Seattle's Child

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Erika's weekend picks for April 6-7

The Moisture Festival, some cool story times, an outdoor adventure for toddlers ... kick off spring break with some weekend fun!

 

 

Moisture Festival
Sat, April 6-7, 3 & 7:30 p.m. 
Hale’s Palladium, Seattle

This magical showcase of comedy/varietè artists including acrobats, dancers, musicians, clowns, aerialists, comedians, magicians, jugglers and more is back and better than ever. Head to Hale’s Palladium through Sunday for an amazing spectacle. Most shows all-ages (especially 3 p.m. shows), see website for schedule. $22, $17 seniors, $11 ages 12 and younger.

 

Family Story Time & Play Time
Sat, April 6 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Seattle Public Library, Northgate branch. FREE

Doesn’t everyone love a good story? Head to the Northgate Branch of the Seattle Public Library this Saturday and enjoy a morning of stories, rhymes, and songs with our wonderful children's librarian. All ages welcome. Then stick around and play after story time!

 

Hora de Cuentos! Spanish Story Time
Sat, April 6 10:30-11 a.m.
Seattle Public Library, Beacon Hill branch. FREE

There are more stories this Saturday pero esta vez en espanol. Yes, it’s Spanish story time at the Beacon Hill Branch! Head to the Hill to enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs in Spanish with our children's librarian. All ages welcome.

 

Tot Trek: Colors of Spring
Sat, April 6 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Camp Long, West Seattle

Kids ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers will love this guided hike through Camp Long. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes so you can search high and low for all the colors of spring. Please pre-register online or by calling 206-386-4237. $5-$10.

 

"Daniel & the Dreamcatcher: A Comic Operetta for Young Audiences"
April 7, 2 & 4 p.m.
Studio East, Kirkland

This weekend only, Studio East Theater for Young Audiences presents a special musical reading of this comic operetta for ages 5 and older. At bedtime, Daniel confesses he’s afraid of the dark and a sinister giant who lives in his closet. Learn how Daniel becomes brave and finds out that perhaps that monster isn’t so scary after all. The performances are “pay what you can” at the door – cash or check only.

 

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Erika Bigelow