January 2006
Editor’s Note: Event information is subject to cancellation or change. Please phone ahead to confirm event dates, times and costs.
Sun., Jan. 1
New Year’s Day
Seattle Area
Resolution Run. 5K run and walk sponsored by Club Northwest
includes a Kids Dash for ages 10 and younger ( 11:30am; FREE, $10 with
shirt). Warren G. Magnuson Park, Hangar 27, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle.
206-729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.
Winterfest. Welcome winter and its holidays with continuous entertainment and activities at Seattle Center through tomorrow. Ice skating, carousel, holiday train exhibit, concerts, dances, cultural performances, storytelling, poetry, special events, exhibits and more. 10am-7pm daily (ice rink and carousel 11am-8pm). FREE (ice rink $5, $3 ages 6 to 12, free younger than 5, $2 skates; $1 carousel). 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.seattlecenter.com.
Qwest Carousel. Last day to ride the holiday carousel at Westlake Park. 10am-8pm. $2 suggested minimum donation; proceeds benefit Northwest Center. 401 Pine St., Seattle. 206-623-0340. www.downtownseattle.com.
Winter Break Blast-Off! Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Build and test-fly a glider and create aviation art. Noon-3pm. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5 to 17, free younger than age 5. While there, check out the 100 Years of Flight outdoor holiday lighting display. 5:30-7:30pm through tomorrow. FREE. 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.
Fantastic Fishtival. Celebrate winter break at the Seattle Aquarium. Activities include hands-on arts and crafts, storytelling and different animal talks daily. All ages. 10am-5pm through Jan. 2. Included with admission. Family First Sunday. Family activities including a kids' craft project at the Seattle Aquarium. Sea Shells-Beautiful Homes 11am-3pm today. Included with admission. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5, free ages 2 and younger. Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4320. www.seattleaquarium.org.
Tiffany Exhibit. Last chance to view Seattle Art Museum's exhibit Louis Comfort Tiffany: Artist for the Ages before the museum closes Jan. 4. Family drop-in art making activity inspired by the art of Louis Comfort Tiffany available 11am-3pm in Brotman Hall. 10am-9pm through Jan. 3, 10am-midnight Jan. 4. $10, $7 students, seniors and ages 7 to 17, free younger than 6, tickets timed on the half hour. 100 University St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Eastside
Magic Season. Annual holiday events in downtown Bellevue
end today. Magic Season Ice Arena in Bellevue’s Downtown Park is
a partially open-air arena with a warming hut. 11am-11pm. $6, $8 includes
skates (cash only). 10201 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 425-451-2455. Bellevue
Botanical Garden creates Garden D'Lights, a winter garden with thousands
of mini-lights in plant and animal shapes. 5-9:30pm. FREE, donations encouraged.
12001 Main St., Bellevue. 425-451-3755. www.bellevuebotanical.org. www.magicseason.com.
Farther Afield
Model Train Festival. Tenth annual event features several
model trains on each floor of the Washington State History Museum. 10am-5pm
today and Mon. $8, $7 seniors, $6 ages 6 to 17 and military, free younger
than 6, free to all 5-8pm Thu. 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 1-888-BE-THERE
(238-4373). www.wshs.org.
Mon., Jan. 2
Seattle Area
Festivals of Light. Annual series of cultural festivals
continues at The Children’s Museum, Seattle. Loi Krathong (traditional
dance and music of Thailand) through Jan. 8. Kwanzaa (traditional African-American
dance, storytelling and music) Jan. 9 through 15. Ages 2 to 12. 10am-5pm
Mondays through Fridays, 10am-6pm weekends (performances 1-3pm weekends).
Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than
1. Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle Center, Seattle. 206-441-1768.
www.thechildrensmuseum.org.
Winterfest. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Jan. 1.
Snohomish County
Walking/Jogging outing. Bring the whole family to walk
or jog on Lynnwood’s lighted 400-meter outdoor track. 5:30-7:30pm
Mondays and Wednesdays through March 8. FREE. Lynnwood Athletic Complex,
3003 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Farther Afield
Model Train Festival. Washington State History Museum,
Tacoma. See Jan. 1.
