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Decatur Macpherson never anticipated having to freeze her eggs at 27 years old.

Planning for a future family A medical condition forced this single woman to freeze her eggs while in her 20s by D E C A T U R M A C P H E R S O N / photo by J O S H U A H U S T O N

I never anticipated having to freeze my eggs at 27 years old, but in the past year, I have gone through two freezing cycles and successfully retrieved nine eggs. The decision was born out of necessity, rath-

er than desire, and dates back to December 2015, when what started as a trip to urgent care to get tested for strep throat ended in an endometriosis diagnosis and a hastily scheduled open surgery to remove several large cysts from my ovaries. On New Year’s Day 2016, following an uneventful celebration with family that turned into a night of severe abdominal pain (which I later found out was due to a ruptured cyst), I was admitted to the hospital and told I would need to have an open,

bilateral cystectomy to remove three cysts, the largest of which was almost the size of a cantaloupe; the risks of this surgery included having one or both ovaries removed, or, worst-case scenario, a full hysterectomy. Lovingly referred to as the “built-in nanny” to my younger sisters and “Mama Decatur” in college, I knew from a young age that I wanted kids, which made the potential side effects of this surgery particularly frightening. I’d never had a timeline in mind, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >

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but just assumed children would happen at some point. I never considered that might not be possible. After recovering, my next step was to get a fertility check. I tried to prepare myself for the likelihood of needing to freeze my eggs, but it was still a shock to hear that my egg quality was so poor that if I wanted biological children, I would most likely need medical intervention. My mom had gone through IVF herself and was a huge support, along with the rest of my family, so I knew I had people I could turn to, but being told I should freeze my eggs within a year was hard to process; I thought I had more time. My first consultation was last May. I had to stick to a strict schedule over the course of 12 to 15 days while self-administering a series of hormones to grow and bolster my eggs. While friends headed out to happy hours and bonfires on the beach, I was working out of a giant box of medical supplies; differently gauged syringes, four different medications, and one giant needle with which to give myself the final injection. It was an overwhelming period, and my big fear was that something would go wrong. Soon after starting, it became apparent that my right ovary was unresponsive to the medications, thus cutting in half the number of eggs we expected to retrieve. Thankfully, “lefty” was growing at a promising rate. We moved forward with my treatment, and at the end of the cycle I gave myself the “trigger injection,” signaling to my body it was time to release the eggs. A wonderful friend was with me

that night, telling me I was doing a great job as I darted the giant syringe into the middle of the Sharpie circle a nurse had drawn on my tush. I went into the clinic exactly 36 hours after that final injection and my doctors were able to retrieve five eggs, four of which were mature and freezable. So much growth has come from this, as it was both easier and harder than I expected. Easier, in that giving myself injections quickly became routine, and the retrieval procedure itself was an anaesthetized breeze. Harder, in that the anxiety I experienced leading up to this was unlike anything I’d ever felt before, and each complication along the way left

“This was not and will not be an easy journey, but thankfully, I was able to invest in myself and my future family.” me in tears. Worst of all was the loneliness I felt going through this as a single person; going to appointments alone, seeing mostly couples, and often feeling like I only had myself to get through this was incredibly difficult. But I did it! I recently completed a second round — one that felt 100 times easier than the first. I feel strong and proud, capable and resilient. I knew I had people by my side, near and far, and after all was said and done, their support still resonates with me. This was not and will not be an easy journey, but thankfully, I was able to invest in myself and my future family, and can rest easy for a while, knowing my eggos are frozen and tucked away somewhere safe.

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A little encouragement from across the fence by J E F F L E E , M D

Snark attack Snark teaches kids to put up armor when they should be open to the world’s possibilities A couple of weeks ago, I was in an airport bookstore feeling annoyed. We were about to board a 10-hour flight with an 8-year-old, and I wanted to find a book to keep her occupied. There was no lack of options — the kids’ section took up several shelves. The problem wasn’t selection, it was tone; every book I opened was loaded with snark. When did snarkiness become a defining feature of children’s fiction? I grew up with books like Charlotte’s Web, A Wrinkle in Time and Huckleberry Finn. Sure, Tom Sawyer did a little wisecracking now and then, but there wasn’t this constant stream of sarcasm and irritability. Why do today’s books seem so different from the ones I loved as a kid? Where did all this sass and petulance come from? Then it dawned on me: this was premature adolescence. It’s not just books. These days, television and movies for gradeschoolers are just as full of teenage angst and attitude. This is the new prototype for the characters they see: the snarky adolescent. How did that happen, and why? It’s not that children have changed so dramatically; young kids have always emulated older ones. Even when I was a kid, acting older made you seem popular and cool — or at least we hoped it would. Marketing hasn’t changed much

either. Capitalism has always been good at creating and satisfying desires. In America, the surest way to make a boatload of money is to identify a longing, whip it up into a popular trend, and fulfill it for a price. The thing is, kids don’t have much money, so they aren’t the greatest customers on their own. Their parents, on the other hand, have desires too, and bank accounts to go with them. Kids want a lot of things. They want to eat ice cream and potato chips for dinner. They want to adopt a whole litter of Rottweiler puppies. They want to play with lit matches and sharp knives. As parents, we usually understand that it’s more important to give them what they need than what they want. But what if what they want is something that we want just as badly? My parents defined their role narrowly. Their basic approach was to feed me, shelter me, educate me, and keep me from disgracing my family. My self-esteem (or lack of it) wasn’t their concern. Today’s parents are different. We believe it’s our duty to protect our kids from emotional pain — especially the kind that we experienced when we were kids. And since most of us spent our childhoods suffering from various degrees of dorky, pimply and embarrassed, we’d do almost anything to save them from that fate. In our heart of hearts, we want them to be cool. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >

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Thinking of adding a new family pet? Having a pet join your family can be a wonderful experience and can bring great joy. Here are a few things to consider before adopting a pet or when bringing a new baby into a household where pets are already part of your family. DO PETS CAUSE ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA? If you already own a pet, there is good news! The latest data from the National Institutes of Health, Jama Pediatrics and the National Center for Biotechnology Information suggests that early pet exposure, especially in the first year, can reduce the risk of your child developing asthma before the age of seven. These studies have shown that early exposure to pet dander can reduce hay fever, eczema and can also reduce the number of respiratory infections for children. Even though children in the first year of life will likely still get sick even if you own pets, those who have early pet exposure to dogs (less so in cats) have fewer numbers of upper respiratory infections, fewer ear infections and less need for antibiotics. Unfortunately, older children can develop pet allergies even if they are already sensitized, so keeping pets out of bedrooms or having an outdoor pet may be more helpful in these instances. Additional options for children with pet allergies include choosing a hypoallergenic pet or even a reptile or fish. DO PETS CARRY GERMS AND PARASITES? While it’s true that pets don’t always have the cleanest habits and can bring bacteria and parasites into your household, using common sense hand-hygiene can help combat germs. It’s important to practice frequent hand washing when handling pets, especially reptiles which can carry bacteria like salmonella (though your furry friends can carry this too). Get your pets regular veterinary care and treatment for parasites to help reduce the risk for infections. If your pet is diagnosed with a bacterial or parasitic infection, be sure to let your pediatrician know so you can watch symptoms and

learn what treatment may be available for your child if needed. WHAT WILL OUR PET THINK OF THE NEW BABY? It can take your pets a few days to adjust to the sounds and smells of a new baby. Allowing them to smell the baby’s blanket before they meet can be helpful. When you first come home from the hospital, be sure to greet your pet and give them some personal attention. After a few days of adjustment, have your pet meet your new baby. Pets can be unpredictable, and a new baby can add stress, so avoid leaving them together without supervision. Do pets make good presents? Children often beg and plead for a pet for Christmas or their birthday, but it isn’t always a good idea to give a pet as a present. Instead, consider wrapping a photo of a cat or dog or giving a plush toy, to represent the new pet they’ll be receiving. Involve your child into the process of getting a pet and discuss the responsibilities involved. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OUR PETS DIE? The death of a pet is often a child’s first experience with loss and grieving. Depending on your child’s age and stage of development, it may be hard to understand that death is permanent, so you may need to have the same conversation several times. Keep information simple, honest and accurate to avoid confusion and mistrust. Your child will experience a range of emotions and will likely have a lot of questions. It can be helpful to read books together about the loss of a pet. Even though the loss of a pet can be a traumatic experience, it can help them form an understanding of death and grieving, which will help them in the future as this is an inevitable part of being alive.

