January 2008

Highlights & Hot Tips

Editor’s Note: Event information is subject to cancellation or change. Please phone ahead to confirm event dates, times and costs.

Looking Ahead to February

Tuesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day

Seattle Area

Resolution Run. 5K run or walk or polar bear dip sponsored by Club Northwest includes a Kids Dash for ages 10 and younger, 9am registration, 10:30am Kids Dash. $30, Kids Dash FREE ($10 with shirt). Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.

Science Extravaganza. Last day of this family fun event at Pacific Science Center. Includes demonstrations, family activities, free laser matinees and more. 10am-5pm. Included with admission. $11, $9.50 seniors, $8 ages 6-12, $6 ages 3-5, free ages 2 and younger. 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2001. www.pacificsciencecenter.org.

Fantastic Fishtival. Join the Seattle Aquarium for hands-on arts and crafts, storytelling and different animal talks daily. 9:30am-5pm through Sun. Included with admission. $15, $10 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4320. www.seattleaquarium.org.

Blackbird Tip-to-Tail Tour. Museum of Flight docents give tours of the Lockheed Blackbird, the fastest piloted jet ever built. 11am and 2pm through Fri. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.

Eastside

Magic Season Ice Arena. Last days for the ice arena in Downtown Park. It is partially open-air with an adjacent heated tent. Various times through Sun. $9 includes skates. 10201 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 425-451-2455. www.magicseason.com.

North Sound

Student Art Show. Fine art created by students of The Art Workshop ages 4-16 from the King and Snohomish County regions. 10am-5pm Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 16. FREE. Art Building, upper level, 724 First St., Mukilteo. 866-814-4200. www.theartworkshopinc.com.

South Sound

Model Train Festival. Annual event features elaborate model trains on each floor of the Washington State History Museum. 10am-5pm. $8, $7 seniors, $6 ages 6-17 and military, free ages 5 and younger, $25 family. 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 888-238-4373. www.wshs.org.

ZooLights. Thousands of holiday lights brighten Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium one last night with depictions of animals, nursery rhyme characters and local landmarks. 5-9pm. $5-$7, free ages 2 and younger. 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma. 253-591-5337. www.pdza.org.

Wednesday, January 2

Seattle Area

Winter Break Movies. Dress like your favorite Star Wars character and watch all six movies in the series (rated PG to PG-13). 11am and 2pm through Fri. FREE. Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-684-7026. www.cityofseattle.net/parks.

Toddler Time. Activity stations, storytelling, songs and games for ages 5 and younger with adult. 10am-12:30pm Wednesdays-Thursdays through Jan. 10, drop-in. Admission plus $3 per family. Admission: $15, $10 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4300. www.seattleaquarium.org.

Fantastic Fishtival. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Jan. 1.

Blackbird Tip-to-Tail Tour. Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 1.

Eastside

The King and I. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical. All ages (Production Preview Guide online under “Plan Your Visit”). Family room available for families with ages 3 and younger. 8pm today-Sat., 2pm Sat. and Sun. $20-$55. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N, Issaquah. 425-392-2202. www.villagetheatre.org.

Magic Season Ice Arena. Downtown Park, Bellevue. See Jan. 1.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Bring the whole family to walk or jog on Lynnwood’s lighted 400-meter outdoor track. 5:30-7:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays. FREE. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, 3003 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

Thursday, January 3

Seattle Area

Free Museum Visits. The Museum of Flight is FREE 5-9pm first Thursdays. 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org. The Burke Museum is FREE 10am-8pm first Thursdays. NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org. Museum of History and Industry is FREE 10am-8pm first Thursdays. 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 206-324-1126. www.seattlehistory.org. Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum are FREE 5-8pm first Thursdays. 325 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle. 206-770-2700. www.empsfm.org. Seattle Art Museum is FREE 10am-9pm first Thursdays. 1300 First Ave., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org. Seattle Asian Art Museum is FREE 10am-9pm first Thursdays. 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

New Year’s Celebration. Community celebration of the possibilities the New Year brings. All ages. 2-5pm, drop-in. FREE. Columbia Branch Library, 4721 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle. 206-386-1908. www.spl.org.

Art Glass Exhibition. Exhibition of fused glass and glass beads made by students from Pratt Fine Arts Center’s ARTSpark program (at-risk youth from Washington Middle School). 6-8pm today, noon-5pm Fridays-Saturdays or by appointment through Feb. 2. FREE. Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kaplan Studios, 301 S Washington St., Suite 102, Seattle. 206-328-2200 ext. 228. www.pratt.org.

Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy a concert at City Hall. Pianist Cristina Valdés today, Javanese music from Gamelan Pacifica Jan. 17, music of Mozart from Seattle Symphony Orchestra Jan. 25. Noon-1pm. FREE. 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.

Winter Break Movies. Magnuson Community Center, Seattle. See Jan. 2.

Fantastic Fishtival. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Jan. 1.

Toddler Time. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Jan. 2.

Blackbird Tip-to-Tail Tour. Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 1.

Eastside

Drop-In Art. After-school art activities with members of National Art Honor Society from Bellevue High School. “Creative Calendars” today, “Architect for a Day” Jan. 17, “Woven Lunch Bags” Jan. 31. 3:30-5pm. FREE. Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org.

Magic Season Ice Arena. Downtown Park, Bellevue. See Jan. 1.

The King and I. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 2.

North Sound

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

Friday, January 4

Seattle Area

The Neverending Story. Fantastical story based on the novel by Michael Ende. Ages 8 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through Jan. 27 (Family Date Night Dinner Jan. 11, ASL performance 2pm Jan. 12). $17-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.

Winter Break Movies. Magnuson Community Center, Seattle. See Jan. 2.

Fantastic Fishtival. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Jan. 1.

Blackbird Tip-to-Tail Tour. Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Jan. 1.

Art Glass Exhibition. Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

Eastside

Free Museum Visits. Bellevue Arts Museum is FREE 10am-9pm first Fridays. 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org. KidsQuest Children’s Museum is FREE 5-8pm Fridays. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Family Night. Kids’ building projects, adventure zone, craft project, swimming and more. 6-8pm, 7:30-9pm swim. $5 per family. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9077. www.bellevueymca.org.

Brothers from Different Mothers. Juggling, magic and comedy for all ages. 7pm today, 2pm and 7pm Sat., 2pm Sun. $10. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 NE 74th St., Redmond. 425-881-6777. www.secondstoryrep.org.

Magic Season Ice Arena. Downtown Park, Bellevue. See Jan. 1.

The King and I. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 2.

North Sound

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

South Sound

Free Museum Visit. Children’s Museum of Tacoma is FREE 10am-7pm first Fridays. 936 Broadway Ave., Tacoma. 253-627-6031. www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org.

The Sound of Music. Popular musical by Rogers & Hammerstein. 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through Jan. 13, plus 2pm Jan. 12. $13.50-$21.50. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood. 253-588-0042. www.lakewoodplayhouse.org.

Give My Regards to Broadway. Vintage, happy musical features dancing and music by George M. Cohan. All ages. 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through Jan. 27. $15, $11 seniors, military and teens, $8 ages 7-12, $6 ages 6 and younger. Encore! Theater, 6615 38th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor. 253-858-2282. www.encoretheater.org.

Farther Afield

Free Museum Visit. The Hands On Children’s Museum is FREE 5-9pm first Fridays. 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Saturday, January 5

Seattle Area

Kid Flicks. Family film Ice Age (rated PG). 1:30-3pm. FREE. Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Family Storytime. “Sharing the Garden” includes stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants and nature. Ages 2-7 and parents. 10-10:45am. FREE. Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle. 206-543-0415. www.millerlibrary.org.

