Seattle's Child

Your guide to a kid-friendly city

Erika's Picks for Weekend Fun Jan 8-9: Charlie the Noise Guy, Artifact ID, Ice Skating, Loon Watching

Hear Charlie Williams, sound impressionist, spot birds on the beach at Discover Park, identify found treasures at the Burke and more

Pied Piper presents Charlie the Noise Guy, Sat 10:30-11:30 Mt. Baker Community Club. Can you make a sound like a duck? And a car? And a toilet, train and monster truck? Charlie Williams, a vocal sound impressionist can. Come be impressed by this funny show. $3. mountbaker.org

 

Birds of the Blustery Beach, Sat 10:30-12, Discovery Park. FREE. Bundle up and bring the binoculars and field guides (if you have them) for a fun morning of bird spotting. Come learn about the birds that inhabit the shoreline in the winter. Seattle.gov/parks/environment

 

Artifact ID Day, Sat 1-3:30 Burke Museum. Remember that rock you dug out of the backyard? Or the feather you found on your last hike? Bring it and up to three items to the Burke and see if their collections staff can help identify your find(s). Event included with admission. $10, $8 seniors, $7.50 students and ages 5-17, free 4 and younger, UW students and staff. burkemuseum.org

 

ArtVenture, Sun 2-3:30, Henry Art Gallery. Join Assistant Curator, Michelle Hagewood and be part of art in the Franz Erhard Walther: A Body Draws exhibit, then make a memory of the event by making a drawing. Included with admission. $10, $6 seniors, free for children. henryart.org

 

Bellevue Magic Season Ice Arena, Sat/Sun 11-6. Downtown Bellevue Park. If you've been wanting to glide across the ice in the open air, head quickly to Bellevue. It's the last weekend for the region's largest outside skate rink. Skate rental and concessions available. $12, $9 ages 8 and younger. bellevuedowntown.org

 

Storytime & Crafts: Loons, Sun 1:30-3:30 Cedar River Watershed Education Center. FREE. Join a naturalist for a story about Loons, then learn about these lofty birds while working on fun craft projects. Space is limited, please pre-register. seattle.gov/util/EnvironmentConservation/OurWatersheds 

 

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Erika Bigelow