Monday, May 6
Pajama Story Time All ages are welcome for stories, songs and crafts. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animals. 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Queen Anne Branch Library, Seattle.
Tuesday, May 7
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Children ages birth to 5 enjoy singing songs and doing simple arts and crafts. Free play and circle time 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Bring a lunch or snack, and eat together until noon. Rainier Beach Branch Library, Seattle.
Wednesday, May 8
National Walk and Bike to School Day Join the thousands of students, families, community partners, and elected officials all around the country who are participating in this national event. See what’s happening in your neighborhood at walkbiketoschool.org.
Playdays at Snapdoodle Drop by the local toy store for games and hands-on fun. 2 to 3 p.m. Snapdoodle Toys, Redmond.
Thursday, May 9
Hola! Spanish Story Time Musician and storyteller Marco Cortes guides Spanish-speaking families and those interested in the language through stories, songs and activities. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Shoreline Library, Seattle.
Friday, May 10
Mother’s Day Plant Sale Enjoy the garden in bloom. Kids can make a Mother’s Day card and plant their own seedling. Beautiful plants are for sale, too. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through Sun. Kruckeberg Gardens, Seattle (Shoreline).
Northwest Paddling Festival Try out different paddling sports, watch races, build a toy boat and more. 2 to 7 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. Sunset Beach at Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah.
PhinneyWood Art Walk: The Big One See work from 150 artists in more than 75 Phinney/Greenwood locations, plus enjoy food, music, kids’ activities and more. 6 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 5 p.m. Sat. PhinneyWood neighborhood, Seattle.
Legendary Children This all-ages show includes performances, DJs, and art from some of Seattle’s most talented queer artists. The exhibition "Jeffrey Gibson: Like A Hammer" will be open and free during the event. 8 to 11 p.m. Seattle Art Museum, Downtown Seattle.
Saturday, May 11
Pike Place Flower Festival More than 40 tents are set up on the cobblestones of Pike Place to accommodate farmers’ bountiful flower displays. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sun. Pike Place Market, Downtown Seattle.
World Migratory Bird Day Bash Browse for birds during a ranger-led hike, fly through the dangers of migration during a fun migration game, and create crafts for bird-friendly communities. All ages welcome. Dress for the weather. 8 to 10 a.m. Larson Lake Blueberry Farm, Bellevue.
Endangered Species Day Celebration Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden, do nature arts and crafts, and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Magnuson Children’s Garden, Seattle.
Discovery Days Tour the marine biology facility and aquarium at Highline College, which holds more than 250 native Puget Sound marine species. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marine Science and Technology Center, Des Moines.
Family Saturday: Koi Day Koi at the Seattle Japanese Garden are awake from their winter hibernation and ready to eat. Feed the fish and learn more about them during a Koi Q&A. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Seattle Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle.
Seattle Maritime Festival: Family Fun Day Ship tours, harbor tours, kids’ activities, live music, food and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seattle Maritime Academy (Ballard).
Second Saturday Spectacular See a special performance of the 5th’s adventure musical “Northwest Bookshelf.” 3 to 4 p.m. UHeights, Seattle.
Sunday, May 12
Bicycle Sundays The four-mile stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker Beach and Seward Park is closed to motorized traffic 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lullaby Project Celebration Concert This moving event will feature songs created by parents at Mary's Place (emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness) and performed by Seattle Symphony musicians. 11 a.m. Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle.
Mother’s Day at the Garden Bring mom to the garden for live music, posy-making, ballroom dancing demos, art, refreshments and shopping. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bellevue Botanical Garden.
Looking for more free, family fun? Check out our Family Events Calendar, searchable by age, location and cost.
