Parents, explore local preschools and learn about the offerings in the Valley this weekend at the 13th annual Snoqualmie Valley Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair. Sno-Valley Indoor Playground hosts the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Si View Community Center in North Bend.

Nearly 30 local schools and preschool-age service providers will take part in the fair. There will also be activities for children who attend the fair, a showcase of Si View Metro Park’s community classes, and refreshments.

Sno-Valley Indoor Playground hosts the annual event to help local parents navigate the road to kindergarten readiness. Attendees will have direct access to teachers, directors of day care facilities and staff from enrichment programs.

Many Valley preschools begin their enrollment periods for the following school year in January, making the fair well-timed for families making those decisions.

“Not only is the fair a terrific opportunity for organizations to showcase their programs,” said Marni Donnelly, Sno-Valley Indoor Playground President,  “but it saves so much time for parents.”

Participants  also receive a free Resource Guide, which provides contact information and detailed descriptions of organizations registered at the fair, coupons from local businesses, and other resources for Valley families with young children.

The Sno-Valley Indoor Playground is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that offers community programs for families with children up to age 5.

For information send e-mail to Marni Donnelly at svindoorplayground@gmail.com.