Family fun calendar

Special events

Snohomish and Island counties

Turkey Fun Run: Ages 5 to 12, 3:15 p.m. register, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 start. Two non-perishable items for local food bank. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0230.

8th annual Coastal Gathering: United Native American Council of Everett Community College co-sponsors the Coastal Gathering from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at EvCC’s Parks Student Union Building. Gathering features traditional dance groups, storytelling and arts from the Northwest Coast and Alaska. Salmon dinner served. Free; 425-388-9268.

Christmas decorating: Kids are invited to show off their decorating and arts and crafts skills at Ivar’s and will be rewarded with a free kids’ meal, 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 20, 21, 27, 28, Dec. 4, 5. 1520 41st St., Everett; www.ivars.net.

Tulalip Canoe Family Dancers, 2 p.m. Nov. 24, Seabrook Assisted Living, 11333 Third Place W., Everett; 425-357-0372.

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. Now featuring 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. Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 10 up. 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com.

Seattle and beyond

Great American Train Show: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21, $7. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup.

SPOT birthday party and adopt-a-thon: Saving Pets One at a Time hosts a party with cake, adoptions, microchipping, pictures with pets and refreshments, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20. Doggie Come Play, 910 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington; 360-336-5388, www.savingpetsoneatatime.org.

Kid stuff

Snohomish and Island counties

“In Your Eyes”: Village Theatre’s Kidstage Teen Select presents this story following a journalism class caught in a school-wide lockdown without a teacher, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20, 2 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21, $7 to $9. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-8600, www.villagetheatre.org.

Seattle and beyond

“Bunnicula”: Musical adaptation of Deborah and James Howe’s popular book about a vampire bunny, through Dec. 19 and Jan. 7-16. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center; www.sct.org, 206-441-4488.

Northwest Puppet Center: 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-523-2579. 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $9.50, $8 seniors, $7.50 children, season tickets available. “Q’we-ti,” through Nov. 21.

“The Secret Garden”: A stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book is about an orphan girl who discovers a mysterious hidden garden on her uncle’s country estate, through Jan. 8. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center; www.sct.org, 206-441-4488.

Singles

Snohomish and Island counties

Everett Mountaineers Singles: A 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. Call Fran, 360-474-0592 or email franj@ncplus.net.

Parents Without Partners: A social support group for single parents with children of all ages, various events each month, including social activities, dancing and skating. 425-388-4544.

Sno-Co Singles: An 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 or email chatterbox55@comcast.net. Call Darlene, 425-741-1256.

Snohomish Sleepless Singles Group: Meets at Petosa’s in Snohomish at 10 a.m. every second and fourth Saturday. For singles of all ages in the Snohomish area. Various activities will be planned. For information, email judyvigoren@verizon.com.

Public dances

Snohomish and Island counties

Ballroom dance classes: 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.

Public dance: Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 13 with music by The Versatones, the retired Eagles activity club’s live band, featuring waltz, pattern and other dances, 1 to 4 p.m. every Monday. $2. Broadway Dance Studio, 3726 Broadway St., Everett; 425-357-9219.

Public dance: Seattle Western Swing Music Society hosts a dance with live bands each month. 3726 Broadway St., Everett; 425-357-9210.

Public dance: Harry Lindbeck plays smooth dance music, 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday. $5. Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-252-0291.

Scottish country dancing: No partner needed, every Wed. at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-8977.

Square dancing: Checkerboard Squares holds classes Sundays, dances 8 to 11 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays at Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton, Edmonds; 425-335-4671, 425-778-8472.

Square dancing: Dudes and Dolls Square Dance Club holds lessons, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cedar Valley Grange Hall, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-742-6334, 425-774-6574.

Square dancing: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds lessons, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Marysville Jr. High cafeteria, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville; 360-403-9305.

Square dancing: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month. Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-568-1176.

Square dancing: The Whirlybirds Square Dance Club holds dances at 7:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. Hearing enhancement available. The Hayloft, 15320 35th Ave., Lynnwood; 425-252-1204.

Square dancing: With Doug Coleman, 1 p.m. Fridays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.

Tango lessons: With Ina and Jon Howe, 6 p.m. every Wednesday, 1 p.m. every Saturday. 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. every Wednesday. $4. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.

Century Ballroom: 915 E. Pine St., Seattle; 206-324-7263. Sam Phillips, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, $17.50, $20 day of show; Musica Vitae! Cabaret, 6 p.m. Dec. 18, $5 to $45.

Square dancing: The Freewheelers Square Dance Club hosts mainstream square dances for singles and couple, 7 to 10 p.m. every first and third Sunday of each month. Richmond Masonic Hall, North 185th and Linden Ave. N, Shoreline; 425-673-0858.

Washington Dance Club: 17th anniversary ball, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, $18, $22 day of event. 1017 Stewart St., Seattle; 206-628-8939.

