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Fremont's Lenin
Have you seen the statue of Lenin in Fremont? This statue is from the former country of Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia). Lewis Carpenter, a resident of Issaquah, Washington, was teaching English in the...
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This Week's Events (4/6–4/12)
TuesdayNordic Heritage Museum—Nordic Tales FREESeattle Central Library–Pacific Northwest Ballet's FREE Swan Lake PreviewWednesdayKidsQuest Children's Museum—Arbor Day CelebrationKirkland Performance...
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Community Easter Egg Hunts
There are a lot of Easter egg hunts in the area for kids and teens at city community centers. Rather than retype all of the information, I'm just going to refer you to a great article in the Seattle...
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This Week's Events (4/13–4/19)
TuesdayImagine Children's Museum—Tuesday TalesWednesdayLake Steven's High School—Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"??? Paramount Theatre—"CATS" April 15-19ThursdayHenry Art Gallery—FREE dayPuyallup Fair...
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This Week's Events (4/20–4/26)
WednesdayHappy Earth Day! Do something with the kids for the Earth that you love!ThursdayHenry Art Gallery—FREE dayFridayKidsQuest Children's Museum—FREE evening, 5-8pmSeattle Symphony—Mother Goose...
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Cupcake Royale
It's called the best cupcakes found in Seattle--reminiscent of the Magnolia Bakery in NYC. I must say they were fabulous. We tried a flat of 6 different kinds and they were all delicious. My personal...
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Frye Art Museum
Are you interested in exposing the kids a bit of culture, but aren't sure about some of the admission prices at the local art museums?Have you tried the Frye Art Museum?The Frye is always free, and...
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Free Days at Seattle Museums
Many museums in the Seattle area have free days for the public. Here's a comprehensive list of the museums and their scheduled free days.*When I say 1st Thursday, it means the 1st Thursday of every...
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Bellevue Botanical Garden
We visited the Bellevue Botanical Garden the other night to take advantage of the beautiful weather and the springtime blooms. There were kids running around the paths and the flowers and rhododendrons...
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Around the World in 80 Days
I've been hearing great things about the play that's on at Taproot Theatre in Seattle right now. It's being called one of their best shows to date. Here's the synopsis.Get ready for a madcap,...
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Jim Henson's Muppets at EMPSFM
Have you checked out the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum's new exhibit Jim Henson's Fantastic World? If not, make a date on your calendars for the EMPSFM Free First Thursday tomorrow...
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Seafair Fleet Week
During Seafair's Fleet Week (held July 29 to August 2, 2009), some lucky people will get the chance to ride on some of the navy's ships through the Seafair Ship Rider program. Riders will be chosen...
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Animal Grossology at the Pacific Science Center
"Oozing with disgusting science and interactive learning games,Animal Grossologycontains solid science and introduces it in a way that makes kids giggle. You may think leeches are pretty gross but...
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Kayaking (Or Canoeing) Mercer Slough
Mercer Slough in a KayakRecently, my husband and I rented a tandem kayak at Cascade Canoe and Kayak on Enatai Beach in Bellevue. Although we didn't take our little one with us, we thought it would be a...
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Regal Entertainment Free Family Film Festival
Who wants to go to the movies for FREE this summer? I guess the real question is, who wouldn't? Regal Cinemas is offering G and PG movies at 10:00 every Tuesday and Wednesday this summer for free. And...
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Helicopter Air Show at the Museum of Flight
Head down to the east parking lot of the Museum of Flight this weekend to catch the American Heroes Helicopter Air Show. The event is free, and will include:Helicopter displays, flyovers and tactical...
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(Almost) Free Summer Movies at Cinemark
Just found out that Cinemark is also offering really cheap movies this summer, but only in Olympia. Click here for more information. If you live near Olympia, this might be perfect!
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Jetty Island Opening Day Sandblast
Looking for the perfect beach for your kids this summer? I just learned about Jetty Island in Everett, and I am thinking that it would be a great place to take the kids. Jetty Island is a man-made...
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Kids Bowl Free Every Day!
Several bowling alleys in the Seattle area are offering free games of bowling (up to 2 a day) for any child. All you have to do is register here. The offer is open to all kids 15 and under at the alley...
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Free Passes to KidsQuest and Bellevue Arts
I just found out that you can get free passes to Bellevue Arts Museum and KidsQuest Museum through the Bellevue Regional Library. For more information, look here. (Scroll down to the events that talk...
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Free Wading Pools
Have you looked at the weather forcast for this week? Warm temperatures are predicted again! Not as bad as that other week, but warm enough that you and the kids will probably be wanting to get out to...
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The Great Book Trade
Bellevue Library is sponsoring the "Great Book Trade" on Friday, August 21 at 10:00am. Kids can bring up to 5 books that they are tired of and trade them for 5 others. It's a great way to clean out...
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Local Seattle Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
I was thinking of making a large all-inclusive list of the pumpkin patches and corn mazes in the area, but I found this one at Seattle's Child Magazine first! If you're looking to take your kids to a...
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Christmas Events for Families in Seattle
Looking for some great things to do with your family in the Seattle area? Well, here are some of the great activities that we found.Remember Where the Wild Things Are? Well, the renowned author Maurice...
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Free Admission at Woodland Park Zoo for Winter Break
The kids are all out of school for winter break. Now what to do?Well, you're in luck. The Woodland Park Zoo is offering free admission to kids ages 12 with each paying adult every day until January 3...
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