Play Date! Nov. 2 - Nov. 9

Nov. 3: Preschool Story Time at the

• 10 am to 11 am
• For ages three to six with an adult caregiver. Siblings are welcome.
• Enjoy stories, music and activities designed for building early literacy skills and creative learning.
• Cost: Free

Nov 3: Grand Opening of the Sammamish Boys and Girls Club EX3 Teen and Recreation Center

• 6 pm to 9 pm
• Live music, cake, door prizes, tours of the facility and much more. 
• Overflow parking available down the street at the
• Cost: Free

Nov. 4: Manga Night at Museo Art in Issaquah

• 7 pm to 9 pm
• For ages ten and up
• Join instructor Amanda Lien for an evening of anime exploration. Fee includes lesson, materials and a pizza dinner with refreshments.
• $29 per participant, sign up with a friend and you each save $10
• Register online. 

Nov. 5: Story Time at Ravens Books in Gilman Village 

• 11 am
• Story time begins with a book for kids five and under and is followed by books for older kids.
• FREE

Nov. 5: The Kapali Carsi Grand Bazaar at

• 11 am to 5 pm
• This family-friendly event celebrates the culture and traditions of Turkey.
• Live entertainment, Turkish beverages and treats and several vendors selling Turkish carpets, shawls, jewelry and more.
• The activities corner for kids which offer arts and crafts, special Turkish puzzles and games, henna drawing tattoos, along with kids and youth stage dance performances
• Cost: Free

Nov. 6: Drop In Gym at the for Special Needs Kids and Teens

• 2 pm to 4 pm
• Enjoy a new program for special needs kids and teens ages five to fifteen.  Meet up with friends and family to enjoy playing in facility with your child or teen. The facility is not staffed so supervision by a parent or caregiver is required at all times. Program is offered every other Sunday this fall so next drop in gym will be November 20.
• Cost: $3.25 per resident, $4.50 for non-residents of Mercer Island.

Sweet Deals

Holiday Open House

• Nov. 5 noon to 4 pm
• For kids of all ages
• Get your holiday shopping done early as the entire store’s inventory is 15% off.  While you shop your kids will enjoy a variety of free activities including learning to fly a remote control helicopter.
• Cost: Free

Coats on Sale at at

• Deal: Keep your family warm day and night. Save on all down filled coats and vests and toasty warm down comforters and other down products at Eddie Bauer.
• Good Through: Nov. 6.