Family Fun Calendar

Published 9:00 pm Thursday, September 29, 2005

Pumpkin patches &corn mazes

Snohomish and Island counties

Ballfield Farm: 24030 Highway 9 NE, Arlington; 360-435-2556. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Ride a coach pulled by an antique tractor.

Biringer Farms: 4625 40th Place N.E., between Everett and Marysville off Highway 529; 425-259-0255, www.biringerfarm.com. Features a corn maze and the Pumpkin Country patch. This year’s maze is the shape of a giant salmon the size of 12 football fields, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31, $7. Fright nights on the farm, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 through 29, $10. Pumpkin Country, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Oct. 30, $7. No frills u-pick pumpkin patch, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Bob’s Corn: 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish; 360-668-2506. Corn maze, open 10 a.m. to dusk daily, evening by appointment, pumpkin patch open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Barn-themed 10-acre corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch with 20 varieties, hay rides on weekends in Oct. Daytime admission: $5, $4 ages 5 through 12, $20 family. After dark: $7, $6 ages 5 through 12, $25 family. Fourth annual Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins, through Oct. 31.

Carleton Farm: 830 Sunnyside Blvd. SE, Everett; 425-334-2297. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Four acre “Windmills” corn maze and farm animals daily. Hayrides and pumpkin canon on weekends. Fourth annual Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins, through Oct. 31.

Craven Farm Pumpkin Patch: 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish; 360-568-2601, www.cravenfarm.com. Open 9:30 a.m. to dusk daily Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Storytime tours, 20 acres of pumpkins, baby farm animals, 10-acre corn maze with an Alice In Pumpkinland theme, nursery rhyme scenes, tractor-drawn hay rides from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, scarecrow-making, pumpkin slinger, $5. Fourth annual Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins, through Oct. 31.

Fairbank Farm: 15308 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-743-3694. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Oct., 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday Oct. 4 through Oct. 31. A hands on animal and pumpkin farm, school group tours, $2.50, $5 school group tour includes pumpkin.

The Farm: 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish; 425-334-4124, www.thefarm1.com. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Washington State Corn Maze is 12-acres and features state landmarks with educational rest stations, scavenger hunt, $5, $20 family. Features pumpkin patch, petting farm, 18-hole putting course, barn maze, wagon rides and hay maze, $2 hay maze. Fourth annual Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins, through Oct. 31.

Foster’s Produce and Corn Maze: 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington; 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Features five-acre “Charlie Brown and the search for the Great Pumpkin” corn maze, $4, and u-pick pumpkin patch. Animal barn, antique row, fall nursery, gift barn, “Kidz Corral” and “Spooktacular Hay Maze.”

Pumpkin Place: 8203 Marsh Road, Snohomish; 425-314-2436. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkins. Fourth annual Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins, through Oct. 31.

Pumpkins for Literacy: Smokey Point Plant Farm, 16622 Twin Lakes Road, Arlington; 360-659-6236. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Oct. 8 through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkins. Free hay rides, petting zoo, train rides and bouncy house on weekends.

Shuh Farms: 9828 Highway 532, Stanwood; 360-629-6455. Open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin. Features eight acre “Statue of Liberty” corn maze, $7.50, $4 ages 6 through 17 and seniors.

Stocker Farms: 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish; 360-568-7391, www.stockerfarms.com. Open 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 30, 4 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31. Help the Silvertips “check hunger” in this 10-acre Silvertips-logo shaped corn maze, $7, $1 off admission with canned food item. “Field of Screams,” 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 7 through 29 and Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin patch at Stocker Farms Market, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 30 through Oct. 31. U-pick pumpkin patch at corn maze, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 1 through 31. $1 pedometer rental benefits the Snohomish Food Bank. Fourth annual Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins, through Oct. 31.

Halloween events/ harvest festivals

Snohomish and Island counties

A Farmers Market Harvest Faire: Indoor and outdoor vendor booths, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2. Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood; 360-652-5708, www. holidayfaire.com.

Harvest festival: Paint a pumpkin, enter a scarecrow contest, juried craft fair, live music, wine tasting, pony rides, train rides, children’s events, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 9, $3 paint a pumpkin, $15 scarecrow building. Country Village, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillage bothell.com.

Harvest party: City of Arlington hosted event featuring games, trick or treating, children’s activities, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8, York Park, 3209 180th St. NE, Smokey Point; 360-403-3448.

Haunted Forest: Everett Jaycees and the Greater Everett Community Foundation’s annual haunted forest at Forest Park is suitable for children ages 5 and older, 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20, 23, 27, 30, 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 31, $7, $1 off with canned food donation. Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300.

