Play Date! June 22

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, June 22, 2011 – June 29, 2011

June 23: Rattlesnake Ledge Geology Hike

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For families with tweens and teens, ages 12 and up, this is a great opportunity to kick off the summer season with a four-mile roundtrip hike. This moderately strenuous interpretive hike begins at the trailhead and ends at the summit of Rattlesnake Ledge and will take participants through a variety of landforms to one of the most spectacular vistas in the region. Bring water and snack. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Pre-registration required by calling (206) 733-9421 or via email to CRWprograms@seattle.gov.

Cost: $5

June 23: Mother’s Day at the Movies at

9:45 a.m. box office opens, 10 a.m. movies begin

Parents enjoy a first run movie with a non-crawling baby in tow in theaters with the lights up a bit, sound down a bit to keep the moms and babies happy.  And they’ll bring the concession service to your seat!  Movies showing this week, Super 8, Beginners and The Tree of Life.

Cost: $7.75 per parent

June 25: Get Crafty Saturday at the

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Make a piece of wearable art inspired by Think Twice: New Latin American Jewelry, the new exhibit of work by 80 Latin American artists.  Chose from a variety of cool materials to create your memorable jewelry art including wire, beads, hemp and string.

Cost: $2 materials fee per child or free with admission.  Sponsored by Bank of America.

June 25 & 26: Strawberry Festival at

June 25 - 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 26 – 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy food, vendors, live entertainment and lots of kid activities including bouncy houses.   There will be lots of parking available at nearby and a free shuttle to . 

Cost: Entertainment and some activities are free, fee for some of the kid activities. Tickets are sold for $1 and paid activities require one to five tickets.

June 26: School is Out for Summer celebration at the at

10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Live entertainment by the Zack Hartmann Trio, kids activity table – make your own seed markers and master gardeners will be on hand to offer tips and answer questions.

Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

Art supply sale at

Deal: 70% off selected items

Save on everything you need for your summer “boredom buster kit” of art supplies including colored pencils, paper and books with project ideas.  Look for the “red dot sale table” downstairs.

Good Through: While supplies last.

Sale at at

Deal: $3.99 and up clearance sale and 20% off purchases of $40 or more. 

Good through:  Hurray – ends today - June 22!