Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby

Published 1:30 am Friday, November 11, 2016

Neighbors: Enjoy a free evening of family fun with the telling of the Coast Salish tale, “Her First Basket,” told in Lushootseed and English and followed by a craft activity at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Red Curtain Center for the Arts, 9315 State Ave., Suite J, Marysville. Information at www.redcurtainfoundation.org or 360-322-7402.

Holiday market: The Edmonds downtown holiday market is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 to Dec. 17 near City Hall. Included is musical entertainment and a Santa photo booth. The tree-lighting event is Nov. 26 in the same location on Fifth Avenue across from the Edmonds Historical Museum.

Everett Makers Market: Shop with the family at the market for all manner of cool stuff from local crafts people, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at the family friendly Anchor Pub, 1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett.

Whidbey Children’s Theater: The group presents “The Secret Garden,” a musical adaptation Nov. 11-13 and 18-20 at 723 Camano Ave. in Langley on Whidbey Island. More at wctmagic.org.

Dogs: Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience, 2 and 6 p.m. Nov. 12, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell; npacf.org; 425-298-3449. Tickets $10 to $25.

Beavers: “All About Beavers” will include a showing of the IMAX movie “Beavers”; a presentation on beaver habits, habitat requirements and physiology, presented by Sammy the Salmon and Fred the Head, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Adopt A Stream Foundation, NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; www.streamkeeper.org; 425-316-8592. Admission is $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members/$7 non-members.

Model trains: The Swamp Creek &Western Railroad Association’s annual holiday open house is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 in the former baggage room of the Edmonds train station, 210 Railroad St., Edmonds. Model trains are a traditional, enduring fixture of the season. The layout features 400 feet of HO scale track. the train passes through miniature towns and detailed scenery. Guardians must maintain a presence while their children visit. The railroad association formed in the mid-1970s shortly before moving into the south end of the Amtrak depot. Admission is free.

Stories on stage: Performed by touring childrens theater companies, Village Theatre’s Pied Piper series features Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon and Runaway Rabbit at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Everett Performing Arts Center; Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, 2 p.m.Feb. 19, Everett Civic Auditorium; SkippyJon Jones at 2 p.m. April 15, Everett Performing Arts Center; and Junie B. Jones, 2 p.m. May 14, Everett Civic Auditorium. More about discounts if you buy all four shows at www.villagetheatre.org/everett

Sherlock Holmes: The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes is at the Pacific Science Center at the Seattle Center. The exhibit, which runs through Jan. 8, combines science with history and culture to bring to life the underpinnings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories. More at www.pacificsciencecenter.org.

Woodland Park Zoo: The zoo’s annual turkey toss is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Many of the zoo’s carnivores — wolves, lions, bears, monkeys — will be treated to fresh turkey meat. Enter the zoo through the west entrance at Phinney Avenue N. between N. 55th and 56th streets. Admission is $13.75 for ages 13-64, $9.25 for ages 3-12, and free for toddlers. Parking is $6. Fall and winter hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For more information www.zoo.org or 206-548-2500. Also, the zoo’s WildLights are on 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Jan. 1. Admission is $9.95 for teens and adults, $7.95 for children and free for toddlers.

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

Hibulb Cultural Center: Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5p.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 spring.The interactive exhibit allows visitors to explore how color has influenced Coast Salish people and how it is used today.

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 (Nov. 18, Dec. 16) are free admission nights. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006. See the new life-sized wooden pony in the Rise and Shine farm exhibit.

The Lights of Christmas Festival: The annual event at Warm Beach is 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 20-23, 26-28. Located at 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. More at www.thelightsofchristmas.com.

Pre-ballroom Dance Classes: for ages 4 to 6, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hayloft Dance Hall &Event Center, 15320 35th Ave. W, Lynnwood; www.hayloftdance.com.

Clan Heather Dancers: Scottish Highland and Irish step dance classes inEverett, Mount Vernon and Bellingham. Register for fall classes, performance and recreational dance. Everett classes meet Tuesday afternoons and evenings at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2913W. Marine View Dr.; www.ClanHeather.com.

To have an event listed, submit the details including time, date, place, cost, and a phone number or website to gfiege@heraldnet.com.