Family Fun calendar

Events

Northwest Classic Sheepdog Trials: Through Aug. 9, at Ninety Farms, 22912 67th Ave. NE , Arlington, off Highway 9 just north of Highway 530. Border collie and handler teams from across the nation showcase traditional herding skills and series of obstacles. Children’s activities, from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9, include fiber crafting, soap felting and the chance to interact with lambs. Covered seating for spectators. Dogs on leash welcome. Cost is $5 for adults; and free for ages 12 and younger.

Car show and outdoor market: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Free. More at camanocenter.org.

Recess Monkey: The kid-friendly Seattle band, which recently released its latest album, “Hot Air,” brings its summer concert tour to Everett. The show is at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Rd., Everett. Bring a picnic for an hour of family friendly, laugh-out-loud tunes and dancing. For more information, visit www.recessmonkeytown.com.

Sandtastic!: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16. Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. Professional sand sculptors will create designs made with specialty sand brought in by the truckload. Other guests include Insane Chastain Balloons, comedic performer Cap’n Arrr, and music with DJ Moose Moran. Hula music and dancing, a rock-climbing wall, summer games and activities. Free. Admission applies for indoor entrance. More at imaginecm.org or by calling 425-258-1006.

Sky Valley Stock and Antique Tractor Club’s show and threshing bee: Aug. 14, 15 and 16, 1524-A Tualco Loop Road, Monroe. More at www.skyvalleyantiquetractor.com.

Kids Film Fest: The Everett Film Festival is sponsoring a free children’s film festival on Aug. 19 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Festival organizers plan to screen some animated film shorts and the feature film “Song of the Sea.” The doors open at 2 p.m. with the shorts beginning at 2:15 and the feature starting at 2:30 p.m. Call the library at 425-257-8000.

StoryTimes: University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek Town Center, featuring Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award nominees, 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 25. For kindergarten through third grade. Free.

Jetty Island Days: Ferries from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 7 at 10th Street and W. Marine View Dr., Everett. Cost is $3 for parking. Suggested donation $2 for adults, $1 for kids. For more, visit www.everettwa.org/parks.

Jetty Island events:

• Puppet shows: 2:15 p.m. Mondays, through Aug. 31. Junior sailors and mermaids follow the adventures of Charlie Seagull, L.C. Salmon, Ollie and Olivia Octopus, and their friends.
• Nature crafts: 2 to 3 p.m. Sundays. Children experience the beauty of nature as art while making treasures to take home. Supplies provided. Night campfires: 7 to 8 p.m. Campfires include marshmallow snacks. Aug. 8, Campfire Jokes. Aug. 22, Camp Songs. Aug. 28, Campfire. Sept. 5, Campfire.
• Sand Castle Contest: Noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 1. Create a castle fit for a king, a crab or yourself. Bring buckets, scoops and other tools to compete for prizes. From first-timers to serious sand sculptors. All ages welcome for group or individual participation.
• Mud Run: Noon Aug. 8. Fun run with a twist on this challenging course. Hold harmless form required, 17 and under with parent signature.
• Fresh Paint Float Find: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15. Hunt for a blown-glass treasure. Collect a glass float and take it back ashore to the Fresh Paint Festival at Marina Village for a certificate of authenticity. Reservations on early boats strongly suggested. Early ferries will be added and the west beach will be closed to all visitors until the 10:30 a.m. start time.
• Senior Day: Noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 25. Special activities for seniors, including nature walks, Jetty Bingo and refreshments.
• Closing activities: Sept. 7. Trash Bash is noon to 4 p.m., followed by closing ceremonies celebration with Smokey Bear and Scout troop color guards to lower the flags for closing celebration.

Stage

Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey Circus “Built to Amaze”: Oct. 1 through 4, Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $20 to $70, with discounts on special shows. For more, go to www.xfinityareaneverett.com or call 866-332-8499.

Disney On Ice presents “Frozen”: Nov. 18 to 22, Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $30 to? $85. Ages two and older must have a ticket. For more, go to www.xfinityareaneverett.com or call 866-332-8499.

Performing Arts Show Biz Kids 4-H Club: 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Thursday of each month, Horseshoe Grange, 164th and Broadway, Cathcart/Clearview area. Call Jan Bond at 360-668-6681 or the 4-H office at 425-357-6044. The grange also is the home of drama, guitar and line-dance lessons.

EXHIBITS

GROSSOLOGY: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body: Through Jan. 3, 2016, at Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. Farts. Snot. Pus. What better way to bond with Dad? Explore the good, bad and downright ugly about how your body works. Included with admission. More at www.pacificsciencecenter.org.

Star Wars and The Power of Costume: A behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic costumes in film history. First stop of the 12-city national tour with 60 costumes and numerous artifacts is through Oct. 4 at EMP Museum, 325 5th Avenue N, Seattle Center. Timed ticket entrance every 20 minutes, starting at 10 a.m. daily. For more, go to www.empmuseum.org.

Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006; 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 is the museum’s Free Friday Night Live. Play indoors with the kids from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. For more, visit imaginecm.org.

Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about classes for kids and teens.

BILLBOARD

Snohomish County Children’s Choir: Open to all kids of all ages, the choir is enrolling new members. More information is available at www.snohomishcountychildrenschoir.com. Rehearsals are weekly at the Everett Music Hall in the Everett Mall.