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Try 'carschooling'

Audio books put wasted time in the car to good use

Date: 05/28/2012 | I Brake for Moms


Outdoors talks planned at Gold Basin campground

A series of talks are scheduled to learn about ways to enjoy summer weekends at the Gold Basin Campground Amphitheater.The campground is less than three miles east of the Verlot Public Service Center on the Mountain Loop Highway. Each presentation is free and open to the public.

Date: 05/26/2012 | Life


Ideas for weekend fun

Car show, film festival, Folklife and more

Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment


Market, music, laser light show for Darrington Day

DARRINGTON -- The second annual Darrington Day is Saturday with activities throughout town.

Date: 05/25/2012 | Local News


Let's go Cruzin'

Car show takes over downtown Everett

Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment


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Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment


Family fun at Folklife

Lots to do and see at Seattle Center

Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment


The treasures of Tut

King Tut Seattle exhibit last chance to see it in U.S. (gallery)

Date: 05/24/2012 | Local News


Beach ABCs sneak learning into fun time

The next time your family is having fun at the beach, take a moment with your kids to try writing words in the sand.

Date: 05/21/2012 | I Brake for Moms


Outdoor gear and gadgets

New products improve family time around campfire

Date: 05/19/2012 | Life


Oso Mill offers ‘open sawmill’ Saturday

For the second year, the people who run the Oso Mill are hosting an open house complete with mill demonstrations and chain saw carving competitions.The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, when an auction is scheduled for all the chain saw sculpture creations.

Date: 05/19/2012 | Life


Safety fair set for Saturday in Sultan

SULTAN -- Sky Valley families are invited to spend Saturday learning all about safety."The name of our fair is Safety Fair, and that's exactly what we focus on," Police Chief Jeff Brand said.The Sultan Safety Fair is planned from noon to 4 p.m. at First and Main streets.

Date: 05/18/2012 | Local News


Penn Cove fest features NW tribe canoe races

Canoe races have always been the centerpiece of the Penn Cove Water Festival and Saturday's event is no exception.

Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment


Elmo's in town

Sesame Street comes to Comcast, but your kids knew that

Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment


Squirrel Butter brings its funky tunes to Everett

You can get lots of diverse items at Pike Place Market, from sushi to earrings. You can also enjoy some Squirrel Butter.And on Sunday, you can savor Squirrel Butter right here in Everett.

Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment


Have fun this weekend

Hit 'Sesame Street,' see motorcycles or chow down

Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment


Splash into summer

Fairs, festivals, concerts and everything else for your calendar

Date: 05/17/2012 | Entertainment


Feed a child's mind through gardening

If you think it's hard getting kids to eat their vegetables, wait until you try recruiting them for garden work.But the challenge is worth it: Children just might add more healthy foods to their diet if they've grown them themselves.

Date: 05/17/2012 | Home and Garden


What's coming up at Everett parks

There are always lots of things going on at Everett's Parks and Recreation Department.On Wednesday, take part in the Forest Park Hill Climb, a 30-minute timed event where participants climb 12 hills.

Date: 05/12/2012 | Life


Master of the mask

Explore Camano Island studios this weekend

Date: 05/11/2012 | Life


Take Mom for a free cruise Saturday on historic boats

Go sailing: If you are still splashing about for last-minute Mother's Day ideas, why not take her out to Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island for a scenic ride on a historic vessel.And the price is right: free.

Date: 05/11/2012 | Life


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Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment


Kids’ Resources

Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.

Date: 05/07/2012 | Life


Moms skate for free Sunday

Moms who eat too much at Mother's Day brunches get to skate off some of those extra calories for free.The Comcast Community Ice Rink is hosting an Enchanted Mother's Day Skate on Sunday.

Date: 05/07/2012 | Life


Mill Creek's rec guide out

It's time to plan ahead for summer ... You know, that time of year when the kids are off school and the weather's a little better.

Date: 05/05/2012 | Life


Arlington Airport fest Saturday

ARLINGTON -- Free airplane rides for kids are among the activities Saturday at the annual Arlington Airport Appreciation Day.The event is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the airport office, 18204 59th Drive NE.