Goblin Splash: Everett Parks &Recreation sponsored Halloween activity includes swimming, cupcake walk, pumpkin toss and pin the nose on the pumpkin, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Forest Park Swim Center, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8309.

Wild Things Family Costume Party: Themed on the book “Where the Wild Things Are,” includes costume parade, black light art in the dark, flashlight maze, castle creature rumpus, pumpkin glow and treats, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22, $8, $20 member family, $30 non-member family, reservations required. Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, ext. 1014, www.imaginecm.org.

Harvest Festival Fiesta: Games booths for preschool and elementary ages, treats, children’s crafts and activities, 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29, First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-259-9166.

The Pumpkin Patch Party: Harvest carnival with inflatables, pony rides, carnival games and candy, 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, $3, Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-339-3303, ext. 113.

Festival of Faith and Fun 2005: Fall party with games, activities and snacks, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish; 360-568-2700.

Seattle and beyond

Festival of Family Farms: Free self-guided farm tours at 15 farms in the Skagit Valley, includes children’s activities, farmstands, food, educational exhibits, pumpkin patches and u-pick sessions, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 2. Farm maps available, various locations; 360-428-4270, www.festivaloffamilyfarms.com.

Harvest Celebration Farm Tour: Seventh annual free self-guided farm tour at 26 farms in King County, includes children’s activities, farm animals, hay rides, corn mazes, farm stands, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1, $10 suggested donation. Farm maps available, various locations; 206-205-3206.

Fright Fest: Haunted house, street of screams, Sideshow Bennie’s Carnival of Wonders and Enchanted Village rides, 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 1 through 30, $20.99. Wild Waves and Enchanted Village, I-5 exit 142B on Enchanted Village Parkway, Federal Way; www.sixflags.com/parks/enchantedvillage.

Haunted Trails &Pumpkin Fest: Bastyr University’s haunted forest trails wind through St. Edward State Park, suitable for ages 6 and older, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, $9, $8 with canned food donation. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive, NE, Kenmore; 425-602-3303, www.bastyr.edu.

Halloween Family Fun Celebration: Enjoy Halloween activities while shopping, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15, Snohomish County Goodwill stores, various locations; 877-448-3466.

Halloween festivities: Scavenger hunt, animal pumpkin treats, guessing games, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 through 30, $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 through 12. Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; www.cougarmountainzoo.org.

Trick or Treat on the Waterfront: Halloween party with refreshments, entertainment, arts and crafts and guest appearances by J.P. Patches and the Seafair Pirates, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 30, $12, $8 ages 6 through 12, $5 ages 3 through 5. Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4320, www.seattleaquarium.org.

Special events

Snohomish and Island counties

Writing critique workshops: Writing instructors lead workshops, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30, $55, Edmonds Community College, Snoqualmie Hall, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-771-0228.

Wine and Beer Fest: Country Cottage Wine Merchants third annual show features representatives from 15 wineries and 12 breweries, 4 to 10 p.m. Oct. 1, $30, $25 advance, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-481-5444.

Write on the Sound: Writers’ conference presented by the Edmonds Arts Commission, Oct. 1 and 2, registration required, $125, $68 one-day. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0228.

Doll, teddy bear and toy show and sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1, $5, $4 seniors, PUD Building, 2320 California St., Everett; 360-794-9772.

Coastal Gathering: The ninth annual Everett Community College Coastal Gathering features the dedication of the new killer whale/thunderbird totem pole, dance performances, local artists and vendors, 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 1. Parks Student Union Multipurpose Room, 2000 Tower St., Everett; 425-388-9268.

Bingo: 11 a.m. first and third Mondays of month at Granville Grange, 9401 163rd St. NE, Granite Falls; 360-691-7867.

Everett Chess Club: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, open to all ages and skill levels. Now featuring tournaments and lessons. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.

Foster’s Produce and Corn Maze: 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington; 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. Features farm-animal barn, ice cream, European antiques, flower garden, gift barn, goat walk and hay maze.

Horse Country Farm: 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com. Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 10 up.

Psychic fair: Triway Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek; 425-338-3663, 425-562-4777. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. second Saturdays. Psychic professionals provide services and gift items for sale.

Seattle and beyond

International model train and circus builders show: The 21st annual Lynden Lions Club show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, $5, $4 seniors, $3.50 ages 6 through 12, Henry Jansen Agricultural Building, NW Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden; 360-354-2993.

