Outings outside of the classroom

I've posted a link to a calendar I keep, which lists some, but obviously far from all, of the kid-friendly things that I do around town.

The calendar code is bugging me right now, so I haven't streamlined it, but I will as the months go by and Spring/Summer arrive. Feel free to share the calendar with anyone, and add anything you find to do as well!

The New Cafe on the Block

Did anyone have a chance to check out Cafe O'Play this weekend? Right over near UVillage, this new cafe has a bigger play area than any of our local kid-n-coffee types.

While they are still working out the bugs and kinks, I think this will be a great Seattle resource for play-n-sip gathering place. I love that this spot is geared for the very young, to slightly older children as well.

You'll find a gated play area surrounded by tables from where you can sip coffee, munch muffins and even indulge in pizza and, yes, beer!

Parking is a snap -- plenty of access for strollers, large clean bathrooms and even fun scribbles on the walls from the former bookstore that occupied the space.

They re-open on Thursday -- perhaps a playdate is in order!