Fremont Fair Sat June 17/Sun June 18, Fremont. FREE
The Center of the Universe is celebrating Solstice with music, arts & crafts, street performers, kids’ art activities, art cars, fabulous food and a whole lot more. Come watch the unconventional Fremont Solstice Parade on Sat (parent warning: many riders clad only in body paint) or the dashing dog parade on Sunday, then stay and enjoy the festivities.
Bird Focus: Nesting Season Sat Jun 17, 8-10 a.m. Seward Park Audubon Ctr
The eggs are hatching. Come join naturalist Ed Dominguez for a stroll through Seward Park to learn about birds and the variety of nesting structures they build each year. Great for kids ages 10 and older. Pre-register. $5.
Seattle Bot Battles Sat Jun 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Seattle Center Armory. FREE
Crazy about electronics? Revved up about robots? Come to the Seattle Center this Saturday to watch 1, 3 and 12-pound robots battle it out for the ultimate championships. Pre-register is you have a robot to enter in the competition.
Planetarium Show: Violent Universe Sat Jun 17, 6-6:45 p.m. Bellevue College. FREE
Bellevue College’s Astronomy Department and the Science and Math Institute are sponsoring the show this Saturday. This month's show is called The Violent Universe. "The beauty of a starlit sky conceals the violent forces at work within our universe." Learn what is being destroyed and created way above our heads. Tickets are free, but need to be reserved online. Recommended for ages 6 and older.
Classic Weekend Friday June 16-Sun June 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bell Harbor Marina. FREE
Here’s a great option for Father’s Day weekend. Come and see more than 50 beautiful classic yachts arrive at the Bell Harbor Marina on Friday afternoon, then explore and learn some fun facts about these vessels throughout the weekend.. The arrival “parade” from 2 to 4 pm Fri, June 16; boats on display 10 am to 4 pm June 17-18.
STEAM Sunday Sun June 18, 2-3:30 p.m. SPL Northeast Branch. FREE
Kids and teens ages 9 to 15 can explore science, technology, engineering, art and math with the help of some fantastic teen volunteers!
For more ideas, visit our Family Fun Calendar, searchable by age, location, cost and more.
