Community celebrations
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Center Winterfest: Through Dec. 31, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; features ongoing gift and interactive art displays, live music, story times, plus winter train and village display, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 31, Harrison Street Gallery at the Center House; carousel 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Fisher Pavilion, through Jan. 4, same hours and days for Starbucks ice rink, $5 adults, $3 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under, plus $2 skate rental; ice sculpting noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 27; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.
Pacific Place Winter Wonderland: Snow shows, 6 p.m. nightly, through Dec. 31, intersection of Sixth and Pine streets, Seattle; free; live music at noon and 5 p.m. various days (schedule on Web site); 206-405-2655, 877-883-2400, www.pacificplaceseattle.com.
Woodland Park Zoo’s winter celebration: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, Dec. 22 through 31, enjoy wildlife treks, watch animals as they receive treats; free with admission; $11, $8 ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and under, seniors and disabled; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org.
Tree lightings
Snohomish and Island counties
Snow trains to lighting festival: Dec. 20 and 27, depart from Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave., Edmonds Station, or Seattle’s King Street Station for 12:30 p.m. arrival in Leavenworth; breakfast served on trip to Leavenworth, dinner served on return trip; rides feature live entertainment; time for sightseeing in the village before the dusk tree lighting; $149 per adult, $139 per child; reservations required; not recommended for ages 5 and under unless parents are sure child can tolerate day-long trip and winter conditions; 206-935-6848, www.alkitours.com.
Lights
Snohomish and Island counties
Lights of Christmas: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, through Dec. 28, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Dive, Stanwood; holiday treats, live music, storytelling, Nativity scene, holiday lights, crafts, pony and train rides, petting farm, food; $12 ages 13 to 59, $8 seniors and military; $7 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under; 360-652-7575, 800-228-6724, www.warmbeach.com.
Christmas ships
Seattle and beyond
Argosy Christmas Ship 2008: Various times, through Dec. 23, departs from many Seattle docks, features choral performances, kids’ activities, chances to meet Santa; $35, $19 ages 5 to 12, free ages 4 and under; 206-623-1445, 800-642-7816, www.argosycruises.com.
Santa breakfasts
Seattle and beyond
Sheraton Hotel: 9:30 to approximately 11 a.m. Dec. 20 and 21, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $50, $25 children, (reservations required to 206-547-1290 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.); guests asked to arrive shortly before 9:30 to settle at appropriate tables; hotel also features Gingerbread Village display.
Intiman Theatre: Noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 21, Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; $15; brunch runs until 2 p.m. “Black Nativity” show; show tickets have separate costs of $15 to $45; 206-269-1900, www.intiman.org.
Santa photos
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Santa house: 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21, 2602 Baker St., Everett; free refreshments, guests bring cameras for Santa pictures; 425-258-4201.
Pet photos with Santa: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 21, Rodland Toyota, 6816 Evergreen Way, Everett; framed photo and CD with 5 pictures for $20 donation; 425-353-1111, www.rodlandtoyota.com.
Country Village: By online appointment only, Dec. 21, 22 and 23, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-415-1267, www.chaptersphoto.com.
Everett Mall center court: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 24, 1130 SE Everett Mall Way; photos cost under $15; 425-355-1771.
Seattle and beyond
Swansons Nursery: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 24, 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; bring a camera to take pictures with reindeer, watch electric train holiday display, enjoy refreshments, listen to live music; free; 206-782-2543, www.swansonsnursery.com.
Miscellaneous
Snohomish and Island counties
Lavender Hills Farm &Gift Shop: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, through Dec. 21, 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville; enjoy apple cider and treats while searching for holiday gifts; 360-651-2086, www.lavenderhillsfarm.com.
Tim Noah Holiday House: Dec. 19 and 20, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; Holiday House attractions and show together cost $15, $12 under age 12 and seniors; 360-568-9412, www.timnoah.com.
Imagine Children’s Museum events: 1502 Wall St., Everett; unless otherwise noted, events are free with admission of $7 ages 1 and older; 425-258-1006, ext. 1012, www.imaginecm.org.