Billboard

Snohomish and Island counties

Food vendors are being sought for the “A Taste of Culture Food and Art” event in Jan. sponsored by Sno-Isle Natural Food Co-op, Interfaith Association of Snohomish County and the Everett Immigrant and Refugee Forum. Ethnic food vendor booths for community organizations are $75, nonprofit educational booths are free and commercial food vendor booths are $125. Deadline is Dec. 1. Call Betsy at 425-259-3798 or Van at 425-388-9307.

Museums

Snohomish and Island counties

Blackman House Museum: 118 Ave. B, Snohomish; 360-568-5235. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, April 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. Pacific Northwest Needlearts Guild 2004 juried show, through Dec. 30.

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. $5, free ages 12 months and younger.

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.

Snohomish County Museum: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022. 1-4 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. Electric Wizards workshop for kids, 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 20, $20.

Bothell Historical Museum: Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell; 425-486-1889. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Burke Museum of Natural History &Culture: University of Washington, 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE, Seattle; 206-543-5590. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. Thursdays. $8 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5 students. “Evolution’s Big Bang,” Smithsonian exhibit, opens Nov. 20 through March 6.

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. “My Home Planet Earth,” a new exhibit aimed at helping children make healthy decisions about air quality, water pollution and nutrition through hands-on activities that spark an interest in science.

Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle. 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $19.95, $15.95 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $14.95 ages 7 to 12. Current exhibits: “Beatlemania! America Meets the Beatles, 1964.” “Bob Dylan’s American Journey, 1956-1966,” opening Nov. 20.

La Conner Quilt Museum: 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; 206-764-5700. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursday to 9 p.m. $11 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $6.50 ages 5-17, ages 4 and younger free, groups of 10 or more adults $10, youth $5.50.

Museum of History &Industry: 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.historymuse-nw.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.

Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. The 27th annual Yulefest, Nov. 20 and 21. Dec. 2 through Jan. 2: Christmas houses on display and photography by Eva Skold Westerlind. Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5.

Northwest Railway Museum: 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. 1890 depot with exhibits and bookstore. Santa Train, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 27 through Dec. 12, $11.

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.

Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 877-724-3428. 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.

Skagit County Historical Museum,: 501 S. Fourth St., La Conner; 360-466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Current exhibit: “Gingham to Gabardine: 100 Years of Custom, Costume and Couture.” “Bouncing to Mars: The Inside Story of the Mars Exploration Rovers,” 2 p.m. Nov. 21; “Fabulous ’50s Holiday Fest,” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 18.

Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, to 8 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. $7, $6.50 seniors, $5 students.

Whatcom County Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org. “Talk Back! The Community Responds to the Permanent Collection,” through March 6. John Walton Magic Show, 2 p.m. Dec. 4; Bellingham Bagpipe Band, 2 p.m. Dec. 5; Holiday Happenings family activity day, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 11; Chanukah concert with What the Chelm!, 2 p.m. Dec. 12, Adoramus Carolers, 3 p.m. Dec. 19, Beauty and the Beats, 1 p.m. Dec. 28; Brian Thurber and Rich Levine, 3 p.m. Dec. 28.

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.

Zoos and Wildlife

Seattle and beyond

Cougar Mountain Zoo: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. $8.75, $8.25 seniors, $6 ages 5-17, $4 ages 3-4. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.Point Defiance Zoo &Aquarium: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; 253-591-5337, www.pdza.org. $7.75, $7 seniors, $6 ages 4 to 13. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Dec. 31.

Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 206-386-4320. $9, $8 seniors 65+ and disabled adults, $6.25 ages 6-18, $4.25 ages 3 to 5, ages 2 and younger free.

The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710. To report whale sightings, call the Whale Hotline at 800-562-8832.

Wolf Haven: 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino; 360-264-4695, 800-448-9653, www.wolfhaven.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. $7, $6 seniors, $5 ages 3 to 12. Photo tours, Dec. 10. Thanksgiving turkey feed and pie bake-off, 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 20, 2:40 p.m. check in, $15, $12 ages 12 and younger.

Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. Winter 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through March 14. $10 ages 13 to 64, $7 ages 3 to 12, toddlers free. Parking $3.50. Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. first seating, 2 to 5 p.m. second seating, Nov. 25, $20.95, $11.95 ages 3 to 10, reservations and pre-payment required.

Markets

Snohomish and Island counties

Bayview Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October, Saturdays only through Dec. 31. Bayview Road and Highway 525, Langley; www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com.

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.

Fremont Sunday Flea Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through November. N. 34th Street and Phinney Avenue, Seattle; 206-781-6776, www.fremontmarket.com.

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 through Nov. 20. University Heights Center, 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 Nov. 21. Alaska and California streets, Seattle; 206-632-5234, www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org.