Lights
Snohomish and Island counties
Lights of Christmas: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, through Dec. 30, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; holiday treats, live music, story telling, art work to view, crafts to make, pony and train rides, petting farm and more; $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 2007: Runs various times nightly, through Dec. 23, departs from many Seattle docks, features choral performances, kids’ activities, chances to meet Santa and more; $34, $19 ages 5 to 12, boxed meals can be purchased in advance; 206-623-1445, 800-642-7816, www.argosycruises.com.
Community celebrations
Snohomish and Island counties
Christmas winter rhapsody: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 15, Voyager Middle School, 117 Fourth Ave. W., Everett; raffle, door prizes, health screenings, face painting, puppet show and more; event is free, but food donation items accepted; 425-245-3925.
Nile Shriners’ Christmas party: 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Nile Shrine Center, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace; free; Nile Clowns perform, Rudolph and Santa make an appearance, and more; www.nileshrine.org.
Seattle and beyond
Pioneer Square Historic Holidays: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 16, Pioneer Square Park, 608 First Ave., Seattle; free, except costs for food; features ice sculpting, wreath and candle making, costume-dress up and more; 206-684-4646, www.nutcrackermarch.org.
Woodland Park Zoo’s winter celebration: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 through 21, enjoy wildlife treks, watch animals’ behavior as they receive treats and more; free with admission; $10.50, $7.50 ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and under, seniors and disabled; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org.
Live snow falling: 6 to 6:10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 24, Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Seattle; holiday music, live holiday performances and more; free; 206-405-2655, www.pacificplaceseattle.com.
Seattle Center Winterfest: Through Dec. 31, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; live music, winter train and village to operate yourself or just admire from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; gift displays, interactive art displays, carousel and ice rink in Fisher Pavilion, story times; several events have minimal charges, there also are costs for food. Dec. 14 offers Seattle’s Best Jazz. Dec. 15 events include ice sculpting, a bonfire, a music and visual arts performance and a screening of “Narnia”; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.
Zoolights: 5 to 9 p.m. through Jan. 1, closed Dec. 24; $5 to $7, free ages 3 and under; holiday light display and more; 253-404-3822, www.pdza.org/zoolights.
Benefits
Seattle and beyond
Nutcracker March: Public art display, full days, through Jan. 4, locations from Seattle Center to Pioneer Square; free; proceeds from online auction benefit Northwest Center; www.nutcrackermarch.org.
Santa breakfasts
Seattle and beyond
Woodland Park Zoo: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 15, RainForest Food Pavilion offers breakfast, mini Nutcracker performance, chances for photos with Santa and more; 601 N. 59th St., Seattle; $21.95, $12.95 ages 3 to 10, free ages 2 and under for members; $27.25, $16.75 and free for ages 2 and under nonmembers; prices include zoo admission, but not service charges or taxes; Santa photo cost separate from breakfast cost; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org.
Santa photos
Snohomish and Island counties
Alderwood mall: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, through Dec. 24, Center Court across from Macy’s, schedule subject to change; www.alderwoodmall.com.
PetsMart stores: Santa photo with your pets; cost is $9.95 for two photos; www.petsmart.com for details:
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, Everett store, 1130 SE Everett Mall Way, 425-355-1771.
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, Lynnwood store, 18820 Highway 99; 425-672-4422.
Snohomes Realty, Inc.: 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 809 Croft Ave., U.S. 2, Gold Bar; refreshments provided, photos are free; 360-793-9622.
Seattle and beyond
PetsMart stores: Santa photo with your pets; $9.95 for two photos; www.petsmart.com for details:
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, Shoreline store, 13000 Aurora Ave. N., 206-361-1312.
Swanson’s Nursery: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 16, free, but bring your own camera. Visitors can pose with Cupid the Reindeer; 9701 15th Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-782-2543, www.swansonsnursery.com.
Santa sightings
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Mall Santa Social: Noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 16, in the mall’s center court, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way; visit with Santa, make holiday crafts, balloon sculptures and more; free; www.shopeverettmall.com.
Everett Santa house: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 21 through 23, 2602 Baker St., Everett; free refreshments, guests bring cameras for Santa pictures; 425-258-4201.
Sultan: 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15, Front Porch Feed and Mercantile, 207 U.S. 2, Sultan; 360-793-2372.
