family fun calendar

Lectures

Snohomish and Island counties

History Day presentations, “Conflict and Compromise in History”: 7 p.m. April 24, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; free; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org.

Seattle and beyond

Dennis Dimick on climate change: 7:30 p.m. April 20 and 21, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $40, $12 to $15 students; 206-215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.

Seattle Pacific University events: 3307 Third St., Seattle; free unless otherwise noted; 206-281-2689, www.spu.edu.

Women’s studies community lecture with Margaret Lamberts Bedroth, 7:30 p.m. April 21.

University Book Store events: Unless otherwise noted, events are at 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, and are free; 206-634-3400.

7 p.m. April 23, Mindy Weiss discusses weddings.

Benefits

Snohomish and Island counties

Quilters seek help: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 quilting session, Aunt Mary’s Quilt Shop, 3325 169th Place NE, Suite D, Arlington; help make quilts for wounded soldiers; 360-387-4800, www.americanheroquilts.com.

Domestic violence awareness fundraiser: 6 to 10 p.m. April 25, Evergreen Speedway on Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; features rock wall climb, various vendors and displays, law enforcement drag races and more; $10, free ages 14 and under; 800-526-9979, www.ridrags.com.

Skagit County and north

Children’s museum fundraiser: 6 p.m. April 19, Bellingham Golf &Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham; reservations required; $85; 360-778-8970, www.whatcommuseum.org.

Special events

Snohomish and Island counties

Vintage clothing fashion show &tea: 2 p.m. April 19, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; $12; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org.

4-H show jumping event: 6:30 p.m. April 19, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; $5, $3 seniors and youth, free under age 5; 360-805-6700, www.evergreenfair.org.

Batucada, a Brazilian performance group: 7 p.m. April 19, Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington; $10, proceeds go to Haller Middle School band, tickets from Mail, Copy and More, Arlington Pharmacy or Flowers by George in Arlington, www.byrnesperformingarts.org.

Spencer’s Theatre of Illusion: 7:30 p.m. April 19, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell; $30, $25.50 seniors and students; features dramatic and comic skits, magic show and more; 800-992-8499, www.npacf.org.

Wood carving show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19 and 20, Building 600, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; $3 donation, free ages 12/under and Boy Scouts in uniform; 360-387-6701, www.quilcedacarvers.com.

Ladies’ Night Out: 2 to 8 p.m. April 20, Boys and Girls Club, 402 Second Ave., Snohomish; $25 to $50, which includes admission, souvenirs and drinks; this 21-and-older event features a fashion show, silent auction, food and more; 360-568-7760.

ShowTime 30, an anniversary music and dance performance: 7:30 Thursday and Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 8 through 11, Snohomish High School performing arts center, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish; purchase tickets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 19 through May 3, $10, $7 seniors and students; 360-568-5198.

Kusun Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. April 25, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $26, $24 seniors, $13 ages 17 and under; features West African dance and music; 425-275-9595, www.ec4arts.org.

Snohomish Historical Society spring tea: 2 to 4:30 p.m. April 26, Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish; $20, last day for reservations is April 25; 360-563-9195; or tickets from Joyworks, 1002 First Ave., and Kusler’s, 700 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-563-1162.

Skagit County and north

Victoria Clipper Tulip trips: 8:15 and 9:15 a.m. departures, 6 or 6:30 p.m. return trips, Fridays through Sundays, through April 20, $37 to $41 with 7 days’ notice, $44 to $47 less than 7 days’ notice; $25 ages 11 and under; 206-448-5000, 800-888-2535, www.clippervacations.com.

Tulip Festival Street Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 18 through 20, kids’ activties, visual artwork on display, food vendors, live music 1 to 5:30 p.m. daily, rain-or-shine event, from First Street across 10 blocks of downtown Mount Vernon; www.downtownmountvernon.com.

Welcome the Whales Day festival and parade: 10 a.m. costume workshop, parade starts at 1:30 p.m. April 19, at Third and Anthes, Cascade and Sixth Street, and other places in Langley; free; 360-678-3451, http://orcanetwork.org.

Seattle and beyond

The Spring Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 18 through 20, Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup; $8, $7, free ages 5 and under; free up to age 18 on Thursday; features live music, hat decorating and other contests, demolition derby and more; 253-841-5045, www.thefair.com.

Cherry blossom and Japanese cultural festival: Opens at 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday, April 18 through 20, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; taiko drumming and tea ceremony demonstrations, origami plane contest, martial arts expos and more; free admission; www.seattlecenter.com.

Wine and Hot Jazz Bash: Full days, April 18 through 20, several venues, Prosser, Wash.; dance and costume contests, school concerts, jam sessions, wine available, and more; $15 to $35 per day, free ages 18 and under, $60 all-event ticket; 509-786-7977.

