Children’s Activities Calendar

Mill Creek

Westward Ho! 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5: Saddle up for some adventures from the wild, wild west. Ages 5-11.At Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: 425-337-4822.

Kids Concerts at Library Park — noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 4-18: A series of concerts presented next to Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. Aug. 4, Buck and Elizabeth; Aug. 13, Alley Oop; Aug. 18, Tia. Info: 425-745-1891.

Mill Creek Library Storytimes: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 3, Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 4, Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months with adult caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 5, Baby Bee Storytime for ages 6-24 months with adult caregiver. At Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: 425-337-4822.

Brier

Adventures of Ms. Frizzle — 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3: Ms. Frizzle shares “Magic School Bus” adventures, experiments and crafts relating to insects. Ages 5-11. At the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Rd. Info: 425-483-0888.

Crafty Tales — 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 18: Enjoy making crafts while listening to stories. All ages. At the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Rd. Info: 425-483-0888.

Edmonds

Freaky Food! — 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3: Learn what happens when good food goes bad. Stories, songs, crafts and more. Ages 5-11. At Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Info: 425-771-1933.

Family Evening Series — 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 4: Stories and activities designed to entertain everyone-from the youngest to oldest. All ages. At Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Info: 425-771-1933.

Family concert — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5: The final concert in a series of free outdoor concerts for all ages features The Brian Waite Band, at the Frances Anderson Center Amphitheater, 700 Main St., Edmonds. American Sign Language available at all concerts. Info: 425-771-0228 or 425-7710230, www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Lynnwood

Cirque du Library — 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5: Your chance to join the circus! Amazing feats of derring-do: stories, songs, jugglers, clowns, and tumbling bears. Ages 5-11. At Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Info: 425-778-2148.

Wonderstage Performance Series — noon Wednesdays, through Aug. 18: A series of free outdoor performances for children ages 5 to 11 and their parents, in the Lynndale Park Amphitheater, 18927 72nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Seating begins at 11:40 a.m. Aug. 4, The Reptile Man; Aug. 11, Thomas Arthur, juggling; Aug. 18, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” Thistle Theatre puppet show. Performances at Lynndale Elementary School Gym, 7200 191st St. SW, Lynnwood, in case of rain. Info: 425-771-4030.

Lynnwood Library Storytimes: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. &noon Mondays, through Aug. 9, Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months with adult caregiver; 6:30 &7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 10, Family Night Storytime for all ages. At Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Info: 425-778-2148.

Mountlake Terrace

Tour de Terrace Library Party and Parade — 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 30: Visit the library for food, games and crafts, then march with the Bookmobile and the Bookworm in the Tour de Terrace Parade. Marchers must be at least 8 years old, parental signature required. Preregistration required. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

Freaky Food! — 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2: See Edmonds Library listing. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

Mountlake Terrace Library storytimes: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 26, Family Storytime for ages 1 1/2-5. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

Shoreline

The Tall Tales of Paul Bunyan — 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3: Snapdragon Puppet Productions brings the pioneering days of the Pacific Northwest alive with the adventures and tall tales of Paul Bunyan. Ages 3-11. Register. At Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW, Shoreline. Info: 206-546-3522.

Shoreline Library Storytimes: 11 a.m. Mondays &Tuesdays, through Aug. 3, Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 with an adult; 10:15 a.m. Mondays, through Aug. 2, Young Toddler Storytime for ages 12-24 months with an adult; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 4, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-6; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 3, Pajamarama Family Storytime for ages 3-6 and their families. At Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.

Shoreline Historical Museum “Hands-on Days” — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4th Saturdays: Drop in for fun, free history-related projects for children ages 4-12. Museum hours: 10-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 749 N. 175th. Info: 206-542-7111.

Lake Forest Park

Songs and Tales of the Trails — 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7: Lake Forest Park Library presents this interactive concert bringing travel on the Oregon Trail to life with songs about everything from making butter on the wagon, to collecting buffalo chips and sewing quilts, on the Third Place Commons Stage, Lake Forest Park Towne Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE. All ages. Info: 206-362-8860.