Children's Museum of Seattle - Sensory Sensitive Hrs

The Children's Museum of Seattle offers sensory sensitive hours before the normal operating hours at least one time per month 8:30-10am.  The Children's Museum opens their doors early to provide a sensory sensitive environment for children affected by disabilities or autism.  This environment includes minimal sounds and dimmed lights, providing a quieter environment for the loved ones who need these special accommodations.

Tickets ($3/ person) need to be purchased in advance click here for more information.

Upcoming dates are:
February 4th
March 3rd
April 7th

Model Railroad Extravaganza

Janurary 14th through 16th from 10am-6pm, the Pacific Science Center is hosting Washington's largest model train show.  For all my train loving friends out there, this looks like a blast!  Explore displays and layouts and hands-on activities and crafts for people of all ages, even the big kids (aka. my husband!).  The smaller ones can also take a ride on the Iron Horse Railway kid-sized train!

Adults: $14 (16+)       Senior: $12 (65+)
Youth: $9 (6-15)        Children: $7 (3-5)

A Visit from Saint Nick | The Children's Museum, Seattle

A Visit from Saint Nick | The Children's Museum, Seattle:

At the Childrens Museum in Seattle, Santa is coming to visit Tomorrow Sat. Dec 17th and Monday Dec 19th from 10-2pm. You can hold a spot through an RSVP at the link above and spots are given on a first come /first served basis.  Visits cost $3 and do not include admission to the Museum.  Something to consider.

At the end of the visit, Santa will read "Twas the Night before Christmas" Have fun!

Largest Parade EVER - Seattle

The 94th International Convention Parade of Nations for Lions Club International will take place in Seattle, on July 5th.  Starting time is at 10am at the Seattle Center.  Lions club estimates the parade will take about 4hours, and will represent more than 100 different nations.  The parade will showcase people marching in native dress along with floats and bands.  A special guest is the Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band - the only blind marching band in the country. 

Be prepared for slower traffic in and around the city this day as people estimate a draw of over 20,000 people for the parade.  That means a slowdown into town for those on the

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LOW COST - Childrens Museum in SEATTLE

Every weekday, if you are local to the Seattle Childrens Museum, they offer a "happy hour" so to speak.  From 4pm to 5pm, the Museum will accept ANY amount of payment for regular admission to the Museum. 

The reason I put this on here is because the Blog is dedicated to fun and inexpensive things to do.  The Childrens Museum in Seattle is really neat.  It is very large and has several exhibits.  It would be easy to stay there for the better part of the day. 

So, while this is an inexpensive way to see the museum, it might not be practical for someone who has to drive a long distance to stay for only 1 hour.  However, if you are already central to the Seattle Center and were planning to spend time there anyway, this could be a very nice, inexpensive side trip.  Enjoy!

http://thechildrensmuseum.org/free-admission

Seattle Folklife Festival

This weekend is a 3-day weekend for most.  Hoorah Hoorah.  I am personally looking forward to it.  For those of you who might be interested up north, Seattle is having a Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center this weekend.  The festival lasts from approximately 11am to 9pm Friday - Monday the 30th.  Looks like there are several musical groups, storytellers, workshops and panels.  Check out the schedule here:  http://nwfolklifefestival2011.sched.org/  Find something that makes your weekend a little bit more fun. 

Giant Magnet Childrens Festival

In Seattle tomorrow, May 14th, there is a hughe Childrens Festival Happening.  I read about this in the TNT, and have tried all the links for the various websites, but the only one I can get to work is:  http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/event_detail.asp?ca_calnum=381221.  This is the Seattle Center website for the event.  From 9:30 until 2:30pm, the festival has several musical groups performing that, according to the Seattle Times (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2015035201_magnet13.html?prmid=head_more) inspire and wow its audience members. 

Ticket prices are fairly cheap, only $7 per child and $10 per parent.  (Parking not included)  But your teenagers (13-19) can order tickets online for $5 on the day of the show.  The Chinese group from Guangdong, show a type of puppetry not often seen in America.  So, this is a a rare treat!  Go out and explore and have some fun!