I'm on-call for work all weekend so I'm not sure what Satchel and I are doing, but that doesn't mean I can't try to help you. So here's some ideas of what's going on:
Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show: More than 1,700 dogs are supposed to show off their skills, though no word on if Fred Willard will be providing commentary. As always, I'm rooting for the cattle dog. There are agility competitions, obstacle courses, herding demonstrations, disc dogs and Reading With Rover dogs. There's also chances to meet the dogs. It runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at CenturyLink Field Event Center (800 Occidental Ave. South) and is $14 adults (15-61), $12 62 and over, $7 4-14, free under 4.
Seattle Bike Expo: The family that bikes together. ...bikes together. Lots of information, vendors and presentations about biking. From a kids standpoint they have a Kid Zone with activities like recycling inner tubes into bracelets and headbands, a treasure hunt, help learning how to ride a bike, bike-inspired carnival games, a stunt course to ride through and art projects. One note: They only accept cash, including for entrance. It's at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91 (2001 West Garfield St., Seattle) from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday and costs $10, but those 15 and younger are free.
Northwest Record and CD Show: Many kids probably wouldn't be into this, but Satch would so I'm putting it. Thousands of records and CDs and also music memorabilia will be on display. Doesn't sound like there's activities or anything like that, so if you want to go but your kid doesn't, pair it with another Seattle Center activity since this is at the Shaw Room at the Seattle Center. It's from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and is $3, you get a dollar off if you donate canned food.
Clan Heather Dancers: A group of youth dancers doing Irish jigs to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (early), the kids can join in and learn how to dance. Was thinking of going to this today because Satch really likes to dance and likes Irish music and dancing. It's at the Imagine Children's Museum (1502 Wall St., Everett) at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m Saturday. Entrance fee is $9.
Dino Day: We just went to the Burke Museum Thursday for Free First Thursday and I talked about the Burke in my previous post. This event is specific to their dinosaur collection, which, while not huge, is pretty impressive. They have a triceratops skull and a bunch of other bones and fossils. You can watch paleontologists prepare a duck-billed dinosaur fossil, crack open fossils, dig for fossils in a pit and dress up in dino gear. Sounds pretty cool for dinosaur lovers. The Burke is on the University of Washington campus and costs $7.50 to $10. Oh, Dino Day is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Hummingbirds: Tiny Wonders: Who doesn't love hummingbirds? This celebration at the Seward Park Audubon Center (5902 Lake Washington Blvd. South, Seattle) teaches about hummingbird preservation and how to set up sanctuaries for them in your yard and has lots of arts, crafts and games. The Audubon Center does a good job gearing their events to kids, plus there's a really good playground at Seward Park. Plus, this is free! It's at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oh, there's also a guided nature walk there at 1 p.m. Saturday for ages 4 and older to look for migrating birds and salmon.
Crossroads Bellevue 2nd Saturdays: Crossroads Mall (15600 NE Eighth St.) in Bellevue has a free family event the second Saturday of every month with family game time, a concert by the entertaining Tim Noah and free popcorn. Free popcorn! It's from 5-9 p.m.
Balefire Irish Dancers: Another Irish dance troupe, putting on a free show at Fairwood Library (17009 140th Ave. SE, Renton). This is at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Seuss-tastic Fun with Cat in the Hat: The Dr. Seuss birthday celebration continues with this free event at the Sammamish Library (825 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish). You can dress up like your favorite Seuss character, listen to stories and do activities. There's also door prizes and cookies! It's for ages 3-8 and is at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair: This might be a great option if you kid is into science or building things, especially because it's free. This is a competition for high schoolers to show off their innovations, but there's also science and engineering activities available to try. It's at Bellevue College (3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue) from 1-4 p.m. Saturday.
SkippyJon Jones: We love the SkippyJon Jones books and the Book-It Repertory Theater is putting on this show where SkippyJon takes on the persona of a super hero sword fighter. It's at 2 p.m. Saturday at Auburn Performing Arts Center (700 E. Main St., Auburn) and cost is $6.
