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Mercer Island Patch Grab & Go Kids Planner: Feb. 23-March 2
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!
Where/When: Sammamish Library, Wednesday 7 to 7:45 p.m.
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Why Go: Come make some music and fun with your toddler!
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 2430 76th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: If you have a teen who loves Zac Efron, take them to see this well-reviewed movie about a high school student who meets the famous movie maker, Orson Welles. Plus, there’s free parking and popcorn!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Skate King, 2301 140th Avenue NE, Bellevue, Wednesday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Roller skating is awesome!
Pricing: $5 admission, $1.50 skate rental
Where/When: Lowes, 1000 Garden Ave. N., Renton, Saturday at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Lowes provides all the materials and tools, and your kids get to build a free race car toy from scratch!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: KidsQuest Musuem, 4091 Factoria Mall SE, Bellevue, Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon
Why Go: Dance along to some fantastic bluegrass music and get some grub from Chace’s Pancake Corral!
Pricing: Free with paid admission