Night of the Elves, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 20, ages 4 to 12 are invited to pizza dinner with the elves, enjoy penguin races, activities in Santa’s workshop and Mrs. Kringle’s Kitchen; $40 first child, $20 per additional sibling for members, $50, $25 nonmembers, registration required; 425-258-1006, ext. 1012.
North Pole Party — Polar Party, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 22, features carpet skating, holiday stocking-making and story time.
Leavenworth Christmas train: 9:05 a.m. departure Edmonds Station, 9:35 a.m. departure Everett Station, Dec. 20; small children not allowed; route covers Stevens Pass and Leavenworth, features nightly lightings of Leavenworth village shops, continental breakfast on departure trip, dinner on return trip; passengers provide own lunches; $149, $139 children for standard seats, $50 additional for glass dome car section, trip not ideal for young children; 206-935-6848, www.alkitours.com.
Skagit County and north
Lake Whatcom Railway Santa trains: 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20, depart from Wickersham station, travel through Sedro Woolley; $18, $9 ages 2 to 17, free for age 1 and under; 360-595-2218, www.lakewhatcomrailway.com. Singing, refreshments, free candy canes. Request tickets by mail, leaving your name, phone number, a check written for the appropriate number of tickets; specify first and second-choice train times and dates; include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Seattle and beyond
Gingerbread Village: Open 24 hours daily, through Jan. 4, Sheraton Hotel lobby, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; “Superhero Holiday” gingerbread house theme; free to view; 206-621-9000, www.starwoodhotels.com.
Leavenworth Christmas train: 8:30 a.m. departure King Street Station (Seattle), Dec. 20; small children not allowed; route covers Stevens Pass and Leavenworth, features nightly lightings of Leavenworth village shops, continental breakfast on departure trip, dinner on return trip; passengers provide own lunches; $149, $139 children for standard seats, $50 additional for glass dome car section; 206-935-6848, www.alkitours.com.
Christmas Day dinner: Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 25, Edgewater Hotel, 2411 Alaskan Way, #67, Seattle; $75 per person, additional $25 for wine pairings; a la carte children’s menu available; reservations required, 206-728-7000, www.edgewaterhotel.com.
Lectures
Snohomish and Island counties
Holiday mediation for parents: Sessions by appointment, through Dec. 19, Dispute Resolution Center, 2801 Lombard Ave., Everett; free; sessions help separated families decide how children can share holiday time; 425-339-1355, ext. 2346.
Singles
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Mountaineers Singles: Social group for singles; hiking, walks, dining, golf, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and dancing, second Wednesdays, Alfy’s, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett; e-mail singles@everettmountaineers.org.
Non Smoking Single 60s group: Bowling, card games, tours, movies, plays, dining out and potlucks; 425-776-0229, 360-653-1503.
Puget Sound Singles 45+: An assortment of interests to be shared with a variety of new friends. Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; 425-745-2250. Calendar of upcoming social events available at every breakfast.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Ballroom dance: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, dancing with a live band, $4, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Ballroom lessons and dances: 5 p.m. teen dance lessons, 6 p.m. Latin lessons, 7 p.m. ballroom lessons, 8 p.m. swing dance lessons Mondays; 1 to 3 p.m. lesson and open dance Tuesdays, for all four types; Antheia Ballroom, 213 Ave. D, Snohomish; private lessons, wedding dance preparation and other activities; $10 to $11 lessons and open dances; private lessons have other costs; 425-530-9952, www.antheiaballroom.com.
Dance with live bands: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; enjoy music for foxtrot, swing, waltz; $3 to $4 suggested donations, no partners necessary; 425-774-5555.
Dances and lessons: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. first and third Saturdays, open dance nights, variety of music, prizes and refreshments, Laurelwood Reception Hall and Events Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; $5; lessons of various dance styles, $55 per person; 360-794-8317.
Everett Senior Swingers square dancing: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; all are welcome; 425-257-8780, 425-334-2919.
Folk dance: Skandia Folkdance Society, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. lesson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. dance, first and third Fridays, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $9, $7 members unless otherwise noted; 206-784-7470, www.skandia-folkdance.org. Dec. 19, no instruction, just dancing, starting at 8 p.m., The Bopps perform; refreshments provided; $10, $7 members.
