March 2008

Hot Tips & Easter Egg Hunts

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

Saturday, March 1

Seattle Area

Dinosaur Day. View dinosaur fossils (including the newly installed 21-foot-long ichthyosaur), watch an archaeologist work on a Tyrannosaurus rex bone, talk to experts about fossils from the Burke Museum’s archives, use tools to open your own fossils. 10am-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.

Free Museum Visit. Visit Seattle Asian Art Museum for drop-in family activities 11am-2pm. Create your own mandala to take home. Ages 12 and younger with adult. FREE. 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Children’s Health Fair. Learn about hospitals, health and staying safe. Teddy Bear Clinic (bring your teddy), the Tooth Fairy, finger casting and more. Limited free bike helmets and fittings. Ages 3-8 and families. 10am-2pm. FREE. Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-987-1569. www.seattlechildrens.org.

Burke 101. Participate in fun activities while learning about dinosaurs and Native American art and culture from University of Washington students. 11am-3pm today, March 6 and 8. Included with admission. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students and youth ages 5 and older, free ages 4 and younger. Burke Museum, NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org.

Puppet Show. Giraffe and Staff Puppet Company gives a funny performance for families. 1pm. $4. Alki Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-684-7430. www.seattle.gov/parks.

Volunteer Opportunity. Help renovate the ball field and stadium at Steve Cox Memorial Park (formerly White Center Park) before March 8th grand opening. 9am-noon or noon-4pm through Sun. FREE, pre-register. Ages 17 and under must bring signed waiver. 1321 SW 102nd St., Seattle. 206-694-1082. soona@wccda.org.

Soaring Expo. Show features a display of full-size sailplanes. Members of Seattle Glider Council will be on hand to answer questions. 10am-5pm through Sun. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.

Best of the Baroque. Concert by Baroque ensemble Re-creation features chamber works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and Rameau. 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.

Around the World. Discover Music! Seattle Symphony’s series for ages 5-12. 11am today or March 8. $20, $15 children and seniors. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.

The Hundred Dresses. Wanda Petronski doesn’t fit easily into 1930s small-town America; she’s teased so much by other girls that her family moves away. Only then does Maddie realize that passively allowing Wanda to be bullied makes her guilty too. Ages 8 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through April 6 (Family Date Night Dinner March 7, ASL performance 2pm March 15). $17-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.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. Carco Theater, 1717 Maple Valley Hwy., Renton. 425-827-3123 or 877-827-1100. www.studio-east.org.

Tosca. Seattle Opera’s production of the classic tragic opera. In Italian with English captions. 2 hours and 40 minutes with two intermissions. “First Timer’s Guide” online, under “Discover Opera.” Ages 10 and older, opera synopsis online. Various dates and times through March 9. $25-$169. 2pm Family Day Matinee March 9 offers $15 student tickets, subject to availability, and includes intermission activities and an instrument petting zoo. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-389-7676. www.seattleopera.org.

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

Eastside

East Kingco Rock and Gem Show. Exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on crafts and activities. 10am-6pm today, 10am-5pm Sun. FREE. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, Issaquah. 206-612-3113. www.geocities.com/eastkingco.

Come Craft! Create crafts that relate to the exhibits at Bellevue Arts Museum. All ages. 1-3pm Saturdays. FREE. 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org.

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. 2pm through Sun. $9, $7 children and seniors. Bellevue Youth Theater, 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.

North Sound

The Wizard of Oz. Northwest Savoyards’ production features the MGM score of L. Frank Baum’s classic story. 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through March 9. $17-$20. PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. 866-811-4111. www.northwestsavoyards.org.

South Sound

Kent Kids’ Arts Day. Annual celebration of kids’ creativity and diversity, featuring hands-on art projects led by professional artists plus family entertainment. Purchase food or bring your own. Children must be 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.

Habitat Restoration. Help restore wetland habitat at Taylor Creek. Learn about wetlands from a watershed ecologist. Ages 12 and older with adult. 9:30am-1:30pm. FREE, pre-register. Maple Valley location. sarah@cedarriver.org.

Printmaking. View the exhibit Renoir as Printmaker, then create your own prints in the Open Art Studio at Tacoma Art Museum. All ages. Noon-3. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 students, military and seniors, free ages 5 and younger. 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258. www.tacomaartmuseum.org.

My One and Only. Broadway musical with tunes by the Gershwin brothers, suitable for all ages. 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays-Sundays through March 16, plus 2pm March 8 and 15. $23, $21 seniors, military and students, $16 ages 12 and younger. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. 253-565-6867. www.tmp.org.

Farther Afield

Author Appearance. Sue Metcalf brings her petting chickens and talks about how they live and their care. Includes stories about chickens and farming, and refreshments. 11am. FREE. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-5332. www.eagleharborbooks.com.

Sunday, March 2

Seattle Area

Family First Sunday. Family activities include a craft project for kids at Seattle Aquarium. Today’s program is “Crabs, Crabs, Crabs.” 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.

Best of the Baroque. Concert by Baroque ensemble Re-creation features chamber works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and Rameau. 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.

Soaring Expo. Museum of Flight, Seattle. See March 1.

Volunteer Opportunity. Steve Cox Memorial Park, Seattle. See March 1.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

The Three Pigs. Carco Theater, Renton. See March 1.

Tosca. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 1.

Mame. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

Eastside

East Kingco Rock and Gem Show. Pickering Barn, Issaquah. See March 1.

Hanako and the Cherry Tree. Bellevue Youth Theater, Bellevue. See March 1.

North Sound

The Wizard of Oz. PUD Auditorium, Everett. See March 1.

