Events for families in Snohomish County and beyond
Published 8:11 am Thursday, June 23, 2016
Events
Animals: The Animal Farm at Forest Park in Everett opens for the summer on June 25. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ducks, sheep, goats, hens, rabbits, more. Free but donations welcome; everettwa.gov/773.
Ridiculous: Magician Jeff Evans hosts the “Magically Ridiculous Game Show” at 1:30 p.m. June 25 at the Mountlake Terrace Library. For kids ages 5 to 11.
Legos: A Lego building session is at 2 p.m. June 25 at the Edmonds Library. For ages 5 and older.
Puppets: See the story of the hare and tortoise, with a new modern spin, at 2 p.m. June 25 at the Mill Creek City Hall Annex, 15720 Main Street, Suite 130. For all ages.
Park party: Enjoy a party at Bridle Trails Park from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 25, 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland. The event is like an old-fashioned county fair with pony rides, face painting, games, equestrian demonstrations and more; http://bit.ly/28N0ckQ.
Arts: The Shoreline Arts Festival is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 25 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 26 at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE. The vent includes art for sale, children’s theater, music, hands-on art stations for all ages and more; http://www.shorelinearts.net/shoreline-arts-festival/
Prints: A free, drop-in printmaking workshop is from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 25 and 26 at Cedar River Watershed Education Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Road, North Bend; http://bit.ly/JZfCAj.
Magic: A magic show for families is at 1 p.m. at 3 p.m. June 25 at the theater at the Seattle Center. $5, 3 and under free; www.seattlemagicshow.com.
Dye: Learn how to tie-dye socks using indigo dye from 1 to 3 p.m. June 26 at the Edmonds Native Plant Demonstration Garden, 95 Pine St. Free but donations welcome to cover costs of material. Register in advance: 425-293-2175, aprilrichardson1@msn.com.
Henna: Teens can learn how to make henna tattoos from 2 to 3 p.m. June 28 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Register in advance at http://goo.gl/5GN3My.
Beach: WSU Beachwaters’ naturalists offer storytime for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. June 29 at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.
Wild: Meet the raptors from Sarvey Wildlife Center at 2 p.m. June 29 at Presidents Elementary, 505 E Third St., Arlington.
Walk: Tour the new boardwalk at the NW Stream Center at 7:30 p.m. June 30, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. For middle-school aged kids to adults. $10, reigster at 425-316-8592.
Fairies: Take the ferry to Whidbey Island and make your own fairy house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 at Meerkerk Garden, 2 miles south of Greenbank. Natural materials are provided but feel free to bring your own additions. $10, 12 and under free; www.meerkerkgardens.org.
Stage
Music Musical storytime, Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center, 200 University St. Kids explore classic musical stories through games, song and dance in this 30-minute class, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., children can see, touch and play real instruments. Suggested donation is $10; www.seattlesymphony.org.
Exhibits
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about classes for kids and teens.
Imagine Children’s Museum: 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 is Free Friday Night Live. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006.
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