“All About Bears”: 1 p.m. Feb. 17, Adopt A Stream Foundation’s Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Nick Jorg from “Animal Planet,” a state Department of Fish and Wildlife officer, talks about Washington bears. His partner — who may steal the show — is Colter, a very large Karelian bear dog who helps resolve bear/people conflicts. Learn more about Karelian bear dogs at wdfw.wa.gov. Type “bear dogs” in the search bar. Pre-registration is required by calling 425-316-8592; $5 members, $7 non-members.
Caspar Babypants: 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Caspar Babypants is the stage name of Chris Ballew, who is best known as the former lead singer of The Presidents of the United States of America. Tickets are $6, if not sold out. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are available at marysvillewa.gov or by calling 360-363-8400.
GET OUT
Kids in the Snow: A 90-minute outing that jump-starts participants on their way to earn a Junior Snow Ranger badge at Snoqualmie Pass, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 24. Identify tracks, learn about exploring nature in winter, and climb into an igloo (snowpack permitting). Discover which animals live nearby that turn white in winter, sleep the winter away, burrow and live entirely under the snow and those that can freeze themselves nearly solid right through until the spring melt. Kid-size snowshoes are available. Suggested donation of $15 for adults and $10 for ages 16 and under. Call 425-434-6111.
Free park-ing: The next Washington State Parks free day is March 19, State Parks’ 105th birthday. Others are April 14, Spring day; April 22, Earth Day; June 2, National Trails Day; June 9, National Get Outdoors Day; June 10, Fishing Day; Aug. 25, National Park Service 102nd Birthday; Sept. 29, National Public Lands Day; Nov. 11, Veterans Day; and Nov. 23, Autumn day. There are 12 free days in 2018. More at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
ENTERTAINMENT
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater: 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; 360-568-9412. Crackpot Comedy Calvacade: March 3, $10 adults, $5 children. More at www.thumbnailtheater.org.
“Petra and the Wolf”: 11 a.m. March 24, $10. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds. Tickets are $10. Call 425-275-9595 or go to www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Teen Nights are monthly free events where teens learn new art techniques while creating up to four art projects. Guest artists and projects are announced a few weeks before each event, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19 and May 10. Go to www.schack.org to learn more.
Museum of Pop Culture: The museum (formerly EMP) at the Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Ave. N., has current exhibits about science fiction and fantasy, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, “Star Trek,” indie games, the Seattle Seahawks, horror films and more. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More at www.mopop.org. Featured is the Jim Henson Exhibition — Imagination Unlimited.
MOHAI: The Museum of History & Industry is at 860 Terry Ave., at the south end of Lake Union, Seattle. The It’s Raining Cats and Dogs exhibit, which runs through May 31, takes a closer look at the history of Puget Sound through the stories of cats and dogs. More information is available at mohai.org.
Hibulb Cultural Center: Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free first Thursdays until 8 p.m.; 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2635; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle. Octopus Week is Feb. 17-25. More at www.seattleaquarium.org.
Paine Field: The Snohomish County Airport is home to several aviation attractions, including the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour, Historic Flight Foundation and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center. Find information at www.painefield.com/9/Visiting.
The Reptile Zoo: 22715 U.S. 2, east of Monroe. Get hands-on with lizards, snakes, an albino alligator and other reptiles. More information at www.thereptilezoo.org.
FAST & COOL
Angel of the Winds Community Ice Rink: Skate on an NHL regulation ice sheet. Cheap skate times are 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Sunday, and open to skaters of all skill levels and interests. Group rates and punch cards available. Military discount is $1 off admission price. The ice rink is adjacent to the main Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Suite 200, Everett. Call 425-322-2653 or go to www.angelofthewindsarena.com.
Lynnwood Ice Center: Public ice skating sessions are offered at various times seven days a week at the ice skating rink, 19803 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call 425-640-9999. More at lynnwoodicecenter.com.
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