South Sound

My One and Only. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. See March 1.

Monday, March 3

Seattle Area

Crafty Afternoons. Join Izilla Toys for an afternoon of crafts. All ages. 2-6pm today, 3-6pm March 17. FREE. 1429 12th Ave., Suite D, Seattle. 206-322-8697. www.izillatoys.com.

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, March 4

Seattle Area

Nordic Stories. Kids’ story from Iceland (Nights of the Pufflings by Bruce McMillan) 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.

Eastside

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Borders®. 7-8pm today and March 18. FREE. Redmond Town Center, 16549 NE 74th St., Redmond. 425-869-1907. www.readingwithrover.org.

Wednesday, March 5

Seattle Area

Tosca. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 1.

Eastside

Play & Learn. Songs, stories, art and games for ages 2-5 with adult. 9:30am 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 March 3.

Thursday, March 6

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. Seattle Youth Symphony today, African harp-lute and Middle Eastern lute played by Kane Mathis March 20. Noon-1pm. FREE. 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.

Dr. Seuss Family Night. Tukwila School District Family Night features entertainment, arts and crafts activities, food, games and more. 6pm. FREE. Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S, Tukwila. 206-768-2822. www.ci.tukwila.wa.us.

Polar Science Weekend. Hands-on activities, demonstrations, lecture, exhibits and more help visitors learn about life at the Arctic and Antarctic. Co-sponsored by University of Washington’s Applied Physics Laboratory. 10am-5pm today-Fri., 10am-6pm Sat.-Sun. Included with admission. $11, $9.50 seniors, $8 ages 6-12, $6 ages 3-5, free ages 2 and younger. Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2001. www.pacificsciencecenter.org.

Burke 101. Burke Museum, Seattle. See March 1.

Friday, March 7

Seattle Area

Family Friday. 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. 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., Seattle. 206-684-0877. www.seattle.gov/parks.

Reach for the Sky. Dinner and auction sponsored by Kappa Delta Sorority features keynote speaker retired State Supreme Court Justice Bobbe Bridge. Proceeds benefit Children’s Trust Foundation. 6pm. $60. Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Pier 66, Seattle. 425-830-8961. www.students.washington.edu/kappad/auction.

Polar Science Weekend. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See March 6.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

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 and more. 6-8pm, $5 per family. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9077. www.bellevueymca.org.

Movie Night at the Pool. Bring a float and watch a family movie at Mercer Island Mary Wayte Pool. 7:30-9:30pm. $3.75, $3.24 seniors, $2.25 disabled. 8815 SE 40th St., Mercer Island. 206-296-4370. www.miparks.net.

Kids Night Out. Gym time, arts, crafts, snacks and more. Ages 3-12 (potty trained). 6-10pm. $5/hour, $3/hour additional child. Sammamish Family YMCA, 4221 228th Ave. SE, Issaquah. 425-392-4840. www.sammamishymca.org.

A Little Princess. Musical adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s story, performed by students ages 8-18 from Youth Theatre Northwest. 7pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays-Sundays through March 23. $13, $15 opening night. 8805 SE 40th, Mercer Island. 206-232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.

Cinderella. 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 March 22. 1pm March 9 and 16 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.

Great Blue Heron Sightings. East Lake Washington Audubon Society will have spotting scopes set up for the public to watch the Great Blue Heron colony at the north end of Kenmore Park & Ride (Bothell Way and 62nd Ave. NE, Kenmore). 11am. FREE. Watch a slide presentation about herons and other birds at Kenmore Library (18138 73rd NE, Kenmore). Noon. FREE. www.elwas.org.

Last Exit. Musical created by the teens and adults of KIDSTAGE, tackles subject of teen suicide. 7:30pm Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays-Sundays through March 16. $12. First Stage Theatre, 120 Front St. N, Issaquah. 425-392-2202. www.villagetheatre.org.

North Sound

Friday Night Out. Supervised activities in toy room, stories and snack. Ages 1-7. 6-9pm Fridays. $19, $15 sibling. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-0268. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

The Wizard of Oz. PUD Auditorium, Everett. See March 1.

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.

My One and Only. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. See March 1.

Saturday, March 8

Seattle Area

Seattle Dog Show. Seattle Kennel Club show includes all breed shows, obedience, rally and agility trials, canine dancing, flyball and herding demonstrations, education booths and more. 8am-6pm through Sun. Call for cost. Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S, Seattle. www.seattledogshow.org.

Marvelous Mosaics. Examine the Seattle Art Museum exhibit Roman Art from the Louvre, then create your own mosaic masterwork. Ages 12 and younger with adult. 10am-noon. Included with admission, pre-register. $20, $17 seniors, $14 ages 13-17, free ages 12 and younger. Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Seattle International Bicycle Expo. Exhibits, presentations and a Youth Zone with arts and crafts, treasure hunt and more. 9am-6pm today, 10am-4pm Sun. $8, free ages 15 and younger. Terminal 30 Cruise Facility, 2431 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-522-3222. www.cascade.org.

Women in Aviation. Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about the achievements of women in aviation and aerospace, then make your own flight button. 11:15am and 1:15pm through Sun. 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.

Family Storytime. Playing with Trees 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.

Jazz4Kids Concert. Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra introduces young audiences to live jazz music, instrument demonstrations and questions from the audience. 4pm. FREE for children and accompanying adults; call ahead for tickets. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-523-6159. srjo@comcast.net.

