Every weekend, Erika Bigelow chooses some fine family activities.
Kirkland Urban Kids at Home Virtual Event
Sat, Aug 8, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  FREE
Julie, from Clown Buggie Entertainment, hosts a craft-a-long this Saturday on Kirkland Urban’s Facebook page. Join her to create awesome puffy slime. You can pick up craft kits in advance at Shake Shack, Mud Bay, Tutta Bella or Restore at Kirkland Urban. Follow Kirkland Urban on social media (@kirklandurban on Instagram and Kirkland Urban on Facebook) for more details as they are announced.
12 Dancing Princesses Class Virtual Event
Sat, Aug 8 12-12:45 p.m. FREE
Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, 12 Dancing Princesses is a story about good overcoming evil, and the power of familial love. Come learn some steps and movements in this beautiful ballet with Ms Erin.
Drive-In Movies at American Car Museum
Sat, Aug 8 9 p.m.
Drive-In Movies are making a return to Haub Family Field at LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma. Parking begins at 7:30 a.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m. Limited parking to comply with social distancing regulations. Pre-registration required. This Saturday, the feature film is the action/sci-fi film “Bumblebee” (PG-13)
Rhythm Section: Discover Percussion with Seattle Chamber Music Virtual Event
Sun Aug 9
Learn which instruments fall into the ‘percussion’ category, what they sound like, and how to play them during this fun class. You’ll even play along with the Arx Duo, on instruments you make yourself. It’s a great classical introduction to kids ages 5-10 years of age, which the whole family will enjoy. Available online until August 17th. Concert access is $15 (If already subscribed to the SCMS Virtual Summer Festival, the Family Concert is included.)
Young Chefs
Want to know how to do something well? Ask the experts. In the case of cooking, you can’t do better than the America’s Test Kitchen chefs. From a Young Chef’s Club to recipes for everything under the sun, take a look at this great website. Why not challenge your small fry to prepare one or two meals a week? There are lots of delicious options to choose from here.
