Upcoming Events

  • Summer Story Time Club (July 6–August 31)

    Join us every Sunday from 11–Noon for fun stories to keep their love of reading and going strong throughout the summer break.

    Attend 6 story times to complete a special story time stamp card and receive 25% off of a book of your choice!

  • Clover Week – July 14th to 18th

    Keep your money where your community is by shopping small and local. We'll have everything you need to get ready for the new school year, with high-quality, sustainable school supplies available at special discounts all week.

    Clover Week Discounts 

  • Back-to-School, It's Personal! – July 19th (1–4 PM)

    Every child is unique and their school supplies should let them express themselves! Register now to create a memorable back-to-school experience for your child. Start the new school year off on the right foot, with a personalized backpack, lunchbox, water bottle, and pencil case, as well as other high-quality and sustainable school necessities selected to meet most SPS standards.

    Cost: $200 per supply kit, including personalization.

    Advance registration preferred.

    Register Now 
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Past Events

  • Ballard Seafood Fest – July 12th & 13th

    Join us on the Kids Deck at Ballard Seafood Fest. We're bringing great toys to add to the fun activities on-site that are sure to keep your little ones entertained.

    Ballard Seafood Fest is free & no advance registration is required.

  • Pride Month Story Time & Bubble Party - June 29th (10 AM to 12 PM)

    First join us for a story about family bonds and the importance of feeling at home, followed by a bubble extravaganza around the Ballard Blocks! The story will be read on a rolling basis until 11 am.

    Free & No Registration Required.

  • Math for Love Game Demonstration - June 21st (11 AM to 1 PM)

    Experience the joy and beauty of math as you and your child play through games made to engage curiosity and spark imagination.

    Free & No Registration Required.

  • Father's Day Gift-Making – June 14th (10 AM to 12 PM)

    Join us in-store for a guided workshop on making a fun gift for Father's Day.

    Free & No Registration Required.

  • Pride in the Park (w/ Camp Ten Trees) – June 7th (12–7PM) @ Volunteer Park

    Join us in celebrating Pride Month with our friends from Camp Ten Trees. Learn more about their fantastic summer camp programs and our partnerships, all while getting your face painted, enjoying crafts, playing with some great toys, and maybe winning a prize!

    Pride in the Park 

  • Flower Pounding Workshop – POSTPONED (new date TBA)

    Oh no! It turns out a lot of folks were out of town for Memorial Day! We'll offer this event again soon, so be sure to check our socials!

    Event: Discover the simple magic of transferring the natural pigments and delicate shapes of fresh flowers and leaves directly onto beautiful watercolor paper. Using just blooms and a mallet, you'll learn the technique of flower pounding to create your own stunning, one-of-a-kind botanical prints.

    Cost: $45 per participant.

    Ages 6+.

    Registration Required.

  • World Bee Day Crafting – May 18th (10 AM to 12 PM)

    Love bees? So do we! Join us to celebrate our favorite pollinators by making your own bee mobile. Free & No Registration Required.

  • Mother's Day Gift-Making – May 10th (10 AM to 12 PM)

    Join us in-store for a guided workshop on making a special bracelet for Mother's Day.

    Free & No Registration Required.

  • Family Game Time – April 26th (11 AM to 1 PM)

    This month's game time has an earthy twist and is open-ended, meaning that you can spend as little or as much time as you want! Don't miss it!

    Calendar 

  • Easter Egg Hunt – April 19th (11 AM to 1 PM)

    The hunt is on... again! Join us for our yearly Easter egg hunt at our Ballard storefront and hunt your way to special prizes!

    Location 

  • EarthFest at the Bellevue Botanical Garden – April 19th (11 AM to 3 PM)

    Hello Eastside! Come celebrate sustainability with us at the beautiful Bellevue Botanical Garden. Learn more about the importance of native pollinators, express yourself with nature-based crafts, join a free walking tour, and discover how gardens can be leaders of stewardship in their communities.

    EarthFest 

  • PregoEXPO – April 12th

    Visit our booth at PregoExpo, the largest event series in the USA focused on connecting our expectant parents with knowledgeable vendors, services, and community resources to help you plan and care for the newest member of your family and yourself along the way.

    PregoEXPO