Weekend Kid Picks
Is it just me or does it seem like summer is flying by this year? Get out there and enjoy it while you can. There’s a lot going on this weekend for kids and grownups too. Here’s a few that caught my eye:
Bubble Fest at the Pacific Science Center
We went to this last year and had a great time. It’s bubble madness with bubble shows, bubble pits, stations for blowing your own bubbles, and you can even kayak through the bubbles in the science center “ponds.”
August 6-10 at the Pacific Science Center
Just about every other weekend, the city closes off the 4-mile stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard that leads up to Seward Park to motorized vehicles, making way for cyclists big and small. It’s a beautiful ride along the lake, with plenty of choice spots to stop for a picnic, if you’re so inclined.
August 9, 9am - 6pm
If you have fond memories of spending Saturday mornings watching a cartoon bill sing the blues about the long road to becoming a law, then this Bellevue Youth Theatre production of Schoolhouse Rock! is for you (but you can pretend it’s for the kids).
Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, at 7pm. Sunday, August 10, at 2pm.
Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival
The Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival brings you not one, but two free plays at Volunteer Park this weekend. Alice in Wonderland at 2pm and The Wind in the Willows at 5pm. Bring a blanket and suncreen.
Both plays run Saturday and Sunday.
Learn about the history of Mexican folk dance when Ballet Folklorico Ollin, comes to the Queen Anne branch of the Seattle public library.
August 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Know of any other fun family activities this weekend? Share ‘em in the comments!
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This weekend at SIFF Cinema:
The Secret Garden @ 10:00am on Saturday, August 9. Bring the whole family! $7 for adult/$2 for children and youth 18 and under when accompanied by an adult.
Thanks siff! A great, classic move.
Here’s a link for that one: http://www.seattlefilm.com/cinema/detail.aspx?id=27594&FID=112
The version of "Secret Garden" that SIFF is showing is the best one yet, I highly recommend it. The Bubble Fest is way awesome, too.