Looking for a fun and educational activity for your family this Saturday, Sept. 17? And added bonus—it’s free!

Children’s Home Society of Washington is hosting its annual Roll & Read event at two family resource centers in King County from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families with children of all ages are welcome!

You and your family can travel through Seattle’s Lake City or downtown Kent and participate in reading activities during a guided walk. Special characters such as Cat in the Hat, Waldo, Pete the Cat and other literary friends will make appearances along the way. We are also holding a raffle for prizes!

 Walks begin every 15 minutes at the North Seattle Family Resource Center and the South King County Family Resource Center in Kent. You can walk, push a stroller or pull a wagon.

We want to thank our supporters for helping with this event!

North King County: Seattle Public Library – Lake City branch, Literary Source and Children's Home Society of Washington's Parent-Child Home Program.

South King County: Children’s Home Society of Washington’s Parents as Teachers program, Kent Fire Department, King County Library – Kent branch, Chipotle, Dairy Queen, Cold Stone Creamery, Kona Kai Coffee, Maggie’s on Meeker, Meridian-Kent Kiwanis, Seattle & King County Public Health, United Healthcare and King County Metro Transit. 

For more information about Roll & Read at the North Seattle Family Resource Center, call 206-364-7930. For more information about Roll & Read at the South King County Family Resource Center, call 253-854-0700.

Cindy Berg is the community director for services in South King County.