Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
Remote Control Race Off: Features food, fun, prizes, music, BBQ oyster feed, car races, benefits Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County’s Carousel Program, noon July 30. Thrasher’s Corner Pub and Broiler, 20805 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-481-0211.
Fairs &Festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Nubian Jam: Music, dance, food and art at the 13th annual community festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 29, Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300.
Silvana Community Fair: An old-fashioned community fair with animal events, contests and games, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29, free. Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana; 360-652-7691.
Greenbank Farm Loganberry Festival: Annual community party with wine tasting, music, artists, artisans, crafts and food, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 29 and 30. Greenbank Farm, Wonn Road, Whidbey Island; 360-678-7700, www.greenbankfarm.com.
Monroe Summerfest: Outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament, live entertainment, Shakespeare in the Park, food, crafts, vendors, children’s activities, biathalon, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 29, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 30. Lake Tye Park, Monroe; 360-794-5488, www.monroesummerfest.org.
Pirates Festival: Children’s games, pirates treasure, photo ops, sailing, 1 to 6 p.m. July 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30. Coupeville Wharf, Coupeville; 360-679-3053.
Tour de Terrace: Seafair festival in Mountlake Terrace with a street fair, car show, parade, 5K run, 5 to 11 p.m. July 26, 7:30 p.m. parade July 27, noon to 11 p.m. July 28 and 29, noon to 6 p.m. July 30. Evergreen Playfields, 22400 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-776-7331, www.tourdeterrace.org.
Seattle and beyond
Seafair: Seattle’s annual summer celebration featuring an array of parades and city festivals, includes Seafair Milk Carton Derby/Pirates Landing, marathons, Torchlight Parade, Blue Angels flight demonstration and hydroplane races, through Aug. 6. Various locations, Seattle; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com.
Bellevue Festival of the Arts: Annual celebration of the arts with arts and crafts, live entertainment, food and children’s events, July 28 to 30. Cost Plus parking lot, 10300 NE Eighth St., Bellevue; www.bellevuefest.org.
Samish Island Summer Arts Festival: Arts, crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 29, Samish Island Community Hall, 11292 Blue Heron Road, Samish Island; www.samishisland.net.
Seafair Torchlight Run &Parade: Seafair’s annual run along the streets of downtown Seattle, followed by an evening parade, July 29, 6:30 p.m. Torchlight Run begins at Qwest Field, 7:30 p.m. Torchlight Parade begins. Various locations, Seattle; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com.
Skagit Music Fest 2006: Live musical groups, vendors, food, noon to 8 p.m., gates open at 10 a.m., July 29, $5. Skagit County Fairgrounds; 360-422-5204, www.ppplanet.org.
Ballard SeafoodFest: Arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, children’s activities, a lutefisk eating contest and lots of fresh seafood, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 29, noon to 7 p.m. July 30. Ballard; 206-784-9705, www.seafoodfest.org.
Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering: The annual event features athletic competitions, exhibits, music, dance, bagpipes, children’s activities, food and clan booths, July 29 and 30. King County Fairground, Enumclaw; www.sshga.org.
Ethnic Fest: Performing arts, visual arts, crafts, dancing, food, July 29 and 30, Wright Park, Tacoma; 253-305-1076.
Shakespeare Northwest: Outdoor performances of Shakespeare, 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Aug. 2 through 20, $12. Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon; 877-754-6284.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Deception Pass series: Mexican-American singer and songwriter Juan Manuel Barco performs Texas-Mexican songs, July 29. Deception Pass State Park amphitheater, Whidbey Island; 360-902-8500.
Summer Event Series: Features food, live music and special offers, 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 24. Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood; www.alderwoodmall.com.
Camano Island outdoor cinema series: The outdoor cinema series features classic films and cartoons shown outdoors on a big screen in 16mm, begins at dusk every Friday, through Sept. 2. Free. Located at the end of Lewis Lane, Camano Island; 360-387-4579, www.chumleigh.com. July 28 – “Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein,” 1948.
Cinema Under the Stars: Everett Parks and Recreation presents a series of family films shown at dusk Fridays, through Aug. 11, preshow activities at 7 p.m. Bring a picnic and blankets. $1 suggested donation. Movies rated PG. Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. 425-257-8322. July 28 – “Nanny McPhee.”
Nature Programs: Interpretive programs taught by local experts, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 2, free, camping and cabin rental available. Camano Island State Park Amphitheater, 2269 S. Lowell Point Road, Camano Island; 360-387-7542. July 29 – “Visitors to our Waters: The Pacific Gray Whale,” Dodie Markey, WSU Island County Beach Watchers.
Jetty Island Days: The annual season features environmental discoveries, special group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children’s crafts, interpretive hut and puppet show, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 3. Shuttle to and from the island departs approximately every half-hour from 10th Street boat launch, Everett; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.
Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nites: Familiy nights of movie entertainment, bring a blanket or lawn chair, movies at dusk. Ice Age, July 28. Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0268.
John Hancock Champions on Ice: Figure skating champions and Olympic medal winners include Sasha Cohen, Michelle Kwan and Johnny Weir, 3 and 8 p.m. July 29, $46 to $126, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 866-332-8499, www.everetteventscenter. com.
A Day on the Prairie: Historical tours, farm visits, discussions of natural resource and agricultural issues, hands-on children’s activities, old-fashioned games, food, music, beer garden, July 29, Ebey’s Landing, Whidbey Island; 360-240-5558.
Tail Gate Flea Market: Third annual events features vendors, crafters and artists, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29. Country Village, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Classic Summer Auto Show: Port Gardner Vintage Auto Club’s ninth annual show, judging, trophies, music, food, antique race cars, 9 a.m. to noon registration, 3 p.m. awards, July 30. Mount Pilchuck Elementary School, 12808 20th St. NE, Lake Stevens; 360-653-7701.
Snohomish Garden Tour: A self-guided tour of private gardens in and around historic downtown Snohomish, noon to 5 p.m. July 30. Tickets, $15, available day of show at the Snohomish Freshman Campus, 601 Glen St., Snohomish; 360-568-2526, www.ci.snohomish.wa.us.
Bingo: 11 a.m. first and third Mondays of month at Granville Grange, 9401 163rd St. NE, Granite Falls; 360-691-7867.
Everett Chess Club: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, open to all ages and skill levels. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.
Horse Country Farm: 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com. Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 11 up.
Meditation hour: Weekly meditation to learn techniques in a group setting, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, donations accepted, CDM Psychic Institute, 2401 Summit Ave., Everett; 425-258-1449.
Psychic and alternative health fair: Psychic readings, gift items, learn about Reiki, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. second Saturdays, free admission. Triway Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek; 425-338-3663.
Silver Lake Swimming Beach: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, boat rentals from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, through summer. Thornton A. Sullivan Park Silver Lake, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.
Seattle and beyond
Lake Whatcom Railway: Full-size antique trains run Saturdays and Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., noon, 2:30 p.m. through Sept. 2, $14, $7; 360-595-2218.
Wild Waves Enchanted Village: Open through Sept. 4. 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; www.sixflags.com.
Torchlight Parade: Seafair event, 7:30 p.m. July 29. Begins at Seattle Center, continues south on Fourth Avenue to Second Avenue and King Street, Seattle; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com.
NudieBlues: An event featuring live music at a clothing-optional nudist park, July 29, $20. LARC, 21700 Highway 9, Mount Vernon; 360-445-6833, www.larcnudists.com.
Fleet Week: Seafair welcomes the Navy, Coast Guard and Canadian Navy during the festival beginning with the Fleet Arrival Parade of Ships, 1 p.m. Aug. 2, ships offer tours through Aug. 6. Downtown waterfront, Seattle; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.org.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Summer clean up: New Everett Theatre needs help during its annual cleanup from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 through Sept. 15. All skills needed. Email: ets.boxoffice@verizon.net.
Seattle and beyond
Call for pirates: The Pirates of Treasure Island are looking for a few good men and women. Must be 21 years old and enjoy working in parades, festivals and more. Email piratestreasisland@yahoo.com or call 206-992-7117.
Volunteers needed: Cougar Mountain Zoo is seeking volunteers ages 18 and older. 425-392-6278.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Folk dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, $5, $3 members. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-454-6529, 425-889-0541.
Folk dance: Skandia Folkdance Society, 8:30 p.m. first and third Fridays, 7:30 p.m. lessons, $9, $7 members. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 206-784-7470, www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Folk dance: Skandia Folkdance Society, 8:30 p.m. first Fridays, 7:30 p.m. lessons, $9, $7 members. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 206-784-7470, www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Line dancing: 2 p.m. first, second and fourth Wednesdays, $6. Ken Baxter Senior Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville; 360-651-2555.
Public dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music, 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, $5. Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-252-0291.
Public dance: Versatones play from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Cost is $4. 425-252-0291.
Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, Wednesdays at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.
Square dancing: Checkerboard Squares beginning lessons from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, $5, dances 8 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m., at Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton, Edmonds; 425-335-4671, 425-778-8472.
Square dancing: Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club lessons, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-742-6334, 425-774-6574.
Square dancing: Sky Valley Whirlwinds Club dances 8 p.m. , pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m., $5. TriWay Grange Hall, 35th and Seattle Hill, Mill Creek. 360-794-8240.
Square dancing: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays. Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-568-1176.
Square dancing: Whirlybirds Square Dance Club dances at 7:30 p.m. third Saturdays; lessons at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood; 425-745-1228, 425-513-1349.