S.C.U.B.A. Spyglass Theater, creator of Secret Life of Bugs, returns to Northwest Puppet Center with the premier of the scientific and fun Super Cool Underwater Blacklight Adventure. Ages 4 and older. Visit the puppet museum 30 minutes before or after the performance. 1 and 3pm Saturdays-Sundays through March 23. $10.50, $9 seniors, $8.50 children. 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-523-2579. www.nwpuppet.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. $8. Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 425-827-3123 or 877-827-1100. www.studio-east.org.

Spring Forward, Get Fit! Program at Seattle Children’s Museum, hosted by the Polyclinic, shows kids how to have fun while getting strong, flexible and fit. Parents can get information on adult health issues, and PCC Natural Markets provides healthy snacks. Ages 4-10 and their parents. 8:45-10am. FREE, space limited, pre-register. Participants may stay afterward to explore the museum for no cost. 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-860-5465. www.polyclinic.com.

Polar Science Weekend. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See March 6.

Burke 101. Burke Museum, Seattle. See March 1.

Around the World. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See March 1.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

Tosca. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 1.

Eastside

Come Craft! Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See March 1.

A Little Princess. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 7.

Cinderella. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See March 7.

Last Exit. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See March 7.

North Sound

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Edmonds Library. 11am-12:30pm today and March 22. FREE. 650 Main St., Edmonds. 425-771-1933. www.readingwithrover.org.

Clan Heather Dance Troupe. The dance group performs Irish dance at Imagine Children’s Museum. Ages 4-12. 1-3pm. Included with admission. $7, free ages 1 and younger. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1016. www.imaginecm.org.

Kids Night Out. Dinner, crafts and gym time. Ages 1-10. 5:30pm-midnight. $27, $17 additional child, plus $15 annual program fee. Northshore YMCA, 11811 NE 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797. www.northshoreymca.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.

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.

Healthy Kids Event. Snacks, fun and education on health-related issues for families. Get a MyID Card with current photo, description of your child and fingerprints (10am-noon). 10am-1pm. FREE. Alderwood Mall, children’s play area in front of Sears, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood.

The Wizard of Oz. PUD Auditorium, Everett. See March 1.

South Sound

Family Day: Itsy Bitsy Italiana. Hands-on art project plus traditional Mexican dances by Joyas Mestizas. 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). Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 866-4MUSEUM (468-7386). www.museumofglass.org.

Historic Passenger Trains. Learn about the first American trains by watching this compilation of train films at White River Valley Museum. Noon-2 pm. Included with admission. $2, $1 children and seniors. Les Gove Park, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. 253-288-7433. www.wrvmuseum.org.

Three Little Pigs/Stinky Cheese Man. Two classic fairy tales performed by Book-It All Over. Grades K-4. 2pm. $6. Auburn Ave. Theater, 10 Auburn Ave., Auburn. 253-931-3043. www.auburnwa.gov.

The Little Mermaid. Missoula Theatre’s production features approximately 50 local students grades K-12. Recommended for preschool-grade 5. 3pm and 7pm. $5. Kentridge Performing Arts Center, 12430 SE 208th St., Kent. 253-856-5051. www.kentarts.com.

Spring Forward Run & Walk. Includes a FREE kids’ dash ($10 T-shirt). 9am. Tacoma Stadium High School Bowl, 111 N “E” St., Tacoma. 253-582-8142. www.mvppt.com.

My One and Only. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. See March 1.

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Saving Time Begins

Seattle Area

Song and Dance. Northwest Girlchoir presents their annual family concert. All ages. 2pm. $12-$14 at the door, free ages 5 and younger. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-985-3973. www.northwestgirlchoir.org.

Seattle International Bicycle Expo. Terminal 30 Cruise Facility, Seattle. See March 8.

Seattle Dog Show. Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle. See March 8.

Women in Aviation. Museum of Flight, Seattle. See March 8.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

Tosca. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 1.

S.C.U.B.A. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 8.

Polar Science Weekend. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See March 6.

Eastside

Kids’ Dash. Annual Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon includes a non-competitive half-mile dash for ages 10 and younger. 8:30am, 6:30am registration. $10. Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island. 206-236-5323 ext. 1920. www.mercerislandhalf.com.

Last Exit. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See March 7.

A Little Princess. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 7.

Cinderella. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See March 7.

North Sound

It Came From Outer Space. Join Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra for a concert of music from science fiction movies and TV shows. All ages. 7pm. $15, $12 seniors, students and children. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. 206-364-0907. www.pontiacbay.org.

The Wizard of Oz. PUD Auditorium, Everett. See March 1.

South Sound

Parents’ Night Out. Kids come in pajamas for games, pizza, crafts and play. Ages 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.

My One and Only. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. See March 1.

Monday, March 10

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 3.

South Sound

Leprechaun Tales. Storyteller Tom Galt. 6:30pm. FREE. Puyallup Public Library, 324 S Meridian, Puyallup. 253-841-5454. www.ci.puyallup.wa.us.

Farther Afield

The Ugly Duckling. Based on Hans Christian Andersen story, performed by students (grades 1-4) of Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School. 5:30pm. FREE, donations accepted. The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-8569. www.theplayhouse.org.

Wednesday, March 12

Seattle Area

Author Appearance. Jennifer Fox reads from her new book Your Child’s Strengths. 7:30pm. $5, free with purchase of the book at any University Book Store. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-634-3400. www.bookstore.washington.edu.

Free Museum Admission. Help celebrate the opening of the Northwest African American Museum, Seattle’s newest museum. 11am-4pm. FREE today-Sun. 2300 S Massachusetts St., Seattle. 206-267-1823. www.naamnw.org.

Eastside

Play & Learn. Crossroads Bellevue, Bellevue. See March 5.

Last Exit. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See March 7.

