Monday, April 23
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Throughout the month of April, celebrate tulips with a variety of family-friendly activities. Here are 5 tips to make the best of your trip. Various locations throughout Skagit Valley.
Drop-in Art Journal Play Shop Draw inspiration from your life with creative journaling. Writing, drawing and found objects will be integrated into journals. Supplies provided or bring your own. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beacon Arts, Seattle (Beacon Hill).
Tuesday, April 24
University Village Play Days Each week a different store hosts a special activity for kids. This week, kids can paint a tile at Paint the Town. 10 to 11 a.m. University Village, Seattle (U District).
Alphabet Soup–A Story & Song Show Explore songs, stories, puppets and poems from one of the Northwest's favorite songwriters and children's author, Eric Ode. 11 to 11:45 a.m. Southcenter Library Connection, Tukwila.
Top Ten Toys Game Night New games and old favorites for all ages will be available to play. 6 to 7 p.m. Top Ten Toys (Greenwood).
Wednesday, April 25
PlayDate SEA Enjoy free admission to this indoor play space with the donation of two canned goods per child. Food and drinks available for purchase. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. PlayDate SEA, Seattle (South Lake Union).
Family Trivia Compete against other families and win prizes. Hot dogs, ice cream, and beer available for purchase. 6 to 7 p.m. Popluxe Brewery, Seattle (Ballard).
Thursday, April 26
Children’s Hour at Scarecrow Video Preschoolers and kindergartners can learn all about animal life in this ten-week, drop-in series. Each week, kids will enjoy video clips, books, and hands-on activities related to a different element of animal life. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Scarecrow Video, Seattle (Ravenna).
Learning Buddies Teen volunteers teach math and reading with fun games and activities. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Columbia Branch Library, Seattle (Columbia City).
Friday, April 27
Olympia Arts Walk Experience this twice-annual arts walk featuring hundreds of artists with demonstrations, live entertainment, luminary procession (9:30 p.m. April 27) and the Procession of the Species (4:30 p.m. April 28). 5 to 10 p.m. April 27 and noon to 8 p.m. April 28. Various locations throughout Olympia.
World Rhythm Festival More than 80 world music performances, drum and dance workshops, a marketplace, and a drum circle. Noon to 5 p.m. today is Family Day. Noon to 10 p.m. April 27, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. April 28, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 29. FREE. Seattle Center (Lower Queen Anne).
Saturday, April 28
Independent Book Store Day Celebrate at Third Place Books for family fun with story time, Captain Underpants, treats, prizes, a photo booth, author meet and greets, and more. Third Place Books (Seward Park, Ravenna, and Lake Forest Park).
Instrument Petting Zoo Touch, hear, and play classical instruments courtesy of KING FM. 1 to 3 p.m. Richmond Beach Library, Shoreline.
Rock and Gem Show Annual show features rock, mineral, crystal, gem, geode and fossil displays. Also check out vendors, kids’ activities and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28-29. Alki Masonic Temple, West Seattle.
Sheep Shearing Sheep shearing and spinning demonstrations, children’s crafts and activities, tractor and wagon rides, pony rides, food and more. Free entry, small fee for some activities. Cash only. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kelsey Creek Farm, Bellevue.
Family Science Festival Enjoy interactive displays from Pacific Science Center, live animals from Point Defiance Zoo, robotics, Legos, concessions ($) and more. Noon to 5 p.m. The Karshner Center and Stewart Elementary Gymnasium, Puyallup.
Family Walk at the Arboretum Explore the arboretum in this 90-minute guided walk with games, hands-on activities and learning geared toward children (ages 2 to 12) and their caregivers. Meet in front of the Graham Visitors Center. 1 p.m. Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle (Montlake).
Sunday, April 29
Sunday Public Sail Each Sunday, the Center for Wooden Boats offers free 45-minute rides on Lake Union. Set sail on one of many classic boats. Sign up for a slot in person, several trips throughout the day. Space is limited. Sign up begins at 10 a.m. Center for Wooden Boats (Lake Union).
ideaX Drop-in Creativity Lab Bring your creative ideas and use a variety of creative tools including Playdoh, 3-D pens, stop-motion animation kits, Adobe Creative Suite and more. 1 to 3 p.m. Bellevue Library, Bellevue.
Celebrate Día! 8th annual multicultural children’s books festival featuring story times with TV anchors, a dance party with live music, Esteban film showing, and a free book for each child. 2 to 6 p.m. Burien Library, Burien.
Reading with Rover Kids have a chance to boost their reading skills and confidence by reading stories out loud to trained therapy dogs. 3 to 4 p.m. Third Place Books, Seattle (Seward Park).
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