Fall Storytime for Toddlers
South Sound
Ages 1 ½ to 3. 10 a.m. Fridays Oct. 2 through Nov. 20.
Age recommendation: Toddler. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 253-841-5454.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Puyallup Public Library
324 S. Meridian
Puyallup WA 98371.
For more info visit www.puyalluplibrary.org. Singing with Signs
Seattle Area
Singing and storytelling for ages 6 months-5 years and parents. 10:30am Fridays. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free age 1 and younger.
Age recommendation: Infant, Toddler, Preschool. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-441-1768.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:30 AM.
The Children’s Museum Seattle
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Fall Storytime for Little Ones
South Sound
Newborn to age 2. 11 a.m. Fridays Oct. 2 through Nov. 20.
Age recommendation: Infant, Toddler. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 253-841-5454.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM.
Puyallup Public Library
324 S. Meridian
Puyallup WA 98371.
For more info visit www.puyalluplibrary.org. Playwise
South Sound
Join an early learning specialist at Hands-On Children’s Museum for family-based preschool activities, storytime and art projects. Ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. 11 a.m. to noon Fridays Nov. 6 through 27. Included with admission, $7.95 ages 2-adult, $6.95 seniors and grandparents, $4.95 ages 1 to 2, free ages 11 months and younger, 50% off for active duty military families and foster families.
Age recommendation: Toddler, Preschool. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 360-956-0818 ext. 0.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Hands-On Children’s Museum
106 11th Ave. S.W.
Olympia WA 98501.
For more info visit www.hocm.org. Folklore & Fables
Seattle Area
Storytellers take ages 5-10 on an imaginative adventure. 3-4pm Fridays. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free age 1 and younger.
Age recommendation: Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-441-1768.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Children’s Museum Seattle
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Free KidsQuest Children’s Museum
Eastside
KidsQuest Children’s Museum is FREE 5-8pm Fridays.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 425-637-8100.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Factoria Mall
4091 Factoria Blvd. SE
Bellevue WA 98006.
For more info visit www.kidsquestmuseum.org. Free Friday Night Live!
North Sound
Imagine Children’s Museum is FREE 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 425-258-1006 ext. 1012.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Imagine Children’s Museum
1502 Wall St.
Everett WA.
For more info visit www.imaginecm.org. Parents’ Night Out
Seattle Area
Movie, roller skating and pizza. Ages 4 to 10. $15, pre-register by Nov. 18.
Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: Yes. Phone: 206-684-7430.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Alki Community Center
5817 S.W. Stevens St.
Seattle WA 98116.
For more info visit www.seattle.gov. Friday Night Out
North Sound
Supervised activities in toy room, stories and snack. Ages 1 to 8. 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, drop-in. $20, $16 sibling.
Age recommendation: Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 425-771-0230.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Frances Anderson Center
700 Main St.
Edmonds WA 98020.
For more info visit www.ci.edmonds.wa.us. Parents’ Night Out
North Sound
Pizza, swim, games and a movie in a safe environment. Grades K to 6. $18, pre-register by Nov. 18.
Age recommendation: Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: Yes. Phone: 425-776-9173.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Recreation Pavilion
5303 228th St. S.W.
Mountlake Terrace WA 98043.
For more info visit www.cityofmlt.com. Lebensraum
Seattle Area
What if a German Chancellor, as an act of redemption, invited six million Jews to relocate in Germany? This daring comic drama is performed by high school-aged actors. 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. FREE, donations encouraged.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: High School. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-524-1300.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse
7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N.
Seattle WA 98103.
For more info visit www.seattlepublictheater.org. And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank
Eastside
Multimedia play combines videotaped interviews with Holocaust survivors and live actors recreating scenes from their lives during World War II. Performed by students from Lake Washington High School. 2 p.m. Nov. 18 (student matinee, $5), 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 21. $8.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-828-3371.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Lake Washington High School
12033 N.E. 80th St.
Kirkland WA 98033.
Disney’s 101 Dalmations
Eastside
Stage adaptation of the classic musical is performed by students ages 6 to 17. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 31 through Nov. 22. $15, $13 seniors and ages 17 and younger, $2 more opening night.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-232-4145 ext. 109.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Youth Theatre Northwest
8805 S.E. 40th
Mercer Island WA 98040.
For more info visit www.youththeatre.org. Little Women
South Sound
Broadway musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s classic, performed by Kentridge High School Drama Dept. 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 11 through 21. $8 to $10.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 253-373-4332.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Kentridge High School
12430 S.E. 208th St
Kent WA 98031.
For more info visit www.kent.k12.wa.us. The Taming of the Shrew
Farther Afield
Shakespeare’s classic set in the 1950s at a high school in Padua, Italy. Performed by students (grades 6 through 12) of West Sound Academy. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21. $10 to $12.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-842-8569.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bainbridge Performing Arts
200 Madison Ave. N.
Bainbridge Island WA 98110.
