March 2007

Highlights & Hot Tips

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

Thursday, March 1

Seattle Area

Free Museum Visits. 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, along with Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame are FREE 5-8pm first Thursdays. 325 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle. 206-770-2700. www.emplive.org. Wing Luke Asian Museum is FREE 11am-4:30pm first Thursdays. 407 Seventh Ave. S, Seattle. 206-623-5124. www.wingluke.org.

Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy singer/guitarist Larry Murante. Noon-1pm. FREE. Lobby at City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Seattle premiere portrays the last three years of the rock ‘n’ roll icon’s life. Parental guidelines available online (rated PG). 8pm today-Sat., 2pm Sat., 1:30pm and 7pm Sun. $20-$73. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900. www.5thavenuetheatre.org.

Friday, March 2

Seattle Area

Parents' Night Out. Grades K-6 enjoy pizza, swimming, movies and more in a safe environment. 6-10pm. $10, pre-register. Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S, Tukwila. 206-768-2822. www.ci.tukwila.wa.us.

Wylie and the Wild West. Benefit concert for Seattle Waldorf School. All ages. 7:30-9:30pm, doors open 7pm. $15, $8 ages 14 and younger, $40 family of four. Nathan Hale Performing Arts Center, 10750 30th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-524-5320. www.seattlewaldorf.org.

Goodnight Moon. Margaret Wise Brown’s adored story of the little bunny in the green room saying his goodnights. Ages 4 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2pm and 5:30pm Saturdays-Sundays, through March 10. $18-$30. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.

Momotaro (Peach Boy). Thistle Theatre’s production of the popular Japanese children’s story, performed with Bunraku-style puppets. Ages 3-12. 7:30pm today, 1 and 3pm Sat.-Sun. $9, $7 children and seniors. Magnuson Park, Theatre Bldg. 47, 7110 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.

Afternoon of the Elves. Hillary befriends the outcast girl next door and learns the complicated layers of her life. Ages 8 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2pm and 5:30pm Saturdays-Sundays, through March 24 (ASL performance 2pm March 3). $16-$32. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. The classic French fairytale with a Louisiana flavor. Production by Oregon Shadow Theatre. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 7:30pm Fridays, 1 and 3pm Saturdays-Sundays through March 18 (ASL performance 1 pm March 3). $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children. Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-523-2579. www.nwpuppet.org.

Hamlet. A less-graphic version of Shakespeare’s classic, performed by students from Seattle Public Theater’s Youth Ensemble. Suitable for ages 8 and older. 2pm today-Sun., 7pm today-Sat. FREE. The Bathhouse on Greenlake, 7312 W Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle. 206-524-1300. www.seattlepublictheater.org.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

Eastside

Family Night at the Y. The Bellevue Family YMCA offers a family dinner followed by swimming, kids gym, sports, activities and snacks. 5:30-6:30pm dinner, 6:30-8:30pm activities. $5, $3 child, free younger than 5, pre-register. Activities only, $3, $1 child. 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9900. www.bellevueymca.org.

Snohomish County

Friday Night Out. Supervised activities in toy room, stories and snack. Ages 1-7. 6-9pm today, March 9, 23 and 30. $18, pre-register. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0268. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Saturday, March 3

Seattle Area

Having Fun in Hard Times. Museum of History and Industry offers families an exploration of the exhibit Essential Seattle. Includes storytime, hands-on exploration and craft activity. $7, $5 seniors, kids free with adults. 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 206-324-1126. www.seattlehistory.org.

Kent Kids’ Arts Day. Twentieth annual celebration of kids’ creativity and diversity, featuring hands-on art projects led by professional artists and family entertainment. Purchase food or bring your own. Ages 4-14 with adult. 10am-4pm. $10, free adults and younger than 2. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N, Kent. 253-856-5050. www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.

Tim Noah. Family performance combines crazy theatrics, effervescent energy, fun sing-alongs and zany stories. 2pm. $6. Auburn Riverside Theatre, 501 Oravetz Rd., Auburn. 253-931-3043. www.auburnwa.gov.

Goodnight Moon. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Momotaro (Peach Boy). Magnuson Park, Seattle. See March 2.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 2.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

Hamlet. The Bathhouse on Greenlake, Seattle. See March 2.