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«DadNextDoor Snarkiness is like armor. A well-timed “whatever” or a well-executed eye roll can fend off the attacks of others, and hold back the waves of insecurity from within. If you don’t care about anything, you don’t risk disappointment or shame. You’re safe. Teenagers resort to snark because they’re under attack from all sides. Every day, they swim in the shark tank of social media, and there’s always blood in the water. Their bodies are changing as if they’ve been invaded by aliens. Their brains are contorting into new, unfamiliar shapes, and their executive function is blinking on and off just when they need it most, like a defective flashlight in a horror film. No wonder they put on armor. If they could, they’d lock themselves in a concrete bunker. Teenagers are one thing, but the problem with feeding grade-schoolers all that snark is that they don’t need it yet. Armor works both ways: it repels attacks, but it also blocks intimacy. It hides weakness, but it obscures curiosity and joy as well. It creates a barrier at the worst possible time, when what our kids need most is to open up to the possibilities of the world. I don’t know how to fix this, but I think parents can make a difference. The mass-market snarking of childhood is powered by our credit cards. As long as we’re buying snark, someone will always be happy to sell it. What would happen, though, if we used our buying power to demand something else? Humility. Kindness. Authenticity. What books, movies and role models could we give our children then? When you have young kids, that long, lovely season between their last diaper and their first driver’s license doesn’t last forever. Adolescence blows in soon enough. Winter is coming. There’s plenty of time for cool later on. Maybe now is the time to work on character, while we still can. ABOUT OUR COLUMNIST

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The Wallingford Play Area is back in action after a total overhaul, and it’s ready for summer fun. The new playground has all the classics: monkey bars, fire pole and sandbox. New bells and whistles include musical equipment and a multi-rider swing. Opening June 15.

The scenic stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker Beach and Seward Park is closed to cars on select Sundays through September.

Wallingford Playfield and Play Area, 4219 Wallingford Ave N. seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/wallingford-playfield

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2 Kidical Mass These free, monthly group rides are easygoing. Parents learn ways to cycle with children, and kids learn to ride safely. Join the Father’s Day Ride on June 16. 3 facebook.com/ familybikeseattle

Sammamish River Trail Picturesque views follow this paved path through Woodinville wine country. Start at Bothell Landing Park and pedal 10 miles to Marymoor Park for a velodrome race or family picnic. 3 wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ sammamish-river-trail

Alki Beach Trail Ride West Seattle’s 2.5-mile beach boardwalk for stunning city skyline and Elliott Bay views. Take a leisurely break at one of the many restaurants along the route.

Paul and Jamie Trudel-Payne take a walk with their son Ander on Capitol Hill.

Seattle family pride PrideFest presents a fun opportunity for Seattle to celebrate LGBTQ families by J E N N I F E R M O R T E N S E N / photos by J O S H U A H U S T O N

The final weekend in June, Seattle city streets flood with color. More than 150,000 people gather in a happy mob of rainbows, glitter and body paint. It’s Seattle Pride Weekend, when the LGBTQ com-

munity comes out in full force to celebrate diversity and equality. It’s a spectacular party. But is it kid-friendly? To quote Jonathan Van Ness, from the Netflix reality show Queer Eye, “Yaaasss, Queen!”

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In fact, there are two events planned especially for young people: Family Pride and Queer Youth Pride, both part of PrideFest Capitol Hill, a free, five-block street party along Broadway. “There aren’t many places where LGBTQ parents, or families with kids who identify as something other than the main-

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stream, have a place to celebrate who they are — even in Seattle,” explains PrideFest Director Egan Orion. “I’m in the process of starting my own family. I’ll be a single dad through IVF and surrogacy. It’s not a standard path, but I view PrideFest as a place where choices like mine are affirmed and welcomed.” At Family Pride, kids can cozy up for Drag Queen Story Time, watch dogs from the Seattle Humane Society ‘werk it’ at the Doggie Drag Show, and enjoy kid-approved entertainment. The event will be held at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, June 29, from noon to 4 pm. “We love the energy of Pride,” says Seattle dad Paul TrudelPayne. Paul and his husband Jamie plan to attend with their 3-year-old son Ander this year. “We can’t wait for him to feel the joy that fills the air. Not to mention, being in such an accepting

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part of the nation, like Seattle, gay families and allies alike are everywhere.” Queer Youth Pride, also held on Saturday at Cal Anderson Park, from 4 to 7 pm, is run entirely by and for youths age 13 to 20. “LGBTQ youth are empowered with a safe space to participate in the PrideFest experience,” says Melvin Givens, marketing and communications director at Gay City. “Queer youth are at the helm: They determine the vendors, the services represented and the performances.” The entertainment lineup is still in the works, but expect creative arts, poetry, and

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music. “Gay City will also unveil a new campaign to help queer youth learn healthy ways of dealing with challenges they may be facing in their lives,” says Givens. On Sunday, June 30, kids will love the flashy costumes at the iconic Seattle Pride Parade, which starts at 11 am and wends along 4th Avenue toward Denny Way. The parade culminates with PrideFest Seattle Center, with entertainment until late. Sunday’s events are also where to expect more mature content. Will there be public nudity? Yes. Will people talk openly about about sexuality? Definitely. Will children have a million questions about it all? For older kids, plan on it. “And that’s a good thing,” says Orion. “A big part of PrideFest is honoring gay history and talking about what’s next for LGBTQ rights. What families see and learn at Pride gives them an important opportunity to join that conversation.” q seattlepride.org

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Chasing waterfalls Road trip! Drive four hours east to Spokane’s Riverfront Park, where you can explore America’s largest urban waterfall via a soaring gondola ride. Kids can spin on the park’s 100-year-old carousel or scoot along the new Skate Ribbon. Make a weekend of it and camp at nearby Riverside State Park. Riverfront Park is undergoing a massive $70 million redevelopment; watch for new features opening throughout the summer and fall. visitspokane.com

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U-pick berries Keep little fingers busy (or recreate Blueberries for Sal, minus the bear) at an area U-pick berry farm. A few tips: Check before you go to ensure the farm is open for the season, arrive early for better picking, bring cash, and don’t forget your sun protection. If all else fails, pick up pre-picked berries at the farm or at your favorite farmers market. Bolles Organic Berry Farm: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries. 17930 Tualco Loop Rd., Monroe facebook.com/ bollesorganic

Edouardo Jordan wants his son to be able to distinguish certain aromas.

Eating with Edouardo The award-winning Seattle chef believes kids should experience food with all five senses by J A C K I E V A R R I A N O / photo by J O S H U A H U S T O N

Edouardo Jordan is the superstar chef behind a trio of Ravenna hotspots (Salare, JuneBaby, Lucinda Grain Bar). In 2018, JuneBaby won the award for Best New Restaurant and Jordan took

home the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northwest. But as the father of 5-year-old Akil, he wants to get one thing straight. “I’m not some chef where only I can cook my food for my son and we only eat the best of the

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best in the world,” he says. Cooking is his career, but he has to “determine what I have time for and how elaborate or how simple I need to be at certain times. Sometimes it’s just about getting substance into the body and it’s a fast meal, or it’s going to pick up food or a partial meal I can put together myself.”