For more info visit www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org. Emma
Seattle Area
Based on the classic comedy of 19th century manners by Jane Austen. Grades 4 and older. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 20 through Nov. 22. $15-$40.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-216-0833.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Book-It Theater
Seattle Center House
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.book-it.org. Tribute to the Spirit
Seattle Area
Concert commemorates end of 100th Anniversary year of Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, features performers from seven different First Nations. Ages 5 and older. $20, $5 students and youth.
Performance Type: Other Performances. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-616-6473.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Meany Hall, UW Campus
15th Avenue N.E. and N.E. 40th Street
Seattle WA 98195.
For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Oliver!
South Sound
Tony-award winning musical classic, based on the Dickens novel, is appropriate for the entire family. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 20 through Dec. 6. $18, $14 teens, military and seniors, $10 ages 7 to 12, $8 ages 6 and younger.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 253-858-2282.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Encore! Theater
6615 38th Ave. N.W.
Gig Harbor WA 98335.
For more info visit www.encoretheater.org. Honk!
Seattle Area
Witty, humorous musical based on Hans Christian Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling. Ages 4 and older. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 13 through 29, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $25 to $35.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-363-2809.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Seattle Musical Theatre
Bldg. 47, Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way N.E.
Seattle WA 98115.
For more info visit seattlemusicaltheatre.org. Seattle Opera Young Artists
Seattle Area
Family-friendly production of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte. $20.
Performance Type: Music. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-389-7676 or 800-426-1619.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Benaroya Hall
200 University St.
Seattle WA 98101.
For more info visit www.seattleopera.org. Meet Me in St. Louis
Eastside
Heartwarming classic American musical tells a story of happiness and family love, enjoyable for all ages. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) Family Room available. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, 7:30pm selected Tuesdays, 7pm selected Sundays Nov. 11 through Jan. 3. $23 to $59.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-392-2202.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Village Theatre
303 Front St. N
Issaquah WA 98027.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Chasing Nicolette
North Sound
Comic yet touching new musical charts the love between a Christian count and a Muslim princess in a time of war, hatred and prejudice — except that the year happens to be 1224. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22. $17 to $52.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-257-8600.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Village Theatre
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Ave.
Everett WA 98201.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Holiday Bazaar
South Sound
St. Philomena Holiday Bazaar.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-878-8709.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
St. Philomena Parish
1790 S. 222nd
Des Moines WA 98198.
For more info visit stphilomenaparish.com. Holiday Bazaar
South Sound
Features all hand-made items, silent auction, raffle, concessions (breakfast and lunch).
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-870-6091. Email: Sydney053@hotmail.com.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Grace Children Center
22975 24th Avenue S.
Des Moines WA 98198.
Proctor Farmers Market
South Sound
Includes live musicians, gardening and cooking demonstrations and a family friendly kids’ booth. 9am-2pm Saturdays through Nov. 21.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 253-961-3666. Email: proctorfm@yahoo.com.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Proctor Farmers Market
N 27th St. and Proctor
Tacoma WA 98407.
Tree Planting
South Sound
Help pull invasive knotweed and plant trees along the Cedar River. Ages 12-adult (children with adult).
Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: Yes. Email: sarah@cedarriver.org.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Maple Valley location.
For more info visit www.cedarriver.org. Family Day at EMP/SFM
Seattle Area
Opening day of Gelatine Lux, an otherworldly exhibit by Italian glass artist Maria Grazia Rosin. As part of opening day events, watch glass artist Sabina Boehm conduct a glass-working demonstration (1 to 3 p.m.) Included with admission. $15, $12 ages 5 to 17, seniors and military, free ages 4 and younger.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 877-367-7361.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Experience Music Project
325 Fifth Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.empsfm.org. Free Wing Luke Asian Museum
Seattle Area
Wing Luke Asian Museum is FREE 10am-8pm first Thursdays and third Saturdays.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-623-5124.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Wing Luke Asian Museum
719 S King St.
Seattle WA 98104.
For more info visit www.wingluke.org. Turkey Toss
Seattle Area
Animals get a turkey treat or other Thanksgiving-themed snacks today at Woodland Park Zoo. Included with admission. $11, $8 ages 3 to 12, free ages 2 and younger.
Non-perishable food donations will be accepted to benefit the Phinney Neighborhood Association soup kitchen program.
Type of Animal Event: Zoo Events. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-548-2500.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98103.
For more info visit www.zoo.org. Yulefest
Seattle Area
The Nordic Heritage Museum is transformed into a holiday marketplace with craft booths, Nordic food, music, Santa and kids’ craft activities. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22. Suggested donation $3, $1 ages 3 to 11, free ages 2 and younger.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-789-5707.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 N.W. 67th St.
Seattle WA 98117.