Eastside

Bird Watching. Join East Lake Washington Audubon Society for a field trip to Camano Island. Meet before 7am, finished by mid-afternoon. Bring lunch. $7. Meet at south end of Kingsgate Park-N-Ride, 13001 116th Way NE, Kirkland. 425-881-5422. www.elwas.org.

East Kingco Rock and Gem Show. Displays, demonstrations, inexpensive treasures available for purchase, hands-on craft activities and games. 10am-6pm today, 10am-5pm Sun. FREE. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, Issaquah. 206-612-3113. www.geocities.com/eastkingco.

Snohomish County

March Mornings Out. Ages 1-7 enjoy a play break and snack in a safe environment. 10am-1pm Saturdays in March. $18. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0268. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Sunday, March 4

Seattle Area

Family First Sunday. Family activities including a kids' craft project at the Seattle Aquarium. Today’s program is Crabs, Crabs, Crabs. 11am-3pm. Included with admission. $12.50, $8.50 ages 6-12, $5.50 ages 3-5, free ages 2 and younger. Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4300. www.seattleaquarium.org.

Goodnight Moon. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 2.

Momotaro (Peach Boy). Magnuson Park, Seattle. See March 2.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

Hamlet. The Bathhouse on Greenlake, Seattle. See March 2.

Eastside

An Afternoon at the Opera. Concert by The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra. 2pm. $15, $10 students and seniors, free ages 10 and younger. Eastlake Performing Arts Center, 400 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish. www.sammamishsymphony.org.

East Kingco Rock and Gem Show. Pickering Barn, Issaquah. See March 3.

Snohomish County

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

Monday, March 5

Snohomish County

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.

Farther Afield

Alice Through the Looking Glass. Performed by students (grades 3-4) of Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School. 7:30pm. FREE, donations accepted. The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-8569. www.theplayhouse.org.

Tuesday, March 6

Eastside

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Borders®. 6:30-8pm today and March 20. FREE. Redmond Town Center, 16549 NE 74th St., Redmond. 425-869-1907. www.readingwithrover.org.

Wednesday, March 7

Seattle Area

Let’s Get Real. Screening of award-winning film about bullying in schools. 6:30pm, followed by discussion with filmmaker and reception (8pm). FREE. Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle. www.womedia.org/letsgetreal.htm.

Snohomish County

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 5.

Farther Afield

Mama Don’t Allow. Performed by students (grades 1-2) of Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School. 5pm. FREE, donations accepted. The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-8569. www.theplayhouse.org.

Thursday, March 8

Seattle Area

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Charles Schultz’ Peanuts comic strip characters come to life onstage. 7:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays through March 17. $5-$7, limited seating. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E Main St., Auburn. 253-931-4719 ext. 1139. www.auburnwa.gov.

Farther Afield

Johnny the King. Performed by students (grades 5-9) of Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School. 7:30pm through Fri. $10. The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-8569. www.theplayhouse.org.

Friday, March 9

Seattle Area

Bird Watching. Join East Lake Washington Audubon Society to view a great blue heron colony through spotting scopes. 11am, slide presentation at Kenmore Library (18138 73rd NE, Kenmore) about noon. FREE. Kenmore Park-N-Ride, 7346 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore. 425-746-6351. www.elwas.org.

Goodnight Moon. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 2.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn. See March 8.

Eastside

Kids’ Night Out. The Lake Heights Family YMCA offers dinner, stories, games and art activities for newborn-preschool. Additional activities for grades K-6 include swimming, bowling, miniature golf, climbing wall or ice-skating. 6:30pm-midnight. $30, $15 additional child, plus $38 annual member fee. 5225 119th Ave. SE, Bellevue. 425-644-8417. www.lakeheightsymca.org.

Oliver! Faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel, performed by students 8-18 from Youth Theatre Northwest. 7pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays-Sundays through March 25. $13, $15 opening night. 8805 SE 40th, Mercer Island. 206-232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.

Snohomish County

Family Fun Night. Family swim, arts and crafts, and snack. 6:30-8:30pm. $17 per family. Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.

Friday Night Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 2.

Farther Afield

Hänsel and Gretel. Kid-friendly opera includes bunraku-style puppetry. Production by Théâtre Sans Fil from Quebec. 7:30pm. $12, $8 youth. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, Langley. 800-638-7631. www.wicaonline.com.

Johnny the King. The Playhouse, Bainbridge Island. See March 8.

