Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby
Published 1:30 am Friday, October 21, 2016
Snohomish Valley Festival of Pumpkins: Through Oct. 31 at Bailey’s, Bob’s, Carleton’s, Craven’s, Stocker’s, Swan’s Trail, and Thomas family farms. More at www.festivalofpumpkins.org.
Foster’s Corn Maze: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 5818 Highway 530, Arlington. Night Maze 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29.
Party time for mom and son: Dress in your Halloween costume for the Monster Mash mother-son party. All ages are welcome at the event set for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at Floral Hall in Forest Park. Dance, be silly and enjoy activities and light refreshments. Register under mother’s name. Cost is $29 per mother-child pair; $6 each additional child. Call 425-257-8300 ext. 2.
Costume Carnival: Mountlake Terrace Dance and Fitness and Kontagious Performing Company will host the 10th annual Costume Carnival from 5 to 9 p.m Oct. 29 at Terrace Park School, 5409 228th St. SW, adjacent to the Recreation Pavilion. The city-sponsored event includes harvest festival activities, snacks, games, crafts, costumes, dancing and dance performances. Tickets are $5, or $10 per family. More information: 425-640-3107.
Everett Makers Market: Fun art and craft event featuring stuff made in Everett. Starts at noon Oct. 22 at the Anchor Pub, east end of Hewitt, Everett.
Skykomish Great Northern and Cascade Railroad: There’s still time for a free ride on the 1/8 scale train, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends through Nov. 1. Off U.S. 2 in downtown Skykomish. More at www.gncrailway.org.
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.
Lego Americana Roadshow: See this installation of Lego replicas of our nation’s landmarks at the Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. Hours are 10 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 30.
Bat Lady: Attention all ghosts and goblins, the Bat Lady will be at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. The Bat Lady also goes by the name of Barbara Ogaard. She rehabilitates injured bats for the Sarvey Wildlife Center and is a researcher for Bat’s Northwest. Learn about what bats eat and how they actually help people.
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about 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 (Oct. 21, Nov 18, Dec. 16) are free admission nightsk. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006. Halloween with the Lights On is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29. Wear a costume, play special games and eat spooky treats and watch the story “The 13 Nights of Halloween” come to life.
Teddy Bear Breakfast: Tickets are on sale through Nov. 8 for Providence General Children’s Association’s Teddy Bear Breakfast. The event is scheduled for Dec. 3, from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m., at the Tulalip Resort. The event features children’s entertainer Tim Noah, an opportunity to view decorated trees, receive a one-of-a-kind color book, participate in a raffle and visit the teddy bear store. Bring your own camera for pictures with Santa. Proceeds support the healthcare needs of children in our community. Tickets are $30 each and are available by phone at 425-317-9825 or email at teddybearbreakfast@gmail.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;
To have an event listed, submit the details including time, date, place, cost, and a phone number or website to gfiege@heraldnet.com.
