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Wed, Mar 25: JBF Pop-Up Consignment Event | Lynnwood Spring 2026
Thu, Mar 26: HUGE Kids' Consignment Event at the Pickering Barn
Sun, Mar 29: Inspired by Amadeus: Philharmonia Northwest concert ft. pianist Sandra Wright Shen
Sun, Mar 29: Grand Kyiv Ballet - Swan Lake at The Paramount Theatre
Sun, Mar 29: OrKIDstra - Music from the Movies at Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center
Sun, Mar 29: Fossil Finders | Burke Museum
Tue, Mar 31: My First Egg Hunt at My Gym Kent
Fri, Apr 3: Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt 2026 at City of Snoqualmie
Sat, Apr 4: Easter Craft Bazaar & Bunny Pics | PAC NW Artisans
Sat, Apr 4: Bunny Hop Egg Hunt 2026 at City of
Snoqualmie |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: For much of the country this year, March simultaneously is bringing hope that spring may in fact return to North America AND the awareness that every car is at risk for the foreseeable future. All winter long, water seeps into asphalt cracks, freezes, expands, melts, and freezes again, and bit by bit the driving experience becomes a game called Avoid the
Crater. But lately I’ve started seeing the repair trucks out there again, their bright-vested workers moving methodically from hole to hole with their shovels. Every time I pass them, it gives me a lift, not just because it means someday soon I'll start seeing flowers out in the real world, but also because potholes are one of those perfect reminders of what humans do. Playrooms, projects, and paperwork start out neat, but over time, weather, wear, gravity, and
procrastination take their toll. No matter how strict the system, order gradually slides toward chaos. And then humans step in and make it right again. I saw the cycle in action at the KidsOutAndAbout office last week: Our storage room had slowly become a museum of random supplies, half-filled bins, and Christmas decorations that had been tossed in with a hopeful Future Us will deal with this someday. Fortunately, my colleague Michelle, who works in our data department,
is also a genius organizer. A few hours after Future Michelle stepped in and applied logic and elbow grease, the little room had transformed from a cluttered cave into a serene space. The quickening of the seasons seems to bring that same energy into our homes: Closets get sorted, garages get swept, junk drawers finally meet their match. It feels good, not just because the space looks better, but because fixing things reminds us of something important: Disorder is normal, but
it’s not permanent. Humans can step in and bring brightness back. So here’s to spring cleaning, organized shelves, and freshly patched roads. Our tires, and our spirits, roll much more smoothly because humans fill potholes.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse
Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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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. |
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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.
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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!
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North Seattle Tot Shabbat is back! Welcome Shabbat with singing, dancing, friends, and fun at our monthly program (ages 0-5) in North Seattle presented by Stroum Jewish Community Center, Congregation Beth Shalom, PJ Library, and the Jewish Federation of
Greater Seattle.
Featured musical performer: Baby Jam
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Join ESC at the Family First Community Center in Renton for nature themed toddler story time. Join us for stories, movement, and science activities as we learn all about the science of birds. Great for ages 2-5 with their caregivers. No registration, just
stop by to participate!
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Thousands of refugees from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia built new lives in Washington State after the war in Vietnam. In 1975, Washington invited 500 Southeast Asian refugees to make the state their home. Now, refugees and their descendants tell their
stories through oral histories and photographs depicting this remarkable era. Hear about their journey in this exhibition organized in collaboration with Legacy Washington and the Washington Secretary of State.
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Let's celebrate Duvall's annual March of the Vegetables with this un-beet-able, FREE acrylic painting workshop! Participants can choose to paint on an 8"x10" canvas, OR create an eye mask that can be worn to the parade!
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- Little Science Lab with Imagine Children's Museum | Mariner Library - Mariner Library - Sno-Isle Libraries, 520 128th St SW, Everett, WA 98204, Friday, March 13, 10 am
- Family Story Time - Shoreline Library - Shoreline
Library, 345 Northeast 175th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155, Friday, March 13, 10 am - 10:30 am
- Nature Story Time | Environmental Science Center - Environmental Science Center, 116th Avenue Southeast, Renton, WA, Friday, March 13, 10 am - 11 am
- Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead: Diving Bells - Puget Sound Navy Museum - Puget Sound Navy Museum, 251 1st Street, Bremerton,
WA 98337, Saturday, March 14, 10am - 2pm
- Every Beet of My Heart: FREE Mask or Canvas Painting Workshop - Northwest Art Center, Duvall, WA, Saturday, March 14, 10:00am-1:00pm
- Storytime at the Garden - Elementary - Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005, Sunday, March 15, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Seattle area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas! In addition to Seattle there are
locations in Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Newcastle, Shoreline, Renton, Lake Forest Park, Redmond, Kingsgate, Kenmore, and SeaTac.
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2025's best places to take kids in the Seattle area. Each May-June, thousands of parents vote in the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids. Our Top 20 results page is an annotated list of the winners, both of the top 20 slots and of the
three category winners: Who won for Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM Educator?
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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