Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Spring Fling for Dogs: 1 to 4 p.m. March 26, $5 pet photos, egg hunt for dogs at 2 p.m., games, demonstrations, arts and crafts, dog food drive, Canine Experience, 18208 67th Ave. SE, Snohomish; 360-668-0350.
Bingo: 11 a.m. first and third Mondays of month at Granville Grange, 9401 163rd St. NE, Granite Falls; 360-691-7867.
Everett Chess Club: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, open to all ages and skill levels. Now featuring tournaments and lessons. Espresso Americano, Everett Public Library, main branch, auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-514-3209, bradchess@hotmail.com.
Foster’s Produce and Corn Maze: 5818 Highway 530 NE, Arlington; 360-435-5095, www.fosterscornmaze.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily March through Oct. Features farm-animal barn, ice cream, European antiques, flower garden, gift barn, goat walk and hay maze.
Horse Country Farm: 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls. Sign up to be a working student where you learn to ride for a reduced cost in exchange for work caring for horses, ages 10 up. 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773; www.horsecountryfarm.com.
Seattle and beyond
Hops on Equinox: Third annual spring beer festival and fund-raiser for Northwest Folklife, 5 to 11 p.m. March 25, 1 to 11 p.m. March 26; $15 advance, $20 at the door, Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion, Seattle; 206-633-0422, www.washingtonbrewfest.com.
Norwescon: Annual Northwest regional science fiction and fantasy convention, through March 27, $60. DoubleTree Hotel, Seattle Airport; 206-270-7850.
Moisture Festival: March 30 through April 10, $5 to $20, Hales Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle.
Tacoma Dome Boat Show: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 30 and 31, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 and 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3, $5 to $14. Tacoma Dome, Tacoma; www.tacomadomeboatshow.com.
Easter events
Snohomish and Island counties
Community egg hunt: 10 a.m. March 26, Esperance Park, 7830 222nd SW, Edmonds.
Community egg hunt: 11 a.m. March 26, sponsored by Mukilteo Firefighters’ Association, Mukilteo Elementary School, 2600 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo.
Easter brunch: Olympic Ballet Theatre brunch and meet the Easter bunny, 10 a.m. March 26, $22, $18 ages 10 and younger. Quality Inn Hotel, 101 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com.
Easter parade: 11 a.m. March 26 through downtown Snohomish; Easter egg hunt at Pilchuck Park, 9 a.m. for ages 8 and younger; Easter bonnet contest, 9:30 a.m. at First Street and Avenue A. Events in downtown Snohomish; 360-568-2526, www.cityofsnohomish.com.
Hop Into Spring breakfast: 8:30 to 10 a.m. March 26, $15, reservations required. Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, ext. 1014.
King County and beyond
Adult Easter egg hunt: 1 p.m. March 26, Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Johnson Road, Mount Vernon; 360-424-6760.
Bunny Bounce: Egg hunts for ages 1 to 8, crafts, bunny encounters, an egg ‘n’ spoon walk, photos, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26, $10, $7 ages 3 to 12. Woodland Park Zoo, N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org.
Easter brunch: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27, $85, $30 ages 4 to 12. The Georgian at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St., Seattle; 206-621-1700.
Easter brunch: 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 27, $20.95, $11.95 ages 3 to 10. Woodland Park Zoo, N. 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-684-4825, www.zoo.org.
Billboard
Snohomish and Island counties
Musicians and vendors sought to perform/sell at the official 100th birthday party celebration for Sultan on June 25. 425-308-3931, sultancentennial@aol.com.
Rosehill Revue: Auditions April 23 for singers, dancers, comedians and animal acts for ninth annual event. 425-308-5503.
Volunteers sought for Aquafest in Lake Stevens, July 28 through 31. 425-397-2334, www.aquafest.org.
Seattle and beyond
Call for craft and food vendors: The Darrington Rock Festival Aug. 5 through 7 seeks vendors for seventh annual event. 360-652-7806.
Entertainers sought for Bite of Seattle and Taste of Tacoma held in June and July. Deadline April 1. Mail promotional materials to Linda Zopfi, A Zopfi Production, PO Box 1998, Lynnwood, WA 98046.
Vendors sought for Sequim Irrigation Festival Arts and Crafts Fair May 7 and 8. 360-683-0183.
Lectures
Seattle and beyond
Nextbook: “I’m Glad You Asked: An Evening of Free Advice” with Dan Savage, 7:30 p.m. March 30 at The Big Picture, 2502 First Ave., Seattle. Public programs on Jewish literature, culture and ideas; 888-621-2230, www.nextbook.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 through May 9, $4. Everett Boeing Recreation Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., 425-334-2746.
Friday night dance: Smoke-free, DJ’d dancing, 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, $5, 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.
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: Happy Hoppers Square Dance Club holds dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month. Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18038 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-568-1176.
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 Doug Coleman, 1 p.m. Fridays at Everett Senior Activity Center, 3025 Lombard, Everett; 425-257-8780.
