We don't have anything against boredom, but let's be honest, it's better to have fun! Macaroni Kid is here to help entertain, stimulate, exhaust your kids! No reason to be bored because we've created our 2016 Summer Fun for Families and Kids - just for you!
And you can always count on the Macaroni Kid online CALENDAR, which includes events through September … so start planning now!
You may also want to grab this FREE printable Summer of Family Fun Planning Calendar. There's still time to sign up for SUMMER CAMPS!
Be sure to mark your calendar:
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And you can always count on the Macaroni Kid online CALENDAR, which includes events through September … so start planning now!
You may also want to grab this FREE printable Summer of Family Fun Planning Calendar. There's still time to sign up for SUMMER CAMPS!
Be sure to mark your calendar:
AUGUST 2016
4: National Night Out
5: Beat the Heat Splash Day
5: Issaquah ArtWalk
12-14: Festival at Mt Si
13: Snoqualmie Valley Adventures Jamboree
13: Snoqualmie Valley Adventures Jamboree
19-21: Railroad Days
20: Sammamish Days
22-28: Boeing Classic Golf Tournament
27: Highlands Day
BIKES, TRAINS, and AUTOMOBILES
Pedal, ride, and admire with these "local-motion" events.
* Duthie Hill Bike Park
* All Aboard Thomas the Train (July 22-24)
* Legends Classic Car Shows (August 21 Snoqualmie)
* Northwest Railway Museum Train Rides
* Trolley Rides in Issaquah
* All Aboard Thomas the Train (July 22-24)
* Legends Classic Car Shows (August 21 Snoqualmie)
* Northwest Railway Museum Train Rides
* Trolley Rides in Issaquah
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (<-- click for all the details)
* PB&J Concert Series (NEW!)
* KidsFirst! Performances
* Issaquah Concerts on the Green
* Sammamish Concerts in the Park
* Si View Metro Parks Summer Concerts
STAY COOL WHEN IT'S HOT
* 20 Beaches, Pools, and Spray Parks
* Float the Snoqualmie River with Fall City Floating
* Make a DIY Sprinkler
* 20 Beaches, Pools, and Spray Parks
* Float the Snoqualmie River with Fall City Floating
* Make a DIY Sprinkler
INDOOR FUN
Get the wiggles out with ...
* 20 of our Favorite {Nearby} Places to Bounce, Jump, and Play
* Adventure Kids Playcare in Issaquah
* Adventure Bowl in Snoqualmie
* Arena Sports Fun Zone in Issaquah
* KidzBounce in Preston
* JuzKids in Issaquah
* Springfree Trampoline Showroom in Issaquah
Tap into their creativity ...
* Beat the Heat with these 5 ideas for indoor fun
* Build an Art Station
* Creative Kids Unplugged themed craft kits (locally owned)
* Giant Bubble Wand and Bubble Solution
* Home Depot Kids Workshops
* Lowe’s Build and Grow Workshops
* Michael’s Passport to Imagination
* Mudhouse Pottery Painting
* Noodle Necklaces
* Noisemaker for 4th of July
Learn something new when you ...
* participate in a Summer Nature Program at Lake Sammamish State Park
* use a FREE museum pass courtesy of KCLS
* have a Successful Visit to an Art Museum
* explore the water cycle at Cedar River Watershed Education Center
* step back in time at Local Historical Museums
* try this Ice and Salt Experiment
Cook, mix, stir up some fun ...
* Perfect Pint-size Picnic
* S'more Pops
* Mango Cucumber Salad
* Watermelon Salsa
* Fancy Outdoor Dessert
* Stoplight Fruit Pops
* Ice Cream in a Baggie
* Campfire Food, Beyond Marshmallows
WATCH A MOVIE (<-- click for all the details)
* $1 Summer Movie Express at Regal Issaquah Highlands
* FREE Summer Matinees at North Bend Theater
* Outdoor Movies at Snoqualmie Ridge Community Park and Marymoor Park
SUMMER READING (<-- click for all the details)
* KCLS - Every Story Has a Hero - Summer Reading Program
* Barnes & Noble Imagination Destination
* Little Free Library
* Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
* Sylvan Book Adventure
* Wired For Reading! at Encompass
OUTDOOR FUN (<-- click for all the details)
Explore the community ...
* Find a new-to-you playground
* Take a family-friendly hike
* Search for Letterboxes and Geocaches
* Shop a local Farmers Market
* Ride along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail
* Pick your own berries
* Run a family-friendly race
* Learn about Big Cedar (July 23)
* Be a Junior Naturalists (July 27)
* Be a Knee-High Naturalists (August 25)
* See Disney's Beauty and the Beast! at Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater
In your own backyard ...
* Play Classic Outdoor Games
* Play with Milk Jug Catchers & Newspaper Balls
* Take a colorful nature walk
* Make a Gutter Garden
* Build a Fairy Garden
* Get messy with slime, raised salt painting, and marble painting
* Go on a homemade treasure hunt
* Make sidewalk chalk
Don't miss the Summer Boredom Buster series on the National Macaroni Kid YouTube channel! Each week you'll find a craft, recipe, or other fun thing to do around the house or in the community!
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Be a tourist in your own state with the help of 12 MACARONI KID SITES across Washington! Or around the country and Canada with over 700+ Macaroni Kids to guide you!
Remember to Keep Kids Safe This Summer with this great collection of safety guidelines.
