Fun calendar

Special events

Snohomish and Island counties

Evergreen Classic Horse Show: Through Aug. 14, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 206-972-2602, www.evergreenclassic.com.

Crave Block Party: Girls’ night out featuring shopping, fashion and pampering services, 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 12, $35 includes salmon barbecue, strawberry shortcake and a goody bag. On Avenue A, Snohomish; 206-282-0173, www.craveparty.com.

Antique tractor show and threshing bee: Sky Valley Stock &Antique Tractor Club presents its annual event featuring a tractor parade, races, live entertainment, children’s activities and a silent auction, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 to 14, $5. Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. each day, $4. The Frohning Farm, 19524 Tualco Loop Road, Monroe; 360-794-3101, www.skyvalleyantiquetractor.com.

Previously Loved Art &Garage Sale: ArtWorks presents its annual art sale event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13. 201 Second Ave. S., Edmonds; 206-546-1588.

The Day O’ Magic: The Northwest Ring of Fire presents magician Aldo Colombini and others, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 13, $30 magicians, $10 show only, Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; 425-931-7514.

On the Waterfront car show: Rusty Relics Car Club sponsors this show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, $15 entry fee, $2 spectators. Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 425-337-3882.

Nature Knocks: Learn about Whidbey Island’s diverse flora and fauna with WSU Beach Watchers and participate in craft activities, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Meet at Ft. Casey Lighthouse; 360-679-7391.

Hawaiian Paradise: South County Senior Center’s annual luau featuring song and dance by the Sound Singers of Edmonds, 6 p.m. Aug. 18, $15. 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.

Jetty Island Days: The annual event features environmental discoveries, special group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children’s crafts, interpretive hut and puppet show, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 4. Shuttle to and from the island departs approximately every half-hour from 10th Street boat launch; 425-257-8300.

Psychic fair: Triway Grange Hall, 3509 Seattle Hill Road, Mill Creek; 425-338-3663, 425-562-4777. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. second Saturdays. Psychic professionals provide services and gift items for sale.

Seattle and beyond

Antique Truck Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13, free, Mason County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Shelton.

Lake Whatcom Railway: Full-size antique trains runs 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Tuesdays through Sept. 3, $14, $7 ages 2 through 18. Railway terminal on N.P. Road, Wickersham; 360-595-2218.

Fairs &Festivals

Snohomish and Island counties

Homegrown Festival: Downtown Marysville merchants celebrate the arts with arts and crafts, life entertainment and children’s activities, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13, Third Avenue, Marysville; 360-659-4997.

Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival: Wine tasting and opening art show, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 12, family entertainment, food, activities, arts and crafts, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14. On the waterfront, Coupeville; 360-678-5116.

Island County Fair: Live entertainment , children’s activities, midway, Aug. 18 to 21. Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; www.islandweb.org.

Seattle and beyond

Camlann Medieval Faire: Tournaments, craft demonstrations, traditional food, children’s activities, feasts and roving performers. Open weekends, through Aug. 28. Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE, Carnation; 425-788-8624.

Skagit Valley County Fair: The Skagit Valley’s annual county fair, through Aug. 13. Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon; 360-336-9453.

Northwest Washington Fair: An old-fashioned county fair with animal exhibits, live entertainment, children’s activities, food and competition, Aug. 15 to 20. Lynden Fairgrounds, Lynden; www.nwwafair.com.

International Kite Festival: A celebration of kites and kite-flying activities, Aug. 15 to 21. On the beach, Long Beach; 800-451-2542, www.kitefestival.com.

Billboard

Seattle and beyond

Seeking volunteers: The Woodland Park Zoo recruiting volunteer zoo ambassadors. Training Aug. 20, 27, Sept. 10, 17. Must be at least 18 years old. 206-233-2594, www.zoo.org.

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.

Dance classes: Sponsored by the Boeing Employee’s Big Band Dance Club, beginner and intermediate lessons available, 6:45 p.m. beginner lessons, 7:45 p.m. intermediate lessons, Mondays, Sept. 12 through Nov. 7, $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., Everett; 425-334-2746.