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And while Jordan says he hopes Akil doesn’t show too much of an interest in cooking as a profession, his son is curious about food, the kitchen, and especially ingredients. “He’s now talking about spices. He learned about black pepper, so he asks for black pepper a lot now. As soon as he learns one, he wants to incorporate it into his eating.” Jordan tries to foster this curiosity by exposing Akil to ingredients — from carrots to calendula flowers — and talking about using all five senses to experience food. “Some parents might hate me for this, and some parents might love me for this; my kid doesn’t drink booze, but I allow him to smell booze. This is what this wine smells like, this is what a brandy smells like or a ginger liqueur. I want him to understand what senses are and what certain aromas are.” Jordan believes that this curiosity starts with parents, noting that if you aren’t a person who eats green vegetables, it’ll be doubly hard to get your kid to eat them as well. “It’s all about exposure,” he says. He recently got Akil to try parsnips by pairing the root with a familiar ingredient — an apple. “I said ‘Grab the apple and grab the roasted parsnip and eat them together. It’s going to blow your mind.’ And he looked at me and he smiled and bit into it, blinked a couple times and then looked back at me, and I was like, ‘I told you!’” Jordan says exposure doesn’t stop with ingredients and fostering curiosity to try new foods. He also believes kids should be exposed to restaurants early, starting with Akil when he was only a week old. “Don’t be afraid to start young, because if they’re not going to be acclimated to that environment of sitting down for 45 minutes and eating at a young age, how are they supposed to adapt at the age of 2 when they haven’t been exposed to it very much?” If the parenting world of Jordan has a theme, it’s exposure. Expose kids to the lights and sounds and experience of a restaurant early, expose them to the sights and smells of ingredients, ready or not. “Yeah, it’s not going to be easy,” he says with a laugh. But getting those big-kid smiles, like Akil gives him, make all the growing pains that come with exposure worthwhile.

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I shop at Blick Art Materials, Artist & Craftsman Supply for paint, paper, clay and such. Sometimes I go to Michael’s and JoAnn’s; they are good for craft supplies such as yarn, beads, buttons and felt. I like to browse in hardware stores, Daiso, and online at Oriental Trading Company. For bulk orders, I like Blick Art Materials and Sax Arts & Crafts (online).

A stuffie that’s a combination pastry and pet? This plush concoction is from Seattle duo Thomas Marnin and Skye Saylor. Pick out a handmade cutie at their Pike Place

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booth or online. Delicious designs include the bunny honey bun, the maple bear and the donut cat. $28 for a mini-plush, $80 for a full-size pastry pet. 3 MarninSaylor.com

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Hold baby close When she was pregnant with her youngest, Mill Creek mom Aisha Jordan made a baby doll carrier for her 2-year-old. Like mama, her daughter loved carrying her baby doll close, and still have her hands free to play. Carriers are cotton and machine washable. $15. Ask about custom orders if you have a sentimental fabric. 3 facebook.com/

Childcare simplified Leg Up offers a one-stop shop for finding childcare that can save parents an estimated 30 hours a year by J I A Y I N G G R Y G I E L / photo by J O S H U A H U S T O N

When Jessica Eggert moved to Seattle from Florida, the cost of her son’s day care jumped from $800 to $3,000. And she was one of the lucky ones who actually got a spot.

Once her son started school, nailing down childcare got even harder. Oliver is on a two-year wait list for afterschool care at his school. Don’t even get Eggert started on the summer camp scheduling nightmare: last

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websites and the purgatory of being on hold with the community center. Imagine if there was an Expedia for childcare, where all the day cares, extracurricular activities and school-break camps are consolidated in a single, easy-to-search database. Leg Up aims to be that resource for parents It’s launching this month, with more than 3,200 providers to beta wait-list members. Leg Up is free to sign up and search — all you need is your email address (and a transaction fee, to be determined.) Geographically, the service covers the Seattle regional area, from Everett to Kent and Bainbridge Island to Issaquah. The providers are vetted by Leg Up, and parents can search by availability and reviews. “Leg Up is all about convenience,” says Eggert, the startup’s CEO and co-founder. “Instead of having to go to five different sites, you’re doing everything in one place. We are that one-stop shop.” Eggert and her Leg Up co-founder Jonna Bell researched labor statistics and surveyed more than 375 parents. They figured out that parents spend 30 hours a year finding childcare. And both agree: it’s a burden that falls disproportionately to women. “It’s time for technology to solve this,” Bell says. “We have so many startups solving issues that men face every day, because men have the VC money. It’s time the technology steps up and deals with the issues mothers face. “It’s a much bigger mission that we have around starting Leg Up. We’re passionate about opening doors and breaking down barriers for women to pursue their greatest potential in what they want to do.” Oliver, 6, is already doing baseball, soccer, theater and piano; that juggling act is about to get even trickier, with a new baby sister due in August. “We started Leg Up because having one is incredibly hard,” Eggert says. “Having two, and managing everything? I can’t imagine what parents are going through. I guess I will find out very soon.” Diversity and inclusion are at the core of Leg Up, both in the workplace and in their product, says Eggert. For example, parents will be able to search for childcare with tuition assistance, or a place that supports kids with disabilities. q legup.com

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LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH READS FOR EVERYONE Celebrate children and families of all kinds with these fantastic books! Whether exploring their gender, growing their family, or just living their lives, these books about queer people and families are sure to delight all readers. — Nicholas Carr

Julián is a Mermaid By Jessica Love Ages 4-8

Winner of the American Library Association’s 2019 Stonewall Book Award, Julián sees three mermaids on the subway and wants to be just like them. But what will his Abuela think? Mesmerizing and full of heart, this colorful book celebrates self-love and individuality.

My Two Moms and Me & My Two Dads and Me Written by Michael Joosten, Illustrated by Izak Zenou Ages 2-3

This gorgeously illustrated picture-book series celebrates same-sex parents and their children. LGBTQ+ families will chee these cheerful books that reflect their own daily lives.

The Best Man By Richard Peck

Seafire By Natalie C. Parker

A big-hearted novel about gay marriage from a kid’s endearing perspective. Archer has just started middle school and puzzles over what kind of person he wants to become, and helps his beloved uncle Paul become his best self as well.

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Coming this summer: A new youth-designed hub for equity work in Seattle. Created by students from Sawhorse Revolution’s all-womxn design/ build program for youth through a Tiny Cultural Space grant from the Office of Arts and Culture, the new community space will build on the work of Estelita’s Library. Founded last year, Estelita’s Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community bookstore and Library in Beacon Hill curated by activist and organizer Edwin Lindo. With books focused on ethnic studies, social justice and liberation movements, Estelita’s is funded by donations, grants and a membership system with sliding-scale fees. The Tiny Cultural Space will host programming and events including book clubs, chess, photography classes, dance classes and “anything that speaks to social justice, to equity, and to understanding identity oppression and power,” says Lindo. Construction is underway. Once complete, the walls of the Tiny Cultural Space will display Estelita’s collection of Black Panther Party newspapers, one of the largest in the nation. Estelita’s Library will have a free five-year lease on the city property, after which ownership may be transferred to the organization. “We’re beyond excited to have a dedicated space that isn’t at risk of displacement, that we can call our own,” says Lindo. Sawhorse Revolution offers free carpentry and design education programs for students, primarily in Central and South Seattle neighborhoods. q Learn more at sawhorserevolution.org. Visit Estelita’s at 2533 16th Ave. S. and stay tuned for this summer’s Tiny Cultural Space grand opening.

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Congratulations to the winners of our first annual Family Pet Contest! Inspired by the Stranger’s Ugly Pet Contest, we put out a call for your family pet photos and stories and were rewarded with dogs, cats, lizards and heartwarming “tails” of love and devotion.

MAKING ROOM FOR ANIMALS REVELING IN THEIR REPTILES The Lee family discovers lizards to love for life

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Sophie and Miles Lee proudly handle their bearded dragons Spike and Bandit.

