Worldwide Day of Play
Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play is an event designed to promote the importance of PLAY. The Nickelodeon Channel will “go black” for several hours on September 25th to encourage families to make time for play. We will host a “Let’s Just Play” event at Mercerdale Park as a part of being a “Playful City, USA”. Activities will include toys, games & equipment for play with music and other surprises. Visit Nickelodeon’s website for additional activities to encourage fun and play at www.nick.com

Day: Saturday Date: September 25 Time: 1pm - 4pm Fee: FREE Location:    Mercerdale Park

Oktoberfest and Root Beer Garden
Enjoy a frosty root beer float along with an Oktoberfest lunch! We might even dance a polka or two. Registration required and transportation will be available. Call 206.275.7609 to reserve your spot and a ride on the bus.

Annual Thanksgiving Senior Lunch
Join old and new friends at the Community Center at Mercer View for our Annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 19th. We’ll have all your traditional favorites including roast turkey with all the trimmings. Registration required and transportation will be available. Call 206.275.7609 to reserve your spot and a ride on the bus.

Age: 55+ Day: Friday Date: Nov 19 Time: 12pm – 1pm Course: #11176 Fee: $5.00 Location:     Comm. Ctr., Mercer Room

Holiday Tree Lighting & Firehouse Munch
Gather with your family, friends and neighbors for an evening of holiday merriment at the community tree lighting ceremony and caroling at Mercerdale Park. Santa photos, treats and children’s entertainment will follow at the Firehouse. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots drive.

Age: All ages Day: Friday Date: Dec 3 Time: 7pm – 9pm Fee: FREE Location:     Mercerdale Park & North Fire Station

Breakfast With Santa – Bringing Back An Old Favorite!
Bring the whole family to this festive breakfast with Santa. We’ll have a yummy brunch ready for you to enjoy and Santa and his elves will be available for a visit and pictures. Reservations are required. Call 206.275.7609 to reserve your spot.

Hot Spot Basketball Competition
The Annual Hot Spot Basketball is a basketball skills competition involving shooting from fi ve “Hot Spots” marked on a basketball court. The competition tests young athletes’ all-around skill within a series of one-minute rounds. The youth with the highest score is declared the winner within their age bracket. The event is open to boys and girls ages 7 – 14. Participants that win the local competition qualify to participate in the State event!

“Sweet Cakes” – Valentine’s Day Senior Tea
Celebrate this special day with an afternoon Valentine’s Day Tea. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while you sip tea or coffee and sample delicious fi nger food, sweet cakes, and other Valentine treats. Registration is required. Call 206.275.7609 to reserve your spot. Transportation is available. Special Instructions: Bring your favorite tea cup or tea pot!

“Fancy Pants” Community Dance
This is a fun way to spend time with your family! You will have the opportunity to learn a new style of dance and then put your new moves into action when a live band performs–all while wearing fancy pants and admiring those fancy pants around you. Wear whatever you consider to be “fancy!” Prizes will be awarded for the best “fancy” pants, so unleash your creativity! Light snacks and beverages will be included. Check the website for more details.

Age: All ages Day: Friday Date: Feb 11 Time: Dance instruction 6pm – 7pm   Music & Dance 7pm – 9pm Course: #11531 Fee: $10.00 per person or $30 per family   of four (immediate family members only)    Location:     Comm. Ctr., Mercer Room

Mercer Island Parks and Recreation- Annual Special Events