Tue., Jan. 3
Seattle Area
Richard III. Shakespeare's historic tragedy,
recommended for ages 12 and older. 7:30pm Thursdays through Saturdays,
2pm Sundays and selected Saturdays through Jan. 29. $15 to $30 (pay-what-you-will
today and Thu.). Seattle Center House Theatre, 301 Harrison St., Seattle.
206-733-8222. www.SeattleShakespeare.org.
Eastside
Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Borders®.
6:30-8pm today and Jan. 17. FREE. Redmond Town Center, 16549 NE 74th St.,
Redmond. 425-869-1907. www.readingwithrover.org.
Snohomish County
Pajamarama. Wear pajamas to the library for stories,
songs and romps. Ages 3 and older with adult. 7pm Tuesdays in Jan. FREE.
Bothell Regional Library, 18215 98th Ave. NE, Bothell. 425-486-7811. www.kcls.org.
Wed., Jan. 4
Seattle Area
Morning Storytime. Stories, songs and flannel board games.
Ages 1 to 5 with adult. 10:30am Wednesdays in Jan. FREE. Kenmore Library,
18138 73rd Ave. NE, Kenmore. 425-486-8747. www.kcls.org.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Thu., Jan. 5
Seattle Area
Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy soulful saxophone
music from Hadley Caliman. Sit on the grand staircase or in front of the
fireplace at City Hall. Noon-1pm. FREE. City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle.
206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/arts/showcase/seattlepresents.asp.
Free Museum Visit. Museum of History and Industry is FREE first Thursdays. 10am-8pm; 11am and 2pm guided tours. 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 206-324-1126. www.seattlehistory.org.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Fri., Jan. 6
Seattle Area
Peter and the Wolf. World premiere production
adapted by local playwright Allison Gregory (Go Dog, Go) from
the classic story by Sergei Prokofiev. Peter figures out how to protect
his animal friends from a hungry wolf. Recommended for ages 4 and older.
7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays and Sundays through March 18 (ASL
performance 2pm Feb. 18). $15 to $30. Seattle Children’s Theatre,
201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.
Sleeping Beauty. Musical retelling of the well-loved fairy tale features a headstrong princess and new characters. Recommended for ages 5 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 4 (ASL performance 2pm Jan. 14). $15 to $30. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Snohomish County
Friday Nights Out. Leave your child (ages 1 to 7) in
a safe and fun environment while you go out for the evening. Activities,
crafts and snack. 6-9pm Fridays through April 28. $18. Frances Anderson
Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0230. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
CATS. Village Theatre presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical. Family guide available online. Family rooms for younger than 4. 8pm Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays and Sundays, 7pm selected Sundays through Jan. 22. $20 to $44. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600. www.villagetheatre.org.
Sat., Jan. 7
Seattle Area
Citywide Kindergarten and Middle School Fair. Seattle
Public Schools exhibits and enrollment information. Talk to school representatives
and enrollment specialists. Bring registration documents to have a registration
packet reviewed for completeness. Bilingual staff available. 9am-noon.
FREE. Stanford Center, 2445 Third Ave. S, Seattle. www.seattleschools.org/area/eso/story.dxml.
The Wright Answer! Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about the famous aviation pioneers and how they went from being bicycle mechanics to the fathers of the airplane. 11:15am and 1:15pm Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 15. Included with admission. See Jan. 1 for museum details.
The Big Time. theater simple presents a wild and fun family musical written by NPR host John Moe and featuring songs by Chris Ballew of the pop band, The Presidents of the United States of America. All ages. 2pm. $8, $6 students and seniors, $25 family (two adults, two kids). Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Kent. 253-856-5050. www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Kid Crafts. Today, magnificent masterpiece. Jan. 14,
create-a-face. Jan. 21, snazzy snail. Jan. 28, personalized scrapbook
Ages 3 and older. 11am-3pm. FREE. Lakeshore Learning Materials, 11027
NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 425-462-8076. www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Los Santos Reyes Festival. Family event features a children's play, live mariachi music, traditional Mexican dancing and regional Mexican specialties. Part of the month-long
RedmondLights celebration. FREE, ticket required, quantities limited (pick up tickets at Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th St., Redmond.) Redmond High School, 17272 NE 104th St., Redmond. 425-556-2300. www.redmond.gov.
Snohomish County
Edmonds School District Information Fair. Parents and
community members can learn about programs available to students. 9am-noon.
FREE. Lynnwood High School, 3001 184th St. SW. 425-670-7044. www.edmonds.wednet.edu.
