In partnership with
🌹 Rosie (Seattle)
We're popping up all over the greater Seattle metro with free flowers leading up to Mother's Day — and 20 lucky bouquets have a free Rosie membership card tucked inside.
Follow us on social to find out where we'll be next!
Who's Rosie? Rosie is a Seattle-based, parent-founded company obsessed with making parents' lives easier. We match families with a trusted bench of Pros — babysitters and household help — so with one text, someone you know and love is booked and ready. One flat fee covers all hours, logistics, and detailed guidebooks to make every handoff seamless.
We watch your kids, fold your laundry, do the dishes, and handle all the coordination. It's basically like duplicating a parent.
p.s meet Rosie at our Dads | Beers | Legos event on 5/20
want to partner with us? ⬆️ Fill out THIS FORM!
Friday - May 8
🚀 Space Chase (Marymoor Park)
an unforgettable open-air live experience where 1,200 illuminated drones, music, and storytelling light up the night sky. Through precision choreography and cosmic music, the sky transforms into a universe of characters, planets, wormholes, and cinematic formations of light.
Price: $55+
🧒 Indoor Play at Highland Community Center (Bellevue)
Drop-in open play for toddlers and young kids at Highland Community Center, 9am–12pm — a free indoor option for families who want a low-key Friday morning with room to run.
Price: free
🌱 Toddler Time at Issaquah Community Center (Issaquah)
Drop-in indoor play for toddlers at Issaquah Community Center, 7–11:30am — a long open window for families who want a morning out with little ones. Soft play and open space in a supervised environment.
Price: $2
🧶 Fleece to Fabric at Farrel-McWhirter Park (Redmond)
A hands-on fiber arts program at Farrel-McWhirter from 12–2pm — kids and families try spinning, weaving, and working with raw fleece from the farm's sheep. A genuinely interesting afternoon activity that connects the farm animals to a craft.
Price: free
🦘 Pump It Up Open Jump (Kirkland)
Pump It Up's monthly Friday open jump — inflatable obstacle courses, slides, and bounce rooms at 11605 NE 116th St, 4:30–5:40pm. Open to all ages; adults and crawlers free.
Price: $12/kid
🎶 ‘Shrek, The Musical, Jr.’ (Mercer Island)
Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way. Please note that some roles in this show are double cast. Check the YTN website for cast information.
Price: $20 adult; $17 youth
🎵 Free Live Music at the Market Stage (Bellevue)
Crossroads Bellevue hosts free live performances at the indoor Market Stage every Friday evening, 7–8:45pm. All ages, no tickets, and you can grab dinner at the food court or nearby restaurants while the music plays.
Price: free
🎭 Romeo and Juliet (Bellevue)
Bellevue Youth Theatre's spring production of Romeo and Juliet — a youth cast and a fresh take on the classic. Tonight at 7pm is one of the last chances to catch it before the run closes Sunday.
Price: $13/ticket
🌿 Story and a Stroll at Mercer Slough (Bellevue)
A ranger-led program at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center pairing a picture book read-aloud with a nature walk, 10:30–11:30am. One of the Eastside's best free family programs for young kids — a beautiful spot in May.
Price: Free
🐛 Purposeful Play: Crawlers @ The Heybrook (Kirkland)
This is one of the most dynamic stages of the first year. Your baby is figuring out how to move through the world — and every session is designed to meet that drive head on. Through obstacle courses, sensory exploration, and simple problem-solving challenges, we support crawling patterns, transitions, and the kind of physical confidence that comes from being given real things to figure out.
Price: $35
together with
🧱 Dads | Brews | Legos (Fremont)
When: May 20th @ 4p
Price: $40 +taxes/fees
🚨 Less than 2 weeks away! You build, you drink, you chat with other dads, and whatever you make goes home with you 🙌
Rosie will be on-site from 5–7pm. Rosie will set up a kids zone so that they can play happily while their vetted Rosie pros handle the kids and you can hang with the other dads - all under the same roof but enjoying the night at your own paceactually zone out and build in peace.