Saturday, March 10

Seattle Area

Seattle International Bicycle Expo. Exhibits, presentations, kids’ activities and more. 9am-6pm today, 10am-4pm Sun. $8, free ages 15 and younger. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Hangar 27, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-522-3222. www.cascade.org.

A Walk in the Park. Learn about the impact of the solar system on the Olympic Sculpture Park with scholars from University of Washington Astronomy Dept. 1-2pm. Later, look for signs of wildlife in the park with naturalists from Woodland Park Zoo. 2-3pm. FREE. PACCAR Pavilion, Western Ave. and Broad St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Trout Fishing in America. Grammy-nominated folk-pop duo entertains kids and adults alike. 11am. $15-$18. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS (2787). www.themoore.com.

Family Storytime. “March Madness” 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.

All-Breed Dog Show. Seattle Kennel Club show includes all breed conformation shows, Dancing with Your Dog demonstration, dog agility trials, herding demonstrations (today only), Meet the Breed presentations, education booths and more. Spectator handbook available online. No strollers. 9am-3:30pm today, 10am-2:30pm Sun. $10, $5 ages 4-14 and seniors, free ages 3 and younger. Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S, Seattle. 206-919-7333. www.seattlekennelclub.org.

Museum Family Program. In “Her Stories,” Karen Haas uses traditional folklore to bring fascinating women to life. Ages 5-adult. 11am. Included with admission. $2-$3, free ages 17 and younger. Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Ave. S, Renton. 425-255-2330. www.rentonhistory.org.

Discover Music! Seattle Symphony’s series for ages 5-12 continues with Ballroom Blast. 11am today and March 17. $20, $15 children and seniors. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

The Golden Age of Radio. Live 1940s-style radio broadcast by adult and youth musicians of Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra and special guests. All ages. 7:30pm. $15, $12 seniors and students. Nathan Hale Performing Arts Center, 10750 30th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-364-0907. www.pontiacbay.org.

The Pied Piper. Missoula Theatre’s production features approximately 50 local students grades K-12. 3pm and 7pm. $5. Glenridge Elementary School, 19405 120th Ave. SE, Renton. 253-856-5050. www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts.

Goodnight Moon. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 2.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn. See March 8.

Eastside

Children’s Hospital 100th Birthday Party. At KidsQuest Children’s Museum: health and safety activities and games, plus hospital staff available to answer questions. 10am-1pm. $6. 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Story Time. “Dive Into Spring Stories” from storyteller Debbie Deutsch at Island Books. Ages 3 and older. 11-11:30am. FREE. 3014 78th St. SE, Mercer Island. 206-232-6920. www.mercerislandbooks.com.

Momotaro (Peach Boy). Thistle Theatre’s production of the popular Japanese children’s story, performed with Bunraku-style puppets. Ages 3-12. 2pm and 4pm today-Sun. $9, $7 children and seniors. Bellevue Youth Theater, 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.

In the Land of the Grasshopper Song. The remarkable adventures of two young women in the Northern California wilderness of 1908 is brought to the stage in this musical by The Dell'Arte Company. 2pm. $10-$18. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900. www.kpcenter.org.

Oliver! Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 9.

Snohomish County

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Barnes and Noble. 11am-12:30pm. FREE. 19401 Alderwood Mall Pkwy., Lynnwood. 425-771-2220. www.readingwithrover.org.

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.

March Mornings Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 3.

Farther Afield

Family Day. Create animated experiments linked to the “Quantizing Effects” exhibit. 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 18). Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 866-4MUSEUM (468-7386). www.museumofglass.org.

Author Appearance. Barbara Helen Berger reads from her new book, Thunder Bunny (recommended reading for ages 9-12). 11am. FREE. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-5332. www.eagleharborbooks.com.

Sunday, March 11

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Seattle Area

All Night, All Day. Northwest Girlchoir presents their annual family concert. All ages. 2pm. $12, free ages 5 and younger. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-985-3973. www.northwestgirlchoir.org.

Seattle International Bicycle Expo. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle. See March 10.

All-Breed Dog Show. Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle. See March 10.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 2.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Eastside

Momotaro (Peach Boy). Bellevue Youth Theater, Bellevue. See March 10.

Oliver! Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 9.

Monday, March 12

Snohomish County

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 5.

Tuesday, March 13

Seattle Area

Stories and Such. “Dive Into Spring!” includes a preschool story and crafts with storyteller Debbie Deutsch. 11am and 1pm today and March 27. Included with admission. $10, $8.50 seniors, $7 ages 3-12, IMAX and laser shows extra. Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2001. www.pacsci.org.

