Seattle's Child

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Erika's weekend picks: Minecraft, Movies at the Mural, the Great Inflatable Race and more

What's on for the weekend.

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Erika Lee Bigelow lives in Seattle with her husband, three kids, one dog and nine fish. On Fridays you can find her on Q13 at 9:15 a.m. with a hand-picked list of family-friendly activities for the weekend. Here's what's on this weekend.

 

The Great Inflatable Race, Lake Sammamish State Park, Sat 9:30. Run, slide and bounce through this 5K for kids ages 5 and older. Race starts at 9 a.m., with a family heat at 11:30. $40-75. thegreatinflatablerace.com

 

Seattle Children's PlayGarden Play Date, Sat 10:30-2. Free.  All kids, those with special needs and those typically developing are invited to play and take part in fun, summer activities. Caregivers must be present. childrensplaygarden.org

 

Movies at the Mural, Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre, Sat Dusk. Free. Bring low back chairs or blankets and sit back to enjoy the classic adventure movie, The Goonies. seattlecenter.com

 

Pacific NW Highland Games, Enumclaw Expo Center, Sat/Sun 8-5:30. Drumming and piping and dancing and games. Plus traditional food, arts and crafts and more. $17, $12 seniors and military, $11 ages 5-17, half price after 4 pm. $5 parking. sshga.org

 

Tea and Crumpet Party, Queen Bee Cafe, Sun 2-4 pm. Free. Kids of all ages are invited to a real tea party with yummy treats and fun activities. queenbeecafe.com

 

Minecraft Build Challenge, Capitol Hill Branch of Seattle Public Library, Sun 2-4. Free. Kids ages 7 to 12 can team up for a fun, Minecraft challenge. spl.org

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Erika Lee Bigelow