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🌲 Blooma Tree Experts (Seattle)

It starts small. A branch creeping over the roof. A tree you love, but quietly question.

Then you call someone… and suddenly everything feels urgent and expensive.

That’s the problem Blooma Tree Experts solves.

For 20+ years, they’ve helped Seattle homeowners care for their trees without the pressure. Their ISA-Certified Arborists aren’t paid on commission, so you get honest guidance, not upsells.

Sometimes your trees need work. Sometimes they don’t.

Either way, you’ll know exactly what to do next.

Book a complimentary consultation and get clarity on your property.

If you're interested in schedule a complimentary consultation with an ISA-Certified Arborist, shoot them an email at [email protected] or call 206-714-9835.

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Friday - April 3

  • Try the fastest-growing sport around with free entry, no membership, and all skill levels welcome. Play with a pro, grab food from a truck, enjoy a live DJ, and if you’re early, snag a door prize.

  • Price: free

  • Enjoy time in the space while your little one plays and explores, and gather together for a short story time. Our team will be there to answer questions and help you learn more about our classes, community, and resources.

  • Price: free

  • Master the art of homemade pasta in this hands-on class where you’ll where you’ll learn to create fresh, silky fettuccine and bold, vibrant pesto, entirely from scratch. You´ll start by mastering traditional pasta dough using Italian 00 flour and cutting your own ribbons of fettuccine before making pesto the old-school way—by hand with a mortar and pestle.

  • Price: $14

  • Moomins’ Sea Adventures brings Moominvalley to life with illustrations and life-sized characters from the stories. In the center of the exhibit is an interactive island complete with a lighthouse and rowboats that invites visitors to imagine adventures of their own.

  • Price: $10+

  • This open-ended studio time gives little movers the chance to explore the space, climb, tumble, dance, and build confidence in a safe, welcoming environment. Soft mats, age-friendly props, and upbeat music create the perfect space for imaginative play and early motor-skill development

  • Price: $8+

  • Join the hunt! From March 30–April 3, we’ll hide one golden egg per day somewhere inside Fairview Market Hall.

  • Price: free

  • Join us for FREE drop-in guided skateboarding sessions. Whether you're learning your first ollie or just want to cruise, we’ve got you covered — all ages, all skill levels, and all equipment provided!

  • Price: free

  • One and all are encouraged to get on the water on one of our peapod rowboats for free one-hour rentals! Available walk up only, on a first-come, first-serve basis down at the floating boatshop.

  • Price: free

  • Take a tour of the neighborhood’s most mouthwatering dishes, representing a diverse range of cooking styles and cultural flavors with our fantastic guides.

  • Price: $82

🎲 Family Boogie Bingo (Seattle)

  • Family Boogie Bingo is a fun-filled Friday night at Garfield Community Center where families can dance, laugh, and play bingo together. Enjoy music, prizes, and high-energy vibes for all ages—perfect for kicking off the weekend!

  • Price: free

  • Hop on down to Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave NE. Teens 12-17 YO searching for glow in the dark eggs, candy, and prizes. Get some glow sticks and search the whole facility.

  • Price: free

🥐 Met Market (Magnolia)

  • Get ready for warm, buttery, jam-filled goodness. The Fisher Scones truck is serving up a Pacific Northwest favorite that has been loved since 1911.

    Grab a fresh-baked Original Fisher Scone, flaky on the outside, soft and jammy on the inside. Perfect for a snack, a treat, or sharing with friends and family.

  • Price: food for purchase

🌷 RoozenGaarde (Mt Vernon)

  • RoozenGaarde is filling with more and more color with each passing day. The display of tulips is quite lovely at the moment, but we expect to have even spectacular color on display as we reach the first weekend in April!

  • Price: $23+

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Saturday - April 4

  • Join us for this free event featuring egg hunting, delicious treats, face painting, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, games, and so much more!

  • Price: free

  • Get ready for a hands-on, dough-slinging good time at our next Kids Pizza Making Class at Ballard Pizza Company! Perfect for budding chefs ages 4–12, this interactive class lets kids roll out their own dough, spread sauce, pile on toppings, and bake up their very own personal pizza—with guidance from our fun and friendly kitchen crew.

  • Price: $20

  • April Pools Day is a FREE event for children in the area! During this free event we will be teaching children about the importance of water safety in environments outside.

  • Price: free

  • Join us for FREE drop-in guided skateboarding sessions. Whether you're learning your first ollie or just want to cruise, we’ve got you covered — all ages, all skill levels, and all equipment provided!

  • Price: free

  • Free Pilates classes in South Park! Completely free and completely freeing. Build strength, balance, and confidence. Why not give your spine a little love while you’re at it. No sign-ups, mats provided, all ages welcome.

  • Price: free

  • Come sing, dance, and laugh with the band that has rocked its way into the hearts of both kids and parents, as they fly with superheroes and dance on the moon!

  • Price: $10+

  • Please join us for family reading time every Saturday morning at 11:00.

    NEW! Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday morning at 10:30!

  • Price: free

  • Join us for art and movement activities every week. Get creative and move your body! Possible activities include animal yoga and mask making, obstacle courses and nature collages.

  • Price: free

  • Find the nearest community center! Join your neighbors for the quickest special event of the year; the Spring Egg Hunt EGGstravaganza! Make sure to bring a basket or bag to put all your goodies in! Activities begin at 10:00 AM.

  • Price: free

  • Each kit pack includes a certificate of completion, an apron pin and a Kids Workshop apron. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages, this pre-cut wooden kit encourages creativity and instills a sense of accomplishment.

