Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
Oyster Fest: The ninth annual event benefits Providence Hospice of Snohomish County and features oysters, games, auctions, karaoke, dunk take, barbeque and live music, noon to closing Aug. 12. Foxy’s Steak &Spirits, 9601 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-513-0960.
Fairs &Festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Homegrown Festival: Downtown Marysville merchants celebrate the arts with arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12. Third Avenue, Marysville; 360-658-0246.
Taste of Edmonds: Food, live entertainment, beer gardens, wine tastings, children’s activities and contests, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 13, $3. Civic Playfield, Sixth and Bell streets, Edmonds; 425-670-9112, www.edmondswa.com.
Coupeville Arts &Crafts Festival: Art show and wine tasting 7 p.m. Aug. 11. Local artists with arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities, food, Aug. 12 to 13, Coupeville and surrounding area, Whidbey Island; 360-678-5116, www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org.
Stillaguamish Festival of the River: Environmental and cultural festival, Aug. 12 and 13. River Meadows County Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington; 360-435-2755, ext. 22.
Island County Fair: Live entertainment and children’s activities, midway, Aug. 17 to 20. Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; www.islandweb.org.
Skagit County and north
Shakespeare Northwest: Outdoor performances of Shakespeare, 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, through Aug. 20, $12. Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon; 877-754-6284.
Skagit County Fair: The Skagit Valley’s annual county fair features a rodeo, carnival, live entertainment and exhibits, through Aug. 12. Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon; 360-336-9453.
Porterhouse Brewfest: Live music, beer tasting, 2 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, $20, 21 and older only. Lincoln Theatre, 712 First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-8955.
Woodside Summer Festival: Music, games, drumming circle, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 13, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham; 206-734-4160, www.woodsidechurch.org.
Northwest Washington Fair: An old-fashioned county fair with animal exhibits, live entertainment, children’s activities, food and competition, Aug. 14 to 19. Lynden Fairgrounds, Lynden; www.nwwafair.com.
Seattle and south
Cambodian Cultural Heritage Celebration: Aug. 12, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.org.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Evergreen Classic Horse Show: Hunter and jumper event through Aug. 13, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. Free. Profits to benefit Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, Woodinvile; www.evergreenclassic.com; 206-972-2602.
Trolley Tours: Receive 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 to 1939, lead by Jeanne and Gary Rogers, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays and Saturdays, through August; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Saturdays, September through November; by appointment from December through May. Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood; 425-744-6478.
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. Aug. 11 – “Poppy,” 1936.
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. Aug. 11 – “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”
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. Aug. 12 – “Somewhat True and Amazing Tales of Historic Watercraft,” Dick Wagner, Center for Wooden Boats.
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.
“Millionaire”: Try out for “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11, Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett-Mall Way, Everett.
Antique tractor show and threshing bee: Sky Valley Stock &Antique Tractor Club presents its annual event featuring a tractor parade, races, live entertainment, children’s activities, hay ride and pancake breakfast, Aug. 11 through 13. The Frohning Farm, 19524 Tualco Loop Road, Monroe; 360-794-3101, www.skyvalleyantiquetractor.com.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Birthday Party and Night at the Lighthouse: Celebrate 100 years of light as part of the Washington Light Keepers Association’s “The Great Lighthouse Hunt 2006,” “Keeper’s Kin” get together, exhibits, music, children’s activities, ice cream, 2 to 10 p.m. Aug. 12. 608 Front St., Mukilteo; 425-513-9602, www.mukilteohistorical.org.
Car show, flea market and book sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; 360-387-0222.
Hot August Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12, Faith Lutheran Church, 1424 172nd St. NW, Marysville; 360-652-9545.
Fuchsia show: Sno-King Fuchsia Society show features award-winning fuchsias, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13. Country Village, 23716 Eighth Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-252-5772, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
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.
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.
Skagit County and north
All Corvette Show and Shine: Organized by Corvettes Unlimited, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13, $15 entry fee. Sehome Village Haggens, Bellingham; 360-676-7779, www.blueskiesforchildren.org.
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.
Seattle and south
Fort Nisqually Brigade Encampment: Volunteers recreate the Fur Brigade’s visit, camping in teepees and lodges, explain how they cook, make fires, do beadwork answer questions, visitors can also participate in races, a ladies tea, dancing and music, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13, $5, $4 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $2.50 ages 5 to 12. Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl, Tacoma; 253-591-5339, www.fortnisqually.org.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Summer clean up: New Everett Theatre needs help during its annual clean up, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 through Sept. 15. All skills needed. Email: ets.boxoffice@verizon.net.
Seattle and south
Volunteers needed: Cougar Mountain Zoo seeks volunteers 18 and older. 425-392-6278.
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 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. $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. Outdoor Zoo Cinema Series, 7 p.m. Fridays. “Ice Age 2: The Meltdown,” Aug. 11; “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” Aug. 18; “Hoodwinked,” Aug. 25.
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. Restored 1918 carousel, through Sept. 30; $1 extra. Butterflies &Blooms, through Sept. 30; $1 extra. Eye-to-Eye tours, Aug. 12, $55, $45 members. Backyard habitat workshop, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 27, or 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5, $100 per couple, $55 each.
Public dances
Snohomish and Island counties
Ballroom dance: Sponsored by the Boeing Employee’s Big Band Dance Club, beginner and intermediate lessons available, 6:45 p.m. beginner lessons, 7:45 p.m. intermediate lessons, Mondays, Sept. 11 through Nov. 6, $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., Everett; 425-334-2746.
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 beginning lessons (mainstream): 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 11, at Marysville Junior High cafeteria, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. Susan Morris instructing. Partner not required. 360-659-8277.
Square dance lessons: 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 south
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 through 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. 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; group tours available. “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage,” ongoing. “Look, Dick. Look, Jane.,” new exhibit visits the beginning of the Edmonds School District from the first classes held in George Brackett’s Feed Barn in 1884 to today’s schools.
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. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. $6, free 12 months and younger. Kite exhibit, through August.
Island County Historical Museum: 908 NW Alexander, Coupeville; 360-678-3310. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. “Our Towns: A Look At Island County’s History,” exhibit about Whidbey Island from the mid-to-late 19th century to present day, through 2007.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-3873. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Exhibits include a house built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, various permanent displays focusing on the first residents, schools and history of Lake Stevens, 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.
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.” The museum is one of six in the state that will host the next Smithsonian traveling exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music,” to be in Everett in October 2007.
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.
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.
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.
San Juan Historical Museum: Friday Harbor; 360-378-3949.
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.
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. 15, 17, $20, $10 members. Japanese programming, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 20, Sept. 3 and 17.
Seattle and south
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.
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. Cog City, physics and fun, ongoing. Nobuko presents the Japanese Yukata kimono, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 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.
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: 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. “Picturing the Century: One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives,” through Dec. 17.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. 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.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N., located with Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org. 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.
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. 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. “
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. 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.
Oak Harbor: Saturday public market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12. In the park on Highway 20, Oak Harbor; 360-678-4288.
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.
Skagit County and north
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.
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.
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.
West Seattle Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 17. Alaska Junction, corner of Alaska and California, in the parking lot behind Key Bank; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.
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