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Congratulations to Spike the Bearded Dragon, the winner of the Seattle’s Child Family Pet Cover Photo contest! Spike is a rescue “beardie” and the beloved family pet of the Lee family — Shirley, Derek, 7-year-old Sophie and 12-yearold Miles, who saved up his money from his job delivering the Queen Anne & Magnolia News to buy Spike off of Craigslist three years ago. Sophie was so taken with Spike that she had to have her own dragon, Bandit. The Lee household is now its own little ecosystem; The beardies survive on live roaches and worms coated in talcum powder (for vitamin D) and the bugs are raised on a diet of arugula, kale, pea sprouts and potatoes grown in the Lees’ garden. “I use tongs to feed Spike, but Sophie is brave and feeds them by hand,” says Shirley. Spike is 22 inches long and nearly double the size of Bandit. He loves being held, enjoys sun baths by the window, and sleeps a solid 12 hours per night (better than a sleep-trained infant). Bandit is more reserved, preferring to hang out in her tank while Spike has his moment in the sun. As Spike’s personality began to emerge, Shirley started documenting moments CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >

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Oliver prefers to spend his days playing fetch with his favorite blue owl toy and going for walks along the trails on Cougar Mountain. The moment Alli arrives home from school, Oliver scampers across the hardwood floor and slides into the carpet to greet her by the door. For many parents, big baby would be the ideal family pet; he never barks, he loves to snuggle, and he can cook! Just kidding. But in the eyes of the King family, he really is the perfect dog. “He runs around outside with Alli and cuddles up with her when she’s reading as if he’s her little blanket,” says Amy. “We each have our own special relationship with him.” For the Kings, adding a dog to the family wasn’t part of the plan. But sometimes plans are made to be (house) broken.

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When Victor and Amy King took their 8-year-old daughter Alli to visit dogs through Ginger’s Pet Rescue in 2018, it was really just to look (it’s always just to look). But the second Alli locked eyes with Oliver, a sweet, fluffy dog who flew all the way from Korea to find his forever home, Victor and Amy knew that he would be joining the family. “He looked up with his sad little eyes and she would not let go,” says Amy. Oliver or “big baby” as the family affectionately calls him, brought a fresh energy to the Kings’ daily life. Amy’s mom Dell (Mi Mi), who joined the household when she retired, was especially thrilled to have Oliver as a special companion. Now Mi Mi has big baby all to herself while Victor and Amy are at work and Alli goes to school. “Oliver and my mom have become super close,” says Amy. “He is such a sweet dog and has enhanced our family so much.”

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from his lizard life and posting them to an Instagram account (@spikedays). The beardies now have nearly 12,000 followers and have received fan art from all over the country. Whether dressed up as the Cowardly CAR WILDERNESS NO THANKS, CAMPERS WARRIORS Lion to Sophie’s Dorothy from The WizNATURE ard of Oz or relaxing in a Groovy Girls toy doll bed, Spike’s Instagram provides an excellent excuse to check out at work. The family once took a road trip down NO THANKS, WILDERNESS CAR NATURE WARRIORS the coast and let Spike ride on the dashCAMPERS board of the car, where he could bask in the heat. “We had to stay on the highway and be careful not to make abrupt stops,” NO THANKS, says Shirley. “HeCAR loved it.” WILDERNESS NATURE CAMPERS WARRIORS The family has formed a deep bond with the reptiles. Each year, they celebrate the beardies’ birthdays, dress them up for Halloween and take photos with them for their family Christmas card. “You can’t cuddle with them, but they have shockingly big personalities,” says Shirley. If you want a lizard you can love for life, bearded dragons may be the family pet for you.

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Long before Beth had two boys running around the house, there was Pocket the dog. Beth and her husband adopted the gentle Australian labradoodle in 2009 when he was a little over 2 years old. They took him to dog parks, brought him along on beach vacations, and cuddled with him at night. “I know people say this about having a second kid,” says Beth. “But when I was pregnant for the first time, it was hard to imagine I could love another baby as much as I loved Pocket.” Two kids later, Beth knows she has more than enough love to go around, but Pocket still holds a special place in her heart. She’ll always be grateful for how

Pocket refused to leave her side while she recovered from cancer surgery 17 weeks into her first pregnancy. “It was a difficult time, and he took such good emotional care of me,” says Beth. Pocket has watched over her sons since day one. He slept next to their cribs when they were babies and follows them closely outside, even off-leash. His enthusiasm for the children knows no bounds. “The most exciting part of his day is taking the boys to school in the ly p et mi morning,” says Beth. Once the kids are out of the house, Pocket enjoys frolicking with the next-door neighbor’s elderly golden retriever, Tashi. c o ntes Beth built a special gate in the fence so the best

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dog friends could go back and forth between yards and houses. Pocket is holding up well in his golden years. His eyesight is failing, but for an old dog, he hasn’t stopped trying to learn new tricks. He’s active, always trying to keep up with the family on their many outdoor adventures. “His vet always looks down at his chart and says, ‘Nobody told you you were a senior citizen!’” To learn more about this sweet dog, follow Pocket on Instagram @pocket.and.co, and his family’s outdoor adventures @seasalt.and.evergreens.

Remember the Tamagotchi craze of 1997? They were a great way to teach kids about the responsibility of taking care of a pet. No mess, and if your pet expired, you could just hit the restart button. Maybe your family wants something more snuggly than a digital pet, but you’re not ready to commit longterm to the real-life walking, woofing, peeing kind. Consider a temporary pet. We’re not talking about fish. We’re talking about creatures with legs that your youngsters can love and then return. Here’s a roundup of where you can “rent” pets around Seattle.

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Volunteering to foster a dog through the Seattle Animal Shelter can be an extremely rewarding experience for the whole family. As long as the dog’s primary caregiver is over 18 and has previous dog-handling experience, children are welcome to participate in the fostering

experience. Foster dogs live with a family for an average of two to three months. Note that the dogs needing foster care the most are large, young and untrained, so go in with your eyes open. The Seattle Animal Shelter also needs foster homes for cats and critters such as rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. The shelter provides all the supplies and equipment needed for taking care of the animal; you provide the space, food and love. If fostering sounds like too much of a commitment, consider offering dog-walking services and bringing the kids along. Become a dog-sitter on Rover.com and get paid to walk dogs, board them in your home, do in-home visits or doggy day care. You set the schedule and the rate — money maker! Check out the Facebook group for City Dog Share; it’s an informal, free dogsitting co-op. Join this community of dog lovers and you might meet some friendly pups — or at least enjoy lots of cute pictures. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >

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Meow If you don’t want to be responsible for anyone’s animal, but want one your kid can pet for a while and give back, try cat visits. Kids ages 5 to 10 can read with a kitty at Seattle Humane, a no-kill shelter in Bellevue. Your kid gets a temporary furry friend while they work on reading skills. Win-win! After completing the volunteer application process, your kids can sign up for a 20-minute reading slot Mondays through Fridays. Free.

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Cat cafés are a big thing in Japan, and entrepreneur Caitlin Unsell brought that idea back with her to Seattle. Neko: A Cat Cafe on Capitol Hill offers drinks and nibbles and a dozen or so cats to cuddle. There’s no minimum age for kids, but one adult must supervise every two children under 10. Reservations highly recommended. Be warned that many of the cats are adoptable: if you fall in love, your temporary pet might become a forever pet. $11 per person for 55 minutes.