New Year’s Eve
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Symphony party: 6:30 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, 8 p.m. Dec. 30, musical revue covering 1957 to 2007, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $55, RSVP required before Dec. 17; 425-258-1605, www.everettsymphony.org.
Miscellaneous
Snohomish and Island counties
ReAct Theatre holiday story time: Noon Dec. 15, University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek; free; includes performances of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “The Polar Express,” 425-385-3530.
Kids’ holiday puppet shows: 7 p.m. Dec. 19, main branch auditorium, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-257-8030. Also 4 p.m. Dec. 20, Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-257-8250; both shows are free.
Leavenworth Christmas train rides: 12:30 p.m. departures, Saturdays, through Dec. 29, from Edmonds, Everett or King Street stations, route covers Stevens Pass and Leavenworth, features nightly lightings of Leavenworth village shops, continental breakfast on departure trip, dinner on return trip; $149, $139 children for standard seats, $50 additional for glass dome car section; 206-935-5542, www.alkitours.com.
Night of the Elves: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett; children ages 4 to 12 are invited to have pizza dinner with the elves, explore Santa’s workshop and Mrs. Kringle’s Kitchen, participate in a penguin race and other activities, and more; $40 first child, $20 additional siblings for members, $50, $25 nonmembers, registration required; 425-258-1006, ext. 1012, www.imaginecm.org.
Christmas Carnival: 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 16, Everett First Baptist Church Community Center, 3120 Wetmore Ave., Everett; free; 425-259-9166, www.fbc-everett.org.
Winter holidays puppet shows: 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Everett Public Library, main branch auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; and 4 p.m. Dec. 20 Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; free, suitable for all ages; plays include “It’s December 24th!”, “The Snow Child” and “The Hanukkah Guest”; 425-257-8030, www.epls.org.
Snohomish Monroe Western Heritage Center Museum holiday open house: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19 through 22, and 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Building 611, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; free caroling and hay rides; 425-232-3493.
Skagit County and north
Lake Whatcom Railway Santa trains: 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 22, depart from Wickersham station, trip goes through Sedro Woolley; $14, $7 ages 2 to 17, free for age 1 and under. Santa will hand out candy canes; there will be singing and refreshments and more. Request tickets by mail, leaving your name, phone number, a check for the appropriate number of tickets, specify the date and time of train desired, as well as a second choice date and time; include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Seattle and beyond
Qwest Holiday carousel: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 29, special hours Dec. 24 and 25, Westlake Park, Seattle; $2 suggested donation; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Winter holidays puppet show: 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Everett Public Library, main branch auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; and 4 p.m. Dec. 20 Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; free, suitable for all ages; plays include “It’s December 24th!”, “The Snow Child” and “The Hanukkah Guest”; 425-257-8030, www.epls.org.
Ongoing
Bingo: 11 a.m. first and third Mondays, Granville Grange, 9401 163rd St. NE, Granite Falls; 360-691-7867.
Everett Chess Club: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free tournaments and lessons, open to all ages and skill levels. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave.; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.
Horse Country Farm: 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773, www.horsecountryfarm.com. Working students learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for caring for horses, ages 11 and up.
Library brown bag discussions: Noon, first Tuesdays, ongoing, all book lovers welcome; training room in main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-257-7638.
Senior activities: Card games, computer classes, musical entertainment, art classes and more, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441, www.northshoreseniorcenter.org.
Snohomish County Mycological Society: Meetings 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, Baker Heights Community Center, 14th and Poplar streets, Everett; also arranges field trips, shows, classes and more; www.scmsfungi.org.
South County Senior Center: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; drop-in watercolor sessions; donations suggested.
Stanwood Camano Community and Senior Center: Lunch at noon Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. All events take place at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, and are open to youths and adults: Ceramics, driftwood sculpture, sewing, jewelry making; watercolor and drawing; aerobics and yoga, fitness classes, tai chi; beginners’ Spanish; line dancing, wellness teas, safety driving, craft shows, board and card games, rummage sales and more; caregivers support 1:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Colleen, 360-629-7403 ext. 116.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
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.
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. Szennai Karikaza, Hungarian non-partner dance.
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.
Normanna weekly dances: 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Walter de Fisser’s waltz, pattern dancing and swing, $4; 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Eddy Fukano’s band, $6; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Jack’s Swing Band’s big band and R&B music, $5; 7:30 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, pattern, swing and fox trot, $6; Normanna Lodge, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 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 dancing: Fern Bluff Squares’ mainstream dances from 7 to 10 p.m. second Saturdays, Fern Bluff Grange, U.S. 2 and Cascade View Drive, Sultan; Stephen Cole calling; 360-793-2848 or fbs.isquaredance.com.
