Play Date! Dec. 14 - Dec. 21

Dec. 14th: Last Free Night at

• 5 pm to 10 pm
• For the whole family.
• Enjoy seeing the Bellevue Botanical Garden transformed into the magical Garden D’Lights by over a half a million lights.
• This is the last free night, but the display continues until Dec. 31 and you can purchase tickets online. 
• Cost: Free on Dec. 14. No tickets are required on Free Nights but it is “first come, first serve” as capacity allows, so plan to come early or late. Directions and information on parking options is available online. 

Dec. 15: Strategic Gaming at the

• 3 pm to 6:30 pm
• For teens
• Meet with other teens who enjoy role playing games including Dungeons and Dragons.
• Cost: Free

Dec. 17: Float In Movie at

• 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• For the whole family
• Enjoy the warm waters of Samena’s indoor pool. Bring your pool float and watch the Smurfs on the big screen.
• Cost: Free for members. For non-members it's $24 for the whole family.

Dec. 18: Jingle Bell-evue Blvd at the

• 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• For kids of all ages
• Stop by on your way to stake out your spot for the show that begins at 7 p.m. Enjoy arts and crafts, performances by a Snowflake Lane toy soldier drum line, cider, hot cocoa and snacks, crafts and face painting.  
• Cost: Free but donations are appreciated to benefit the Junior League of Seattle’s nonprofit community partners. Regular admission to the second and third floor galleries.

Dec. 19: Free Skate Monday at the

• 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• For kids of all ages
• Cost: Free! Just show your card to the ice arena staff and receive two free admissions for skating on Mondays. Or pick up Free Skate Monday passes at a Downtown Bellevue Bank of America banking center (limit of two passes per person and limited to skate availability).

Dec. 19: Snowflake Lane at Bellevue Way and NE 8th

• 7 p.m.
• Join , until Dec. 24.  Line up prior to 7 p.m. along the sidewalks of the Bellevue Collection (, and ). 
• Cost: Free

Dec. 21: Art Club Meet up at

• 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• For kids of all ages with adult caregivers
• Make snowflake art
• Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

Seattle iFLY Indoor Skydiving

• Deal: Give your child a truly memorable holiday gift. Purchase a gift certificate to learn how to fly at the Seattle iFLY indoor skydiving facility at Costco for $60. Or make your next date night more memorable by surprising your spouse with iFLY’s current holiday special. For $100 you’ll both learn to fly and receive two coffee mugs to remember your visit.  Walk-ins only. More information online. 
• Good Through: Costco iFLY gift cards available while supplies last and the iFLY holiday special good until Dec. 23, 2011.

Bellevue Art and Frame and the Toy Place

• Deal: Great deals on popular toys and art supplies including 20 percent off all Playmobil, Bunnies by the Bay and Orange Games including popular Spot It! and the Melissa and Doug Art Easel for $49.99.  Supplies are limited to stock on hand so hurry in.
• Good Through: Dec. 17, 2011