Fantastic Fishtival. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Jan. 1.

Art Glass Exhibition. Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

Los Santos Reyes. Family event features traditional Mexican music, dance and specialties. Part of the RedmondLights celebration. 5pm. FREE, ticket required, quantities limited (pick up tickets at Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th St., Redmond). Redmond High School, 17272 NE 104th St., Redmond. 425-556-2300. www.redmond.gov.

Come Craft! Explore an exhibition at Bellevue Arts Museum, then create a craft. “Felt Cutting” today and Jan. 12 (ages 10-adult), “Group Sculpture” Jan. 19 and 26 (all ages). 1-3pm. FREE. 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org.

Magic Season Ice Arena. Downtown Park, Bellevue. See Jan. 1.

Brothers from Different Mothers. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. See Jan. 4.

The King and I. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 2.

North Sound

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Snohomish Library. 10:30am-12:30pm today and Jan. 19. FREE. 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-2898. www.readingwithrover.org.

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

South Sound

The Sound of Music. Lakewood Playhouse, Lakewood. See Jan. 4.

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Farther Afield

Story Time. Storyteller George Shannon shares his favorite new picture books. Refreshments served. Ages 3 and older. 11am Saturdays in January. FREE. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-5332. www.eagleharborbooks.com.

Sunday, January 6

Seattle Area

Fantastic Fishtival. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Jan. 1.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

Magic Season Ice Arena. Downtown Park, Bellevue. See Jan. 1.

Brothers from Different Mothers. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. See Jan. 4.

The King and I. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 2.

North Sound

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Borders®. 1-2pm. FREE. Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. 425-267-3246. www.readingwithrover.org.

South Sound

The Sound of Music. Lakewood Playhouse, Lakewood. See Jan. 4.

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Monday, January 7

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Jan. 2.

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

Tuesday, January 8

Seattle Area

Nordic Stories. Kids’ story from Denmark (The Fat Cat by Jack Kent) plus a craft project. Preschoolers and moms. 10-11am. FREE, not intended for large groups. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle. 206-789-5707. www.nordicmuseum.org.

North Sound

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

South Sound

The World’s Biggest Tea Party. See Pinkie Pie and her seven Ponyville friends from My Little Pony. 90-minute interactive musical production. 7pm today, 10:30am and 7pm Wed. $15-$25, free younger than age 1. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E “D” St., Tacoma. 253-627-8497 or 206-628-0888. www.tacomadome.org.

Farther Afield

Bilingual Storytime. Stories, songs and more in Spanish and English with Señora Hogue. All ages. 6:30pm Tuesdays. FREE. Puyallup Public Library, 324 S Meridian, Puyallup. 253-841-5454. www.cityofpuyallup.org.

Wednesday, January 9

Seattle Area

Family Anime Night. Watch anime, eat food and win prizes. All ages. 6:30-9pm. FREE. Queen Anne Branch Library, 400 W. Garfield St., Seattle. 206-386-4227. www.spl.org.

Toddler Time. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Jan. 2.

North Sound

Family Night at the Library. Brothers from Different Mothers offer comedy and juggling in a show for all ages. 7pm. FREE. Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-8722. www.sno-isle.org.

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Jan. 2.

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

South Sound

Open House. Bring the family to experience an evening at the Darcy Read Memorial Co-op Preschool. Light refreshments, kids’ activities and parent educators from Green River Community College. Ages 2-4 and parents. 6:30-8:30pm. FREE. All Saints Lutheran, 27225 Military Rd. S, Federal Way. 253-347-6493. www.darcyreadpreschool.org.

The World’s Biggest Tea Party. Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. See Jan. 8.

Thursday, January 10

Seattle Area

Children’s Book Group. This month’s title is The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer. Grades 4-6, parents welcome. 4-5pm. FREE. Green Lake Branch Library, 7364 E Green Lake Dr. N, Seattle. 206-684-7547. www.spl.org.

Toddler Time. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Jan. 2.

North Sound

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

Friday, January 11

Seattle Area

Community Concert. Seattle Symphony performs a FREE concert. 8pm. West Seattle High School, 3000 California Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

Art Glass Exhibition. Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

Once on This Island. Professionally produced full-scale musical performed by actors grades 7-12 from Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE. 7:30pm Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 20. $12, $10 seniors and youth. First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N, Issaquah. 425-392-2202. www.villagetheatre.org.

Free Museum Visit. KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Bellevue. See Jan. 4.

North Sound

Friday Night Live. “Creature Feature” - baby kangaroo, The Bug Man, The Bat Lady, The Reptile Woman, Sarvey Wildlife Center and more. Ages 4-10. 3-9pm. $7, free ages 1 and younger. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1016. www.imaginecm.org.

Family Night. Family fun includes games, activities, crafts and healthy snacks. 6:30-8pm. FREE. Northshore YMCA, 11811 NE 195th, Bothell. 425-485-9797. www.ymcanorthshore.org.

Family Swim Night. Sand art project followed by family swim. 6:30-8:30pm. $17 per family. Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.

The King and I. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical. All ages (Production Preview Guide online under “Plan Your Visit”). 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays and Sundays, 7pm Sundays through Jan. 27. $15-$49. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600. www.villagetheatre.org.

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

South Sound

Third Thursday Artwalk. Visit Tacoma’s downtown galleries. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE, including the Tacoma Art Museum (free 10am-8pm), the Washington State History Museum and the Museum of Glass. 253-272-4327. www.artwalktacoma.com.

Tap Kids. Eight of the nation’s best young tap dancers perform. All ages. 7:30pm. $24, $20 students and seniors, $80 family (two adults, two kids). Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Kent. 253-856-5050. www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.

The Sound of Music. Lakewood Playhouse, Lakewood. See Jan. 4.

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Saturday, January 12

Seattle Area

Jugglemania. Comic juggler extraordinaire Rhys Thomas is back in Shoreline by popular demand. 11am. $6. Shoreline Community College Campus Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Bldg. 1600, Shoreline. 206-417-4645. www.shorelinearts.net.

Go Gold. Search the Seattle Art Museum galleries for gold in art, then create your own gold masterpiece. Ages 3-12 with parent/guardian. 10am-noon. Included with admission, pre-register. $15, $12 seniors, $9 ages 13-17, free ages 12 and younger, special exhibits extra. Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Thomas Mapfumo. Family concert by the legendary “Lion of Zimbabwe” and father of electric mbira (thumb piano) music. Ages 5 and older. 11am and 1:30pm. $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger with adult. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave (enter on Seneca St.), Seattle. 800-838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Family Show. Recess Monkey, the award-winning trio of Seattle schoolteachers, performs a FREE interactive family show. 11am. Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-386-4636. www.recessmonkeytown.com.

Duo Amadeus. Concert by Gallery Concerts features music of J.S. Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. 8pm. $25, $20 seniors, $10 students, free ages 7-14 with adult (one child per adult). St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle. 206-726-6088. www.galleryconcerts.org.

Pagliacci. Seattle Opera’s production of the classic tragic opera. Ages 10 and older - opera synopsis online. In Italian with English captions. 2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission. “First Timer’s Guide” online, under “Discover Opera.” Various dates and times through Jan. 26. $25-$169. 2pm Family Day Matinee Jan. 20 offers $15 student tickets, subject to availability, temporary tattoos, clown noses and clown face painting. After the family performance enjoy a pizza slice and instrument petting zoo. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-389-7676. www.seattleopera.org.