Voetberg Family Band: These guys are eight siblings aged 11-24 who have won a bunch of fiddling championships, and I love the fiddle. They're putting on a show at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Kirkland Performing Arts Center (350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland) and cost is $12 for kids, $20 for adults.
Willy Wonka: The Lake Washington Girls Middle School is putting on the story of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, as bizarre and entertaining story as there is. It's at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (104 17th Ave South, Seattle) with a $10 suggested donation.
The Magic Teakettle: Thistle Theater, which specializes in Japanese-style puppetry, is putting on this show about about a teakettle that comes to life. It sounds better than that description. They put on really good shows. It's located at the Bellevue Youth Theater (16661 Northup Way, Bellevue) at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and costs $8-10.
Pippi Longstocking Day: The Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St., Seattle) celebrates this character every year and encourages people to dress as characters from the books. At 10 a.m. they have a Swedish pancake breakfast, music and dancing and activities and they'll show a Pippi movie at noon. The cost for the breakfast is $6 adults, $4 for kids 5-12 and the movie also has a suggested donation. Oh, this event is Saturday.
Alright, those are just a few ideas. I gotta get going. Will try to check in later if I come up with some other stuff.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Free First Thursday!
The rain is still falling in Western Washington, so we're still all looking for some good indoor stuff today. Tonight (Wednesday) Satchel and I are going to Lego club at the Mountlake Terrace library from 6:30-7:30 (join us, it's free!) but tomorrow is the day that I'm writing about.
Why?
Because it's Free First Thursday!
For those who don't know, several Seattle museums are free on the first Thursday of every month, and we go pretty much every time. I mean, you can't beat free museum admission. It's a bummer that Experience Music Project is no longer part of Free First Thursday because that place is awesome, but there's still plenty of fun to be had for those interested in taking advantage of it.
Here are your choices:
Northwest African American Museum: We haven't been to this one yet but I'd like to one of these times. The museum is obviously about telling the story of African Americans in the Northwest. There's not a ton of kid-specific stuff here but there's some good displays. Right now they have an exhibit featuring paintings of Tuskegee Airmen, which sounds awesome. As a tip, the second Thursday is also free here, and on Saturday, March 16 they celebrate their fifth birthday with free admission, a performance by the Ugandan Orphan's Choir and all-ages art activities. Free day lasts from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the museum is located at 2300 South Massachusetts St., Seattle.
Seattle Art Museum: I haven't taken Satchel to this yet, though I keep meaning to (it's been awhile since I've been here). It doesn't seem like a great place for kids, but they actually have a Family Room where kids can dress up in medieval clothes, play with musical instruments and build with blocks. Depending on your kids' patience, you might be able to check out some of the regular gallery too. Special exhibits aren't free but are discounted ($6-10) and the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. SAM is located at 1300 First Ave., Seattle, just look for the Hammering Man.
Burke Museum: We've done the Burke several times and Satchel really likes it (I do too). The special exhibits right now are about how plastic affects our world (doesn't sound that thrilling) and Spectacular Fossil finds of Tanzania (which does sound pretty cool). They have some really cool dinosaur and ancient animal exhibits with lots of skulls and bones, some interactive areas where you can play with dinosaurs, a little pretend store where kids can "shop" and they have an exhibit about the Native American cultures of the Northwest. It's a really good place, especially if your kids are into dinosaurs. It's open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is located on the University of Washington campus at 17th Ave. Northeast and Northeast 45th St.
Museum of History and Industry: We've been here a couple times but not since it moved into its new home on South Lake Union, a move that gave it a ton more space. The focus is on the history of the Pacific Northwest with a big focus on the maritime history of Seattle. There's also a cool exhibit that takes you through the history of Seattle including clothes, pictures, buildings, really interesting. Seeing the old pictures of the city next to current pictures of the same area is really cool. They also have a current exhibit about Seattle in the movies that has a lot of hands-on activities. Definitely looking forward to checking out the new space, lots to do for everyone. MOHAI is located at 860 Terry Ave. North and open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Seattle Asian Art Museum: We've never been to this one so I can't speak from experience. It's obviously focused on art from China, Japan, Korea and India and I know that there are several hands-on activities for kids. I also know the art work is really vibrant and should keep most kids' attention better than typical paintings. I've heard good things about it and one day we'll visit it. It's located in Volunteer Park at 1400 East Prospect St. in Seattle and is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wing Luke Museum: I haven't taken Satch here yet but I've been here a couple times and it's a really interesting, moving museum about the Asian experience in the Pacific Northwest. They even have a hotel where Asian immigrants lived when first arriving in Seattle. They have an area called KidPlace with lots of hands-on kids activities, and they have some amazing photographs throughout the museum. It's located in the International District at 719 S. King St. and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. I recommend it.