Wednesday, March 14

Snohomish County

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 5.

Thursday, March 15

Seattle Area

Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy music from the Paul Rucker Quintet. Noon-1pm. FREE. Lobby at City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.

Moisture Festival. A showcase of comedy/varietè artists including acrobats, dancers, musicians, clowns, aerialists, comedians, magicians, jugglers and more. All ages. 3pm Saturdays-Sundays, 7:30pm Wednesdays-Saturdays through April 1, plus 7:30pm March 26. $10-$20. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle. 206-409-0076. www.moisturefestival.com.

PLUCK. Classical music collides with slapstick, and includes superb musicianship, fireworks, cannons and more. 7:30pm today, 8pm Fri.-Sat., 2pm Sat.-Sun. $23.50-$28.50. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS (2787). www.themoore.com.

Seussical, the Musical. Favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to onstage. 7:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays through March 24. $5-$9, dinner tickets available. Auburn Riverside Theatre, 501 Oravetz Rd., Auburn. 253-931-3043. www.auburnwa.gov.

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

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn. See March 8.

Snohomish County

TaikoProject. Taiko drumming, storytelling, spoken work, video multi-media and dance. 7:30pm. $14-$28. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. 425-774-7570. www.olympicballet.com.

Friday, March 16

Seattle Area

Momotaro (Peach Boy). Thistle Theatre’s production of the popular Japanese children’s story, performed with Bunraku-style puppets. Ages 3-12. 7:30pm today, 1 and 3pm Sat.-Sun. $9, $7 children and seniors. Sunset Hill Community Club, 3003 NW 66th St., Seattle. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

PLUCK. The Moore Theatre, Seattle. See March 15.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 2.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Seussical, the Musical. Auburn Riverside Theatre, Auburn. See March 15.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn. See March 8.

Eastside

Family Fun Night. The Lake Heights Family YMCA offers socializing, dinner, activities, games and a movie for families. 6:30-8pm. FREE. 5225 119th Ave. SE, Bellevue. 425-644-8417. www.lakeheightsymca.org.

Peter Pan. High-energy musical based on the story by James Barrie. Ages 5 and older. 7:30pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through April 1. $12, $9 students and seniors. Studio East, 402 Sixth St. S, Kirkland. 425-827-3123. www.studio-east.org.

The Musicians of Bremen. 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, 1 and 3pm Saturdays-Sundays through April 1. 1pm March 18 and 25 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.

Oliver! Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 9.

Snohomish County

The Wiggles. Entertainment from preschool-age favorites The Wiggles includes lots of audience participation. 3 and 6:30pm. $19-$36. Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt, Everett. 1-866-EEC-TIXX (332-8499). www.everetteventscenter.com.

Friday Night Live! Entertainment and activities 6-8:30pm at Imagine Children’s Museum. Ages 4-12. $6.50, free ages 12 months and younger. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1012. www.imaginecm.org.

Saturday, March 17

Seattle Area

Nature Walk and Bonfire. Bundle up and bring a flashlight and wading boots. Enjoy refreshments and stories around the bonfire. 6-8pm. FREE. Seahurst Park, 140th St. SW and 16th Ave. SW, Burien. 206-988-3712. www.scienceatseahurst.org.

Rock and Mineral Show. Show by North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral Club includes displays, demonstrations, junior activities and more. 10am-5pm through Sun. Pancake breakfast 9am-noon Sun. FREE. Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE, Seattle. www.northseattlerockclub.org.

Irish Week Festival. Irish food, music, singing and dancing, Irish films, workshops, cultural displays, children’s contests and activities, Irish and Celtic handicrafts and more. All ages. Noon-6 pm through Sun. FREE. Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-223-3608. www.irishclub.org. Individuals are welcome to join the St. Patrick’s Day Parade (12:30pm today). The parade travels north from Jefferson on Fourth Ave., passes the reviewing stand at Westlake, and follows the Monorail to Seattle Center for closing ceremonies (2pm). Monorail FREE noon-3pm.

Family Day. Enjoy artist-led, family friendly activities at Wing Luke Asian Museum. 1-3pm. Included with admission. $4, $3 students and seniors, $2 ages 5-12. 407 Seventh Ave. S, Seattle. 206-623-5124 ext. 114. www.wingluke.org.

