Monday, April 22
Earth Day Clothing Drive Drop off children’s out-grown clothes, and donate their sales to the charity or school of your choice. Kids can enjoy crafts, snacks, a prize wheel, face painting and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kids on 45th Consignment Store, Seattle (Wallingford).
Library Lab: The Ecosystem in Your Backyard Learn about the Longfellow Creek Watershed and how ecosystems work. The library will be filled with fun Earth Day games and activities. 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Delridge Branch Library, West Seattle.
Tuesday, April 23
Story Time for Kids at U Bookstore Enjoy dramatic readings of the best in new and classic kids books followed by activities and entertainment. 11 a.m. to noon. University Bookstore, Seattle (U-District).
Detective Cookie’s Chess Club Drop in for a game of chess. New players are always welcome! 3 to 5 p.m. Rainier Beach Branch Library, Seattle.
Wednesday, April 24
Scaredy Squirrel and the Little Red Hen Theater for Young Children introduces you to a cautious yet lovable rodent. Then they'll bring the classic story about a hen's hard work to life. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Bitter Lake Community Center, Seattle.
Thursday, April 25
Cartoon Happy Hour Relive classic “spalts” and “bonks” of your childhood cartoon favorites. Two hours of cartoons are free; happy hour refreshments and snacks available for purchase. 5 to 7 p.m. Central Cinema, Seattle (Central District).
Friday, April 26
Cherry Blossom and Japanese Culture Festival Experience Japanese culture through Taiko drumming performances, artist demonstrations, Japanese games and crafts, kids’ activities and food. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sunday. Seattle Center.
Park Ranger Program: Crows and Seagulls Learn about nature from a Bellevue park ranger, and then do a related craft. Today’s theme: It’s Black and White with Crows and Seagulls. Preregister by 4 p.m. on Thursday. 10 to 11 a.m. Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station, Bellevue.
Family Movie Night: Wall-E Join Tukwila Arts and Foster High School and watch Wall-E on the big screen. Reception begins at 4 p.m. with a free arts raffle. 4 to 7 p.m. Foster High School Performing Arts Center, Tukwila.
Saturday, April 27
Woodland Park Mobile Zoo Meet and greet ambassador animals, check out the new Mobile Zoo, and learn what Duwamish Valley Youth Corps teens are doing to help the environment. 1 to 3 p.m. South Park Community Center, Seattle.
Family Wild Walk: Fun in the Forest Discover how we're all connected in the web of life on this naturalist-led walk through the forest. Stop along the way for games and hands-on activities. Meet in front of the Graham Visitors Center at 1:15 p.m. Space is limited. 1:30 p.m. Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle.
Parks Appreciation Day Lend a hand in sprucing up parks around Tacoma. Bring your own gloves and gardening tools if you have them, and help spread mulch, pull weeds, prune plants and more. Show up at one of the five participating park sites, or preregister if you’re rolling as a group of 10 or more. 9 a.m. to noon. Various Metro Parks in Tacoma.
Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA Ten Seattle YMCA locations are offering free, family-friendly activities and events today. Check out a STEM workshop, explore a fire truck, win a bike helmet and more. Check your local YMCA’s Facebook page for event details. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Various Seattle-area YMCA locations.
Sheep Shearing Watch the sheep being shorn of their winter coats. Enjoy wool spinning demonstrations, children’s crafts, tractor-pulled wagon rides, pony rides, food, animal viewing areas and more. Free admission; fee for some activities. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kelsey Creek Farm Park, Bellevue.
Seattle Independent Bookstore Day Local indie bookstores are showcasing what they do best: building human connections through physical books. Join this daylong celebration at participating bookstores with author readings, live music, scavenger hunts, kids’ activities, art tables, and other fun stuff. Try Ada’s on Capitol Hill, Secret Garden Books in Ballard, University Bookstore in the U-District, or BookTree in Kirkland. Various times and locations.
Sunday, April 28
Día de la Niñez International Children's Day honors and promotes children's welfare around the world. Celebrate with a day of fun activities and performances. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Studio Lazo, Seattle (International District).
Spring Restoration Day Spend the day sprucing up one of Seattle’s most beautiful gardens. You’ll weed, remove invasive species, mulch, and clean garden beds. Gloves and tools provided. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteer Park, Seattle (Capitol Hill).
Reading with Rover Kids who love to read or who need help reading can practice alongside a certified therapy dog. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Third Place Books – Seward Park, Seattle.
ArtVenture: Reimagined Objects Take a new look at the discarded or precious things that surround you. Bring your own personal curiosity or pick from a selection of the museum’s found objects. Then write stories, poetry, or create portraits that honor these things. 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Art Gallery, Seattle (U-District).
This list is only a sampling of the free fun happening in the Seattle area this week. Check our Family-Fun Calendar for more things to do with kids near you.
