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Get
Out and Play
It's a weekend of whirling,
chowing on veggies, enjoying the ultimate family-friendly concert, wishing
Woodinville a happy birthday, and rooting for Peter Pan and Wendy. On
top of all that, this weekend brings the start of the fifth annual Moisture
Festival; the schedule is chock full of performances, some more risqué
than others. Check the web site for kiddo-focused shows, or plan your
date night.
Got a shopping jones? Us, too!
Fortunately, we don't need to break the bank. The mother of all rummage
sales, the annual Lakeside
School Spring Rummage Sale is happening this weekend, with over 23,000
sq ft of clothes, toys, furniture, books and other great finds (note the
new location). Also, this weekend, Sammamish
Sample Sale will be camped out at the Bellevue Grand Hyatt on Saturday.
Enjoy the cherry blossoms this weekend. Spring has sprung!
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Shake Your Booty
Whirligig at Seattle Center It's that time
of year again. The bouncing! The gliding! The riding! Not to mention
the clowns, face painters, and balloon artists, all under one super-fun
roof. Yep, Seattle Center's Whirligig is back for its twenty-sixth
year. We like to imagine that giants use up their breath puffing
air into the huge inflatable rides and bouncy houses. The fun is
certainly giant-sized. As always, toddlers have their own area to
explore and enjoy. How high can you jump? www.seattlecenter.com
When:
Every day, March 28 - April 13; Mon. - Thurs, 11 a.m. -
4 p.m.; Fri. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Where:
Seattle Center, Center House, 305 Harrison St. (Lower Queen
Anne)
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Cost:
All day, $7.25; all day/toddler, $4.25; single ticket, $1.50,
Free on Thursdays
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Nibble & Sip
Vegfest Vegetarians of Washington presents
its annual festival of healthy vegetarian foods. With more than
500 different tasty munchies to sample, we're sure that the family's
shopping list is in for some exciting new options. The kids' program
will teach —and entertain —Junior while the grownups hear
from a variety of nutrition experts and take in cooking demos. We're
most looking forward to the "Fix it Fast" cooking lesson
on Sunday afternoon; it's sure to solve the issue of how to cook
a great dinner amid a busy family schedule. www.Vegfest2008.org
When:
Sat., March 29, and Sun., March 30, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Where:
Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall,
305
Harrison St.
(Lower Queen Anne)
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Cost:
Adults, $5; ages twelve and younger, free
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Music to Our Ears
Free Children's
Concert The hills are alive!
Or, at least, we're anticipating the sound of music as Seattle Men's
Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus join special guests Jet City Improv
for a jam-packed hour of choral performances and improv comedy.
A true musical inspiration for kiddos, this concert is also a stand-out
chance for grownups to enjoy the selections for the spring concerts
of both choruses. The event is free and popular; tickets must be
requested ahead of time online or at 206.388.1400. www.flyinghouse.org
When:
Sat., March 29,
at 2 p.m.
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Where:
McCaw Hall,
321 Mercer St.
(Lower Queen Anne)
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Eastside
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In the Spotlight
Whales' Tales with Cyndi Soup Take a ride to
Snohomish and enjoy first-rate singing and puppetry with Cyndi Soup,
the Thumbs Up Puppeteers, and special guest star Emmy-award winning
songwriter Tim Noah. Created for preschoolers, it's a swashbuckling
show with friendly pirates, pets, and a set to make your littlest
seafarin' friend crave a wooden leg. Noah's original music accompanies
plenty of audience participation, stores, songs, and —of course
—puppets! www.timnoah.com
When:
Fri., March 28 at 10 a.m.
Sat., March 29 at 10 a.m.
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Where:
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater,
1211 4th St.
(Snohomish)
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Holiday Hoopla
All Fool's Day Parade
Happy Birthday, Woodinville! Part of the city's annual Celebrate
Woodinville event, this Saturday's parade is sure to be a blast.
The theme is "Pear of the Eastside: Island Woodinville," so gear
up in your best beach duds. Woodinville has tons going on this weekend,
what with its birthday and all —check out the children's activity
and family fair (11:30 -3:30 near the Carol Edwards Center, 17401
133rd Ave.), arts and crafts show, farmer's market, Hollywood Hills
Elementary Marimba Band, and lots more.
www.ci.woodinville.wa.us PS —If you're heading
over to Woodinville, check out the new
kid-friendly cafe we told you about on Tuesday.
When:
Sat., March 29,
10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
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Where:
Downtown Woodinville,
along NE 175th St.
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In the Spotlight
Peter Pan Returns Little
One a fan of Tinkerbell? Captain Hook? The Lost Boys? Whoever's
the fave around your house, everyone who likes Peter Pan will love
this continuation of the story, in which Hook tries to turn Neverland
into a place with grownups! Wendy, now elderly, must return with
Peter to save childhood. Eastside kiddos perform this exciting play;
reserve tickets at 425.452.7155. www.bytf.org
When:
Fri.,
March 28 -Sun., April 6;
Fri. and Sat. at 7 p.m.,
Sun. at 2 p.m.
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Where:
Bellevue Youth Theatre,
16661 Northup Way
(Bellevue)
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