Dance classes: The Happy Hoppers square dance club hosts lessons, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 12. Partner not required. Marysville Jr. High, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville; 360-654-1932, 360-659-8277.

Friday night singles dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, 8 p.m. to midnight first Friday of each month, $8, 21 and older only. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.

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.

Public dance: Sno-King International Folk Dance Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Aug., $5, $3 members. Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-889-0541.

Public dance: Razzmatazz Dance &Social Club hosts a smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, fourth Sat. of each month. Laurelwood Reception Hall and Event Center, 123 N. Blakeley St., Monroe; 360-794-8317.

Saturday Night Out! dance parties: Oly’s Dance Studio hosts dances 8 to 11 p.m., 7 p.m. lesson, Aug. 13, 20, 27. $10, $6 students, seniors and military with ID. 2931 Bond St., Everett.

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: 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 Stephen Cole, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Fern Bluff Grange Hall, Highway 2 and Cascade St., Sultan; 360-793-0946.

Swing dance: Seattle West Coast Swing Club hosts a DJ’d swing dance, 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 28, $9, Dorothy Jane Studio, 2931 Bond St., Everett; 425-823-3135.

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.

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. Classes available. Richmond Masonic Hall, North 185th and Linden Ave. N, Shoreline; 425-673-0858.

Kid stuff

Snohomish and Island counties

Puppet show: Stories and crafts at Jetty Island, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:25 p.m. Aug. 17. Information: 425-257-8030.

Seattle and beyond

Soundbridge: 200 University St., Seattle; 206-336-6600. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $7, $5 children. Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center features exhibits, classes and opportunities to meet Seattle Symphony musicians. Class costs vary; reservations required.

Singles

Snohomish and Island counties

Everett Mountaineers Singles: 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.

Non Smoking Single 60’s Group: Activities include potlucks, games, tours, bridge, bowling, plays and dining out; 425-335-5936, 360-653-7858.

Sno-Co Singles: 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 Darlene, 425-745-2250.

Zoos and Wildlife

Snohomish and Island counties

Forest Park Animal Farm: A variety of animal-related programs, including barnyard birthday parties, a bunny bank, minicamps and volunteer activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through summer. Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300.

Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, through Aug. 21. Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville; 360-363-8400.

Seattle and beyond

Cougar Mountain Zoological Park: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278, www.cougarmountainzoo.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. $9.50, $9.25 seniors, $7 ages 5-17, $5 ages 3-4. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

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. Wild movie nights, 7 p.m. Fridays, $4. “Sleepless in Seattle,” Aug. 12; “Ice Age,” Aug. 19; “Two Brothers,” Aug. 26.

Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300, www.seattleaquarium.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5. “Pacific Dreams,” paintings by Melissa S. Cole, through Sept.

The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710, www.whalemuseum.org. To report whale sightings: 800-562-8832.

Wolf Haven: 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino; 360-264-4695, www.wolfhaven.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, $7, $6 seniors, $5 ages 3 to 12.

Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. $10 ages 13 to 64, $7 ages 3 to 12, toddlers are free. Parking $3.50. Butterflies &Blooms, through Sept. 30, $1. Backyard habitat workshop, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 13, $35 includes workshop materials and snacks, registration required.

Markets

Snohomish and Island counties

Bayview Farmers’ Summer Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. Indoor market in Bayview Hall, Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com.

Bothell Country Village Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 30. Children’s activity booth. 238th Street and Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Edmonds Museum Summer Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24. Bell Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Edmonds; www.historicedmonds.org/market/market.htm.

Everett Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 25. Everett Marina at Port Gardner Landing, W. Marine View Drive, Everett; www.everettfarmersmarket.com. Cooking demonstrations with Joel Cox and Strong Israel, Aug. 14, Sept. 8. Flower arranging demonstrations with Joan Grubl, Aug. 21, Sept. 18.

Fobes Monday Market: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 5128 Fobes Road, Snohomish; 425-377-1405.