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Tawna Crispin and her five children have raised more than 30 puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind

Crispin. “We say that all the pups who come from our house are super-solid and super-confident, CAR WILDERNESS because there’s so much noise and NO THANKS, CAMPERS WARRIORS NATURE chaos and things going on in my house.” That’s the idea. To become reliable guides, the puppies will by J I L L I A N O ’ C O N N O R NO THANKS, WILDERNESS CAR NATURE WARRIORS need to be able to adapt to lots of CAMPERS The first puppy Tawna new situations and be friendly to Crispin raised for a guideall kinds of animals and people. dog program through “It is rewarding every day,” her high school 4-H NO THANKS, CARclub wouldn’t WILDERNESS says Crispin. “And I like that it NATURE CAMPERS WARRIORS be the last. Now a mother of five, gives us an opportunity to volunthe Everett dog lover is currently teer and give back every day as a bringing up her 32nd guide-dogway of life.” trained puppy. She serves as club Just like with kids, raising a leader for the Snohomish County puppy for a life of service takes chapter of Guide Dogs for the a village. And everyone chips in, Blind, a group founded in 1942 that “even the 3-year-old,” says Crispin. provides service dogs to blind and Her middle-school daughter low-vision clients free of charge. recently brought the pup to school Crispin has 13-year-old twins for a while, which was a great exand a 3-year-old (as well as two perience for the dog and the other kids who are already out of the students, who gained exposure to house). All the high traffic and an ongoing community service loud noise of a big, bustling family project. life has been solid training for the Crispin and her family are recanine members. “It’s great for the sponsible for producing a happy, kids and great for the puppy,” says social, well-rounded, unflappable

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Hiss Reptiles mostly live in their tanks. Many are curious and friendly and don’t mind being handled. The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (pnwhs.org) always needs foster homes for snakes, tortoises, turtles and bearded dragons. Fostering gives you a chance to try out a pet reptile without that long-term commitment. To foster (or adopt?) you’ll need to become a member of PNWHS. Annual fee $30 for a family.

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Backyard chicken coops are as much a status symbol in Seattle as a Tesla in your driveway. They’re not as snuggly, but they are low-maintenance pets that will actually earn their keep; fresh eggs for breakfast! Tukwila-based Hens 4 Hire will rent you two egg-laying hens, a coop and all their supplies. Prices start at four weeks for $240. After your rental, Hens 4 Hire can come pick up the whole shebang. Or if you fall for the ladies (and scrambled eggs), you can buy the whole package.

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Ponies are too big to be city pets, but they’re universally adored by kids. For pony rides, tried-and-true family favorites are Fox Hollow Farm in Issaquah and Remlinger Farms in Carnation. Fox Hollow Farm ($10 per person; surcharge for pony-ride tickets) is a magical place where peacocks and parrots roam free and kids can drive mini-ATVs. Remlinger Farms’ family fun park ($18.19 per person) opens for the season on June 20. It features child-scaled carnival rides and all the pony rides you can stand waiting in line for. When a lap or two just isn’t enough, head to Lang’s Horse and Pony Farm in Mount Vernon. Kids 3 and up can ride a pony through the wooded trails. ($20 for a 30-minute ride, $25 for a 45-minute ride) It’s a hard truth, but a puppy is only cute until the kids get tired of picking up its poop. Before you find out the hard way that your kids aren’t ready to take on the responsibility of pet ownership, try a temporary pet.

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months old. After that, official Guide Dogs for the Blind trainers take over, providing much more specialized preparation for the pups’ futures as service dogs serving in the U.S. and Canada. The puppy raisers are invited to see their former pups graduate at the campus in Boring, Oregon, where they learn everything they’ll need to know to be fullfledged service dogs. Once a dog finds a permanent home, the trainers are invited to keep in contact with the its new owner and even get weekly updates on their progress. Guide Dogs for the Blind estimates that in Washington, 150 puppies are currently being raised for the program. There are other opportunities to contribute to the program, such as volunteering to help out at puppy club meetings, which happen about four times a month. The new pups (usually Labs, golden retrievers or a mix) arrive by truck for puppy raisers in the Puget Sound area when they’re eight to 10 weeks old. Sometimes, people get a new puppy to train right after they send a fully socialized dog on “to college” at the campus in Boring. If, by the end of their stay with the family, the dogs aren’t temperamentally suited to join the Guide Dogs for the Blind program, they move on to another track. “All the puppies get to decide their own careers,” says Crispin. Making allowances for a dog’s different personalities and talents means becoming a working dog in another field, a therapy dog, or a household pet. For instance, a dog which was recently retired as a guide for the blind is now in training to assist diabetics. Though Crispin maintains a relationship with her pups’ new owners, the experience of parting is always bittersweet for a puppy raiser. “It isn’t easy, you know, I’m not going to sugarcoat it,” she says. “It’s like sending your kids off to college! “But it pales in comparison to the pride that you feel when you see them helping someone with a visual impairment, when you go to graduation and you are able to be a part of that process — and the pride overwhelms any sort of sadness you might have.” Camille Jassny, a local artist with low vision, lives and works with her Guide Dogs for the Blind dog, Egan. “Having Egan with me to help navigate my busy lifestyle and my crowded Capitol Hill neighborhood has given me the freedom and agency to be more independent in my work and social life,” says Jassny. “I am so grateful for all of the time, hours, and resources that went into raising and training these guide dogs.” Woof! That’s beautiful.

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June 8 Georgetown Carnival For the 14th year in a row, it’s a fun day of food, entertainment, carnival games, power-tool races, interactive art and marching bands in South Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood.

June 9 Furry 5K BYO furry canine friend and run or walk with (or without) your dog through Seward Park at this benefit for the Seattle Animal Shelter. Pet Expo before and after the race. No parking; plan accordingly.

Vashon Sheepdog Classic Watch trained sheepdogs and their handlers compete in herding trials at Misty Isle Farms on Vashon Island, then check out crafts and fiber arts demonstrations. Space is limited, advance tickets required.

June 16 Father’s Day Car Show Celebrate Dad, Grandpa and all the great guys in your life at a fun (and free) car show in Burien. Stroll through rows of classic cars, then enjoy the Strawberry Days festival, food trucks and live music.

June 30 Seattle Pride Parade & PrideFest Parade through downtown Seattle with the LGBTQ community and allies and celebrate love, equality and human rights. The parade ends at Seattle Center with a festival and live performances.

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Saturday, June 1 Free State Parks Day. Explore one of more than 100 beautiful parks throughout our state in celebration of National Trails Day. Day use only. A Discover Pass ($$) may still be required for certain sites. See online for locations and full details. Today and June 8 and 9. www.discoverpass.wa.gov S E AT T L E A R E A

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Beacon Hill Festival. Food, vendors, performances, inflatables and more. 11 am to 4 pm. FREE. Jefferson Park, Seattle (Beacon Hill). www.beacon-arts.org Bite of Greece. Enjoy authentic Greek food ($), music, dance and a marketplace. FREE. 11 am to 10 pm today., noon to 6 pm Sun. Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, Seattle (Capitol Hill). www.biteofgreeceseattle.com Herb and Food Fair. Educational speakers and workshops, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, food, vendors, guided walks and children’s activities. Limited parking ($); free shuttle from Kenmore Park & Ride. 10 am to 5 pm. FREE. Bastyr University, Kenmore. www.bastyr.edu

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Honk! Fest West. Hundreds of musicians from the U.S., Canada and Russia converge to make some noise with marching bands, drum corps, samba lines, street performers and more. 1 to 6 pm Sat. in White Center, 2 to 6 pm Sun. in Columbia City. See schedule online. FREE, donations welcomed. www.honkfestwest.com Froggy Fun Run. Annual fundraising event for the Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center features kids’ activities,

an ASL story time (10:15 am) and a 1K family fun run (10:30 am). 10 am to noon. $$. Montlake Community Center, Seattle (Montlake). www.hsdc.org Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival. Explore the culture of the Philippines through live performances, arts, kids’ activities and more. 11 am to 6 pm through Sunday. FREE. Seattle Center (lower Queen Anne). www.festalpagdiriwang.com PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop.

