Eagle Festival:The 10th annual Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival is Feb. 3-4, centered in Legion Park, 114 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. The event also includes river rafting, a chainsaw carving show, art and haiku contest displays, bird identification walks at the stormwater wetland park, a Sarvey Wildlife Care Center’s birds of prey visit, a petting farm, music, children’s activities, food vendors and a chance to visit the Nature Conservancy’s estuarine sanctuary at Port Susan. Details are at www.arlingtonwa.gov. Click on the Eagle Festival brochure. Also, lunch is served and baked goods are on sale 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 4 at Arlington United Church, 338 N. McLeod Ave.
Kidstock! 2017: This fifth annual free celebration of the arts for children and their families is 9:30 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Music, theater, activities and workshops are planned. In 2016, more than 2,500 people attended. Recess Monkey, The Not-Its and Book-It Theare are involved. Book-It will present “Last Stop on Market Street” in English and Spanish. Call the box office to reserve seats, 425-275-9595. More at www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/events/kidstock-2017.
Starlight Beach Walks: The WSU Beach Watchers and Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee offer free nighttime low tide beach walks. Bring a flashlight and wear warm layers and boots. Up next is the Edmonds Starlight Beach Walk at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Olympic Beach Visitor Station, 200 Admiral Way, Edmonds.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra: The annual concert for young people (and the young at heart) is 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. The concert is “The Tortoise & The Hare.” Dave Dolacky is back as the narrator. The concert also includes a performance by the popular Cascade Percussion Ensemble. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID and $3 for children. Call the box office at 425-275-9595.
Everett Maker’s Market: The next market for all ages is noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Anchor Pub, 1001 Hewitt Ave. More at www.facebook.com/EverettMakersMarket. Get a free photo taken with your Valentine.
Doktor Kaboom: The Electricity Tour arrives at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Learn about th efundamentals of electrical energy. Call 425-298-3449.
Great Northwest Glass Quest: Find your own hand-blown glass float during this treasure hunt Feb. 17-26 in Stanwood and on Camano Island. Pick up a guide book at A Guilded Gallery or the UPS store in downtown Stanwood, or the Visitor Information Center on Camano Island. More information, including a link to a download of the guidebook, is at thegreatnwglassquest.com.
Harlem Globetrotters: The beloved clowns of the hardwood perform at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. If your kids haven’t seen this talented bunch yet, now might be a good time to go. Tickets start at $30. Go to xfinityarenaateverett.ticketoffices.com/Harlem+Globetrotters.
Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival: The 12th annual festival is Feb. 25 and 26. Learn about our region’s amazing migratory birds during the festival, based at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. More information is at www.snowgoosefest.org.
Make a wreath: Bring your family to a wreath-making class at Hazel Blue Acres Farm. Blueberry bush trimmings are used to make the colorful wreaths. One-hour classes are throughout the day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Feb. 10, 18, 25 and 27. Reservations are required. Call 360-770-7261. Cost is $20. Blueberry trimmings, wreath form, wreath crimper and refreshments provided. Participants are advised to bring gloves, pruners and a sack lunch. The farm is located at 430 Hevly Road, Arlington.
Imagine Children’s Museum: Located at 1502 Wall St., Everett. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Each third Friday of the month are free admission nights. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006. For holders of Electronic Benefits Transfer cards from the state, the museum now admits four people for $3 each per EBT card per visit.
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about the many classes for kids and teens.
Hibulb Cultural Center: Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free first Thursdays until 8 p.m.; 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2635; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org. Vibrant Beauty: Colors of Our Collection is displayed until spring. The interactive exhibit allows visitors to explore how color has influenced Coast Salish people and how it is used today.
Pacific Science Center: See the Terracotta Warriors, coming in April to the center and exhibited throughout the summer. More information about these artifacts from China is at www.pacificsciencecenter.org/terracotta-warriors.
Woodland Park Zoo: Even in the winter, Seattle’s zoo is busy. For information, go to www.zoo.org. See the new otter pups born in December.
Seattle Aquarium: Likewise, the aquarium is a good place to take kids when it’s cold outside. More information is available at www.seattleaquarium.org.
Children’s Film Festival Seattle: The Northwest Film Forum hosts the festival, through Feb. 11, with 186 films from 52 countries. More at nwfilmforum.org.
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