  • Price: free

  • We are excited to invite families to our PNW Exploration STEM Event at Kiddie Academy of Queen Anne — a beautifully curated experience inspired by the natural beauty, innovation, and waterways of the Pacific Northwest.

  • Price: free

  • Our Toddler Music and Movement class is more than singing and dancing—it’s an interactive music class where children learn to feel music in their bodies. Over six weeks, we’ll explore percussion, echoing and sequencing, counting and marching, ear training, and early piano sounds. Some classes will feature percussion instruments, while others include guitar or ukulele, and drums.

  • Price: $25

  • Join us for Kid's Story Time at The Couth Buzzard. We'll read a story, sing songs, play games, and do collaborative art!

  • Price: free

  • Cook creatively and learn skills from Chef Navi and build memories with your little one in this playful workshop. You will practice multi-cultural recipes using a variety of ingredients to build a final dish together.

  • Price: $35+

Sunday - April 5

  • In celebration of the Seattle Mariners’ 50th season, MOPOP steps up to the plate with an artifact spotlight honoring half a century of baseball and the fans who made every inning count.

  • Price: $24+

  • Celebrate Easter with the whole family! Enjoy special themed kids activities, including photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg dyeing station! Featuring a luxury brunch buffet, live jazz music, and family photos amidst spring tulips. Celebrate the change in seasons in gilded elegance in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom at the Fairmont Olympic, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Price: $60+

  • Weekend Family Workshops: hands-on, family experiences investigating science, engineering, and aerospace topics in fun and surprising ways. Held on Saturdays and Sundays. Actual dates & times vary and are subject to change. Please check upon arrival for the day's workshop.

  • Price: $18+

🛶 Free Rowboat Rentals (Seattle)

  • One and all are encouraged to get on the water on one of our peapod rowboats for free one-hour rentals! Available walk up only, on a first-come, first-serve basis down at the floating boatshop. These boats can hold up to 4 persons and are perfect for rowers of all experiences. Peapod boats are available by walk-up only, first-come first-served, free boat rental is not guaranteed.

  • Price: free

🍕 Kids' Pizza Making Class (Woodinville)

  • Get ready for a hands-on, dough-slinging good time at our next Kids Pizza Making Class at Ballard Pizza Company! Perfect for budding chefs ages 4–12, this interactive class lets kids roll out their own dough, spread sauce, pile on toppings, and bake up their very own personal pizza—with guidance from our fun and friendly kitchen crew.

  • Price: $20

  • Relaxed Performances at Seattle Moisture Festival offer a sensory-friendly, welcoming environment for families and audience members with autism or sensory sensitivities. Adjusted lighting and sound, flexible seating, and a relaxed atmosphere make the show comfortable for all. Pay-What-You-Can options are available, with advance tickets starting at $10 and remaining tickets offered for a donation of any amount at the venue 30 minutes before showtime, based on availability.

  • Price: $10+

  • Take the whole family to this one hour interactive stage magic. For over 30 years Magician Raymond has entertained thousands of people around the country with mind blowing magic, mind reading and illusions.

  • Price: $9

  • Step down the rabbit hole and into a whimsical Wonderland experience, where an enchanting array of savory tea sandwiches, delicate pastries, and festive confections await. For the younger tea connoisseurs, the Little Kings and Queens menu offers smaller portions with the same whimsical spirit!

  • Price: $55+

🍎 Ballard Farmers Market (Ballard)

  • The Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle's first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington state farmers. The Market has operated along the historic cobblestone stretch of Ballard Avenue NW between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue. In the spring of 2016, the Market expanded onto 22nd Avenue, extending to NW Market Street.

  • Price: free

  • Robin Hood and his band once again return to SCT’s stage to raise a ruckus as they do all the wrong things, for the right reasons. The stage comes alive with swordfights and archery, word play and physical comedy, as Robin Hood fights for justice, dodges the Sheriff of Nottingham, and woos Maid Marian.

  • Price: $27+

  • PULSE (Playing, Uniting, Learning, Supporting, Experiencing) is a third-space concept designed specifically for college and high-school–aged youth within the arts community. PULSE will have 3 hours of weekly “studio time” with structured activity such as script reading, workshops, and mentorship programs, followed by unstructured affinity spaces and open talkback time. This space exists without a commitment to a final performance, unlike many spaces in the youth theatre world.

  • Price: free

  • On Sunday, April 5th, the hotel will be hosting a family-friendly Easter brunch buffet at its Water’s Table restaurant. See the Easter Bunny and waterfront views while enjoying breakfast favorites ranging from bacon to crisp breakfast potatoes and other assorted foods. With special dining options for kids such as chicken tenders, as well as a dessert spread for all, you can create your perfect meal.

  • Price: $75+

  • Nestled in the heart of the West Seattle Junction between Alaska and California Avenues, the West Seattle Farmers Market is a beloved Sunday ritual and weekend destination for families across South Seattle. Washington-grown food and ingredients. Hardcore West Seattle Farmers Market patrons, join them rain or shine. 10 am-2 pm every Sunday year-round!

  • Price: free

Adventures led by women designed to make a difference.

Trek the Andes with an all-female crew in Peru. Join a women-run tuk tuk tour in Cambodia. Enjoy a traditional hot stone bath experience at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan. Intrepid’s new small-group Women’s Expeditions in Peru, Cambodia and Bhutan provide immersive local experiences for travellers while supporting women-run businesses.

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