Theater
Snohomish and Island counties
“The Hobbit”: Based on the book by J. R. R. Tolkien, the journey to Middle-earth takes the audience to meet up with Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Wizard, Smaug the Dragon and of course the slimy Gollum; directed by Rose Woods and Melanie Lowey and features a cast of youth actors ages 10 to 13 and is suggested for audiences ages 4 and up; runs through Nov. 6 at Whidbey Children’s Theater, 222 Anthes Ave., Langley. Tickets are $8 for students, $10 seniors and $12 for adults. Call 360-221-2282; advance tickets are highly recommended. At a special family show Oct. 29, all tickets are $8 each.
Seattle
“Harold and the Purple Crayon”: This show about a little boy who takes matters into his own hands by way of a purple crayon kicks off the new season at Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St.; 206-441-3322; www.sct.org/Index.aspx. Through Oct. 30. For all ages.
Exhibits
Seattle
“Carnival”: The exhibit tells the story of eight Carnival celebrations from around the world through the voices of the people who plan, create, and carry out the festivities each year. The exhibition is a full sensory exploration with visual, audio and interactive experiences; weekend activities through Jan. 8 include weekly workshops where families can make their own Carnival masks, props and costumes; all at the Burke Museum, on the University of Washington campus at the corner of 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St., Seattle. The show is free with admission which is $10, $8 and $7.50. Call 206-543-5590 or visit www.burkemuseum.org.
Design Zone and Puzzle Palooza: Design Zone features 26 interactive stations divided into three categories: engineering and speed; art, architecture and video game design; and music and sound. Puzzle Palooza features puzzles and brainteasers and a 35-feet tall, Groovik’s Cube, a fully-functional three-dimensional puzzle illuminated with LED lights, and moved using controllers on the ground. The exhibits runs through Jan. 2 at Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; free with the price of admission which is $14 for adults; $9 for youth 6 to 15; $7 for kids 3 to 5 and $12 for seniors 65 and over. Children under 3 are free. Call 206-443-2001 or go to pacificsciencecenter.org.
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