Tinkering for tots, book clubs, environmentally friendly concerts and workshops to gear you up for spring, and a Girl Scout lemon cookie parade! There are tons of sweet and fun events on the docket this week- check them out!
Monday, February 24
Tinker Tots. Come on over to the library where endless blocks will be provided. Bring your imagination and come to build! 10 to 11:30 a.m. Federal Way Library.
Lit Wits. *Big Kid Pick* At this teen book club, discuss a new book each month with fellow teens who love books (for ages 13-17). 7 to 8 p.m. Third Place Books (Seward Park), Seattle.
Tuesday, February 25
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group. This playgroup is led in Spanish, and all are welcome to join in the learning. Play, read, sing, and have snacks with other children and families. 10:30 to noon. FamilyWorks Resource Center (Wallingford), Seattle. Also happening this week at Rainier Beach Library and Lake City Library.
African Music & Dance Showcase. Join the Gansango Dance Company as they combine contemporary and traditional West African dance with drumming, song and audience participation. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Snoqualmie Library. There is another session at Renton Library on Sat. at 1 p.m.
Seattle Symphony Community Concert. Enjoy a concert that is free and open to the public, including music from the flute and a string orchestra. 7 to 8 p.m. Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, Renton.
Wednesday, February 26
Wild Wednesday at PlayDate SEA. Enjoy free admission to this indoor play space with the donation of two canned goods per child. Food and drinks available for purchase. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. PlayDate SEA (Mercer St.), Seattle.
Community Concert at Seattle City Hall. If you missed last night’s performance, you’re in luck! Catch another showing tonight. 7 to 8 p.m. at Seattle City Hall, Downtown Seattle.
Thursday, February 27
Scarecrow Video's Children's Hour. Check out this awesome educational program which features the theme of Earth, Wind, Fire & Water: The Elements of Life. Watch short films, listen to stories, and do art and science experiments. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Scarecrow Video (University District), Seattle. Catch the repeat session at U Heights on Sat. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday Crafternoons. Drop in to the toy store for creative fun with a different hands-on activity each week. 4 to 5 p.m. Snapdoodle Toys (Greenwood), Seattle.
Friday, February 28
Curious Coyotes. Learn about the Pacific Northwest coyote, including their importance to our ecosystem. Then, make a coyote craft to take home! 10 to 11 a.m. Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station, Bellevue.
A World of Music with Eli Rosenblatt. Enjoy a high-energy concert, filled with beats and melodies from around the world, sharing the message of acceptance and celebrating the planet. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kenmore Library.
Cuddling for a Cause. Head downtown to the Market and join furry friends from Emerald City Pet Rescue for an hour of playtime and cuddling! Pre-register. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pike Place Market, Downtown Seattle.
Girl Scout Lemon Cookie Parade! The Scouts are celebrating their brand new lemon cookie with a yellow fire engine and all-female firefighter crew, plus yellow classic cards and a lemon float! And of course, there will be plenty of lemony-yellow treats. Noon to 1 p.m. Westlake Park, Downtown Seattle.
Black History Month Program. Celebrate the art, music, poetry, inventions, and political contributions of African Americans at this evening event. 6 to 8 p.m. Van Asselt Community Center, Seattle.
Saturday, February 29
Rock & Gem Show. Enjoy rock painting, Rockosaurus rides, demonstrations, displays, prizes, and more- all featuring (what else?) rocks! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sun. Crown Hill Center, Seattle.
Amate Paper Painted Birds Art Workshop. Use special paper and paint to create a simple bird with flowers in this folk tradition, and learn about how Amate Bark paintings are made in Mexico. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Federal Way Library.
Making Tracks in Lewis Creek Park. Look for prints, scat, and feathers, all which provide clues about which animals have been roaming the park. Learn all about animal signs on this ranger-led hike. Pre-register. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, Bellevue.
Sunday, March 1
ArtVenture. Join local artist Clyde Petersen for an afternoon of stop-motion animation and design a paper puppet to take home! Pre-register. 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Art Gallery (University District), Seattle.
Adventure Hike. Head out for a 2-mile hike with a naturalist along the trails of Rattlesnake and Christmas Lakes. Experience winter and seek out early signs of spring with friends and family. Best for ages 7 and older, but all are welcome. Pre-register. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cedar River Watershed Education Center, North Bend.
Family Concert and Pizza Party. Bring your friends and join Joe Reilly as he brings his eco-friendly folk music and “songs for the earth” to Islandwood for a community concert. Pre-register (concert is free, purchase pizza at a small cost). 4 to 6 p.m. Islandwood, Bainbridge Island.