Family Fun. Create works of art, check out sculpture and take home goodies at Olympic Sculpture Park. Ages 5-11 with adult. 11am-2pm. FREE, pre-register. PACCAR Pavilion, Western Ave. and Broad St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Free Museum Visit. Visit Seattle Asian Art Museum for drop-in family activities 11am-2pm. FREE. 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Swedish Day for Kids. Dress up as Pippi Longstocking or one of her friends for breakfast, live music and dancing at the Nordic Heritage Museum. 10-11:30am. $5; $3 ages 12 and younger (includes museum admission). Then watch a Pippi Longstocking movie. Noon-1:30pm. Suggested donation $5, $3 ages 12 and younger. 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle. 206-789-5707. www.nordicmuseum.org.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Discover Music! Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See March 10.

PLUCK. The Moore Theatre, Seattle. See March 15.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 2.

Momotaro (Peach Boy). Sunset Hill Community Club, Seattle. See March 16.

Seussical, the Musical. Auburn Riverside Theatre, Auburn. See March 15.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Auburn Performing Arts Center, Auburn. See March 8.

Eastside

Redmond Toddler Group Carnival. Games, crafts, cakewalk and more for ages 1-5. Food available for purchase. No strollers or hot beverages. 9am-2pm. $5 per family, 50¢ game tickets, cash only. Evergreen Junior High School, 6900 208th Ave. NE, Redmond. 425-869-5605. www.redmondtoddler.org.

Oliver! Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 9.

Peter Pan. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 16.

The Musicians of Bremen. Redmond Town Center, Redmond. See March 16.

Snohomish County

Kids' Night Out. An evening of fun for ages 4-12 with the theme “Pot of Gold”. 6-9pm. $20. $10 additional sibling. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1012. www.imaginecm.org.

March Mornings Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 3.

Sunday, March 18

Seattle Area

Big Climb. Annual fundraiser for leukemia. Sixty-nine stair flight course offers participants choice of a timed race or an untimed climb. 8:30am. Ages 8 and older. $35 ($20 suggested minimum pledge), free parking for participants. Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0777. www.tlls.org.

Ciaramella. Lighthearted concert featuring wind instruments from the 16th and 17th centuries in a family-friendly program from Early Music Guild. 1-2pm. $10, $5 students and seniors. Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-325-7066. www.earlymusicguild.org.

Hansel and Gretel. One-act children’s ballet performed by students from Pacific Northwest Ballet School. 1 and 5:30pm. $15-$60. McCaw Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle Center, Seattle. 206-441-2424. www.pnb.org.

Irish Week Festival. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 17.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Rock and Mineral Show. Lake City Community Center, Seattle. See March 17.

PLUCK. The Moore Theatre, Seattle. See March 15.

Puss in Boots: The Creole Cat. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 2.

Momotaro (Peach Boy). Sunset Hill Community Club, Seattle. See March 16.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Eastside

The Musicians of Bremen. Redmond Town Center, Redmond. See March 16.

Oliver! Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 9.

Monday, March 19

Seattle Area

Stories and Songs of Hope. Enjoy stories and songs with Seattle Jewish Community School’s Shoshana Stombaugh. Preschool age with caregiver. 11am. FREE. Barnes and Noble, 2675 NE University Village St., Seattle. 206-522-5212. dfrockt@seattlejcs.org.

Snohomish County

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 5.

Tuesday, March 20

Seattle Area

Camelot. Michael York stars in Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical about King Arthur’s court. Parental guidelines available online (rated PG). 7:30pm Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays, 1:30pm and 7pm Sundays, through April 8. $20-$73. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900. www.5thavenuetheatre.org.

Eastside

Reading With Rover. Redmond Town Center, Redmond. See March 6.

Wednesday, March 21

First Day of Spring

Seattle Area

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Snohomish County

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 5.

Thursday, March 22

Seattle Area

Whirligig. Twenty-fifth annual indoor carnival for kids offers giant inflatable rides, clowns, entertainment and more, plus a toddler area. 11am-4pm Mondays-Thursdays, 11am-6pm Fridays-Sundays, through April 15. FREE admission, rides $7 all day, $4 toddlers, or $1.50 per ride ticket (does not apply to outdoor Fun Forest). Kids ride FREE Thursdays. Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.seattlecenter.com.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Seussical, the Musical. Auburn Riverside Theatre, Auburn. See March 15.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Friday, March 23

Seattle Area

Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like. Young orphan Han, who sweeps the gates of the ancient Chinese city of Wu, discovers that things are not always what they seem. Ages 5 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2pm and 5:30pm Saturdays-Sundays, through June 12 (ASL performance 2pm March 31). $16-$32. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.