Museum of Flight: This is the one we most often visit and it's Satchel's favorite museum. Yes, it does have a kids area where they can sit in mini planes, do some hands-on activities, try out a virtual hang glider. But we actually spend more time in the rest of the museum. It's got an amazing airplane part full of different kind of planes and jets that is awesome (there's a couple of fighter jets you can sit in). My favorite part is the space exhibit with a lot about the trip to the moon and a space station to walk through. There's also a room devoted to WWI and WWII planes which is incredible and the outdoor area where you can walk through an Air Force One and a Concorde. Their newest exhibit is devoted to the Space Shuttle and they have a huge Space Shuttle trainer that you can walk through that is really awesome. If your kids like space or airplanes, you have to visit. It's the farthest away at 9404 E. Marginal Way, Seattle, but it's worth it. Time is 5-9 p.m. for the free day.
So there you go. Lots of choices and they're all great deals, I can't recommend taking advantage of Free First Thursday enough.
Why?
Because it's Free First Thursday!
For those who don't know, several Seattle museums are free on the first Thursday of every month, and we go pretty much every time. I mean, you can't beat free museum admission. It's a bummer that Experience Music Project is no longer part of Free First Thursday because that place is awesome, but there's still plenty of fun to be had for those interested in taking advantage of it.
Here are your choices:
Northwest African American Museum: We haven't been to this one yet but I'd like to one of these times. The museum is obviously about telling the story of African Americans in the Northwest. There's not a ton of kid-specific stuff here but there's some good displays. Right now they have an exhibit featuring paintings of Tuskegee Airmen, which sounds awesome. As a tip, the second Thursday is also free here, and on Saturday, March 16 they celebrate their fifth birthday with free admission, a performance by the Ugandan Orphan's Choir and all-ages art activities. Free day lasts from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the museum is located at 2300 South Massachusetts St., Seattle.
Seattle Art Museum: I haven't taken Satchel to this yet, though I keep meaning to (it's been awhile since I've been here). It doesn't seem like a great place for kids, but they actually have a Family Room where kids can dress up in medieval clothes, play with musical instruments and build with blocks. Depending on your kids' patience, you might be able to check out some of the regular gallery too. Special exhibits aren't free but are discounted ($6-10) and the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. SAM is located at 1300 First Ave., Seattle, just look for the Hammering Man.
Burke Museum: We've done the Burke several times and Satchel really likes it (I do too). The special exhibits right now are about how plastic affects our world (doesn't sound that thrilling) and Spectacular Fossil finds of Tanzania (which does sound pretty cool). They have some really cool dinosaur and ancient animal exhibits with lots of skulls and bones, some interactive areas where you can play with dinosaurs, a little pretend store where kids can "shop" and they have an exhibit about the Native American cultures of the Northwest. It's a really good place, especially if your kids are into dinosaurs. It's open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is located on the University of Washington campus at 17th Ave. Northeast and Northeast 45th St.
Museum of History and Industry: We've been here a couple times but not since it moved into its new home on South Lake Union, a move that gave it a ton more space. The focus is on the history of the Pacific Northwest with a big focus on the maritime history of Seattle. There's also a cool exhibit that takes you through the history of Seattle including clothes, pictures, buildings, really interesting. Seeing the old pictures of the city next to current pictures of the same area is really cool. They also have a current exhibit about Seattle in the movies that has a lot of hands-on activities. Definitely looking forward to checking out the new space, lots to do for everyone. MOHAI is located at 860 Terry Ave. North and open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Seattle Asian Art Museum: We've never been to this one so I can't speak from experience. It's obviously focused on art from China, Japan, Korea and India and I know that there are several hands-on activities for kids. I also know the art work is really vibrant and should keep most kids' attention better than typical paintings. I've heard good things about it and one day we'll visit it. It's located in Volunteer Park at 1400 East Prospect St. in Seattle and is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wing Luke Museum: I haven't taken Satch here yet but I've been here a couple times and it's a really interesting, moving museum about the Asian experience in the Pacific Northwest. They even have a hotel where Asian immigrants lived when first arriving in Seattle. They have an area called KidPlace with lots of hands-on kids activities, and they have some amazing photographs throughout the museum. It's located in the International District at 719 S. King St. and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. I recommend it.
