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THURSDAY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AT NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

By Michelle Maestas, Publisher/Editor July 10, 2020

Performances are FREE however, tickets are required as space is limited.

NOTICE:  Due to COVID-19 and Safe Start Washington phased-In approach, our summer 2020 entertainment schedule may change or be cancelled. Performances will be pending Thurston County entering and maintaining Phase 3 of the reopening plan. Tickets are required to attend performances in order to keep the attendance under 50, per phase 3. (note: space will be expanded and more tickets available as the county enters phase 4.)

This FREE, 6-week series for families features unique entertainment, from comedy for kids to fun, family shows!


DATE: Thursdays; July 9 - August 13

TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

Various Lacey Neighborhood Parks!


July 9

Stanley Alleyne - Steel Drums

MERIDIAN PARK - 8855 CAMPUS GLEN DR NE LACEY WA 98516

Stanley is one of the Northwest premiere steel drum soloists. He started playing Steel Drums at a young age in his native island of Tobago. While in Tobago he played with The Our Boys Steel Band.He moved to Seattle in 1976 where he played with Tropical Rainstorm, Caribbean Superstars and The Islanders. Today, he plays a wide variety of musical styles calypso, reggae, soca, oldies, salsa, pop, jazz and more.

Get more information on Stanley Alleyne - Here

Reserve your Ticket for the show HERE


July 16

Border Collie International

RAINIER VISTA PARK - 5475 45TH AVE SE LACEY WA 98503

Border Collie International is a performing canine team of rescued border collies. Since 1994, BCI has uniquely educated and entertained kids of all ages through demonstrations of football, basketball, baseball, soccer and world class Frisbee tricks. Come and learn a little more about these pups and their amazing skills!

Reserve your Ticket for the show HERE


July 23

Bubble Man

THORNBURY PARK - 5500 THORNBURY DR SE LACEY WA 98513

Based in Seattle, Bubbleman has been bringing smiles to all for 40 years! With about 300lbs of ‘bubblephenalia’ watch him create thousands of bubble shapes and sizes. His contagious energy and way that he brings bubbles to life by using  things you could find at home or in a thrift store will captivate and entertain you!

Get more information on Bubble Man - Here

Reserve your Ticket for the show HERE


July 30

Sub Zero - Science & Ice Cream

WILLIAM BUSH PARK - 4400 CHARDONNAY DR SE LACEY WA 98513

Taking liquid nitrogen to the next level! Come watch as Sub Zero educates on multiple science concepts through some crazy entertaining experiments! Watch the vapor mist swirl and dance, then be amazed as it is used to create ice cream! Sub Zero’s mission is to help students get excited about science through a unique opportunity to see liquid nitrogen in action.

Get more information on Sub Zero - Here

Reserve your Ticket for the show HERE


August 6

Northwest Animal Adventures

HORIZON POINTE PARK - 5700 RUDDELL RD SE LACEY WA 98513

NorthWest Animal Adventures is dedicated to inspire a commitment for conservation, awareness, and care of all animals. NWAA desires to foster educated decisions leading to the positive stewardship by the public of wildlife and their habitats. The purpose is to promote this goal by providing interactive, entertaining and informative live animal shows designed for any age group or audience. All animals will be treated with the highest care, enrichment and love and will serve as wildlife ambassadors for their species and others.

Get more information on Northwest Animals - Here

Reserve your Ticket for the show HERE


August 13

Hoop Smiles - Hula Hooping Fun

AVONLEA PARK - 4112 INGLESIDE LOOP SE LACEY WA 98503

Hoopsmiles is a hoop dance performer and teacher of hula hoop dance in the Seattle area. He started by watching hula hoop tutorials online then began teaching others himself! He was featured on the Travel Channel's show Trip Flip, along with King 5's New Day Northwest show. Now he has his own hoop channel with over 25 thousand subscribers and a mission to bring smiles to audiences everywhere!

Get more information on Hoop Smiles - Here

Reserve your Ticket for the show HERE