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. Next up on the schedule is 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.
Stage
“Disney’s The Little Mermaid”: Produced by the Lake Stevens-based Ludus Youth Theatre Group, the musical is staged at 7 p.m. July 18 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 19 at the PUD theater, 2320 California Ave., Everett. tickets are $10 general admission or $8 for seniors and children 12 and younger. More information is at www.ludusyouththeatre.org.
Events
Fun in the Arboretum: A free fun event for families, with music, art projects, theater games, food, a scavenger hunt, prizes, garden projects and more, is set for 1 to 3 p.m. July 26 at Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, 145 Alverson Blvd, adjacent to Legion Park, Everett. Activities will led by Imagine Children’s Museum, Schack Art Center, Everett Public Library, KidStage, Everett YMCA, Master Gardeners of Snohomish County, Pilchuck Audubon Society and the Evergreen Arboretum Foundation.
Jurassic Quest: More than 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs will roam the Comcast Arena in Everett from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 26 and 27. Tickets are available at the door and go for $20, $18 for military and seniors, $15 for children, free for toddlers. The attraction features dinosaur rides, fossil digs, dino air mazes, face painting and more. Visitors can interact with the animatronic dinosaurs and learn about prehistoric creatures. More at Jurrasic Quest website, www.jurassicquest.com.
Passport to Port Susan: The family day event, 1 to 4 p.m. July 19 at the Nature Conservancy’s Port Susan Bay Preserve, includes activities for kids and the chance to learn about the environment from local scientists. Meet at the Stanwood Park and Ride at 267th Street NW for a short, free shuttle ride to the preserve.
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 again on Darrington Street between Emmens and Sauk avenues on Aug. 16. Live music and activities begin at 7 p.m., movies showing at dusk.
Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 19 and 20; live entertainment, Kids’ Korner, arts and crafts; main stage and beer garden open noon to 7 p.m.; free shuttle available from Jackson High School; www.millcreekfestival.com.
54th annual Aquafest: July 25 through 27, mostly in downtown Lake Stevens along Main Street; parade, carnival, fireworks and other events; festival information, map and directions available online: www.aquafest.org.
21st annual Tour de Terrace: noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 25 to 27, Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; carnival, live entertainment, beer garden, arts, crafts and food booths; www.tourdeterrace.org.Parade at 6:45 p.m. Friday; starts on 234th Street SW and ends at Evergreen Playfield; map available online.Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday.Car show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Silvana Community Fair: July 26 at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway; live music at noon; food, farm animals and indoor exhibits; kids’ games; free; www.silvanafair.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.
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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.
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