North Sound

Family Night at the Library. Celtic and Scottish dances from the Clan Heather Dancers. All ages. 7pm. FREE. Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-8722. www.sno-isle.org.

Golden Dragon Acrobats. Acrobatic performers from the People’s Republic of China. 7:30pm through Thu. $34, $17 youth. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. 425-275-9595. www.ec4arts.org.

Puppet Show. Watch three funny puppet plays and meet the puppets after the show. 7pm. FREE. Main Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-257-8030. www.epls.org.

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 3.

Thursday, March 13

Seattle Area

Director’s Choice. Pacific Northwest Ballet presents a mixed-repertory program including Vespers by Ulysses Dove, Für by Edwaard Liang, William Forsythe’s One Flat Thing Reproduced, and Paul Gibson’s Sense of Doubt. 7:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays through March 22, 2pm March 15 and 1pm March 16. $20-$150. McCaw Hall, 321 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-441-2424. www.pnb.org.

Free Museum Admission. Northwest African American Museum, Seattle. See March 12.

Eastside

Last Exit. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See March 7.

North Sound

Golden Dragon Acrobats. Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. See March 12.

Farther Afield

The Little Mermaid. Based on Hans Christian Andersen story, performed by students (grades 5-8) of Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School. 7pm through Fri. $10. The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-8569. www.theplayhouse.org.

Friday, March 14

Seattle Area

Parent’s Night Out. Dinner, games and gym time for ages 1-12. 6-9pm today and March 28. $15 plus $25 annual program fee. University Family YMCA, 5003 12th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-524-1400. www.universityfamilyymca.org.

Family Night. Shoreline/South County Family YMCA offers food and fun for the whole family. 6:30-8:30pm. FREE. 1220 NE 175th, Shoreline. 206-364-1700. www.shorelineymca.org.

Green Stripe Laying. Mini-parade puts a green stripe down the center of Fourth Ave. to mark the route of Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Children welcome. Meet 6:30pm at F.X. McRory's Steak Chop & Oyster House, 419 Occidental Ave. S, Seattle to ride a flatbed truck to the site. FREE. 206-223-3608. www.irishclub.org.

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. 7:30pm today, 1 and 3pm Sat. $9, $7 children and seniors. Sunset Hill Community Club, 3003 NW 66th St., Seattle. 206-524-3388. www.thistletheatre.org.

According to Coyote. Native American tales of Coyote, the trickster. Ages 6 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through May 11 (Family Date Night Dinner April 4, ASL performance 2pm April 12). $17-$33. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.

A Year With Frog and Toad. Tony Award-nominated musical version of Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s book. All ages. 11am and 5pm today, 11am, 2pm and 5pm Sat., 11am and 2pm Sun. $19-$37. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-2787. www.themoore.com.

The Fantasticks. The world’s longest-running musical, performed by Civic Light Opera. Young lovers become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love. Ages 10 and older. 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through March 30, 7:30pm March 27. $25-$35. Magnuson Park Theatre, Bldg. 47, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-363-2809. www.seattlemusicaltheatre.com.

Free Museum Admission. Northwest African American Museum, Seattle. See March 12.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 13.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

Eastside

Family Night Out. Sports, games, arts and crafts and refreshments for all ages (parents must supervise children). 8-10:30pm. FREE. Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th St., Bellevue. 425-452-4874. www.bellevuewa.gov.

Little Women. Musical version of Little Women, based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family experiences. Ages 7 and older. 7:30pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through March 30. $12, $10 students and seniors. Studio East, 402 Sixth St. S, Kirkland. 425-827-3123. www.studio-east.org.

Last Exit. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See March 7.

Free Museum Visit. KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Bellevue. See March 7.

Cinderella. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See March 7.

A Little Princess. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 7.

North Sound

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

Family Night. Games, activities, crafts and snacks. 6:30-8pm. FREE. Northshore YMCA, 11811 NE 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797. www.northshoreymca.org.

Friday Night Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 7.

South Sound

My One and Only. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. See March 1.

Farther Afield

The Roots of Hip Hop. Show by The Rainbow Dance Theatre ensemble includes audience participation. 7:30pm. $15, $8 youth. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. 800-638-7631. www.wicaonline.com.

The Little Mermaid. The Playhouse, Bainbridge Island. See March 13.

Saturday, March 15

Seattle Area

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-6pm today-Sun., noon-4pm Mon. FREE. Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-223-3608. www.irishclub.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Individuals are welcome to join the parade (12:30pm). It 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. 206-223-3608. www.irishclub.org.

Star Parties. Dress in warm clothes to view celestial objects through instruments provided by Seattle Astronomical Society. 7pm at two locations, event canceled if rain or cloud cover. FREE. North shore of Green Lake, west of Bathhouse Theatre, Seattle. Paramount School Park, 15300 Eighth Ave. NE, Shoreline. 206-523-2787. www.seattleastro.org.

March into Spring. Go on guided tour of Olympic Sculpture Park’s plants and sculpture, then construct your own landscapes. Ages 12 and younger with adult. 10am-noon. FREE, pre-register. Western Ave. and Broad St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Owl Hoot. Dusk to dark owl prowl through Camp Long. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Ages 5 and older. 7-9. $8, $6 child, pre-register by March 14. 5200 35th Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-684-0877. www.seattle.gov/parks.

Capitol Hill Street Scramble. Search for 30 mapped checkpoints (on foot or bike) at this urban orienteering event. At each checkpoint find the answer to a multiple-choice question. Rules and tips online. Three family categories: strollers, younger self-powered and older self-powered. 8:30am check-in, 10am start. $15, $10 youth, $5 child, $30 family, $5 more day of event, pre-registration encouraged. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 10th Ave. E and E Republican St., Seattle. 425-837-0256. www.streetscramble.com.

