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Dear MacKid Subscriber,
Our Event Listings are packed with fun, family (and often) free events. Scroll down to learn more. From National Parks Day to a Bike Safari, there are so many fun, family activities to do this weekend!
We are so excited to have Mary Englin as a contributor to our weekly newsletter. If you know anyone that would be interested in being a contributing publisher that lives in the Tacoma/Gig Harbor area please let us know! sarahb@macaronikid.com
Cheers,
Sarah Beyersdorf and Mary Englin
Publishers, Macaroni Kid South Puget Sound
National Learn to Swim Day May 19th
Here are some facts:
According to the Red Cross, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years ...
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Its Bug Season!
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Thursday, May 17 through Friday, May 18 - TACOMA - PDZA Critter Club for 3 and 4 yr olds - "Happenin' Hawks"
Where: Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Education Center. All programs begin promptly at 11:00 am. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early to accommodate the check-in process.When: 11:00 AM (Plan to arrive 10 minutes before class begins)Who: Children ages 3-4 yrs oldHow: Please call (253) 591-5333 to register. Maximum program size is 20 children. Without pre-registration we cannot guarantee that space will be available on program day. We reserve the right to turn non-registered participants away to maintain program quality.Cost: $8 per child with Point Defiance Zoo Society membership, $10 per child without membership, with pre-registration. Fees will now be collected at the time of pre-registration. $12 per child without pre-registration.For more info: http://www.pdza.org/page.php?id=49
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Friday, May 18 - Burien- Bike SaFaRi
Where: Burien Town Square 455 SW 152nd St. Burien WA 98166When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Bike riders of all agesCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.wabiburien.org/bike-safaris-safe-family-rides/
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Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20 - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - Meet Us At The Beach: 2012 Beach Naturalist Program Through the Seattle Aquarium
Stroll along almost any Seattle beach during low tide on a summer weekend and you'll see that the shore is alive!
Join beach naturalists and explore the beach at low tide. Not only will you witness the Puget Sound's multitude of marine plants and animals, but you'll also see advocates for these living wonders sharing their knowledge with beach goers - Beach Naturalists.Dress for the weather; waterproof footwear recommended.
Where: Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 N.W. 190th St. Shoreline. Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle. Golden Gardens, 8498 Seaview Place N.W. Seattle. South Alki Beach Park, 1702 Alki Ave. S.W. Seattle. Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W. Seattle. Ed Munro Seahurst Park, 2400 S.W. 140th Street, Seattle.When: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMWho: All Ages!How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: For more info visit www.seattleaquarium.org.
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Friday, May 18 - PUYALLUP - Candy Land is Coming to Meeker!
Where: Meeker Elementary in PuyallupWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Ages 12 and under accompanied by an adultHow: Please RSVP if you'll be joining them so that they'll have enough supplies and treats for everyone. RSVP to pccompanionship@co.pierce.wa.us or 253-798-2997.Cost: 5.00 per child
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Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 27 - TACOMA - Tacoma Musical Playhouse's "Happy Days"
Where: Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 6th Avenue, TacomaWhen: 8:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays 8PM, Sundays 2PM and Satuday at 2PM the final 2 weekends of the show)Who: EveryoneHow: Visit www.tmp.org or call the TMP Box Office at 253-565-6867Cost: www.tmp.orgFor more info: www.tmp.org
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Saturday, May 19 - TACOMA - The STAR Center Grand Opening Weekend with an Adventure Run, 3 on 3 Basketball & Hot Shot Shooting Contest
Where: STAR Center, TacomaWhen: 9:00 AM (Basketball Tournament Starts at 10:30AM)Who: 4th grades and upHow: Registration Deadline Friday May 11th - www.STARCenterTacoma.orgCost: 5.00 per team memberFor more info: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=1376#3x3
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Saturday, May 19 through Sunday, May 20 - LACEY - 2012 Lacey Spring Fair
Where: St. Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave SE, LaceyWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday, May 20 11AM-5PM)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE
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Saturday, May 19 through Saturday, May 19 - Girls on the Run "Super Hero" 5k Fun Run
Where: Seward Park
5895 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Seattle,WA 98118When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost: $30 March 30-May 11 $35 after May 11 and day-of $15 youth $25 donation onlyFor more info: Get Directions (Google Maps)
http://girlsrun.org
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Saturday, May 19 - TACOMA - Family Nature Walks, Oak Tree Park
Not recommended for strollers or children under 3. Free. Walks are organized and led by Tacoma Nature Center staff.
