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Play Date! June 15

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

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, June 15, 2011 – June 22, 2011

June 15: Kids’ Cove Story Times at

  • 10 a.m.
  • Head to the Kids’ Cove play area on the third floor of Bellevue Square every Wednesday morning through August to enjoy a live story time with local storytellers.
  • Cost: Free

June 16: Mother’s Day Thursday at the Movies at

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  • 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 babies happy. And they’ll bring the concession service to your seat! Movies showing this week, Super 8, Judy Moody and the Not Summer Bummer and Bridesmaids.
  • Cost: $7.75 per parent

June 18: Make a Wallet for Father’s Day at Saturday Free Crafts for Kids Session

  • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Make a super-cool wallet for Dad’s Father’s Day gift.
  • Cost: Free

June 18: Members Only Hour at the in

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  • 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Members of the museum enjoy a special members only play time every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m..
  • Cost: Free as a benefit of membership

June 19: Midsummer Festival at 

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • This is the 84th year of this annual Scandinavian celebration, which features old-fashioned fun.  The festival includes a parade of folk dancers and musicians, folk dancing around a midsummer pole at 12:30 p.m., crafts and foods, pony rides, face painting, bouncy house, races and games.  The playground, swimming beach and waterslides will also be open all day.
  • Cost: Free admission. $8 for the pancake breakfast served from 9 a.m. to noon. 

Sweet Deals

Semi annual sale at

  • Deal: Up to 70% off
  • Stock up at this great sale.
  • Good Through: Limited time only, shop early for best selection

Half price cupcakes at at

  • Deal: Save half off on delicious pre-packed “day old” cupcakes. 
  • Are you overwhelmed with requests for treats for end of the school year parties, recitals and sports team celebrations?  Then stop by New York Cupcakes where you can get four and six packs of of the store’s still exceptionally delicious "day old" cupcakes for half price. Assortments and quantity available vary daily.
  • Good through:  Ongoing.

 

 

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