Birding by Ear - Basics. Learn to identify birds by their songs and calls at Discovery Park. Ages 8 and older. 7:30-10:30am. FREE. 3801 Government Way, Seattle. 206-386-4236. www.seattle.gov/parks.

Family Day at EMP/SFM. Family activities include an art workshop and a performance by Mariachi Huenachi. 11am-3pm. Included with admission. $15, $12 seniors, students and military, free ages 10 and younger. Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle. 877-367-7361. www.empsfm.org.

Preschool Gently Used Sale. More than 30 preschool families, members of the 65th Street Preschool Co-op, are holding the Spring Gently Used Sale. 10am-2pm, many items half-price 1-2pm. Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St., Seattle. 206-781-4952. 65thstcoop@gmail.com.

Author Appearance. Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry shares her life and work in words and pictures. Grades 4 and older and families. $18, $9 students. 1pm. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-621-2230. www.lectures.org.

Hip Hop: Back to its Roots. Annual event showcases the work of local and national hip hop artists, fusing the art forms of spoken word, break dance, poetry, modern dance and music through workshops, artist-led discussions and live performance. 1pm workshops begin, 8pm performance. Workshop suggested donation $5. Performance $10, $5 ages 17 and younger. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle. 206-386-1177. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Free Museum Visits. The Henry Art Gallery is FREE 11am-8pm Thursdays. 4100 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-616-9625. www.henryart.org. 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 (fee for special exhibits). 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.

Free Museum Admission. Northwest African American Museum, Seattle. See March 12.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 13.

Hanako and the Cherry Tree. Sunset Hill Community Club, Seattle. See March 14.

S.C.U.B.A. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 8.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

According to Coyote. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

A Year With Frog and Toad. The Moore Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

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.

St. Patrick’s Day Paw Promenade. Bring your dogs to the Luther Burbank off-leash dog park for all-ages activities, vendors, demonstrations and more. 1pm. FREE. City Hall, 9611 SE 36th St., Mercer Island. 206-236-3545. www.miparks.net.

Carnival. The Lake Heights Family YMCA Adventure Guides program sponsors a community carnival. 11:30am-3pm. FREE, small cost for games and food. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-644-8417. www.lakeheightsymca.org.

St. Patrick’s. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at KidsQuest Children’s Museum. 10am-5pm through Sun. Included with admission. $7, free younger than age 1. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Come Craft! Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See March 1.

Cinderella. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See March 7.

A Little Princess. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 7.

Little Women. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 14.

Last Exit. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See March 7.

North Sound

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Snohomish Library. 10:30am-noon. FREE. 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-2898. www.readingwithrover.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. 1014. www.imaginecm.org.

The Harmonica Pocket. Children’s group celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday at Mountlake Terrace Library. 2pm. FREE. 23300 58th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-8722. www.sno-isle.org.

Used Clothing and Equipment Sale. Snohomish County Mothers of Multiples holds their spring sale 9am-noon today. Lynnwood High School (across from Alderwood Mall Nordstrom), 3001 184th St., Lynnwood. www.snomoms.org.

South Sound

Discovery Walk. Tahoma Audubon Society hosts a nature walk on the Lower White River. All ages. 10-11:30am. $5. Call for directions. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org.

Son-sational Evening. Entertainment, dessert and refreshments for sons of all ages and their parents. 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.

Parent’s Night Out. Movies, crafts, air hockey, open gym, games and more. Ages 4-11 (potty trained). 5-10pm. $15, $10 sibling, pre-register by March 12. Puyallup Recreation Center, 808 Valley Ave. NW, Puyallup. 253-841-5457. www.cityofpuyallup.org.

Polar Bear Dip. Join Marine Hills’ summer swim and water polo team members in a quick dip in Poverty Bay (noon, Salty’s at Redondo, 28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S, Des Moines). Build up a sweat beforehand with a downhill run to the beach from Marine Hills Pool (11:30am, 600 S 302nd St., Federal Way). Ages 6-adult. 253-839-8981. www.marinehillspool.org.

My One and Only. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. See March 1.

Farther Afield

Easter 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, 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.

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. Celebrate the migration of 20,000 grey whales past the western coast of Vancouver Island. Fun and education events in Tofino, Ucluelet and the Pacific Rim Nature Reserve in British Columbia. Today-March 23. www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com.

Sunday, March 16

Seattle Area

Big Climb. Annual fundraiser for leukemia. 69-flight stair course offers participants choice of a timed race or an untimed climb. 8:30am. Ages 8 and older. $35 (plus $150 suggested minimum pledge), free parking for participants. Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-628-0777. www.leukemia.org.

Spring Recital. Performance features all levels of the Northwest Boychoir. 6:30pm. $5-$10. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-624-3234. www.northwestchoirs.org.

Barock and Roll! Baroque dance troupe, Seattle Early Dance, performs 17th and 18th century dances in full costume accompanied by live music, followed by audience participatory dances. All ages. 1-2pm. $10, $5 seniors and ages 24 and younger. Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-325-7066. www.earlymusicguild.org.

Uncommon Grounds. Concert by Seattle Baroque Orchestra features jazz and baroque music. 3pm. $35, $30 seniors, $10 full-time students, free ages 7-17 with adult (one free child per adult ticket). Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-322-3118. www.seattlebaroque.org.

Storyteller. Master storyteller Johnny Moses, fluent in eight Native languages, shares traditional and contemporary stories. All ages. 3pm. $10, $5 students. Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. 360-297-3733. www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

Free Museum Admission. Northwest African American Museum, Seattle. See March 12.

