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Bellevue Patch Grab & Go Kids Planner: March 9 - 15

Need some ideas for some family friendly activities this week? Check out this week's Grab & Go Kids Planner, put together by our friends at Ruby Slipper Guide to the Eastside.

Need some ideas for some family friendly activities this week? Check out this week's Grab & Go Kids Planner, put together by our friends at Ruby Slipper Guide to the Eastside.

MEET THE AUTHOR AT THE SAMMAMISH LIBRARY: JON SCIESZKA 

  • Where/When: Sammamish Library, Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m.
  • Why Go: Scieszka is the author of popular children’s books “Math Curse,” “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” and his newest, “Spaceheads.”  The author will read and sign books.  
  • Cost: Free
  • Web link

“RED PYRAMID” QUEST AT THE MERCER ISLAND LIBRARY: ULTIMATE EGYPT PARTY

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  • Where/When: Mercer Island Library, Thursday, March 10, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Kids ages 8 to 14 can take a quest through ancient Egypt using the popular book “The Red Pyramid” -- there will be a magician on hand, a scavenger hunt, games and more!  
  • Cost: Free
  • Web link

“TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING” AT THE YOUTH THEATRE NORTHWEST

  • Where and when: Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 SE 40th St., Mercer Island, March 10-20
  • Why Go: This stage version of the classic Judy Blume story about two brothers, some sibling rivalry, and a pet turtle, is sure to entertain the whole family.
  • Cost: $10
  • Web link

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY AT THE KIDSQUEST CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

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  • Where/When: , 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue, on Sunday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to noon
  • Why Go: Play flamingo croquet, decorate tea cookies, and make your own hat at this party for kids 3 and older!  
  • Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member
  • Web link

PAJAMA STORY TIME AT THE RENTON LIBRARY

  • Where/When: Renton Library, Mondays at 7 p.m.
  • Why Go: Wear your pajamas and come to the library for stories and songs in the evening.
  • Cost: Free 
  • Web link
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