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 dance: 6 to 7 p.m. lessons, 7 p.m. potluck, 7:30 to 10 p.m. dancing, Everett VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; year-round.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Saturday dances: Until 2008, there will be only one Saturday dance per month, and potluck will be the last Saturday, except Dec. 22. 6 to 7:30 p.m. dinner, $5, free lessons 5:30 p.m., music and dancing 7 to 10 p.m., various styles, provided by Eddy Fukano Band; Everett VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; year-round.
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., Lynnwood; 425-745-1228, 425-513-1349.
Seattle and beyond
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.
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, 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 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.
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; 425-357-1030, 425-357-1417.
Sno-Co Singles: Active social group for ages 40 and older; dining, dances, potlucks and games. Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, The Village Inn, 8525 Evergreen Way, Everett; Carmen, 425-710-0082.
Puget Sound Singles 45+: An assortment of interests to be shared with a variety of new friends. Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Royal Casino 13010 Highway 99, Everett; Barbara, 425-379-8533 or Kathy, 425-742-6621. Calendar of upcoming social events available at every breakfast.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
Blackman House Museum: 118 Ave. B, Snohomish; 360-568-5235. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through late December; free; donations accepted. Fee for reserved, guided tours.
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.
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. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16, pictures with Santa, free.
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.
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. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. Historical exhibits at the museum and D.O. Pearson House. Current exhibit: “Steamers, Ships &Shorelines: A Historical Photograph Tour of Stanwood and Camano Island.
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. “Two Centuries of Quilts, 1840-1990, The Susan Hyde Collection,” and “Quilting Traditions, Anita Johnson &Family,” both through Dec. 30.
Royal BC Museum: 675 Belleville St., Victoria; 250-356-7226, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. Attend various holiday theater programs, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekends, through Dec. 16, daily Dec. 22 through Jan. 9, closed Dec. 17 through 22, Dec. 25 and 31. Enjoy festively decorated Helmcken house, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 22 through Jan. 6.
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 Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. Events free unless otherwise noted. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Brown Bag programs. Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 15, Holiday family activity day features seasonal craft-making, pictures with Santa, animated movie screening and more. 2 p.m. dec. 16, Mount Baker Toppers’ (men’s chorus) holiday program. Lewis Wickes photography exhibit illuminates child labor practices of the early 20th century, through March 2. “The Bellingham YWCA — 100 years of challenge and change” exhibit, through March 30. “Photography Biennial – Nine to Watch from the Pacific Northwest” exhibit, features watercolors, photography and more, through April 27.
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. 206-543-9681. “Yellowstone to Yukon: Freedom to Roam” and “In Search of Giant Squid” 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. “Moneyville” exhibit, computer and video screen games, other graphic exhibits involving money and math, through Jan. 13. 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. Free admission 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays through 2007, also applies to Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. “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. “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. Free members and under age 1, $6 ages 1 to 100, free 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays.
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. Peter Juvonen, Diane Liljelund and Matt Timo’s paintings on display, through Feb. 3.
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. Santa Train Dec. 25, $14 ages 2 and older, free under age 2; refreshments provided; 425-888-2206, www.trainmuseum.org.
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.
Zoos and Wildlife
Seattle and south
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. $10.50 ages 13 to 64, $7.50 ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and under, seniors and disabled. Penguin open houses: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 15, zoo education center at south entrance, N. 50th and Fremont Ave. N., Seattle; and 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15, Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St., Seattle. Nature Exchange, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. North Meadow carousel, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 after admission. Animal feedings: Humboldt penguins, 11 a.m. Fridays; piranhas, 11:15 a.m. Fridays. 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.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Horse riding lessons and programs: Weekly lessons and monthly trail rides, horse care practice and more, for ages 11 through adult, Horse Country Farm, 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; $69 per month; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773, www.horsecountryfarm.com.
South Whidbey Parks &Recreation offers community education opportunities: Music Together, beginning pottery, Creative Dance for preschoolers, beginners’ plant and tree pruning, open gym sessions, volleyball, snowrider bus times and more; various fees apply, some activities require registration; parks office is at 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.
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.
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