Weekend best bets: Fall fun, live music, racing, bats, swimming …

Free fun: Check out the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett for free from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday. There are newly renovated exhibits, including new murals on the play stage and energy tracks that let kids experiment with rubber balls on a series of tracks.

Goblin Splash: Take your kids to play in the water from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the swim center at Forest Park, Everett. For ages 3 through 15. Enjoy some not-too-scary high jinks, play games and sample refreshments. Bring a can of food or monetary donation and swim fee-free.

Music and drinks: Check out the band Pickwick on Friday at a gala in Everett. It’s part of the Everett Music Initiative. Read more in our story.

Speed: Endurocross — off-road, indoor motorcycle racing — comes to Everett on Saturday. Riders navigate a track filled with obstacles, including boulders, logs, sand and a water hole. Spectators are welcome to watch practices for free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Xfinity Arena in Everett. The main event, $10 to $45, is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Get more info and buy tickets.

Bats! The Bat Lady will be at Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center, Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, at 7 p.m. on Friday. Register by calling 425-316-8592; $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members.

October fun: Make the most of fall by checking out a pumpkin farm or scaring yourself silly in a haunted house.

Soft: If you like to knit, spin, weave or crochet, check out Fiber Fusion at the fairgrounds in Monroe on Saturday and Sunday. There will be demonstrations, classes, live animals and more than 60 vendors.

Elegant: Olympic Ballet Theatre opens its 35th performance season Saturday with its Beaux Arts gala. The elegant fundraiser includes performances by Olympic Ballet dancers, as well as dinner and auctions. Get the details in our story.

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