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Arts, Crafts, Science and More: Play Date!

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.

Feb 2: Mom and Me are Smart with Art and Preschoolers are Smart with Art at the

  • Mom and Me - 11:15 am to noon and Preschoolers - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Both of these Smart with Art classes meet every Thursday for four weeks.
  • Mom and Me is for ages one to three with an adult caregiver. Preschoolers is for ages three to five.
  • Each class includes a short museum tour followed by instruction and a project. 
  • Cost: Mom and Me $64, Preschoolers $72
  • Register online. Questions? Call 206 850-8443.

Feb 3: Paint Me a Story at 

  • 10-11 a.m.
  • For children ages two and up with an adult caregiver
  • Enjoy painting and story time together! A different theme every week. Attend six sessions and receive a free Golden book.
  • Cost: Free

Feb 3: The Red Thread: A Chinese Tale of Connection and Celebration at the 

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  • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  • For kids age three and up with an adult caregiver.
  • There is an ancient Chinese belief that every child is born with a red thread that attaches the child to everyone of importance they will meet in life. This program explores this theme and aspects of New Year celebrations from around the world through creative movement, story and art.
  • Cost: Free

Feb 3: Free First Friday at the

  • 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • For the whole family
  • Cost: Free

Feb 4: Kids Workshop

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  • 9 a.m. to noon
  • For kids five to twelve
  • Kids make a keepsake box this month, which makes a great Valentine’s Day gift or a personalized box to hold their “treasures”. In addition to the project, each child also receives a kid-size Home Depot apron and an achievement pin.
  • Cost: Free

Feb. 8: Math and Science Story Time at the

  • 10:15 am to 10:45 am
  • For kids age three and up with an adult caregiver.
  • Enjoy an interactive story time with your preschool age child that connects math and science concepts with books, songs, finger plays and old-fashion fun.
  • Cost: Free

Feb. 8: Wild Wednesday at

  • 2 pm to 10 pm
  • For families
  • The whole family gets to jump at a special price and now you can reserve your spaces online
  • Cost: Two hours for $14 per jumper.

Sweet Deals

Cavalia

  • Deal: Save 20% on selected show tickets when you use the code RTC (for ) for new ticket purchases.
  • Don’t miss this magical show at under the big white tents featuring beautiful horses, extraordinary riders, live music, amazing aerial stunts and acrobatics.
  • Special Valentines Day show has been added that would make a very special “date night”. See available seating and order tickets for all remaining shows online
  • Good through: February 14, 2012

  • Deal: Any footlong sub for just $5.
  • A great deal for dinner to go after your family’s activity filled afternoons.
  • Good Through: February 28, 2012
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