Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby

Published 1:30 am Friday, January 6, 2017

Seafloat Scramble: Langley on Whidbey Island hosts a treasure hunt for hand-blown glass orbs, starting at 11 a.m. Jan. 7 in Seawall Park off First Street. Free. About 500 glass floats will be hidden. More at www.facebook.com/Langley-Main-Street-Association.

Neighbors Night: 7 p.m. Jan. 7, Red Curtain Arts Center, 9315 State Ave. Suite J, Marysville. Hear the tale of the “Mudswallows House,” told in English and Lushootseed, a Coast Salish language, then decorate a bird house. In the story, all the birds gather to learn how to make their homes. Mudswallow wanted to talk while being instructed, so when it comes time to build she doesn’t know how to make her home. Admission is $5 for adults, and free for all children. Refreshments are available for purchase at the snack bar.

Starlight Beach Walks: The WSU Beach Watchers and Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee offer free nighttime low tide beach walks. Bring a flashlight and wear warm layers and boots. Mukilteo Starlight Beach Walk is 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, starting at the shelter next to the restrooms at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo. Parking is $2 or free for Mukilteo residents with a pass. Edmonds Starlight Beach Walk is 7:15 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Olympic Beach Visitor Station, 200 Admiral Way, Edmonds.

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 from the state, the museum now admits four people for $3 each per EBT card per visit.

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 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 spring. The interactive exhibit allows visitors to explore how color has influenced Coast Salish people and how it is used today.

Pacific Science Center: The 43rd annual model railroad show at the center is Jan. 14-16 at the Seattle Center. The show includes interactive trains, dozens of miniature layouts and a chance to meet the engineers behind the models. Complete your visit with the “Rocky Mountain Express,” showing the Boeing IMAX theater. More at www.pacificsciencecenter.org/model-railroad-weekend.

Woodland Park Zoo: Even in the winter, Seattle’s zoo is busy. For information, go to www.zoo.org.

Seattle Aquarium: Likewise, the aquarium is a good place to take kids when it’s cold outside. More information is available at www.seattleaquarium.org.

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