Museum of Flight: This is the one we most often visit and it's Satchel's favorite museum. Yes, it does have a kids area where they can sit in mini planes, do some hands-on activities, try out a virtual hang glider. But we actually spend more time in the rest of the museum. It's got an amazing airplane part full of different kind of planes and jets that is awesome (there's a couple of fighter jets you can sit in). My favorite part is the space exhibit with a lot about the trip to the moon and a space station to walk through. There's also a room devoted to WWI and WWII planes which is incredible and the outdoor area where you can walk through an Air Force One and a Concorde. Their newest exhibit is devoted to the Space Shuttle and they have a huge Space Shuttle trainer that you can walk through that is really awesome. If your kids like space or airplanes, you have to visit. It's the farthest away at 9404 E. Marginal Way, Seattle, but it's worth it. Time is 5-9 p.m. for the free day.
So there you go. Lots of choices and they're all great deals, I can't recommend taking advantage of Free First Thursday enough.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
What to do this weekend. ...
Sorry about the lack of posts this week, had a hard time finding time to write. I'll be doing something about our trip to the Pacific Science Center sometime soon, and wanted to throw some ideas out for this weekend, since that's kinda the point of this blog.
What are Satchel and I doing today? Today is Read Across America day in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, and Edmonds is having a little (and free) celebration. The point of the day is to encourage families to read together - something we do every day anyway - and raise support for Edmonds School District libraries, which we obviously have an interest in with Satchel now at Sherwood Elementary.
Revelations Yogurt (527 Main Street, Edmonds) has a reading room set up where guest readers will read children's books from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (we're going to go see Satchel's principal Mr. Hagen read at 12:15 p.m.). The Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 are going to be there for photo ops but most interesting is a scavenger hunt through downtown Edmonds. There's also a drawing to win a party at Revelations Yogurt.
Anyway, nothing super exciting but sounds fun enough, supports a good cause and is free, which are three good reasons to do it. Plus it's like 5 minutes from our house. And most importantly, Satchel wants to do it, which means I won't have to fight him when it's time to go (at least, not that much).
Other ideas:
Family Bird Walk: Love birds and/or a challenge? The Seward Park Audubon Center (5902 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle) has a free basics of birding walk that includes a bird scavenger hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday. Binoculars are available. Best for kids aged 5-12 and their family.
Kent Kids' Art Day: A bunch of hands-on art projects, food, music by children's entertainer Bill Harley (never seen him but I guess he's won two Grammys) and food available, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. North, Kent). Cost is $10 for the art project or the performance, $15 for both, and ages 2 and younger are free.
Polar Science Weekend: Happening at the Pacific Science Center (200 Second Ave. North, Seattle), there's a bunch of hands-on exhibits, you can build an igloo, see polar research tents and join an ice smashing demonstration, which sounds awesome. Cost to get in is $9 to $16.
Free First Saturday at Seattle Asian Art Museum: I've never been to this museum but it's free for families on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's got craft activities and a kids movie at 11 a.m. Love taking advantage of free museum days. It's located at 1400 East Prospect St., Seattle.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration: Parkplace Books (348 Parkplace Center, Kirkland) is celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday by having children's authors Lenore Look (of the Alvin Ho and Rubu Lu series) and Brenda Guiberson (of Frog Song) read and Dr. Seuss treats and activities available. It's at 3 p.m. Sunday. It's free.
