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Earth Day Activities for the Family at BAM, Bellevue Art and Frame and More: Play Date

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

April 19: Strategic Gaming For Teens at the

  • 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
  • For teens
  • Join other local teens to play Dungeons and Dragons and other role-playing games with the Lake Hills Strategic Gaming Club.
  • Cost: Free

April 21: Bellevue’s Arbor Day-Earth Day Family Festival at

  • 11 am to 1 pm
  • For families with kids of all ages
  • Rangers will be handing out free Arbor Day Passports to kids who’ll get their passport stamped as they visit ecology education stations around the park. Completed passports may be turned in for a prize.
  • Questions?  Call Alex DySard at 425 452-4195
  • Cost: Free

April 21: Free Family Day: Earth Day Celebration at the

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  • 1 pm to 4 pm
  • For families with children ages four to twelve.
  • Fun filled event featuring hands-on educational activities, art projects and artist demonstrations all celebrating Earth Day.
  • Kids can make their own woven paper shell turtle, design a flower pot, create a butterfly plant tag and make a fossil impression.
  • Cost: Free admission to the museum and all activities free as well

April 21: Earth Day Shoe Planters at

  • 2 pm to 4 pm
  • For families with kids of all ages.
  • Give an old shoe a new life!! Bring in an old shoe and create a beautiful new planter. Flowers and planting materials supplied.
  • Cost: Free

April 22: Persian Story Time at the

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  • 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm
  • For families
  • Enjoy stories, games and music in Persian for Persian-speaking families and children interested in learning the language.
  • Cost: Free

April 22: Korean Story Time at the

  • 4 pm to 4:30 pm
  • For families
  • Enjoy stories, games and music in Korean for Korean-speaking families and children interested in learning the language.
  • Cost: Free

April 23: Chinese (Mandarin) Story Time at the

  • 10:15 am to 10:45 am
  • For families
  • Enjoy stories, games and music in Mandarin Chinese for Mandarin Chinese speaking families and children interested in learning the language.
  • Cost: Free

April 23: Japanese Story Times at the

  • 11 am to 11:30 am
  • For families
  • Enjoy stories, games and music in Japanese for Japanese speaking families and children interested in learning the language.
  • Cost: Free 

SAVE THE DATE

  • April 29: 6th Annual Bellevue 10K, 5K Run Walk and 1K Kids’ Dash at the
  • This family event sponsored by the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club raises funds to support Seattle Children’s Autism Center and Kindering.
  • The non-competitive, half mile Kids Dash is open to kids ages 10 and under.
  • Register now online

Sweet Deals

Kids Eat Free Tuesdays at

  • 5 pm to 10 pm
  • One free kids meal with the purchase of a full priced adult meal.
  • And come back on the weekend from 9 am to 11 am for the Big Deal Breakfast menu with all items only $6.99.
  • Good Through: Ongoing

  • New loyalty program
  • It is worth it to sign up for Michael’s free new loyalty program. Ask a cashier for a card and register it online and you’ll save 20% off your entire next purchase and get weekly email updates on discounts available just to “MichaelsRewards members”.
  • Good Through: Ongoing

Entertainment Publications

  • New “digital coupon books”
  • Purchase the new mobile app for your smart phone for $30 and you'll no longer need to remember to bring your coupon book for those great two for one dining deals and savings on hotels and local attractions. 
  • Discount is good for one year from purchase, so no more worrying about using all the coupons before the printed expiration date.
  • Great for planning ahead for fun places to dine and visit locally this summer with your out-of-town visitors.
  • Visit the website for more information and to purchase. 
  • Good Through: One year from purchase.
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