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Grab and Go Kids Planner

This new column brings you the best bets for family outings each week in Shoreline.

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

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We know you're pressed for time, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

  • Reading with Rover  

Where/When: , 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 on Thursday, Mar. 17th at 6:30pm, Contact: 206-366-3333
Why Go:  Inspire children to discover the joy of reading while developing literacy skills and confidence in a safe enviroment. 
Pricing: Free  

  • Dueling Decade Dance

Where/When: Kenmore Community Club, 7304 NE 175th St # A, Kenmore, WA 98028 on Saturday, Mar. 19th at 7pm, Contact: 206-548-4469

Why Go: Proceeds help raise $$ for Shorecrest High School  sports, clubs and activities. Details and tickets at www.scboosters.org.

Pricing: $25           

  • Wildlife Movie Night

Where/When: Willow Creek Hatchery Classroom Building, 95 Pine Street, Edmonds, WA 98020 on Friday, Mar. 18th at 7pm. Contact: 425-672-2150 
Why Go: Enjoy this wildlife film, “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbirds Story.” This 45 minute film is delightful for all ages. There will also be a local hummingbird Q&A at the end of the movie!

Pricing: Free 

  • Edmonds Artwalk  

Where/When: , 523 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020 on Thursday, Mar. 17th at 5pm. Contact: 425-672-2150 
Why Go: Bring the kids by the Fabric of Life store located at 523 Main Street from 5:00-8:00 to pick-up some cool freebies from the National Wildlife Federation. Also in honor of Artwalk they will be giving out coloring sheets created by local artist and wildlife enthusiast, Sue Coccia.

Pricing: Free

  • Cosmic Bowling    

Where/When:  , 1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177 on Sunday, Mar. 20th at 2pm. Contact: 206-533-2345

Why Go: The family atmosphere here is terrific! Strobes, disco balls, music and lighted lanes. It's bowling with a cosmic twist! 
Pricing: $10 for 1 hour, $15 for 2 hours, (includes shoe rental)

 

 

 

 

 

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