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Mercer Island Patch Grab & Go Kids Planner: March 9-15

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!

●      MEET THE AUTHOR: JON SCIESZKA

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Where/When: Sammamish Library, Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m.
 Why Go: Scieszka is the author of popular children’s books “Math Curse,” “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” and his newest, “Spaceheads.”  The author will read and sign books. 
Cost: Free

●      “RED PYRAMID” QUEST: ULTIMATE EGYPT PARTY

Where/When: Mercer Island Library, Thursday, March 10, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Kids ages 8 to 14 can take a quest through ancient Egypt using the popular book “The Red Pyramid” -- there will be a magician on hand, a scavenger hunt, games and more! 
Cost: Free

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●      “TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING”

Where/When: Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 SE 40th St., Mercer Island, March 10-20
Why Go: This stage version of the classic Judy Blume story about two brothers, some sibling rivalry, and a pet turtle, is sure to entertain the whole family.
Cost: $10

 

●      MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY

Where/When: Kidsquest Museum, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue, on Sunday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to noon
Why Go: Play flamingo croquet, decorate tea cookies, and make your own hat at this party for kids 3 and older! 
Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member

●      PAJAMA STORY TIME

Where/When: Renton Library, Mondays at 7 p.m. 
Why Go: Wear your pajamas and come to the library for stories and songs in the evening.
Cost: Free  

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