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3 to 4 pm. FREE. Woodinville Library. www.readingwithrover.org
Friday, January 10 S E AT T L E A R E A
Aladdin the Musical, Jr. Aladdin and his three friends discover a magic lamp and the Genie who grants three wishes. A good introduction to musical theater, this features performers from Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre. Ages 4 and older. 7 pm tonight; various times through Jan. 26. $$-$$$. Rainier Arts Center, Seattle (Columbia City). www.broadwaybound.org SOUTH SOUND
Monster Jam. Watch monster trucks compete against each other in speed runs and stunts. 7 pm tonight and Sat., 1 pm Sat. and Sun., 6:30 pm Sun. $$ to $$$. Tacoma Dome. www.tacomadome.org
Saturday, January 11 S E AT T L E A R E A
Kindiependent Concert Series: Recess Monkey. Jump around to great music on most Saturday mornings through February. Buy your tickets in advance to guarantee entry. 10:30 am. $. Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle. www.mountbaker.org EASTSIDE
Wetland Waddlers: Ice is Nice. Preschoolers and their caregivers
are invited to explore the Mercer Slough with art, play and story time. Today, get creative with ice — build with it, melt it and create art. 9:30 to 11:30 am. $$$. Pre-register. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Bellevue. www.pacificsciencecenter.org
Sunday, January 12 S E AT T L E A R E A
Toddler Time at the Aquarium. A myriad of developmentally age-appropriate, hands-on activities await for tots to explore. For ages 5 and younger. Today through Tues. 9:30 am to noon. $$$. Seattle Aquarium, Downtown Seattle. www.seattleaquarium.org SOUTH SOUND
Mini Maestros: Fiddler on the Hoof. Listen to an informal Western-themed concert designed especially for children ages 2 through 8. Instrument “petting zoo” begins at 1:30 pm. 2:30 to 3:30 pm. $-$$. University of Puget Sound’s Schneebeck Concert Hall, Tacoma. www.tacomaartslive.org
Saturday, January 18 S E AT T L E A R E A
Têt Festival: Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Experience Vietnam through live performances, handson activities, foods, crafts, games, martial arts and more. Today and tomorrow. FREE. Seattle Center
Armory, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.tetinseattle.org Hawaii Weekend. Take a break from winter, dress up in Aloha wear and explore a little of the tropics. Featuring Hawaiian entertainment, hands-on activities and special diver shows. 9:30 am to 5 pm through Mon. Included with admission. $$$, free ages 3 and younger. Seattle Aquarium, Downtown Seattle. www.seattleaquarium.org Living Voices: Northwest Passages. Hear about Northwest industry at the turn of the century through the experiences of a young Swedish immigrant and her community, told through live theater and archival film. Recommended for ages 10 and older. 1 and 2 pm. Included with admission. $$-$$$, free ages 14 and younger. MOHAI, Seattle (South Lake Union). www.mohai.org BIG KID PICK
MLK Weekend Run. Magnuson Series fun runs including 5K, 10K, 15K and kids dash. Kids dash at 9:45 am, 5K, 10K and 15K at 10 am. $ to $$$. Magnuson Park, Seattle (Sand Point). www.magnusonseries.org Womxn’s March. Join the women’s march for a day of peaceful activism. Rally, march and activism workshops today. 11 am to 2 pm. FREE. Cal Anderson Park, Seattle (Capitol Hill). www.seattlewomxn marchingforward.org First Concerts: Meet the Trombone. Seattle Symphony’s Principal Trom-
bonist plays short pieces for curious tykes, and children can try out the instruments. Two shows today at 9:30 and 11 am, arrive 30 minutes early for pre-concert activities. $$. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org EASTSIDE
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Based on the C.S. Lewis tale, four siblings go on an adventure through to the land of Narnia. 1 and 3 pm weekends through Feb. 9 (except Feb. 2). Recommended for grade school-aged children. All-ages shows held on Sundays. $ to $$. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. www.secondstoryrep.org SOUTH SOUND
Family Nature Walk: Winter Wonderland. Take a naturalist-led walk through the parks while learning about plants and animals and how they adapt to the winter. 10 am. FREE. Wapato Park, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org Great Train Show. See hundreds of trains, accessories, scale models and collectible toys. Also, enjoy kids activities and special exhibits. 10 am to 4 pm, today and Sun. $$, free ages 11 and younger. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup. www.trainshow.com No Sun Fun Run. Rain or shine 5K takes place along the Nathan Chapman Trail, or a 1-mile course. 10 am.
SUMMER TIME CAMPS AND CLASSES
JUL 6 – 24 Asian Art Museum Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–3 pm Extended Care 3:30–5:30 pm SAM Camp is back at the Seattle Asian Art Museum and has expanded to offer more opportunities for budding artists entering grades 1–6. Each week includes a field trip to the Seattle Art Museum. Led by local art educators and inspired by work on view at SAM, each week is a new adventure. Week One: July 6–10 Grades 1–3: Global Voyagers Grades 3–6: Let’s Paint Week Two: July 13–17 Grades 1–3: Earth Guardians Grades 3–6: Sculpt Away
Week Three: July 20–24 Grades 1–3: Inventive Builders Grades 3–6: Printmaking & Posters
Photo: Robert Wade
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