Family fun events around Snohomish County and beyond

Published 1:30 am Thursday, April 12, 2018

National Astronomy Day: Astronomy Day on April 21 is a worldwide event observed each spring and fall. The Everett Astronomical Society will be at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., in the second floor training room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a drop-in event to help families explore all aspects of the cosmos. Call 425-257-8250.

Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater: The Thumb hosts Crackpot Comedy Cavalcade 7:30 p.m. May 5 at the theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Interactive, family-friendly sketches and improv. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.

Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show: The Everett Rock & Gem Club will host its 65th annual gem, jewelry and mineral show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 5 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 at Everett Community College’s Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St., Everett. More at www.facebook.com/EverettRockClub.

MUSEUMS & ART

Imagine Children’s Museum: 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.

Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. The Schack hosts Teen Nights, free monthly events where teens learn new art techniques while creating up to four art projects. Upcoming Teen Nights are April 19 and May 10. Go to www.schack.org to learn more.

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 Jim Henson Exhibition — Imagination Unlimited.

MOHAI: The Museum of History & Industry is at 860 Terry Ave., at the south end of Lake Union, Seattle. The It’s Raining Cats and Dogs exhibit, which runs through May 31, takes a closer look at the history of Puget Sound through the stories of cats and dogs. More information is available at mohai.org.

Hibulb Cultural Center: Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free first Thursdays until 8 p.m.; 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2635; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org. The exhibit “Tulalip Indian Fair” chronicles the fair, which was held annually from 1915-1927. These agricultural fairs were another way that the federal government tried to assimilate regional tribes, with the goal of training people to be farmers — replacing the traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle. During these fair years, Tulalip people emphasized their Native handicrafts.

GO SEE DO

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.thereptile zoo.org.

Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N. More at www.zoo.org. Visit baby gorilla Yola and her family when it’s lunchtime at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $9.95 for teens and adults, $7.95 for children and free for toddlers. Enter through west entrance on Phinney Avenue N. Parking $6.

Seattle Aquarium: Marine Mammal Mania through April 15 at the aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Celebrate spring with hands-on activities, special talks and demonstrations devoted to marine mammals. For a schedule of activities, go to www.seattleaquarium.org.

GET OUT

Whale watching: Island Adventures three-hour tours depart from Everett between March and May. Tickets are $69 for adults and $49 for children. Discounts are available for seniors, military and students. Tours also leave from La Conner, Anacortes and Port Angeles throughout the whale-watching season. More at www.island-adventures.com.

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