Send your kite soaring at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual Kite Festival. See stunt-like performances of high-flying professionals as they demonstrate awesome feats of beauty and skill. Get inspired to make your own kite and fly it in the designated “Kite Festival” areas. The first 30 kids to register in the Gift of Wings tent will receive a kite to build and fly in the competition.
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The Hinsdale-based West Suburban Symphony, under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor Peter Lipari, performs an outdoor concert of rousing, popular American music, entitled Heartland. The concert features John Williams’ music from the 2012 movie Lincoln in honor of the Illinois Bicentennial, selections from Aaron Copland’s 1942 Rodeo ballet about romance on a ranch in the Southwest, and medleys of well-known American songs. The Cantigny grounds open at 6 p.m. for pre-concert picnics.
Explore the native history of Seattle’s waterways with Muckleshoot Tribe Historian Warren King George, aboard the SS VIRGINIA V. Learn about Coast Salish peoples’ traditional and current uses of Lake Union’s abundant natural resources and the ecosystem’s resiliency in the face of urban growth. All tickets include a complimentary tasting of salmon.
Please note: The SS VIRGINIA V ship is not ADA compliant, but works to accommodate visitors with mobility needs. For the specific layout of the vessel or to arrange accommodations, please email info@virginiav.org.
Located at Thornton A. Sullivan Park on Silver Lake, your family can plan a day at the beach and then cuddle in for a late night movie. Along with blockbuster titles, each movie will feature special pre-movie entertainment as well. Snacks will be available for purchase, but its cash only.
July 20: Early Man (with The Reptile Man)
July 27: Coco (with arts and crafts by Imagine Children’s Museum)
Aug. 3: Wonder (with arts and crafts by Imagine Children’s Museum)
Aug. 10: Moana (with Tamali’i Polynesian Dance)
Aug. 17: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (with Pacific Science Center’s Super Cool Science Show)
Metro Parks Tacoma says, “You bring the popcorn and we’ll bring the stars!” Presented by Sound Credit Union, these outdoor movies will be presented at different parks each week. For full directions to each park, visit the Parks department website.
Fri., July 13: Coco (at Stewart Heights Park)
Time: Activities begin at 5 p.m.
Sat., July 28: Moana (Wright Park)
Time: Event entry opens at 7 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 3: Peter Rabbit (Kandle Park)
Time: Activities begin at 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 10: Cars 3 (The Center at Norpoint)
Time: Activities begin at 6 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 17: Sherlock Gnomes (STAR Center)
Time: Activities begin at 5 p.m.
Two family-friendly movies will be shown this year on the 26′ inflatable screen in Columbia Park. On July 14, enjoy the Northwest Film Forum’s Best of the Fest of the Children’s International Film Festival which will showcase short films from around the world. Then, come back on Aug. 18 for the Disney/Pixar film, Coco. Concessions will be available and donations for the Rainier Valley Food Bank will gladly be accepted.
July 14: Best of the Fest
Aug. 18: Coco
Mark your calendars for this annual community event in the heart of Woodinville. Celebrate Woodinville is designed to bring Woodinville residents together for family-oriented events, encourage a sense of community and promote Woodinville’s wineries, breweries, local businesses, agriculture and unique character to visitors from the Puget Sound region.
Families can expect to find live music, delish food, arts and craft booths and lots of kids’ activities, plus the annual Basset Bash, the 40th annual community parade and more!
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of Cosplay Fun Anime fun in the Japantown Peace Plaza. Get your wigs and costume on, find your Senpai and notice your Kohai while exploring great shops and restaurants in East and West Japantown Malls. Not sure what to do? Stop by Senpai booth to get Cosplay 101 from local cosplayers. Plus much, much more!
This enormously popular course consists of a mix of lecture, group discussion and hands-on practice which covers: safe job search, resumes, interviewing, professionalism, preparing for a job, decision-making, problem-solving, child development/ages and stages, age-appropriate activities, clear and constructive communication (with adults and children), dealing with difficult situations, basic care (diapering, toileting, feeding, burping, etc.), safety in and outside of the home/in the community, how to get help in an emergency, basic first aid (infant/child/adult conscious choking and bandaging). Includes handbook and completion card. Snacks provided, please bring lunch and water bottle. All participants will be entered into a raffle to win a fully stocked Babysitter Bag!
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join in the fun at this free summer movie night on the grass. Arrive at 7:30 p.m., snag a spot on the lawn and grab some refreshments (drinks, candy and freshly popped popcorn for just $1 a piece). At sundown, they’ll show the hit move, The Greatest Showman (PG), on a huge outdoor screen!
RSVP here.
All ages are welcome, parental guidance is advised.
