Seattle Center Whirligig! Offers Kids Countless Ways to Bounce, Slide and Glide

Super-sized inflatable rides, balloon artists, face painters, and expert caricaturists fill Seattle Center Armory as it transforms into a colorful hub of child-sized entertainment for Seattle Center Whirligig!, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 19.

Families from across the region look forward each year to this annual bounce fest, suitable for children 12 and under. A Toddler's Zone is also available. New rides include Pirates Revenge Obstacle Course, Zoo Playland and Undersea Mini Combo bounce/slide for Toddlers. Whirligig! also offers an assortment of Student Showcases and delicious foods from Armory eateries - all in all, enough free and affordable activities to provide non-stop fun.

Entry to the Armory is free. Ride admission is $8 for an all-day main floor pass; $4.50 for an all-day toddler zone pass, and $1.50 for a single ride ticket. During Ride Free on Thursdays, children may ride at no cost. On Thursday, April 16, the rides close at 2 p.m.

Seattle Center Whirligig! is presented by Seattle Center to provide highly entertaining, lively activities during the traditional school spring break time. For more information on Whirligig! and other free and affordable Seattle Center programming, visit www.seattlecenter.com or call 206 684.7200.