School's out--what to do in Seattle this week

June 24, 4:20 PMSeattle Children's ExaminerAmy Ashkenazy

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Jim Henson and Kermie share a moment.

School is out and and the kids are home. And even if you have day camps scheduled, there's still a lot of daylight left in the long Seattle summer days. Check out these activities to keep your staycation as exciting as the first day of summer vacation:

Get those ants out of their pants and run!

Put on your running shoes and do the Shore Run/Walk on Friday, June 26! There's a 5K run/walk from Leschi to Madison Park (8:15am), a 6.7 mile run from Seward Park (9am), and a half mile run for kids ages 8 and younger at Madison Park (10:15am). The entry fees are between $10-$30 depending on the race. Pre-register by emailing shorerun@live.com. For more information, visit www.shorerun.com.

Get artsy with the Family at SAM

Family Day at the Seattle Art Museum is this Saturday, June 27 from 10:00AM - 3:00 PM. You bring the creative juices, they'll provide the materials and equipment at no cost. And afterwards, you can walk around and compare your work to the masters!

University VIllage Sidewalk Sale

Okay, it's true that there aren't a lot of kids out there who love shopping, but the U. Village Sidewalk sale starts tomorrow through the weekend, and that might be the best time to trek out there and check out the amazing deals (especially those Sole Food kid shoe bargains!). You can bribe treat your kid to a gorgeous Trophy Cupcake  and a romp on the playground after shoe shopping. 

Scavenge through the Seattle Center

Older kids will enjoy seeing the Seattle Center in a new light through their scavenger hunt. A set of challenges leads your scavengers through the Seattle Center campus in search of fountains, art installations, and landmarks. Completed entries are eligible for prizes, including tickets and gift packs for popular Seattle Center events such as Bumbershoot and concerts. Entry forms, clue sheets, and contest instructions are available at the Seattle Center Customer Information Kiosks in the Center House and at their website. Ongoing daily through 6/30. 206/684-7200.

Visit Jim Henson's Fantastic World at the EMP

You and your kids will all enjoy the Jim Henson's Fantastic World exhibit at the EMP. The exhibit features original artwork and drawings, cartoons, and storyboards that illustrate Henson's storytelling and visionary work. On exhibit, you'll be able to see puppets from both you and your child's childhoods, television and movie props, and even excerpts from Henson's earlier works. For the younger kids there will also be a hand-on puppet theatre that will allow visitors to experience what it's like to perform puppets in front of monitors and an audience and even get to perform the puppets singing favorite Muppet and Sesame Street songs. Open through August 16th, this exhibit is not to be missed!