Date: 05/04/2012 | Local News


Ideas for weekend fun

Plant sale, Cinco de Mayo, and gaze at an extra-big moon

Date: 05/04/2012 | Entertainment


Thanks for the 'Memories'

Eleanor Leight stages final variety show

Date: 05/04/2012 | Entertainment


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Date: 05/04/2012 | Entertainment


Head to Arlington for a double dose of magic

Magic is in the air this weekend in Arlington where families can choose from two magic shows. Magician Joey Pipia promises no smoke or mirrors in his show, just wonder and amazement during his 60-minute show, "The Magic Chamber," on Saturday in Arlington.

Date: 05/04/2012 | Entertainment


The learning is free at libraries' classes

Cut energy costs, find a better job, spend more time with your family, spend more time for yourself, expend more energy, spend less money. Our instructions for living get more complicated every day.

Date: 04/30/2012 | Life


Shake, rattle and goo: Take your baby dancing

Toddlers, waddlers and wee creepers can exercise those rhythmic little legs in the Everett Parks Department's dance, music and movement classes.Instructor Laura Harris teaches the dance classes designed to develop the tots' motor skills and coordination and promote parent-child bonding.

Date: 04/30/2012 | Life


6 new books for nature lovers

It's always a pleasure to pick up a book or field guide pamphlet created by Rick Harbo.The writer/photographer and Harbour Publishing have that knack of packaging information, photographs and graphics in a way that keeps the pages turning.

Date: 04/28/2012 | Life


Upgrade doubles restrooms at Pike Place Market

SEATTLE -- The Pike Place Market says a three-year $68 million renovation has been completed on time and on schedule.Perhaps one of the biggest changes that visitors will notice at the Seattle tourist attraction is a doubling in the number of restrooms.

Date: 04/27/2012 | Northwest


Family-friendly cruises

Disney and several other lines sail from Seattle

Date: 04/27/2012 | Life


Ideas for weekend fun

Plant sales, football, outdoor expo, stargazing and more

Date: 04/27/2012 | Entertainment


Expo at fairgrounds promises food, fun and more

Let's translate what the third annual Evergreen Recreation and Sportsmen Expo actually means:Carnival. Championship barbecue. Kid's fishing pond.In other words: family fun.

Date: 04/27/2012 | Entertainment


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Date: 04/27/2012 | Entertainment


Wheat growers excluded from Spokane parade

SPOKANE -- Wheat may be king in the Palouse region, but don't look for its float at Spokane's annual Lilac Festival parade.

Date: 04/25/2012 | Northwest


Fantastics finale

Dance instructor Eleanor Leight's last Mother's Day show looms

Date: 04/23/2012 | Local News


Everett art center celebrates 1st birthday

Slice up the cake. Blow up the balloons. Schack Art Center is having a birthday.Schack is turning a year old and is sending out an invitation to everyone to help it celebrate May 6.There will be cake and balloons and party favors in the form of artwork that you, the guests, create.

Date: 04/23/2012 | Life


How party palaces compare

The options and prices at 5 spots for kids

Date: 04/22/2012 | Life


Spend day in water for free

How about going swimming today? Yes, indoors, and yes, it's free.Today is the city of Everett's annual April Pools Day at Forest Park Swim Center. Head there between 12:30 and 2 p.m. to take a swim and learn about water safety.

Date: 04/21/2012 | Life


Go on scavenger hunt for prizes at Seattle Center

The annual Emerald City Search, a kind of scavenger hunt around Seattle, kicks off the 10-day game Saturday.

Date: 04/20/2012 | Life


Celebrate Earth Day on Whidbey

Whidbey Island's sixth annual Earth Day festival celebrates the planet through dance, drama and a huge human peace symbol on Sunday.The Earth Day Festival begins at noon in Langley with Dances of Universal Peace, in which audience members can take part.Other events:

Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment


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Events Snohomish County

Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment


Send us your summer events

It's time to send us your fairs and festivals, your events and concerts for The Herald's annual guide to all things summer. We need to have event information in hand by May 4. Email your summer lineup to astewart@heraldnet.com with "Splash" in the subject...

Date: 04/19/2012 | Home and Garden


Sharp with knives

Carvers' tools include knowledge, knives and Band-Aids

Date: 04/17/2012 | Life


Kids Resources

Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.

Date: 04/16/2012 | Life


What's going on this week at children's museum

Imagine Children Museum is still in the Easter mood this week. Young museum visitors can hop on downstairs to the art studio and make a bunny bonnet from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Date: 04/16/2012 | Life


International children's festival happening at Seattle museum

The third annual International Children's Friendship Festival takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at MOHAI, Museum of History and Industry in Seattle.

