Events
DIY: Teens can make duct tape crafts at 1 p.m. July 16 at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell Everett Hwy; sno-isle.org.
Gaming: A gaming tournament is from 1 to 4 p.m. July 16 at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Games will alternate between board games, video games and card games. Prizes for winners. For kids entering sixth grade or oldersno-isle.org.
Robots: Fourth graders and older can learn about robots at 1:30 p.m. July 16 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St.sno-isle.org.
Kla Ha Ya Days: 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; www.klahayadays.com.
Jetty Island Days: Ferries run 9:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays., through 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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
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