Tree Planting on the Burke-Gilman Trail Sat Feb 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Metropolitan Market. FREE
Rain or shine, join Seattle Youth Can! and Evergreen Carbon Capture to plant trees and clear invasives along the Burke-Gilman Trail. Wear sturdy boots and shoes, dress for the weather and byo water bottle and lunch. We'll supply the tools and gloves. Pre-register.
SAM Winter Weekends: Kids Saturdays in the Park Sat Feb 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE
Enjoy fun hands-on art activities and outdoor exploration at the Olympic Sculpture Park, then kids can decorate a box to serve as their “car” for a drive-in movie at 12:30 pm. This weekend, watch episodes of Fraggle Rock.
Doktor Kaboom! Sat Feb 11, 11 a.m. Northshore Performing Arts Center Bothell
It’s a day of laughter and science as Doktor Kaboom explores the fundamentals of electric energy and humanity’s adventures into its potential during his Live Wire! The Electricity Tour Show. Great for all ages. $10 to $20.
Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day Dash Sun Feb 12 8 a.m. Green Lake Park
Get your love notes written and your tennis shoes tied for this fun 5K run/walk around Green Lake. On the course, you’ll dash past the "tunnel of love" fence where you can find and leave love notes to other race participants. 8 a.m. registration, 9:10 a.m. kids' dash (ages 10 and younger), 9:30 a.m. 5K. $35 to $45, free kids’ dash (youth T-shirt $10).
ArtVenture: Imagination is REAL Sun Feb 12, 1-3:30 p.m. Henry Art Gallery at UW. FREE
ArtVenture is a great event held the second Sunday of every month at the Henry Art Gallery. It’s an afternoon where families can play, learn, and create together. This Sunday, join performance artists Grey Ellis and Pamela Santiago to create collaborative skits and games inspired by what’s on view at the museum.
Seattle Family Dance Sun Feb 12, 3- 5 p.m. Phinney Neighborhood Center
Take part in an afternoon of traditional folk dances for kids ages 9 and younger and their grown-ups at the Phinney Center. There’s always a live band and a caller who makes everything fun and easy! You don’t have to have dancing experience to take part – it’s simply a fun day for everyone. Sponsored by Seattle Folklore Society and Phinney Neighborhood Center. $7, $20 max per family, discounts for PNA members.
For more ideas, visit our Family Fun Calendar, searchable by age, location, cost and more.
