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3 to 4 pm. FREE. Woodinville Library. www.readingwithrover.org

Friday, January 10

SEATTLE AREA Aladdin the Musical, Jr. Aladdin and his three friends discover a magic lamp and the Genie who grants three wishes. A good introduction to musical theater, this features performers from Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre. Ages 4 and older. 7 pm tonight; various times through Jan. 26. $$-$$$. Rainier Arts Center, Seattle (Columbia City). www.broadwaybound.org

SOUTH SOUND Monster Jam. Watch monster trucks compete against each other in speed runs and stunts. 7 pm tonight and Sat., 1 pm Sat. and Sun., 6:30 pm Sun. $$ to $$$. Tacoma Dome. www.tacomadome.org

Saturday, January 11

SEATTLE AREA

Kindiependent Concert Series: Re

cess Monkey. Jump around to great music on most Saturday mornings through February. Buy your tickets in advance to guarantee entry. 10:30 am. $. Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle. www.mountbaker.org

EASTSIDE

Wetland Waddlers: Ice is Nice.

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to explore the Mercer Slough with art, play and story time. Today, get creative with ice — build with it, melt it and create art. 9:30 to 11:30 am. $$$. Pre-register. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Bellevue. www.pacificsciencecenter.org

Sunday, January 12

SEATTLE AREA

Toddler Time at the Aquarium.

A myriad of developmentally age-appropriate, hands-on activities await for tots to explore. For ages 5 and younger. Today through Tues. 9:30 am to noon. $$$. Seattle Aquarium, Downtown Seattle. www.seattleaquarium.org

SOUTH SOUND

Mini Maestros: Fiddler on

the Hoof. Listen to an informal Western-themed concert designed especially for children ages 2 through 8. Instrument “petting zoo” begins at 1:30 pm. 2:30 to 3:30 pm. $-$$. University of Puget Sound’s Schneebeck Concert Hall, Tacoma. www.tacomaartslive.org

Saturday, January 18

SEATTLE AREA

Têt Festival: Vietnamese Lunar

New Year. Experience Vietnam through live performances, handson activities, foods, crafts, games, martial arts and more. Today and tomorrow. FREE. Seattle Center Armory, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.tetinseattle.org Hawaii Weekend. Take a break from winter, dress up in Aloha wear and explore a little of the tropics. Featuring Hawaiian entertainment, hands-on activities and special diver shows. 9:30 am to 5 pm through Mon. Included with admission. $$$, free ages 3 and younger. Seattle Aquarium, Downtown Seattle. www.seattleaquarium.org

BIG KID Living Voices: Northwest Passages. Hear about North

PICK west industry at the turn of the century through the experiences of a young Swedish immigrant and her community, told through live theater and archival film. Recommended for ages 10 and older. 1 and 2 pm. Included with admission. $$-$$$, free ages 14 and younger. MOHAI, Seattle (South Lake Union). www.mohai.org MLK Weekend Run. Magnuson Series fun runs including 5K, 10K, 15K and kids dash. Kids dash at 9:45 am, 5K, 10K and 15K at 10 am. $ to $$$. Magnuson Park, Seattle (Sand Point). www.magnusonseries.org Womxn’s March. Join the women’s march for a day of peaceful activism. Rally, march and activism workshops today. 11 am to 2 pm. FREE. Cal Anderson Park, Seattle (Capitol Hill). www.seattlewomxn marchingforward.org

First Concerts: Meet the Trombone.

Seattle Symphony’s Principal Trombonist plays short pieces for curious tykes, and children can try out the instruments. Two shows today at 9:30 and 11 am, arrive 30 minutes early for pre-concert activities. $$. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org

EASTSIDE

The Lion, the Witch and the Ward

robe. Based on the C.S. Lewis tale, four siblings go on an adventure through to the land of Narnia. 1 and 3 pm weekends through Feb. 9 (except Feb. 2). Recommended for grade school-aged children. All-ages shows held on Sundays. $ to $$. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. www.secondstoryrep.org

SOUTH SOUND

Family Nature Walk: Winter

Wonderland. Take a naturalist-led walk through the parks while learning about plants and animals and how they adapt to the winter. 10 am. FREE. Wapato Park, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org Great Train Show. See hundreds of trains, accessories, scale models and collectible toys. Also, enjoy kids activities and special exhibits. 10 am to 4 pm, today and Sun. $$, free ages 11 and younger. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup. www.trainshow.com No Sun Fun Run. Rain or shine 5K takes place along the Nathan Chapman Trail, or a 1-mile course. 10 am.

