Children’s Activities Calendar

Lynnwood

Fairbank “Hands On” Animal &Pumpkin Farm — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays, through Oct. 31: Large variety of farm animals for petting and some for feeding. Vegetable Garden to explore and Hidden Bear Trail to wander up to Pumpkin Land where pumpkins are ready to be picked. Admission: $2 per person. Pumpkins: $1 &up. Gourds: $.50 &up. At 15308 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds (north Lynnwood area). Info: 425-743-3694.

Fun Centers — Mondays-Fridays, through June 4: After school programs with games, snacks, crafts and more for ages K-6th grade meet from 3:40-6 p.m. at Spruce Primary, 3:30-6 p.m. at Lynnwood Intermediate &3-6 p.m. at Cedar Valley. Child must be registered and punch card purchased. Cost: $10 per day. Info: Lynnwood Rec Center, 425-771-4030.

Lynnwood Library Storytimes: 10 &11 a.m. Mondays, through Oct. 27, Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months with adult caregiver; 6:30 &7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 28, Family Storytime for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 30, Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5 with adult caregiver; 10 &11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 28, Baby Bee Storytime for ages 0-18 months with adult caregiver. At the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Info: 425-778-2148.

The Creation Station weekly drop in programs: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, 2 &3s Fun Club, sensory, imagination and creative hands-on art projects for toddlers ($35/5 classes); 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays, Art Club, ages 8-12 focus on mosaics, paintings, clock building ($40/5 classes); 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Young Inventors club, ages 8-12 develop their master tinkering skills ($40/5 classes); 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays, 4 &5s Creating Club, explore, build, and make it happen, for adults and preschoolers ($35/5 classes). Meets at The Creation Station, 19511 64th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-7959.

Edmonds

Edmonds Library Storytimes: 10 &11 a.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 16, Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months with adult caregiver; 6:30 &7:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 16, Family Storytime for all ages; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 14, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 with adult caregiver. At the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Info: 425-771-1933.

Shoreline

Indoor Playground — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Fridays: Slides, teeter-totters, climbing toys, mini basketball hoops and multi-sized balls in a non-confining environment. For toddlers &preschoolers with adult caregiver. Meets at Shoreline Center, Spartan Gym. Cost: $2 per parent/child visit, $1 per additional child. Large groups call ahead. Info: 206-418-3383.

Shoreline Library Storytimes: 7 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 13, “Storytime: The Next Generation” for ages 6-10, parents welcome; 11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 13, Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 with an adult; 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 13, Young Toddler Storytime for ages 12-24 months with an adult; 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 14 or 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 15, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-6; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 30 &Oct. 14, Family Storytime for ages 3-6 and their families; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 16, Super Spanish Storytime for Spanish and English speaking families ages 3 &up. At the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.

Richmond Beach Library storytimes: 11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 23, Storytime for ages 2-6. At Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW, Shoreline. Info: 206-546-3522.

Lake Forest Park

LFP Library Storytimes: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 28, Toddler Storytime for ages 24-36 months with an adult; 11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 28, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5. At the Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE. Info: 206-362-8860.

Brier

Brier Library Storytimes: 11 a.m. Fridays, through Oct. 31, Preschool Storytime for ages 2-5 with an adult; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 29, Family Storytime for all ages. At the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Rd. Info: 425-483-0888.

Mill Creek

Mill Creek Library Storytimes: 10:30 a.m. &1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 14 &10:30 a.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 18, Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 15 &7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 14, Toddler Storytime for ages 24-36 months with adult caregiver, preregistration required; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 16, Baby Bee Storytime for ages 6-24 months with adult caregiver, preregistration required. At the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: 425-337-4822.

Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace Library storytimes: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 31 &7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 29, Family storytime, songs &crafts for ages 2-5 with adult caregiver; At the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

Everett

“The Three Little Pigs” — 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 11 &18: StoryBook Theater opens its 2003-2004 series with this musical comedy for young audiences and families, at the Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St. Tickets: $7.50 general, available by calling Studio East, toll free at 877-827-1100.

North Seattle

“The Hobbit” — through Oct. 26: J. R. R. Tolkien’s fantasy world is brought to life with puppets and original music by the Carter Family Marionettes and Oregon Shadow Theater. At Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. Tickets: $9.50 adults, $7.50 ages 16 &under, $8 seniors, available at the door (25 minutes before each show), or at 206-523-2579.