Fairs &Festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Salmon Run: All day, June 15-July 22, at 20 merchant shops in Edmonds; first stop is Nama’s Candy, 102 1/2 Fifth Ave., Edmonds. Photography, painting and other visual arts, salmon clay sculptures and more on display at galleries and other Edmonds businesses; maps of participating stores available at each stop along Main Street, Fourth and Fifth avenues; www.artsplash-edmonds.com.
Edmonds Arts Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15-17, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; juried art show, food court, wine bar, live music, kids’ crafts, performers and more; free admission, costs for food and other items; 425-771-6412, www.edmondsartsfestival.com.
“PigOut on the Farm” Berry Fest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16 and 17, Biringer Farm, 4625 40th Place NE, Everett; goat climb, pony and train rides, pig roast, strawberry picking and more; free admission, cost for foods; 425-259-0255, www.biringerfarm.com.
Seattle and beyond
Fremont Solstice Parade: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 16, parade runs through downtown Fremont, followed by a Sustainable Solstice Festival in Gasworks Park; Seattle; free, except costs for food; live music, fashion show with recycled materials, food vendors and more; www.fremontartscouncil.org.
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21-24, 347 Division St. and surrounding areas; accordion workshops, films, live entertainment and more; competitions open to the public; for entry details, 509-548-5807, www.leavenworth.org, www.accordioncelebration.com.
Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
Book, bake and more sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16-18, American Legion Auxiliary, 601 Dayton St., Edmonds; proceeds benefit Girls State program; 425-776-0145.
Seattle and beyond
Dunshee House benefit: 7 to 11 p.m. June 17, Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, Seattle; raffles, auctions, live entertainment and more; $10; www.highwayninetynine.com.
Lectures
Seattle and beyond
Paul Lewing speaks: 7 p.m. June 15, University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle; free, discussion of techniques for painting on china pieces; 206-634-3400.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
WWII bomber ground tours: June 20-22, Paine Field, 3220 100th St. SW, Everett; $10, $5 children under 12, free for WWII veterans, 425-353-2110, www.painefield.com.
Writers’ conference: Register now for July 15-22, Fort Worden State Park, 223 Battery Way, Port Townsend; $575 for tuition, $195 to $385 for room and board; schedule is approximately 8 a.m. to beyond 7:30 p.m. daily; lectures, individual help sessions with faculty, evening readings and more; 360-385-3102, ext. 114, www.centrum.org.
Trolley tours: Guided tours of Car 55, one of six electric Interurban rail cars that provided commuter service from Alderwood Manor to Seattle and Everett from 1910 -1939. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Saturdays through November, by appointment, Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood; 425-744-6478.
Seattle and beyond
Washington Brewers Festival: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 16 and 17, Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; $15 advance at www.washingtonbeer.com, $20 day of event, designated drivers $8, under age 21 admitted only with parent; free shuttle from Kenmore Park and Ride; 206-447-5649.
Fifth annual Vineyard Vine Heart Walk and open house: Tasting rooms open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 16 and 17, Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale; live music, vineyard tours and more; 509-773-1976, www.maryhillwinery.com.
Willis Hall Winery dinner: 6:30 p.m. June 20, Ten Mercer Street Dinner and Drinks, 10 Mercer St., Seattle; $65 per person, not including tax and tip; RSVP to 206-691-3723, www.tenmercer.com.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
“Gold Dust Days” festival: City of Gold Bar and Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce seek volunteers for operations and activities, festival runs July 27-29; 360-793-4216 or e-mail info@golddustdays.com for details.
Camano Island dog wash: Seeking volunteers for the noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 event at Camano Island State Park, 2269 Lowell Point Road, Camano Island; 360-387-1902.
Seattle and beyond
Red Bull Soapbox Race: Seattle Pit crew seeks 40 teams of soapbox “mechanics” and drivers to participate in the Sept. 29 race along Fremont Avenue. Get applications at www.redbullsoapboxusa.com and will be accepted through June 29. Those who qualify to participate will be notified no later than July 13.
Zoos and Wildlife
Snohomish and Island counties
Forest Park Animal Farm: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through Aug. 19, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; free, except for guided tours which have fees and require advance registration; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.
Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, through Aug.19, Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville; 360-363-8404.
Skagit County and north
The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. $6, $5 ages 65/older, $3 ages 5-18 and college students with ID. To report whale sightings, 800-562-8832.
Seattle and south
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278, www.cougarmountainzoo.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through November. $9.50, $8.50 ages 62/older, $7 ages 2-12, free ages 2/under. Seeking volunteers.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through June 29 and Sept. 4 through 30, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30 through Sept. 3. $13.50, $12.50 ages 65/older, $9 ages 5-12, $6 ages 3-4.
Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Sept. 4 through 30. $10, $9 ages 65/older, $8 ages 4-12, $4 ages 3 and 4. Outdoor Zoo Cinema Series, 7 p.m. Fridays.
