Seattle's Child

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Erika's Weekend Picks for April 12-14

Bubble-blowing fun at Gas Works Park, birding, hiking at twilight, a musical about mischievous children, and more!

Northwest Bubble Gathering

Saturday, April 13,  6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gas Works Park

FREE

It’s the first Northwest Bubble Gathering in Seattle this Saturday at Gas Works Park. Come join a "Congregation of Bubblemancers" as they cast off enormous soap bubbles throughout the weekend. BYO  friends, family, and your own bubble stuff, and join the fun.

 

Bird Focus: Spring Migration

Saturday, April 13, 8 to 10 a.m.
Seward Park Audubon Center

Join Naturalist Ed Dominguez on a trek through the forest to find migratory birds that travel thousands of miles from breeding grounds in North America to wintering grounds in Mexico, Central and South America or the Caribbean islands. Dress for the weather, binoculars are provided. Ages 10 and older. $5.

 

Lacey Family Fish-In

Sat, April 13, 8 a.m.  to 1:30 p.m.
Woodland Creek Community Park

Head to Woodland Creek Community Park for a day of casting and reeling. Kids ages 5 to 14 will learn how to fish and then take home their very own rod and reel. $5. Space is limited, please pre-register required.

 

Miss Nelson is Missing! A Musical

Saturday, April 13,  1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
SecondStory Rep

What happens when the teacher of a class of misbehaved children goes missing and scary substitute comes in? Come and see whether these mischievous kids learn some well-deserved lessons about kindness and respect. Part of the Theater for Young Audiences series, the show runs weekends through Apr. 27. $12.

 

Park in the Dark Night Hike

Saturday, April 13, 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Washington Park Arboretum

What happens in the park after the sun sets? Join a night hike through Washington Park Arboretum and discover the crepuscular and nocturnal movements in the forest. Then finish the evening with a little star gazing in the UW Mobile Planetarium. $15 first child, $5 each additional child, free for adults accompanied by children.

 

Community Fun Skate

Sunday, April 14, 3 to 6 p.m.
Magnuson Community Center
FREE

BYO skates or borrow some there and get ready to go round & round the rink during a fun evening of skating. Great for new or veteran skaters, all ages are welcome (kids under 18 need parent permission). Hosted by PFM Roller Derby, the event is free, but donations are graciously accepted.

 

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Erika Bigelow