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Family-friendly celebration with activities and entertainment celebrating diversity and inclusiveness. See online for locations and times. 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. FREE. Business district of Seattle’s Phinney Ridge/Greenwood neighborhoods. www.phinneycenter.org Weekend Family Workshops: Constellations. Learn how people have used the stars to instruct and entertain each other. 11 am and 1 pm,

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weekends through June 30. Included with admission. $$$, free ages 4 and younger. Museum of Flight, Tukwila. www.museumofflight.org EASTSIDE

Bellevue Jazz Festival. Hear more than 40 live jazz performances at various locations throughout Bellevue. Several shows are free and family-friendly. See full schedule online. Various times through Sun. Downtown Bellevue. www.bellevuedowntown.com Duvall Days Festival. Annual festival with a parade (10 am today), vendors, food booths, car show (today), live music, kids’ activities, inflatables, fireworks (today), and more. 9 am to 10 pm today; 7 am to 1 pm Sun. Main Street, Duvall. FREE. www.duvalldays.org

Peter Pan. Studio East performs a fun musical based on the play by Sir J.M. Barrie. Best for ages 5 and older. 2:30 and 7:30 pm today; various times through June 16. $$. Studio East, Bellevue. www.studio-east.org The Phantom Tollbooth. See a live-action, kid-friendly performance based on the classic book by Norton Juster. Part of SecondStory Rep’s Theater for Young Audiences Series. 1 and 3 pm. $$. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. www. secondstoryrep.org NORTH SOUND

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Healthy Communities Challenge Day. Information and hands-on activities pertaining to healthy

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living, such as nutrition, gardening, fitness, community support and more. 10 am to 2 pm. FREE. Allen Creek Elementary School, Marysville. www.marysvillewa.gov Oddmall: Emporium of the Weird. Arts and crafts fair celebrates all things unusual, esoteric, imaginative, weird and wonderful, complete with entertainment and a kids’ area. 10 am to 6 pm today, 11 am to 5 pm Sun. FREE. Everett Community College, Everett. www.oddmall.co

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Dozer Day. Kids (and even adults) can operate bulldozers, excavators and other heavy machinery with a professional by their side, plus enjoy games, construction toys and other activities. Bring cash for parking ($). 11 am to 4 pm today through Sun. $$. Washington State Fair Events Center (Puyallup). www.seattle.dozerday.org Hooked on Fishing. Kids ages 2 to 12 can catch

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Physics Coaster & Science Magic Camp Build a Magnetic Coaster & learn the science behind the magic show!

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Million Dollar Quartet. The story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins returns to Village Theatre’s stage. See online for content advisory. 2 and 8 pm; various times through June 23. $$$. Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, Issaquah. www.villagetheatre.org

Mamma Mia! Auburn Community Players presents the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs through this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. 7 pm tonight; various times through June 16. $$ to $$$. Auburn Avenue Theater, Auburn. www.auburnwa.gov Maritime Gig Festival. Pancake breakfast (8 am today), kids’ dash (8:30 am today), fun run (8:45 am today), parade (10 am today), car show (Sun.), music and entertainment, boat displays, arts and crafts, food, kids’ area and more. FREE. Downtown Gig Harbor. 8 am to 8 pm today, 10 am to 4:30 pm Sun. www.maritimegig.com

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Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show. More than 400 pinball and arcade games all set on free play, tournaments, prizes, kids’ area, guest speakers and more. 10 am to 11:30 pm today, 9 am to 3 pm Sun. $$ to $$$, ages 5 and younger free with paid adult, 2 kids per adult. Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Tacoma. www.nwpinballshow.com Valley of Gems Show. Annual Puyallup Valley Gem and Mineral Club Show features displays, vendors and kids’ activities. 10 am to 5 pm through Sun. FREE. Swiss Park, Bonney Lake. www.rockngem.com FA R T H E R A F I E L D

Free Play Day. Join a free family fun walk through Winslow and a parade of Bainbridge High School band musicians (10 am). Then enjoy $1 admission to the Kids Discovery Museum, where you can make crafts and more. 10 am to 4 pm. Kids Discovery Museum, Bainbridge Island. www.kidimu.org

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Orca Month Kick-Off Celebration. Celebrate and learn about the endangered orca throughout the month. Today, enjoy live music, face painting, storytellers and Mike the 25-foot tall inflatable orca. 1 to 5 pm. FREE. Olympic Sculpture Park, Downtown Seattle. www.orcasalmonalliance.org Sunday Public Sail Each Sunday, the Center for Wooden Boats offers free 45-minute rides on Lake Union. Sign up for a slot in person, several trips throughout the day. Space is limited. Sign-up begins at 10 am. FREE. Center for Wooden Boats (South Lake Union). www.cwb.org EASTSIDE

Big Backyard 5K. Dog- and stroller-friendly run/walk and kids’ dash (ages 10 and younger) benefiting King County Parks. 9 am 5K, 10 am kids’ dash. $$$, free kids’ dash. Marymoor Park, Redmond. www.bby5k.com

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Aesop’s Fables. In this Let’s Play daytime interactive show, young children can learn tales about crows, wolves, cats, donkeys, goats and more. Performances run 20 to 30 minutes in the theater lobby. 10 am today through June 9. $. Olympia Family Theater. www.olyft.org

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Pride Family Fun. MOHAI welcomes LGBTQ families to celebrate pride with story time, craft making, film screenings, music and more. Also, experience ongoing exhibits throughout the museum as part of free First Thursday. 10 am to 8 pm. FREE, admission required for special exhibits. Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Seattle (South Lake Union). www.mohai.org

Garden Tots. Every Friday through the summer, kids ages 2 to 6 are invited to enjoy a plant activity, garden exploration and a craft project. 10 am to 1 pm. $$. Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreline. www.kruckeberg.org

Spellbound. Stone Soup Theater presents this Harry Potter spin-off, where kids at Peasling School compete for its highest honor: a magical feather from the tail of the powerful Peasling peacock. 7 pm tonight and Fri., 2 pm on Sat. $$. Wallingford Presbyterian Church, Seattle (Wallingford). www.stonesouptheatre.org

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Sorticulture. Garden art and plant vendors, display gardens, food, speakers, music and kids’ activities. 10 am to 7 pm today, 10 am to 6 pm Sat., 10 am to 4 pm Sun. FREE. Limited parking, free shuttle available from Walt Price Student Fitness Center at Everett Community College, see online for parking locations. Legion Memorial Park, Everett. www.everettwa.gov

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Late Play Date. Visit the White River Valley Museum for free from noon to 4 pm and for evening open hours from 6 to 8 pm. During evening hours, kids enjoy sports-themed activities and craft tables perfect for children aged 3 to 12. FREE. White River Valley Museum. www.wrvmuseum.org

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Vashon Sheepdog Classic. Watch highly trained sheepdogs and their handlers compete in herding trials. Also enjoy food, crafts and fiber arts demonstrations (cash only). 8 am to 5 pm today, 7 am to 5:30 pm Fri., 7 am to 5 pm Sat. and Sun. $$, free ages 10 and younger. Space is limited, pre-purchase recommended. Misty Isle Farms, Vashon Island. www.vashonsheepdogclassic.com

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The Orchestra: M is for Music. The strings, winds, brass and percussion families all come together to create a tiny orchestra exploring the alphabet through music. Tiny Tots concerts are 35-minute, interactive shows for kids ages 5 and younger. Instrument exploration begins 30 minutes prior to the show in the lobby. 10:30 am today, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 am Sat. $$. Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org

Maple Valley Days. Rides, music, food, contests, Kidland, parade (10 am Sat.), car show (Sat.) and more. 3 to 8 pm today, 10 am to 8 pm Sat., 10 am to 5 pm Sun. FREE. Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley. www.maplevalleydays.com