Folk dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5, $3 members unless otherwise noted; 425-454-6529.
Happy Hoppers mainstream square dancing: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; guest callers, hearing enhancement available; 360-435-4594.
International folk dancing: 7:30 to 10 p.m. second Saturdays, Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave., Clinton; $7; all ages; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.
Seattle Western Swing Music Society: Meets 2 to 6 p.m. second Sundays, Normanna Hall Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; no cover charge; music, dance and food provided; 425-357-9210.
Sky Valley Whirlwind Square Dance Club: Beginning and brush-up lessons, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Tri Way Grange, 35th and Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek; Scott Coon instructing. Dances 8 to 10:30 p.m. third Fridays with guest callers; $5 lessons, first is free; 360-794-8240.
Weekly dances: 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, the Versatones. 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jack’s Swing Band’s big band. Live music, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays; all at Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett, and all carry $5 cover; 425-252-0291.
Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, Wednesdays, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.
Square dance lesson sign-ups: Checkerboard Squares’ beginner and brush-up lessons, 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Edmonds Masonic Lodge, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds; first lesson free, $5 person after that; 425-745-5303, 425-776-4442.
Square dancing: Fern Bluff Squares mainstream dances, 7 to 10 p.m. second Saturdays, East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; Ray Gallagher calling; 360-793-2848, fbs.isquaredance.com.
Strictly Ballroom: With Carmen and Dale, 7 to 9 p.m. fourth Saturdays, The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $12 per person, smart casual dress required, no rubber-soled shoes allowed; 425-776-4007.
Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays, small donation, Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; 425-257-8780.
Veterans of Foreign Wars dances: Potluck dinners 6 to 7:30 p.m. last Saturdays, $5, free lessons 6:30 p.m., music and dancing 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, various styles, provided by Eddy Fukano Band; $5; Everett VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; year-round; 425-252-2100.
Whirlybirds Square Dance Club: Beginners’ classes, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5 per dance; 425-353-3471, 425-774-5257.
Seattle and beyond
Scandinavian folk dancing: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; $35 members, $40 nonmembers for series, no partner required; 206-789-5707, ext. 21, or e-mail charlotte@nordicmuseum.org.
Freewheelers’ Square Dance Club: 7 to 10 p.m. first and third Sundays, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE, Seattle. Also, beginners’ classes 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N., Seattle; Bob Wright instructing; open to singles and couples; 425-673-0858, 425-337-5441.
Folk dance: 7:30 p.m. lessons, 8 p.m. dances with live music, fourth Saturdays, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave., Seattle; $9; waltzes, hambos, no experience necessary.
Zoos and Wildlife
Seattle and south
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-548-2500, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through April 30; closed Dec. 25. Admission: $11 ages 13 to 64, $8 ages 3 to 12, free up to age 2, $2 discount for seniors and disabled, through April 30. Chilean flamingo exhibit, ongoing. North Meadow carousel, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 fee. Animal feedings: Piranhas, 11:15 a.m. Fridays; anaconda snakes, 1:30 p.m. on specific dates, see Web site. Willawong Station bird-feeding area, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., seed sticks $1 each. Calls of the Wild, 10 a.m. daily; After School Adventures, 2 to 4 p.m. daily; Animal Adventures, 3 p.m. daily. Elephant talks, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Toddler programs, 10 a.m. to noon daily in Zoomazium.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
Blackman House Museum: 118 Ave. B, Snohomish; 360-568-5235, www.blackmanhouse.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; admission free, donations accepted; Fee for guided tours, by appointment. 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 21, string quartet concert. Holiday tours, 1 to 4 p.m. through Dec. 28; 30-minute tours, suggested donation $5.
Edmonds Historical Museum: 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds City Hall, Edmonds; 425-774-0900, www.historicedmonds.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $2, $1 children; group tours available. Carnegie Library exhibit of photos and artifacts. “Playing With the Past” exhibit featuring antique dolls, stuffed animals, comic book covers and more, through January.
Flying Heritage Museum: 3407 109th St. SW, Everett (Paine Field); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through 2008; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. $12, $10 seniors and military, $8 ages 6 to 15, free ages 5 and under; group rates available; 206-342-4242, www.flyingheritage.com. Paul Allen’s “Flying Heritage Collection” exhibit, ongoing.
