After a week of rainy days, we Seattleites got a reprieve this weekend, so our family did what comes natural when the sun comes out: we made a beeline for Wallingford Park. We hit the park Friday, Saturday and Sunday, pulling one daily double, and we were certainly not alone. Tons of kids were running in, on, and around the play structure, swings were being swung, and the merry go round was on fire. It wasn’t an atypical park scene by…
From the Woodland Park Zoo web site: Dinner reservation? Check. Verified movie times? Check. Babysitter? Uh oh. Don’t fret—let Woodland Park Zoo handle childcare for you with our brand new Parents’ Night Out program. Kids ages *4-11 will enjoy a fun-filled and educational evening under the supervision of zoo staff inside Zoomazium, while you enjoy a night out on the town. Supervised activities for kids include games, puppet shows, movie, and a live animal encounter, plus a tasty pizza dinner!. It's…
On Thursday night Hamilton Middle School held its first annual Science Night. The halls of Hamilton were busy with kids and parents poking, prodding, bicycling, and blending...among other things. Education and entertainment in one kid friendly package. If you missed it you have a whole year to think about how excited you are to experience it next time it comes around. Here's a slideshow of the evening to whet you appetite.
If you’re looking for a fun indoor activity for your little tike during the rainy season, check out Chickadee Music. Mary Anne Aiello and the rest of the staff keep everyone singing, dancing and having lots of fun. Winter session just started, but there are still spaces available, so check them out at www.chickadeemusic.com. Chickadee has two locations: University Heights Center and Phinney Neighborhood Center.
Round up your kids and get your science on this Thursday night, January 21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Hamilton School: Biology, Engineering, and the Earth in Science! Family Science Night Please join us on the evening of January 21 for our very first ever Family Science Night. We guarantee that all will enjoy exploring the world of science. The theme of the event is Biology, Engineering, and the Earth in Science! Many scientists will be at school with exhibits and…
On Saturday, we noted that the Seattle Crime blog had picked up a police scanner report of a child found wandering barefoot and "not dressed for the elements" near near 50th and Wallingford. Well, the Seattle Crime blog has the resolution of the story now, as well: The good news is that shortly after the police arrived, her father, who was out looking for her, found her as well. The bad news is that, in addition to carrying her pet rabbit,…
This coming Saturday, the 23rd at 10 am and Tuesday, the 26th at 6 pm, the brand new Huckleberry Forest Seattle Preschool of the Arts and Science will be holding an open house. The school is located at 2102 N 40th St. (40th and Meridian) on the ground floor of the Gift of Grace Lutheran Church. While it is housed in a church, it is not a faith-based school. One-on-One Appointments are also available by contacting [email protected]. They are offering a…