For more info visit www.nordicmuseum.org. Viva la Músical!
Eastside
Tiny Tots, Seattle Symphony’s series for birth to age 5. Musical games, stories and songs. 10 and 11 a.m. $12.
Performance Type: Music. Age recommendation: Infant, Toddler, Preschool. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-215-4747 or 800-833-4747.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Meydenbauer Center
11100 N.E. Sixth St.
Bellevue WA 98004.
For more info visit www.seattlesymphony.org. Holiday Open House
North Sound
Visit Country Village for holiday light displays, entertainment, roasted chestnuts (4 p.m.), demonstrations, activities and refreshments.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 425-483-2250.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Country Village
23730 Bothell-Everett Hwy.
Bothell WA 98021.
For more info visit www.countryvillagebothell.com. Turkey Chase Fun Run
North Sound
20th annual non-competitive event. Grades K through 5. $10 includes T-shirt, pre-register by Nov. 6, donations accepted for food bank.
Age recommendation: Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: Yes. Phone: 360-363-8400.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Jennings Memorial Park Ballfield
6915 Armar Road
Marysville WA 98270.
For more info visit www.marysvillewa.gov. Holiday Bazaar
South Sound
The Fox Island Community and Recreation Association hosts a holiday gift bazaar featuring unique crafted items and more.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Email: ficra@foxisland.net.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Nichols Community Center
690 Ninth Ave.
Fox Island WA 98333.
For more info visit www.foxisland.net. Walrus and Otter Play Day
South Sound
Learn about the animals and what they do for fun during day of enrichment at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Hands-on activities for all ages. Included with admission. $13, $12 seniors, $11 ages 5 to 12, $7 ages 3 to 4, discount for Pierce County residents.
Type of Animal Event: Zoo Events. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 253-591-5337.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N. Pearl St.
Tacoma WA 98407.
For more info visit www.pdza.org. Fabulous Family Fun
Seattle Area
Watch short, funny vignettes from The Zambini Brothers Puppet Showcase, then get a behind-the-scenes look. $3, $5 at the door.
Performance Type: Puppet. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-684-7422.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:30 AM.
High Point Community Center
6920 34th Ave. S.W.
Seattle WA 98126.
For more info visit www.seattle.gov. Queen Anne Artists Trunk Show
Seattle Area
More than 30 local artists selling their goods, music, food, plus activities for kids including face painting and hands-on art activities. Sponsored by Sweet Pea Cottage Preschool of the Arts.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-217-9767.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Queen Anne Community Center
1901 First Ave. W.
Seattle WA 98119.
For more info visit www.sweetpeacottage.org. Salmon Watching
Seattle Area
Salmon Stewards are on hand to point out spawning salmon in Piper’s Creek. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 13.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-684-0877.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Carkeek Park
950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road
Seattle WA 98177.
For more info visit www.cityofseattle.net. Young Inventors Club
Seattle Area
Build a bridge, design a catapult or make a musical instrument (activities vary). 11am Saturdays. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free age 1 and younger.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-441-1768.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM.
The Children’s Museum Seattle
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Snow White
Eastside
Snow White can’t seem to please the Queen in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3 to 10 and families. 11 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $9.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-893-9900.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM.
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland WA 98033.
For more info visit www.kpcenter.org. Viva la Músical!
Eastside
Tiny Tots, Seattle Symphony’s series for birth to age 5. Musical games, stories and songs. 10 and 11 a.m. $12.
Performance Type: Music. Age recommendation: Infant, Toddler, Preschool. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-215-4747 or 800-833-4747.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM.
Meydenbauer Center
11100 N.E. Sixth St.
Bellevue WA 98004.
For more info visit www.seattlesymphony.org. Reading With Rover
North Sound
Read to a therapy dog at Snohomish Library.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 360-568-2898.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Snohomish Library
311 Maple Ave.
Snohomish WA 98290.
For more info visit www.readingwithrover.org. Reading With Rover
North Sound
Read to a therapy dog at Edmonds Library. 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 and 21.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 425-771-1933.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Edmonds Library
650 Main St.
Edmonds WA 98020.
For more info visit www.readingwithrover.org. Trailblazers in Aviation – Amelia Earhart
Seattle Area
Family Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about Amelia and the aviator gear she wore. Then make a pair of aviator goggles and an aviator scarf. 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 21 through 29. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free younger than age 5.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-764-5720.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:15 AM.
Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S.
Seattle WA 98108.
For more info visit www.museumofflight.org. All About Eyes
South Sound
Local optometrists volunteer their time to do free children’s vision screenings. Visit the museum's latest exhibit to learn everything about eyes. Noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14 and 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6. Included with admission. $7.95, $6.95 seniors, $4.95 ages 12 to 23 months.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 360-956-0818.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Hands On Children’s Museum
106 11th Ave. S.W.
Olympia WA 98501.
