Forest Park Animal Farm: The farm is open for the season, just off Mukilteo Boulevard in Everett. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from June 24 through Aug. 20. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Learn more at everettwa.gov/773/Animal-Farm.
Summer Beach Days: Learn more about the creatures on your beaches. The Washington State University Extension Snohomish County Beach Watchers plan to offer free low tide exploration events this summer at Kayak Point County Park, 15711 Marine Drive NE, Stanwood; Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo; and Olympic Beach, 200 Admiral Way, Edmonds. More at www.facebook.com/snohomishbeachwatchers.
At Kayak Point, the WSU Beach Watchers will be on hand from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on June 25, 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. June 26, 1 to 3 p.m. June 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 10, noon to 2 p.m. July 11, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 23, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. July 24, noon to 2 p.m. July 25, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 22.
In Mukilteo, Beach Watchers will be there from 10 a.m. to noon on June 23, 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. June 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 25, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. July 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. July 22, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 23, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. July 24, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20, and 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Aug. 21.
At Olympic, times and dates are 1 to 3 p.m. on June 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 10, 9 to 11 a.m. July 21, noon to 2 p.m. July 25, and 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19.
Everett Makers Market: Noon to 6 p.m. June 24, Wetmore Plaza, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Shop, activities for kids, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sno-Isle Food Coop, and more. Check out www.facebook.com/EverettMakersMarket.
Skandia Midsommarfest: Free from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore. Music, dance, kids’ activities, crafts, flower crowns, mini dance lessons, pole raising. More at www.skandia-folkdance.org.
History &Heritage Days at Lynnwood’s Heritage Park: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8 and Aug. 12 at the park, 19921 Poplar Way. Tour the trolley, get a conductor’s hat, use the photo booth, visit the museum, watch a giant Lego trolley being built.
Imagine Children’s Museum: Located at 1502 Wall St., Everett. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Each third Friday of the month are free admission nights. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006. For holders of Electronic Benefits Transfer cards, the museum admits four people for $3 each per card per visit. Join the science sleuths 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, June 23, July 21 and Aug. 4 for elementary school age kids. Registration required.
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about classes for kids and teens.
The Reptile Zoo: 22715 U.S. 2, east of Monroe. Get hands-on with lizards, snakes, an albino alligator and other reptiles. More information at www.thereptilezoo.org.
Western Heritage Center: 14405 179th Ave. SE, Building 611 on the fairgrounds, Monroe. More at www.westernheritagecenter.org.
Outback Kangaroo Farm: 10030 Highway 530, east of Arlington. More at www.outbackkangaroofarm.com.
Canopy Tours Northwest Zipline Adventures: Learn more about this zipline outing through the woods on Camano Island by visiting canopytoursnw.com. Or call 360-387-5807.
Hibulb Cultural Center: Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free first Thursdays until 8 p.m.; 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2635; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org. Vibrant Beauty: Colors of Our Collection is displayed until fall. The interactive exhibit allows visitors to explore how color has influenced Coast Salish people and how it is used today.
Paine Field: The Snohomish County Airport is home to several aviation attractions, including: Flying Heritage &Combat Armor Museum, Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour, Historic Flight Foundation and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center. Find information at www.painefield.com/9/Visiting.
Museum of Pop Culture: The museum (formerly EMP) at the Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Ave. N., has current exhibits about science fiction and fantasy, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Star Trek, indie games, the Seattle Seahawks, horror films and more. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept. 5. More at www.mopop.org. Featured is the new Jim Henson Exhibition — Imagination Unlimited.
Burke Museum: The museum is at the corner of NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE in Seattle. Great exhibits about natural history and culture. More at www.burkemuseum.org.
Pacific Science Center: See the Terracotta Warriors from China through Sept. 4. The center is at 200 Second Ave. N. More information about these artifacts from China is at www.pacificsciencecenter.org/terracotta-warriors.
Woodland Park Zoo: Seattle’s zoo, at 5500 Phinney Ave. N., is busy this summer. For information, go to www.zoo.org. The butterfly garden is back. Through Sept. 4, see 500 free-flying butterflies representing 15 species native to North America.
Seattle Aquarium: At 1483 Alaskan Way, the aquarium is a good place to take kids during long summer days. More information is available at www.seattleaquarium.org.
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