Evergreen City Ballet Presents Tea for Ruby: Satchel has been into ballet for a little while so maybe your kid is too. If so, here's an ballet with a kids' story about a little girl who gets invited to have tea with the Queen and so tries to improve her manners. They have shows at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and cost is $13-21. Sounds like it's good for kids 3 and up. Oh, it's at 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue (the Maydenbauer Center).
Harriet's Return: The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (104 17th Ave. South, Seattle) is putting on this one-woman act about the life of Harriet Tubman, obviously a great story for kids to learn about. One show is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and another at 3 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $10-25 Saturday, $10-20 Sunday. It's supposed to be good for all ages, though it sounds like it's probably for kids a little older.
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp: The Northwest Puppet Center (9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle) - which puts on great shows - is putting on the story of Aladdin, though it sounds like it's a little different than the Disney version. Two shows Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and cost is $8.50-$10.50. I recommend these guys' shows, they're really good.
Annie: I loved Annie when I was a kid and this production is at the new Shorecrest Performing Arts Center (15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline), which is supposed to be quite a venue. The story of Little Orphan Annie, obviously, they have a show at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, cost is $17-22 and it's supposed to be good for all ages.
Fame Jr.: You know the story of Fame, about kids at a performing arts school having all kinds of drama. But good music, dancing, etc. This is put on by Core Theatrics at the Lake Washington High School Performing Arts Center (12033 NE 80th St., Kirkland) with shows 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14-16 and it's for ages 8 and up.
Recess Monkey: Another weekend, another Recess Monkey concert, this time at Bainbridge High School Commons (9930 NE Highschool Road, Bainbridge Island) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Cost is $10.
Ridge Romp The Purple House: This is a revolving door of local musicians who come and play music including kids classic songs (Old McDonald, etc.) along with modern hits. It's at the Phinney Neighborhood Association (6532 Phinney Ave. North, Seattle), is only $4 per person and is 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Robin Hood: I've always loved the Robin Hood story, Satch is into lately too. This show is put on by Emily Dickinson Elementary and Explorer Community School and is at Timberlake Church (4505 236th Ave. NE, Redmond), which I don't think has anything to do with Justin. Cost is $5 and it's at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Romeo and Juliet: I'm not into Shakespeare at all but this is a great deal. The Seattle Public Theater Youth Program is putting on this uplifting tale of forbidden love. Probably for older kids. But why's it a great deal? It's free, can't beat that! Seattle Public Theater is at 7312 W. Greenlake Drive, Seattle) and shows are at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Donations are encouraged.
Yo Gabba Gabba Live: Who doesn't know Yo Gabba Gabba? DJ Lance? Biz Markie? It's the craziest, weirdest kids show ever, and it's awesome! Here's their live show, costly at $21.25-41.25 plus taxes, but if your kids are really into it (Satch isn't anymore), here you go. It's at the Paramount (911 Pine St., Seattle) at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday.
Anyway, just a few ideas. Not sure what we're doing on Sunday but I'll try to put something out there. Of course, there's always the park (no rain. ...yet), indoor playgrounds, etc. Good luck, and have fun!
What are Satchel and I doing today? Today is Read Across America day in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, and Edmonds is having a little (and free) celebration. The point of the day is to encourage families to read together - something we do every day anyway - and raise support for Edmonds School District libraries, which we obviously have an interest in with Satchel now at Sherwood Elementary.
Revelations Yogurt (527 Main Street, Edmonds) has a reading room set up where guest readers will read children's books from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (we're going to go see Satchel's principal Mr. Hagen read at 12:15 p.m.). The Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 are going to be there for photo ops but most interesting is a scavenger hunt through downtown Edmonds. There's also a drawing to win a party at Revelations Yogurt.
Anyway, nothing super exciting but sounds fun enough, supports a good cause and is free, which are three good reasons to do it. Plus it's like 5 minutes from our house. And most importantly, Satchel wants to do it, which means I won't have to fight him when it's time to go (at least, not that much).
Other ideas:
Family Bird Walk: Love birds and/or a challenge? The Seward Park Audubon Center (5902 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle) has a free basics of birding walk that includes a bird scavenger hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday. Binoculars are available. Best for kids aged 5-12 and their family.
