TAKE THE KIDS
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: Rain or shine, the festival continues through April. For more information about events and to get a field map, go to www.tulipfestival.org.
April’s baby shower: Are you on April Watch? Celebrate the upcoming arrival of April the giraffe’s baby at a no-host baby shower at Sporty’s Beef & Brew. The shower is set for 6 p.m. April 8 at the Everett restaurant, 6503 Evergreen Way. Have dinner and play giraffe-themed baby shower games. Bring a donation for the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington as your “baby gift.” Find April’s registry (the donation wish list) at http://www.sarveywildlife.org.
Flashlight egg hunt: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a Flashlight Egg Hunt, 6 p.m. April 7 in a darkened gym at Heatherwood Middle School, 1419 Trillium Blvd., Mill Creek. Seek out candy, sponsor prizes, swag and more. Student ID and signed waiver are required. For more information, call 425-551-7254.
Eggstravaganza: Northwest Community Church holds an Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m. to noon April 8 at 11715 North Creek Parkway S., Suite 110, Bothell. Free. For kids up to age 12. Games, egg hunts, bounce houses, face painting and more. More information is at www.northwest.org, 425-402-4445.
Egg hunt: All Breed Equine Rez-Q hosts an Easter-themed open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8 at 2415 116th St. NE, Marysville. Easter bunny, $10 pony rides, farm tours, games and much more. Egg hunt is at noon. More information at www.allbreedhorserezq.com, 425-263-6390.
“Skippyjon Jones, Snow What (& the 7 Chihuahuas)”: This Pied Piper presentation from Village Theatre will be performed by New York’s Theatreworks USA at noon and 2 p.m. April 15 at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Based on the book by Judy Schachner, the play is best for pre-kindergarten through third-grade ages. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? It’s Skippyjon Jones the Siamese cat, who thinks he’s a Mexican chihuahua pup. This new musical puts a twist on the classic fairytale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The noon performance is free for families with autism or other sensory-friendly needs. Tickets are $15 general admission for the 2 p.m. show. Tickets can be reserved by calling 425-257-8600.
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. Imagine the Possibilities morning, for children with sensory processing sensitivity (and their families), with free admission, is 9 to 11 a.m. April 9.
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about 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.
The Reptile Zoo: 22715 U.S. 2, east of Monroe. More information at www.thereptilezoo.org.
Outback Kangaroo Farm: 10030 Highway 530, east of Arlington. More at www.outbackkangaroofarm.com.
Western Heritage Center: 14405 179th Ave. SE, Building 611 on the fairgrounds, Monroe. More at www.westernheritagecenter.org.
Canopy Tours Northwest Zipline Adventures: Learn more about this zipline outing through the woods on Camano Island by visiting canopytoursnw.com. Or call 360-387-5807.
Paine Field: The Snohomish County Airport is home to several aviation attractions. Visit the Future of Flight, Historic Flight Foundation, Flying Heritage Collection and more. Information at www.painefield.com/9/Visiting.
Burke Museum: The museum is at the corner of NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE in Seattle. Great exhibits about natural history and culture. More at www.burkemuseum.org.
Museum of Pop Culture: The museum (formerly EMP) at the Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Ave. N., has current exhibits about science fiction and fantasy, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Star Trek, indie games, the Seattle Seahawks, horror films and more. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 25 and then until 7 p.m. until Sept. 5. More at www.mopop.org. The world premiere of the Jim Henson Exhibition — Imagination Unlimited opens May 20.
Seattle Center Whirligig!: The festival offers entertainment for children through April 16 in the center’s Armory, 305 Harrison St. More information is available at www.seattlecenter.com.
Pacific Science Center: See the Terracotta Warriors from China April 8 through Sept. 4. The center is at 200 Second Ave. N. More information about these artifacts from China is at www.pacificsciencecenter.org/terracotta-warriors.
Woodland Park Zoo: Seattle’s zoo at 5500 Phinney Ave N. is busy this spring. For information, go to www.zoo.org. See pregnant giraffe Tufani, who is expecting her first baby.
Seattle Aquarium: Likewise, the aquarium at 1483 Alaskan Way is a good place to take kids. More information is available at www.seattleaquarium.org.
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