Family Fun calendar

Published 10:01 am Wednesday, July 2, 2014

MUSIC

Everett’s Summer Concert Series for Kids: Children’s shows, free for all, will be performed at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, next to the playground. First up on the schedule is Tim Noah, an Emmy winning Northwest favorite, on July 10; the Not-Its! dance band on July 17; Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies, creative rock for children, July 24; Brian Waite Band, rock ‘n’ roll adventure, July 31; Secret Agent 23 skidoo, family hip hop, Aug. 7; Recess Monkey, creative pop for kids, Aug. 14; and Eric Ode, who wants people to sing along, on Aug. 21.

Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater: Open microphone for all ages beginning at 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Performer sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $3 performers, $5 audience. Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; 360-568-9412; thumbnailtheater.com.

EXHIBITS

Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; phone 425-258-1006; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Each third Friday of the month is the museum’s Free Friday Night Live. Play indoors with the kids from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost; imaginecm.org. Check online for summer camps.

“SPY — The Secret World of Espionage”: From the collections of the CIA, the FBI, the National Reconnaissance Office and H. Keith Melton, the renowned author, historian and international authority on spy technology. Guests will see real gadgets and artifacts from spies and spy catchers. They will observe spy technologies and learn the tools-of-trade, some recently declassified. This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition grants guests unprecedented access into the world of espionage. Through Sept. 1. Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; www.pacificsciencecenter.org.

Western Heritage Center: An interactive museum of mining, logging, agriculture, transportation, construction and wildlife. Kids will be entertained by noisy machinery, including an 1880s-era drill press powered by giant belts tied to a waterwheel outside the building. This exhibit shows how creative people had to be to survive without TV and cellphones. Seed drills, drag saws, potato diggers, gas pumps, vintage John Deere tractors, and more showcase the history of Snohomish County. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday on the east side of the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Call 425-232-3493 for more information.

Woodland Park Zoo: The zoological gardens are open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at two entrances, Fremont Avenue and 50th Street or Phinney Avenue and 55th Street, Seattle. For information, call 206-548-2500 or go to www.zoo.org.

EVENTS

Bring your lawn chairs: Darrington’s “Street Fest in Old Town” summer series, sponsored by Snohomish County Department of Economic Development, will feature evenings of music, art, activities and family-friendly outdoor movies in historic downtown Darrington. The fun happens on Darrington Street between Emmens and Sauk avenues on July 12 and Aug. 16. Live music and activities begin at 7 p.m., movies showing at dusk.

Poochapalooza: The free eighth annual Marysville Dog Owners Group outdoor dog event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 at Strawberry Fields Park, 6100 152nd St. NE in Marysville. Doggy fashion shows, talent contests, races and fly-ball exhibitions are planned. Donations support the off-leash park at Strawberry Fields. Parking is free.

BILLBOARD

Red Curtain: An exciting lineup of performing arts classes for all ages are offered beginning July 7 at the Red Curtain Art Center, 1410 Grove St., Marysville. Included is a four-week Children’s Theatre Workshop. A complete list of offerings and registration information is available at www.redcurtainfoundation.org.

Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050; www.schack.org. Go to the website to learn about classes for kids and teens. Summer art camps are filling up.