Open Play
Saturday, July 20, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
FREE
Seattle Children's Garden is an amazing play space that celebrates all needs and abilities. Come explore this garden at Open Play day, meet the staff, visit with the animals, and work on a fun construction, art or garden project.
Zookeeper Academy
Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.NW Trek Wildlife Park
Ever wonder what a keeper does to care for wild animals? Come learn from the keepers themselves at Zookeeper Academy at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park during a day of keeper chats, hands-on activities and more. Free with admission ($7.95-$23).
Chinese Calligraphy & Painting
Saturday, July 20, 2 to 4 p.m.Central Library
FREE
Head to the Central Library downtown this Saturday for a fun activity. Local artists from the Green Lake Arts Club will teach the basics of creating a simple Chinese painting and a calligraphy work. Art supplies will be provided. Stamp your work with a special Chinese seal and take it home!
Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m.Various Park Locations
FREE
BYO blanket and picnic and come see live Shakespeare plays like The Taming of the Shrew and Henry IV Part 2 performed by Greenstage at various outdoor locations. For this and a lineup of other plays, see our family guide to summer theater in the park.
Bug Safari
Sunday, July 21, 1 to 4:30 p.m.Magnolia Branch of Seattle Public Libraries
FREE
Come to the Magnolia Branch of the Seattle Public Library to explore nature, learn about ecosystems, and discover the diversity of insects in our backyard during a fun afternoon! Learn to be a citizen scientist and help further research into arthropods and their habitats.
Bite of Seattle
Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Seattle Center
FREE
The annual Bite is back! This year features more than 60 restaurants, 5 entertainment stages, a Family Fun Zone, amazing chef demonstrations and more. No pets, please. Admission is free; food prices are $10 or less.