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.
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. Richmond Masonic Hall, North 185th and Linden Ave. N, Shoreline; 425-673-0858.
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.
Parents Without Partners: Monthly public dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. March 19, $12, $8 members. Social support group for single parents with children of all ages, various events each month, including social activities, dancing and skating; 425-388-4544.
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, 425-741-1256.
Zoos and Wildlife
Seattle and beyond
Cougar Mountain Zoo: 19525 SE 54th St., Issaquah; 425-392-6278. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through November. $8.50, $7 seniors, $6 ages 2 to 12.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; 360-832-6117, www.nwtrek.org. $8.75, $8.25 seniors, $6 ages 5-17, $4 ages 3-4. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.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 4 p.m. daily.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 206-386-4320. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $12, $8 ages 6 to 12, $5 ages 3 to 5. Family First Sundays, “Sea Turtles – World Travelers,” April 3. Sucia Island Adventure, May 7, $75, $70 ages 7 to 12. Migratory Bird Day, May 14.
The Whale Museum: 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor; 360-378-4710. To report whale sightings: 800-562-8832.
Wolf Haven: 3111 Offut Lake Road, Tenino; 360-264-4695, 800-448-9653, www.wolfhaven.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $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 5 p.m. daily. $10 ages 13 to 64, $7 ages 3 to 12, toddlers are free. Parking $3.50. “Bug World” reopens, April 2. Fecal Fest, March 25 through April 8.
Markets
Snohomish and Island counties
Bayview Farmers’ Spring Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through May. Indoor market in Bayview Hall, Bayview Road, Whidbey Island; www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com.
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.
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
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; group tours available. “The Changing Face of Edmonds” and “Our Maritime Heritage,” ongoing.
Gold Bar Depot Museum: Located on Highway 2, Gold Bar; 360-793-2325. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays through May. Free. The museum features displays of vintage items and early photographs of the city, plus a new N-scale model GNRR train display with mountains, trees, a river and waterfall.
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. Hop into Spring breakfast, 8:30 to 10 a.m. March 26, $15, reservations required.
Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 1802 124th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens; 425-334-3873. 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Exhibits include a house built in 1903 by the Rucker brothers, various permanent displays focusing on the first residents, schools and history of Lake Stevens, 350 historical photographs on permanent display. Group tours by appointment.
Snohomish County Museum: 1913 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 425-259-2022. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Current exhibit: “Industry on Parade: Early Enterprise in Snohomish County.”
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. The Museum and D.O. Pearson House feature historical exhibits. Current exhibit: “Steamers, Ships &Shorelines: A Historical Photograph Tour of Stanwood &Camano Island.”
Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday; tours and presentations for large groups and school children available. A variety of historical exhibits, including a foot-powered machine said to be capable of milking 20 cows in an hour, an old pump organ that floated up the Stillaguamish River on two canoes, a one-room schoolhouse display complete with desks and other accessories. Pioneer Hall, built in 1923, can be rented.
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.
Burke Museum of Natural History &Culture: University of Washington, 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE, Seattle; 206-543-5590. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. Thursdays. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students. “Northwest Coast Prints: Personal and Humorous,” through June 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.
Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle. 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through May 30. $19.95, $15.95 seniors and ages 13 to 17, $14.95 ages 7 to 12. Current exhibit: “Beatlemania! America Meets the Beatles, 1964.” “Bob Dylan’s American Journey, 1956-1966,” through Sept. 5.
La Conner Quilt Museum: 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; 206-764-5700. 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. “100 Years of Flight Through a Child’s Eyes,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 27.
Museum of History &Industry (MOHAI): 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-1126, www.historymuse-nw.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. La Festa del Arte, 7:30 p.m. to midnight April 23, $50.
Nordic Heritage Museum: 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle; 206-789-5707, www.nordicmuseum.com. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. “Small Heroes, Great Journeys: The Art of Ilon Wikland,” through May 22.
Northwest Railway Museum: 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. 1890 depot with exhibits and bookstore. Snoqualmie Train Depot opens April 2 with full train service through the upper Snoqualmie Valley, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April through Oct., $6 to $9, 205 McClellan St., North Bend.
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.
Science Fiction Museum &Hall of Fame: 325 Fifth Ave. N, located with Experience Music Project; 877-724-3428. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through May 30. $12.95, $8.95 ages 7 to 17 and seniors. Combined tickets with Experience Music Project available.
Skagit County Historical Museum,: 501 S. 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.” “In Bloom: Beginnings of the Tulip Festival,” 7 p.m. April 21; “Champagne, Chocolate &Style,” 2 to 4 p.m. May 7, $12, reservations recommended; “Sylvia &The Fjordsong Band: Scandinavian Musical Performance,” 7 p.m. May 19.
Washington State History Museum: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; 888-238-4373, www.wshs.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, to 8 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. $7, $6.50 seniors, $5 students. “September 11: Bearing Witness to History,” thru April 24.
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.
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