Honk! Musical presented by the Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company. Theater etiquette tips for children online. 7pm Fridays-Saturdays, 3pm Saturdays-Sundays through April 1. $10. Green River Community College, Performing Arts Bldg., 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. 253-833-9111 ext. 2400 or 206-464-6133 ext. 2400. www.heavierthanair.com.

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Seussical, the Musical. Auburn Riverside Theatre, Auburn. See March 15.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Eastside

Thumbelina. Bellevue Youth Theatre performs Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. Ages 5 and older. 7pm Fridays-Saturdays,2pm Sundays through April 1. $8. 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue. 425-452-7155. www.cityofbellevue.org.

The Musicians of Bremen. Redmond Town Center, Redmond. See March 16.

Oliver! Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 9.

Peter Pan. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 16.

Snohomish County

Fantastic Fridays. Northwest Opera in Schools, Etcetera (NOISE) performs selections from classic operas. Part of the City of Lynnwood’s Fantastic Fridays entertainment series for families. Doors open 7pm, show 7:30pm. Suggested donation $3, $2 children. Edmonds Community College, Triton Union Bldg., second floor, 20200 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. 206-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Parents' 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.

Friday Night Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 2.

Saturday, March 24

Seattle Area

Vegfest. Everything vegetarian … food samples, cooking demonstrations, speakers and a kids’ area with kid-friendly samples and entertainment. 10am-6pm through Sun. $5, free ages 12 and younger. Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-706-2635. www.vegfest2007.org.

Boardwalk 5K Run & Walk. Get exercise while benefiting Seattle Public Schools' health and fitness programs. Family walk ($10), or 5K run or walk ($25, $20-$30 day of race). 8:30am registration. Husky Stadium, University of Washington, 315 Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Seattle. 206-252-0476. www.schoolkidscomefirst.com.

Koto World. Music, puppets and stories from Japan. 11am and 1:30pm. $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger with adult. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, Seattle. 800-383-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Klondike! A 5th Avenue’s Adventure Musical Theatre production, detailing the Alaskan Gold Rush story. Ages 6 and older. 2pm. $5. Shoreline Community College Campus Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Bldg. 1600, Shoreline. 206-417-4645. www.shorelinearts.net/child_theatreseries.html.

Cinderella. Musical staged by performers ages 9-22 from The Hi-Liners. 7:30pm Fridays-Saturdays, 1:30pm Sundays through April 1. $15-$18. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St., Burien. 206-617-2152. www.hi-liners.org.

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 23.

Afternoon of the Elves. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 2.

Seussical, the Musical. Auburn Riverside Theatre, Auburn. See March 15.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Honk! Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 23.

Eastside

Peter Pan. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 16.

The Musicians of Bremen. Redmond Town Center, Redmond. See March 16.

Thumbelina. Bellevue Youth Theatre, Bellevue. See March 23.

Oliver! Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 9.

Snohomish County

Swan Lake. Act II from the famous ballet, plus several repertory ballets, from Olympic Ballet Theatre. 7:30pm. $15-$25. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. 425-774-7570. www.olympicballet.com.

March Mornings Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 3.

Sunday, March 25

Seattle Area

Family Film. Enjoy Little Heroes as part of the annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival. Ages 8 and older. 1pm. $10, $7 seniors, students and ages 12 and younger. Cinerama, 2100 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 1-800-838-3006. www.seattlejewishfilmfestival.org.

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Vegfest. Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle. See March 24.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 23.

Cinderella. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See March 24.

Honk! Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 23.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Eastside

Kids’ Dash. Annual Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon includes a non-competitive half-mile dash for ages 10 and younger. 8:30am. $10. 3003 77th Ave. SE, Mercer Island. www.mirotary.org.

The Musicians of Bremen. Redmond Town Center, Redmond. See March 16.

Oliver! Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 9.

Thumbelina. Bellevue Youth Theatre, Bellevue. See March 23.

Peter Pan. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 16.

