Fairs &Festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: Parade, art show, fun run, fireworks, live music and children’s games, Sept. 8 to 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 7 patron’s preview party, grand parade Sept. 9. Various locations, Mukilteo; 425-353-5516, www.mukilteofestival.org.
Seattle and south
Gig Harbor Folk Festival: Second annual event features live folk music, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 2 and 3, Skansie Brothers Park, Gig Harbor; 888-843-9444.
Puyallup Pro Rodeo and Fair: Animal exhibits, home arts and food competitions, a carnival and midway, children’s activities, food and educational displays, Sept. 8 to 24. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup; 253-841-5045, www.thefair.com.
Fishermen’s Fall Festival: 16th annual festival celebrates our local fishing fleet, exhibits, competitions including the Wild Salmon Fillet Challenge, Oyster Shuck and Shoot, a salmon barbecue, children’s activities and music, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9. Fishermen’s Terminal, 1900 W. Nickerson, Seattle; www.anthonys.com.
Korean Cultural Celebration: Ch’usok or Harvest Festival Day celebrates Korean culture, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 9. Seattle Center, Seattle; www.kaaw.org.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
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 to 1939, led by Jeanne and Gary Rogers. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Saturdays September through November; by appointment December through May. Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood; 425-744-6478.
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. Sept. 2 – “Who Named Camano Island,” Tom Riggs, Camano Island ranger.
Snohomish County Windjammers: Open Houses will serve as recruiting events for new barbershop chorus members, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10. First Presbyterian Church, 2938 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
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.
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.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Art Show: Patrons’ preview party 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 7, art show Sept. 8 through 10. Mukilteo; 425-423-0450, www.mukilteofestival.org.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey Circus: Sept. 7 to 10, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Various show times, $14 to $76, box office: 866-EEC-TIXX, www.everetteventscenter.com, www.ringling.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; offers tournaments and lessons. 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, and learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for caring for horses, ages 11 and 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.
Skagit County and north
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
2006 Lake Union Boats Afloat Show: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends Sept. 13-17, $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under), 901 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle; www.BoatsAfloatShow.com.
Wild Waves Enchanted Village: Open through Sept. 4. 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; www.sixflags.com.
Fall RV &Outdoor Recreation Show: Sept. 7-10, Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle. Tours, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com. Information, www.mhrvshow.com.
Zoos and Wildlife
Seattle and south
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. 8, $35, $22 children, reservations required. Run Wild fun run/walk, 8 and 5K, 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 23, $20 registered runners, $15 registered walkers. Get Out of the Rut Day elk-watching events Sept. 2; Troop to Trek salute to military families Sept. 9-active duty personnel, families or retirees admitted at half-price.
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.
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. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily . $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. Backyard habitat workshop, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5; $100 per couple, $55 each. Cool Blast: Animals get summer treats, Fridays through Sept. 1. Bear Affair Sept. 23-24; Wyland Clean Water Tour 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12.
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.
Ballroom dance: Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13, lessons in tango, swing, and waltz, 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursdays. Broadway Dance Studio, 3726 Broadway, Everett; 425-339-8825.
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. $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, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, $5, dances 8 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, pre-rounds 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 dance lessons: 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 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: Beginners’ lessons with Stephen Cole, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays starting Oct. 5, Fern Bluff Grange, Sultan; corner of U.S. 2 and Cascade View Drive. First lesson is free, no partners required; 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, Everett; 425-257-8780.
Seattle and south
Ballroom dance: 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.
Scandinavian Basics Class: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 7 through Oct. 5. $6 per night. Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, Room 32. 206-784-7470; www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Square dancing: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Freewheelers Square Dance Club sponsors beginning lessons for singles and couples at Richmond Masonic Center, N. 185th and Linden, Ave. N., Shoreline. Free first class and potluck at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. 425-337-5441, 425-514-0527, 425-673-0858.
Square dancing: Freewheelers Square Dance Club mainstream square dances for singles and couples, 7 to 10 p.m. first and third Sundays. 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.
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. through Sept. 15. All skills needed. Email: ets.boxoffice@verizon.net.
Lectures
Seattle and beyond
“Master Pruner Seminar Series” with Cass Turnbull: 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 10, Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sandpoint Way NE, Bldg. #406, Seattle; first session, “Renovating and pruning an overgrown garden.” $10, $5 Plant Amnesty members. No pre-registration. 206-783-9813, 206-783-9093.
Markets
Snohomish County
Camano Commons Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 2. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 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, Sept. 1.
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. Sundays through Sept. 24. 1600 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-921-3392.
Marysville Farmers Market: 2 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 12. Comeford Park, Fifth and State streets, Marysville; 360-651-9470.
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 September. Park Ridge Chapel, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell; 425-481-8801.
Snohomish Farmers Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28. On First Avenue 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.
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.
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 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 explores 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.
Gold Bar Depot Museum: Highway 2, Gold Bar; 360-793-2325. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Free.
Granite Falls Historical Society Museum: 109 E. Union St., Granite Falls; 360-691-2603, www.gfhistory.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through September. Free.
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.
Island County Historical Museum: 908 NW Alexander, Coupeville; 360-678-3310. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays, through September. “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.
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.
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays; tours and presentations for large groups and school children available.
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. To report whale sightings: 800-562-8832.
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, 2007. “Contrasting Objectives: Fifteen Pacific Northwest Photographers,” through Sept. 10. Japanese programming, 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 3 and 17. Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 2, $3.50 per person. Brown bag programs: Artists’ trips from Ireland to Italy, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 5, free.
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. International Wildlife Photographer of the Year 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 working in a construction zone, ongoing. Cog City, physics and fun, ongoing.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Sept. 4. $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. 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. 29th Annual Yulefest 10 a.m. – to 6 p.m. Nov. 18, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 19. Admission: $2 adults, $1 kids 5-12, free for kids under 5. Parking $1, museum parking lot.
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. 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.
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 through Sept. 4; $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, single day passes $25, 3-day passes $95; see website for additional admission options.
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.
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