Seattle's Child

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Erika's Weekend Picks, Sept. 6-8

Kids's triathlon, Caspar Babypants, Italian and Hawaiian culture, plus stories and art.

 

Kirkland Kids’ Triathlon

Saturday, Sept. 7
10:15 a.m.
Juanita Beach Park

Have kids that like to move? Bring them to this non-competitive introduction to triathlons at Juanita Beach Park. Great for kids ages 3 to 12. 50-yard swim/splash, 1/2-mile bike, 400-yard run. Check in at 10:15 a.m. check-in, Event starts at 11 a.m. $34. Please pre-register.

 

Caspar Babypants

Saturday, Sept 7
10:30 a.m.
The Great Hall

Seattle legend, Caspar Babypants (AKA Chris Ballew of the Grammy-nominated band The Presidents of the United States of America) returns to the Town Hall Saturday Family Concerts! Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the release of his 16th (!) children’s album, Flying High! Bring your comfortable shoes and best dancing moves. Doors open at 10 a.m. $5

 

Pratt Open House

Saturday, Sept.  7
6 to 9 p.m.
Pratt Fine Arts Center
FREE

Art will be created in front of your eyes at Pratt Fine Arts Center’s annual open house. Come watch artists in action, meet amazing instructors, and enjoy hands-on art activities, food trucks and more.

 

Children’s Hour

Saturday, Sept. 7
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Scarecrow Video
FREE

Kids will love learning new concepts in a fun environment this Saturday through a combination of short films from Scarecrow Video's library, storybooks, arts activities, science experiments, and more!

 

Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival

Sunday, Sept. 8
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Seattle Center
FREE

Aloha! Hawaiian music, Hawaiian dance, delicious Hawaiian food, vendors, workshops (including lei making and hula) and fun, Hawaiian kids’ activities. Aloha!

 

San Gennaro Festival

Friday, Sept. 6, 6-10 p.m. Sat/Sun, Sept. 7/8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Georgetown

Celebrate Italian culture during a three-day outdoor street fair in Georgetown. Live music all day long, plus authentic Italian food and amazing vendors. The children's area includes free face painting, crazy crafts and lively games. Plenty of fun for everyone!

 

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Erika Bigelow