Date: 04/16/2012 | Life


Top picks for the weekend

Garden show, tulips, fairies, Mariners, travel and more

Date: 04/13/2012 | Entertainment


Make a garden fairy, see rhodies Saturday

When all the rest of the county is heading north to the tulips Saturday, hop on a ferry to Whidbey for a little "Meerkerk Magic."

Date: 04/13/2012 | Life


In Skagit Valley, Tulip Festival now in full bloom

It's Friday the 13th and hopefully your luck is good and the tulips are blooming.The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival continues through April. Early varieties are up and more tulips are predicted to be popping through April 22.

Date: 04/13/2012 | Entertainment


Family fun calendar

Events Snohomish County

Date: 04/13/2012 | Entertainment


Ideas for weekend fun

Egg hunts, daffodils, tulips, demolition derby and more

Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment


Folklife Festival needs volunteers

The Northwest Folklife Festival is gearing up for the 41st annual event on Memorial Day weekend.Each year, the festival welcomes thousands of people to the Seattle Center for a weekend of free music, dance and the arts.

Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment


Family fun calendar

Events Snohomish County

Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment


Where to find egg hunts

Choose from events planned all around the county

Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment


What's up at Tulip Fest

Blooms predicted, plus other fun for this weekend

Date: 04/05/2012 | Entertainment


Where to find egg hunts

Choose from events planned all around the county

Date: 04/04/2012 | Entertainment


Kids Resources

Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.

Date: 04/02/2012 | Life


Laughter can teach kids how to cope

Have you ever done something funny -- put a sweater on backward, stepped in a wad of gum, spelled "happy" wrong on a birthday cake -- then laughed about it?

Date: 04/02/2012 | Life


Hey kids! Let's put on a play

Your kids are out of school for spring break. How about putting on a show?Carol Bouzoukis, a child drama specialist with 25 years of experience, has developed a way to take children's natural affinity for play acting and use it to further their all-around development.

Date: 04/02/2012 | Life


Cartoon eases doctor worries for children

Many TV shows have dispassionate origins, recycling a well-worn format or piggybacking on a trend. But the roots of "Doc McStuffins," an animated program for children ages 2 to 7, are downright maternal.

Date: 04/02/2012 | Life


Nibbles for Easter

Easter morning, before the little ones begin nibbling chocolate bunny ears, heat up a griddle for pancakes made with an assist from a trio of Easter mini pancake molds.

Date: 04/02/2012 | Life


Dancers move to guitar trio's Latin groove at Everett event

This performance is sure to be blazin' hot.The fusion of sexy Latin music and sumptuous ballet moves will toast the audience tonight when Incendio performs at Everett Civic Auditorium.

Date: 03/30/2012 | Entertainment


Tulip Festival for all ages

Flowers for parents, fun for kids

Date: 03/29/2012 | Entertainment


Sign up for North Cascades classes

Learn how to tie the perfect fly, make beautiful prints, put magic into chocolates and observe backyard birds' nests at the North Cascades Institute.A complete lineup of varied programs, lectures and hands-on classes begins this spring.

Date: 03/26/2012 | Life


Keep your kids busy with these 10 crafting tools

As spring break nears and the days get longer, many parents are searching for meaningful ways to keep children occupied. What better time to make sure your family's crafts cupboard is well stocked and up to date?

Date: 03/26/2012 | Life


It's almost tulip time

Plan your trip to the Skagit Valley for all the festival events

Date: 03/24/2012 | Life


Two fun ways to learn about the environment

OK, Mom and Dad. These two family fun offerings come with a little bit of learning about the importance of our water resources and a guided tour of the universe.But you don't have to tell the kids that.Here are the two events you can check out:

Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment


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Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment


Cama Beach poster contest marks Oceans Day

CAMANO ISLAND -- Saturday is World Oceans Day and to celebrate, state parks officials and volunteers at Cama Beach State Park are sponsoring a poster artwork session for children.

Date: 03/21/2012 | Local News


Actor and activist

George Takei of 'Star Trek' sets course for Seattle's Comicon

Date: 03/20/2012 | Entertainment


Kids’ Resources

Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.