For more info visit www.hocm.org. FREE Eye Screenings
South Sound
Optometrists give free eye screenings at Hands-On Children’s Museum. Noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 7 through 21.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Phone: 360-956-0818 ext. 0.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Hands-On Children’s Museum
106 11th Ave. S.W.
Olympia WA 98501.
For more info visit www.hocm.org. Magic in the Museum
South Sound
Magical show from Jeff Evans at Hands-On Children’s Museum. Noon and 2 p.m. Included with admission. $7.95 ages 2-adult, $6.95 seniors and grandparents, $4.95 ages 1 to 2, free ages 11 months and younger, 50% off for active duty military families and foster families.
Performance Type: Other Performances. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 360-956-0818 ext. 0.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM.
Hands-On Children’s Museum
106 11th Ave. S.W.
Olympia WA.
For more info visit www.hocm.org. Baba Yaga and the Bag of Gold
Seattle Area
Thistle Theatre’s version of the classic Russian tale is told using Bunraku puppets. $5 ages 1 and older.
Performance Type: Puppet. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-684-7430.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM.
Alki Bathhouse
2701 Alki Ave. S.W.
Seattle WA 98116.
For more info visit www.seattle.gov. Family Day at the Wing
Seattle Area
Artist-led, family-friendly activities are offered at Wing Luke Asian Museum. 1-3pm third Saturdays.
Today, learn how to create origami-like crafts from artist Mizu Sugimura.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-623-5124.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Wing Luke Asian Museum
719 S King St.
Seattle WA 98104.
For more info visit www.wingluke.org. Raven and the Box of Daylight
Seattle Area
One of the oldest stories told up and down the West Coast tells how the trickster Raven brings sunlight to the world. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children.
Performance Type: Puppet. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 800-838-3006.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM.
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 15th Ave. N.E.
Seattle WA 98115.
For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Get Crafty Saturdays!
Eastside
Explore the Bellevue Arts Museum exhibit “John Buck: Iconography,” then learn how to make your own block prints. $2 materials fee, or free with admission. $9, $7 seniors and students, free ages 5 and younger.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 425-519-0770.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bellevue Arts Museum
510 Bellevue Way N.E.
Bellevue WA 98004.
For more info visit www.bellevuearts.org. Snow White
Eastside
Snow White can’t seem to please the Queen in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3 to 10 and families. 11 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $9.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-893-9900.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM.
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland WA 98033.
For more info visit www.kpcenter.org. Ghosts of the Great Hall
South Sound
Actors bring historical characters to life as they tell stories of natural disasters in the Pacific Northwest. Included with admission. $8, $7 seniors, $6 ages 6 to 17 and military, free ages 5 and younger, $25 family.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 888-238-4373.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma WA 98402.
For more info visit www.wshs.org. Trailblazers in Aviation – Amelia Earhart
Seattle Area
Family Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about Amelia and the aviator gear she wore. Then make a pair of aviator goggles and an aviator scarf. 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 21 through 29. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free younger than age 5.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-764-5720.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:15 PM.
Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S.
Seattle WA 98108.
For more info visit www.museumofflight.org. Little Women
South Sound
Broadway musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s classic, performed by Kentridge High School Drama Dept. 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 11 through 21. $8 to $10.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 253-373-4332.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:30 PM.
Kentridge High School
12430 S.E. 208th St
Kent WA 98031.
For more info visit www.kent.k12.wa.us. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Seattle Area
Laura Numeroff’s classic children’s story is brought to life. Ages 3 and older. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 17 through Nov. 29 (ASL performance 2 p.m. Nov. 7). $15 to $40.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-441-3322.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.sct.org. Peter Pan
Seattle Area
Classic family musical based on the play by James M. Barrie. Ages 6 and older. Various dates and times Nov. 13 through Jan. 10 (ASL performance 2 p.m. Dec. 12). $18 to $42.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-441-3322.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.sct.org. And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank
Eastside
Multimedia play combines videotaped interviews with Holocaust survivors and live actors recreating scenes from their lives during World War II. Performed by students from Lake Washington High School. 2 p.m. Nov. 18 (student matinee, $5), 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 21. $8.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-828-3371.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Lake Washington High School
12033 N.E. 80th St.
Kirkland WA 98033.
Disney’s 101 Dalmations
Eastside
Stage adaptation of the classic musical is performed by students ages 6 to 17. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 31 through Nov. 22. $15, $13 seniors and ages 17 and younger, $2 more opening night.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-232-4145 ext. 109.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Youth Theatre Northwest
8805 S.E. 40th
Mercer Island WA 98040.