🎟️ $40/ticket (get yours, no waitlist 😬)
🍻 2 drinks included
🤗 1 hour of on-site childcare (Rosie's there 5–7pm)
😍 Keep everything you build
Sessions at 4–6pm or 6–8pm. No kids required — but they're welcome (ages 3+)
Don't miss this 👉 Grab your tickets
Saturday - May 9
🫧 The Amazing Bubble Man (Kirkland)
Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
Price: Adult: $35 Youth: $25
🎙️ A Cappella Northwest Spring Show (Kirkland)
Celebrating the people in our lives on this Mother's Day Weekend - come enjoy a lovely afternoon of celebration and thanks as ACNW begins a new chapter of our growth, introducing two new full time directors: Scott Fikse directing Northwest Sound Men's Chorus and Rachel Pack, directing Northwest Mix Chorus.
Price: $30-$35
🎵 PJ Story Time with Nancy Stewart (Mercer Island)
Mercer Island's own Nancy Stewart — a multiple Parents' Choice Award winner — leads a free storytime at Island Books on Independent Bookstore Day, 9:30–10am. Perfect for the 1–4 year-old set, and a great excuse to browse the shelves of one of the best indie bookstores on the Eastside.
Price: free
🐰 IBT for Children Presents: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (Bellevue)
IBT For Children presents Alice in Wonderland, a one-hour spectacle of pure wonder and dance. Based on Lewis Carroll’s “Adventure of Alice in Wonderland,” this production is a stimulating experience in the magical world of live theatre and dance. Recommended for younger children up to age 10, IBT For Children performances feature talented dancers from the International Ballet Academy, the preparatory school of the International Ballet Theatre.
Price: $45
🦙 Mother’s Day Weekend: Picnic With Alpacas (Duvall)
Join us for a peaceful and interactive 2-hour group experience at Enchanted Farms! Enjoy a relaxing picnic-style outing in the field with our sweet and fluffy alpacas. You’ll have the chance to feed, pet, and wander alongside them at your own pace—they love the company and the snacks we provide!
Price: $40
This Mother’s Day, escape to the farm and indulge in an exquisite High Tea experience at Little Green Acres. Beneath beautifully decorated event tents, surrounded by rolling fields and nature’s beauty, you’ll savor a luxurious afternoon filled with fine dining, creativity, and relaxation.
Price: $85 per adult (ages 13+) $40 per child (ages 3-12) Children under 2 attend free
🐴 The Year of the Fire Horse: Hug a Horse (Redmond)
(All Ages) 2026 is the Year of the Horse! Celebrate Chinese New Year and come meet one of Farrel-McWhirter Farm's hard-working horses. Bring your camera for a photo, and you might even be able to give them a hug, too! This is a FREE event, please register so we know how many people to expect.
Price: Free
🚂 Mother’s Day Weekend Train Rides (Snoqualmie)
Enjoy a scenic train ride through the upper Snoqualmie Valley aboard historic rail equipment! Begin your 2-hour, round trip experience in Snoqualmie when you climb aboard historic passenger cars and journey west to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, pausing at the crest for a view of the lower river valley. Return east to the Railway History Center (RHC) for a 30-minute stopover to visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Then hop back aboard and continue travelling east to the North Bend Depot. After a quick stop to pick up passengers, you'll return to the Snoqualmie Depot.
Price: $28 for adults; $14 for children (2-12), free for children under 2
🥬 Redmond Saturday Market (Redmond)
The Saturday Market is back for the season — fresh produce, local vendors, and free live music from 11am–1pm at the Market Stage. Runs 9am–2pm every Saturday through October at 7730 Leary Way NE.
Price: Free admission
🐻 Teddy Bear Clinic at KidsQuest (Bellevue)
KidsQuest Children's Museum's beloved program — UW student doctors give teddy bears a full checkup, 9:30am–12pm. Young caregivers practice suturing, take blood pressure, and learn what a doctor's visit feels like — all with their stuffed animals. Tickets include museum admission.
Price: $20/child, $12/adult
✏️ WorldKids School: Bel-Red Grand Opening (Bellevue)
We are so excited to introduce ourselves — WorldKids School Bel-Red has opened its brand new Bellevue campus, and we would love to celebrate with your families! Join us for a free Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 9th from 10:30 AM to 1 PM, right here in the Bel-Red neighborhood of Bellevue.
