The holidays are over and it’s time to get back into a routine. If you’re home with your tykes during the day, there are several craft and story times happening around town. For older kids, beach walks, cartoons, magic shows and roller skating can help beat the back-to-school blues.
Monday, January 6
SBCC’s Anniversary Celebration. All week, South Bellevue Community Center is offering free fitness classes and activities for families. Try rock climbing, Zumba, indoor play, yoga, and much more. Today through Jan. 11, check website for schedule of events. South Bellevue Community Center, Bellevue.
Imagination Band Tropical Island Adventure. Join Sammy the Traveling Racoon and Imagination Band as they play guitar, flute, and other instruments and turn on tropical tunes to get your tots moving and grooving. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Lynnwood Library.
Tuesday, January 7
Play & Learn: Wonderland Development Center. Explore gross motor play and circle time while doing fun activities facilitated by the Wonderland Development Center. 10 to 11 a.m. Mountlake Terrace Library.
Village Playdays. Every Tuesday, visit the University Village for a new store offering fun kids activities. This week’s event happens at Paint the Town! 10 to 11 a.m. University Village, Seattle.
Wednesday, January 8
Winter Preschool Storytime. Enjoy winter-themed books, sing-alongs, and creative activities at the library today. Afterward, play with friends or make a craft. 10 to 11 a.m. Mountlake Terrace Library.
Creativity Station. Big kid pick! Each week, try different crafts or explore various art techniques and hang out with other tweens and teens. Space and supplies provided. Recommended for ages 10 and older. 2 to 4 p.m. Lake Forest Park Library.
Little Science Lab. A wonderful 30 minute science program put on by Imagine Children’s Museum at the library. Explore science, technology, and math in a fun settling. Arrive early, as space is limited. 7:30 to 8 p.m. Lynnwood Library.
Thursday, January 9
Baby & Me Storytime. Bring your little one to sing songs, hear stories, and play with other babies at this sweet storytime. Two sessions today; 10 and 11 a.m. Edmonds Library, Downtown Edmonds.
Cartoon Happy Hour. Enjoy classic cartoons, complete with all the slapstick comedy you could ever need. Two hours of cartoons are shown on the big screen each week. 5 to 7 p.m. Central Cinema, Seattle.
Friday, January 10
Winter Wings. Take a nature walk and learn all about birds. How do they migrate? Which ones stick around the Puget Sound for the winter? Bring your questions and your curiosity. 10 to 11 a.m. Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station, Bellevue.
Indoor Play Featuring Ace of Illusions. Magician Nate Jester joins play time at the community center for a magical performance that will engage spectators of all ages! Stay afterward for play time. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. South Bellevue Community Center, Bellevue.
Evening Beach Walk. Explore a West Seattle Beach during the evening at low tide, with Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists to guide you. Discover which kinds of creatures reside in this type of habitat. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint, West Seattle.
Saturday, January 11
Reading with Rover. Reading with Rover is a pet therapy program in which children can practice their reading with a trained pet. Cuddle up with a good book and a furry friend. 11 a.m. to noon. Edmonds Library.
Skagit Eagle Festival. Looking for a weekend adventure? During weekends this month, the Eagle Festival showcases eagles, a raptor show, hayrides, and more. Today and Sun. Jan. 5 (and weekends through January), various times and locations in Concrete, Eastern Skagit County.
Discovery Days. Tour the MaST Center, the marine biology center at Highline College. See over 250 Puget Sound marine species living in the center’s 15 tanks. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marine Science and Technology Center, Des Moines.
Lunar New Year Rocket Blast. Celebrate the New Year by building and launching homemade rockets! Then, test the creations for speed, accuracy, and distance. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Kirkland Library.
Pajama Movie Night. Come to Springfree in your PJs and enjoy a viewing of Toy Story 4! There will be free snacks and, of course, jumping on the trampolines. 4 to 6 p.m. Springfree Trampoline, Issaquah.
Sunday, January 12
Community Fun Skate. Enjoy good old-fashioned roller skating with the family every second Sunday of the month. Bring your friends and groove to the music on the rink! 2 to 5 p.m. Magnuson Community Center, Seattle.
Jewish Story Telling. Listen to stories from the Jewish Tradition, told by a professional storyteller. Families then learn some strategies for creating their own stories. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Kol HaNeshamah Synagogue, Seattle.
Mossyback Morris Men Concert. A mix of street theater and dance, this group performs an ancient form of British ritual dance called "The Morris," celebrating earth and the seasons. After the show, the performers will answer questions about the Morris. 2 to 3 p.m. Everett Public Library Auditorium, Everett.