Square dancing: With Stephen Cole, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Fern Bluff Grange Hall, Highway 2 and Cascade St., Sultan; 360-793-0946.
Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays. Small donation. Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.
Seattle and beyond
Ballroom dance: Dancing with a live band, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. $4. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
Century Ballroom: 925 E. Pine St., Seattle, 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com. The Masters of Lindy Hop &Tap, Aug. 16-20.
Square dancing: Freewheelers Square Dance Club mainstream square dances for singles and couple, 7 to 10 p.m. first and third Sundays. Classes available. Richmond Masonic Hall, N. 185th and Linden Ave. N., Shoreline; 425-673-0858.
Singles
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Mountaineers Singles: Social group for singles, offers hiking, walks, dining, golf, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and dancing. Meets second Wednesdays of each month at Alfy’s, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett. Email singles@everettmountaineers.org.
Non Smoking Single 60’s Group: Activities include bowling, bridge/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. Events include dining, dances, potlucks and games. Breakfast, 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Village Inn, 8525 Evergreen Way, Everett. Call Carmen, 425-710-0082.
Kid stuff
Snohomish and Island counties
The Noisy Guy: Children’s entertainer Charlie Williams performs, 2 p.m. Aug. 1, Duvall Library, 2 p.m. Aug. 10 Snohomish Library; www.noiseguy.com.
Seattle and beyond
Soundbridge: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-336-6600. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $7, $5 children. Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center features exhibits, classes and opportunities to meet Seattle Symphony musicians. Class costs vary; reservations required.
Zoos and Wildlife
Snohomish and Island counties
Forest Park Animal Farm: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Aug. 20, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.
Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through Aug. 20, Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville; 360-363-8400.
Seattle and beyond
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. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12. Seeking volunteers.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. $12, $11 seniors, $8 ages 5-17, $5 ages 3-4. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Elk bugling tours, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 9 through Oct. 1, $35, $22 children. Run Wild fun run/walk, 8 and 5K, 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 23, $20 registered runners, $15 registered walkers.
Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. $8.75, $8 seniors, $7 ages 4 to 13. “Back Yard Buggin’” puppet show, through Sept. 10 in the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. $12.50, $8.50 ages 6 through 12, $5.50 ages 3 through 5.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. $10.50, $7.50 ages 3 through 12, toddlers free, $4 parking. Butterflies &Blooms reopening, through Sept. 30, $1 additional admission. New carousel grand opening, July 22.
Markets
Snohomish County
Camano Commons Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 2. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 2, 3. Camano Commons, 848 Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island.
Country Village Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 29. 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com. Live music, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Diego Coy, July 28; Paul Fedorowicz, Aug. 4; Sibling Strings, Aug. 11; Diego Coy, Aug. 18; Sandy and Chuck, Aug. 25; Sibling Strings, Sept. 1; Charlie Spring, Sept. 8; Sandy and Chuck, Sept. 15; Paul Fedorowicz, Sept. 22; Charlie Spring, Sept. 29.
Edmonds Museum Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 28. Bell Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, Edmonds; 425-774-0900.
Everett Farmers Market: Summer Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 24. 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-921-3392.
Lake Stevens Farmers Market: 5 p.m. to sunset Thursdays through Aug. 31. North Cove Park, 1805 Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-334-1805.
Marysville Farmers Market: 2 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 12. Comeford Park, Fifth and State streets, Marysville; 360-651-9470.
Monroe Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 12. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 360-794-5504.
Mukilteo Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 5. 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-750-6945.
South County Farmers Market: 4 p.m. to sunset Wednesdays through Sept. Park Ridge Chapel, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell; 425-481-8801.
Snohomish Farmers Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28. On First Ave. at old Carnegie Library, Snohomish; 206-412-4630.
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. 19. Broadway and E. Thomas streets, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Magnolia Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 30, Magnolia Community Center, 2550 34th Ave. W., Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. , Wednesdays through Sept. 27 on the lawn at Skagit Valley Hospital 1415 E. Kincaid St., and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 14. Gates Street at the revetment, Mount Vernon; 360-630-9253.
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. 11th annual Sunset Supper at the Market, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Aug. 18, $85, $100 reserved, $165 patron.
University District Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays year-round. University Heights Center, corner of University Way NE and NE 50th, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
Museums
Snohomish and Island counties
Blackman House Museum: 118 Ave. B, Snohomish; 360-568-5235. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through mid-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. Wednesday through Sunday. $2 adults, $1 children.
Future of Flight: 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo; 800-464-1476, www.futureofflight.org. $15, $14 seniors and active military, $8 ages 15 and younger (must be 4 feet or taller), $9 gallery only, $4 gallery ages 6 through 15.
Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. $6, free 12 months and younger. Kite exhibit, through Aug.
Island County Historical Museum: 908 NW Alexander, Coupeville; 360-678-3310. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-3873. 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.
