Free Comic Book Day.
To get folks excited about reading comic books, specialty shops across the country participate in national Free Comic Book Day. There are 10 different comic books available (while supplies last, of course) and you and your kids can just walk in and get one, FREE. This year, the free comic books include Spider-man, Betty and Veronica, Super Dinosaur, Kung Fu Panda, Green Lantern, and more. To see all the choices and find all the participating locations, visit www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
Mother’s Day Celebrations
This Sunday, May 8, is the day to honor the mothers and grandmothers and others who have cared for us. To celebrate, try one of these ideas:
Mother’s Day Weekend at the Farm
When: May 6, 7 & 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Dr. Maze’s Farm at South 47 Farm in Redmond
What: Enjoy animals, classes, and other fun activities
Information: http://drmazesfarm.com/
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
When: May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland
What: A fun Mad Hatter Tea with Alice in the Queen’s Garden. There will be yummy treats (including mimosas for the moms), face painting, and cupcake decorating. Don’t be late.
Cost: $35 adults/$15 12 and under
Information: Woodmark Website
*Must register for this event.
Lil Crumpets Mother’s Day Tea Party
When: May 7 from 2-4 p.m.
Where: North Kirkland Community Center
What: A cute tea party with crafts, stories, and more
Cost: $25 to $12, depending on residency and amount of children
Information: Kirkland Parks Website
*Must register for this event.
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.
