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Treasures in Miniature Art Show at the MIVAL and More — Play Date!

Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, April 4 – April 11

Posted Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 1:48 am PT|Updated Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 2:05 pm PT

April 6: First Friday Workshop at the

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
For ages five to twelve.
Have a date night in Bellevue after you drop off your kids for an exciting art workshop.
Students will enjoy a pizza dinner and snacks, tour Barb Smith’s Making Mends exhibit, then create a piece of art inspired by her work.
Cost: $30 per child or $50 for two children
Register online. Questions? Call (425) 420-2677

April 7: Kids Workshop

9 am to noon at the Home Depot in Bellevue and Issaquah
For kids five to twelve
Kids will build a window bird feeder while learning tool safety. In addition to their project, each child also receives a kid-size Home Depot apron and an achievement pin.
Cost: Free

April 7: Eggs-travaganza and Flashlight Egg Hunt at

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eggs-travaganza for kids ages one to six.
8:30 to 9 p.m. Flashlight Egg Hunt for ages seven to ten.
Hop on over to Mercerdale Park for two super fun events. Bring a basket to collect eggs and a flashlight for the Flashlight Egg Hunt. No kids over six are allowed at the first event, which also features a special area for one to three year olds and NO parents on the field.
Cost: Free and no pre-registration required

April 7: PJ Story Time at

April 9: Indoor Playground at the

9:30 am to Noon
Kids six and under accompanied by an adult caregiver will enjoy zipping around on scooters and playing with balls, giant blocks and other fun toys. A great place for you and your child to get out of the rain and run, play, socialize and have fun.
Questions? Call 206 275-7609
Cost: Mercer Island residents, $3.25 per child, non residents, $4.50 per child. Program sponsored by the Mercer Island Preschool Association.

April 10: Preschool Story Time at the

Sweet Deals

Treasures in Miniature Art Show at the at the

View and purchase work by local artists at the opening reception, April 5, 2012 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm.
Show continues until April 28, 2012

Early Bird Special at the Salish Spa

Need to escape – however briefly? Book a 50 or 80 minute service at the Salish Spa Monday through Friday from 8 am to 11 am and get $40 off.
After or before you receive your treatment, relax in one of the steam rooms, dry sauna and therapeutic soaking pools.
Call 425 888-2556 to make a reservation.
Good through: Offer valid for new bookings only through March 31, 2012 and can not be combined with any other specials.