Date: 03/19/2012 | Life


'Pirates' updated for 2012

Village Theatre gives classic a new look

Date: 03/16/2012 | Entertainment


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Date: 03/16/2012 | Entertainment


Edmonds theater tour offers look backstage

The curtain is up and the stage is set for visitors to try on costumes, look behind the scenes and take home a gift at the Driftwood Players open house Sunday.

Date: 03/12/2012 | Life


Web shows aim to get kids stoked about food

Will kids be more willing to mind the peas and cukes of proper eating if they're taught to get excited about food, cooking and nutrition via their computer screens? Two new Web series are banking that kids are hungry to know that both good food and good times can be had in the kitchen.

Date: 03/12/2012 | Life


Children's Museum plans Gymnastics Night

Kids will flip over this.

Date: 03/12/2012 | Life


Everett’s Shack Art Center offers clay day Saturday

Folks at the Schack are opening their art center up again, this time for a full day of playing with clay where visitors can attend family-friendly workshops to learn to make a clay mask or fire and take home their own raku pot.

Date: 03/12/2012 | Life


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Date: 03/09/2012 | Entertainment


Pioneer Craft Show turns back clock in Monroe

Families visiting the Pioneer Craft Show will take a step back in time and see first hand how to load a pre-1840 firearm, how to spin a wool blanket and the many kinds of things blacksmiths made back in the day.

Date: 03/09/2012 | Entertainment


2 fun plays for the family

See 'Frog Prince,' 'Junie B. Jones' in Everett

Date: 03/09/2012 | Entertainment


Evening of spaghetti and swing benefits Stanwood groups

CAMANO ISLAND -- Fundraisers to support the Stanwood Area Historical Society, Safe Harbor Free Clinic and the tourism department of the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce are scheduled for Saturday.

Date: 03/08/2012 | Local News


All aboard Whatcom Easter Train

Sometimes the Easter Bunny travels by train. Vintage train.And you get the chance to travel along to if you book a ride on the Lake Whatcom County Railway's special Easter Train.

Date: 03/05/2012 | Life


Get the kids to help make these buttery cookies

These buttery, rich vanilla shortbread cookies take just minutes to pull together. Once the dough is mixed, it's just a matter of scooping it onto the baking sheet and pressing it flat with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup. It's an ideal cookie to make with the kids.

Date: 03/05/2012 | Life


It's game on for geek girls at AFK Tavern

Girls, it's time to get your game on.Board game that is.The gaming groups GeekGirlCon and Dragonflight are inviting geek girls to test their mettle during a board game party Sunday at AFK Tavern in Everett.

Date: 03/05/2012 | Life


Tail the whales

Spot the mighty grays on viewing expeditions from Everett

Date: 03/03/2012 | Life


Arlington painting the town purple in Relay for Life fundraiser

ARLINGTON -- The people at City Hall were not to be outdone.

Date: 03/02/2012 | Local News


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Events Snohomish County

Date: 03/02/2012 | Entertainment


Celebrate, and eat, mussels in Coupeville this weekend

Head to Coupeville this weekend to celebrate Penn Cove's bountiful bivalve.The Penn Cove MusselFest runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Date: 03/02/2012 | Entertainment


Teatro Zinzanni’s ‘Caliente’ delights but the drab dinner disappoints

"Caliente," the latest Teatro Zinzanni show, brings some of the weighty issues of race, immigration, corporate raiding and unemployment to the century-old spiegeltent.

Date: 03/02/2012 | Entertainment


Marysville nursery to host berry day for kids

Those at The Plant Farm nursery in Marysville know berry season is one that little gardeners really enjoy.So why not make them a part of the berry experience, beyond just the eating part?The Plant Farm is hosting a special seminar geared to young gardeners called "Berry Good Berries."

Date: 02/27/2012 | Life


Kids’ Resources

Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Date: 02/27/2012 | Life


Kenya Safari Acrobats swing into Edmonds

The term "acrobats" hardly seems to cover it.The Kenya Safari Acrobats perform a nonstop spectacle of gravity-defying human pyramids, balancing, limbo dancing -- with fire -- hurling through hoops and eye-popping contortions.

Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment


Old favorite's new spin

Harlem Globetrotters bring new faces to Comcast Arena

Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment


Equine magic of 'Cavalia' extended at Marymoor Park

It would seem audiences can't get enough of "A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse."Even after the sale of nearly 60,000 tickets, performances for "Cavalia" are being extended for a third and final time through March 4 at Marymoor Park.

Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment


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Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment




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