Lake Stevens Farmers Market: 5 p.m. to sunset Fridays through Sept. North Cove Park, 1812 Main St., Lake Stevens.

Marysville Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24. Comeford Park, Fifth and State streets, Marysville.

Monroe Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 13. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 360-794-5504, www.monroefarmersmarket.com.

Mukilteo Farmers Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 20. Ballfield behind Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-750-6945, www.mukilteofarmersmarket.org.

Snohomish Farmers Market: 5 p.m. to dusk Thursdays through Sept. 29. On the river at First Street and Avenue F, Snohomish; www.snohomishmarkets.com.

South County Farmers Market: 4 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays through Sept. 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell; www.parkridgechapel.com/farmersmarket.

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.

Lake Forest Park Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 2. Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park; www.thirdplacecommons.org/farmersmarket.

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

Museums

Snohomish and Island counties

Blackman House Museum: 118 Ave. B, Snohomish; 360-568-5235. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 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.

Granite Falls Historical Society Museum: 109 E. Union St., Granite Falls; 360-691-2603, www.gfhistory.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. Free. .

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 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.

Monroe Historical Society Museum: Old City Hall, 207 E. Main St., Monroe; 360-794-7382. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Museum of Snohomish County History: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022, www.snocomuseum.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.

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.

Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.

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.

Bothell Historical Museum: Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell; 425-486-1889. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. and first two Sundays of Dec.

Burke Museum of Natural History &Culture: University of Washington, NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE, Seattle; 206-543-5590, www.washington.edu/burkemuseum. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. Thursdays. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students. “Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land” and “Life Abounds: Arctic Native Wildlife Art,” through Dec. 31. Native American house post finishing and weaving event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25 and 26.

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. The Magic School Bus “Kicks Up a Storm” exhibit, Aug. 20 through Nov. 27.

Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept. 5. $19.95, $15.95 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $14.95 ages 7 to 12. Current exhibits: “Beatlemania! America Meets the Beatles, 1964” and “Bob Dylan’s American Journey, 1956-1966,” through Sept. 5.

La Conner Quilt Museum: Located inside Gaches Mansion, 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; 206-764-5720, www.museumofflight.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Thursday to 9 p.m. $14 adults, $13 seniors 65+, $7.50 ages 5-17, ages 4 and younger free, groups of 10 or more adults $13, youth $6.50. Exhibits of more than 50 full-size aircraft, plus the nation’s only full-size air traffic control tower exhibit.

Museum of History &Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.seattlehistory.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. “Affordable Housing: Designing an American Asset,” through Aug. 28. Home Movie Day, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 13, $7, $5 ages 5 to 17.

Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. Photography by Garth Amundson, Sept. 2 through 25. Artist lecture at 7 p.m. Sept. 22. The Queen of Oseberg’s Life, an exhibition by Sol B. Bkholt, Sept. 2 through 25.

Northwest Railway Museum: Depot at 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. An 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore. Snoqualmie Train Depot features full train service through the upper Snoqualmie Valley, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct., $6 to $9, 205 McClellan St., North Bend.

Olympic Flight Museum: 7637-A Old Highway 99 SE, Olympia; 360-705-3925, www.olympicflightmuseum.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

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. “Risk!,” a traveling exhibit provides a playful and informative look at risk and risk assessment, through Sept. 17.

Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 206-724-3428, www.sfhomeworld.org. 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.Best of Sci Fi series with radio and film critics, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” with Mark Rahner, 4 p.m. Aug. 14; “The Incredible Shrinking Man” with Tim Appelo of Seattle Weekly, 4 p.m. Aug. 21, $6, $16 series.

Skagit County Historical Museum,: 501 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.”

Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, to 8 p.m. third Thursday. $8, $7 seniors, $6 student and military.

Whatcom County Museum of History &Art: 121 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-676-6981, www.whatcommuseum.org.

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. “Women and Violence: A New Dialogue Initiative Exhibition,” through Sept. 4.