Kid stuff

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Boys and Girls Club: Gymnastics and dance classes for kids and families include gymnastics 1 through 3, preschool creative movements, children’s dance 1. For information, call 425-334-7766 or 425-397-3964.

City of Lynnwood: The city of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers classes for youth and families. Discounts are offered to residents of Lynnwood. For information and registration, call the Lynnwood Recreation Center, 425-771-4030: n Teens’ Tuesdays, ages 13 to 18, 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, free. n Night Waves, grades seven to 12, 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. every Saturday, $3.

Columbine Yarns: Free knitting groups. 720 238th SE, Suite E, Bothell; 425-806-8129. n Teen knit group, intermediate and advanced knitters, 4 p.m. Thursdays. n Kids knit group, ages 8 to 14, 4 p.m. Tuesdays.

Everett Public Library: All children’s events are free and held at the library locations, unless otherwise marked. Some classes require registration. Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-257-8030. n Play group for parents and children, a drop-in play group, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen. n Baby storytime, 10:30 a.m. May 16 and 23, 23 months or younger, registration required, Evergreen.

HeraldKids Book Club: Join Rebecca Hover at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Barnes &Noble, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood, to read along with “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Find out about the book club in Sunday’s Travel &Leisure or visit www.heraldnet.com/bookclub. For information, call 425-771-2220.

“A Year With Frog and Toad”: The story of two best friends – a frog and a toad – who spend four fun-filled seasons having one adventure after another, through June 5. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center; www.sct.org, 206-441-4488.

“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”: The season closes with a musical comedy based on Judith Viorst’s book about her accident-prone son, through June 12. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center; www.sct.org, 206-441-4488.

Barnes &Noble events: 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville; 425-398-1990. Weekly story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays; story time, 11 a.m. Saturdays.

“The Magic Flute”: Carter Family Marionettes presents Mozart’s opera, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 13 through 22, $22, $18 seniors and children, not recommended for your children. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; 206-523-2579.

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.

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