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 6.
Sun., Jan. 8
Seattle Area
Mamapalooza. Book readings and signings from authors
Martha Brockenbrough (It Could Happen to You: Diary of a Pregnancy
and Beyond), Marjory Osterhaut and Andrea Buchanan (It's a Boy:
Women Writers on Raising Sons) and Jennifer Margulis (Why Babies
Do That). 3pm. FREE. 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N, Seattle. 206-850-8307.
Stars on Ice. Fabulous figure skating starring Alexei Yagudin, Jamie Salé and David Pelletier, Todd Eldredge and more, narrated by Scott Hamilton. 6pm. $10 to $99. KeyArena, Seattle Center, First Ave. N and 305 N Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7100. www.seattlecenter.com.
The Wright Answer! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 7.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Snohomish County
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett.
See Jan. 6.
Mon., Jan. 9
Snohomish County
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett.
See Jan. 6.
Tue., Jan. 10
Seattle Area
Stories and Such. Preschool story and craft with storyteller
Debbie Deutsch. Hop Aboard Stories 11am and 1pm today and Jan. 24. Included
with admission. $10, $8.50 seniors, $7 ages 3 to 12, IMAX and laser shows
extra. Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2001.
www.pacsci.org.
Eastside
Teenspeak: The Playwriting Project. Students from Woodinville
High School, in collaboration with Seattle Repertory Theatre, perform
staged readings of their own 10-minute plays. 7:30pm. FREE, reservations
necessary. 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2210 ext. 1041. www.seattlerep.org.
Snohomish County
Pajamarama. Bothell Regional Library, Bothell. See Jan.
3.
Wed., Jan. 11
Seattle Area
Morning Storytime. Kenmore Library, Kenmore. See Jan.
4.
Snohomish County
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett.
See Jan. 6.
Thu., Jan. 12
Seattle Area
Teenspeak: The Playwriting Project. Students from Roosevelt
High School, in collaboration with Seattle Repertory Theatre, perform
staged readings of their own 10-minute plays. 7:30pm. FREE, reservations
necessary. 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2210 ext. 1041. www.seattlerep.org.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Preschool Information Night. Redmond Toddler Group brings
together more than 30 Eastside preschools. Brief presentations 7-8pm;
information and staff available from each preschool 8-9 pm. FREE, child-free
event (nursing babies OK). Lake Washington Technical College Auditorium,
11605 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland. 425-869-5605. www.redmondtoddler.org.
Amadeus: A Mozart Festival. Steve Lowe, public information specialist for the Seattle Symphony, discusses his work and plays Mozart excerpts to introduce the symphony's upcoming Mozart festival. 7pm. FREE. University Book Store, 990 102nd Ave. NE, Bellevue. 425-462-4500. www.ubookstore.com.
Snohomish County
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett.
See Jan. 6.
Fri., Jan. 13
Seattle Area
Cinderella. Ornate scenery, magical special
effects and elegantly crafted hand puppets help tell the familiar fairy
tale. From a 19th century Venetian puppet script translated by Carter
Family Marionettes. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Visit the puppet
museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 7:30pm Fridays, 1 and
3pm Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29 (ASL performance 1pm Jan. 14).
$9.50, $8 seniors, $7.50 ages 16 and younger. Northwest Puppet Center,
9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-523-2579. www.nwpuppet.org.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Honk! Jr. Ugly is separated from his farm and
his friends and must find his way home. Performed by actors ages 4 to13
from Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE. 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays,
2 pm Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 22. $8 to $9. First Stage, 120
Front St. N, Issaquah. 425-392-2202. www.villagetheatre.org.
Snohomish County
Parents' Night Out. Pizza, swim, games and movies in
a safe environment. Ages 5 to 12. 6:30-10pm. $17, pre-register. Recreation
Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 6.
Sat., Jan. 14
Seattle Area
Model Railroad Show. Pacific Science Center's annual
show features dozens of model railroad layouts, kids’ hands-on activities,
train safety education and more. 10am-6pm through Jan. 16. Included with
admission. $10, $8.50 seniors, $7 ages 3 to 12, IMAX and laser shows extra.
200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2001. www.pacsci.org.
