KidStuff kids calendar

Published 5:43 pm Monday, December 27, 2010

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. Both branches offer winter vacation activities such as movie screenings through Jan. 2. Call branches, see Web site or refer to the winter break activity story in this section for details.

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, through Dec. 31; $165 to $295; register at 206-443-2925.

  • Kids-only snowshoe expedition, Dec. 29, $55 science center members, $65 nonmembers; register at www.pacsci.org.

  • “Animation” exhibit through Jan. 3; topics include the relationship between math, science and technology in the world of animation.

    Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; 206-386-4300; www.seattleaquarium.org. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission $10.50 to $16, free for ages 3 and under.

  • Winter Break Fantastic Fish-tival, hands-on activities, caretaker talks and animal feeding sessions, through Jan. 2. Themes include Puget Sound salmon and orcas, marine mammals, sea and shore birds, corals, rock fish and sharks.

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

  • “Peter Pan,” 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 10, plus 2 p.m. Dec. 28, 29, 30; $18 to $42.

    Snohomish Library: 311 Maple Ave.; 360-568-2898; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • 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.

    Sno-Isle libraries: Various branches offer free Winter Extravaganza activities through Jan. 2; including movie screenings, children’s craft projects, video and other types of children’s games; www.sno-isle.org. See Web site for branches’ phone numbers or refer to the winter-break activity story in today’s Good Life section for details.