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Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby

Published 1:30 am Thursday, July 6, 2017

Everett Children’s Concert Series: Free outdoor shows, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 17, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road; www.everettwa.gov/808. On July 6, see Mo Philips. Then on July 13, dance with the Not-Its. Tim Noah performs on July 20, Recess Monkey takes the stage July 27, Mister G is on Aug. 3, Brian Waite Band on Aug. 10 and Caspar Babypants is Aug. 17.

Marysville Children’s Concerts: Noon Wednesdays at Lions Centennial Pavilion in Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road; free; 360-363-8400; www.marysvillewa.gov. Norman Foote sings and entertains with puppets on July 19. Eric Ode gets the crowd participating in song on Aug. 2. Brian Vogan &His Good Buddies provide danceable music on Aug. 16.

Mill Creek Summer Children’s Concert Series: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, July 19 through Aug. 9 at Library Park, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Free, nonperishable food items accepted. More at www.cityofmillcreek.com/concerts. Nancy Stewart, July 19. Alley Oop, July 26. Tia Quackertunes, Aug. 2. Buck &Elizabeth, Aug. 9.

Arlington Fly-In: The airshow and so much more happen July 7-9 at the Arlington Municipal Airport. More at www.arlingtonflyin.org.

Sultan Summer Shindig: July 7-9, downtown. Includes carnival, parade on Saturday morning, street fair, live music, motorcycle and car shows, logging contests. More at www.skyvalleychamber.com.

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 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 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 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on 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 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on 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.

Where’s Waldo?: He’s hiding in Edmonds. Fifty business are participating in the sixth annual Waldo search, through July 31. Pick up a “passport” at the Edmonds Bookshop and start hunting. More information is at www.edmondsdowntown.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, July 21 and Aug. 4 for elementary school age kids. Registration required.

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.

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.

To have an event listed, submit the details to gfiege@heraldnet.com.