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Back to School Resource Fair: Free information and resources – hair cuts, school supplies, food, door prizes, well child checks and dental care (by appt. only 206.277.7200) and other community resources | Thurs. Aug. 26th, 10:30am-2:30pm | Event will be held at Angle Lake Neighborhood Church and Family Resource Center (Across from Chinook Middle School) | For more info: www.anglelake.org

Camel Rides: All summer long. Up to three guests can ride on one camel. | Daily, June 20^th-Sept 1^st | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma | For more info: www.pdza.org

Jetty Island Days: Take a ferry from Everett to Jetty Island for swimming, late-night campfires, nature walks, puppet shows, kid’s crafts and other nature activities and workshops. | Mon. – Thur.10am-5:50pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-8:50pm, Sun.,11am-6:50pm, July 1^st-Sept. 7^th | For more info: www.ci.everett.wa.us

Auburn’s ArtRageous: Artists in Action Arts Fair: Experience art through artist-led demonstrations and hands-on activities! Visitors of all ages can interact with professional artists. Festival is focused on fine arts as well as a family friendly event. | Sat., July 25th 11am-4pm | Les Gove Park, Auburn | For more info: www.auburnwa.gov

In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival. Local tribes gather to provide a sampling of arts and crafts, dancing, storytelling and more. |   Sat. Aug. 8^th-9^th | 10am-5pm., Sun., noon-5pm | Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | For more info: www.washingtonhistory.org

Bicycle Sunday: Four miles of Lake Washington Boulevard between Seward Park and Mount Baker Beach are closed to traffic every Sunday this summer (except July 5^th , July 26^th , & Aug. 2^nd ). There are plenty of places to stop along the way for a break, including a children’s playground near the entrance of the park. | 10am-6pm., May 3^rd -Sept. 27^th | Seward Park, Seattle | For more info: www.seattle.gov or call 206-684-4396

Summer Meals Program: Regardless of your income your kids and teens during the summer month can have free meals. | Locations are various for more info: www.parenthelp123.org

King Arthur’s Quest: Professional actors from Missoula Children’s Theatre team up with local students to this classic story. | Sat. 3pm &7pm, July 25^th | Kent-Meridian High School  Performing Arts Center| For more info: www.ci.kent.wa.us

Tukwila Days Community Festival: Sat. Aug. 15 | Come join us in Tukwila as this years highlights include a Sister Cities Committee annual pancake breakfast at 8am, parade starting at 9am, and running all day long; art festival, car show, and kids area including a spray park, inflatable bouncers, kids chalk art competition,   tot spot play area for toddlers, face painting, clowns, food vendors and much more. For more info, visit: www.ci.tukwila.wa.us

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market: Running from June thru Oct. | Saturdays | 10am-2pm | Located in the beautiful waterfront setting of Des Moines with Olympic views, this weekly outdoor market features about 30 vendors with farm fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, fresh cut flowers and unique local crafts.   For more info:   www.dmfm.org or call (206) 870-6527.

Music and Movies in the Park:   The city of Burien is having their family-friendly Music and Movies in the park through out the summer with free concerts and movie night. |   July 30^th, Aug. 6^th, 14^th and 21^st | Concerts begin at 6:30pm and run until 8pm.   Movie starts at dusk, around 8:30pm. |   Lake Burien School Park, SW 148^th and 16^th Ave SW |   For more info:   www.burienwa.gov

Kids Day 2009:   City of Federal Way is having a fun filled day at the park for families with children ages 2-12.   Enjoy inflatable bouncers, crafts, music, toddler tent,   chalk art contest, sand castle building, face painting and stage entertainment. |   Wed. Aug. 5^th from 2pm-8pm | Steel Lake Park 2410 S. 312^th St. Federal Way | Admission is free!   |   For more info: www.cityoffederalway.com

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