Magic Show. Award-winning magician
Louie Foxx entertains with a show for all ages. 2pm. $5. Auburn Riverside
Theatre, 501 Oravetz Rd., Auburn. 253-931-3043. www.auburnwa.gov.
Super Baby Shower. Ideas for shower location, food, invitations, centerpieces,
favors and cake choice. Noon-4pm. FREE. Babies “R” Us, 17500
Southcenter Road, Tukwila. 206-575-1819. www.babiesrus.com.
Tim Noah Live! Emmy award-winning songwriter, recording artist and encouraging, exuberant children's performer. 2pm. $5. Shoreline Community College Campus Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Bldg. 1600, Shoreline. 206-417-4645. www.shorelinearts.net/child_theatreseries.html.
Peking Acrobats. Gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers from the People's Republic of China. 2 and 8pm. $33, $20 ages 5 to 17. Meany Hall, University of Washington, 15th Ave. NE and NE 40th St., Seattle. Limited parking available for a fee underneath the theater (Central Parking Garage, 15th Ave. NE and 41st St., Seattle). 206-543-4880 or 1-800-859-5342. www.uwworldseries.org.
Maurice Sendak's Little Bear. Spirited adventures of Little Bear and his friends Hen, Duck, Cat and Owl. Stage and musical show based on the beloved books written by Else Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. 2:30pm. $17 to $27, younger than 1 free on adult lap. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS (2787). www.themoore.com.
Die Fledermaus. Comic opera features music by Johann Strauss Jr., sumptuous costumes and a masked ball. Recommended for ages 11 and older. 7:30pm Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through Jan. 28. $48 to $134. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle Center, Seattle. 206-389-7676. www.seattleopera.org.
The Wright Answer! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 7.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Cinderella. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 13.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Kid Crafts. Lakeshore Learning Materials, Bellevue. See
Jan. 7.
Honk! Jr. First Stage, Issaquah. See Jan. 13.
Snohomish County
Super Baby Shower. Ideas for shower location, food, invitations,
centerpieces, favors and cake choice. Noon-4pm. FREE. Babies “R”
Us, 19500 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood. 425-672-3220. www.babiesrus.com.
Open Mic Night. Take the microphone at Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theater. Songs, instruments, skits and jokes - anything family-friendly is welcome. School age and older. 7-11pm (or when performances end; whichever comes first). Donation requested. 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. 360-794-8348. www.timnoah.com.
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 6.
Farther Afield
Kids ‘N’ Critters. Hands-on crafts, nature
games, animal presentations, tram tours and a park-wide scavenger hunt
with prizes for participants. Tram tour seating limited to first 1,500
visitors. Park opens 9:30 am; last tram tour leaves 3 pm today through
Jan. 16. Free for up to four children under age 17 with paying adult ($12)
or senior ($11). Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville.
360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.
Museum of Glass Family Day. Create a dragonfly pin inspired by the Paul Stankard exhibit, watch dance presentations by Tacoma School of the Arts students. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10, $8 seniors, military and students, $4 ages 6 to 12, free ages 6 and younger. Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 1-866-4MUSEUM (468-7386). www.museumofglass.org.
Sun., Jan. 15
Seattle Area
The Perfect French Accent. Join the Northwest Chamber
Orchestra for a family-friendly Music at MOHAI concert. 2:30pm. $25, $10
seniors and students, free ages 17 and younger with accompanying adult
(one child per adult). Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave.
E, Seattle. 206-343-0445. www.nwco.org.
Model Railroad Show. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
The Wright Answer! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 7.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Cinderella. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 13.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Die Fledermaus. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Honk! Jr. First Stage, Issaquah. See Jan. 13.
Snohomish County
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett.
See Jan. 6.
Farther Afield
Kids ‘N’ Critters. Northwest Trek Wildlife
Park, Eatonville. See Jan. 14.
Mon., Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Seattle Area
Model Railroad Show. Pacific Science Center, Seattle.
See Jan. 14.
Farther Afield
Kids ‘N’ Critters. Northwest Trek Wildlife
Park, Eatonville. See Jan. 14.
Tue., Jan. 17
Seattle Area
Ballard/North Seattle Kindergarten Fair. The Ballard/North
Seattle Kindergarten Fair includes representatives from 30 local public,
private and parochial schools. 6-8pm. FREE. St. Alphonsus Family Center,
1415 58th St. NW, Seattle. 206-782-4363. www.saintalsseattle.org.
