Family and kid-friendly events around Snohomish County

Published 1:30 am Thursday, March 28, 2019

Experience virtual reality: Interactive virtual reality demonstrations will be held at the Everett Public Library, at 2702 Hoyt Ave., three days a week in April, May and June. Each participant will have the chance to try out a 15-minute session on either an Oculus Rift or Oculus Go headset. The virtual reality sessions are free and open on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions will take place on the following times and days: 2 to 4 p.m.Wednesdays, noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. ¥ou must be at least 13 years of age. Participants younger than 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Call 425-257-8000 or visit www.epls.org/VR for more information.

Cougars: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife cougar scientist Brian Kertson will be talk about cougars at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s NW Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Kertson will go over cougar ecology, behavior and management. At this event, you will learn how to identify signs of cougars in the woods and how to co-exist with them. Reservations are required by calling 425-316-8592. Tickets are $5 for members or $7 for non-members. The presentation is geared for children in fifth grade and up, as well as adults.

Gem show: The annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show, sponsored by the Everett Rock & Gem Club, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 at Everett Community College’s Walt Price Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St.,Everett. Admission is free. More at everettrockclub.com.

FAST & COOL

Angel of the Winds Community Ice Rink: Skate on an NHL regulation ice sheet. Cheap skate times are 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Sunday, and open to skaters of all skill levels and interests. Group rates and punch cards available. Military discount is $1 off admission price. The ice rink is adjacent to the main Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Suite 200, Everett. Call 425-322-2653 or go to www.angelofthewindsarena.com.

Lynnwood Ice Center: Public ice skating sessions are offered at various times seven days a week at the ice skating rink, 19803 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call 425-640-9999. More at lynnwoodicecenter.com.

GO SEE DO

Northwest Stream Center: Want to see trout and crawfish? How about strolling in solitude on an elevated nature trail above a deep forest floor and surrounding wetlands next to a salmon stream? Visit the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Last admission is at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 students, $7 adults and $6 seniors. Free to members and children 4 and younger. Call 425-316-8592 or go to www.streamkeeper.org.

High Trek Adventures: Ride an aerial ropes course and zip lines at Paine Field Community Park, 11928 Beverly Park Road, Everett. There are three levels of difficulty, with 60 different obstacles. The longest zip line travels 250 feet. It’s for ages 4 and up. More at www.hightrekeverett.com.

Summit Everett: The climbing gym at 2820 Rucker Ave. features top rope climbing, auto belay and bouldering. It’s open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. More at www.summiteverett.com.

Paine Field: The Snohomish County Airport is home to several aviation attractions, including the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, Historic Flight Foundation and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center. Find information at www.painefield.com/9/Visiting.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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 from 6 to 8 p.m. Upcoming Teen Nights are April 18 and May 16. Schack classes include drawing, printmaking, basketry, jewelry and metalsmithing, encaustic painting, fused glass and blown glass. Go to www.schack.org to learn more.

Imagine Children’s Museum: Hands-on exhibits for kids 1-12, plus a water-play area and a rooftop playground. 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 www.imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006.

Museum of Pop Culture: The museum (formerly EMP) at the Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Ave. N., has exhibits about science fiction and fantasy, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, “Star Trek,” indie games, horror films and more. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More at www.mopop.org.

MOHAI: The Museum of History & Industry is at 860 Terry Ave., at the south end of Lake Union, Seattle. Through April 28, see “Live Wires: The Cable TV Revolution.” From pioneer broadcasts to modern broadband, Northwest innovators led the nation in the cable TV revolution. Live Wires tells the story of the men and women who launched the first cable systems, shaped an industry and changed American viewing habits forever.

Hibulb Cultural Center: The interactive displays introduce you to the legacy of the Tulalip people by giving you a historic perspective of the bands that make up the Tulalip Tribes. These stories are told in Lushootseed and English. 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.

ZOOS & AQUARIUMS

Outback Kangaroo Farm: 10030 Highway 530, east of Arlington. Take a tour of the farm to see kangaroos, alpacas, flying squirrels, peacocks, wallaroos and more. Call 360-403-7474. More at www.outbackkangaroofarm.com.

The Reptile Zoo: The zoo is at 22715 U.S. 2, east of Monroe. Get hands-on with lizards, snakes, an albino alligator and other reptiles. More information at www.thereptilezoo.org.

Seattle Aquarium: March features several members-only events at the aquarium at 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. Celebrate spring April 5-14 with Marine Mammal Mania, featuring hands-on activities, special talks and demonstrations devoted to marine mammals. For a schedule of activities, go to www.seattleaquarium.org.

Woodland Park Zoo: The animals will celebrate Easter the wild way from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20. They’ll nibble on specially made Easter baskets lined with flowers, berries and other favorite treats. Admission is $14.95 for teens and adults, $11.95 for children and free for toddlers. The zoo is at 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. Enter hrough west entrance on Phinney Avenue N. Parking $6. Call 206-548-2500. More at www.zoo.org.

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