Irish Week Festival. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 15.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 13.

S.C.U.B.A. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 8.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

According to Coyote. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

A Year With Frog and Toad. The Moore Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

Eastside

St. Patrick’s. KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Bellevue. See March 15.

Cinderella. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See March 7.

A Little Princess. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 7.

Little Women. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 14.

Last Exit. First Stage Theatre, Issaquah. See March 7.

South Sound

St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Floats, bands and a community celebration make everyone feel Irish for the day. 1pm. FREE. Main St., Sumner. 253-720-9846. www.sumnerdowntown.com.

My One and Only. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. See March 1.

Farther Afield

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. British Columbia. See March 15.

Monday, March 17

Seattle Area

Lucky Leprechaun Hunt. Hunt for special gold coins and win prizes. Ages 6-10. 4pm. FREE. Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-684-7026. www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/magnuson.htm.

Irish Week Festival. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 15.

Crafty Afternoons. Izilla Toys, Seattle. See March 3.

Eastside

Imagination Theatre. Watch two radio dramas come to life with live actors and sound effects artists, when Jim French’s Imagination Theatre records new productions of original radio plays for national broadcast. 7:30pm. $9. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900. www.kpcenter.org.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 3.

Farther Afield

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. British Columbia. See March 15.

Tuesday, March 18

Seattle Area

Mamma Mia! Popular Broadway musical features the music of 70s pop group ABBA. Ages 6 and older (parents, see synopsis online). 2 hours and 40 minutes. 7:30pm today-Thu., 8pm Fri., 2pm and 8pm Sat., 1pm and 6:30pm Sun. $20-$72. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787. www.theparamount.com.

Eastside

Reading With Rover. Borders®, Redmond. See March 4.

Farther Afield

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. British Columbia. See March 15.

Wednesday, March 19

Seattle Area

Mamma Mia! The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See March 18.

Eastside

Family Storytime. Stories about bunnies. 6:30-7:30pm. FREE. Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Rd., Bellevue. 425-746-9077. www.bellevueymca.org.

Little Women. New musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. See the Production Preview Guide online. Family room available for families with ages 3 and younger. Various dates and times through April 27. $20-$55. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N, Issaquah. 425-392-2202. www.villagetheatre.org.

Play & Learn. Crossroads Bellevue, Bellevue. See March 5.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 3.

Farther Afield

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. British Columbia. See March 15.

Thursday, March 20

First Day of Spring

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.

Seattle Presents. City Hall, Seattle. See March 6.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 13.

Mamma Mia! The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See March 18.

Eastside

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

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.

Farther Afield

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. British Columbia. See March 15.

Friday, March 21

Seattle Area

Family Social Dance. Evening dance open to all ages. 6:30-8:30pm. $5, $20 per family. West Seattle and Fauntleroy YMCA, 4515 36th Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-935-6000. www.westseattleymca.org.

Greek Myths: From Artemis to Zeus. Play uses a traditional Greek chorus to tell Greek myths. Performed by students ages 8-20 from Stone Soup Theatre. Various times and dates through March 30. $14, $12 each for family rate (four or more). 4035 Stone Way N, Seattle. 206-633-1883. www.stonesouptheatre.com.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Play based on the diary 13-year-old Anne Frank wrote while hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Ages 12 and older. Various times and dates through May 17. $10-$50. Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-269=1900. www.intiman.org.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 13.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

According to Coyote. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

Mamma Mia! The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See March 18.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

Eastside

Kids’ Night Out. The Lake Heights Family YMCA offers games, crafts, snacks and a movie. 6:30pm-midnight. $30. 4228 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-644-8417. www.lakeheightsymca.org.

Free Museum Visit. KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Bellevue. See March 7.

Cinderella. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See March 7.

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

A Little Princess. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 7.

Little Women. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 14.

North Sound

Friday Night Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 7.

South Sound

Pop Go The Wiggles. Meet The Wiggles, the most successful family entertainment band in history. All ages. 3pm and 6:30pm. $18-$35. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E “D” St., Tacoma. 253-628-0888 or 206-593-7617. www.tacomadome.org.

The Wizard of Oz. Musical presented by the Heavier Than Air Family Theatre Company. Ages 6 and older, no babes in arms. Theatre etiquette tips online. 7pm Fridays, 3pm and 7pm Saturdays and Sundays through March 30. $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.

Farther Afield

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. British Columbia. See March 15.

Saturday, March 22

Seattle Area

Rock and Mineral Show. Show by North Seattle Lapidary and Mineral Club includes displays, demonstrations, junior activities and more. 10am-6pm today, 10am-5pm Sun. Pancake breakfast 9am-noon Sun. FREE. Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE, Seattle. www.northseattlerockclub.org.

A Portrait of Community. Performances by young students from Pacific Northwest Ballet’s education and outreach programs, as well as PNB Company dancers. 2pm. $12. McCaw Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-441-2424. www.pnb.org.

NW Bookshelf 2: The Stories Continue. A 5th Avenue’s Adventure Musical Theatre production featuring six stories from Northwest authors. Grades K-5. 11am. $6. Shoreline Community College Campus Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Bldg. 1600, Shoreline. 206-417-4645. www.shorelinearts.net.

Baby Loves Disco. Afternoon dance party features music played by DJs, bubble machines, baskets of instruments, snacks and more. Bar open for parents. 1-4pm. $12 (grandparents $5 today). Heaven Seattle, 172 S Washington St., Seattle. www.babylovesdisco.com.

Walk for Water. Join a three-mile walk inspired by the three to six mile journey women and children make every day in water stressed countries.. 9-11:30am, 8:15 registration. FREE. Alki Beach Park, 1702 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-352-6402. www.worldwaterday.net.

