KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter |
|
|
|
Sun, May 3: PNW Witches' Market Beltane 2026
Sat, May 9: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead: Memorial Day Poppies - Puget Sound Navy Museum
Sat, May 9: May Edible Plant Sale | Tilth Alliance
Sat, May 9: Mother's Day Native Art Market | United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Sat, May 9: 18th Annual Pike Place Market Flower
Festival on Mother's Day Weekend
Sat, May 9: BonsaiFest!
Wed, May 13: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera
Fri, May 15: Box Car Drive In
Sat, May 16: 55th U District Street Fair
Sat, May 16: 2026 Seattle Mineral Market at Magnuson Park
Sun, May 17: Queen Victoria's Birthday | Fort Nisqually
Thu, May 21: May Art Walk Edmonds |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One day last week, I was driving home around 7 pm when I glanced out the passenger's window and saw a stunning rainbow stretched fully across the sky, glowing in front of dark gray storm clouds that were rushing away to the east. I was approaching a stop light. Left was the way home, where various chores awaited... but right was the way to the rainbow. My husband
was driving behind me, and I knew that if I turned right, he was going to think I had lost my mind. For a split second, practicality made its case: Don’t be silly; go home, you have stuff to do. But then another question darted into my mind: Am I a person who chases rainbows, or am I not? Once I framed it that way, the answer was easy. For kids and grownups alike, this can actually be a helpful way to make all kinds of decisions. When
the moment comes to act, it helps to ask not just What do I feel like doing? but Who am I? Am I a person who tells the truth? Am I a person who helps? Am I a person who persists when times are hard? Am I a person who stops to notice the beautiful things around me? We build identity one choice at a time for our entire lives. The clearer we are about who we want to be, the easier it becomes to know what to do in the moment, to give ourselves evidence that we are, in fact, that sort
of person. I hope the kids in your world grow up thinking of themselves as people who seek what is bright and good and full of wonder. It’s our job to show them that delight is often worth the detour.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary
Moments to Build Strong Communities
|
|
|
KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
|
|
|
Give your child the ultimate summer adventure at Legacy Horsemanship Camp in Woodinville, WA! Designed for horse-loving kids ages 7 & up, this immersive camp offers a hands-on experience where young riders learn the fundamentals of horsemanship in a safe, supportive environment. Each day, campers will enjoy a structured hunt seat (English) riding lesson, while also gaining valuable skills in grooming, tacking up, horse care, and more. Beyond the saddle, interactive games and activities make learning fun, from equine anatomy to safety and feeding. With experienced instructors and well-trained lesson horses, this is the perfect camp for building confidence and a love for riding. Weekly sessions run Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Learn more and register today!
|
|
|
|
Summer camps at The Center for Wooden Boats give young people the chance to learn, explore, and build confidence on Seattle’s waterfront. From beginner sailing for first-time sailors to hands-on woodworking and boatbuilding camps, our programs combine skill-building, teamwork, and outdoor adventure. Campers learn to sail small boats, work safely with tools, solve problems, and develop independence in a supportive, welcoming environment. Camps run throughout the summer for ages 5–14, with experienced instructors and a strong focus on safety, curiosity, and fun. Scholarships are available to ensure cost is not a barrier. Explore sessions and enroll now to give your child a summer they will remember.
|
|
|
|
Seattle Magic Academy, led by Xakary the Magician from America’s Got Talent, offers award-winning Magic Camps and Classes for kids ages 6–12. As the exclusive Discover Magic licensee in Seattle, the program teaches magic and life skills through four unique wand courses, each featuring different tricks. Camps run 9 AM–3 PM at four locations, with the number-one rule: “Have Fun!” This summer, returning favorite activities like the foam bubble party join brand-new “2026 Wizard” camps featuring never-before-taught tricks. Taught by two award-winning magicians, these camps promise extraordinary fun, excitement, and unforgettable magical adventures. Register early—spots fill fast!
|
|
|
|
In celebration of the museum building’s 30th anniversary, you’re invited to explore the story behind the State History Museum. 30 Years and Counting: The Making of the Washington State History Museum is a special exhibition that uncovers the vision, effort, and community spirit that brought this iconic Tacoma landmark to life.
|
|
|
|
The S. S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colorful assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist, her pal Billy Crocker, a lovelorn Wall Street broker who has come aboard to try to win the favor of his beloved Hope Harcourt (who is engaged to another passenger, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh), and a second-rate conman named Moonface Martin, aka “Public Enemy #13”. Song, dance, and farcical antics ensue as Reno and Moonface try to help Billy win the love of his life.
|
|
|
|
Come join us for our 58th annual rock & gem show! We'll have rock displays, minerals, fossils, geodes, gemstones & crystals. There will be live demonstrations of jewelry and lapidary techniques. We will have dealers selling: gems, minerals, lapidary tools, fossils, geodes & more.
|
|
|
|
In 1855, Fort Nisqually was a trading center for people throughout the region and around the world and they greeted each other in the trade language of the time, Chinook Jargon, by saying “Klahowya” or “welcome”.
|
|
|
- Zine & Comic Workshop | Puyallup Public Library - Puyallup Public Library, 324 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11 am - 2 pm
- 2026 Rock & Gem Show by West Seattle Rock Club - West Seattle Rock Club, 4736 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, Friday, April 25, 2026 - Saturday, April 26, 2026, Please see website for details
- Spring Art Market | Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center - Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, 4705 West Marginal Way Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106, Friday, April 25, 2026 - Saturday, April 26, 2026, 10 am - 5 pm
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! Seattle-Tacoma area - Shoott, Seattle-Tacoma area, Friday, April 24, 2026 - Sunday, April 26, 2026, See link for times
- Chess A2Z April Webinar: WGM Zoey Tang - Think Pawn Structures & Key Positional Ideas You Must - Chess A2Z, 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR 97225, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7PM to 8PM PDT
|
|
|
|
The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Seattle area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more. Our
guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
|
|
|
|
|
Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Seattle area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Seattle area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
|
|
|
Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
|
|
