Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby

Return of the Salmon Celebration: Sultan’s sixth annual celebration is 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at Osprey Park, 801 First St., Sutlan. After two years at sea, the pink salmon of the Skykomish River come back to spawn. The event includes a 5K run, riverside tours, covered wagon rides, Swil Kanim performing on violin, along with other Native American musicians, a tribute to Chief T’seul-ted, a demonstration master cedar weaver Lance Taylor of Tulalip, children’s activities, watershed education, vendors and a salmon dinner. More at www.facebook.com/sultanreturnofthesalmoncelebration.

Everett Makers’ Market: The next family friendly sale is noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at 2900 Grand Ave., Everett, next to the Choux Choux Bakery. Food, drinks and goods made by locals. More at www.facebook.com/events.

Everett Sausage Fest: The 41st annual festival is noon to midnight Sept. 29-30 and noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Entertainment, carnival rides, lots of food, kid stuff. More at www.everettsausagefest.com.

Northwest Stream Center: Presentation on the San Juan Islands’ resident killer whales, 1 p.m. Oct. 7, at the center, 600 128th St. SE in McCollum County Park, Everett. More at www.streamkeeper.org. A program on bats is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 13.

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. (The museum is closed Sept. 3-8.) 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.

Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about classes for kids and teens.

Western Heritage Center: 14405 179th Ave. SE, Building 611 on the fairgrounds, Monroe. Explore one of the most comprehensive museums of mining, logging, agriculture and early life in the Pacific Northwest. More at www.westernheritagecenter.org.

Outback Kangaroo Farm: 10030 Highway 530, east of Arlington. Take a tour of the farm to see kangaroos, alpacas, flying squirrels, peacocks, wallaroos and more.

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.

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 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 the 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 5 p.m. More at www.mopop.org. Featured is the new Jim Henson Exhibition — Imagination Unlimited.

Museum of History & Industry: Located at 860 Terry Ave., at the south end of Lake Union, Seattle. The popular exhibit Edible City: A Delicious Journey (about food and eating in the Seattle area) ends Sept. 10. More information is available at mohai.org.

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: Curiosity Days: Wellbody, a weekend of health, wellness and life sciences, is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 23-24. the center is at 200 Second Ave. N. in Seattle. Included with general admission to the museum. More information is at www.pacificsciencecenter.org. Or call 800-664-8775.

Woodland Park Zoo: One month after her birth, Seattle zoo’s baby giraffe now has a name: Lulu. See Lulu from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. daily at the giraffe barn. The zoo is at 5500 Phinney Ave. N. More at www.zoo.org.

Seattle Aquarium: Sea Otter Awareness Weekend is Sept. 23-24 at the aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way. See how biologists care for these marine mammals, including providing nutrition, training and toys. The aquarium is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For a schedule of activities, go to www.seattleaquarium.org.

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