The Final Frontier. Family matinee mixes a dance performance by Redd Legg Dance with a multimedia presentation on the solar system, gravity, space exploration, the galaxy and more. All ages. 2pm. $10, $8 ages 13 and younger. Intiman Theatre, Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-852-3146. www.reddleggdance.org.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf. The real story, as told by Alexander T. Wolf, in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka's popular book. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 1 and 3pm Saturdays-Sundays through Jan. 27. $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-523-2579. www.nwpuppet.org.

Art Glass Exhibition. Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

Come Craft! Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See Jan. 5.

Once on This Island. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 11.

North Sound

Kids’ Night Out. Dinner, crafts and gym time for ages 1-10. 5:30pm-midnight. $27 plus $15 annual program fee. Northshore YMCA, 11811 NE 195th, Bothell. 425-485-9797. www.ymcanorthshore.org.

Edmonds School District Information Fair. Learn about school district programs available to students. Take a school bus ride; eat a school lunch (11am-noon, $3). District district jobs with Human Resources staff. 9am-noon. FREE. Lynnwood High School, 3001 184th St. SW., Lynnwood. 425-431-7046. www.edmonds.wednet.edu.

Tap Kids. Eight of the nation’s best young tap dancers perform. All ages. 7:30pm. $30, $15 youth. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. 425-275-9595. www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

Japanese-American Traditions and Customs. Demonstrations, games, crafts and stories complement White River Valley Museum’s exhibit Courage Untold. Noon-4 pm. Included with admission. $2, $1 children and seniors. Les Gove Park, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. 253-288-7433. www.wrvmuseum.org.

Learning Chinese. Children’s author Belinda Louie brings Mandarin culture and language to life through traditional crafts and stories from her book Learning Chinese through Stories and Activities (book recommended for ages 9-12). 10:45am. Included with admission. $6. Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 936 Broadway Ave., Tacoma. 253-627-6031. www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org.

Family Day: Make ‘n Shake. Visit the Museum of Glass and create a personalized snow globe. All ages. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10, $8 seniors, military and students, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger, $30 family (two adults, up to four younger than age 18). 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 866-4MUSEUM (468-7386). www.museumofglass.org.

The Sound of Music. Lakewood Playhouse, Lakewood. See Jan. 4.

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Farther Afield

Parents’ Night Out. Crafts, games, pizza and create play for age 3-grade 1. 6-9:30pm. $20, $15 siblings, pre-register. Hands On Children’s Museum, 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Story Time. Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island. See Jan. 5.

Sunday, January 13

Seattle Area

Author Appearance. Eoin Colfer reads from and signs his new book Airman (book recommended for ages 10 and older). 3pm. FREE. All For Kids Books & Music, 2900 NE Blakeley St., Seattle. 206-526-2768. www.allforkidsbooks.com.

Duo Amadeus. Concert by Gallery Concerts features music of J.S. Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. 3pm. $25, $20 seniors, $10 students, free ages 7-14 with adult (one child per adult). Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W, Seattle. 206-726-6088. www.galleryconcerts.org.

Pagliacci. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

Jewish Camp and Summer Program Fair. Showcase of Jewish day and overnight camps, Israel programs and camp scholarship information. 10am-2pm. FREE. Jewish Day School, 15749 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 425-460-0200. www.jds.org.

Once on This Island. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 11.

North Sound

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

The Sound of Music. Lakewood Playhouse, Lakewood. See Jan. 4.

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Monday, January 14

Seattle Area

Author Appearance. Eoin Colfer reads from and signs his new book Airman (book recommended for ages 10 and older). Kids can design and build their own flying machine, and launch it at the event. 7pm. FREE. University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-634-3400 ext. 617. www.bookstore.washington.edu.

North Sound

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Jan. 2.

Tuesday, January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Seattle Area

Family Book Group. Eat cookies and talk about this month’s title, The Captain’s Dog by Roland Smith. Grades 3-5 and parents. 4-5pm. FREE. Ballard Branch Library, 5614 22nd Ave. NW, Seattle. 206-684-4089. www.spl.org.

North Sound

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

Farther Afield

Bilingual Storytime. Puyallup Public Library, Puyallup. See Jan. 8.

Wednesday, January 16

Seattle Area

Community Concert. Seattle Symphony performs a FREE concert. 10am. Seattle University, 901 12th Ave., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

Pagliacci. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

Eastside

Spanish Immersion Kindergarten Information Night. Information about 2008/09 school year registration for kindergarten at Puesta de Sol Elementary, (a Bellevue Public School). Students selected by lottery. 6:30pm. FREE, no childcare. 3810 132nd Ave. SE, Bellevue. 425-456-6100. www.bsd405.org.

Family Storytime. Stories about pets plus a family activity. 6:30-7:30pm. $10 per family, pre-register by Jan. 14. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9077. www.bellevueymca.org.

Once on This Island. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 11.

North Sound

Student Art Show. Art Building, Mukilteo. See Jan. 1.

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Jan. 2.

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

Peter Pan. Broadway musical version of J.M. Barrie’s beloved classic. 7:30pm. $44-$68. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. 253-591-5894. www.broadwaycenter.org.

Thursday, January 17

Seattle Area

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Third Place Books. 6:30-8pm. FREE. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. 206-366-3333. www.readingwithrover.org.

Community Concert. Seattle Symphony performs a FREE concert. 7pm. South Park Community Center, 8319 Eighth Ave. S, Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

Author Appearance. David Carter reads from and signs his new adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who Pop Up (book recommended for ages 4-8). 7pm. FREE. University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-634-3400 ext. 617. www.bookstore.washington.edu.

Planning Meeting. Be a part of planning educational enhancements to the Urban Agriculture Center and the Children’s Garden. Elements under consideration include covered gathering areas, improved storage, signs, paths, raised beds and other elements. 7-9pm. FREE. Good Shepherd Center, room 140, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle. 206-633-5045. karenluetjen@seattletilth.org.

Seattle Presents. City Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

Eastside

Drop-In Art. Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See Jan. 3.

Once on This Island. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 11.

North Sound

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

Friday, January 18

Seattle Area

TeenSpeak: The Playwriting Project. Two evenings of staged readings featuring nine ten-minute plays written and performed by Roosevelt (7:30pm today) and Woodinville (7:30pm Jan. 22) High School students, directed and produced by Seattle Rep staff and teaching artists. FREE, pre-register. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222. www.seattlerep.org.

Singin’ in the Rain. Production based on the 1952 musical, performed by ages 5-18 from the Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre program. Ages 5-adult. 7pm through Sat. $13. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787. www.themoore.com.

Art Glass Exhibition. Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

The Brave Little Tailor. The classic fairytale with some creative SPROUTS twists. An original hour-long musical featuring lively songs, magic and audience participation. Ages 4 and older. 7pm Fridays, 1pm and 3pm Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 3. 1pm Jan. 20 and 27 are Small Sibling Sunday shows, admitting children younger than 3. $8.75. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, upstairs at Redmond Town Center, 16587 NE 74th St., Redmond. 425-881-6777. www.secondstoryrep.org.

Free Museum Visit. KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Bellevue. See Jan. 4.

Once on This Island. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 11.

North Sound

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Saturday, January 19

Seattle Area

Model Railroad Show. Pacific Science Center's annual show features creative model train layouts in different scales, a kid-sized choo-choo ride, train safety education and hands-on activities. 10am-6pm through Mon. Included with admission. $11, $9.50 seniors, $8 ages 6-12, $6 ages 3-5, free ages 2 and younger. 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2001. www.pacificsciencecenter.org.