For more info visit www.youththeatre.org. Meet Me in St. Louis
Eastside
Heartwarming classic American musical tells a story of happiness and family love, enjoyable for all ages. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) Family Room available. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, 7:30pm selected Tuesdays, 7pm selected Sundays Nov. 11 through Jan. 3. $23 to $59.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-392-2202.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Village Theatre
303 Front St. N
Issaquah WA 98027.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Nature Walk
Eastside
Explore Mercer Slough Nature Park with a park ranger.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 425-452-2565.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Visitor Center
1625 118th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue WA 98005.
For more info visit www.myparksandrecreation.com. Chasing Nicolette
North Sound
Comic yet touching new musical charts the love between a Christian count and a Muslim princess in a time of war, hatred and prejudice — except that the year happens to be 1224. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22. $17 to $52.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-257-8600.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Village Theatre
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Ave.
Everett WA 98201.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny
North Sound
Whimsical puppetry and original music bring Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved books to life. Production by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Grades pre-K to 5. $12 to $14.
Performance Type: Puppet. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-257-8600.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Pied Piper Presents
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Ave.
Everett WA 98201.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Magic in the Museum
South Sound
Magical show from Jeff Evans at Hands-On Children’s Museum. Noon and 2 p.m. Included with admission. $7.95 ages 2-adult, $6.95 seniors and grandparents, $4.95 ages 1 to 2, free ages 11 months and younger, 50% off for active duty military families and foster families.
Performance Type: Other Performances. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 360-956-0818 ext. 0.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Hands-On Children’s Museum
106 11th Ave. S.W.
Olympia WA.
For more info visit www.hocm.org. Raven and the Box of Daylight
Seattle Area
One of the oldest stories told up and down the West Coast tells how the trickster Raven brings sunlight to the world. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children.
Performance Type: Puppet. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 800-838-3006.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 3:00 PM.
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 15th Ave. N.E.
Seattle WA 98115.
For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Snow White
Eastside
Snow White can’t seem to please the Queen in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3 to 10 and families. 11 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $9.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-893-9900.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 3:00 PM.
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland WA 98033.
For more info visit www.kpcenter.org. Star Party
Seattle Area
Dress in warm clothes to view celestial objects through instruments provided by Seattle Astronomical Society. Dusk at two locations, event canceled if rain or cloud cover.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-523-2787.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 4:00 PM.
North shore of Green Lake
west of Bathhouse Theatre
North shore of Green Lake
west of Bathhouse Theatre
7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N.
Seattle WA 98103.
For more info visit www.seattleastro.org. Star Party
Seattle Area
Dress in warm clothes to view celestial objects through instruments provided by Seattle Astronomical Society. Dusk at two locations, event canceled if rain or cloud cover.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-523-2787.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 4:00 PM.
Paramount Park
15300 Eighth Ave. NE
Shoreline WA 98155.
For more info visit www.seattleastro.org. Kids’ Night Out
South Sound
Swimming, gym games and more. 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21. $35, $10 additional child.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 253-833-2770.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Auburn Valley YMCA
1620 Perimeter Rd. S.W.
Auburn WA 98001.
For more info visit www.seattleymca.org. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Seattle Area
Laura Numeroff’s classic children’s story is brought to life. Ages 3 and older. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 17 through Nov. 29 (ASL performance 2 p.m. Nov. 7). $15 to $40.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-441-3322.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.sct.org. Peter Pan
Seattle Area
Classic family musical based on the play by James M. Barrie. Ages 6 and older. Various dates and times Nov. 13 through Jan. 10 (ASL performance 2 p.m. Dec. 12). $18 to $42.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-441-3322.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.sct.org. A Bastyrian Winter Madrigal Feast
Seattle Area
Share music, food and goodwill to celebrate the winter holiday season with Bastyr’s Choir. Dinner and concert set in the Medieval-Renaissance period is a fundraiser for the Bastyr University Arts Fund. Doors open 6 p.m. $27, $22 students with current identification, $11 ages 10 and younger, pre-register by Nov. 17. www.bastyr.edu, click on “Events".
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: Yes. Phone: 425-602-3272.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 6:30 PM.
Bastyr University Chapel
14500 Juanita Dr. N.E.
Kenmore WA 98028.
For more info visit www.bastyr.edu. Evening Owl Prowl
Seattle Area
Listen for owls with Camp Long naturalists, practice your own owl hoot, hear owl stories and more. Ages 1 and older. $8, pre-register by Nov. 20.
Age recommendation: Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: Yes. Phone: 206-684-7434. Email: camplong@seattle.gov.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Camp Long
5200 35th Ave. S.W.
Seattle WA 98126.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Seattle Area
Laura Numeroff’s classic children’s story is brought to life. Ages 3 and older. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 17 through Nov. 29 (ASL performance 2 p.m. Nov. 7). $15 to $40.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-441-3322.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.sct.org. Lebensraum
Seattle Area
What if a German Chancellor, as an act of redemption, invited six million Jews to relocate in Germany? This daring comic drama is performed by high school-aged actors. 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. FREE, donations encouraged.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: High School. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-524-1300.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse
7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N.