Tacoma Fall RV show: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 through 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 9, $9, $7 seniors weekdays, $5 ages 6 through 16, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma; www.tacoma fallrvshow.com.

Singles

Snohomish and Island counties

Everett Mountaineers Singles: Social group for singles, offers hiking, walks, dining, golf, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and dancing. Meets second Wednesdays of each month at Alfy’s, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Email singles@everettmountaineers.org.

Friday night singles dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, 8 p.m. to midnight first Friday of each month, $8, 21 and older only. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.

Non Smoking Single 60’s Group: Activities include potlucks, games, tours, bridge, bowling, plays and dining out; 425-335-5936, 360-653-7858.

Sno-Co Singles: Active social group for ages 40 and older. Events include dining, dances, potlucks and games. Breakfast, 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Village Inn, 8525 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call Carmen, 425-710-0082 or Darlene, 425-745-2250.

Kid stuff

Snohomish and Island counties

Boys and Girls Club: Gymnastics and dance classes for kids and families include gymnastics 1 through 3, preschool creative movements, children’s dance 1. For information, call 425-334-7766 or 425-397-3964.

City of Lynnwood: The city of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers classes for youth and families. Discounts are offered to residents of Lynnwood. For information and registration, call the Lynnwood Recreation Center, 425-771-4030.

* Night Waves, grades 7 to 12, 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, $3.

Everett Public Library: All children’s events are free and held at the library locations, unless otherwise marked. Some classes require registration. Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett, 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-257-8250.

* Play group for parents and children, a drop-in play group, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen.

* Puppet show, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, main.

* Teen Read Week, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, main; 4 p.m. Oct. 19, Evergreen.

* Baby storytimes, up to 23 months, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3, 17, 24, main.

* Storytimes for ages 2 to 3, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 5 through Dec. 7, main.

* Storytimes for age 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oct. 6 through Dec. 6, main.

* Family storytimes, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 5 through Dec. 7, Evergreen.

Granite Falls Library: 715 E. Galena, Granite Falls; 360-691-6087.

* “In Service: Life Downstairs,” presentation by Tames Alan, 7 p.m. Oct. 11.

* A Ghosthunter speaks,” Shannon Stidman discusses experiences as a ghost hunter, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25.

Seattle and beyond

Barnes &Noble events: 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville; 425-398-1990. Weekly story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays; story time, 11 a.m. Saturdays.

Soundbridge: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-336-6600. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $7, $5 children. Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center features exhibits, classes and opportunities to meet Seattle Symphony musicians. Class costs vary; reservations required.

Zoos and Wildlife

Seattle and beyond

Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. $8.75, $8 seniors, $7 ages 4 to 13. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5. “Water’s Edge,” juried exhibition of quilts by Contemporary QuiltArt Association members, Oct. 8 through Jan. 31.

Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $10 ages 13 to 64, $7 ages 3 to 12, toddlers are free. Parking $3.50. Butterflies &Blooms, through Sept. 30, $1.

Museums

Snohomish and Island counties

Edmonds Historical Museum: 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds City Hall, Edmonds; 425-774-0900, www.historicedmonds.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children; group tours available. “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage,” ongoing.

Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. $6, free 12 months and younger. Museum’s first birthday party, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 9.

Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-3873. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Exhibits include a house built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, various permanent displays focusing on the first residents, schools and history of Lake Stevens, 350 historical photographs on permanent display. Group tours by appointment.

Museum of Snohomish County History: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022, www.snoco museum.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Current exhibit: “Industry on Parade: Early Enterprise in Snohomish County.” “Yesterday’s Tomorrows: Past Visions of the American Future,” a traveling exhibition exploring the history of the future, opening Oct. 22.

Seattle and beyond

Children’s Museum: 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-441-1768, www.thechildrensmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $7.50, $6 grandparents. The Magic School Bus “Kicks Up a Storm” exhibit, through Nov. 27.

Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $9.50 exhibits, $7 seniors and juniors; $8 IMAX, $7 seniors and juniors; $14.50 exhibits and IMAX, $12 seniors and juniors; $5 Thursday laser light shows; $7.50 Friday and Saturday laser light shows. A science and educational museum with evening laser shows and an IMAX theater. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs, Tropical Butterfly House, Insect Village, Tech Zone and Water Works.

Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org. $12.95, $8.95 ages 7 to 17 and seniors. Combined tickets with Experience Music Project available. Combines artifacts, storytelling and information in environments that offer visitors a peek at “alternative worlds,” promotes science literacy and celebrates the creators and creations of science fiction.

Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $8, $7 seniors, $6 student and military.