Dream up a city that welcomes everyone. In this workshop inspired by Made in L.A. 2018 artist Beatriz Cortez, families will create their own miniature city out of planters with teaching artist Ismael de Anda.
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People from more than 140 countries (and speaking more than 200 identified languages!) call Los Angeles home. Imagine all the wonderful stories about Los Angeles that have yet to be told. Come make your own map of the city and write stories of your favorite L.A. memories, joys, and ideas for the future. Led by Christian Yetter, a writer, educator, and game designer.
The Downtown Columbia Partnership proudly announces the second annual Books in Bloom book festival, Columbia, Maryland’s ultimate celebration of the joys of books and reading. Books in Bloom will bring together some of the country’s best and brightest authors for a daylong festival featuring readings, panel discussions, children’s activities, and a pop-up bookstore by Politics & Prose. Books in Bloom features critically acclaimed and best-selling authors participating in readings, panel discussions and other activities.
Looking for a creative way for your kids to spend their summer days? This week-long Kids Art Camp is perfect for your junior crafters. During this week, they’ll learn Slime Making, Watercolor, DIY Pennants, Sticker Making and wrap up with a Make-a-Masterpiece class!
Celebrate this inventive spirit at SJMA’s Maker Day. Learn by doing and reimagine new uses for objects and materials. Experience the creative process with hands-on activities for all ages and Maker-inspired creative demonstrations.
Visit the Aquarium and the Sea Lion Center at PIER 39 on June 8, 9 and 10 to enjoy special educational programming, free admission for children 12 and under (June 8 only) and to help clean up the beach at Aquatic Park (June 9 only). Educational programming during this special weekend will focus on raising awareness of the importance of the oceans and will encourage visitors to find solutions to preventing marine litter.
Celebrate our country’s birthday at Les Gove Park in Auburn. This popular hometown event will feature a kids’ bike parade at noon, live entertainment, an arts and craft area with over 50 artists, a car show and inflatable rides, plus a rock climbing wall and euro-bungy trampolines. Still looking for more? This event will also offer bingo, mini golf, bocce, a book sale and food concessions.
Wristband sales begin at 10 a.m. You can purchase a wristband for $5 which includes unlimited activities (think 17 inflatable rides, tubs o’ fun, bungy trampolines, rock wall, train rides, mini golf, two pony carousels, R.C. Truck Racing and balloon art).
Note: leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets welcome.
Celebrate the Power of Play at this special family event. Kick off the day at 10 a.m. with the free “Kids for KiDiMu” family fun walk for Play Ambassadors of all ages. The walk will begin with a warm-up in front of KiDiMu and a walk through Winslow and then back to KiDiMu in a festive parade. After the walk, enjoy tons of free activities and museum play.
Program Schedule:
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at KiDiMu
Make art with BIMA (Art Room).
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Project Canine
Learn how to introduce yourself to a dog.
A therapy dog will be present in KiDiMu’s outdoor space.
1 p.m.
Blocks Inc.
Decorate a pillow case to create your own emergency kit at home.
Sing-along Fun with Judi
Time TBD
All Day
Visit Puget Sound Energy’s Safety Tent with books and activities.
Join Moms Demand Action South Bay for a Popsicles in the Park event in honor of Wear Orange and National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Millions of Americans will wear orange on Jun. 2nd to signify their belief that we can do more to save American lives from gun violence.
Orange is a color that demands to be seen and is the official color for gun violence prevention. Local organizations will lend support on-site offering free popsicles, music, games, arts and crafts and family-friendly activities. We invite you to come, have some fun, hear from local officials and learn more about Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety’s missions and how to get involved and make our communities and country safer. There’s free parking available at Recreation Park and festivities will take place in the large grassy central area. Orange attire is encouraged!
Throw on your old-timey aviator gear and hit up Clow International Airport’s Cavalcade of Planes. New planes, vintage planes, military vehicles, helicopters, refueling simulator — it’s no wonder this event attracts more than 10,000 visitors every year! Beyond just getting a line of sight on all these cool things, you’ll see them in motion with formation flying, sky diving and helicopter demonstrations and even a chance to take to the skies yourself. New this year: buy your tickets online and enjoy express entry!