Sculpt It. Celebrate public art by creating a sculpture out of clay and recycled materials at Olympic Sculpture Park. Ages 3-12 with parent/guardian. 10am-noon. FREE, pre-register. Western Ave. and Broad St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Family Day at EMP/SFM. Family activities include an art workshop and a multimedia educational program and performance by New York City-based group JazzReach. 11am-3pm. Included with admission. $15, $12 seniors, students, military and ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle. 877-367-7361. www.empsfm.org.

Tell Me a Story. Discover Music! Seattle Symphony’s series for ages 5-12. 11am today or Jan. 26. $20, $15 children and seniors. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

Moonlight Beach Walk. Join People for Puget Sound for a beach walk at low tide, followed by hot drinks by a bonfire. Bring a flashlight, and dress for the weather. 7-9pm. FREE, pre-register. Seahurst Park, on beach at end of SW 140th St. (via SW 144th St. and 13th Ave. SW), Burien. 206-382-7007 ext. 217. dmiller@pugetsound.org.

Art Glass Exhibition. Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

Pagliacci. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

Singin’ in the Rain. The Moore Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 18.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

Come Craft! Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See Jan. 5.

The Brave Little Tailor. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See Jan. 18.

Once on This Island. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 11.

North Sound

Starlight Beach Walk. Join ranger-naturalists and WSU Snohomish County Beach Watchers for a beach walk at low tide, then warm up with hot chocolate indoors. Bring a flashlight, and dress for the weather. 7-8:30pm. FREE, pre-register. Olympic Beach Visitor Station, 200 W Dayton St., Edmonds. 425-388-6476. s.swint@co.snohomish.wa.us.

Reading With Rover. Snohomish Library, Snohomish. See Jan. 5.

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

Discovery Walk. Tahoma Audubon Society hosts a nature walk at Waughop Lake in Steilacoom. All ages. 10-11:30am. $5. Call for directions. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org.

Movie in Spanish. Sumner Library offers a classic movie in Spanish. All ages. 2pm. FREE, donations accepted. 1116 Fryar Ave., Sumner. 253-863-0441. www.piercecountylibrary.org.

Wizard of Oz. Contemporary twist on the timeless classic – Dorothy lives in Washington state and the wicked witch is a power-hungry CEO. Performed by students from Metro Parks and SOTA dance classes. 2pm and 7pm today, 2pm Sun. $10, ages 2 and younger free when sitting on a lap. Stadium High School Theater, 111 N “E” St., Tacoma. 253-305-1022. www.metroparkstacoma.org.

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Farther Afield

Kids ‘n’ Critters Naturefest. Animal habitat-themed activities include hands-on crafts, nature games, indoor and outdoor activities. 9:30 am-3pm through Mon. $15, $13.50 seniors, free ages 3-12 with paying adult (up to four children per adult). Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.

Story Time. Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island. See Jan. 5.

Sunday, January 20

Seattle Area

Three Symphonic Masterworks. Program of music from Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra. 3pm. $18, $10 students and seniors, $45 family (two adults, two children, $5 additional child). Meany Hall, University of Washington, 15th Ave. NE and NE 40th St., Seattle. 206-525-0443. www.seattlephil.com.

Model Railroad Show. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See Jan. 19.

Pagliacci. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

Penguin Day. Wear black and white to KidsQuest Children’s Museum and learn about penguins through crafts and stories. Noon-5pm. Included with admission. $7, free younger than 1. Factoria Mall, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

The Three Pigs. The pigs try to fortify their homes against a wolf in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3-9 and families. 2pm. $6. Redmond Performance Center, 17272 NE 104th St., Redmond. 425-556-2300. www.redmond.gov.

The Brave Little Tailor. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See Jan. 18.

Once on This Island. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See Jan. 11.

North Sound

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Wizard of Oz. Stadium High School Theater, Tacoma. See Jan. 19.

Farther Afield

Skagit Eagle Watch. Float the Skagit River with experienced rafting guides and eagle watchers in search of bald eagles congregating in the Skagit Preserve. Includes hot meal. Ages 6-adult. 11am-3:15pm today or Jan. 26. $74-$95. 425-771-0230 (City of Edmonds), www.ci.edmonds.wa.us. 425-771-4030 (Lynnwood Parks), www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us. . 425-556-2300 (Redmond Recreation), www.redmond.gov.

Kids ‘n’ Critters Naturefest. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville. See Jan. 19.

Monday, January 21

Seattle Area

Model Railroad Show. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See Jan. 19.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Jan. 2.

South Sound

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration. Entertainment includes Voices of Angels children’s choir. 2pm. FREE. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-798-5877. www.wshs.wa.gov.

Farther Afield

Kids ‘n’ Critters Naturefest. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville. See Jan. 19.

Tuesday, January 22

Seattle Area

TeenSpeak: The Playwriting Project. Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 18.

Farther Afield

Bilingual Storytime. Puyallup Public Library, Puyallup. See Jan. 8.

Wednesday, January 23

Seattle Area

Community Concert. Seattle Symphony performs a FREE concert. 7:30pm. Langston-Hughes Community Center, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

Pagliacci. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Jan. 2.

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

Thursday, January 24

Seattle Area

PLAY! A Video Game Symphony. Music written for video games is performed by Seattle Symphony. 7:30pm today or 1pm Jan. 26. $17-$95. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

North Sound

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

Friday, January 25

Seattle Area

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Film festival features thoughtful full-length and short films from around the world and workshops for children. Film schedule, film summaries and age recommendations available online. Various times daily through Feb. 3. $6 per film, $10-$15 opening night, online presales. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 206-329-2629. www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org.

Community Concert. Seattle Symphony performs a FREE concert. Noon. City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

Hamlet. Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of a son desperate to avenge his father’s murder. Ages 11 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 24 (Family Date Night Dinner Feb. 8, ASL performance 2pm Feb. 16). $17-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.

Seattle Presents. City Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

Art Glass Exhibition. Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

Pagliacci. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Eastside

Opposites Day. Explore opposites today at KidsQuest Children’s Museum. 10am-8pm. Included with admission. $7, free younger than 1, FREE 5-8pm. Factoria Mall, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Pippin. Young prince Pippin seeks the secret of true happiness in this Broadway musical performed by students age 8-18 from Youth Theatre Northwest. 7pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 10. $13, $15 opening night. 8805 SE 40th, Mercer Island. 206-232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Educational production tells the poignant true story of the World War II Terezin Concentration Camp through the artwork and poetry left behind by the children who inhabited it. Ages 9 and older. 7:30pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 10. $12, $10 students and seniors. Studio East, 402 Sixth St. S, Kirkland. 425-827-3123. www.studio-east.org.

The Brave Little Tailor. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See Jan. 18.

North Sound

Winter Extravaganza. Pacific Science Center Traveling Planetarium comes to Lynnwood Library. Explore the moon, stars and deep space objects. Ages 5 and older. 1-4pm, hourly. FREE. 19200 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. 425-778-2148. www.sno-isle.org.

Parent’s Night Out. Pizza, swim, games and movies in a safe environment. Ages 5-12. 6:30-10pm. $17, pre-register. Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Saturday, January 26

Seattle Area

10th Annual Mariners FanFest. Meet Mariners players past and present, coaches and the Mariners Moose, play on Safeco Field, tour the clubhouse, try on team uniforms and more. All ages. 10am-4pm through Sun. $10, $5 ages 6-14, free ages 5 and younger, $5 parking in Safeco Field Garage. 1250 First Ave. S, Seattle. 206-622-HITS (4487). http://mariners.com/fanfest.