Eastside
Reading With Rover. Borders®, Redmond. See Jan. 3.
Snohomish County
Pajamarama. Bothell Regional Library, Bothell. See Jan.
3.
Wed., Jan. 18
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Curmudgeonly Norman and his
feisty wife Ethel spend one last summer at the lakeside family cottage.
Their quiet is disturbed by the arrival of daughter Chelsea with her fiancé
and his son Billy in tow. Family guide available online. Family rooms
for younger than 4. 8pm Wednesdays through Saturdays and selected Tuesdays,
2pm Sundays and selected Saturdays, 7pm selected Sundays through Feb.
26. $24 to $48. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N, Issaquah. 425-392-2202.
www.villagetheatre.org.
Morning Storytime. Kenmore Library, Kenmore. See Jan. 4.
Die Fledermaus. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
Snohomish County
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett.
See Jan. 6.
Thu., Jan. 19
Seattle Area
Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy traditional Chinese
music (including the erhu, an ancient two-stringed violin-type instrument)
from the Warren Chang Music Ensemble. Sit on the grand staircase or in
front of the fireplace at City Hall. Noon-1pm. FREE. City Hall, 600 Fourth
Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/arts/showcase/seattlepresents.asp.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See
Jan. 18.
Snohomish County
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett.
See Jan. 6.
Fri., Jan. 20
Seattle Area
Dive in Movie. Enjoy swimming with the lights out while
watching the film Robots (PG). 6:30-8pm. $3.75, $2.75 youth (free movie
without swimming), $1 popcorn. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave., Seattle.
206-684-4766. www.cityofseattle.net/parks.
Biglittlethings. Imago Theatre's inventive production features hitchhiking rabbits, insomniac hippos, a huge dinosaur, guilty raccoons, spies in dresses and giant caterpillars. Recommended for ages 4 and older. 7:30pm. $10 to $14. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E Main St., Auburn. 253-931-3043. www.auburnwa.gov.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Cinderella. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 13.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Die Fledermaus. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Parents' Night Out. Send the kids in their pajamas for
pizza, crafts, games and movies in a safe environment. Ages 3 to 10, potty-trained.
6-9pm. $15. Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace.
425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.
Honk! Jr. First Stage, Issaquah. See Jan. 13.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 18.
Snohomish County
Fantastic Fridays. Breaking Point Dance Company performs
original Hip-Hop as part of the City of Lynnwood’s Fantastic Fridays
Family Performance series. Doors open 7pm; show 7:30pm. Suggested donation
$3, $2 children. Edmonds Community College, Triton Union Bldg., second
floor, 20200 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. 206-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Bullrider's Challenge. Bull riding, barrel racing, free pony rides (6-8pm), face painting and more. Show benefits Equifriends Therapeutic Riding Program of Snohomish County. Doors open 6pm, show 8pm. $15, $10 seniors, free younger than 5. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-474-1815. www.bullriderschallenge.com.
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 6.
Sat., Jan. 21
Seattle Area
Grand Reopening Celebration. Celebrate the reopening
of Seattle Asian Art Museum with live music and performances, art activities,
children's art contest and artist demonstrations. 10am-8pm. $5. 1400 E
Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.
BirdWatch. Members of BirdWatch, Seattle Audubon's student naturalist program, capture birds, collect information and band the birds before releasing them. The public is invited to observe. 8am-noon (time approximate), canceled in stormy conditions. FREE. Greg Davis Park, 26th Ave. SW and SW Brandon St., Seattle. 206-523-4483. www.seattleaudubon.org.
Kindergarten Fair. Annual fair for West Seattle schools, sponsored by South Seattle Community College. 9am-noon. FREE. Jerry Brockey Center, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-252-0760. www.seattleschools.org/area/eso/story.dxml.
Husky Smiles. Dental screening, oral hygiene instruction and toothbrushes for ages 6 months to 12 years; fluoride treatments for ages 2 and older. Services provided by dental students from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. 10am-noon. FREE, limited childcare available, pre-register. Baby Boost Information Fair. Health and nutrition resources, baby items, breastfeeding information, refreshments and more, for parents who are pregnant or have young children. 10am-noon. FREE, limited childcare available, pre-register. FamilyWorks, 1501 N 45th St., Seattle. 206-694-6727. www.familyworksseattle.org.
