Kid stuff: Young people’s calendar

Snohomish and Island counties

Arlington High School: 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington.

Children’s theater workshop, 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9-13; $75 per participant; open to ages 6 to 14, participants will work with Arlington High School drama teacher and Missoula Children’s Theater personnel; details by e-mailing scott_moberly@asd.wednet.edu, 360-618-6300, ext. 3117, www.mctinc.org.

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, www.epls.org.

Teen movie night, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Japanese anime movie and snacks in the main branch auditorium; call 425-257-8030 for movie title and rating.

Drop-in play group for parents, babies, toddlers and preschoolers, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen branch.

Granite Falls Library: 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls; 360-691-6087, adult caregivers must accompany children. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, closed Sundays. Events are free.

Horse Country Farm essay contest: May 1 submission (and postmark) deadline for two-paragraph to two-page essay (depending on age group) on either; “I love horses because …” or “I want to come to horse camp because …” Include a sheet that has the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, topic selected, grade that entrant will be going into in September, parent’s permission to enter the contest and to attend camp if chosen. Contest is open to those entering first through ninth grades; prize is discount on camp fee (amount varies by age group); camp is at 8507 Highway 92, Granite Falls; 360-691-7509, 425-335-4773.

Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006, www.imaginecm.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. $7; free for under age 1; $3.50 all ages, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays; activities free with admission unless otherwise noted.

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

Pajama party, 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24, event includes stories, songs, crafts, treats and a pajama fashion show; guests may wear their favorite pajamas and bring a sleeping bag and flashlight; intended for ages 5 to 11; free, but registration requested at 425-493-8202.

Baby story times, 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, for up to age 18 months and caregivers; stories, songs, finger play and rhymes.

Toddler story times, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays, music, stories, creative activities and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years with caregivers.

Preschool story times, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 and 11 a.m. Thursdays, for ages 3 to 5; stories, songs and getting ready to read, parents or caregivers required; play or craft time may follow.

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.

Whidbey Children’s Theater: 222 Anthes Ave., Langley; 360-221-8707, www.whidbey.com/wct.

Drama club, 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing, for ages 7 to 10, drop-in basis, $5 per session.

Tech workshop — lights, sound, action, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 23, for ages 13 to 18, $30.

Audition workshop, “Last Exit,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31, for ages 14 to 18, advance registration required.

Random Fun Improv, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 3 through March 26, team building, mental exercise and more for middle and high school students.

WCT Shakespearean Players, 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 6 to June 12, for ages 9 to 18, explore drama, music, movement; $75 per month.

Creative Dramatics, 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 10, for ages 3 to 5, $55 for series.

Vocal training workshop, 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 19, for ages 10 to 18, $120 for series.

Drama Club, 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing, for ages 7 to 10, $5 per session; drop-in basis.

YMCA: 10601 47th Place W., Mukilteo; 425-493-9622, ext. 138.

Creative art classes, For kindergartners through sixth-graders, focuses on drawing, painting, sculpting, cartooning and animation; call for class dates and times and to enroll.

Skagit County and north

Whatcom Children’s Museum: 227 Prospect St., Bellingham; 360-733-8769, www.whatcommuseum.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission: $3.50 nonmembers, free for members. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday Wonder Workshops.

Seattle and beyond

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.

Experience Music Project: 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; 206-770-2700, www.emplive.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $15, $12 military, seniors, students with ID, free for kids under 5. Ages 10 and under also admitted for free third Saturdays for Family Days. Free live music, 5 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays. Third Saturdays are Family Days with workshops, music demonstrations, art projects; free for members, $15, $12 seniors, youth, military, students with ID for nonmembers, free for ages 5 and under.

Music lessons for beginning drum students, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 18, $135 members, $150 nonmembers, registration required; 206-770-2765.

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.

Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001, www.pacsci.org. Admission $11, $9.50 ages 65 and older, $8 ages 6 to 12, $6 ages 3 to 5, free under age 3.