Arlington Library: 135 N. Washington Ave.; 360-435-3033; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.
Quick and easy holiday gift-making for teens, 3 p.m. Dec. 16.
Bethel Baptist Church: 2625 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-422-0645.
Christmas party for up to age 6, with parents; sessions start at 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 15; free; holiday music, activities and snacks.
Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse: 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; 360-466-3821; www.christiansonsnursery.com.
Children’s Christmas craft class, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19; $5, sign up at 360-466-3821; designed for ages 5 to 12, but older siblings and parents welcome.
Edmonds Library: 650 Main St.; 425-771-1933; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.
Shaver Marionettes’ “Shoemaker and the Elf,” 2 p.m. Dec. 19.
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.
Winter holiday puppet shows, ”Paddy Bear’s Christmas,” “The Hanukkah Guest” and “The Little Snowgirl,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, main branch auditorium. Shows will be repeated 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at Evergreen branch.
Decorate the library’s tree, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Evergreen branch; open to children of all ages; supplies provided.
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; and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Evergreen branch.
Story time for ages 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Evergreen branch; and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, main branch.
Preschool play group, 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen branch.
Lake Stevens Library: 1804 Main St.; 425-334-1900; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.
Recess Monkey concert, 11 a.m. Dec. 19.
Monroe Library: 1070 Village Way; 360-794-7851; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.
Recess Monkey concert, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19.
Mountlake Terrace Library: 23300 58th Ave. W.; 425-776-8722; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.
“Transformers” film for teens, 4 to 6:15 p.m. Dec. 16.
Mukilteo Library: 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.; 425-493-8202; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.
Baby story time, 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 15, for newborns through 18 months; stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes, plus play time.
Toddler story time, 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 16; for 18 months through 3 years old; stories, activities, reading readiness; play time or craft may follow.
Preschool story time, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 17, for ages 3 to 7; stories, songs, activities, reading readiness; play time or craft may follow.
Northwest Railway Museum: Depot, 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.
Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001; www.pacsci.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission $11 to $18, free under age 3. “Danger Science” programs and planetarium shows several times each week; see Web site for schedule.
Winter break camp at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center; choose Dec. 21 through 24 or Dec. 28 through 31; $165 to $295; register at 206-443-2925.
Kids-only snowshoe expeditions, Dec. 22 and 29, $55 Science Center members, $65 nonmembers; register at www.pacsci.org.
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300; www.seattleaquarium.org. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission $16, $10.50 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under.
Toddler Time activities, stories, songs and games, 9:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 14.
Snohomish Library: 311 Maple Ave.; 360-568-2898; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.
Recess Monkey concert, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 19.
Baby story time, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, for newborns through 18 months, plus caregivers.
Toddler story time, 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, for ages 18 months to 3 years.
Preschool story time, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays, for ages 3 to 5.
Wight’s Home and Garden: 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3636; www.wights.com.
“Elf on the Shelf” reading, 2 p.m. Dec. 20; free.