Seattle WA 98103.
For more info visit www.seattlepublictheater.org. Seven Dancing Sultanas
Seattle Area
Fairytale performance includes belly dancers, actors and martial artists. Benefits Cause It’s Art. $15, $12 students, seniors and children.
Performance Type: Other Performances. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 800-838-3006.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00 PM.
IKEA Performing Arts Center
400 S. Second St.
Renton WA 98057.
For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com. And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank
Eastside
Multimedia play combines videotaped interviews with Holocaust survivors and live actors recreating scenes from their lives during World War II. Performed by students from Lake Washington High School. 2 p.m. Nov. 18 (student matinee, $5), 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 21. $8.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-828-3371.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Lake Washington High School
12033 N.E. 80th St.
Kirkland WA 98033.
Little Women
South Sound
Broadway musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s classic, performed by Kentridge High School Drama Dept. 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 11 through 21. $8 to $10.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 253-373-4332.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Kentridge High School
12430 S.E. 208th St
Kent WA 98031.
For more info visit www.kent.k12.wa.us. The Taming of the Shrew
Farther Afield
Shakespeare’s classic set in the 1950s at a high school in Padua, Italy. Performed by students (grades 6 through 12) of West Sound Academy. All ages. 7 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21. $10 to $12.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-842-8569.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bainbridge Performing Arts
200 Madison Ave. N.
Bainbridge Island WA 98110.
For more info visit www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org. Emma
Seattle Area
Based on the classic comedy of 19th century manners by Jane Austen. Grades 4 and older. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 20 through Nov. 22. $15-$40.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-216-0833.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Book-It Theater
Seattle Center House
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.book-it.org. Oliver!
South Sound
Tony-award winning musical classic, based on the Dickens novel, is appropriate for the entire family. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 20 through Dec. 6. $18, $14 teens, military and seniors, $10 ages 7 to 12, $8 ages 6 and younger.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 253-858-2282.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Encore! Theater
6615 38th Ave. N.W.
Gig Harbor WA 98335.
For more info visit www.encoretheater.org. Honk!
Seattle Area
Witty, humorous musical based on Hans Christian Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling. Ages 4 and older. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 13 through 29, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $25 to $35.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-363-2809.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Seattle Musical Theatre
Bldg. 47, Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way N.E.
Seattle WA 98115.
For more info visit seattlemusicaltheatre.org. Meet Me in St. Louis
Eastside
Heartwarming classic American musical tells a story of happiness and family love, enjoyable for all ages. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) Family Room available. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, 7:30pm selected Tuesdays, 7pm selected Sundays Nov. 11 through Jan. 3. $23 to $59.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-392-2202.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Village Theatre
303 Front St. N
Issaquah WA 98027.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Chasing Nicolette
North Sound
Comic yet touching new musical charts the love between a Christian count and a Muslim princess in a time of war, hatred and prejudice — except that the year happens to be 1224. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22. $17 to $52.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-257-8600.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Village Theatre
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Ave.
Everett WA 98201.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Yulefest
Seattle Area
The Nordic Heritage Museum is transformed into a holiday marketplace with craft booths, Nordic food, music, Santa and kids’ craft activities. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22. Suggested donation $3, $1 ages 3 to 11, free ages 2 and younger.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-789-5707.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 N.W. 67th St.
Seattle WA 98117.
For more info visit www.nordicmuseum.org. Salmon Watching
Seattle Area
Salmon Stewards are on hand to point out spawning salmon in Piper’s Creek. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 13.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-684-0877.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Carkeek Park
950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road
Seattle WA 98177.
For more info visit www.cityofseattle.net. Snow White
Eastside
Snow White can’t seem to please the Queen in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3 to 10 and families. 11 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $9.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-893-9900.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 11:00 AM.
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland WA 98033.
For more info visit www.kpcenter.org. Trailblazers in Aviation – Amelia Earhart
Seattle Area
Family Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about Amelia and the aviator gear she wore. Then make a pair of aviator goggles and an aviator scarf. 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 21 through 29. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free younger than age 5.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-764-5720.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 11:15 AM.
Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S.
Seattle WA 98108.
For more info visit www.museumofflight.org. Cultural Sundays
Seattle Area
Experience other cultures through interactive experiences. 1pm Sundays. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free age 1 and younger.
Today, Eduardo Mendonca provides an entertaining and educational show at the Museum as he engages the audience in his Brazilian Music and Rhythm program!
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-441-1768.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1:00 PM.
The Children’s Museum Seattle
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Raven and the Box of Daylight
Seattle Area
One of the oldest stories told up and down the West Coast tells how the trickster Raven brings sunlight to the world. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children.
Performance Type: Puppet. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 800-838-3006.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1:00 PM.
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 15th Ave. N.E.
Seattle WA 98115.
