Happy Thursday folks!
Here's your weekend roundup of the most unique and fun, family friendly events happening around the city this weekend.
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What if your next family museum trip could pay you back?
Kid Friendly Seattle (& Eastside) is looking for local parents to visit museums and kid friendly spots around Seattle and capture photo and video content for us. If you already love exploring the city with your little ones, this is basically getting paid to do what you're doing anyway.
Here's the deal:
Get paid $$ per location
Free admission for your family (up to 4)
Flexible — pick the visits that work for your schedule
Just shoot photo + video during your trip and send it our way
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Friday - June 12
⚽️ Soccer Viewing Party at Redmond Town Center (Redmond)
Join us for music from local DJs, kids activities and entertainment, virtual reality soccer and other games, free giveaways, and more!
Price: free
🏛️ Redmond Legacy Sign Unveiling (Redmond)
A community celebration at Downtown Park (16101 Redmond Way) from 2-3pm unveiling Redmond's new Legacy Sign — a quick, fun civic event with photo ops. Pair it with the park's playground and splash pad.
Price: free
🐾 Bothell Pet Fair & Free Vaccines (Bothell)
A community pet fair from 11am-2pm at the Bothell Police Department Community Room, with free pet vaccines, adoption info, and pet-related vendors. A fun outing for animal-loving kids.
Price: free
🌿 Chado demonstration at Bellevue Botanical Garden (Bellevue)
Immerse yourself in the art of Chado. Our tea practitioners will showcase the intricate rituals, graceful movements, and serene ambiance that define this tradition. Learn about the harmony between host, guest, and tea. We will have the tea ceremony demonstration at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm.
Price: free
🛍️ Juanita Friday Market (Kirkland)
The waterfront market returns to Juanita Beach Park from 3-7pm with vendors, live music, and free kids' crafts. Combine with the beach park afterward.
Price: free
🤢 Needoh and Slime Workshop (Kirkland)
This exciting workshop combines creativity, sensory play, and real-world math learning to help students build confidence while having a blast! 6+
Price: $15
⚽️ World Cup Week at Nick's Magnificent (Issaquah)
Celebrate the World Cup and all things soccer with your friends at Nick's Magnificent! Enjoy activities, games, and a daily raffle for a prize basket worth over $50. Ages 12 Months - 12 Years
Price: $28-$43
🎭 Chaos Theory at Youth Theatre NW (Mercer Island)
The content of Chaos Theory shows is completely improvised by the performers. Recommended for ages 10+.
Price: $13
Saturday - June 13
🌽 Redmond Saturday Market (Redmond)
The weekly farmers market runs 9am-2pm at Overlake Christian Church (9900 Willows Rd NE), with local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and live music.
Price: free
🎨 Play with Paint (Bellevue)
Leave the stress and join us to make a mess. We will splatter, roll, and brush together in this open-ended paint exploration. All ages
Price: Free with Museum membership or paid admission.
🎉 Bothell Pride in the Park (Bothell)
A family-friendly community celebration at the Park at Bothell Landing from 1-4pm with music, vendors, and inclusive activities along the Sammamish River trail.
Price: Free
🎶 Daylight Disco at Kirkland Urban (Kirkland)
An open-air daytime dance party in Kirkland Urban Plaza, near splash pads and play areas — a fun, energetic Saturday outing downtown.
Price: free
🫧 Bubbles, Fairways & Futbol (Bellevue)
Bring the kids, invite your friends, and enjoy an interactive community event featuring: Bubble Play Zone – Giant bubbles, bubble machines, and hands-on bubble fun for kids of all ages. Fairways Mini Golf – 18-Holes of Portable mini golf with playful obstacles and challenges with soccer-themes. Music, energy, and great vibes throughout the park
Price: free
🌾 Lavender Harvest Festival Opening Day (Woodinville)
Spend the day wandering through blooms, gathering your own u-pick bouquet, and enjoying a thoughtful mix of local vendors and curators on site from 9am–5pm. Sip on handmade coffee or matcha, take in the scenery, and settle into a slower pace for a while. All ages
Price: $9
🚨 Fire Station 51 Pancake Breakfast and Open House (Kenmore)
Shoreline Fire Department Station 51 is holding an open house with a free Pancake Breakfast (9-11) & Safety Fair. There will be a kids challenge course, opportunity to tour big rigs and live firefighter demonstrations! All ages
Price: free
🚗 Exotics at Redmond Town Center (Redmond)
Join us for the largest weekly car gathering in the US, comprised of the most exotic and very rare cars, drawing owners and spectators together for mutual enjoyment of all things car related. All ages
Price: Free
Sunday - June 14
🚲 Marymoor Park (Redmond)
A relaxed Sunday at Marymoor's playgrounds, climbing wall, velodrome, gardens, and riverside trails — a free, all-day destination for active families.
Price: free
🎉 Mercer Island Farmers Market (Mercer Island)
Welcome to the Mercer Island Farmers Market, where farmers, foodies, and friendly neighborhood entrepreneurs join forces to create a community asset.
Price: free
🖼️ Father's Day Photo Frame Craft (Bellevue)
11am-3pm at Bellevue Square Center Court: a free drop-in craft activity for kids to make a photo frame for Dad, while supplies last.
Price: free
🐥 Baby Animals & Berries Strawberry Festival (Snohomish)
Admission includes access to the petting barnyard area and over 30+ barnyard games and activities, including the cow train, ziplines, jumping pillows, low ropes course, and wagon ride.
Price: General Admission: $24.95; kids 11 months and under free
✨ Stars of Tomorrow Ballet (Bellevue)
Showcasing our youngest dancers from the Children’s Dance and Preparatory Programs, along with special performances by upper-level students in a joyful celebration of dance and youthful talent. Ages 3+
Price: $30
🌈 Snohomish Pride (Snohomish)
Join the in Historic Downtown Snohomish for the 4th annual Snohomish Pride community celebration.
Price: free
🌈 Kirkland Arts Center Pride (Kirkland)
Many events and activities -- all ages appropriate and all free to the community!
Price: free
🐑 Petting Zoo (North Bend)
Enjoy a group meet & greet with our resident Alpacas, Goats, Sheep, Piglets, Ducks, Bunnies and Chickens on the farm. Each participant will have an opportunity to feed, snuggle and scratch our farm friends. We’ll answer all your questions and share all the fun farm facts. All ages
Price: $25 Adult, $15 Child
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