Saturday Morning Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, followed by a screening of film shorts. Breakfast 9:30am, film 10:30am and 11am. $40 per family, pre-register. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 206-329-2629. www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org.

Puppets at the Bathhouse. Puppets Please Marionettes performs at the Alki Bathhouse. 1pm. $4. 2701 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-684-7430. www.cityofseattle.net/parks.

The Sounds of Winter. The Saint Helens String Quartet performs a musical tribute to winter as part of Seattle Chamber Music’s annual Winter Festival. Musical instrument petting zoo onstage after the concert. Ages 6-12 and their families. 3pm. $8. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-283-8808. www.seattlechambermusic.org.

Baby Loves Disco. Afternoon dance party features music, bubble machines, toys, snacks and more. Bar open for parents. 1-4pm. $12. Heaven Seattle, 172 S Washington St., Seattle. www.babylovesdisco.com.

Art Glass Exhibition. Tashiro Kaplan Studios, Seattle. See Jan. 3.

Tell Me a Story. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 19.

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 25.

PLAY! A Video Game Symphony. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 24.

Pagliacci. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Hamlet. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 25.

Eastside

Preschool Fair. Meet with representatives of Mercer Island preschools, enrichment and recreational programs and summer camps. Sponsored by Mercer Island Preschool Association. For parents of newborn-age 6. 10am-noon. $10 suggested donation. Islander Middle School, 8225 SE 72nd St., Mercer Island. www.mipreschoolassociation.org.

Peace. Explore questions of peace and peace making. Hear the story Sadako and the Thousand Cranes and create your own paper cranes. Ages 5 and older with adult. 1pm and 2:15pm. FREE, ticket required. Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish. 425-836-8793. www.kcls.org.

Preschool Fair. Snoqualmie Valley Preschool Education and Enrichment Fair offers information to parents and families. Sponsored by Sno-Valley Indoor Playground. 9am-noon. FREE. Mount Si High School, 8651 Meadowbrook Way SE, Snoqualmie. www.snovalleyindoorplayground.org.

The Three Pigs. The pigs try to fortify their homes against a wolf in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3-9 and families. 11am and 1pm Saturdays, 1pm and 3pm Sundays through Feb. 3 (ASL performances Feb. 3). $8. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-827-3123 or 877-827-1100. www.studio-east.org.

The Brave Little Tailor. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See Jan. 18.

Pippin. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Jan. 25.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Studio East, Kirkland. See Jan. 25.

North Sound

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Farther Afield

Skagit Eagle Watch. Skagit River. See Jan. 20.

Story Time. Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island. See Jan. 5.

Sunday, January 27

Seattle Area

Mariners FanFest. Safeco Field, Seattle. See Jan. 26.

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 25.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Jan. 12.

The Neverending Story. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 4.

Hamlet. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 25.

Eastside

Winter Wonderland Ball. Pacific Northwest Ballet's fifth annual family ball includes dance lessons, live music, food and PNB dancer appearances. 3-6pm. $60, $40 child, $30 additional child (children must be with adult). Francia Russell Center, 13440 NE 16th St., Bellevue. 206-441-3597. www.pnb.org.

Brothers From Different Mothers and Friends. High-energy comedy combines with magicians, musicians, jugglers and yo-yo champions. All ages. 7pm. $12, $6 youth, free younger than age 4. Redmond Performance Center, 17272 NE 104th St., Redmond. 425-556-2300. www.redmond.gov.

The Three Pigs. Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. See Jan. 26.

The Brave Little Tailor. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See Jan. 18.

Pippin. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Jan. 25.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Studio East, Kirkland. See Jan. 25.

North Sound

The King and I. Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett. See Jan. 11.

South Sound

Give My Regards to Broadway. Encore! Theater, Gig Harbor. See Jan. 4.

Monday, January 28

Seattle Area

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 25.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Jan. 2.

Farther Afield

Author Appearance. Eric Rohmann reads from and signs his new book A Kitten Tale (book recommended for ages 4-8). 4pm. FREE. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-5332. www.eagleharborbooks.com.

Tuesday, January 29

Seattle Area

Author Appearance. Jon Scieszka reads from and signs Smash!Crash! (book recommended for ages 4-8). 6pm. FREE. University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-634-3400 ext. 617. www.bookstore.washington.edu.

Family Fun Night. Puppets, folk dancing and crafts. All ages. 7-7:40pm. FREE. Fremont Branch Library, 731 N 35th St., Seattle. 206-684-4084. www.spl.org.

Riverdance. Irish music, song and dance. All ages. Times vary, through Feb. 3. $55.20-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787. www.theparamount.com.

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 25.

Eastside

Puzzle Day. Explore puzzles and 3D challenges at KidsQuest Children’s Museum. 10am-5pm. Included with admission. $7, free younger than 1. Factoria Mall, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Farther Afield

Bilingual Storytime. Puyallup Public Library, Puyallup. See Jan. 8.

Wednesday, January 30

Seattle Area

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 25.

Riverdance. The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 29.

North Sound

Family Bingo Madness. Pizza, bingo playing cards and prizes are provided. Ages 5-adult. 6:15-7:15pm. $5, pre-register. Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. 425-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks.

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Jan. 2.

Thursday, January 31

Seattle Area

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Jan. 25.

Riverdance. The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See Jan. 29.

Eastside

Drop-In Art. Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See Jan. 3.

Friday, February 1

Seattle Area

Smuckers Stars on Ice. Olympic, World and National Champion figure skaters Sasha Cohen, Ilia Kulik and others. 7:30pm. $24-$109. KeyArena, 305 N Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.starsonice.com.

Chinese New Year Celebration. Traditional Chinese entertainment, crafts, games and refreshments. 6:30-9pm. $5, $15 per family, pre-register. Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-684-7026. www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/magnuson.htm.

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Film festival features thoughtful full-length and short films from around the world and workshops for children. Film schedule, film summaries and age recommendations available online. Various times daily through Sun. $6 per film, online presales. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 206-329-2629. www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org.

Riverdance. Irish music, song and dance. All ages. Various times through Sun. $55.20-$65. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787. www.theparamount.com.

Hamlet. Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of a son desperate to avenge his father’s murder. Ages 11 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 24 (Family Date Night Dinner Feb. 8, ASL performance 2pm Feb. 16). $17-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.

Eastside

Free Museum Visits. Bellevue Arts Museum is FREE 10am-9pm first Fridays. 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org. KidsQuest Children’s Museum is FREE 5-8pm Fridays. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Family Night. Kids’ building projects, adventure zone, craft project, swimming and more. 6-8pm, 6:30-8pm swim. $5 per family. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9077. www.bellevueymca.org.

The Brave Little Tailor. The classic fairytale with some creative SPROUTS twists. An original hour-long musical featuring lively songs, magic and audience participation. Ages 4 and older. 7pm today, 1pm and 3pm Sat.-Sun. $8.75. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, upstairs at Redmond Town Center, 16587 NE 74th St., Redmond. 425-881-6777. www.secondstoryrep.org.

Pippin. Young prince Pippin seeks the secret of true happiness in this Broadway musical performed by students ages 8-18 from Youth Theatre Northwest. 7pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 10. $13. 8805 SE 40th, Mercer Island. 206-232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Educational production tells the poignant true story of the World War II Terezin Concentration Camp through the artwork and poetry left behind by the children who inhabited it. Ages 9 and older. 7:30pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 10. $12, $10 students and seniors. Studio East, 402 Sixth St. S, Kirkland. 425-827-3123. www.studio-east.org.

