Spring/Summer Fun
(Most of them FREE or cheap)
May 6, 2006: It was highly optimistic of you to look at this page considering my rate of update. So, you should be rewarded, if you like. Be the first to e-mail me and I will send you four passes to Pacific Science Center!
Bellingham
April 15, May 20, Sept. 23, Sept. 30 and Oct. 14
Animals as Natural Therapy
Animals as Natural Therapy is offering several Kidz Dayz Farm Programs this year. This is an event for children 3-8 years old to learn about animals and their behaviors, their likes, dislikes and ways they play. Each session includes arts & crafts, horse lessons and interactions with a farm full of animals.
Location: Windy Acres Farm
721 Van Wyck Road
Bellingham
Event Times: 2 to 5 p.m.
Event Cost: $25 per session
Phone: (360) 671-3509 www.animalsasnaturaltherapy.org
April 1, 2006 through December
Bellingham Farmers Market
The Bellingham Farmers Market opens April 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy shopping for the fresh, local produce and crafts at the Saturday Market in downtown Bellingham.
Location: Dowtown
Railroad at Chestnut
Bellingham
Event Times: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Event Cost: Free
Phone: 360-647-2060
www.bellinghamfarmers.org
April 1, 2006 through December
Kids Vending Day at Bellingham Farmers Market
On the last Saturday of the month kids are encouraged to vend at the Market. This is a great opportunity for children to learn about commerce and raise money from items they make or grow. In past seasons kids have brought to market: flowers, produce, jewelry, cards, paintings and a whole variety of things they have made or grown. On quite a few Saturdays, kids made more than just a little pocket change – they were very pleased experiencing the financial rewards of hard work.
Location: Dowtown
Railroad at Chestnut
Bellingham
Event Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., last Saturday of each month
Event Cost: $5
Phone: 360/647-2060
www.bellinghamfarmers.org/events.html
Every Saturday
Saturday Wonder Workshops
Saturday Wonder Workshops are offered each weekend from 1-3 p.m. at the Children's Museum.
Example: Saturday, May 13, 2006: Celebrate your Mother at the "Fete des Meres" International Celebration. Learn how children in France indulge their Mothers on Mother's Day. Festivities from noon to 4 p.m. will include making gifts, eating treats, and listening to music.
Location: Children's Museum
227 Prospect St.
Bellingham
Event Times: Noon to 4 p.m.
(times can vary so check Website
Event Cost: Free
Phone: (360) 733-8769, www.whatcommuseum.org
Saturday, June 24, 2006
5K Run/Walk for Literacy
Village Books & Fairhaven Runners 7th Annual Anniversary 5K Run/Walk for Literacy. This event includes a Free Kid's(10 & under) 1/2 mile Run.
Location: Children's Museum
227 Prospect St.
Bellingham
Event Time: 9:00 a.m.
Event Cost: Pre-Registration: $10 per Individual, $20 per Family
Day of Race: $15 per Individual, $25 per Family
www.fairhavenrunners.com
Seattle
There is of course a lot to do in Seattle. Check out the Out and About page for lots of links.
May 15-20, 2006
Seattle International Children's Festival
The Seattle International Children's Festival began as a small Arts Event for kids... and has now grown into the largest Performing Arts Festival for families in the United States. The annual Six-Day Event... featuring artists from Africa... Asia... Europe and the America's, has introduced more than 500,000 people to the sights, sounds, music, movement and theatre arts of our brothers and sisters worldwide.
Location: Seattle Center
Cost: Free
Website:www.seattle-downtown.com/events/
July 8-9, 2006
Chinatown-International District Summer Festival
Known to be the largest Asian-American Streetfair in Washington, the International District Summer Festival offers a variety of Asian-inspired Entertainment including... Japanese Drumming, Chinese Martial Arts, Filipino Dancing, Lion and Dragon dances plus ... live concerts featuring Jazz, New Age and Pop music.
You'll find lots of hand-made Arts & Crafts, authentic Asian Cuisine, even a Karaoke Stage for those that feel inspired to showcase their vocal talents.
Location: Hay Hing Park
Downtown Seattle
Cost: Free
Event Time: Saturday, 11 AM - 8 PM; Sunday, 11 AM - 6 PM
Website:www.seattle-downtown.com/events/
Tacoma
All Year
The Tacoma Nature Center
Observe wildlife and visit an interpretive center featuring nature exhibits and classes at Snake Lake
The Tacoma Nature Center
1919 S. Tyler St.
Tacoma
Cost: Donations accepted
Phone: 253-591-6439
http://www.ohwy.com/wa/n/natctrsl.htm
Friday, June 30
Family Carnival
(And lots of other free activities all summer long. See the Website below.)
Join us for an afternoon of family activities. Includes arts and crafts, games, and moon bounce inflatables.
Manitou Park
S. 66th & Stevens St.
Tacoma
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. (Other dates and locations are available. Check the website.)
Cost: Free
Phone: 253-591-5548
www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=710
Portland and Around Portland
Spring through December
Portland Saturday Market
Create your own arts and crafts with your
children at our KIDS ACTIVITY booth, eat, listen to live music.
Downtown
Portland
Time: Saturdays 10 - 5pm, Sundays 11 -4:30pm
Cost: Free entry
www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/
06/05/06 - 06/07/06
Rose Festival Fleet - Portland Rose Festival
(Other events as well during the Rose Festival. See the Website below)
Ships from the United States Navy, Coast Guard, and the Royal Canadian Navy sail in from around the world and drop anchor at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park Westside Seawall in this annual tradition for nearly 70 years. Visitors must sign up early each day for a 20-30 minute tour later that same day.
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Portland
Time: various times
Cost: Free
Phone:503.224.4400
www.rosefestival.org/
06/17/06 - 06/18/06
Annual Berry Jam Festival
Oregon's strawberries are on their way and Kruger's Farms has fields for picking. Visit the farm on Father's Day weekend; each day features hayrides, kid's jam-making, face painting, live music, straberry shortcake, and of course - plenty of strawberries to pick and eat.
Kruger's Farm
17100 NW Sauvie Island Road
10 mins. from Portland on Hwy 30
Sauvie Island, OR
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Phone:503.621.3489
www.krugersfarmmarket.com/pages/437454/index.htm