Theater
“Adventures with Spot”: Spot’s love of his family is seen at a level all youngsters can relate to; based on Eric Hill’s picture books, Spot and his friends come to life through kindness; through April 28, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; Tickets are $29 and $36. Call 206-441.3322 or go to www.sct.org. Discounts for groups of 10 or more are available by calling the Group Sales Office at 206- 859-4054. For ages 2 through 7.
Events
Bunny Bounce and Easter Baskets for the Animals: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30, Woodland Park Zoo, 750 N. 50th St., Seattle; 12th annual Bunny Bounce features egg hunts for children ages 1 to 8, crafts, bunny encounters and other zoo programs throughout the day; gorillas, elephants and grizzlies nibble on specially made Easter baskets lined with flowers and berries. Free with zoo admission or membership; admission is $12.75 and $8.75. For more information, go to www.zoo.org.
Seattle Center Whirligig: Seattle Armory is now a hub of child-sized fun with super-sized inflatable rides, balloon artists, face painters and caricaturists; suitable for children 12 and under with toddler’s zone; also features a variety of student showcases and whirligig related food; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6 through April 21, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. Entry to the armory is free. Ride admission is $7.50 for an all-day main floor pass; $4.50 for an all-day toddler zone pass, and $1.50 for a single ride ticket. Free on Thursdays. For more information go to www.seattlecenter.com or call 206-684-7200.
Exhibits
“Plastics Unwrapped”: The Burke Museum explores the impact of plastics on people and the planet, from life before plastics to the effects of plastics on our health and the environment today; runs through May 27 at the Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus, at the corner of NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE. Admission: $10 general, $8 senior, $7.50 student/youth. Admission is free to children four and under, Burke members, UW students, faculty, and staff. Admission is free to the public on the first Thursday of each month. Call 206-543-5590 or visit www.burkemuseum.org.
Professor Wellbody’s Academy of Health &Wellness. Pacific Science Center’s new exhibit presents the benefits of being healthy in an interactive way with hands-on inventions, gadgets and activities; Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. Admission is $27.50, $24.50, $16.50 and $15.50. Call 206-443-2001, www.pacificsciencecenter.org.
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