Jetty Island Days: Ferries from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, July 5 to Sept. 5 at 10th Street and W. Marine View Drive, Everett; $3 fee for parking; suggested donation $2 for adults, $1 for kids; 425-257-8304; everettwa.gov/jettyisland.
Freeze: Learn about dry ice and try hands-on experiments from 2 to 3 p.m. July 9 at Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. For kids ages 8-16. Registration recommended, 425-257-8030.
Garden reading: Gather in the garden at 11 a.m. July 9 at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave., to hear a story, make a tiny fairhouse and plant a terrarium garden in a jar.
Arlington Fly-In: July 7-9, at 4700 188th Street NE Suite G, Arlington; more than 1,000 aircraft, daily air shows, hot air balloons and exhibits; www.arlingtonflyin.org.
Sultan Summer Shindig: July 8-10 at River Park, Sultan; street fair, parade, car show and more; www.skyvalleychamber.com.
Arlington Street Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 8-10; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12; kids’ activities, entertainment, food and shopping along Olympic Avenue; www.arlingtonwa.org.
Survive: Learn the keys to effective shelter-building, water purification, fire-making, wild edibles foraging and other skills that can keep you alive in an emergency and enhance your outdoor experiences at 2 p.m. July 9 at Snohomish Public Library, 311 Maple Ave. For all ages. Presented by Alderleaf Wilderness College.
Fairies: Take the ferry to Whidbey Island and make your own fairy house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 at Meerkerk Garden, 2 miles south of Greenbank. Natural materials are provided but feel free to bring your own additions. $10, 12 and under free; www.meerkerkgardens.org.
Street Hockey Tournament: July 9, Clark Park, 2400 Lombard Ave., Everett; food, music, games; tournament open to teams of all levels; www.everettsilvertips.com/streethockey.
Poochapalooza: Outdoor dog event: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9, Asbery Field, Fourth Street and Alder Avenue, Marysville; a county fair for dogs; fashions and rescues runway show, agility course, dog dancing demonstration, weiner dog races; pet vendors and rescue booths; $5 entry donation includes goody bag to first 400 people; 425-268-5285; www.poochapalooza.org.
Junk in the Trunk: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9, Municipal Court Parking Lot, 1015 State Ave., Marysville; more than 60 vendors with toys, clothes, collectibles, furniture and more; 360-363-8450; www.marysvillewa.gov.
Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 9 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10, Mill Creek Boulevard, behind Albertsons; live entertainment, children’s activities, arts and crafts; main stage and beer garden; free shuttle available from Jackson High School; www.millcreekfestival.com.
Kla Ha Ya Days: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 9, 5 to 10 p.m. July 13, 3 to 10 p.m. July 14, 2 to 11 p.m. July 15, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 16, 8 a.m. to dusk July 17, in Snohomish; carnival rides, street fair, frog jumping and pie-eating contests, airplane rides and more; Vintage Fair Block on July 16; Car and Motorcycle Show &Shine July 17; free; 425-493-7824; .
Seafair: Tickets at www.seafair.com, details at 206-728-0123.
Seafair Milk Carton Derby, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16, Green Lake.
Seafair Triathlon and Kids Triathlon, adult triathlon at 6:30 a.m., kids at 10:30 a.m. July 24, Seward Park.
Seafair Torchlight Spectacular, noon to 6 p.m. July 30; Seattle Center.
Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade, 7:30 p.m. to midnight July 30, downtown Seattle.
Johnny Bregar &the Country Dawgs: Free concert at noon July 13, Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville.
Eric Herman &the Thunder Puppies: Free concert at 10 a.m. July 14, Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett.
Wizard fest: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16, wizard shows, quests, fantasy authors and magical vendors, make a fairy door for your garden; Country Village Bothell, 23718 Bothell-Everett Highway; www.countryvillagebothell.com.
North Cascades: The North Cascades Institute offers a free open house and barbecue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 17 at its Environmental Learning Center on the shores of Diablo Lake to celebrate NCI’s 30th anniversary. The event includes a picnic, naturalist-led activities, hikes, boat tours, live music and more. Details at ncascades.org/signup/programs/anniversary-picnic. Also, check out the class list for the institute. They offer a variety of classes all summer.
Sand sculpting contest: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20 at Marina Beach, 470 Admiral Way S., Edmonds; form a team or build your own castle; amateur contest open to all ages; sign-up begins at 10 a.m.; judging, awards begin at 12:30 p.m.; bring buckets, shovels; 425-771-0230; www.edmondswa.gov.
Gold Dust Days: 3 to 8 p.m. July 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24, locations around Gold Bar; live music, food, Civil War re-enactors; 360-793-0983; www.golddustdays.org or www.skyvalleychamber.com.
Aquafest: July 29 to 31, mostly in downtown Lake Stevens along Main Street; parade, carnival, fireworks and other events; festival information, map and directions available at www.aquafest.org.
Tour de Terrace: July 29 to 31, Evergreen Playfield, 22289 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; Parade at 7 p.m. Friday; pancake breakfast, car show, carnival, live entertainment, beer garden, arts, crafts and food booths; www.tourdeterrace.org.
Nubian Jam: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 30 at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; celebration of African-American culture with speakers, live performances and vendors; free; www.everettwa.org/parks.
FHC Skyfair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30 at Flying Heritage Collection, 3407 109th St. SW; $10-$14, children 5 and younger free; www.flyingheritage.com.
Silvana Community Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 30 at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway; live music; food, farm animals and indoor exhibits; kids’ games; free; www.silvanafair.com.
Stage
Everett Children’s Concert Series: Free outdoor shows, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, July 7 through Aug. 18, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road; www.everettwa.gov/808.
July 14: Eric Herman and the Thunder Puppies, crazy-fun family music
July 21: Recess Monkey, laugh out loud lyrics
July 28: Brian Waite Band
Aug 4: Rolie Polie Guacamole, hip kiddie tunes
Aug 11: Tim Noah, Emmy-winning Northwest favorite
Aug 18: Caspar Babypants, toe-tapping, sweet, lovable tunes
Marysville Children’s Concerts: Noon Wednesdays at Lions Centennial Pavilion in Jennings Memorial Park, 6915Armar Road; 360-363-8400; www.marysvillewa.gov.
July 13: Johnny Bregar and the Country Dawgs
July 27: Eli Rosenblatt and Friends
Aug. 10: Recess Monkey
Mill Creek Summer Children’s Concert Series: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, July 20 through Aug. 17 at LibraryPark, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; free but nonperishable food items accepted; www.cityofmillcreek.com/concerts.
July 20: Brian Waite Band
Aug. 3: Rolie Polie Guacamole
Aug 10: Buck and Elizabeth
Aug 17: Caspar Babypants
Exhibits
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about classes for kids and teens.
Imagine Children’s Museum: 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 is Free Friday Night Live. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006.
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