no humans allowed). Vendors, dog contests, games and more. $7 per dog, second dog $5 (limit 2 dogs per person), unopened pet food donations accepted.

The Puyallup Fair

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Touch-A-Truck

2010-09-11T17:00:00Z

Climb and crawl around many types of big trucks and vehicles. Children with an adult. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no horns noon to 1 p.m.).

Northgate Festival

2010-09-11T18:00:00Z

Street fair, food, entertainment, a Ford Mustang car show and a children’s plaza. Northwest Hospital and Medical Center celebrates its 50th birthday with a health fair and hundreds of cupcakes.

Crafts for Kids

2010-09-11T18:00:00Z

Lakeshore Learning offers FREE craft activities for kids. Ages 3 and older. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Lighthouse Festival

2010-09-11T18:00:00Z

Reading With Rover

2010-09-11T18:00:00Z

Read to a therapy dog at Edmonds Library. 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 11 and 25.

Reading With Rover

2010-09-11T18:00:00Z

Read to a therapy dog at Borders Bookstore. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and 25.

Spirit and Opportunity: Robots on Mars

2010-09-11T18:15:00Z

The Green Sheep

2010-09-11T18:30:00Z

Predator vs. Prey

2010-09-11T18:45:00Z

Explore the balancing act between predator and prey in this Pacific Science Center workshop. $7, $10 family, space limited.

Amadoo and the Crocodile

2010-09-11T19:00:00Z

Korean Cultural Celebration

2010-09-11T19:00:00Z

Folk songs, dance, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations and more.

K-9 Karnival

2010-09-11T19:00:00Z

Competitions, dog show, bone hunt, dog crafts, vendor booths and more. Dogs must be leashed. $7 first dog, $5 additional dog.