Children's Activities
at the Italian Festival

The emphasis that Italian-Americans, and Italian immigrants in general, place upon "family" means that any festival based on a love of "All Things Italian" is going to be very kid-friendly in just about every aspect.

Everywhere you look there's food, music and colorful dancing. (We only ask that they don't go in the Wine and Beer Gardens!) Nevertheless, there are some activities at the Italian Festival that have been specifically designed for the younger set.

Tino's Cortile. In memory of our good friend and avid supporter, Tino Lazzaretti, the Kids Courtyard at the Italian Festival has been renamed "Tino's Cortile." In this small way, Festa seeks to honor his legacy of promoting education for children, especially children of immigrants, as a means to fulfillment of "the American Dream." Sponsored in perpetuity by the Costantino Lazzaretti Endowment.

Design your own tile - free - and bake it in the oven to take home, 10 AM to 5 PM, both days at the big orange booth sponsored by HOME DEPOT, Tino's Cortile, Seattle Center Pavilion.

On Saturday, September 24th, the children of Cinquegranelli Montessori School will sing and dance to Italian songs on the Moretti Mainstage of the Fisher Pavilion, 11:00 AM.

The Carter Family Marionettes from the NW Puppet Center present a new production of the ancient fable
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" at...etc.

Face-Painting with"Giggles Entertainment" and hair extensions and feathers with "Epic Styles"..all day, both days...Tino's Cortile, Seattle Center Pavilion.

Gerardo Di Pietro, ASL storyteller, acts out "Pinocchio" while his interpreter "reads" him telling the story. Perfect for toddlers but fun for the older kids as well, as well as great exposure for everyone to Collodi's original story and American Sign Language. 11:30 AM, Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25 in Tino's Cortile.
The Carter Family Marionettes from the NW Puppet Center present a new production of the ancient fable "Love for Three Oranges" at 1 PM & 3 PM, Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25 in Tino's Cortile outdoors in the Seattle Center Pavilion Courtyard. Learn the story of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice".
Piecora's Pizza Toss (What a Show! Don't Miss it!) 12 Noon, 2 & 4 PM, Saturday, and 12 Noon, 2 & 4 PM, Sunday - Tino's Cortile, Seattle Center Pavilion.
Face-Painting and Balloon-Tying with "Giggles Entertainment"...all day, both days...Tino's Cortile, Seattle Center Pavilion.