Kent Kids' Art Day: A bunch of hands-on art projects, food, music by children's entertainer Bill Harley (never seen him but I guess he's won two Grammys) and food available, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kent Commons (525 Fourth Ave. North, Kent). Cost is $10 for the art project or the performance, $15 for both, and ages 2 and younger are free.
Polar Science Weekend: Happening at the Pacific Science Center (200 Second Ave. North, Seattle), there's a bunch of hands-on exhibits, you can build an igloo, see polar research tents and join an ice smashing demonstration, which sounds awesome. Cost to get in is $9 to $16.
Free First Saturday at Seattle Asian Art Museum: I've never been to this museum but it's free for families on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's got craft activities and a kids movie at 11 a.m. Love taking advantage of free museum days. It's located at 1400 East Prospect St., Seattle.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration: Parkplace Books (348 Parkplace Center, Kirkland) is celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday by having children's authors Lenore Look (of the Alvin Ho and Rubu Lu series) and Brenda Guiberson (of Frog Song) read and Dr. Seuss treats and activities available. It's at 3 p.m. Sunday. It's free.
Evergreen City Ballet Presents Tea for Ruby: Satchel has been into ballet for a little while so maybe your kid is too. If so, here's an ballet with a kids' story about a little girl who gets invited to have tea with the Queen and so tries to improve her manners. They have shows at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and cost is $13-21. Sounds like it's good for kids 3 and up. Oh, it's at 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue (the Maydenbauer Center).
Harriet's Return: The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (104 17th Ave. South, Seattle) is putting on this one-woman act about the life of Harriet Tubman, obviously a great story for kids to learn about. One show is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and another at 3 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $10-25 Saturday, $10-20 Sunday. It's supposed to be good for all ages, though it sounds like it's probably for kids a little older.
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp: The Northwest Puppet Center (9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle) - which puts on great shows - is putting on the story of Aladdin, though it sounds like it's a little different than the Disney version. Two shows Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and cost is $8.50-$10.50. I recommend these guys' shows, they're really good.
Annie: I loved Annie when I was a kid and this production is at the new Shorecrest Performing Arts Center (15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline), which is supposed to be quite a venue. The story of Little Orphan Annie, obviously, they have a show at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, cost is $17-22 and it's supposed to be good for all ages.
Fame Jr.: You know the story of Fame, about kids at a performing arts school having all kinds of drama. But good music, dancing, etc. This is put on by Core Theatrics at the Lake Washington High School Performing Arts Center (12033 NE 80th St., Kirkland) with shows 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14-16 and it's for ages 8 and up.
Recess Monkey: Another weekend, another Recess Monkey concert, this time at Bainbridge High School Commons (9930 NE Highschool Road, Bainbridge Island) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Cost is $10.
Ridge Romp The Purple House: This is a revolving door of local musicians who come and play music including kids classic songs (Old McDonald, etc.) along with modern hits. It's at the Phinney Neighborhood Association (6532 Phinney Ave. North, Seattle), is only $4 per person and is 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Robin Hood: I've always loved the Robin Hood story, Satch is into lately too. This show is put on by Emily Dickinson Elementary and Explorer Community School and is at Timberlake Church (4505 236th Ave. NE, Redmond), which I don't think has anything to do with Justin. Cost is $5 and it's at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Romeo and Juliet: I'm not into Shakespeare at all but this is a great deal. The Seattle Public Theater Youth Program is putting on this uplifting tale of forbidden love. Probably for older kids. But why's it a great deal? It's free, can't beat that! Seattle Public Theater is at 7312 W. Greenlake Drive, Seattle) and shows are at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Donations are encouraged.
Yo Gabba Gabba Live: Who doesn't know Yo Gabba Gabba? DJ Lance? Biz Markie? It's the craziest, weirdest kids show ever, and it's awesome! Here's their live show, costly at $21.25-41.25 plus taxes, but if your kids are really into it (Satch isn't anymore), here you go. It's at the Paramount (911 Pine St., Seattle) at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday.
Anyway, just a few ideas. Not sure what we're doing on Sunday but I'll try to put something out there. Of course, there's always the park (no rain. ...yet), indoor playgrounds, etc. Good luck, and have fun!
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