Discover Music! Seattle Symphony’s series for ages 5 to 12 continues with Happy Birthday, Mozart! 10am pre-concert activities, 11am performance today or Jan. 28. $20, $15 children and seniors. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.
Artistry in Motion! Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Check out the museum's amazing displays, then paint your own aviation and space-themed masterpiece. 11:15am and 1:15pm Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29. Included with admission. See Jan. 1 for museum details.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Cinderella. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 13.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Die Fledermaus. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Preschool Fair. Snoqualmie Valley Preschool Education
and Enrichment Fair offers information to parents and families. Sponsored
by Sno-Valley Indoor Playground. 9am-noon. FREE. Mount Si High School,
8651 Meadowbrook Way SE, Snoqualmie. www.snovalleyindoorplayground.org.
Kid Crafts. Lakeshore Learning Materials, Bellevue. See Jan. 7.
Honk! Jr. First Stage, Issaquah. See Jan. 13.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 18.
Snohomish County
Bullrider's Challenge. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe.
See Jan. 20.
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 6.
Farther Afield
Skagit Eagle Watch. Float the Skagit River with experienced
rafting guides and eagle watchers in search of bald eagles congregating
in the Skagit Preserve. Includes hot meal. Ages 8 and older, younger than
18 with adult. Call Seattle Aquarium for time. $75. 206-386-4353. www.seattleaquarium.org.
Sun., Jan. 22
Seattle Area
Family Tea. Have tea before today's matinee performance
of Die Fledermaus at Seattle Opera. Learn about the production's sumptuous
costumes from Costume Shop Manager Susan Davis. 12:30pm. $20, $7 ages
12 and younger. McCaw Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle Center, Seattle. 206-389-7676.
www.seattleopera.org.
Winter Wonderland Ball. Pacific Northwest Ballet's annual family ball includes dance lessons, live music, food and PNB dancer appearances. 3-6pm. $60, $40 child, $20 additional child (children must be accompanied by an adult). McCaw Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle Center, Seattle. 206-441-2429. www.pnb.org.
Artistry in Motion! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 21.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Cinderella. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 13.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Die Fledermaus. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Honk! Jr. First Stage, Issaquah. See Jan. 13.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 18.
Snohomish County
CATS. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett.
See Jan. 6.
Mon., Jan. 23
Eastside
Bird watching. Join East Lake Washington Audubon Society
for a field trip to the best current birding hot spot in King County.
Meet before 9am, finished by noon. $2 passenger cost. Meet at N end of
Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9). 425-746-6351. www.elwas.org.
Tue., Jan. 24
Seattle Area
Stories and Such. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See
Jan. 10.
Snohomish County
Chinese New Year Celebration. Celebrate the Year of the
Dog with stories and tastes. Ages 3 and older with adult. 7pm. FREE. Bothell
Regional Library, 18215 98th Ave. NE, Bothell. 425-486-7811. www.kcls.org.
Wed., Jan. 25
Seattle Area
Morning Storytime. Kenmore Library, Kenmore. See Jan.
4.
Die Fledermaus. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See
Jan. 18.
Thu., Jan. 26
Seattle Area
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle.
See Jan. 3.
Eastside
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See
Jan. 18.
Snohomish County
Family Fun Night. Family swim, arts and crafts, sports
activities and more. 7-9pm. $14 per family. Recreation Pavilion, 5303
228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.
Fri., Jan. 27
Seattle Area
Nighttime at the Beach. Join a Discovery Park naturalist
in exploring the beach at low tide. Ages 6 to adult. 7:30-9:30pm. $8.
3801 Government Way, Seattle. 206-386-4236. www.seattle.gov/parks.
Beach Night for Families. Explore one of the lowest tides of winter with Camp Long staff. For any age able to walk on slippery seaweed, no strollers. 7:30-9:30pm. $6, $4 ages 3 and older, $18 family of four. Mee Kwa Mooks Park, call for directions. 206-684-7434. www.seattle.gov/parks.
Chinese New Year Celebration. Traditional Chinese crafts, games and prizes, storytelling, treats and The Mak Fai Kung Fu Club Chinese Lion Dancers. Sponsored by Magnuson Community Center. 7:30-9:30pm. $5, $10 per family. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Hangar 30 Workshop, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-684-7026. www.cityofseattle.net/parks.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Cinderella. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 13.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Die Fledermaus. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Magic. World premiere based on tales of the
Brothers Grimm, performed by students from Youth Theatre Northwest. 7pm
Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 12. $11,
$15 opening night. 8805 SE 40th, Mercer Island. 206-232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 18.
