Registration Open for Bellevue Run-Walk, Story Time with Carolyn at University Book Store and More: Play Date!

Registration is open now for the annual Bellevue 10k, 5k Run-Walk and Kids' Dash.

The event on April 29 is a fundraiser by the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club for the Seattle Children’s Autism Center and . The non-competitive, half mile Kids Dash is open to kids ages 10 and under. Check out last year's coverage, when the . You can register now online. 

April 12: Mother’s Day Thursdays at

• 9:45 a.m. box office opens, 10 a.m. movies begin
• Parents enjoy a first run movie with a non-crawling baby in tow in theaters with the lights up a bit, sound down a bit to keep the moms and babies happy. Strollers are welcome and the concession service comes to your seat.  Movies showing this week, Titanic in 3D, The Raid: Redemption and Mirror Mirror.
• Cost: $7.75 per parent and the baby is free!

April 12: Story Time with Carolyn at the

• 11 am to Noon
• For ages three to seven
• Enjoy a story time followed by a session of drawing and painting then juice and cookies!
• Free

April 12: Game On at the

• 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• For teens
• Drop in and get your game on or hit the books. You can hang out with friends, study, play video games and pick up a great book – all in the same place.
• Cost: Free

April 13: Family Adventures in Nanotechnology at the

• 6 pm to 7:30 pm
• For ages five and up.
• Join scientists from Seattle’s Hub for Industry-Driven Nanotechnology Education (SHINE) to learn about all things really, really tiny.  Explore how nanotechnology works through fun hands-on demonstrations and experiments.
• Cost: $20 per family for members, $25 per family for non-members
• Register online. 

April 14: Dads Meet-Up at the

• 10 am to Noon
• Bring the kids and meet up with other dads to explore the museum and enjoy a special activity.
• Cost: Free with paid admission or membership. Pre-registration requested online. 

April 14: Kids’ Cove Concert with Nancy Stewart at

• 11 am
• Enjoy a family-friendly concert in the Center Court with local children’s singer and songwriter Nancy Stewart.
• Cost: Free

April 14: Get Crafty Saturday at the

• 1 pm to 3 pm
• For ages four to twelve.
• Design your own beautiful wooden picture frame to hold a special moment in time inspired by Dirk Staschke sculptures in the current BAM exhibit Falling Feels a Lot Like Flying.
• Cost: $2 materials fee per child or free with admission

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

• Need some spring break boredom busters of art supplies, craft kits and activity books? Save 20% off your entire purchase at Michaels at with the online coupon.
• Good through: April 14, 2012

Family Weekend at the

• Enjoy the weekend with your family at the Bellevue Embassy Suites. Package includes a two-bedroom suite, room service dinner of pizza and beverages, movie of your choice, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and free parking.
• Your kids will love playing in the heated indoor swimming pool.
• Cost: $149 Register by calling 1-800-EMBASSY and mention offer code PK5.
• Good Through: Ongoing