South Sound

Free Museum Visits. Children’s Museum of Tacoma is FREE 10am-7pm first Fridays. 936 Broadway Ave., Tacoma. 253-627-6031. www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org. The Hands On Children’s Museum is FREE 5-9pm first Fridays. 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Saturday, February 2

Seattle Area

Tet Festival. Celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year includes traditional Lion Dance (10:30am today, 3pm Sun.), Vietnamese music, dance, Vietnamese spelling bee, kids’ activities and more. 10:30am-5:30pm through Sun. FREE. Seattle Center House and Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.tetinseattle.org.

Free Museum Visit. Visit Seattle Asian Art Museum for drop-in family activities 11am-2pm. Family film Mulan (rated G) 1:30-3pm. FREE. 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Story Hour. Listen to stories in Izilla Toys’ cozy space 2-3pm Sundays. Toddlers and preschoolers; all ages welcome. FREE. 1429 12th Ave., Suite D, Seattle. 206-322-8697. www.izillatoys.com.

Valentine’s Ball. Daddy and Daughter dance includes refreshments, a flower for each girl, photo and more. 3:30-5pm, 5:30-7pm or 7:30-9pm. $25 per couple, $5 additional person, pre-register. Burien Community Center, 425 SW 144th St., Burien. 206-988-3700. www.ci.burien.wa.us.

Buck Howdy with BB. 2008 Grammy™ nominees Buck Howdy and his sidekick BB bring their enthusiastic brand of Western-inspired kids’ music to Seattle. Ages 4 and older. 11am. $17-$32. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787. www.themoore.com.

Author Appearance. “Nearly new” children’s and maternity clothing store Le Petit Shoppe celebrates its opening 10am-1pm. Children’s author Tara Jorgensen signs copies of her book Nina and Madison Ride the Bus in Seattle (free copies to first 10 families). FREE, free parking. 3432 NE 45th St., Seattle. 206-525-0619. lepetitshoppe@hotmail.com.

Ocean Career Day. Find out what ocean-related careers are like from biologists, researchers and educators. Learn about schools, volunteer opportunities and explore the Seattle Aquarium. Open to teachers, parents and students attending middle school, high school or college. 10am-3pm. FREE, pre-register. Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4353. www.seattleaquarium.org.

American Tall Tales: Pecos Bill and Bigfoot. Award winning show by Oregon Shadow Theatre features shadow figures and live music. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 1 and 3pm Saturdays-Sundays through Feb. 17. $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-523-2579. www.nwpuppet.org.

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

Riverdance. The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

Hamlet. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

Eastside

Family Service Project. Volunteer service project benefits a local retirement community. 1-3pm. FREE, pre-register. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9077. www.bellevueymca.org.

Come Craft! Create crafts that relate to the exhibits at Bellevue Arts Museum. All ages. 1-3pm Saturdays. Included with admission. $7, $5 seniors and students, free younger than 6. 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org.

Groundhog Day. See if Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at KidsQuest Children’s Museum. 10am-5pm. Included with admission. $7, free younger than 1. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

The Three Pigs. The pigs try to fortify their homes against a wolf in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3-9 and families. 11am and 1pm today, 1pm and 3pm Sun. (ASL performances Feb. 3). $8. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-827-3123 or 877-827-1100. www.studio-east.org.

The Brave Little Tailor. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See Feb. 1.

Pippin. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 1.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 1.

North Sound

Ride the Iron Rails. United Northwest Model Railroad Club’s annual train show and swap meet features more than 14 operating layouts. Proceeds benefit EquiFriends. 10am-5pm today, 10am-4pm Sun. $7, $5 seniors and ages 10-17, free ages 9 and younger. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 425-241-1358. www.unwclub.org.

Groundfrog Day. Family entertainment, music, hands-on activities, plus the arrival of enchanted frog Snohomish Slew searching for his shadow. 10:30am-4pm. FREE. Ferguson Park, 1330 Ferguson Park Rd., Snohomish. 360-568-2526. www.cityofsnohomish.com.

Spirit of Music and Dance. Native American music, storytelling and hoop dancing of the Northern Plains Native Americans performed by the Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble, sponsored by Village Theatre’s Pied Piper Presents. Pre-show activities and arts and crafts in the lobby one hour before each show. All ages. 2pm and 4pm. $12-$14. Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600. www.villagetheatre.org.

Farther Afield

Author Appearance. Jean Davies Okimoto reads from and signs her new book Winston of Churchill: One Bear’s Battle Against Global Warming. Ages 3 and older. 11am. FREE. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-5332. www.eagleharborbooks.com.

Winter Volksmarch. Annual walk-a-thon today-Sun. 5K or 10K walk through wolf, grizzly and black bear exhibits. Walk FREE, half-price tram tickets for those finishing walk by 2pm. All ages. Registration 8am-1pm, walk ends 4pm. Northwest Trek, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.

Sunday, February 3

Seattle Area

Story Hour. Listen to stories in Izilla Toys’ cozy space 2-3pm Sundays. All ages. FREE. 1429 12th Ave., Suite D, Seattle. 206-322-8697. www.izillatoys.com.

Family First Sunday. Family activities include a craft project for kids at Seattle Aquarium. Today’s program is “Sensational Seastars.” 11am-3pm. Included with admission. $15, $10 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4320. www.seattleaquarium.org.

Tet Festival. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Feb. 2.

Children's Film Festival Seattle. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

Riverdance. The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

American Tall Tales. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 2.

Hamlet. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

Eastside

Seattle Mime Theatre: AnimOtion. Modern vaudevillian performance includes slapstick comedy, dance, mime and improvisational story telling. All ages. 7pm. $12, $6 youth, free younger than age 4. Redmond Performance Center, 17272 NE 104th St., Redmond. 425-556-2392. www.redmond.gov.

The Three Pigs. Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. See Feb. 2.

The Brave Little Tailor. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See Feb. 1.

Pippin. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 1.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 1.

North Sound

Ride the Iron Rails. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. See Feb. 2.

South Sound

Community Festival. Celebrate art, culture and Black History Month at Tacoma Art Museum’s Threads that Bind Community. Spoken word, gospel music, dance performances, hands-on art activities, community patchwork quilt and more. Noon-5pm. FREE. 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258. www.tacomaartmuseum.org.

Farther Afield

Winter Volksmarch. Northwest Trek, Eatonville. See Feb. 2.

Monday, February 4

Seattle Area

Organ Demonstration. Seattle Symphony hosts a demonstration of the Watjen Concert Organ, a 26-foot tall instrument with 4,490 pipes. Today’s recital is “Titans of the Keyboard.” Grades 5 and higher. 12:30pm, optional noon and 1pm Benaroya Hall tours. FREE. 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4856. www.seattlesymphony.org.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Bring the whole family to walk or jog on Lynnwood’s lighted 400-meter outdoor track. 5:30-7:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays. FREE. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, 3003 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Tuesday, February 5

Seattle Area

Just Us Girls. Girls grades 7-10 can participate in activities at Shoreline/South County Family YMCA. 6:30-8pm today and Feb. 19. FREE. 1220 NE 175th, Shoreline. 206-364-1700. www.shorelineymca.org.

Nordic Stories. Kids’ story from Finland (The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My by Tove Jansson) plus a craft project. Preschoolers and moms. 10-11am. FREE, not intended for large groups. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle. 206-789-5707. www.nordicmuseum.org.

Preschool Information Night. Explore Renton's preschool options for the 2008-2009 school year. 6:30-8pm. FREE. Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy., Renton. 425-430-6729. www.ci.renton.wa.us.

