Where to find family-friendly events all around Snohomish County

Harry Potter events

Barnes &Noble Alderwood: The countdown to the midnight release begins at 8 p.m. on July 30 at the store, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway. The event includes Harry Potter related activities, a memory wall where people can post their favorite memories and giveaways. On July 31, customers are invited to gather and discuss the new book; stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2888; 425-771-2220.

Barnes &Noble Woodinville: The shop, 18025 Garden Way NE, has a release party that begins at 8 p.m. July 30. Books will go on sale at midnight. Illustrator Kazu Kibuishi will be at the shop signing copies of the books he illustrated, including Harry Potter. Costumes are encouraged; stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2910.

University Book Store, Mill Creek: Events are planned throughout the day on July 31 at the store; 15311 Main St., Mill Creek. A trivia challenge is at 11:30 a.m., a presentation by Harry Potter illustrator Kazu Kibuishi is at 1 p.m., immediately followed by a Harry Potter Costume contest; www.bookstore.washington.edu.

University Book Store, U-district: Events are planned all day July 31, including crafts, games and cookies. The store is at 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. At noon, see local acting troupe Hello, Earth do a dramatic performance from the play; www.bookstore.washington.edu.

Uppercase Bookshop: The shop plans a party July 31 to celebrate Harry’s birthday and the release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child;” uppercasebookshop.com.

Events

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 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.

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.

Everett, National Night Out Against Crime: 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2, Port Gardner Bay Winery, 2802 Rockefeller Ave.; free barbecue, live music, kids’ activities; 425-339-0293; www.portgardnerbaywinery.com.

Granite Falls’ N’ Shine: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 on Granite Avenue; more than 100 cars, trucks and motorcycles; food and craft vendors; inflatables for kids; free; 360-691-7733; www.granitefallswa.com.

Stanwood-Camano Community Fair: 9 a.m. to midnight Aug. 5-6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 7, Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood; youth agriculture exhibits and competitions, live entertainment; free parking available at Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW; free shuttle every 15 minutes during fair hours; admission $7 to $10 daily, free for ages 5 and younger; carnival passes $20; 360-629-4121; www.stanwoodcamanofair.org.

Whidbey Island Fair: 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 5-6, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 7, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; 4-H activities, art displays; $5 and $8 daily, $15 and $25 four-day passes, free for ages 5 and younger; 360-221-4677; fair.whidbeyislandfair.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

“Mary Poppins”: Ludus Performing Arts’ production is at 7 p.m. July 29 and 30, and at 2 p.m. July 30, all at the Snohomish PUD theater, 2320 California St., Everett. For tickets, call 425-239-6627; www.ludusyouththeatre.org.

Everett Children’s Concert Series: Free outdoor shows, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 18, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road; www.everettwa.gov/808.

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. Aug. 10: Recess Monkey

Mill Creek Summer Children’s Concert Series: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 17 at LibraryPark, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; free but nonperishable food items accepted; www.cityofmillcreek.com/concerts.

Aug. 3: Rolie Polie Guacamole

Aug. 10: Buck and Elizabeth

Aug. 17: Caspar Babypants

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