Where: Various Tacoma Parks - see listings/dates belowWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Families but Not recommended for strollers or children under 3How: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: • 5/19, 10-11am Oak Tree Park, Cedar and S. 74th St.
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Saturday, May 19 - TACOMA - The Click! Family Flick "The Princess Bride"
Where: The Grand Cinema 606 Fawcett Avenue, TacomaWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Children. All children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.grandcinema.com/page.php?id=94 May 19: "The Princess Bride"
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Saturday, May 19 - AUBURN - 2012 Petpalooza
Where: Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE, AuburnWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE admission
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Saturday, May 19 - TACOMA - Fancy Nancy Tea at the Learning Sprout
Where: Learning Sprout, 809 Pacific Ave. TacomaWhen: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Fancy Nancys accompanied by an adultHow: Call or come in to reserve a spot! Spaces are limited & WILL fill up.Cost: 2 People - $8, 3 People - $10 and 4-6 People - $15
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Saturday, May 19 - SEATTLE - National Parks Family Day
Where: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Avenue S, SeattleWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.npca.org/get-involved/events/national-park-family-day-2012.html
EVENT SCHEDULE- Saturday, May 19th:
10:00AM- National Park Family Day Begins- Come Join the fun!
11:00AM- Wildlife encounter presented by the Woodland Park Zoo
Additional demos: Camping 101 demonstration, “Family Day in the Garden” with Seattle Tilth and more!
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Saturday, May 19 through Sunday, May 20 - Museum of Flight Family Workshop: Apollo Program - Splashdown!
Where: Museum of Flight 9404 East Marginal Way South Seattle WA 98108.When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Age recommendation: Preschool. Elementary School. Middle School.How: Check in with admission.Cost: Included with admission or membership. $17, $14 seniors, $13 active military, $9 ages 5 to 17, free ages 4 and younger.For more info: For more info visit www.museumofflight.org.
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Saturday, May 19 through Saturday, May 19 - What Was Your First Book? Book readings by your favorite local celebrities!
Where: Elliott Bay Book Company 1521 10th Ave. Seattle WA 98122.When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just drop in or view the day's schedule online.Cost: This event supports First Book Seattle's efforts to give free, new books to kids in need. The event is no cost though you're welcome to make a pledge!For more info: For more info visit www.firstbook.org.
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Saturday, May 19 through Saturday, June 16 - SUMNER - Parents Night Out at Roach Gymnastics
Where: Roach Gymastics 1627 45th St E # D-103, SumnerWhen: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PMWho: Children 4 yrs and older and must be toilet-trained.How: Call to Pre-Register - (253) 826-5999 Release Form - http://www.roachgymnasticsinc.com/documents/pno_releaseform.pdfCost: Members: $15 for the first child & $10.00 each child there after
Non-Members: $20 for the first child & $15.00 each child there afterFor more info: http://www.roachgymnasticsinc.com/
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Saturday, May 19 - SEATTLE - 2012 Seattle Mom Prom
Where: Bellevue Hilton 300 112th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98004When: 8:00 PMWho: WomenHow: Reserve your tickets - http://www.seattlemomprom.com/Cost: 35.00For more info: http://www.seattlemomprom.com/
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Sunday, May 20 - BURIEN - Pacwest Little League Carnival
Where: Pacwest Little League14649 16th AVE S Burien, 98168When: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: Open to the public. Kids of all ages!How: Just show up!Cost: FREE but bring extra cash for food and team basket raffles.For more info: www.pacwestlittleleague.com
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Sunday, May 20 - ISSAQUAH: Tiger Birthday Pary at Cougar Mountain Zoo!