Price: free
🩰 Creative Ballet for 3-4 Year-Olds (Bellevue)
Join BelArts Ballet for our pay-what-you-can Creative Ballet class for 3-4 year olds! Free and reduced price access to this programming is made possible by support from 4Culture and City of Bellevue.
Price: pay-what-you-can
Sunday - May 10
🌱 Mother's Day Plant Sale (North Bend)
It’s planting season in the Snoqualmie Valley, and we’ve got everything you need to get your garden off to a strong start. Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, featuring local, farm grown veggie starts and flower seedlings selected for success in our PNW growing conditions.
Price: free
🐐 Remlinger Farms Family Fun Park Opening Weekend (Carnation)
Come rides the rides, book a hand-led pony ride and visit our animals in our petting farm. Winding your way around the track in our Antique Car Ride, or spin and then spin some more, in our Spinning Barrels Ride. Go up and over on our Roller Coaster then jump the day away in our Hay jump. Go up, up and around on our Flying Pumpkins or just float around in our Canoe Rides. Visit our Crazy Corn, Diggity Diggers, Swing Carousel, Pedal Cars, Climbing Wall, El Paso Tiny Tot Train, Farm Theater Show and so much more!
Price: $27.95; ages younger than 2 are free; $8 optional pony rides
🌹 Rosie Mother’s Day Flower Giveaway (Bellevue)
Rosie wants to give mom her flowers. We're setting up surprise flower trucks across Seattle, Bellevue, & Kirkland to hand out flowers to moms on mother's day. 20 Bouquets will have a free one month membership in the card. Imagine giving that to mom on mother's day. Time to start following along to find out where we'll be.
Price: free
🍳 Lakeside Mother’s Day Brunch (Renton)
Join us lakeside for a spectacular Mother's Day brunch buffet, where culinary delights meet breathtaking views. Treat Mom to an unforgettable feast featuring an array of gourmet dishes, from savory delights to decadent desserts, all crafted with love and care. Sip on mimosas as you relax by the water's edge, surrounded by the serenity of nature.
Price: $75 for adults, $25 for children 5-12, free for children 4 and younger
🔧 Mother's Day at the Farm (Redmond)
(Ages 0-5) Snuggle up with mom and a few farm animal friends for a cozy storytime that is all about moms! Includes engaging heartfelt stories and meet and greet time with our farm animals. A literary experience unlike anything you have experienced!
Price: $7 - $8.40
Join Copperworks Kenmore and De La Soil as we host our first ever Mother's Day Brunch. Celebrate Mom with award-winning beverages from Copperworks Distilling Kenmore and farm-to-table fare from De La Soil.
Price: Free entry; items for purchase
🌺 Floral Arranging with Mom (Redmond)
(Ages 5+) Celebrate Mother's day at the farm in the most epic Parent/Child floral arranging class ever. Adult Kids and Moms or Little Kids and Moms, everyone will have a wonderful time in the Farm Garden creating whimsical, spring arrrangements inspired by the forest and fields of Farrel - McWhirter Park . The Ducks and Bunnies will come to frolicking in a one of a kind experience for everyone.
Price: $20-$24
💻 Prime Factor’s 8th Annual Family Math Festival (Kirkland)
Looking for a unique way to spend Mother’s Day? Join Prime Factor Math Circle and The Lucky Pen School for our largest family event of the year! We believe the best way to celebrate is to play, solve puzzles, and explore the wonders of math together as a family.
Price: $20-$40
Fast Links to support Kid Friendly
💰 Sell out your event - Get your event or business in front of thousands of Seattle and Eastside parents
✈️ Drone show - DroneArt Show: Space Chase is the newest edition of the DroneArt Show series
👕 Parent Swag - nap pro? prove it with some merch
🍩 20% Off - Kid Friendly Punch Cards are the easiest way to get 20% off our fave spots
🫧 Bubble Planet - an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before (use code KIDFRIENDLYSEA10 to save 10%)
🌲 Go west - Seattle is family friendly too! Subscribe to Kid Friendly Seattle
📅 Put it on the Cal - Jam merges your family’s schedules, plans and lists in one easy app everyone can use together
How was this email?
p.s you can always reply to these emails with ideas, feedback, events or anything. I read and reply to every email!
Did someone forward this to you?
Wow, your friends must be so cool. Subscribe here if you want to get these emails weekly 😎