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 4-12, free age 3/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; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept. 30. $15 ages 13-64, $10 ages 3-12, free ages 2/under. Admission includes Butterflies &Blooms and Willawong Station, but Seed Sticks cost $1. Rainy Day tours, during zoo hours; walk through a tropical rain forest, enjoy the world of Australian parrots and more. North Meadow carousel hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through summer; fee is $2 after zoo admission. Maasai Journey Summer Experience programs, including African Savanna Discovery Box, ongoing during zoo hours, Savanna Safari, 11 a.m. daily, African Village story telling, noon daily, and village tours, 4 p.m. daily; all through Sept. 30. 2 p.m. Mondays, “All Birds, Great and Small,” “Animal Contact Experience, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, touch and learn about domestic farm animals, “Black and White Colobus,” 1:30 p.m. Fridays, through Sept. 2. Butterflies &Blooms exhibit through Sept. 30, Willawong Station bird-feeding area and Zoomazium, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Father’s Day barbecue, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17, Beech Grove near South Entrance; $21.95, $12.95 ages 3-10, free ages 2/under for members; $26.95, $16.45, free ages 2/under for nonmembers; reservations and advance payment required; 206-684-4825.
Kid stuff
Snohomish and Island counties
Teen Night: 8 to 11 p.m. June 15, South Everett Boys and Girls Club, 525 W. Casino Road, Everett; 425-355-6899; live music, XBOX 360, pool tables and more, for ages 13 to 20; $7, $5 with school ID; ID required for admittance.
Shoemaker and the elf: A marionette whodunit story, 2 p.m. June 19, Darrington Library, 1005 Cascade St., Darrington; 360-436-1600.
Rhyme Time with Nancy Stewart: 2 p.m. June 18, Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena, Granite Falls; 360-691-6087.
Celebrating 10 years of Harry Potter: Discussion, treats and more, 6:30 p.m. June 20, Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., Marysville; 360-658-5000.
Rhyme Time with Nancy Stewart: 10:30 a.m. June 18, Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way, Monroe; 360-794-7851.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Basic ballroom dances: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through June 21, Camano Senior Center, 606 Arrowhead Road; $50 per person, $55 nonmembers, registration required; 360-387-0222.
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/person; 360-794-8317.
Everett Senior Swingers square dances: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; 425-257-8780 or 425-334-2919.
Folk dance: Skandia Folkdance Society, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. lesson, 8:30 to11:30 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, $5, $3/members unless otherwise noted. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541. June 16, American folk dances and three live bands, free.
Line dancing: 2 p.m. first, second and fourth Wednesdays, $6. Ken Baxter Senior Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville; 360-651-2555.
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: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds mainstream dances, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Guest callers. Hearing enhancement available; 360-435-4594.
Square dancing with Fern Bluff Squares: 7 to 9:30 p.m. second Saturdays, Fern Bluff Grange, corner of U.S. 2 and Cascade View Drive, Sultan; Stephen Cole calling. Hearing enhancement available; 360-793-2848.
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 Wednesday dances: 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. June 16, special Saturday dance.
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.
Century Ballroom: Salsa lessons, various times/prices, Thursdays/first Fridays/Saturdays; swing lessons 9 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, various prices; tango lessons Tuesdays/second Fridays, various times/prices; 915 E. Pine St., Seattle; 206-324-7263, www.centuryballroom.com.
Folk dancing: 7:30 p.m. lessons, 8 to 11 p.m. dancing to live music, second Saturdays, but June 30, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; no experience nor partner necessary, shoes with low heels and closed toes advised, donation requested.
Nordic folk dancing: 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednedays, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; $40 for series, no partner required; charlotte@nordicmuseum.org, or Stina, 206-789-5707, ext. 19.
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/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.
Washington Dance Club: 8 to 9 p.m. Friday workshops, ballroom dancers’ lessons and activities, private lessons $45; Avalon Ballroom, 1017 Stewart St., Seattle, $10/person; 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 for details. Ballroom dancing 9 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays.
West Coast swing dancing: 7 p.m. beginners’ lessons, 8 to 11 p.m. dances, Thursdays, 6620 NE 181st St., Kenmore; lessons and dances, $15, dances only, $7; www.micksotherplace.com.
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; 425-335-5936, 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; 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-Sundays. $2, $1 children; group tours available.
Future of Flight Aviation Center &Boeing Tour: 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo; 800-464-1476, www.futureofflight.org. $15, $14 seniors/active military, $8 ages 15/under (must be 4 feet or taller), $9 gallery only, $4 gallery for ages 6-15.
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 and railroad/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, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. $6.50, free for ages 1/under.
Island County Historical Museum: 908 NW Alexander, Coupeville; 360-678-3310, www.ichscpvl@whidbey.net. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays, through September. “Our Towns: A Look At Island County’s History” – mid-to-late19th century to present Whidbey Island exhibit, through 2007.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-1825. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
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.
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays.
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-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 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, $4.
Royal BC Museum: 675 Belleville St., Victoria, BC. Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Sept. 29; 250-356-7226, www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. $25.50 ages 19/older, $19.50 ages 65/older, $17.50 ages 6 to 18 and students 19/older, free ages 3 to 5, $68.50 families. IMAX films cost extra. Halmcken House display, noon to 4 p.m. through Sept. 3.