Sat., Jan. 28
Seattle Area
Mariners FanFest. Meet Mariners players, coaches and
the Mariners Moose, play on Safeco Field, tour the clubhouse and dugout,
try on team uniforms and more. 10am-4pm through Sun. $10, $5 ages 6 to
14, free ages 5 and younger, $5 parking in Safeco Field Garage. 1250 First
Ave. S, Seattle. 206-346-4001. seattle.mariners.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/sea/community/fanfest.jsp.
Cinema K: Children's Film Festival Seattle. Family film festival features 47 films from 14 countries. Film schedule, film summaries and age recommendations available online. Various times daily through Feb. 3. $5 per film, online presales. Cinema K Pancake Breakfast. Pancakes, coffee and a screening of the film Ravens, Frogs, Dogs and More! (ages 5 and older). 10am-1pm today. $25 per family, pre-register. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 1-800-838-3006. www.nwfilmforum.org.
Sleeping Beauty. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is a version that will appeal to both boys and girls. Suitable for ages 3 to 9 and families. 11am and 1pm today, 1pm Sun. $8. IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S Second St., Renton. 1-877-827-1100. www.studio-east.org.
Discover Music! Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 21.
Artistry in Motion! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 21.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Cinderella. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 13.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Die Fledermaus. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 14.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
Bird watching. Join East Lake Washington Audubon Society
for a field trip to the watch the birds along the shores of West Seattle.
Meet before 8am, finished by noon. $2 passenger cost. Meet at N end of
Wilburton Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 12). 425-746-6351. www.elwas.org.
Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase. Redmond celebrates Chinese New Year with an extravaganza of Chinese culture by the Pacific Performing Arts Center. Performers present Chinese traditional group dances, songs, instrumental music, Beijing opera, martial arts, Chinese regional opera and more. All ages. 7pm. $10, free ages 4 and younger. Redmond Performance Center at Redmond High School, 17272 NE 104th St., Redmond. 425-556-2300 ext. 3. www.redmond.gov.
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Thistle Theatre’s production tells a tale of a silly young tiger from Korean folklore. Ages 3 to 12. 2 and 4pm Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 5. $9 adults, $7 children and seniors. Factoria Mall, 4089 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.
Kid Crafts. Lakeshore Learning Materials, Bellevue. See Jan. 7.
Magic. Youth Theatre Northwest. Mercer Island. See Jan. 27.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 18.
Farther Afield
Skagit Eagle Watch. Float the Skagit River with experienced
rafting guides and eagle watchers in search of bald eagles congregating
in the Skagit Preserve. Includes hot meal. Ages 6 to adult. 10am-2pm.
$69 to $89. 425-771-0230 (City of Edmonds), 425-771-4030 (Lynnwood Parks
and Recreation), or 425-556-2300 (Redmond Recreation). www.ci.edmonds.wa.us,
www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us, or www.redmond.gov.
Sun., Jan. 29
Seattle Area
Mariners FanFest. Safeco Field, Seattle. See Jan. 28.
Cinema K: Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 28.
Artistry in Motion! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 21.
Peter and the Wolf. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Sleeping Beauty. IKEA Performing Arts Center, Renton. See Jan. 28.
Cinderella. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 13.
Sleeping Beauty. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 6.
Richard III. Seattle Center House Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 3.
Eastside
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon. Factoria
Mall, Bellevue. See Jan. 28.
Magic. Youth Theatre Northwest. Mercer Island. See Jan. 27.
On Golden Pond. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 18.
Snohomish County
Labyrinth Walk. Celebrate the new year with a labyrinth
walk. Bring a bell to ring in the new year. Dress for the weather. Noon.
FREE. Wiggums Hollow Park, 2808 10th St., Everett. 425-257-8300. www.everettwa.org/parks.
Mon., Jan. 30
Seattle Area
Cinema K: Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest
Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 28.
Tue., Jan. 31
Seattle Area
Cinema K: Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest
Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 28.
Snohomish County
Pajamarama. Bothell Regional Library, Bothell. See Jan.
3.
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