Stone Carving Demonstration. Watch a master at work when Anthony Brigance Cook gives a carving demonstration. Noon-3pm. Included with admission. $6, $4 students and seniors. 2300 S Massachusetts St., Seattle. 206-267-1823. www.naamnw.org.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See March 13.

S.C.U.B.A. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 8.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

Greek Myths. Stone Soup Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

According to Coyote. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

Mamma Mia! The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See March 18.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Intiman Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

Eastside

Come Craft! Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See March 1.

Cinderella. SPROUTS Children’s Theatre, Redmond. See March 7.

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

A Little Princess. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 7.

Little Women. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 14.

North Sound

Bunny Blast. Crafts, face painting, pictures with the bunny, storytelling and prizes. Ages 7 and younger. 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.

Helicopter Drop. Easter event features a ping pong ball drop from a helicopter (to be redeemed for prizes), helicopters to touch and tour, Pacific Science Center Strange Matter displays and a visit from Hello Kitty. 11am-1pm. $9, free ages 11 and younger with adult (up to three kids per adult). Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. 425-438-8100. www.futureofflight.org.

Pet Adoption Drive. Food, refreshments and pets to adopt (pet-friendly goodies given to each household that adopts a pet). Sponsored by Aegis of Edmonds and the Seattle Humane Society. 11am-3pm. FREE. 21500 72nd Ave. W, Edmonds. 425-776-3600. www.aegisliving.com.

Reading With Rover. Edmonds Library, Edmonds. See March 8.

South Sound

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. $8. Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way. 253-835-2020. www.cityoffederalway.com.

The Wizard of Oz. Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 21.

Farther Afield

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. British Columbia. See March 15.

Sunday, March 23

Easter

Seattle Area

Bunny Hop. Grab an Easter bag and hunt for prizes in IKEA. 10am-1pm. FREE while supplies last. 601 SW 41st St., Renton. 425-656-2980. www.ikea-usa.com/seattle.

TeenSpeak: My Name is… Vocal concert and staged reading interweaves local high school students’ stories of survival and their emotional journeys. Performed by students from Cleveland High School, Liberty High School and Shorecrest Options Program. 7:30pm. FREE, reservations required. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-443-2222. www.seattlerep.org.

Rock and Mineral Show. Lake City Community Center, Seattle. See March 22.

S.C.U.B.A. Northwest Puppet Center, Seattle. See March 8.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

According to Coyote. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

Mamma Mia! The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See March 18.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Intiman Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

Eastside

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

A Little Princess. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See March 7.

Little Women. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 14.

South Sound

The Wizard of Oz. Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 21.

Farther Afield

Pacific Rim Whale Festival. British Columbia. See March 15.

Monday, March 24

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 3.

Tuesday, March 25

Seattle Area

The Diary of Anne Frank. Intiman Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

Eastside

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

Wednesday, March 26

Seattle Area

Family Game Night. Bring the family to try out Izilla Toys’ new and classic games. Pizza and refreshments provided. Ages 3-adult. 5-8pm. FREE. 1429 12th Ave., Suite D, Seattle. 206-322-8697. www.izillatoys.com.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Intiman Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

Eastside

Play & Learn. Crossroads Bellevue, Bellevue. See March 5.

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 3.

Thursday, March 27

Seattle Area

Moisture Festival. Fifth annual showcase of comedy/varietè artists including acrobats, dancers, musicians, clowns, aerialists, comedians, magicians, jugglers and more. All ages. 7:30pm Wednesdays-Sundays, 10:30am Saturdays, 3pm Sundays, through April 13. $7.50-$20. Hale’s Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle. 800-838-3006. www.moisturefestival.com.

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.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Intiman Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

Eastside

Family Movie Night. March of the Penguins features remarkable footage of penguins’ yearly migration in the Antarctic. All ages. 3-5pm. FREE, pre-register. Lewis Creek Park, 5702 Lakemont Blvd., Bellevue. 425-452-4195. www.bellevuewa.gov.

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

Friday, March 28

Seattle Area

Whirligig. 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 13. Rides $7.25 all day, $4.25 toddlers, or $1.50 per ride ticket. Kids ride FREE Thursdays. Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.seattlecenter.com.

Parents Night Out. Shoreline/South County Family YMCA offers activities, crafts, games and dinner. Ages 4-12. 6:15-10pm. $10. 1220 NE 175th, Shoreline. 206-364-1700. www.shorelineymca.org.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Fiftieth anniversary celebration from the New York-based modern dance group. Different program each day. 8pm today-Sat., 2pm Sun. $25-$50. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-2787. www.theparamount.com.

Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See March 27.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 27.

Parent’s Night Out. University Family YMCA, Seattle. See March 14.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

According to Coyote. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

Greek Myths. Stone Soup Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Intiman Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

Eastside

Family Friday. Activities, games, craft projects, indoor playground and swimming at Julius Boehm Pool. All ages. 6:30-9pm. $5 per family. Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S, Issaquah. 425-837-3350. www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.

Seattle Opera Young Artists. Two classic one-act operas performed by the opera stars of tomorrow. 7:30pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through April 6. $35-$125, $15 students. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St., Bellevue. 206-389-7676. www.seattleopera.org.

Peter Pan Returns. Bellevue Youth Theatre performs this revisit to Neverland. Peter Pan must enlist an elderly Wendy to help him stop Captain Hook’s nefarious plans. 7pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through April 6. $9. 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue. 425-452-7155. www.cityofbellevue.org.

Oliver! Musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. 8pm today, 2pm and 8pm Sat., 2pm and 7pm Sun. $20, $18 seniors, $15 youth. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900. www.kpcenter.org.