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 County Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. All events free unless otherwise noted. Brown Bag program, 12:30 p.m. June 19, Marcia Guiderian, acoustic guitar and vocal performance, free. “Teaching Learning – Learning Teaching, the Campus School, 1889-1967,” through Oct. 7. “American Abstraction: Works from the Washington Art Consortium Collection,” through Nov. 11.
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, burked@u.washington. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16, meet wildlife photographer Florian Schulz. “Yellowstone to Yukon: Freedom to Roam” exhibit through Dec. 31. “In the Spirit of Ancestors,” Northwest Coast art, through Sept. 3.
Children’s Museum: 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-441-1768, www.thechildrensmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-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. $19.95, $15.95 military/seniors/ages 13-17, $14.95 ages 7-12, free for kids under 6. 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays through 2007, also applies to Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. Third Saturdays are Family Days with workshops, music demonstrations, art projects and more. Out of This World costume exhibit, features outfits from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Bladerunner” and more, June 16 to Sept. 30.
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 for members and under age 1, $6 ages 1-100, 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/over, $7.50 ages 5-17, free ages 4/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, call for reservations, www.nara.gov. “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/over, free ages 4/under.
Northwest Railway trains: Saturday and Sunday summer trains, July 1 through August, 11:01 a.m., 12:31, 2:01 and 3:31 p.m. from Snoqualmie station, 38625 SE King St., or 11:26 a.m., 12:56, 2:26 p.m. from North Bend station, 205 McClellan St., shop, dine or sightsee between arrival and departure; $9, $8 ages 62/over, $6 ages 2-12, under age 2/free, round trip; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. June 16 and 17 Father’s Day trains, 12:01 p.m. first departure both days; dads free with paid children’s admission.
Northwest Railway Museum: Depot at 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-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-Sundays.
Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $9.50, $7 seniors/kids; $8, $7; $14.50, $12. $5 Thursdays laser light shows; $7.50 Fridays and Saturdays laser light shows. “Treasures of NOAA’s Ark,” through Sept. 3. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs, tropical butterfly house, insect village, Tech Zone, Water Works. Boeing Imax Theater: The Ant Bully in 3D, Daily (no Mondays), 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Also showing Ride Around the World and Deep Sea 3D. Eames Imax Theater: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 p.m. daily, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, Mysteries of Egypt and The Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N., located within Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org. 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays through 2007, also applies to Experience Music Project.
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-Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, to 8 p.m. third Thursdays. $8, $7 seniors, $6 students/military.
Wing Luke Asian Museum: 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; 206-623-5124, www.wingluke.org. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, $4, $3 seniors/students, $2 ages 5-12. Family Day activities, 1 to 3 p.m. third Saturdays. June 16, crafts and stories with storyteller and artist Nancy Calos-Nakano.
Markets
Snohomish County
Country Village Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 28. 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Downtown Lake Stevens Farmers Market: 5 p.m. to sunset Thursdays, June through August, 1806 Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-334-1805.
Edmonds Museum Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 6. Bell Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, Edmonds; 425-774-0900.
Foster’s Family Farm: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. spring and summer, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. fall; nursery items, hanging baskets, local berries, vegetables, fresh sweet corn and more; Arlington exit 208 off I-5, go 2.4 miles on Highway 530 to red barn on right; 360-435-5095.
Mukilteo Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June through September. 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-750-6945.
Saturday Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, June 16 to Sept. 1.Tulalip Ampitheatre in Quil Ceda Village, 10400 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip; 360-654-2605.
Snohomish Farmers Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 27; old Carnegie Library, 105 Cedar St., Snohomish; 206-412-4630, www.rockfish5@seanet.com.
Stocker Farms: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30; 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish. Berries, summer vegetables, fall produce, fall harvest agritainment, Christmas trees; 360-568-7391, www.stockerfarms.com.
Skagit County and north
Concrete Saturday Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 8. 45821 Railroad St. off Highway 20; 360-853-8505, 360-856-2093.
Seattle and beyond
Ballard Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, year-round. 5300 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle; 206-781-6776, www.fremontmarket.com.
Broadway Sunday Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 18. 230 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle; 206-547-2278, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Columbia City Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 31. Columbia Plaza parking lot, 4801 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; 206-547-2278, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Lake City Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 4. NE 127th and 30th Avenue NE, Seattle; 206-547-2278, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Magnolia Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughOct. 13, Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave. W., Seattle; 206-547-2278, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Phinney Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays, June 15 to Sept. 28, Phinney Neighborhood Center lower parking lot, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-547-2278, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Pike Place Market: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, year-round. Pike Street and Pike Place, Seattle; www.pikeplacemarket.org.
Remlinger Farms: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, 32610 NE 32nd St., Carnation; 425-333-4135, www.remlingerfarms.com.
University District Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through December, University Heights Center, corner of University Way NE and NE 50th, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
West Seattle Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30. Alaska Junction, corner of Alaska and California, in the parking lot behind Key Bank; 206-547-2278, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Woodinville Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 13, Woodinville Village, NE 145th Street and Woodinville-Redmond Road NE; www.woodinvillefarmersmarket.com.
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