Diabetes expo: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; guest speakers include kidney transplant patients, diabetic educators, physical activity experts, cooking and exercise demonstrations and more; free, but small fees for parking; 800-342-2383, www.diabetes.org/SeattleExpo.

Jewelry show, antiques and tea: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19, State Capitol Museum and Outreach Center, 211 21st Ave. SW, Olympia; free; 360-753-2580, www.wa.gov.

Dinner dance and auction: 5 p.m. April 19, Washington State Convention Center Skybridge, 800 Convention Place, Seattle; proceeds benefit Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus; $145 and up; make reservations and donations at http://flyinghouse.org/specialevents, 206-323-0750.

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. Features 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore. 2008 train trip season open, with departures Saturdays and Sundays through October. 12:01, 1:31 and 3:01 p.m. boarding times for Snoqualmie station, 38625 SE King St.; 12:31 and 2:01 p.m. boarding times for North Bend station, 205 McClellan St. $1 discount on fares April 19 and 20 for canned food donations; regular fares are $10, $9 seniors, $7 children, free ages 2 and under.

Yakima Valley spring barrel tasting: Approximately 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, April 25 to 27, events go on inside various wineries throughout the Yakima Valley; see Web site for complete list. Features live music, more than 40 winemakers, tastings of wines, cheese, desserts and sauces; $20 advance, $25 at door; www.wineyakimavalley.org.

Monster Energy Supercross: 12:30 p.m. qualifying, 7 p.m. race April 26, Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $10 to $40 advance, $12 to $42 day of race; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com, www.supercrossonline.com.

Zoos and Wildlife

Seattle and south

Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12.50, $8.50 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under. Family Science weekend: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, “Family First Sundays” crafts and programs.

Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-548-2500, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. $11 ages 13 to 64, $8 ages 3 to 12, free up to age 2, $2 discount for seniors and diabled; $4.50 parking fee. Events free with admission and take place daily until April 30, unless otherwise noted. Backyard wildlife habitat workshops, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, through April 21 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26, $55 per person or $100 per couple; registration required. The zoo seeks spring and summer volunteers, 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 19 overview session required, RSVP required; 206-548-2500, ext. 1520, www.zoo.org. 6 to 8 p.m. April 22 winetasting to celebrate Earth Day in Zoomazium; $40 per person, 21 and older only. Nature Exchange, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. North Meadow carousel, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 fee after admission. 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, on weekends and school holidays only during winter. 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.

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.

New Horizons Singles 45+: Bowling, camping and other activities, breakfast meetings 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Village Inn restaurant, 8525 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-348-1753.

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.

Barn dance: 2-step lessons 7:30 p.m., dances at 8 p.m. third Saturdays, Monroe Eagles Club, 114 N. Lewis St., Monroe; free; 360-794-8155.

Dance with live bands: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; enjoy music for foxtrot, swing, waltz and more; $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; 206-784-7470, www.skandia-folkdance.org. April 18, Art Hare and Pat Pi teach various steps.

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. April 19, French, Scottish, Turkish, Bulgarian, Romanian steps with Thea Huigjen, $25, $40 nonmembers.

Happy Hoppers square dances: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; guest callers, Shirley Cook cueing the round dancing, 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.

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.

Seattle Western Swing Music Society: 2 to 6 p.m. second Sundays, Normanna Hall Lodge # 3, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-357-9210. Music, dancing and food available, no cover.

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 from 7 to 10 p.m. second Saturdays, East County Senior Center; 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; Ray Gallagher calling; 360-793-2848 or 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: Dances 7:30 p.m. third Saturdays; lessons 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Hearing enhancement available, The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-745-1228, 425-513-1349.

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: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Richmond Masonic Center, N. 185th and Linden Ave. N., beginning classes for singles and couples, no partner necessary; $5 per person per class; 425-337-5441, 425-673-0858.

Square dancing: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Freewheelers Square Dance Club, beginning lessons for singles and couples; 7 to 10 p.m. first and third Sundays, mainstream dances for singles and couples. Richmond Masonic Center, N. 185th and Linden Ave. N., Shoreline; 425-337-5441, 425-514-0527, 425-673-0858.

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 and more, no experience necessary.

Washington Dance Club: 8 to 9 p.m. Friday workshops, $10 per person; ballroom dancers’ lessons and activities, private lessons $45; Avalon Ballroom, 1017 Stewart St., Seattle; 206-628-8939, www.washingtondance.com. Club Tango, first Saturdays, ongoing, 8 p.m. beginners’ lessons, 9 p.m. live music, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. recorded music; $10 regular lessons, $10 Milonga lessons, $15 for both; 206-354-5266. Ballroom dancing 9 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays.