For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Snow White
Eastside
Snow White can’t seem to please the Queen in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3 to 10 and families. 11 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $9.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-893-9900.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1:00 PM.
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland WA 98033.
For more info visit www.kpcenter.org. Trailblazers in Aviation – Amelia Earhart
Seattle Area
Family Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about Amelia and the aviator gear she wore. Then make a pair of aviator goggles and an aviator scarf. 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 21 through 29. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free younger than age 5.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-764-5720.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1:15 PM.
Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S.
Seattle WA 98108.
For more info visit www.museumofflight.org. Emma
Seattle Area
Based on the classic comedy of 19th century manners by Jane Austen. Grades 4 and older. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 20 through Nov. 22. $15-$40.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-216-0833.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Book-It Theater
Seattle Center House
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.book-it.org. Honk!
Seattle Area
Witty, humorous musical based on Hans Christian Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling. Ages 4 and older. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 13 through 29, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $25 to $35.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-363-2809.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Seattle Musical Theatre
Bldg. 47, Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way N.E.
Seattle WA 98115.
For more info visit seattlemusicaltheatre.org. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Seattle Area
Laura Numeroff’s classic children’s story is brought to life. Ages 3 and older. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 17 through Nov. 29 (ASL performance 2 p.m. Nov. 7). $15 to $40.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-441-3322.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.sct.org. Na’alehu Theatre: Hawaiian Slack Key Festival
Seattle Area
Slack-key guitar is a treasured musical tradition in Hawaii. Festival features Grammy-winning slack-key master Cyril Pahinui. $25 to $75.
Performance Type: Music. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-652-4255.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Town Hall
1119 Eighth Ave.
Seattle WA 98101.
For more info visit www.cyrilpahinui.com. Disney’s 101 Dalmations
Eastside
Stage adaptation of the classic musical is performed by students ages 6 to 17. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 31 through Nov. 22. $15, $13 seniors and ages 17 and younger, $2 more opening night.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-232-4145 ext. 109.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Youth Theatre Northwest
8805 S.E. 40th
Mercer Island WA 98040.
For more info visit www.youththeatre.org. Meet Me in St. Louis
Eastside
Heartwarming classic American musical tells a story of happiness and family love, enjoyable for all ages. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) Family Room available. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, 7:30pm selected Tuesdays, 7pm selected Sundays Nov. 11 through Jan. 3. $23 to $59.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-392-2202.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Village Theatre
303 Front St. N
Issaquah WA 98027.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Chasing Nicolette
North Sound
Comic yet touching new musical charts the love between a Christian count and a Muslim princess in a time of war, hatred and prejudice — except that the year happens to be 1224. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22. $17 to $52.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-257-8600.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Village Theatre
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Ave.
Everett WA 98201.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Oliver!
South Sound
Tony-award winning musical classic, based on the Dickens novel, is appropriate for the entire family. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 20 through Dec. 6. $18, $14 teens, military and seniors, $10 ages 7 to 12, $8 ages 6 and younger.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 253-858-2282.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM.
Encore! Theater
6615 38th Ave. N.W.
Gig Harbor WA 98335.
For more info visit www.encoretheater.org. Festival of Trees
Seattle Area
Preview night to view 20 decorated trees, visit Santa, refreshments, entertainment, music, the Grand Tree lighting and the season opening of the Teddy Bear Suite.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-621-1700.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University St.
Seattle WA 98101.
For more info visit www.seattlefestivaloftrees.com. Raven and the Box of Daylight
Seattle Area
One of the oldest stories told up and down the West Coast tells how the trickster Raven brings sunlight to the world. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children.
Performance Type: Puppet. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 800-838-3006.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 3:00 PM.
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 15th Ave. N.E.
Seattle WA 98115.
For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Snow White
Eastside
Snow White can’t seem to please the Queen in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3 to 10 and families. 11 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 14 through 22. $9.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-893-9900.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 3:00 PM.
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland WA 98033.
For more info visit www.kpcenter.org. The Great Russian Nutcracker
North Sound
The Everett Symphony's full orchestra with Moscow Ballet Dancers and Tchaikovsky's timeless score. 4 and 7:30 p.m. $25 to $89.
Performance Type: Dance. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 800-595-4849.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 4:00 PM.
Everett Civic Auditorium
2715 Colby Ave.
Everett WA 98201.
For more info visit www.everettsymphony.org. Variations concertantes
North Sound
Music from Octava Chamber Orchestra includes selections from Antonio Vivaldi, Leos Janácek and Sir Edward Elgar. $15, $10 students and seniors, $5 ages 12 and younger.
Performance Type: Music. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-743-2288.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 5:00 PM.
Maple Park Church
1720 60th Ave. W.
Lynnwood WA 98037.
