Snohomish, Island counties
Aquafest “fiesta” children’s parade: 5 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. start July 25, proceeds from Hartford Drive at Grade Road fire station; registration required, open to all ages, “fiesta”-theme decorated bikes, wagons and scooters allowed; register at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St.; City Hall, 1812 Main St.; or at www.aquafest.org.
City of Lynnwood: The city of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers classes for youth and families, as well as trips, camps, aquatics and athletic programs for youths. Discounts for Lynnwood residents; 425-771-4030, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Everett Public Library: All events are free and take place at the library locations, unless otherwise noted. Some require registration. Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250.
Local “Idol” contests: Edmonds Idol, for ages 15 and older, and Edmonds Jr. Idol for ages 8 to 14, entry forms available at Parks &Recreation building, 700 Main St., Edmonds; registration deadline July 25; 425-771-0268. Idol contestants will perform Aug. 9 at Taste of Edmonds; junior contestants perform Aug. 10 at Taste of Edmonds.
Mukilteo YMCA: 10601 47th Place W., Mukilteo; 425-327-6610, www.ymcakarate.com. Summer karate lessons, 5 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27 for ages 4 to 6; 7:10 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27 for ages 7 and up (yellow and blue belts); 6 to 6:50 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28 for purple belts and above; $30 per week for members, $90 per week for nonmembers.
Music classes: Various dates and times, ongoing, Arts and Music Center, 11419 19th Ave., Suite C-111, Everett; music and movement for newborns through age 4, Little Mozarts piano for ages 4 to 6, and adult piano for beginners; 425-337-5328, www.artsandmusiccenter.com.
Northern Sound Children’s Choir: Seeking seventh- to 12th-grade girls interested in learning music theory, taking voice lessons and giving performances of a wide range of music styles; rehearsals 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Road, Silvana; 360-652-4942, www.northernsound.org.
Working student lesson program: Work three hours per week and get a discount on lessons; $69 per month, various riding lessons offered, for ages 11 through adult; Horse Country Farm, 8507 Highway 92, near Granite Falls; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773, www.horsecountryfarm.com.
Seattle and beyond
Car-Free With Kids event: Noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 6, Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; guest speakers on how to commute with kids in the car, and how to live without a car; free admission and food, kids play area; 206-987-5500.
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, $6.50 over age 55, free under age 1. Dunn Lumber Construction Zone, hands-on for kids; Cog City: Physics and Fun, ongoing.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum: 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue; 425-637-8100, www.kidsquestmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission free for members and those under age 1, $6 ages 1 to 100, free 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; activities free unless otherwise noted.
Moore Theatre: 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-292-2787, www.theparamount.com, www.kidzbop.com. 2 and 6 p.m. Aug. 2, Kidz Bop performs, $23 to $33 plus service charges.
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. Ongoing: 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore.
Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org. $11, $9.50 ages 65 and older, $8 ages 6 to 12, $6 ages 3 to 5, free under age 3. Full days, Aug. 6-10, Bubblefest summer science festival, features demonstrations, canoe rides, foam and bubble activities; free.
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