Museum of Snohomish County History: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022, www.snocomuseum.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Current exhibit: “Industry on Parade: Early Enterprise in Snohomish County.”
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. The Museum and D.O. Pearson House feature historical exhibits. Current exhibit: “Steamers, Ships &Shorelines: A Historical Photograph Tour of Stanwood &Camano Island.”
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday; tours and presentations for large groups and school children available. A variety of historical exhibits, including a foot-powered machine said to be capable of milking 20 cows in an hour, an old pump organ that floated up the Stillaguamish River on two canoes, a one-room schoolhouse display complete with desks and other accessories. Pioneer Hall, built in 1923, can be rented for special events. Volunteers needed.
Seattle and beyond
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.
Burke Museum of Natural History &Culture: University of Washington, NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE, 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. Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition exhibit, through Sept. 4. Family Day: Meet the Mammals, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5.
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 grandparents. Dunn Lumber Construction Zone exhibit offers children a chance to experience what it is like to work in a construction zone, ongoing. Nobuko presents the Japanese Yukata kimono, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 and 20.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. $19.95, $15.95 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $14.95 ages 7 to 12. An evening with Ruth Brown, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, $12, $6 members.
La Conner Quilt Museum: Located inside Gaches Mansion, 703 S. Second St., La Conner; 360-466-4288. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, $4.
Museum of Flight: 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursday to 9 p.m. $14 adults, $13 seniors 65+, $7.50 ages 5-17, ages 4 and younger free, groups of 10 or more adults $13, youth $6.50. Exhibits of more than 50 full-size aircraft, plus the nation’s only full-size air traffic control tower exhibit.
Museum of History &Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “A Ferry Tale: Return of the Kalakala,” “Men Who Work the Ships,” “A Change of Worlds: Photographs, Artifacts and Oral Histories of Puget Sound Native Americans,” “Treasures from the Collection: Papier Mache Tilt Top Table, ca. 1840-1855,” ongoing. Works by Phil Webber, through Sept. 4. History walking tours from MOHAI: Pioneer Square, 11 a.m. July 29; Journey through Seattle’s majestic urban forest, 11 a.m. Aug. 5; Behind-the-scenes of Seattle’s historic photograph collections, 11 a.m. Aug. 12; The shores of Lake Union, 11 a.m. Aug. 19; Walking the World War II homefront, 11 a.m. Aug. 26. Earth Angel: The Films of Audrey Hepburn, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 10, McEachern Auditorium, $39, $35 members. Twin Peaks/David Lynch Festival, 7:30 p.m. July 28, $8, $6 members. “Picturing the Century: One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives,” Aug. 5 through Dec. 17.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. Works by Lars Husby and Dale Lindman, through Aug. 6. Kiln cast glass by Hakan Blomqvist and Karin Westman, through Sept. 24.
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. An 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. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $9.50 exhibits, $7 seniors and juniors; $8 IMAX, $7 seniors and juniors; $14.50 exhibits and IMAX, $12 seniors and juniors; $5 Thursday laser light shows; $7.50 Friday and Saturday laser light shows. A science and educational museum with evening laser shows and an IMAX theater. Permanent exhibits: Dinosaurs, Tropical Butterfly House, Insect Village, Tech Zone and Water Works. Game On, interactive exhibit, through Aug. 31, $3 additional, $2 members.
San Juan Historical Museum: Friday Harbor; 360-378-3949. Young Pioneers Day Camp, July 31 through Aug. 3, $40.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. $12.95, $8.95 ages 7 to 17 and seniors. Combined tickets with Experience Music Project available. Combines artifacts, storytelling and information in environments that offer visitors a peek at “alternative worlds,” promotes science literacy and celebrates the creators and creations of science fiction. “Star Trek: The Show That Changed The World!,” 40th anniversary gala celebration and conference, Sept. 8 through 10, $95 to $995.
Seattle Museum of the Mysteries: 623 Broadway, Seattle; www.seattlechatclub.org.
Skagit County Historical Museum,: 501 Fourth St., La Conner; 360-466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
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 student and military. Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org.
Whatcom County Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. “Bert Huntoon and the Mt. Baker Lodge,” through May 27,. “Contrasting Objectives: Fifteen Pacific Northwest Photographers,” through Sept. 10. Bellingham Bay History Cruise, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, $20, $10 members. Mt. Baker Lodge Magic Lantern Slide Show, 2 p.m. July 30; Exploring New Zealand lecture, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 1; Bellingham Festival of Music presents A Lyrical Lunch Concert, 1 p.m. Aug. 3, 9; Albert Diaz performs, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 8. Japanese programming, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 and 20, Sept. 3 and 17.
Wing Luke Asian Museum: 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; 206-623-5124, www.wingluke.org. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $4, $3 seniors and students, $2 ages 5 to 12. “
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