Billboard

Snohomish and Island counties

Write On Calligraphers’ Letters of Joy Festival: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and 3, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; $75 members, $85 nonmembers; plus dues; registration advised by April 25 to have lunch included; e-mail lettersofjoy@aol.com, www.writeoncalligraphers.homestead.com.

Essay contest for horse camp admission: For second to ninth-grade students; postmark deadline May 5, winners to be notified June 1, camp reservations must be made by July 1, Horse Country Farm, 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; call or go online for essay topics and explanation of prizes; 360-691-7509, www.horsecountryfarm.com.

Saturday sewing workshops: 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. third Saturdays through May, WSU Snohomish County Extension offices, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; $10 per session, open to ages 8 to adult; registration required; 425-338-2400, ext.5545, www.snohomish.wsu.edu/cta/ctaclasses.htm.

WSU clothing and textile summer sewing camps: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. June 23 through 27 and July 7 through 11, WSU Snohomish County extension office, 600 128th St. SE, Everett; introductory through advanced skill levels; advance registration required; $40 per class, $35 if register prior to May 1; call for class restrictions; 425-338-2400, ext. 5545, www.snohomish.wsu.edu.

Warm Beach vaulters’ camps: June 29 to July 5, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; costs vary depending on length of camp, registration required; individual and team skills will be taught; 360-652-7575, www.warmbeach.com.

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.

City of Bothell community classes: Basic belly dancing, Northwest cooking, juggling, yoga, stamp collecting, adult softball leagues; various dates through May; costs, times, dates and ages accepted vary; registration required; 425-486-7430, www.ci.bothell.wa.us.

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; Colleen, 360-629-7403.

Help home care clients: Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest seeks small donations of gift cards for food to give to isolated home care recipients; donors get a tax receipt; Doris, 800-334-4215, ext. 2515.

Museums

Snohomish and Island counties

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, featuring photos, artifacts and more.

Flying Heritage Museum: 3407 109th St. SW, Everett (Paine Field); open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Memorial Day through Labor Day; Tuesdays through Sundays the rest of the year; closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission: $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” permanent exhibit opens June 6.

Future of Flight Aviation Center &Boeing Tour: 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo; 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. Admission: $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 and more. 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.

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. Tours also available 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. 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 school-house with accessories. Rent Pioneer Hall, built in 1923, for special events. Volunteers needed.

Sultan Museum: Fourth Street and Highway 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.

La Conner Quilt 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.

Royal BC Museum: 675 Belleville St., Victoria; 250-356-7226, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. Photographic exhibit, “River of Memory: The Everlasting Columbia,” through April 30. “Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me and BC” exhibit, through Jan. 11, 2009.

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. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission: $3.50, free for members. Events free unless otherwise noted. “Melville Jacobs Legacy” exhibit, through Aug. 16.

Whatcom Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. Events free unless otherwise noted. “Photography Biennial – Nine to Watch from the Pacific Northwest” exhibit, features watercolors, photography and more, through April 27. John Franklin Koenig’s “Northwest Master, Home and Away” art exhibit, through Aug. 24.

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. “Bill Holm Center Spring Lecture Series,” Tuesdays, through May 6, free. “The Indian Photographs of Lee Moorhouse, 1891-1915” and “This Place Called Home” and “Fast Moving Water — The Hoh River Story” exhibits, through June 8. Plateau Native Arts celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4, Mushroom Maynia event, with Burke Museum staff and Puget Sound Mycological Society members;

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: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $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. Free live music, 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. “Innersphere: Sculptural works by Rik Allen,” through April 25. Third Saturdays are Family Days with workshops, music demonstrations, art projects and more; free for members, $15, $12 seniors, youth, military, students with ID for nonmembers, free for ages 5 and under: April 19 is Jimi Hendrix-themed art project. “Jimi Hendrix — An Evolution of Sound exhibit,” opens April 26. “American Sabor — Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” exhibit through Sept. 7.

KidsQuest Children’s Museum: 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue; 425-637-8100, www.kidsquestmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission free for members and those under age 1, $6 ages 1 to 100, free 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; activities free unless otherwise noted.

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, groups of 10 or more adults $13, youth $6.50.

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. Roland Pantze’s paintings, through April 20.

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. 2008 train trip season offers departures Saturdays and Sundays through October. 12:01, 1:31 and 3:01 p.m. boarding times for Snoqualmie station, 38625 SE King St.; 12:31 and 2:01 p.m. boarding times for North Bend station, 205 McClellan St. Fare is $10, $9 seniors, $7 children, free ages 2 and under.

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. Admission is $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.

Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N., located within Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org. Free admission 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays through 2007, also applies to Experience Music Project.

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.

Seattle Museum of the Mysteries: 623 Broadway, Seattle; www.seattlechatclub.org.

Shoreline Historical Museum: 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline; 206-542-7111.

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.