Where: Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th Street, IssaquahWhen: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: 12.50 General (13+) | $11.50 Senior (62+) | $10.50 Children (2-12) | Under 2 is FREEFor more info: www.cougarmountainzoo.org
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Wednesday, May 23 - FEDERAL WAY - A Pirate's Poetry Party at the Federal Way Library
Where: Federal Way Library,When: 7:00 PMWho: Ages 5 and older with adult.How: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: www.kcls.org
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Friday, May 18 - TUKWILA - Teen Late Night at Tukwila Community Center
Where: Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave S TukwilaWhen: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PMWho: 6th-12th grade studentsHow: Just show up!Cost: 2.00
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Friday, May 18 through Saturday, June 16 - AUBURN - Indoor Playground
Where: The New Gymnasium at Les Gove Park, 910 9th St SE AuburnWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Hours through June 20: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30-11:00 am; Saturdays from 9:00-10:30 am)Who: Ages 5 and Under.How: Just show up! (For every 3 children there has to be 1 adult to supervise)Cost: Drop-in fee: $2 per child per session, $1 per additional child New Option: 10-visit punch pass: $15 first child/$10 each additional childFor more info: www.auburnwa.gov
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Friday, May 18 through Friday, July 6 - KENT - Totem Late Night for 6th-9th graders
Where: Totem Middle School, 26630 40th Avenue South KentWhen: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Closed for school events and holidays)Who: 6th graders - 9th graders welcome. Must have IDHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/content.aspx?id=19932
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Saturday, May 19 through Wednesday, October 31 - CARNATION - Family Fun at Remlinger Farms
Where: Remlinger Farms, CarnationWhen: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: www.remlingerfarms.comFor more info: www.remlingerfarms.com
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Saturday, May 19 through Wednesday, June 6 - BURIEN - Indoor Tot Spot at the Community Center
Where: Burien Community Center 14700 6th Ave SW. Burien WA 98166When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Tuesdays 10am-noon, Saturdays 9am-10:30 through June 6th 2012)Who: Crawlers to age 5, accompanied by an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: 2/Drop in or Punch card $18 for 10 visitsFor more info: http://burienparks.net/
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Monday, May 21 - TUKWILA - Westfield Southcenter Mall Pokemon Game Time
Where: Game On, Westfield Southcenter Mall, TukwilaWhen: 5:30 PMWho: GamersHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.westfield.com/southcenter/wfamily
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Tuesday, May 22 through Thursday, June 7 - KENT - Kent Parks Indoor Playground
Where: Kent Community Center, KentWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Children ages 10 months to 4.5 yrs accompanied by an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: Cost is $2.00 per visit and $1.00 each additional child as the "drop in fee" or buy a 10-visit pass for $15.00For more info: Call for more information, (253) 856-5000.
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Thursday, May 24 through Sunday, January 6 - BELLEVUE - Mom's Day at the Movies
Where: Lincoln Square Cinemas, 700 Bellevue Square N.E., Bellevue.When: 10:00 AM (These special showtimes don't appear on the regular schedule, so click on the link to see what's playing each week - www.lincolnsquarecinemas.com.)Who: Moms or caregivers and their babies/childrenHow: Just show up!Cost: $8.50, children 5 and under are FREEFor more info: http://www.lincolnsquarecinemas.com/
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Friday, June 1 through Tuesday, January 1 - OLYMPIA - Hands On Children's Museum 1st Friday FREE
Where: Hands On Children's Museum, 106 11th Ave SW, OlympiaWhen: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Children accompanied by an adultHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: www.hocm.org
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Friday, June 1 - TUKWILA - Parents Night Out at Tukwila Community Center
Where: Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave S TukwilaWhen: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMWho: Kindergarteners through 6th gradeHow: Call the Community Center for more info 206-768-2TCCCost: 19.00 for non-residents $15 for residents
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Saturday, June 2 - ENUMCLAW - Community Baby Shower for those in need
Where: Mount Rainier Christian Center (MRCC) 43801 244th AVE SE, Enumclaw (Corner of Griffin AVE and 244th AVE SE)When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Parents to be that are in need of assistanceHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE
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Sunday, June 3 through Tuesday, July 3 - TACOMA - Tip Toe Through The Tide Pools with Tacoma Nature Center
Where: Titlow Beach, 8425 6th AveWhen: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: Sunday, June 3, 10 am to 1 pm
Tuesday, July 3, 10 am to 1 pm For more information about Tiptoe Through Tidepools call 591-6439
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Tuesday, June 5 through Wednesday, August 29 - TACOMA - Explore the Shore with Tacoma Parks
Where: Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park, TacomaWhen: 11:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=1291
Thursday, June 21, 11:30 am
Monday, July 2, 9 am
Tuesday, July 31, 9 am
Wednesday, August 29, 9 am
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Thursday, June 7 - SEATTLE - Museum of Flight FREE FIRST THURSDAY
Where: Museum of Flight 9404 East Marginal Way, South SeattleWhen: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sponsored by Wells Fargo)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.museumofflight.org/calendar/2012-02
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Friday, June 8 - MAPLE VALLEY - Family Movie Night
Where: Greater Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 SE 248th Street, Maple ValleyWhen: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Families with childrenHow: Just show up!Cost: $3.00/child and $5/adult includes Frankie's Pizza DinnerFor more info: For more program information email Cindy or call 425-432-1272. http://www.maplevalleycc.org/childrenfamily/specialevents.php#family_night
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Saturday, June 9 - OLYMPIA - Hands On Children's Museum Parent's Night Out!
Where: Hands On Children's Museum, 106 11th Ave SW, OlympiaWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Children Ages 4 and UpHow: Pre-Registration is Required - http://www.hocm.org/ or call 360.956.0818Cost: Member Price: $25 first child + $20 per sibling Non-Member Price: $30 first child + $25 per siblingFor more info: http://www.hocm.org/
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Wednesday, June 13 through Sunday, June 17 - BURIEN - 2012 Summer Carnival Days
Where: SW 152nd Street in Downtown BurienWhen: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Thurs-Fri 3PM-Close, Sat-Sun 11AM-Close)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE ADMISSIONFor more info: http://www.discoverburien.com/events/
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Saturday, June 16 through Sunday, June 17 - BURIEN - 2012 Strawberry Festival
Where: 5th & 152nd SW, Burien, WA 98166When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE
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Thursday, June 28 through Saturday, June 30 - TACOMA - 2012 Taste of Tacoma & Art ala Carte Fesitval
Where: Point Defiance Park, TacomaWhen: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Sunday 11AM-8PM)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE ADMISSIONFor more info: http://www.tasteoftacoma.com/
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Monday, July 9 through Sunday, August 28 - BONNEY LAKE - 2012 Kids Club at Cedarview Park
Where: Cedarview ParkWhen: 6:30 PM (Tuesdays at 11AM)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/section_community/parks_recreation/special_events.shtml#families August 27-28th Touch a Truck Event
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Friday, July 20 - TACOMA - Fort Nisqually's 19th Century Family Fun Night
Where: Fort Nisqually, 5400 N Pearl St TacomaWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: 6/adults
$5/seniors, military, students
$4/Ages 4-17
Free/Ages 3 and under
$22/family (2 adults & up to 6 kids)For more info: For additional information:
•Phone: (253) 591-5339
•Email: fortnisqually@tacomaparks.com
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Tuesday, August 7 - SOUTH PUGET SOUND - 2012 National Night Out
Where: Your NeighborhoodWhen: 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Create an event with your neighbors to strengthen community bondsCost: FREE
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Friday, August 10 - BONNEY LAKE - Friday Night Flicks at Allan Yorke Park
Where: Allan Yorke Park, Bonney LakeWhen: 6:00 PM (2nd Event Scheduled for 08/24/2012)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE
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Friday, August 17 through Saturday, August 18 - BONNEY LAKE - 2012 Bonney Lake Days
Where: Allan Yorke Park, Bonney LakeWhen: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Check back as event draws closer for confirmed times)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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Saturday, August 18 through Sunday, August 19 - MILTON - 2012 Milton Days "Rock the Park"
Where: Milton Park, MiltonWhen: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Check back for firmer event times closer to the event)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE
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