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

Here are fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.

EVENTS FOR FAMILIES, June 22 – 29

June 23: Rattlesnake Ledge Geology Hike

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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For families with tweens and teens, ages 12 years old and up, this is a great opportunity to kick off the summer season with a four-mile roundtrip hike. This moderately strenuous interpretive hike begins at the trailhead and ends at the summit of Rattlesnake Ledge. It will take participants through a various areas to one of the most spectacular vistas in the region. Bring water and snacks. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Pre-registration required by calling 206-733-9421 or via email to CRWprograms@seattle.gov.

Cost: $5

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June 25 and 26: Strawberry Festival at Bellevue's

June 25 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and June 26 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy food, see what vendors have to offer, listen to live entertainment and have fun with kids' activities, including bouncy houses. There will be lots of parking available at nearby  and a free shuttle to . 

Cost: Entertainment and some activities are free, fee for some of the kids' activities. Tickets are sold for $1 and paid activities require one to five tickets.

June 28: Kids' Concert at with Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies 

11 a.m. to noon

Sing and dance on a fantastical trip with this amazing band. Learn to say “hello” in other languages, discover songs about strange animals while you hop, skip and jump around the world! Concert will take place next to the Sammamish Library or inside depending on the weather.

Cost: Free

June 29: Toddler Story Times at the 

10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m.

This is for toddlers age 24 months to three years old. Come share songs and enjoy books. Siblings are welcome. Adult caregivers need to be present.

Cost: Free

June 29: Garden with Kids Education Program at the 

7 to 8 p.m.

This class is designed for adults to learn ways to make gardening fun and educational for children. Gardening is a great way to introduce children to nature. It also teaches kids skills they can use their whole lives. Adults will learn simple games and activities through which children can learn about science, nutrition and the environment.

Cost: Free

Sweet Deals

Art supply sale at

Deal: Selected items are 70 percent off.

Save on everything you need for your summer “boredom buster kit” of art supplies, including colored pencils, paper and books with project ideas. Look for the “red dot sale table” downstairs.

Good Through: While supplies last.

Sale at at

Deal: The store is having a $3.99 and up clearance sale and 20 percent off purchases of $40 or more. 

Good through:  Sale ends June 22.

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