Seattle's Child

Your guide to a kid-friendly city

Free things to do with kids around Seattle, Mar. 9-15

Irish and Persian festivities, a Caspar Babypants concert, kids yoga, magic, math and more!

Irish Heritage Club

 

Editor's note: Many events are being canceled, postponed or adjusted in response to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus in the Puget Sound area. Before heading out, it's wise to confirm that your event is still taking place. All events at Seattle and King County public libraries have been canceled.

 

 

Wednesday, March 11

 

Free Student Wednesday at BAM. On the second Wednesday of every month, students are admitted for free to Bellevue Arts Museum and all of the galleries and exhibits they have to offer. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bellevue Arts Museum.

 

Thursday, March 12

Free Admission at Seattle Asian Art Museum. A bonus museum day! Not only does SAAM offer first Thursday free admission; they also offer free admission on second Thursdays! Go check out the new galleries and play at Volunteer Park afterward. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Seattle Asian Art Museum (Capitol Hill), Seattle. 

Caspar Babypants. Olympia Timberland Library, Olympia. POSTPONED TO MAY 14

 

Friday, March 13

Toddler Trails. Get the wiggles out by exploring trails with a real park ranger on a toddler-friendly hike! Dress for the weather, and pre-register. 10 to 11 a.m. Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, Bellevue.

 

Saturday, March 14

The Friends of The Seattle Public Library’s HUGE Book Sale. POSTPONED UNTIL MAY. 

Kirkland Urban’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. CANCELED

Women's Day Celebration. Big Kid Pick! Enjoy a day to uplift women at People’s Community Center. Participate in workshops and discussions to empower and support women’s equality. 10 a.m. to noon. People’s Community Center, Tacoma. 

Opera Time for Kids. Young kids can experience the music of the opera for the first time in a kid-centered environment. This free event takes place each second Saturday of the month. 10:30 to 11 a.m. The Opera Center (Lower Queen Anne), Seattle. 

Irish Festival. Music, Seattle Center Armory (Lower Queen Anne), Seattle. CANCELED.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fourth Avenue, Downtown Seattle. CANCELED.

 

Sunday, March 15

Leprechaun Hunt. Kruckeburg Botanic Garden, Shoreline. CANCELED. 

Nowruz Celebration. Al Locke Pavilion, Kirkland. CANCELED. 

 

 

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