Monday, September 3
Bremerton Blackberry Festival Feast on blackberry pies, lemonade and wine (for the grown-ups). Live music and magic shows, too. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Waterfront Boardwalk, Downtown Bremerton
Summer Concert at Ballard Locks Pack a picnic and rock away those end-of-summer blues. Michael Clune & Sleep Till Noon Band play 2 to 3 p.m. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Ballard.
Tuesday, September 4
Stellaluna Everyone’s favorite fruit bat comes to life in this puppet show based on the popular children’s book Stellaluna. 1 to 1:45 p.m. Magnolia Branch Library.
Detective Cookie’s Chess Club Learn to play chess with the urban club that’s been ongoing for more than a decade. Kids and teens ages 7 and older are welcome. (Read more on Detective Cookie's Chess Club here.) 3 to 5 p.m. Rainier Beach Branch Library.
Wednesday, September 5
Neighborhood Story Time Many local libraries and bookstores are welcoming families with young children to gather, read and play. Check our Event Calendar for locations and times.
Infant/Toddler Playgroup Join fellow families to play, read, create, sing and have snacks. Best for children 5 and younger. 10:30 to noon. FamilyWorks Family Resource Center, Wallingford.
Thursday, September 6
First Thursday at the Museums From the Museum of Flight (Tukwila) to the Museum of History and Industry (South Lake Union), tour one of Seattle’s museums. Most are free today. Note there may be an admission fee for special exhibits. Check our Event Calendar for times and locations.
Scarecrow Video Children’s Hour This week’s transportation-themed event focuses on how people transit via water. Preschool-aged children can watch videos, read books and do hands-on science or art activities. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Scarecrow Video, Ravenna.
Digital Learning: Sewing Circuits Combine fabrics and circuits to create textiles that are both fashionable and functional. For ages 8 and older. 4-5:30 p.m. Rainier Beach Library
Friday, September 7
San Gennaro Festival Celebrate Italian culture with this three-day street fair. Enjoy crafts and games, face painting, live music and authentic Italian food. Sept. 7, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1225 South Angelo Street, Georgetown.
Back to School BBQ and Apple Squeeze Say farewell to summer with a BBQ, and welcome fall by pressing your own apple juice. 6 to 8 p.m. Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, Ravenna.
Small Frye: Storytelling and Art Join the Seattle Children’s Theatre in the museum galleries for an imaginative book reading. Then create a work of art inspired by the story. Best for children ages 3 to 5. Pre-registration recommended. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Frye Galleries, Seattle.
Saturday, September 8
Mountain Fest Breathe in the fresh, fall air with some nature-based learning. Enjoy rock climbing, rappelling and mountain-themed games. Get there early to sign up for climbing and ropes courses. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Camp Long, West Seattle.
Leschi Art Walk Browse art and listen to music. Then have a bite to eat with friends and neighbors. There’s a modern dance workshop for kids and a costume contest for your fur babies. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leschi business district on Lakeside Ave., Seattle.
Arts A-Glow Lantern Festival Head to Burien for a magical evening in the forest. Make your own lantern, watch artistic performers and join a lantern procession at dusk. Bring shakers and bells for music-making while you walk. 5 to 10 p.m. Dottie Harper Park, Burien.
Seattle Design Festival Interactive stations help build kids' imaginations. From block building to problem solving, there will be plenty of hands-on fun. Saturday and Sunday starting at noon. Occidental Park.
Sunday, September 9
Bicycle Sundays Hitch up the buggy or grab the kids’ bikes and cycle along Lake Washington. (Joggers and strollers are welcome, too.) The four-mile stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker Beach and Seward Park is closed to motorized traffic. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lake Washington Blvd.
Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival Experience the rich Hawaiian culture here in our Pacific Northwest backyard. This family-friendly festival will have plenty of aloha with Hawaiian music, food and dance. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seattle Center.
Board Game Sunday Get your board game on at the Ballard Library. They’ll have Blokus, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Jenga and Scrabble. Bring your favorite board games, too. 1 to 4 p.m. Ballard Branch Library.
ArtVenture: Tied Together Explore the Henry Art Gallery exhibit "MUSE: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête.” Then use fabrics, ribbons and textiles to tell stories about inspirational people in your lives. Drop in anytime 1 to 3 p.m. Henry Art Gallery, University District.
Want more? Check out our Family Events Calendar, searchable by age, location and cost.
