From magic shows to concerts to bike swaps, summer is in full swing with tons to do around town.
Monday, June 12
Magic Monday Held the second Monday of the month, each show features the Pacific Northwest's finest magicians performing in the intimate setting of the bookstore. 7 p.m. Third Place Books (Ravenna).
Tinkerlab Drop in and work on a fun STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) craft or challenge and tinker around with construction and builder kits. There will be something for all ages. 4 to 6 p.m. Columbia City Library (Columbia City).
Tuesday, June 13
Story Time at University Book Store Enjoy dramatic readings of the best in new and classic kids book followed by hands on activities. 11 a.m. to noon. University Book Store (U District).
Japanese Playgroup Parents and caregivers of young children (birth to 5 years of age) are invited to bring their youngsters and join together to play, read, create, sing, and have snacks. This playgroup is run by Japanese-speaking volunteers, all are welcome. 1:30 to 3 p.m. FamilyWorks Family Resource Center (Wallingford).
Wednesday, June 14
Path with Art classes Kids and adults can design and create a solar powered lantern. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Occidental Square (Pioneer Square).
Kids' Night of Invention and Adventure Join WordsWest for a kids’ night of invention and adventure with nationally renowned Scholastic authors Sundee T. Frazier (Cleo Edison Oliver) and Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet, graphic novel series). Yummy treats will be served. 6 to 7 pm. C & P Coffee (West Seattle).
Thursday, June 15
Children’s Hour at Scarecrow Video Travel around the world in this drop-in educational series for preschoolers. Each session will include auditory, visual, and tactile styles of learning: watching short videos, reading books, and participating in an activity related to the continent. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Scarecrow Video (Ravenna.
Third Thursday Art Mingle Visit Tacoma’s downtown galleries for free including the Museum of Glass (5 to 8 p.m.), Washington State History Museum (2 to 8 p.m.) and Tacoma Art Museum (5 to 8 p.m.). Tacoma.
Friday, June 16
Tot Shabbats Celebrate the Jewish Sabbath with songs and challah on Friday mornings. 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Stroum Jewish Community Center (Mercer Island), 10:15 to 11 a.m. Secret Garden Book Store (Ballard), 1 to 1:30 p.m. University House (Issaquah).
Recess Monkey Family Concert Enjoy live music from a local trio of teachers who make smart rock and pop music for kids and families. Pre-register here. 6 to 7 p.m. Charles Wright Academy (Tacoma).
Edmonds Art Festival Art, food and entertainment. The Kids Create area features hands-on art and face painting. No pets. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 16-17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18. Frances Anderson Center (Edmonds).
Classic Weekend See more than 50 beautiful classic yachts arrive for the show this weekend. Arrival “parade” from 2 to 4 p.m. June 16; boats on display 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17-18. Bell Harbor Marina (Belltown).
Meeker Days Pierce County’s largest street festival features entertainment, food, arts and crafts, vendors, KidZone, trout pond, car and antique tractor show, and more. Noon to 9 p.m. June 16, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18. Downtown Puyallup.
Saturday, June 17
Burien Wild Strawberry Festival Entertainment, food, marketplace, car show (June 18), games, touch-a-truck (June 17), Bubbleman, kids’ activities and more.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18. Burien Town Square Park (Burien).
Fremont Solstice Fair Music, arts and crafts, street performers, kids’ art activities, art cars (wildly decorated cars), food and more. The unconventional Fremont Solstice Parade (some fair guests are clad only in full or partial body paint) is 1 p.m. June 17. June 18 includes a dog parade (2:30 pm, $20 to participate). 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 17-18. Fremont.
Sunday, June 18
Kids’ Bike Swap Kids can trade in the bike they have outgrown and pick out a bike that fits them. Kids donate their old bike, and receive credit for the value based on its size and condition. A parent or guardian must come with each child at the Swap. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sharing Wheels (Everett).
As always, you can find something to do with our Family Events Calendar, searchable by age, price, and location.
