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Play Date! Aug. 3

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

Posted Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 9:56 pm PT|Updated Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 9:03 pm PT

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, Aug. 3 - 10, 2011

August 5: Paint Me A Story at

August 5: First Friday Night Free at in

5 -8 p.m.
Bring the whole family to play and learn together the first Friday night of every month.
Cost: Free

August 5: Parents Night Out at

6 - 9:30 p.m.
Kids age three to twelve will enjoy games, a pizza dinner and snacks and lots of fun while you enjoy a date night. Kids must be potty-trained to participate. This is one of the least expensive and most fun “parents night out” programs on the Eastside, conveniently located close to the dining and movie options of .
Cost: $35 per child, additional siblings $20. Pre-registration required by calling 425 451-1393 or emailing info@mygymbellevue.com.

August 6: Make a Wooden Pencil Box at the Bellevue

For kids age five to twelve with adult supervision.
9 a.m. to noon
All kids get to keep their pencil box, free kids workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate.
Cost: Free

August 9: "Shrek Forever" After Showing at the Bellevue Summer Outdoor Movie Program at the

7:30 p.m. Pre-movie activity of a Shrek movie trivia contest begins, movie starts at dusk
Bring the whole family to this PG-rated hit movie featuring the last chapter of the Shrek saga where Shrek battles Rumpelstilskin.
Cost: Free but consider a donation to benefit clients of this week’s featured agency, the , of Play-Doh, medium to large stickers, dot markers or bubble mix. Schedule of the remaining summer movie schedule available online.

Sweet Deals

Back to School Sale at in

Up to 60% off of selected clothing for kids in sizes 3 to 13 and $6 special deals on t-shirts, leggings and more
Good Through: Ongoing while supplies last.

Wednesday Two Hour Special at in Bellevue

Deal: Get two hours for just $14 on Wednesdays as a “walk in” special at Sky High Sports in Bellevue, an indoor giant trampoline facility featuring multiple sports courts and “trampoline dodgeball”. Kids from toddlers to teens love this place.
Good Through: Ongoing

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