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events, dance classes, vendors, food trucks and the South Lake Union market. Noon to 3 pm. FREE. Denny Park, South Lake Union. www.seattleidf.org Georgetown Carnival. Food, entertainment, carnival games, power-tool races, interactive art, marching bands and more. Noon to 10 p.m. FREE. Airport Way South and South Lucille Street, Seattle (Georgetown). www.georgetowncarnival.com Shilshole Boatfest. Enjoy the water with sailing lessons, boat rides and tours. Plus, enjoy live music, inflatables, lawn games, vendors and food trucks. 11 am to 4 pm. FREE. Shilshole Bay Marina, Ballard. www.portseattle.org Spirit of Indigenous People Festival. Celebrate Native American and First Nations cultures with performances, a native art market, exhibits and powwow. 11 am to 5 pm. FREE. Seattle Center (Lower Queen Anne). www.sihb.org EASTSIDE

Bird Migration Celebration. Join Eastside Audubon on World Migratory Bird Day for games, spotting scope stations, and guided tours for people of all ages. 10 am to 2 pm. FREE. Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland. www.eastsideaudubon.org Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival. Trail riding, demonstrations, clinics, vendors, kids’ activities, food and more. 9 am to 5 pm today and 10 am to 3 pm Sun. FREE, fee for some activities. Duthie Hill Park, Issaquah. www.evergreenmtbfestival.com Fall City Days Fun Run. 5K and 10K runs, and 1K kids’ run. Parade and festival follows. 9 am kids’ 1K, 9:15 am 5K/10K. $$ to $$$. Farmhouse Market, Fall City. www.fallcity.org BIG KID PICK

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Show & Shine Car Show. Food, entertainment, kids’ activities, and hundreds of cars, trucks and motorcycles to admire. 8 am to 4 pm. FREE. Olympic Avenue and Legion Park, Arlington. www.arlingtonwa.org Youth Fishing Derby. Kids 15 and younger can try to reel in a big one for a prize. Bring your own gear; a limited number of rods will be available to use. 11 am to 1 pm. FREE. Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island. www.camabeachfoundation.org SOUTH SOUND

Family Day at Museum of Glass. Explore the tradition and importance of Pacific Northwest tribes’ button blankets and see current blanket styles. Then design your own family crest and interpret into a mini button blanket.1 to 4 pm. Included with admission. $ to $$, free ages 5 and younger. Museum of Glass, Tacoma. www.museumofglass.org

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Sound to Narrows. A variety of races for all ages and abilities, including a 2K Junior Shuffle (ages 12 and younger, 8 am), 5K or 12K run/walk (8:30 to 8:45 am), and a Diaper Dash (ages 3 and younger, 10 am). $$ to $$$, free Junior Shuffle and Diaper Dash. Vassault Park, Tacoma. www.soundtonarrows.org

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Marysville Strawberry Festival. Entertainment, food, carnival, vendors, car show, strawberry shortcake eating contest, kids’ parade, grand parade, fireworks show, and more. June 8-16.

FREE. Various times and locations in downtown Marysville. www.maryfest.org Salish Sea Native American Cultural Celebration Enjoy canoe rides, salmon and fry-bread lunch ($), native singers, drummers and weavers. Artists from the Samish and Swinomish tribes will demonstrate traditional weaving and woodcarving. Noon to 4 pm. FREE. Deception Pass State Park, Oak Harbor. www.parks.state.wa.us/folkarts

Kitsap Medieval Faire. Visit a medieval village for crafts, games, music, food, combat demonstrations and more. 9 am to 5 pm. $$, free ages 17 and younger. Norseland Site, Bremerton. www.kitsapmedievalfaire.org

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crowd-pleasing reprise of some of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s greatest hits to celebrate the end of the season, along with a live orchestra. 6:30 pm. $$$. McCaw Hall, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.pnb.org Furry 5K. Run or walk with (or without) your dog to benefit Seattle Animal Shelter. Pet Expo before and after the race. 10 am. registration, 11:30 am runners, 11:40 am walkers. $$$. Seward Park, Seattle (Seward Park). No parking in Seward Park. www.furry5k.com. NORTH SOUND

Kids Bike Swap. Kids can trade in the bike they have outgrown and pick out a bike that fits them. Or kids can donate their old bike and receive credit. Parents must be present. 11 am to 2 pm. FREE. Sharing Wheels, Everett. www.sharingwheels.org SOUTH SOUND

Second Sunday Music. Enjoy music in the beautiful conservatory on the second Sunday of the month. Today, hear the Clover Creek Ramblers. 1 to 2:30 pm. $ suggested donation. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org

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Classic Weekend. See more than 50 beautiful classic yachts arrive for the show this weekend. Arrival “parade” from 10 am to 4 pm today. Good parade viewpoints from Myrtle Edwards Park or from any of the downtown piers. Boats on display 10 am to 4 pm Sat. and Sun. FREE. Bell Harbor Marina, Downtown Seattle. www.portseattle.org EASTSIDE

Free Planetarium Show. See a 45-minute planetarium show featuring Stars and a live segment to take a look at the night’s brightest stars and constellations. Ages 6 and older. Tickets are available June 7 at 9 am, but sell out quickly. FREE. 6, 7 and 8 pm. Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College, Bellevue. www.brownpapertickets.com NORTH SOUND

Edmonds Arts Festival. Art, food and entertainment. The Kids Create area features hands-on art and face painting. No pets. 10 am to 8 pm through Sat., 10 am to 5 pm Sun. FREE. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. www.edmondsartsfestival.com SOUTH SOUND

Meeker Days. Pierce County’s largest street festival features entertainment, food, arts and crafts, vendors, KidZone, trout pond, car and antique tractor show, and more. Noon to 9 pm today, 10 am to 9 pm Sat., 10 am to 5 pm Sun. FREE. Downtown Puyallup. www.puyallupmainstreet.com

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Festival Sundiata. Event celebrates the richness and diversity of African and African-American culture, history and art. Performances, art exhibit, marketplace, food and more. Today and Sun. (performance times TBD). www.festivalsundiata.org First Concerts: Meet the Violin. Meet a Seattle Symphony musician, hear a short music performance, and try out

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Spring Concert. Seattle Girls’ Choir presents their season finale concert featuring all six choir levels with girls ages 5 to 18. Noon to 2 pm. $$. Town Hall Seattle, Downtown Seattle. www.seattlegirlschoir.org EASTSIDE

Fathers Ride Free. Northwest Railway Museum’s scenic 70-minute round trip departs from Snoqualmie or North Bend. See schedule online. $$, fathers free through Sun. with paying child of any age. www.trainmuseum.org Washington Brewers Festival. More than 500 beers from 100 Washington breweries are represented, plus enjoy food, entertainment, kids’ area with inflatables ($), face painting, root beer garden, crafts, and wine and cider tasting. No pets. Noon to 8 pm today, 11 am to 5:30 pm Sun. $$$ ages 21 and over (includes eight tasting tokens), $ designated driver, free younger than age 21 with parent. Marymoor Park, Redmond. www.washingtonbeer.com SOUTH SOUND

Family STEAM Day. Check out some cool race cars and learn about designing and building fuel-efficient cars for the future. Then go on a race-car scavenger hunt through the museum. Noon to 4 pm. Included with admission, $$. America’s Car Museum, Tacoma. www.americascarmuseum.org

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Party in the Park. Kick off the start of summer with tasty food trucks, local beverages, live music, a root-beer-float garden and more. 11 am to 4 pm. FREE. Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor. www.penmetparks.org Plough to Plate. Re-enactors will compete in a cooking contest using traditional methods from the 19th century. Visitors will enjoy games, activities, and timeless tips on gardening, seed saving, food preservation and raising chickens. 11 am to 5 pm. Included with admission. $, free ages 3 and younger. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma. www.fortnisqually.org Olympic Air Show. Flying and static displays, WWII encampment, food, vendors, kids’ activities and more. 9 am to 5 pm through Sun. $$ to $$$, free ages 6 and younger. Olympia Regional Airport, Olympia. www.olympicairshow.com Summer Splashtacular. Water safety event for kids ages 3 to 12 with games and prizes. 11 am to 1 pm. FREE. Federal Way Community Center Pool, Federal Way. www.itallhappenshere.org

