KidStuff

Brier Library: 23303 Brier Road, Brier; 425-483-0888; www.snoisle.org.

  • Noon Aug. 7, all-ages KidScare musical event, register at 425-483-0888 or www.snoisle.org

    Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave.; 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Events are free.

  • “Creative Crafts” session with recycled materials, 2 p.m. Aug. 8, main branch; all ages; sign-up required at 425-257-8030.
  • Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Evergreen branch and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, main branch.
  • Story time for ages 2 to 3, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, main branch.
  • Story time for ages 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Evergreen branch and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, main branch.

    Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006; www.imaginecm.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays. Activities free with admission of $7.50, free for under age 1; $3.75 for all ages 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Activities include i-engineer topics, day camps, art projects and story times.

  • Tuesday’s Tales, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 4, Everett Public Library staff members come for all-ages story and craft time.

    John Delzell Art Studio: 2177 Highland Drive, Camano Island; 360-387-2251, e-mail john@johndelzellart.com.

  • Art classes for ages 7 to 17, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Aug. 3 through 27, experiment with various media, take breaks to explore beach; $160 per week; register at 360-387-2251, e-mail john@johndelzellart.com; deadlines vary depending on desired start date.

    Library Park: 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway; free concerts, bring lunch and a blanket; 425-745-1891; www.cityofmillcreek.com.

  • Noon Aug. 5, Nancy Stewart

    Lynndale Park Amphitheater: Noon shows, unless otherwise noted, 18927 72nd Ave. W.; best for ages 5 to 12; free; 425-670-5732; www.lynnwoodarts.org.

  • Aug. 5, Tears of Joy Theatre’s “Stellaluna”

    Mukilteo Library: 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.; 425-493-8202; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • (Art) fun with food, 2 p.m. Aug. 4, for school-age children.
  • Create paper airplanes and kites, 2 p.m. Aug. 5, for ages 5 to 11.
  • Ready Readers story time, for newborns through 18 months with caregivers, 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 18.
  • Ready Readers story time, for newborns through 18 months with caregivers, 10 and 11 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 20.

    Northwest Railway Museum: Depot at 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030; www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays to Mondays. 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore.

    Out of the Blue Aviation: 18306 59th Drive NE, Arlington; 360-474-1060; www.outoftheblueaviation.com.

  • Young Aviators Summer Camp, Aug. 10 through 14; $279 per student for week; intended for ages 12 to 18; register at 360-474-1060.

    Seattle Children’s Museum: 305 Harrison St., Seattle; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $7.50 adults and children, $6.50 grandparents, $6 groups of 10 or more, free for under age 1.

  • MessFest, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3, for ages 10 months to 5 years
  • Dance to the Music, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5, for ages 1 to 5
  • Arts in the Afternoon, 3 p.m. Aug. 6, all ages; part of Seattle’s Soundbridge program
  • Singing with Signs, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 7, newborns to age 3 learn sign language for mealtime
  • Young Inventors, 11 a.m. Aug. 8, ages 5 to 10
  • Cultural Sunday, 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 9, all ages; Argentine tango and puppet show

    Seattle Children’s Theatre: 201 Thomas St., Seattle; 206-441-3322; www.sct.org.

  • “Once on This Island,” 7 p.m. and “Romeo and Juliet,” 8:15 p.m., running back-to-back Aug. 6 through 8, $10 for combination of two shoes.

    Seattle Opera: 1020 John St., Seattle; 206-676-5567; www.seattleopera.org.

  • “Ringfest” kids’ opera and stage program, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Aug. 10 to 13 and Aug. 18 to 21; $250 per session; open to third- to sixth-graders; 206-389-7600; www.seattleopera.org.

    Stanwood Library: 9701 271st St. NW; 360-629-3132; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • Summer reading extravaganza-palooza, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 8, Heritage Park, 9800 276th St. NW, Stanwood; water games, picnic, tie-dyeing shirts (guests provide shirts and picnic foods); all ages, free.
  • Ready Readers baby story time, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 5, for newborns through age 24 months, with caregivers.
  • Ready Readers family story time plus crafts, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 5, for ages 18 months and older, with a caregiver.

    Thornton A. Sullivan Park: 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett; 425-257-8322.

  • Brian Vogan concert, 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 6; free.
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