Upcoming Events April/May
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
What: See props from the movies and take part in interactive displays.
Where: Pacific Science Center
When: Running now through May 8
Go to: http://www.pacsci.org/starwars/
Whirlygig
What: Two weeks of incredible fun for kids featuring inflatables, face-painting and more.
Where: Seattle Center Fisher Pavillion
When : April 8 – April 24
Go to: http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/detail.asp?EV_EventNum=23
Anacortes Spring Wine Festival
What: See props from the movies and take part in interactive displays.
Where: Pacific Science Center
When: April 9 | 12:00 to 4:30 pm
Go to: http://www.anacortes.org/springwinefest_2010/index.cfm
Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt
What: Bring your kids for an “egg-cellent” pancake breakfast, pictures with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt for 1-11 year olds.
Where: Burien Community Center
When: April 11
Time: Pancake Breakfast-9:00-10:45 am; Egg Hunt 11 am
Go to: http://www.b-townblog.com/tag/burien-community-center/
Puyallup Spring Fair
What: Come ride the rides, eat delicious fair food and befriend a farm animal or two while taking in free entertainment at the Spring Fair.
Where: Puyallup Fairgrounds
When: April14-17 | Th: 2-10 pm; F & S: 10 am-10 pm; Su: 10 am- 8 pm
Go to:http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair/
Music Northwest Concert Series
What: Presenting chamber music masterpieces.
Where: Olympic Hall Auditorium
When: April 16 | 7:30 pm
Go to: http://www.southseattle.edu/calendar/calmain.htm#mar
Museum First Thursdays
What: Admission is FREE the first thursday of every month at participation museums
Where: The Burke Museum, EMP, SAM, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Museum of Flight, Museum of History and Industry, Wing Luke Asian Art Museum, Northwest AFrican American Museum, Henry Art Gallery
When: First Thursday of each month | Designated hours(see websites)
Go to: http://www.yelp.com/topic/seattle-free-first-thursday-museums
International Children’s Festival
What: A week filled with free crafts and activities for kids of all ages showcasing cultures from around the world.
Where: Seattle Center Fisher Pavillion
When: May 10-14
Where: The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma
When: May 16
Go to: http://giantmagnet.org/international-childrens-festival/
Seattle Cheese Festival
What: Come enjoy cheese and wine tasting, cheese seminars and a grilled cheese sandwich contest.
Where: Pike Place Market
When : May14-15
Go to: http://www.seattlecheesefestival.com/
Seattle International Film Festival
What: Check out this years hottest independent films at this years SIFF.
Where: Various theaters around Seattle
When: May 19 – June 12
Go to: http://www.siff.net/index.aspx
Vikingfest
What: A weekend of fun celebrating Poulsbo’s Norwegian heritage.
Where: Poulsbo
When: May 20-22
Go to: http://www.vikingfest.org
Queen Victorias Birthday
What: Join reinactors in festivities to celebrate the Queen’s birthday.
Where: Fort Nisqually, Point Defiance Park
When: May 21| 11-5 pm
Go to: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=1033
University District Street Fair
What: Check out hundreds of stalls and local street entertainment in this yearly festival
Where: University District
When: May 21-22
Go to: http://www.udistrictchamber.org/StreetFair/index.html
Instead of having participants take out loans, The World Race requires them to fundraise the money needed to cover their expenses for the year, from food, transport and lodging to task necessities such as crayons, gloves and paint. The cost of the July Squads trip is $15,500, a price that is a deterrent for many but through the donations of others is entirely possible and has been made possible for nearly 500 young adults over the last 5 years.
