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Grab and Go Kids Planner

We bring you the best bets for family outings in Edmonds. This week: a benefit walk, horseback riding, book readings, and more.

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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

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Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

We know you're pressed for time, 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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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

  • Mark Teague’s Larue Across America: Postcards from Vacation Mark 

Where/When: , 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, Monday, 7pm, Contact: 206-366-3333 

Why Go: Attend this book reading by Best Selling, award winning author/illustrator Mark Teague. Prepare to laugh aloud when Larue goes on vacation with Mrs. Hibbins’s cats. 

Pricing: Free

  • $5 Benefit Walk/Run for Congo Women

Where/When: Lynndale Park, 7334 Olympic View Dr, Edmonds, Sunday, 9am, Contact: 425-244-5320   
Why Go: Make a difference in the lives of women in Congo. All proceeds benefit Women for Women International, a non-profit funding education and skills training for women in war-torn countries.  

Pricing: $5

  • Breakfast and Bowl

Where/When: , 9801 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, Sunday, 9am, Contact: 425-776-2101   
Why Go: Take the morning off from cooking breakfast for the family and head out for a morning of fun and excitement at Robin Hood Lanes.   

Pricing: Buy a breakfast ($6 or more) and get 3 free games of bowling. (Games must be used that day)

  • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Where/When: Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, Thursday, 7pm. Contact: 425-431-6251   
Why Go: Enjoy this comedy film that will have the whole family laughing.

Pricing: $8

  • Horseback Riding at Willows Ridge Farm

Where/When: Willows Edge Farm, 18505 51st Ave SE Bothell, Wednesday, (times will vary). Contact: 425-402-6781

Why Go: Your kids will never thank you enough for taking them Horseback Riding!

Pricing: $15-45  

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