Monday, April 29
Ballard Locks Free Tour Take a guided walking tour of the Ballard Locks. Thursdays through Mondays, 2 p.m. Hiram. M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle.
Free Admission at PlayDate SEA Kids can burn off that extra energy for free on Monday evenings. Food and drinks available for purchase. 5 to 8 p.m. PlayDate SEA, Seattle (South Lake Union).
Tuesday, April 30
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival It’s the last official day of the month-long celebration that celebrates tulips. Read these five tips to make the most out of your trip.
University Village Play Days Each week a different store hosts a special activity for kids. This week, Microsoft is hosting. 10 to 11 a.m. University Village, Seattle (U District).
Wednesday, May 1
Spring Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure hunt map, then find and photograph items around the nursery to win a prize. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all month long. Swansons Nursery, Seattle (Blue Ridge).
Playdays at Snapdoodle Drop in for games and hands-on fun. Playdays are geared toward children ages 5 to 8, but everyone is welcome. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Snapdoodle Toys, Redmond.
Thursday, May 2
Museum First Thursday Enjoy free admission to select museums (note: there may be additional fees for special exhibits) including Museum of History and Industry (South Lake Union), Living Computers 5 to 8 p.m. (Sodo), Northwest African American Museum (Central District) and Museum of Flight 5 to 9 p.m. (Tukwila). Seattle Art Museum (Downtown Seattle) hosts a drop-in studio led by local artist Kerstin Graudins. Wing Luke Museum (International District) has a children’s story time followed by an art activity at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 3
Free Bellevue Arts Museum Check out current exhibitions as well as the Sculpture Garden, and Imagination Stations with hands-on activities for all ages. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue.
Teen Night Out at SAM High school-aged teens are invited to a night of hands-on workshops taught by local artists, music by DJs, and art tours. Get free tickets online. 7 to 10 p.m. Seattle Art Museum.
Sammamish Valley Spring Celebration Explore a farm, chat with a local farmer and meet baby animals. Farms in the Sammamish Valley have a variety of celebrations through the weekend. Check farm websites for details.
Saturday, May 4
Powwow One of the largest powwows in Washington, this celebration of Native American culture includes singing, drumming, dancing, and arts and crafts. Grand entries 1 and 7 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Sun. Edmonds Community College’s Seaview Gym, Lynnwood.
iFest A festival devoted to indie games of all types: video, board and card. Meet game creators and try out new games. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seattle Center Armory, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne).
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Enjoy traditional Mexican food ($), children’s activities, arts and crafts from local vendors, live performances and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. El Centro de la Raza. Seattle (Beacon Hill).
Windermere Cup and Opening Boat Day Parade The official opening of Seattle’s boating season features regatta crew races (10 a.m.) followed by a decorated boat parade. Food trucks, family activities and free giveaways. Parking available in the UW lots. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Montlake Cut, University of Washington.
Neighbor Day Celebration Learn bubble art, enjoy refreshments, and greet your neighbors. 1 to 4 p.m. High Point Branch Library, West Seattle.
Sunday, May 5
Frelard Tamales + Populuxe: Cinco de Mayo Celebrate with a Mariachi band, piñatas for the kids and a special Mexican lager brewed for just for the grownups. Noon to 6 p.m. Populuxe Brewing, Seattle (Ballard).
Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration Celebrate the diverse cultures of the Asian-Pacific Islander communities with youth drill teams, dance performances, a hum bow eating contest and more. 11:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seattle Center Armory, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne).
Kodomo no Hi An annual festival for families celebrating Japanese art, culture, food, and music. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, Seattle (Central District).
Who’s That Bird? Learn the who’s who and what’s what of our local bird species. Then create an art piece. Best for children ages 5 to 10. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lewis Creek Visitors Center, Bellevue.
See even more events on our Family Events Calendar; it's searchable by age, location and cost.
