Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby

Published 1:30 am Friday, February 10, 2017

“Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters”: The Village Theatre Pied Piper Program presents the Dallas Children’s Theater production of the musical play based on the book by John Steptoe at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Steptoe’s daughter Bweela, will attend the performance to promote her father’s artwork and books. As a girl, she was the model for the art in the book, which is a Cinderella tale. Recommended for grades 1-6. Tickets are $15. Call 425-257-8600.

Everett Maker’s Market: The next market for all ages is noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Anchor Pub, 1001 Hewitt Ave. More at www.facebook.com/EverettMakersMarket. Get a free photo taken with your Valentine.

Doktor Kaboom: The Electricity Tour arrives at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Learn about the fundamentals of electrical energy. Call 425-298-3449.

Great Northwest Glass Quest: Find your own hand-blown glass float during this treasure hunt Feb. 17-26 in Stanwood and on Camano Island. Pick up a guide book at A Guilded Gallery or the UPS store in downtown Stanwood, or the Visitor Information Center on Camano Island. More information, including a link to a download of the guidebook, is at thegreatnwglassquest.com.

Harlem Globetrotters: The beloved clowns of the hardwood perform at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. If your kids haven’t seen this talented bunch yet, now might be a good time to go. Tickets start at $30. Go to xfinityarenaateverett.ticketoffices.com/Harlem+Globetrotters.

Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival: The 12th annual festival is Feb. 25 and 26. Learn about our region’s migratory birds during the festival, based at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. More information is at www.snowgoosefest.org.

Make a wreath: Bring your family to a wreath-making class at Hazel Blue Acres Farm. Blueberry bush trimmings are used to make the colorful wreaths. One-hour classes are throughout the day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Feb. 10, 18, 25 and 27. Reservations are required. Call 360-770-7261. Cost is $20. Blueberry trimmings, wreath form, wreath crimper and refreshments provided. Participants are advised to bring gloves, pruners and a sack lunch. The farm is located at 430 Hevly Road, Arlington.

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: See the Terracotta Warriors, coming in April to the center and exhibited throughout the summer. More information about these artifacts from China is at www.pacificsciencecenter.org/terracotta-warriors.

Woodland Park Zoo: Even in the winter, Seattle’s zoo is busy. For information, go to www.zoo.org. See the new otter pups born in December.

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 to gfiege@heraldnet.com.