Free Museum Visit. KidsQuest Children’s Museum, Bellevue. See March 7.

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

Little Women. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 14.

North Sound

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 Imagine Inn. Preschool shows The Imagine Inn and Whales’ Tales, starring Cyndi Soup, the Thumbs Up Puppeteers and special guest Tim Noah. 10am through Sat. $5. Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 4th St., Snohomish. 360 568-9412. www.timnoah.com.

Friday Night Out. Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds. See March 7.

South Sound

Once on This Island. Caribbean-themed musical version of The Little Mermaid. 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through April 27, plus 2pm April 26. $13.50-$21.50. Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood. 253-588-0042. www.lakewoodplayhouse.org.

The Wizard of Oz. Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 21.

Farther Afield

Indoor Windless Kite Festival. Expert indoor kite fliers from around the country demonstrate the art and teach kids of all ages how to soar without wind. Through Sun. Lincoln City, Oregon. 800-452-2151. www.oregoncoast.org.

Saturday, March 29

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.vegfest2008.org.

Birthday Party. Celebrate Burien’s 15th birthday with entertainment, hands-on art, carnival games, inflatables, food and more. Noon-3pm. Highline High School, 225 S 152nd St., Burien. 206-988-3700. www.ci.burien.wa.us.

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Barnes and Noble. 10-11:30am. FREE. 2675 NE University Village St., Seattle. 206-517-4107. www.readingwithrover.org.

Free Concert. Seattle Men’s Chorus, Seattle Women’s Chorus and Jet City Improv present a FREE children’s concert featuring silly costumes, humor and audience participation. 2pm. FREE, pre-order online or at box office, limit 6 per family. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-388-1400. http://flyinghouse.org/smc/childrens.

Snow White and Rose Red. Marionette performance presented by The Willow Branch Puppet Theater and The Pacific Northwest School of Puppetry. 11am and 1pm. $8, $7 children and seniors, $1 more at the door. Mt. Baker Preschool, Our Lady of Mt. Virgin annex, 2800 Massachusetts St., Seattle. 206-985-2959. http://willowbranchpuppettheater.com.

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 28.

Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See March 27.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 27.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See March 28.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

According to Coyote. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

Greek Myths. Stone Soup Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Intiman Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

Eastside

Celebrate Woodinville. Pancake breakfast 8-10am. 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). 425-877-8300. www.ci.woodinville.wa.us.

Come Craft! Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue. See March 1.

Seattle Opera Young Artists. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See March 28.

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

Peter Pan Returns. Bellevue Youth Theatre, Bellevue. See March 28.

Little Women. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 14.

Oliver! Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. See March 28.

North Sound

Peru Negro. Afro-Peruvian music and dance based on the legacy of slaves in Peru. 7:30pm. $30. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. 425-275-9595. www.ec4arts.org.

The Imagine Inn. Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, Snohomish. See March 28.

South Sound

Let’s Go Fly a Kite. Create your own kite inspired by Robert Brasington’s bird motif kites on exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum. Ages 8 and older. 10:30am-12:30pm. $45 per child/adult pair, pre-register. 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258 ext. 3030. www.tacomaartmuseum.org.

The Wizard of Oz. Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 21.

Once on This Island. Lakewood Playhouse, Lakewood. See March 28.

Sunday, March 30

Seattle Area

Spelling Bee. Approximately 60 school spelling champions from King and Snohomish counties compete for the regional spelling title. 12:30pm. FREE. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. 206-652-4255. www.townhallseattle.org.

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 28.

Vegfest. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 29.

Moisture Festival. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle. See March 27.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See March 28.

The Hundred Dresses. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 1.

According to Coyote. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

Greek Myths. Stone Soup Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

The Fantasticks. Magnuson Park Theatre, Seattle. See March 14.

The Diary of Anne Frank. Intiman Theatre, Seattle. See March 21.

Eastside

Autism Play Day. KidsQuest Children’s Museum and Families for Effective Treatment of Washington offers playtime for families with loved ones ages birth-9 with autism. 10am-noon. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.

Seattle Opera Young Artists. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See March 28.

Peter Pan Returns. Bellevue Youth Theatre, Bellevue. See March 28.

Little Women. Studio East, Kirkland. See March 14.

Oliver! Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. See March 28.

Little Women. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See March 19.

South Sound

The Wizard of Oz. Green River Community College, Auburn. See March 21.

Once on This Island. Lakewood Playhouse, Lakewood. See March 28.

Farther Afield

Indoor Windless Kite Festival. Lincoln City, Oregon. See March 28.

Monday, March 31

Seattle Area

Reptile Encounter. Meet National Geographic star Brady Barr, expert on alligators and crocodiles. He’ll be at Woodland Park Zoo’s Zoomazium with live reptiles, telling about the animals and sharing his stories. Noon-1pm. Included with admission. $11, $8 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle. 206-548-2500. www.zoo.org.

Spring Break Activities. IKEA offers hands-on activities for kids. 2-4pm Mondays-Fridays through April 11. FREE. 601 SW 41st St., Renton. 425-656-2980. www.ikea.com.

Whirligig. Seattle Center, Seattle. See March 28.

North Sound

Walking/Jogging Outing. Lynnwood Athletic Complex, Lynnwood. See March 3.

South Sound

Creature Feature. Shake hands with a dog and learn about dog safety. All ages. Call for time. Included with admission. $7.95, $6.95 seniors, $4.95 toddlers, infants free. Hands On Children’s Museum, 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Farther Afield

Indoor Windless Kite Festival. Lincoln City, Oregon. See March 28.

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