The Eastside has plenty to offer families looking for fun this weekend. Try a few of these options!
Mardi Gras Party
Who needs New Orleans when you can attend a Mardi Gras party right here on the Eastside? Sponge Language School and Orange Blossom Society have partnered up to host a free Mardi Gras party at 10 a.m. Saturday.
There will be mask and necklace making, along with fun Spanish and French classes taught by the amazing teachers from Sponge School. The event will also include a parade so the kiddos can show off their newly crafted items.
It will be a lot of fun and spares you the pain of traveling!
When: Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: Orange Blossom Society, 16715 NE 79th St., Redmond
Cost: Free
Ages: 10 and under
Website: http://orangeblossomsociety.com
Sensory-Friendly Films Presents Mars Needs Moms
If you have a child with autism or other special sensory needs, head to Woodinville Saturday for a special showing of the new animated movie Mars Needs Moms.
At these “sensory-friendly” showings, the lights in the theater are turned up a little, the sound is turned down a little, and no one minds when the audience wiggles or makes noise! These movies are presented every month at the AMC Woodinville 12 Cinemas.
When: Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m.
Where: AMC Woodinville 12, 17640 Garden Way NE, Woodinville
Cost: $4-6
Ages: All
Website: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at KidsQuest Museum
Celebrate and get silly during the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the KidsQuest Museum in the Factoria Mall in Bellevue! There will be plenty of fun, with a game of flamingo croquet, hat making crafts, even cookie decorating! Don’t be late for this very important date!
When: Sunday, March 13 at 10 a.m.
Where: KidsQuest Museum, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue
Cost: $5/member, $10/non-member
Ages: 3 and up
Website: http://www.kidsquestmuseum.org
Lexie Tigre and Michele Johansen are the founders of Ruby Slipper Guide to the Eastside, a website full of ideas for families around the Eastside. Visit www.RubySlipperGuide.com to sign up for the weekly newsletter for more local events, local giveaways, and local family fun.