For more info visit www.octavachamberorchestra.com. Fantasy Lights Walk
South Sound
Walk through 2.5 miles of animated displays at Spanaway Park before it becomes a drive-through only event Nov. 26. Bring flashlights. No dogs, scooters, bikes or skates, but strollers, wagons or wheelchairs welcome. $4, free ages 3 and younger, $12 per family, discount if pre-registered by Nov. 16.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 253-798-4176.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Sprinker Recreation Center
14824 S. “C” St. S.
Spanaway WA 98444.
For more info visit www.piercecountywa.org. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Seattle Area
Laura Numeroff’s classic children’s story is brought to life. Ages 3 and older. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 17 through Nov. 29 (ASL performance 2 p.m. Nov. 7). $15 to $40.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Preschool, Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-441-3322.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.sct.org. Peter Pan
Seattle Area
Classic family musical based on the play by James M. Barrie. Ages 6 and older. Various dates and times Nov. 13 through Jan. 10 (ASL performance 2 p.m. Dec. 12). $18 to $42.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Cost: Fee. Phone: 206-441-3322.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 5:30 PM.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.sct.org. Lebensraum
Seattle Area
What if a German Chancellor, as an act of redemption, invited six million Jews to relocate in Germany? This daring comic drama is performed by high school-aged actors. 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. FREE, donations encouraged.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: High School. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-524-1300.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse
7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N.
Seattle WA 98103.
For more info visit www.seattlepublictheater.org. Meet Me in St. Louis
Eastside
Heartwarming classic American musical tells a story of happiness and family love, enjoyable for all ages. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) Family Room available. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays, 7:30pm selected Tuesdays, 7pm selected Sundays Nov. 11 through Jan. 3. $23 to $59.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-392-2202.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Village Theatre
303 Front St. N
Issaquah WA 98027.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. Chasing Nicolette
North Sound
Comic yet touching new musical charts the love between a Christian count and a Muslim princess in a time of war, hatred and prejudice — except that the year happens to be 1224. (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit.”) 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 22. $17 to $52.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-257-8600.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Village Theatre
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Ave.
Everett WA 98201.
For more info visit www.villagetheatre.org. The Great Russian Nutcracker
North Sound
The Everett Symphony's full orchestra with Moscow Ballet Dancers and Tchaikovsky's timeless score. 4 and 7:30 p.m. $25 to $89.
Performance Type: Dance. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 800-595-4849.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Everett Civic Auditorium
2715 Colby Ave.
Everett WA 98201.
For more info visit www.everettsymphony.org. Mess-Fest
Seattle Area
Hands-on learning experience for ages birth-5. 10:30am Mondays. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free age 1 and younger.
Today, make paper mache pumpkins and a paper mache garden. 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Age recommendation: Infant, Toddler, Preschool. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-441-1768.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:30 AM.
The Children’s Museum Seattle
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Storytelling
Seattle Area
Join the storytelling circle noon-1pm Mondays. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free age 1 and younger.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-441-1768.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:00 PM.
The Children’s Museum Seattle
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Mess and Express
Seattle Area
Ages 5-10 get creative with paints, clay and other art materials. 3-4pm Mondays. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free age 1 and younger.
Age recommendation: Elementary School. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-441-1768.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Children’s Museum Seattle
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Lebensraum
Seattle Area
What if a German Chancellor, as an act of redemption, invited six million Jews to relocate in Germany? This daring comic drama is performed by high school-aged actors. 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Nov. 14. FREE, donations encouraged.
Performance Type: Theater. Age recommendation: High School. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-524-1300.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse
7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N.
Seattle WA 98103.
For more info visit www.seattlepublictheater.org. Imagination Theater
Eastside
Watch radio dramas come to life with live actors and sound effects artists, when Jim French’s Imagination Theatre records two productions for national broadcast. Quiet room available for families. $9.
Performance Type: Other Performances. Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: Fee. Phone: 425-893-9900.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland WA.
For more info visit www.kpcenter.org. Gingerbread Village
Seattle Area
Seattle architectural firms and Sheraton Seattle chefs team up to design, bake and build fantastic gingerbread creations reflecting the theme "A Reel Christmas." Nov. 24 through Jan. 3. Donations accepted for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Age recommendation: All ages. Cost: FREE. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-621-9000.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
Sheraton Seattle lobby
1400 Sixth Ave.
Seattle WA 98101.
For more info visit www.jdrfnorthwest.org. Find and Seek
Seattle Area
Introduces ages birth-5 to mini-environments and prompts them to think about man-make and natural environments. 10:30am Tuesdays. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free age 1 and younger.
Age recommendation: Infant, Toddler, Preschool. Cost: Fee. Pre-register: No. Phone: 206-441-1768.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM.
The Children’s Museum Seattle
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109.
For more info visit www.thechildrensmuseum.org. Scavenger Hunt
Seattle Area
Ages 5-10 go on a search for hidden treasure. 3-4pm Tuesdays. Included with admission.