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Spring Break!
March 26, 2009
Next week is Spring Break for the Seattle School District and many of the other local school districts (including the one my kindergartner attends). My son and I will be hitting the road to visit family in Idaho (and, yes, I have Angie's recent post on traveling with kids bookmarked so I can use all her tips!).
Since this is our family's first experience of Spring Break as parents of school-aged children combined with the fact that my daughter's preschool doesn't take a week off, our expectations (especially for the kids) are especially low. But yours don't have to be! If you are not headed out of town to warmer weather (I'm jealous), there are still plenty of activities around town to keep your crew entertained.
Visit the Pacific Science Center to enjoy their annual Spring Fling from April 1-5. Included in the price of admission are visits from special animal guests, nature activities and even pony rides!
Want to keep learning? Then head to the Bellevue Arts Museum for FREE on Friday as part of their First Free Friday promotion.
Spring Break in Seattle means its Whirligig time! Just what is Whirligig? Well, it's a "wacky world of child size action"! The Center House is transformed with bouncy houses, slides and much more. There are also roaming clowns, face painting, and free entertainment. It runs for two weeks from March 27 through April 12. Want to miss the crowds? Plan on attending on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Have a great Spring Break and stay safe!
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Your plan for President's Day week.
February 13, 2009
It's a short week for most preschooler's next week - and some of you may have the whole week off. Here's how to fill it up.
On Monday, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) has a great admission deal; and you'll be among the first to see their new exhibit "The Art of Warner Bros Cartoons". You can learn how cartoons are made and view original cells from old-timeWB cartoons. It will be cool for your preschooler and you.
This weekend (through Monday!) your family can enjoy Northwest Trek's Kids and Critters Naturefest. The fun starts at admission - up to four kids FREE with one paid adult admission. Trams and activities fun all day and all weekend!
ALL WEEK is Octopus Week at the Seattle Aquarium. Daily there will be special hands-on activities for kids of all ages and you can watch divers interact with the underwater wonders throughout the week.
I've also noticed that the local library systems have plenty of story times available this week - go here for more information.
Now, just one word of warning - it's mid-winter break at several area school districts, so you may encounter larger crowds than normal, so pack extra snacks and perhaps a little patience!
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Welcome to your weekend.
November 13, 2008
The weekend planner is BACK! Apparently, we needed the break between Halloween and Thanksgiving, Christmas and all the other winter holidays. But, the magic is back this weekend, with activities from concert events to a toy swap. What fits your fancy? The strolling carolers of Emerald City Voices will be performing this weekend at Molbaks in Woodinville as part of their Winter Wonderland Read more...
History Lesson: Labor Day (plus Seattle Labor Day BONUS!).
September 01, 2008
The first Monday of September brings us the traditional end-of-the summer holiday, Labor Day. And while a long weekend, family barbecues and last minute school shopping (even for preschoolers!) is usually what we think about when looking forward to this holiday, do you know the history of Labor Day? The day originated in 1882 out of the New York City labor movement; the Central Labor Union Read more...
Top 5 places to see fish in Seattle.
August 19, 2008
Our water journey continues during the month of August here at Seattle Savvy Source. This month, we've examined the best beaches in all of (greater) Seattle and the best places to learn to swim . Now we'll venture further out: to the oceans and the seas. Where, oh, where might we see the creatures that fill our ocean and our many lakes? Here's the top five water-life experiences for you and Read more...
The 3 best ways to enjoy Seward Park in Seattle.
May 22, 2008
If you live in the Seattle area, chances are that you have been to Seward Park . Located in south Seattle, the 300 acre park is one of the jewels of the Seattle park system, boasting spectatular views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains. But have you really experienced all you can at the park? Or is there more to explore? Here's a list of the three best ways to enjoy Seward Park, Read more...
Day tripping near Seattle.
May 13, 2008
Sometimes you've just got to get out of dodge. You ask the kids where the want to go this weekend, and you hear g rumbles when you mention the usual suspects like the Imagine Children's Museum or Woodland Park Zoo. The kids are restless and the weather is great, so it's a perfect time to pack up the car and venture outside of the metropolitan area. Here are some great recommendations for Read more...
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