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Father’s Day Car Show. Stroll through rows of classic cars, plus enjoy the Strawberry Days festival (Sat. & Sun.), food trucks, live music and more. 10 am to 4 pm. FREE. Downtown Burien. www.discoverburien.org SS Virginia V Cruise. Hop aboard Seattle’s historic steamship, the SS Virginia V, to explore the inner workings of steam engines and learn the history of mail delivery on Lake Union by planes, trains and steamships. Snacks available for purchase. 2 to 4:30 pm. $$ to $$$. Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Seattle (South Lake Union). www.mohai.org Zoo Tunes. Summer outdoor concert series with children’s area. Today’s headliner is the Indigo Girls at 6 pm. Lucinda Williams on June 23, Greensky Bluegrass on June 30. Series continues with various dates through August. $$$, one free child admission per adult ticket. Woodland Park Zoo, Phinney. www.zoo.org/zootunes

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Free Admission for Fathers. Dads and grandpas enjoy free admission today. 11 am to 5 pm. $ to $$. Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia. www.hocm.org

Springfree Trampoline NW Kids Fair. Enjoy live entertainment, trampolines, slides, face painting, costumed characters, inflatables, a petting zoo, food vendors and more. 10 am to 6 pm. $ to $$, free ages 2 and younger. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. www.nwkidsfair.com

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Make Music Seattle. All are encouraged to come make music together in public places. See website for location details. 9 am to 10 pm. FREE. Various locations in Seattle. www. makemusicday.org/seattle

Taste of Tacoma. Food, vendors, cooking demonstrations, entertainment stages, rides and more. Free shuttle from Tacoma Community College. 11 am to 9 pm through Sat., 11 am to 8 pm Sun. FREE. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. www.tasteoftacoma.com

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CFAD Playlab. On the final two Saturdays of the month, youth and families can drop in to explore different architecture and design activities that tie into a current exhibit. 1 to 4 pm. FREE. Center for Architecture & Design, Downtown Seattle. www.cfadseattle.org Fremont Fair. Music, arts and crafts, street performers, kids’ art activities, art cars (wildly decorated cars), food and more. The unconventional Fremont Solstice Parade (some participants are clad only in full or partial body paint) is 1 pm today. Sunday includes a dog parade (2:30 pm, $20 to participate). 10 am to 8 pm today and 11 am to 6 pm Sun. FREE, donations encouraged. Parking is limited. Fremont Avenue North and North 35th Street, Seattle (Fremont). www.fremontfair.com Morgan Junction Community Festival. Enjoy live music, kids crafts, vendor booths, The Bark of Morgan Pooch Parade, and food carts. 10 am to 4 pm. FREE. Morgan Junction Park, West Seattle. www.morganjunction.org

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Party in the Park. 1K and 5K races ($$$), breakfast ($), animal entertainment, and kids’ games and activities. 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. FREE, donations accepted. Take the shuttle from Central Park Tennis Club. Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland. www.bridletrails.org

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FairyFest Weekend. Look for fairy houses throughout the gardens, plus shop at the fairy store, enjoy storytellers, and get your face painted. See schedule online. 10 am to 4 pm today through Sun. $, free ages 12 and younger. Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood. www.lakewoldgardens.org

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Midsomer Festival. Games, puppet and magic shows, archery, crafts, and demonstrations of medieval village life. Noon to 5 pm through Sun. $ to $$, free ages 5 and younger. Camlann Medieval Village, Carnation. www.camlann.org

Fenders on Front Street. Car show, vendors, music and family activities. 8 am to 3 pm. FREE. Front Street, Issaquah. www.fendersonfrontstreet.com

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Wetland Waddlers – Slough SENSE-ations. Explore Mercer Slough with your preschooler. Enjoy art, play and story time. Today, use all five senses to explore nature. 9:30 to 11:30 am. $$$. Pre-register. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Bellevue. www.pacificsciencecenter.org

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Urban Craft Uprising. Seattle’s largest indie craft show includes vendors of unique handmade toys, art, jewelry, stationery, food and more. 11 am to 5 pm through Sun. FREE. Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (Lower Queen Anne). www.urbancraftuprising.com

Women in Wartime. Honor courageous women throughout history at the museum’s first Women in Wartime flying event. Watch an aerial demonstration and see tanks and artillery vehicles on the ground. Face painting, crafts, flight simulators, and more. 10 am to 3 pm. $$ to $$$, free ages 5 and younger. Flying Heritage Combat & Armor Museum, Everett. www.flyingheritage.com SOUTH SOUND

Fire Rescue Spectacular. Meet local firefighters, climb on rescue vehicles, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, see a vintage fire truck, and take the Junior Firefighter Challenge. 11 am to 5 pm. Included with admission. $$, free ages 23 months and younger. Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia. www.hocm.org Slug Fest. Get to know the lowly yet iconic banana slug through games, crafts and presentations. Included with admission. 9:30 am to 5 pm through Sun. $$ to $$$, free ages 2 and younger. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville. www.nwtrek.org. Tacoma Highland Games. Food, crafts and Scottish goods vendors, kids’ activities, Celtic entertainment, traditional Highland athletes, bagpipes and dancers. 8 am to 5 pm. $ to $$, free ages 5 and younger. Frontier Park, Graham. www.tacomagames.org

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Auburn KidsDay. Entertainment, inflatables, arts and crafts, face painting, activity and information booths, miniature golf, food and more. 11 am to 4 pm. FREE. Les Gove Park, Auburn. www.auburnwa.gov

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Tuck Everlasting. Ludus Performing Arts presents this play based on the bestselling book about 11-year-old Winnie Foster, who yearns for a life of adventure and gets more than she could have imagined when she meets the Tuck family. 7:30 pm tonight; various times through July 20. $$. PUD Auditorium, Everett. www.ludusperformingarts.org

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Arts in Nature Festival. More than 40 local artists showcase their work and hold live performances. Food trucks, beer garden and family activities. See schedule online. Today and Sun. FREE. Camp Long, West Seattle. www.dnda.org

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PrideFest: Family Pride. LGBTQ families and straight allies will enjoy Drag Queen Story Time, a doggy drag show, live performances, crafts and more. Noon to 4 pm. FREE. Cal Anderson Park, Seattle. www.seattlepridefest.org

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PrideFest: Queer Youth Pride. At this youth-led event, LGBTQ youth ages 13-20 enjoy live music, dancing, spoken word and other artistic performances, plus resource and info booths. 4 to 7 pm. Cal Anderson Park, Seattle. www.seattlepridefest.org BIG KID PICK

Shoreline Arts Festival. Adult and junior juried art, hands-on art, marketplace, performances, food, cultural displays and more. 10 am to 6 pm today, 10 am to 5 pm Sun. FREE. Shoreline Community College, Shoreline. www.shorelineartsfestival.org EASTSIDE

Japan Fair. Learn about traditional and modern Japanese arts and culture, plus enjoy a marketplace, kids’ activities, workshops, music, food ($) and more. 10 am to 6 pm today, 10 am to 5 pm Sun. FREE. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. www.japanfairus.org

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Imagination Movers. Get ready for some high-flying toilet paper, ginormous balloons, vortex cannons, streamers and music at this interactive family concert by Emmy Award-winning Imagination Movers. Doors open at 12:15. 1 pm. $$$. Columbia City Theater. www.imaginationmovers.com Seattle PrideFest and Pride Parade. Join the LGBTQ community in celebrating love, equality and human rights. Parade through downtown Seattle (11 am) finishes at Seattle Center with a festival, performances and more. Noon to 8 pm. FREE. Seattle Center, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.seattlepridefest.org Skandia Midsommarfest. Nordic and Baltic summer celebration featuring traditional music, dancing, food, crafts and other activities. Parade and raising of the garlanded Midsommar pole at 2:30 pm. 11 am to 6 pm. FREE. St. Edward State Park, Kenmore. www.skandia-folkdance.org

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