Play Date! Great Family Events and Deals in the Sammamish Area

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, May 25 – June 1

May 25: Open Up and Say HA at the

4 to 5 p.m.

Kids age three and up with an adult caregiver will enjoy this hour of stories about killer bees and getting teased. It will feature music, fun and games that will have kids and parents laughing together. 

Cost: Free!

May 25: Overview of Backyard Poultrykeeping at the

7 to 8 p.m.

Is your family contemplating acquiring a backyard chicken flock? Adults and teens are invited to this informative session on keeping poultry in your backyard. For people who are weighing the idea of keeping poultry in the backyard, this presentation will give a brief, general overview on some of the things to consider. It is a preview for the series of classes offered by Seattle Tilth. 

Cost: Free!

May 27 to May 30: Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center

Folk Life Commons – 11:00 a.m. (starting time)

Don’t miss the 40th annual Folklife Festival, featuring fun family activities, great music and delicious food. There will be many kid activities at the Folk Life Commons located on the Broad Street Lawn, including making a wooden boat or puppet, watching trapeze artists in action or making a musical instrument and a bookmark.

Cost: Suggested donation - $10 per day or $20 per family.

May 30: Drop In Play at Kidz Bounce in the Preston Industrial Park

9:30 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Looking for something fun to do as a family on Memorial Day? For kids ages two to ten (or under two with older sibling) this is a great opportunity to have a super fun time jumping around in lots of bouncy houses, sliding and moving through challenging obstacle courses. This is not a drop off activity and an adult caregiver must supervise the child.

Located just a short distance from Sammamish via Interstate 90. Take Exit 22 (Fall City/Preston) to 8178 304th Ave. SE. Phone: 425-222-5439.

Cost: $6 per child, adult caregiver and kids under age two with an older sibling are free.

May 31: Member Hour at in

9 to 10 a.m.

Ditch the crowds by buying a KidsQuest membership and enjoy special members only play times at KidsQuest Children’s Museum every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m..

Sweet Deals

Deal: Great sale this week on stuff you need to get ready for summer including $3 boys and girls tees and shorts, Speedo goggles for $10, patio furniture, pool toys, Igloo coolers and $125 for the Coleman “instant tent” that sleeps six and sets up in one minute.

Good through: May 28

Laptop Lunches

Deal: Discounted Laptop Lunch bags and containers

This is the company I recently featured in my recent article on easy ways to . The company’s overstock section currently features some great deals on their dual-compartment tote and carriers. Stock is limited and deals change frequently so check back if you are looking for specific items.

Good through: Ongoing