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5 Solid Kite Spots
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Films4Families Cozy up with some popcorn in theaters or from the comfort of your couch when the 48th Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) kicks off in April. SIFF offers hybrid film-watching this year at venues all around Seattle or virtually on the SIFF channel. Don’t miss the allages Film4Families series, featuring a variety of dramas, comedies and animation. Budding filmmaker in your crew? Check out SIFF’s Future Wave Program – flicks made by and for teens. The Festival runs April 14-24. Tickets on sale in March. — Jasmin Thankachen 3Siff.net/festival
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Spring winds are a-blowing, so grab your best kite and get ready to soar at these kite-flying locations:
1 Carkeek Park Cross the bridge over the train tracks and head to the beach! The wind picks up by the water and will send your kite flying high on a blustery day. Blow off some steam in the children’s playground, equipped with a salmon-shaped slide, swings, and play structures. 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle
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Magnuson Park Find the perfect treeless spot or walk your flyer up Kite Hill, a 35-foothigh kite run. It’s near the swimming beach! 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle
3 Gas Works Park On the north shore of Lake Union, Gas Works Park was made for kite lovers. Drag your air rider to the top of the Great Earth Mound and let it fly. 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle
4 Mukilteo Lighthouse Park When wind kicks up at this rocky beach area, your glider may just touch the clouds. Plus: Ferries, the lighthouse museum and soft-serve ice cream.
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Sisters taking a closer look at the flowers at Dunn Gardens.
Tucked Away Gorgeous historic gardens off the beaten bath by J A S M I N T H A N K A C H E N / photos by J O S H U A H U S T O N
We’ve made it through the dead of winter and I know my family’s ready for some springtime fun! What better way to ring in the new season, than to visit local gardens not overrun by large crowds?
These hidden gems are some of Seattle’s best-kept secrets, full of history and opulence. With their year-round blooms and foliage from native trees and exotic plants, these parks educate and amaze.
609 Front St., Mukilteo
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Dunn Gardens Nestled in a north Seattle neighborhood, this private garden offers both self-guided and docent-led tours. Designed by the famous Olmsted Brothers (think Central Park in New York City), the garden paths meander through collections of rhododendrons, dogwoods, azaleas, hostas CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >
Marymoor Park Grassy meadows make for easy kite-flying at this 640-acre Eastside park. For the best winds, look for paragliders in the sky and follow their path. 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond — Jasmin Thankachen
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