Seattle's Child

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Erika's Picks for Family Fun this Weekend, June 23-25

Beach walks, strawberries, Spirit of Indigenous People Festival, and more!

 

Bellevue Strawberry Festival Sat June 24/Sun June 25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Crossroads Park
Strawberry deliciousness abounds at Bellevue’s annual strawberry soiree. Explore their agricultural past with the Eastside Heritage Museum's displays, tap your toes to live entertainment, take part in strawberry shortcake eating contests, admire classic cars, try your hand at arts and crafts, plus much more at Crossroads Park.

Tacoma Highland Games Frontier Park, Sat June 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Head south for an amazing Scottish day full of food, crafts, Celtic entertainment, kids' activities, traditional Highland athletes, bagpipes and dancers. $15, $10 seniors, students and military with ID, free ages 5 and younger. Discount for online purchase.

Play Basketball with Seattle Storm Sat June 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Occidental Square. FREE
Be a baller for a day and head to Occidental Square to shoot hoops with players from local WNBA team, the Seattle Storm.

Explore the Beach with Naturalists Sun June 25, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lincoln Park. FREE
Join volunteer naturalists during low tide on the beach to learn about Puget Sound's multitude of marine plants and animals. Offered at several beaches on many dates through August. See online schedule for locations.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Presentation Sun June 25, 1-1:40 p.m. Seattle Japanese Garden
Take part in a traditional 40-minute tea presentation inside the Shoseian Teahouse at the Seattle Japanese Garden. Visitors will be seated on tatami mats, so please avoid jeans, bare feet, rings, and personal fragrances. Pre-registration required. Recommended for ages 8 and older.  $10, $7 youth. 

Spirit of Indigenous People Festival Sat June 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Seattle Center Armory
Celebrate Native American and First Nations cultures with performances, a native art market, exhibits, and pow wow. Be sure to arrive by 1 p.m. for the Grand Entry.

 

For more ideas, visit our Family Fun Calendar, searchable by age, location, cost and more.

 

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Erika Bigelow