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Seattle Center Whirligig! 2013 Set for 4/6-21

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Step inside the freshly renovated Seattle Center Armory, transformed for Seattle Center Whirligig! into a colorful hub of lively child-sized entertainment, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, April 6 - Sunday, April 21, and you'll find super-sized inflatable rides, balloon artists, face painters and caricaturists.

After a one-year hiatus, Seattle Center Whirligig! is back - with a bigger bounce than ever. Families from across the region look forward each spring to this annual indoor fun fest, suitable for children 12 and under. A Toddler's Zone is available. Whirligig! also features a variety of Student Showcases and delicious foods from new Armory eateries including a special Whirligig! Wazzle at Bean Sprouts Café.

Entry to the Armory is free. Ride admission is $7.50 for an all-day main floor pass; $4.50 for an all-day toddler zone pass, and $1.50 for a single ride ticket. Free On Thursdays, rides are offered at no cost. On Thursday, April 18, the rides close at 2 p.m.

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

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