Monday, September 24
Meet new library pals. Young children can practice their social skills at this neighborly playtime. Read stories, enjoy toys and make connections with fellow families. 3 to 5 p.m. Magnolia Branch Library.
Scale a jungle gym. If you haven’t yet visited the new Yesler Terrace Park playground, go. It opened in August and has some super cool structures: slopes for running up and sliding down, forts with crow’s nests for climbing and bouncy bridges for balancing. An added bonus: sweeping city views.
Tuesday, September 25
Take a Hike. The days are getting shorter, but you can still soak up the afternoon light with an after school hike. Try Carkeek Park, Tiger Mountain or Snoqualmie Falls. They’re fun, not-too-long hikes that are totally doable on a weekday afternoon.
Pokemon League Night Calling all players for Pokemon league play. Learn the game basics and get the feel for competitive play. You can trade and win prizes, too. 5 to 7 p.m. Top Ten Toys, Seattle (Greenwood).
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Listen to stories, sing songs and do simple arts and crafts. Bring a lunch or snack and eat together with your new playmates. Best for preschool age and younger. 10:30 to noon, Rainier Beach Branch Library.
Wednesday, September 26
Welcome the salmon home. September is a great time to watch the salmon returning to Pacific Northwest streams. Take a mid-week breather from the busy city and go witness this magnificent journey. Many viewing areas are free to visit, and some have volunteer naturalists on site.
Pajamas and Puppets Bring your preschoolers and toddlers to enjoy a puppet show, stories, rhymes and songs. 7 to 7:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library.
Wizarding Workshop: Harry Potter 101 A world of wizardry awaits at the Kent library. Perfect for tweens and teens. 2 to 4 p.m. Kent Branch Library.
Thursday, September 27
Create a work of art. Give those kitchen table crayons a break. The Delridge Library invites children ages 2 through 5 to create art projects using nature, recycled materials and more. 11 a.m. to noon. Delridge Branch Library, West Seattle.
Hola! It’s Spanish story time. Enjoy fun stories, songs and activities in Spanish with musician and storyteller Marco Cortes. For children who speak Spanish and those interested in the language. Children ages 3 to 6 and families are welcome. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Shoreline Branch Library.
Get up and dance. This week’s Moving Art Concert Series – concerts curated in partnership with KEXP DJ Sharlese Metcalf – features emerging Pacific Northwest R&B. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Downtown Park, Redmond.
Library Lab: Bristlebot Challenge Have fun with science, technology, engineering and math concepts through play, experimentation and discovery. These drop-in challenges help kids do and create amazing things using digital technology. 4 to 5:30 p.m., High Point Branch Library, West Seattle.
Friday, September 28
Everett Sausage Fest Go out for an early dinner tonight and feast on traditional Bavarian food. Arts and crafts, carnival rides, kids’ activities, entertainment and more. Noon to 7 pm. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Everett. Event continues Saturday and Sunday.
Family Movie Night Watch Coco on the big screen. Movie snacks and themed crafts and activities are provided. Bring your own low lawn chairs. Please register in advance. 6 to 9 p.m. Mercer Island Community & Event Center.
Saturday, September 29
Bite of Broadview Carnival rides, live music, a kids’ zone, a car show and more. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 4 to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Christ the King Catholic Church, Seattle.
It’s time for Festa Italiana! Highlights include cooking demos from celebrity Chef Marco Sciortino, an opera for kids and a grape stomping competition. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seattle Center, Downtown Seattle.
Aquarium Discovery Days Highline College’s aquarium has more than 250 native Puget Sound marine species. Kids can explore two large touch tanks, check out a 38-foot Gray Whale skeleton and peek at plankton under a microscope. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marine Science and Technology Center, Des Moines.
Hawktoberfest It’s a car show for Seahawks-themed cars. Go Hawks! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Railroad Avenue and Meeker Street, Kent.
Sunday, September 30
Wooden Boat Festival See gorgeous wooden vessels, go on a free boat ride or watch skill demonstrations by regional boat builders. Music and kids’ activities, too. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Sunday. Center for Wooden Boats, South Lake Union.
Free Concert with the Not-Its! This favorite all-ages rock band is premiering their newest album, "Ready Or Not!” Boogie to a full set of songs, and then chill out with Full Tilt Ice Cream. 1 to 2 p.m. Sonic Boom Records, Ballard.
Weekend Walks: Fruits & Nuts Seeds are amazing. Come learn more about what they are and the variety of ways they travel and germinate. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum.
Karen Bentley Pollick Plays Bach Introduce kids to the magic of classical music played live. Renowned violinist Karen Bentley Pollick will play Bach at this all-ages library event. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Central Library, Downtown Seattle.
Bow Wows and Books Practice reading skills while basking in puppy love. Children ages 5 to 13 are invited to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. 3 to 4 p.m. Magnolia Branch Library.
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