Evergreen State Fair: Aug. 23 through Sept. 3, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; www.evergreenfair.org. Equestrian shows, rodeo, lumberjack shows, fireworks, speedway events, animal barns and judging, petting zoo, duck races, pony rides, special displays, contests, roving entertainment, stadium concerts, courtyard concerts and vendors. Cost is $8 to $12, kids 5 and younger free. One-day parking is $10.
Everett Children’s Concert Series: Free outdoor shows, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 23, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road. Last, but not least, the Aug. 23 show has Eric Herman & Puppy Dog Dave singing cool tunes for kids.
A Wallace Falls evening: 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Wallace Falls State Park, 14503 Wallace Lake Road, Gold Bar. Meet state park staff in the park’s amphitheater and discover flora and fauna unique to the Pacific Northwest. Learn how to safely interact with wildlife and identify local plants. Find out about the region’s fascinating history. Topics change monthly. A Discover Pass is required for park entrance. Call 425-455-7010 or email joy.kacoroski@parks.wa.gov.
Monroe Fair Days Parade: The Evergreen State Fair parade is 11 a.m. Aug. 25 on Main Street in downtown Monroe; 360-794-5488; www.evergreenfair.org. Free.
Moonlight Beach Adventure: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Marina Beach, 470 Admiral Way S., Edmonds; www.edmondswa.gov. Interpretive program. See and touch live creatures brought to shore by volunteer scuba divers. Dress warm and bring a flashlight. Free.
Darrington Car Show: This second annual event, sponsored by the Red Top Tavern, is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 on Darrington Street; www.discoverdarrington.com/festivals-events/darrington-cruise-in.
Stanwood Classic Car Show: The show is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. Features cars, trucks, motorcycles, door prizes, food, music, raffles and prizes. More at stanwoodseniorcenter.org.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: The festival is 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9, Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo. Features live entertainment, food, children’s activities, parade on Harbour Pointe Boulevard at 11 a.m. Saturday, fireworks, fishing derby. More at www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com.
Marysville’s Junk in the Trunk: The sale is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Marysville Municipal Courthouse, 1015 State Ave., Marysville. Features up to 75 vendors selling secondhand and vintage toys, clothing, collectibles, furniture, housewares, antiques, sports equipment, books and games. More at www.marysvillewa.gov.
Arlington’s Art in Legion Park: The festival is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 at Legion Memorial Park, 114 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. Features art of many kinds, live music, beer and wine garden. More at www.arlingtonartscouncil.net.
Schack-toberfest: The festival, which runs Sept. 13-23, is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Closes Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. Features glass pumpkins and harvest art, silent auction, beer, bites and music. Kids activities are 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 and 23. Sign up to make your own glass pumpkin. More at www.schack.org.
Puget Sound Bird Fest: The festival is Sept. 14-16 and includes speakers, exhibits, field trips and activities all about birding. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Keynote speaker is nature photographer Kevin Ebi on “A Year in the Lives of Pacific Northwest Eagles.” Free. Opening reception Friday at Edmonds Plaza Room, 650 Main St. More at www.pugetsoundbirdfest.com.
Pirate Day: Come in yer best pirate garb from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 and follow the clues on the treasure map in search of pirate booty at Country Village shops, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. The Pirates of Treasure Island will visit from noon to 3 p.m. Play on the Jolly Rodney pirate ship in the center courtyard. More at www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Snohomish Zombie Walk: All zombies and ghouls are invited to walk at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 through downtown Snohomish. Meet at the Snohomish Carnegie Library parking lot, 105 Cedar Ave., at 5 p.m. Lurch west on First Street to Avenue D, then U-turn back toward the east on First Street. Sidewalk only. About ½ mile total. Bring “rations for the survivors” — aka donations for the Snohomish Food Bank. More at www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org.
Pioneer Day: The event is 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. Try out an old-fashioned water pump, toys, butter churner and wool-spinning. More at www.stillymuseum.org.
Edmonds Art Studio Tour: The self-guided tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 15-16 in the Edmonds area. Features 15 private studios displaying the work of 30 local artists. Watch artists at work, see newly created and in-progress pieces, and purchase high quality art directly from the artists: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, wood pieces, glasswork and pottery. Free. More at www.edmondsartstudiotour.com.
Party in the Parks: Games, food and fun in the with Mill Creek summer events. The city of Mill Creek will host the neighborhood event from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Cougar Park, 3221 148th St. SE. The event is designed to help neighbors connect with neighbors. More at www.cityofmillcreek.com/partyintheparks.
Snohomish Tweed Ride: Fancy a cycle along the Centennial Trail while sporting your finest? No modern garb allowed. Meet at noon Sept. 22 at the Snohomish Carnegie Library, 105 Cedar Ave. Stop at Machias Trailhead Park, 1626 Virginia St., for a picnic (bring your own), tea and sweets (provided), croquet, badminton, music, photo ops. Prizes go to the most dapper and dandily dressed ladies and gents on bicycles. Tickets are $15. More at www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org.
Return of the Salmon Celebration: The festival is 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at Osprey Park, 801 First St., Sultan. Features riverside tours, drumming, cedar weaving, dancing and horse-drawn wagon rides. Sign up for 5K salmon run at 9 a.m. More at www.skyvalleychamber.com.
Community Airport Day: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25, 18204 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; www.arlingtonwa.gov. Free airplane rides, face painting, helicopter tours, flight simulators, inflatables, tractor rides, ice cream, fly overs, free food and more.
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? Free admission through Aug. 26 to the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Visitors will be limited to no more than 30 per half hour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The last admission at 3 p.m. Reservations are advised by calling 425-316-8592.
Jetty Island Days: Ferries from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 4 at 10th Street and W. Marine View Drive, Everett; $3 fee for parking; suggested donation $2 for adults, $1 for kids; 425-257-8304; everettwa.gov/jettyisland.
High Trek Adventures: An aerial ropes course and zip lines at Paine Field Community Park, 11928 Beverly Park Road, Everett. Three levels of difficulty with 60 different obstacles. Longest zip line travels 250 feet. For ages 4 and up. More at www.high trekeverett.com.
Summit Everett: The climbing gym at 2820 Rucker Ave. features top rope climbing, auto belay and bouldering. 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, Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour, 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. 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: 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. See & Sketch “Birds of Prey” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 with The Falconer. More at 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, the Seattle Seahawks, 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. “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” with an extended run through Sept. 4, takes a closer look at the history of Puget Sound through the stories of cats and dogs. More information is available at mohai.org.
Hibulb Cultural Center: 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. More at www.outbackkangaroofarm.com.
The Reptile Zoo: 22715 U.S. 2, east of Monroe. Get hands-on with lizards, snakes, an albino alligator and other reptiles. More information at www.thereptile zoo.org.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N. More at www.zoo.org. Visit baby gorilla Yola and her family when it’s lunchtime at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $9.95 for teens and adults, $7.95 for children and free for toddlers. Enter through west entrance on Phinney Avenue N. Parking $6.
Seattle Aquarium: The aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For a schedule of activities, go to www.seattleaquarium.org.
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