Wee! It’s the Year and Day of the Pig this Friday, and Pike Place Market is going hog wild with a live pig race you won’t want to miss. Other free festivities this week: birthday parties for Dr. Seuss, a community celebration for Jeffrey Gibson’s exhibition at SAM, and a Seattle Symphony Side-by-Side performance with Ballard High School. Have a fun week!
Monday, February 25
Toddler Gym Playtime Garfield CC has trikes, play houses, slides and more to get little ones moving, socializing and having fun. The tot gym is open every Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Garfield Community Center, Seattle (Central District).
Black History Month Movie Night: The Wiz Dianna Ross and Michael Jackson star in this reimagined tale where Dorothy is a schoolteacher from Harlem who’s transported to the land of Oz. Pizza provided. 4 to 6 p.m. Renton Highlands Library.
Tuesday, February 26
Storytime at New Seasons Market Caregivers can sip complimentary coffee while toddlers listen to stories with Librarian Kim. 10 to 11 a.m. New Seasons Market, Ballard.
Village Playdays Microsoft is hosting today’s play date with stories and fun kids’ activities. 10 to 11 a.m. Microsoft Store, University Village, Seattle.
Wednesday, February 27
Preschool Story Time Bring your preschoolers for stories, rhymes, songs and fun with Miss Bea. 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. South Park Branch Library, Seattle.
Dr. Seuss Day Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with favorite stories, wacky crafts and more. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Hiawatha Community Center, West Seattle.
Drop-in Zumba Take an adventurous journey around the world through Latin music, world rhythms, belly dance, pop rock and more. This high-energy workout is all ages and for all levels. Bring water and wear comfy shoes. 6 to 7 p.m. Seattle Center Armory, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne).
Thursday, February 28
Scarecrow Video Children’s Hour Watch a short film from the children’s collection, then do a themed hands-on activity. Ideal for preschoolers. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Scarecrow Video, Seattle (U-District).
Jeffrey Gibson: Like A Hammer Community Opening Celebration There will be music, performances and art-making at this neighborhood celebration for artist Jeffrey Gibson’s new exhibition, Like a Hammer. 5 to 9 p.m. Seattle Art Museum, Downtown Seattle.
Leap into Science Night Explore concepts of balance, mass, levers and fulcrums using your own bodies and simple materials. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Seattle Children’s Museum, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne).
Friday, March 1
Small Frye: Storytelling + Art Hear a story told by the folks at Seattle Children’s Theatre, then make story-related art. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Frye Art Museum, Seattle (First Hill).
Pig Day Out It’s National Pig Day and The Year of the Pig! Celebrate by watching a live pig race on the cobblestones at Pike Place Market. Also enjoy cultural performances, live music, a beer garden and a “s’winery.” 2 to 7 p.m. Pike Place Market, Seattle.
Seattle Symphony Side-by-Side Watch the Seattle Symphony perform with the Ballard High School Orchestra in this all-Scandinavian program. 7:30 p.m. Ballard High School Gym.
Saturday, March 2
Home Depot Kids Workshop Create a clock with a unique storage tray for notes and reminders. Kids receive a workshop apron and certificate of achievement while supplies last. 9 a.m. to noon. Various Home Depot locations.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party Celebrate Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday with a celebration of stories, rhymes, songs and silliness. 11 a.m. to noon. Kent Library, Kent.
Seward Park Community Reforestation Make today a day of service by beautifying a local park. Wear boots and dress for the weather. 10 a.m. to noon. Seward Park, Seattle.
Lunar New Year Celebration Watch traditional and contemporary cultural demonstrations including martial arts, music, dance and visual arts. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Bellevue Collection, Bellevue.
Ranger Walk Take an interpretive tour of the Lake Hills Greenbelt and learn about local flora and fauna. 2 to 3 p.m. Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station, Bellevue.
Sunday, March 3
GRANDfamilies Day Grandparents and the children they care for enjoy free admission to the children’s museum today. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Imagine Children’s Museum, Everett.
Octave 9 Grand Opening Celebration Check out Seattle’s newest music venue and space for kids to learn about and explore music. Opening celebration at 11 a.m.; open house experiences on the hour from 2 to 5 p.m. Octave 9 Raisbeck Music Center, Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle
Wildlife Tour at Juanita Bay Espy songbirds, waterfowl, turtles, beavers and more on this guided stroll. Bring binoculars if you have them. For children ages 6 and older. 1 to 2 p.m. Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland.
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