Lynnwood
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.
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.
Mountlake Terrace
Rudolph’s Party — noon-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19: Pictures, arts and crafts, music and dance, for ages 3-5 at MLT Community Center, 5305 228th St. SW., Mountlake Terrace. Cost: $11 resident, $13 non-resident. Info: 425-776-9173.
Edmonds
Christmas for Kids — 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20: Salem Lutheran Church, 9906 232nd St. SW., Edmonds, offers this 7th annual free child care program for children ages 3-10, for parents who need extra time for shopping and Christmas preparations. Activities include reading of the Christmas story, crafts, cookie decorating, candy making, games, music, videos and lunch. Register: 206-542-3003 or 206-546-2800.
Lake Forest Park
Winter Wonderland Drama Camp — noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Dec. 29-Jan. 2: Ages 7-12 can enhance drama and movement skills and make new friends through teamwork and theatre games. Seasonal songs and stories, develop wintry characters, and compile icy facts. Friday performance on Third Place Books Stage showcases what participants have learned. Cost: $25 per day or $75 for week. Register: 206-366-3333.
Shoreline
Shoreline Historical Museum “Holiday Hands-on Days” — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20: Learn how to make a traditional folded gift box and take home your own historic decorated box and a new skill. For children ages 4-12 and the young at heart. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 749 N. 175th. Info: 206-542-7111.
Sing a Story Song with Nancy Stewart — 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22: Parents, teachers and childcare providers are invited to bring their young children ages 3-7 and join the musical fun. At the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.
Spartan Gym Winter Break program — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Dec. 22-Jan. 2: Drop by the gym to play basketball or volleyball. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Cost: $1 per participant for all day. Info: Shoreline Rec office, 206-418-3383.
North Seattle
“The Nutcracker Puppet Ballet” — through Dec. 21: The Carter Family Marionettes bring the ballet to life accompanied by the music of Tchaikovsky, 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.
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