Ruby Slipper's "Best of the Eastside 2011- Winners!"

Ruby Slipper's is a WONDERFUL website that posts about activities for kids on the Eastside in WA State.  They recently posted an amazing list of ideas from their activity contest.  Click the link below for fun ideas of where to take your kids!

Best of the Eastside 2011- Winners!

This was a couple of our favorite categories to read about...

Favorite Indoor Play SpaceWith all the rain we have been having lately, it is no shock that this was one of the most popular categories in the survey.  And I can say from personal experience that all the nominees are super places for kids to get some exercise and fun hanging out.  One nominee was a vote-getting powerhouse this year, and for good reason.  With lots of space and great interactive exhibits, the winner of Best Indoor Play Space is:

Winner:  KidsQuest Children’s Museum in Bellevue

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Other nominees:Orange Blossom Society in Redmond
Dizzy’s Bus Stop in Bellevue
Adventure Kids Playcare in Issaquah
KidsCove at Bellevue Square
Great Play in Redmond
Nest in Woodinville

Favorite Special EventOn the Eastside, we know how to come together as a community and celebrate all year long.  The nominees this year cover almost every season.  For summer, we have Strawberry Festival in Bellevue, Derby Days in Redmond, and River Days in Renton.  For autumn, you nominated Salmon Days in Issaquah and Remlinger Farms Harvest Festival in Carnation.  For winter, there is Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Gardens and Snowflake Lane in Bellevue.  It turns out, though, that most of you like your days merry and bright, because the winner of this category is:

Winner:  Snowflake Lane in Bellevue
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Other nominees:
Strawberry Festival in Bellevue
Salmon Days in Issaquah
Derby Days in Redmond
Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Gardens
Remlinger Farms Harvest Festival in Carnation
River Days in Renton