Snohomish County

Junie B. Jones. Musical adapted from the award-winning books by Barbara Park, produced by TheatreworksUSA. Grades K-3. 2pm and 4pm. $11-$13. Pied Piper Presents, Everett Civic Auditorium, Everett High School, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-257-8600. www.villagetheatre.org.

Monday, March 26

Seattle Area

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Snohomish County

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 5.

Tuesday, March 27

Seattle Area

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Stories and Such. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See March 13.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Wednesday, March 28

Seattle Area

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Snohomish County

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 5.

Thursday, March 29

Seattle Area

Twisted Flicks. Cheesy “B” movie shown with live, improvised dialogue, sound effects and music based on audience suggestions. All ages. 8pm through Sat. $10, $9 with non-perishable food donation. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-781-5761. www.twistedflicks.com.

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Friday, March 30

Seattle Area

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See March 29.

Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 23.

Cinderella. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See March 24.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Honk! Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 23.

Eastside

Bite of Crossroads. Through April 1. FREE. Crossroads Bellevue, NE Eighth and 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue. 425-644-1111. www.crossroadsbellevue.com.

The Musicians of Bremen. Redmond Town Center, Redmond. See March 16.

Thumbelina. Bellevue Youth Theatre, Bellevue. See March 23.

Peter Pan. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 16.

Snohomish County

Tap Kids. Eight young tap dancers dance to an eclectic score. 7:30pm through Sat. $14-$28. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. 425-774-7570. www.olympicballet.com.

Friday Night Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 2.

Saturday, March 31

Seattle Area

Baby Boost Information Fair. For parents or parents-to-be on limited income. Health and nutrition resources, baby items, dental screening for ages 6 months-12 years, refreshments and more. 10am-noon. FREE, limited childcare, pre-register. FamilyWorks, 1501 N 45th St., Seattle. 206-694-6727. www.familyworksseattle.org.

How to Fly. Clowns and puppets teach young birds and insects how to fly in this family performance. 2pm. $6. Auburn Riverside Theatre, 501 Oravetz Rd., Auburn. 253-931-3043. www.auburnwa.gov.

Jigu! Thunder Drums of China. Twenty-eight drummers, percussionists and musicians from the Shanxi Province in China. 2pm and 8pm. $34, $20 ages 5-17. Meany Hall, University of Washington, 15th Ave. NE and NE 40th St., Seattle. Limited parking available underneath the theater (Central Parking Garage, 15th Ave. NE and 41st St., Seattle). 206-543-4880. www.uwworldseries.org.

Gently Used. Baby, kids’ and maternity items for sale, benefits 65th Street Preschool Co-op. 10am-2pm. Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. NW, Seattle. 206-783-5668. www.65thstreetcoop.com.

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 22.

Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See March 29.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 15.

Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 23.

Cinderella. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See March 24.

Honk! Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 23.

Camelot. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 20.

Eastside

Celebrate Woodinville. All Fools Day Parade 10:30am-12:30pm. Bassett Bash includes tricks and contests 1-4pm. Children’s Activity & Resource Fair noon-4pm. Arts and Crafts Fair 9am-4pm. FREE. Downtown Woodinville (all within walking distance). 425-481-8300. www.ci.woodinville.wa.us.

Bite of Crossroads. Crossroads Bellevue, Bellevue. See March 30.

The Musicians of Bremen. Redmond Town Center, Redmond. See March 16.

Thumbelina. Bellevue Youth Theatre, Bellevue. See March 23.

Peter Pan. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 16.

Snohomish County

Bunny Blast. Crafts, face painting, pictures with the bunny, storytelling, egg stuffing and more. Ages 3-8. 9:30-11:30am. FREE with canned food donation. Lynnwood Fire Station, 18800 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. 425-771-4030. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks.

Peter and the Wolf. Everett Symphony gives a family concert with narration by Cliff Lenz. 11am. Call for cost. Everett Civic Auditorium, Everett High School, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-1605. www.everettsymphony.org.

Hop Into Spring Breakfast. Breakfast, live farm animals and a marionette performance. 8:30-10am. $20, pre-register. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1012. www.imaginecm.org.

March Mornings Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 3.

Tap Kids. Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. See March 30.

Farther Afield

Easter train. Ride Lake Whatcom Railway’s vintage passenger train. Departs noon. $14, $7 ages 2-17, free younger than 2. Limited seating; advance tickets from Lake Whatcom Railway, Box 91, Acme, Wash. 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

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