Future of Flight Aviation Center &Boeing Tour: 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo; 425-438-8100, 800-464-1476, www.futureofflight.org. $15, $14 seniors and active military, $8 ages 15 and under (must be 4 feet or taller), $9 gallery only, $4 gallery for ages 6 to 15.
Granite Falls Historical Society Museum: 109 E. Union St., Granite Falls; 360-691-2603, www.gfhistory.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; free. Photographs of founding families, loggers and other workers, street scenes, landmarks, artifacts, clothing, household items, railroad and logging historical displays.
Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. $7; free for under age 1; $3.50 all ages, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday; activities free with admission unless otherwise noted. I-Engineers program, ongoing through 2008; children will be introduced to age-appropriate, engineering-related activities.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-1825. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Exhibits: House built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, city’s first residents, schools; 350 historical photographs on permanent display. Group tours by appointment.
Monroe Historical Society Museum: Old City Hall, 207 E. Main St., Monroe; 360-794-7382. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Sky Valley Historical Society: Museum above the post office at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Fourth Street, Sultan; 360-793-2305. Sky Valley Historical Society’s holiday open house, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20, featuring carolers and treats.
Stanwood Area History Museum: 27112 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays; also by appointment. Historical exhibits at the museum and D.O. Pearson House. “Our Nordic Heritage” exhibit tours by appointment only. Current exhibit: “Steamers, Ships &Shorelines: A Historical Photograph Tour of Stanwood and Camano Island.
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, February through November; tours available for large groups and school trips. Regular exhibits: A foot-powered machine said to be capable of milking 20 cows per hour, a pump organ that floated up the Stillaguamish River on canoes, and a one-room schoolhouse with accessories. Rent Pioneer Hall, built in 1923, for special events. Volunteers needed.
Sultan Museum: Fourth Street and U.S. 2, Sultan; 360-793-9546.
Skagit County and north
American Museum of Radio and Electricity: 1312 Bay St., Bellingham; 360-738-3886, www.americanradiomuseum.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, $5.
Anacortes Museum: 1305 Eighth St., Anacortes; 360-293-1915.
The Conway Muse: 18444 Spruce and Main, Conway; 360-445-3000, www.theconwaymuse.com.
La Conner Quilt &Textile Museum: Inside Gaches Mansion, 703 S. Second St., La Conner; 360-466-4288. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, $4. Holiday bazaar, through Dec. 28.
Royal BC Museum: 675 Belleville St., Victoria; 250-356-7226, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. Chow Shong Wing’s photographs, through Jan. 4. “Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me and BC” exhibit, through Jan. 11.
San Juan Historical Museum: 405 Price St., Friday Harbor; 360-378-3949, www.sjmuseum.org. 1 p.m. Saturday lecture series, ongoing.
Skagit County Historical Museum: 501 Fourth St., La Conner; 360-466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum.
Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org. To report whale sightings: 800-562-8832.
Whatcom Children’s Museum: 227 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-733-8769, www.whatcommuseum.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission: $3.50 nonmembers, free for members. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday Wonder Workshops, ongoing, free with admission. Dec. 20 workshop, make holiday ornaments and decorations.
Whatcom Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. 2 p.m. Dec. 20, jazz interpretations of holiday music. 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Adoramus Carolers perform. Museum closed Dec. 24 through 26. “Trespassing” exhibit of Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian artists’ works, through Jan. 31. “Logging Days” Darius Kinsey photographs, on display through Feb. 15.
Seattle and beyond
Burke Museum of Natural History &Culture: NE 45th Street and 17th Ave. NE, UW campus, Seattle; 206-543-5590, www.burkemuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students; free admission first Thursdays; 206-543-9681. “Arctic Wings: Miracle of Migration” and “The Last Polar Bear” exhibits run through Dec. 31.
Children’s Museum: 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-441-1768, www.thechildrensmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $7.50, $6.50 over age 55, free under age 1. Dunn Lumber Construction Zone, hands-on for kids; Cog City: Physics and Fun, ongoing.
Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2702, www.empsfm.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, through May 21. $15, $12 military, seniors, students with ID, free for kids under 5. Ages 10 and under also admitted for free third Saturdays for Family Days. Third Saturdays are Family Days with workshops, music demonstrations, art projects. “Spaced Out: The Final Frontier in Album Covers” exhibit, ongoing. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 20 Family Day, letterpress art activity.
Museum of Flight: 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursdays to 9 p.m. $14, $13 ages 65 and over, $7.50 ages 5 to 17, free ages 4 and under, group rates available.
Museum of History &Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.org.
National Archives and Records Administration: 6125 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; 206-336-5115, www.nara.gov for reservations. “Lunch at the Brick Wall” discussion series, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. second Thursdays.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 5 and over, free ages 4 and under. Knitting conference registration open now, by mail-in form only; prompt registration encouraged; classes will be canceled if a minimum number of participants is not met; registration $35 to $40, class fee $60 to $110, plus additional materials fees, conference is March 13 to 15.
Northwest Railway Museum: Depot at 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. Ongoing: 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore.
Olympic Flight Museum: 7637-A Old Highway 99 SE, Olympia; 360-705-3925, www.olympicflightmuseum.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission: $11, $9.50 ages 65 and older, $8 ages 6 to 12, $6 ages 3 to 5, free under age 3. $5 Thursdays laser light shows; $7.50 Fridays and Saturdays laser light shows. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs, tropical Butterfly House, Insect Village, Tech Zone, Water Works. “Lucy’s Legacy: Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia” exhibit, through March 8.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N., located within Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $15 ages 13 and older, $10 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under. “Careful What You Fish For: The Fin Art of Ray Troll” exhibit through Jan. 31.
Shoreline Historical Museum: 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline; 206-542-7111.
Skykomish Historical Society Museum: 110 Railroad Ave., Skykomish; 206-527-8818, www.skykomishhistoricalsociety.org. Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, year-round; free admission.
Tacoma Art Museum: 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 253-272-4258, www.tacomaartmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $7.50, $6.50 seniors, students, military. Free Saturdays and Sundays through May for Bank of America credit, check and ATM card holders.
Washington State Convention &Trade Center: 800 Convention Place, Seattle; 206-694-5000.
Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $8, $7 seniors, $6 students and military.
Wing Luke Asian Museum: 719 S. King St., Seattle; 206-623-5124, www.wingluke.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays. $8, $6 seniors and students, $5 ages 5 to 12, free under age 5. “The Voyage Continues: Native Hawaiians in the Pacific Northwest” display, through Aug. 16.
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Snohomish and Island counties
Lynnwood Student Showcase performers wanted: Dancers, singers, musicians, bands, performing artists all encouraged to sign up by Jan. 9; reward is a live performance date and a scholarship check; 425-670-5518, www.lynnwoodarts.org.
Seeking hosts for Japanese exchange students: Families asked to provide room, board and transportation from Feb. 7 to 21; details and application available at 425-388-9195 or by e-mailing kkoss@everettcc.edu.
Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, ongoing, The Art Building, in The Art Workshop Studio, 724 First St., Mukilteo; free; open to writers of all genres; 425-423-0450.
Volunteers needed: Stanwood Community Center, 7430 276th St. NW; kitchen work Mondays through Fridays, elementary school reading programs, monthly teas, driving to appointments, thrift store cashier duties; 360-629-7403.
Providence Hospice and Home Care: Notary volunteers needed in Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek; ongoing; library volunteer needed in downtown Everett; donate two hours twice a month; background, reference checks and current TB testing required; details for both are at 425-261-4815.
Skagit County and north
Workshops: Musical, visual arts, theater, filmmaking, science and other subjects, some for youth, some for adults, Fort Worden State Park, 223 Battery Way, Port Townsend; 3- to 7-day workshops, depending on topic, registration required, 360-385-3102, ext. 114, www.centrum.org.
Seattle and beyond
Science Champions awards: Pacific Science Center seeks nominations for outstanding science educators, organizations or project teams; Jan. 20 application deadline; 206-443-2001, www.wastatelaser.org/awards/nomination.asp.
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