Monday, June 24
Rainbow Story Time Bring children birth to age 5 to the library for a celebration of LGBTQIA families through stories, crafts and play. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Capitol Hill Branch Library, Seattle.
Twinkle Twinkle: The ABCs of Jazz and Blues Local musician Michael Powers transforms a favorite nursery song into different musical styles – blues, boogie-woogie, swing, reggae, and rock. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Queen Anne Branch Library, Seattle. (Also held this Tuesday, 6 p.m., at the Columbia Branch Library.)
Tuesday, June 25
KidsDay in Auburn This fun-filled day includes live entertainment, inflatable rides, face painting, activity booths, miniature golf, hands-on art and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Les Gove Park, Auburn.
Wednesday, June 26
$1 Family Movies at Regal Okay, this one’s nearly free. Participating Seattle-area Regal Theaters are showing family movies such as Shrek, Despicable Me, Puss in Boots, and more on Tuesdays and Wednesdays all summer. Tickets are only a buck! Call the Regal Theater near you to confirm today’s film and schedule. Tickets can be purchased at the box office.
Thursday, June 27
Star’s Big Dream Puppet Show Join Star on her quest to become an astronaut and explore space. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kenmore Library.
Ocheami Celebrates Nature At this “Explore Your World” library program, children can learn African stories, music and dance movements that celebrate the importance of nature to people, place, plants and animals. 11 a.m. to noon. NewHolly Branch library.
Out-to-Lunch Concert Bring lunch to the park and enjoy live music from local musicians. Noon to 2 p.m. Cascade Playground, Seattle (South Lake Union).
Community Game Night in the Park Play cornhole, jumbo Connect 4 and Jenga. 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Park, Redmond.
Friday, June 28
Paint Me a Story Preschool-aged children can listen to a story and paint along. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Snapdoodle Toys, Kenmore.
Saturday, June 29
Great Day of Play Burn off energy with giant inflatables, touch-a-truck fun, sports, and hands-on art. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Moshier Community Art Center, Burien.
Arts in Nature Festival This eclectic party at Seattle’s only campground includes live music, visual arts performances, mixed-media installations inside rustic cabins, interactive activities, hiking trails and more. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. Camp Long, West Seattle.
Dragon Fest Watch lion and dragon dances, martial arts, drill teams, and taiko drumming demonstrations. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Chinatown-International District, Seattle.
Japan Fair Learn about Japanese art and culture through live performances, hands-on exhibits, dancing, and cultural workshops. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue.
Seattle PrideFest: Family Pride LGTBQ families and allies can celebrate Pride Weekend with Drag Queen Story Time, a doggie drag show, and live entertainment. 1 to 4 p.m. Cal Anderson Park, Seattle.
Sunday, June 30
Seattle Pride Parade and PrideFest Watch a parade of colorful cars, floats and people at this celebration of love and equality. The route follows 4th Avenue from Union Street toward Denny Way and culminates with a festival at Seattle Center. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Downtown Seattle.
Mary Olson Farm Day Go back in time to a vintage farm setting and meet a cow, some chickens and miniature donkeys. Noon to 5 p.m. Mary Olson Farm, Kent.
Summer Concerts at Ballard Locks Swing to golden oldies with the 85th Street Big Band. 2 p.m. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Ballard.
Frog Hop Learn about the amphibian life cycle, then join a park ranger and search for frogs in Lewis Creek. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lewis Creek Visitor Center, Bellevue.
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