Eastside

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Borders®. 7-8pm. FREE. Redmond Town Center, 16549 NE 74th St., Redmond. 425-869-1907. www.readingwithrover.org.

Wednesday, February 6

Seattle Area

Toddler Time. Activity stations, storytelling, songs and games for ages 5 and younger with adult. 10am-12:30pm Wednesdays-Thursdays through Feb. 14, drop-in. Admission ($15, $10 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger) plus $3 per family. Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4300. www.seattleaquarium.org.

Eastside

Play & Learn. Songs, stories, art and games for ages 2-5 with adult. 10-11:30am Wednesdays. FREE. Crossroads Bellevue, NE Eighth and 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue. 425-644-1111. www.crossroadsbellevue.com.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See Feb. 4.

Thursday, February 7

Seattle Area

Free Museum Visits. The Museum of Flight is FREE 5-9pm first Thursdays. 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org. The Burke Museum is FREE 10am-8pm first Thursdays. NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org. Museum of History and Industry is FREE 10am-8pm first Thursdays. 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 206-324-1126. www.seattlehistory.org. Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum are FREE 5-8pm first Thursdays. 325 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle. 206-770-2700. www.empsfm.org. Seattle Art Museum is FREE 10am-9pm first Thursdays. 1300 First Ave., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org. Seattle Asian Art Museum is FREE 10am-9pm first Thursdays. 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy a concert at City Hall. Traditional Chinese music from Warren Chang Music Ensemble today, jazz from Buddy Catlett & Friends Feb. 21. Noon-1pm. FREE. 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.

Story Hour. Listen to stories in Izilla Toys’ cozy space 10:30-11:30am Thursdays. Toddlers and preschoolers; all ages welcome. FREE. 1429 12th Ave., Suite D, Seattle. 206-322-8697. www.izillatoys.com.

Summer Opportunity Showcase. The Bush School brings together area camps and programs focusing on summer opportunities for ages 9-19. 5-8pm. FREE. 3400 E Harrison St., Seattle. 206-322-7978. www.bush.edu/sos.

Toddler Time. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Feb. 6.

Eastside

Chinese New Year. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at KidsQuest Children’s Museum. 10am-5pm. Included with admission. $7, free younger than 1. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Friday, February 8

Seattle Area

Author Appearance. Jeff Kinney reads from and signs his new book Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules (book recommended for ages 9-12). 7pm. FREE. University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-634-3400 ext. 617. www.bookstore.washington.edu.

Parent’s Night Out. University Family YMCA offers families fun and food. 6:30-8:30pm. FREE. 5003 12th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-524-1400. www.universityfamilyymca.org.

Family Night. Shoreline/South County Family YMCA offers dinner, games, an art project and a movie to ages 4-12. 6:15-10pm. $10. 1220 NE 175th, Shoreline. 206-364-1700. www.shorelineymca.org.

Goldilocks and the Four Bows. Tiny Tots, Seattle Symphony’s series for birth to age 5, offers musical games, stories and songs. 9:30am, 10:30am or 11:30am today and Sat, plus 1pm Sat. $7, limited seating. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

Family Fridays. Enjoy family fun at Carkeek Park. May include hikes, arts and crafts, storytelling, science workshops or movies. Ages 4 and older. $2, $5 child , pre-register. 7-8:30pm today and Feb. 22. 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., Seattle. 206-684-0877. www.seattle.gov/parks.

Hamlet. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

Eastside

Family Valentine’s Party. Dancing, refreshments, photos, games and more. Ages 2-12 with adult. 6:30-8:30pm. $16 child and adult, $5 additional family member. Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-236-3545. www.miparks.net.

Father/Daughter Dance. Dress up for dancing, crafts and refreshments. Ages 3-10 with parent. 6:30-8:30pm. $30, pre-register. Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th St., Redmond. 425-556-2300. www.redmond.gov.

Valentine Friendship Dance. Teens from Bellevue area Middle Schools are invited to a drug/tobacco/alcohol-free dance sponsored by Bellevue Parks & Community Services and Bellevue Police Department. 7-10pm. $5, ID required. Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th St., Bellevue. 425-452-6885. www.bellevuewa.gov.

Free Museum Visit. KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Bellevue. See Feb. 1.

Pippin. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 1.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 1.

North Sound

Author Appearance. Antoinette Portis reads from her new book Not a Stick (book recommended for ages toddler-preschool). 11am. FREE. University Book Store, Mill Creek Town Center, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek. 425-385-3530. www.bookstore.washington.edu.

Friday Night Live. It’s “Boogieman Busters.” Wear pajamas and enjoy blacklight paint, artist Justin Hillgrove, bedtime stories and more. Ages 4-12. 3-9pm. $7, free ages 1 and younger. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1016. www.imaginecm.org.

Family Game Night. Ping-pong, foosball, board games and more. Bring your favorite family game. 6:30-8:30pm. $17 per family. Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Play based on the diary of 13-year-old Anne Frank written while hiding from the Nazis during World War II. 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through Feb. 24 (no show Feb. 15). $17-$20. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. 425-774-9600. www.driftwoodplayers.com.

South Sound

Daddy/Daughter Dance. Dancing, refreshments, party favors and more. All ages. 7-9:30pm, no entry after 8pm. $20-$25 per couple, $5 additional child, pre-register. Curtis High School, 8425 40th St. W, University Place. 253-460-2530. www.cityofup.com.

Saturday, February 9

Seattle Area

Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at Chinatown-International District's Union Station with entertainment, arts and crafts, community and business booths and more. Noon-6 pm. FREE. 401 S Jackson St., Seattle. 206-382-1197. www.cidbia.org/events. Limited parking, public transportation strongly encouraged. See http://transit.metrokc.gov for bus route information.

Bird Tour. Join a naturalist to look for birds and other natural wonders at Discovery Park. Ages 8 and older. 8-9:30am today, 8-10am Feb. 16. FREE. 3801 Government Way, Seattle. 206-386-4236. www.seattle.gov/parks.

Family Storytime. “Mad about Mushrooms” includes stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants and nature. Ages 2-7 and parents. 10-10:45am. FREE. Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle. 206-543-0415. www.millerlibrary.org.

Textures and Textiles. Examine a piece of art at Seattle Art Museum constructed from the tops of milk bottles, then weave your own tapestry. Ages 3-12 with parent/guardian. 10am-noon. Included with admission, pre-register. $15, $12 seniors, $9 ages 13-17, free ages 12 and younger, special exhibits extra. Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Museum Family Program. Eve Abram shares folktales from the time of the Underground Railroad. Ages elementary school-adult. 11am. Included with admission. $2-$3, $1 ages 8-16. Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Ave. S, Renton. 425-255-2330. www.rentonhistory.org.

Artifact ID Day. Bring your cultural artifacts from the Pacific Rim or North America or finds from the natural world (including bones, fossils or animal teeth) for Burke curators to identify. Limit two items. No appraisals given. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students and youth ages 5 and older, free ages 4 and younger. NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org.

My Furry Valentine. Championship and household pet cat show features 14 rings, vendors and adoptable cats. 9am-5pm through Sun. $6, $4 ages 5-12 and seniors, free ages 4 and younger. Seattle Center Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. www.evergreencatfanciers.org.

Chinese New Year Celebration. Annual celebration at Wu Hsing Tao School includes a Dragon Dance, Chinese calligraphy, face painting, interactive Lion Dance and more. All ages. 2-4:30pm. FREE, pre-register. Talaris World Campus, Bldg. D, 4000 NE 41st St., Seattle. 206-324-7188. school@wuhsing.org.

