Every week Erika Bigelow picks out some choice things for families to do over the weekend. This weekend, for the first time since March, she has suggestions that involve leaving the house. Have fun and stay safe!
Steamship Saturdays
Sat-Sun July 11-12 1 and 3 p.m., Center for Wooden Boats
It is Phase 2 in King County, which means the Virginia V (“V” is the roman numeral for “5”) is steaming around Lake Union once again for Steamship Saturdays (and Sundays). Hop on board this national historic landmark vessel for a reduced capacity cruise and learn all about the history of our urban lake. $20/non-members, $15 members, Free for kids 12 and under.
Drive-in Cinema
Sat-Sun July 11-12 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. accesso ShoWare Center, Kent
The Land Before Time (PG) and Jurassic Park (PG-13) are the featured drive-in movies at the accesso ShoWare Center outdoor cinema this weekend. Only 95 vehicle spots available per showing. Parking is first come/first served. $20-$40. Review the website for COVID-19 rules before you go.
Dance Dance Dance
Do your kids need more exercise? Here’s a fun option they (and you) will love. Check out the high energy Kidz Bop dance videos and learn the creative dance routines to current songs. They’ll be singing and dancing along in no time.
How to Fight Hunger
So many individuals and families are struggling to make ends meet. Open up the dialogue with your kids and discover ways your family can help. From gardening to canned food drives, this site offers twenty creative service options to fight hunger.
Hot Ice
It sounds like an oxymoron, but the ice you make in this experiment is hot! Just combine 4 cups of vinegar with 4 Tbl of baking soda and cook over medium heat for an hour to reduce the mixture to 1 cup or less. Pour mixture in a glass container and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. Scrape crystals that form on the pan onto a plastic tray then slowly pour the solution over them and watch a tower of hot ice form.
