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Mercer Island Patch Grab & Go Kids Planner: March 16-22

Here's our weekly calendar of family-friendly fun in Mercer Island and nearby.

Mercer Island Patch has teamed up with Lexie Tigre and Michele Johansen of the Ruby Slipper Guide to bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner, a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

●      PURIM CARNIVAL AT SJCC

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Where/When: , 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, Sunday, March 20, from noon to 3 p.m.
Why Go: The public is invited to have fun with carnival games, music, inflatable toys and more.
Cost: Free

●      ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT KIDSQUEST MUSEUM

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Where/When: KidsQuest Museum, 4091 Factoria Mall SE, Bellevue, on Thursday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Little ones will love celebrating all things Irish with crafts and games at this fun children’s museum.
Cost: $7.50

●      SWADDLER BABY STORY TIMES

Where/When: Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish, on Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Join other babies (and their grown-ups) for some nursery rhymes and fun.
Cost: Free 

●      GET CRAFTY SATURDAYS! CLAY MOLDS

Where/When: Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, on Saturday, March 19, from 1 to 2 p.m. 
Why Go: Use clay molds to make your own special art works.
Cost: $2 materials fee or free with admission

●      FAMILY STORY TIME

Where/When: Renton Highlands Library, 2902 NE 12th St., Renton, every Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Puppets, finger plays, and stories make this story time fun for the whole family. 
Cost: Free

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