Renton Patch has teamed up with Lexie Tigre and Michele Johansen of the Ruby Slipper Guide to bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner, a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
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Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
FREE STUDENT WEDNESDAY AT BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM
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Website: http://www.bellevuearts.org/calendar.htm
Where/When: , 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, second Wednesday of every month from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Students can explore all the exhibits in the museum, including the mysterious optical illusions in “Master of Deception.”
Pricing: Free
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LEGO MEETUP AT THE TOY PLACE AT BELLEVUE ART & FRAME
Website link: The Toy Place
Where/When: The Toy Place at , 13131 NE 20th St, Bellevue, every Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Lots and lots of LEGOS!
Pricing: Free
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STORY TIME WITH NANCY STEWART AT ISLAND BOOKS
Website: http://www.mercerislandbooks.com/storytime.html
Where/When: , 3014 78th Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040, on Sunday at 5 p.m.
Why Go: Sing along with a local children’s singing star and hear a great story, too! Aimed at kids 3 and up.
Pricing: Free
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DROP-IN ART CLASSES AT CREATIVE MOM TOYS
Website: http://creativemomtoys.com
Where/When: at Renton Landing, 721 N Landing Way, Renton, Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Why Go: Your little one gets fun arts and crafts time and you can explore the great art supplies you know you want yourself!
Pricing: $15
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HOW TO WRITE GREAT COLLEGE ESSAYS
Where/When: , 825 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, Saturday, February 12, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: One of the most intimidating parts of applying for college is writing the application essay. Parents and teens can attend the seminar together and learn from the experts at Collegewise.
Pricing: Free
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