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Play Date! Aug. 24-31

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

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, Aug. 24 - 31, 2011

August 24: Kids Cove Story Times at

  • 10:00 a.m.
  • Debbie Deutsch presents Cute and Crazy Critters at this week’s story time. Get to the Kids Cove on the third floor of Bellevue Square via the center court elevator. Join her again next week at the same time for her presentation of So Long Summer.
  • Cost: Free

August 24: Play and Paint at the in

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  • 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Kids of all ages with adult supervision get to explore all things paint related. Splatter, roll and stamp with other budding artists in an hour of open-ended paint explorations.  Use traditional brushes and a variety of the museum’s non-traditional paint tools and techniques.
  • Cost: Free with museum membership or paid admission

August 27: Incredible Inflatable Fun at the

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Kids of all ages can come down and bounce on inflatables of all shapes and sizes. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
  • Cost: $1 to $2 per activity.  Note that cash only is accepted and there are no ATMs on site.

August 27: Horse Fest at

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  • Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Pony rides, free gift bags, prize drawings and photo opportunities with super cute costumed ponies.  Plus 20% off all Breyer horses that day.
  • Cost: $5 donation per pony ride with the proceeds benefiting .

August 30 & 31st: Movie Express at

  • 10 a.m.
  • Enjoy a G rated movie at the Crossroads Regal Cinema each Tuesday and PG rated movie each Wednesday for just $1.  Playing this week on 8/30 is Charlotte’s Web and 8/31 Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  • Cost: $1

Sweet Deals

at Going Out of Business Sale

  • Deal: The entire store’s inventory is now 40% to 60% off the original price. Lots of great books and toys for kids and even school supplies including backpacks still left. 
  • Good Through: Limited time. 

Buy One, Get Half Price Off Everything Else at in Factoria Mall

  •  Deal: Just in time for back to school, Payless Shoe Source is having a buy one, get half off everything else including shoes, socks and accessories.  
  • Good Through: September 6, 2011
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