Correo Aereo. Traditional and original music of Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru. Ages 7 and older. 11am and 1:30pm. $5, free ages 12 and younger with adult. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 800-838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Hanako and the Cherry Tree. Thistle Theatre’s version of the humorous, bizarre and exciting Japanese tale is told using Bunraku puppets. Ages 3-12. 1 and 3pm through Sun. $9, $7 children and seniors. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Bldg. 47, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.

Mame. Broadway musical. Orphaned Dennis is sent to live with his wealthy, eccentric Aunt Mame. Parental guidelines available online (rated PG – ages 8 and older). 7:30pm Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays, 1:30pm and 7pm Sundays, through March 2. $20-$77. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900. www.5thavenuetheatre.org.

Goldilocks and the Four Bows. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See Feb. 8.

American Tall Tales. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 2.

Hamlet. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

Eastside

Preschool Open House. Meet teachers and sign up for nationally accredited parenting program and child education classes (for birth through Pre-K) at Woodinville Family Preschool - one of nine parent cooperative preschools affiliated with Shoreline Community College. Children welcome. 10am-1pm. FREE. 23713 49th Ave. SE, Bothell. 425-481-9707. www.woodinvillefamilypreschool.org.

Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance. Dance and refreshments for girls ages 6-11 with dads. 7-9:30pm. $15 per couple, pre-register. Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S, Issaquah. 425-837-3300. www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.

Come Craft! Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See Feb. 2.

Pippin. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 1.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 1.

North Sound

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Edmonds Library. 11am-12:30pm today and Feb. 23. FREE. 650 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-1933. www.readingwithrover.org.

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Barnes and Noble. 11am-noon. FREE. 19401 Alderwood Mall Pkwy., Lynnwood. 425-771-2220. www.readingwithrover.org.

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Snohomish Library. 10:30am-12:30pm. FREE. 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-2898. www.readingwithrover.org.

Kid’s Morning Out. Swimming, crafts, games and more in a safe environment. Ages 3-12. 10am-2:30pm. $24, pre-register. Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.

Father/Daughter Dance. Dancing, refreshments and photographs are included. Ages 5-13 with adult. 6:30-8pm. $10-12, pre-register. Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. 425-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks.

Open Mic Night. Take the microphone at Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theater. Songs, instruments, skits and jokes - anything family-friendly is welcome. School age and older. 6pm. Donation requested. 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. 360-704-8348. www.timnoah.com.

Preschool Open House. Meet teachers and sign up for nationally accredited parenting program and child education classes (for birth through Pre-K) at Woodinville Family Preschool - one of nine parent cooperative preschools affiliated with Shoreline Community College. Children welcome. 10am-1pm. FREE. 23713 49th Ave. SE, Bothell. 425-481-9707. www.woodinvillefamilypreschool.org.

The Three Pigs. The pigs try to fortify their homes against a wolf in this zany rendition complete with audience participation. StoryBook Theater’s original musical comedy is performed by an adult professional touring company. Suitable for ages 3-9 and families. 11am and 1pm today, 1pm and 3pm Sun. $8. PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. 877-827-1100. www.studio-east.org.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Wade James Theatre, Edmonds. See Feb. 8.

South Sound

Asian New Year Celebration. 10th annual event includes nonstop entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, community information, ethnic food and vendors. This year’s focus is Cambodia. 9am-6pm. FREE, donations accepted. Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 E “D” St., Tacoma. 253-383-3900. www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org.

Library Celebration. Help celebrate the 150th birthday of Steilacoom Pierce County Library, the first public library in Washington state. Speakers, historians, storytellers, live music and refreshments. 2-5pm. FREE. Steilacoom Town Hall, 1717 Lafayette St., Steilacoom. www.piercecountylibrary.org.

Family Day: Kung Hei Fat Choi. Visit the Museum of Glass to celebrate the Year of the Rat and create a paper lantern. All ages. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10, $8 seniors, military and students, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger, $30 family (two adults, up to four younger than age 18). 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 866-4MUSEUM (468-7386). www.museumofglass.org.

Daughter’s Night Out. Dance and dessert for all ages. 6:30-8:30pm. $20 per couple, $5 additional person, pre-register. Federal Way Community Center, 876 S 333rd St., Federal Way. 253-835-6900. www.cityoffederalway.com.

Daddy/Daughter Dance. Wear your finest and dance to DJ-produced music. All ages. 2-5pm or 6-9pm. $20 per couple, $5 additional daughter, pre-register by Feb. 5. Best Western Park Plaza, 620 South Hill Park Dr., Puyallup. 253-841-5457. www.cityofpuyallup.org.

Parents’ Night Out. Crafts, activities, pizza and creative play for age 4-10 (potty trained). 6-9:30pm. $20, $15 siblings, pre-register. Hands On Children’s Museum, 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Farther Afield

Tales from the Field. Emmy award-winner Jeff Corwin, host of Animal Planet television shows, brings some of his animal friends for an interactive, educational show. Noon and 6:30pm, 2pm book signing. All ages. $22-$27. Bainbridge High School, 9330 NE High School Rd., Bainbridge Island. 206-855-4650. www.kidimu.org.

Valentine train. Ride Lake Whatcom Railway’s vintage passenger train. Departs at noon. $14, $7 ages 2-17, free younger than age 2. Limited seating; advance tickets from Lake Whatcom Railway, Box 91, Acme, WA 98220. Include check, self-addressed stamped envelope, departure time, phone number and number of adults and children attending. 1-1/2 hour ride leaves the terminal at Wickersham, 10 miles north of Sedro Wooley, on State Hwy. 9. 360-595-2218. www.lakewhatcomrailway.com.

Lobby Day and Rally for Toxic-Free Toys. Olympia rally sponsored by Washington Toxics Coalition is kid-friendly. Includes a kid’s rally at noon, kid’s activities, free testing of toys for toxic chemicals for participants, and free passes to the Hands On Children’s Museum for the first 100 participants. Register online. 206-632-1545. www.watoxics.org.

Sunday, February 10

Seattle Area

Chinese New Year Celebration. Carnival games, food, ethnic entertainment, Lion Dance and vendors. Sponsored by Families with Children from China. 10am-2pm. $5, $25 per family. Eckstein Middle School, 3003 NE 75th St., Seattle. 206-523-7901. www.fcc-nw.com.

Love ‘em or Leave ‘em. Valentine’s Day Dash includes a FREE kid’s dash. 8am registration, 9:30am race. Greenlake Park, near Aqua Theater at south end, Seattle. 206-729-9972. www.promotionevents.com.

Animal Valentine Treats. Woodland Park Zoo’s animals receive special Valentine’s Day treats today. 10am-3pm, schedule posted at zoo gates. Included with admission. $11, $8 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. 601 N 59th St., Seattle. 206-548-2500. www.zoo.org.

Speaking Out! Voices of Seattle’s Black Community. Readers’ theater performance about the African American community in Seattle’s history. 3pm. $15, $5 ages 17 and younger. Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 206-650-44188. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Story Hour. Izilla Toys, Seattle. See Feb. 2.

My Furry Valentine. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Feb. 9.

Hanako and the Cherry Tree. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle. See Feb. 9.

American Tall Tales. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See Feb. 2.

Hamlet. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 1.

Mame. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Feb. 9.

Eastside

Pippin. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Feb. 1.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Studio East, Kirkland. See Feb. 1.

North Sound

The Three Pigs. PUD Auditorium, Everett. See Feb. 9.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Wade James Theatre, Edmonds. See Feb. 8.

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