Kid stuff: Young people’s calendar

Snohomish and Island counties

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.

J. Matheson Kitchen &Gourmet: 2609 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-4589, www.jmatheson.com. Registration required.

Kids’ summer cooking camp with Paula Erickson and Erin Pakinas, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, June 23 through 27; $45 per day. Introduces cooking terminology, technique and explanations of how to follow recipes and cooking from scratch. Camp is for ages 10 to 13; designed for 8 to 12 students.

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, Jr. Idol contestants will perform Aug. 10 at Taste of Edmonds.

Mukilteo Library: 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.,425-493-8202, www.sno-isle.org. Events are free.

2 to 4 p.m. Sundays through June, read with the library’s Labrador dogs; caregivers must accompany children.

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.

Seattle and beyond

“Busytown,” based on Richard Scarry stories: 7 p.m. weeknights, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through June 15, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle; $17 to $33; show is for ages 4 and older; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.

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.

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. Tickets on sale now for Day Out With Thomas, July 11 to 13 and 18 to 20.