Kids Seattle - April 27, 2009

Kitchen Aid

La Spiga’s New Kids’ Cooking Classes

You’re a superstar one-woman show doing it all without breaking a sweat. (Well, at least until summer rolls around.)

But just because you can, doesn’t mean you want to.

Put that brood of yours to work by enrolling them in La Spiga’s new kids’ cooking class. The monthly session starts tomorrow for mini-Batalis ages 6 to 14. They’ll learn the basics of pasta making, such as mixing egg dough, using a pasta machine, hand rolling, and sauce techniques.

Classes are limited to eight little chefs at a time; be sure to sign up yours in advance.

So the next time you’re cramming to get dinner on the table, you can turn to your kids.

Talk about using your noodle.

Available at La Spiga, 1429 12th Avenue (206-323-8881 or laspiga.com). To register, call or e-mail s.tinsley@laspiga.com.

JAM
Denny Park a Go Go
What: Celebrate the opening of Denny Park’s new play area with live music from Caspar Babypants and Recess Monkey, games, face painting, and more.
Why: You gotta go go.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 100 Dexter Ave. N. (206-860-0147).

ROAR
Walking with Dinosaurs – the Live Experience
What: Life-size animatronic dinos encounter earthquakes and volcanoes while roaming the arena floor.
Why: A history lesson they’ll actually pay attention to.
When: Wed.-Sun. Showtimes vary.
Where: Key Arena, 305 Harrison St. (206-684-7200).

SQUIRM
Insect-a-Rama
What: Kids (ages 2-5) and parents get down and dirty in this hands-on workshop that explores the amazing and icky world of creepy crawlers.
Why: Bugging out is hard to do.
When: Tues., 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: Wallingford Children’s Garden, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. (206-633-0451 ext. 101).