JUL 6 – 24

Asian Art Museum Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–3 pm Extended Care 3:30–5:30 pm

SAM Camp is back at the Seattle Asian Art Museum and has expanded to offer more opportunities for budding artists entering grades 1–6. Each week includes a field trip to the Seattle Art Museum. Led by local art educators and inspired by work on view at SAM, each week is a new adventure.

Week One: July 6–10 Grades 1–3: Global Voyagers Grades 3–6: Let’s Paint

Week Two: July 13–17 Grades 1–3: Earth Guardians Grades 3–6: Sculpt Away Week Three: July 20–24 Grades 1–3: Inventive Builders Grades 3–6: Printmaking & Posters

Photo: Robert Wade

$$$. Heritage Recreation Center, Puyallup. www.co.pierce.wa.us

Monday, January 20 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

SEATTLE AREA Free State and National Parks. In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, explore state and national parks. FREE. Parks throughout Washington. www.parks.state.wa.us

BIG KID PICK MLK Youth March. Join a youth-led march to create tangible change in the community. This year’s theme is “What is Your 20/20 Vision?” 8:30 am opportunity fair, 9:30 am workshops, 11 am rally, 12:30 pm march. FREE. Garfield High School, Seattle (Central District). www.seattlemlkcoalition.org

NORTH SOUND

A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther

King Jr. Join the community in a tribute through song, spoken word and dance. 7:30 to 9 pm. $-$$. Edmonds Center for the Arts. www.edmondscenterforthearts.org

SOUTH SOUND

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebration. Music, dance, poetry, guest speakers and a community service award ceremony. 11 am to 1 pm. FREE. Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma. www.cityoftacoma.org/mlk

FARTHER AFIELD

March for Peace and Kindness.

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for peace by writing letters to political leaders, asking them or thanking them for acts of kindness in their work. Bring posters or banners from home. 10:30 am. FREE. Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Island. www.krl.org

Wednesday, January 22

SOUTH SOUND Washington Sportsmen’s Show. Sport fishing and boating enthusiasts can enjoy exhibits, speakers, seminars and demos. Plus, a grilling competition, survival training, and the kids’ trout fishing pond. Today through Fri. noon to 8 pm, Sat. 10 am to 8 pm, Sun. 10 am to 4 pm. $$, ages 5 and younger FREE. Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup. www.thesportshows.com

Thursday, January 23

SEATTLE AREA

Seattle Symphony Community Con

cert. Seattle Symphony performs a live concert for the public to enjoy. 7 pm. FREE. Foster Performing Arts Center, Tukwila. www.seattlesymphony.org

Saturday, January 25

SEATTLE AREA Horrible Art Show. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” All are encouraged to display their artwork at this casual gallery, and get creative at the art stations. 6:30 to 8:30 pm. FREE. Lake City Community Center, Seattle. www. seattle.gov/parks

NORTH SOUND

BIG Ursulmas Medieval Faire.

KID Combat tournaments, kids’

PICK activities and a village marketplace. 9 am to 6 pm today, 9 am to 5 pm Sun. $$, free ages 17 and younger. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. www.ursulmas.org

SOUTH SOUND Family Snow Play Day. Meet other families and play in the snow at the mountains. Transportation provided; bring your own snow toys. 8 am to 2 pm. $$$. Pre-register. Meet at the Eastside Community Center, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org

Wednesday, January 29

SEATTLE AREA Pajamas & Puppets. Toddlers and preschools can enjoy an evening puppet show complete with stories, rhymes, singing, and dancing. 7 to 7:30 pm. FREE. Northeast Branch Library, Seattle. www.spl.org

Friday, January 31

SEATTLE AREA Cinderella. Watch the beloved fairy tale come to life on stage as a ballet. 7:30 pm tonight; various times through Feb. 9. $$$. McCaw Hall, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.pnb.org

SOUTH SOUND Number the Stars. Set in Copenhagen in 1943, a young girl and her family try to help a friend escape the Nazis. Recommended for ages 6 and older. 7 pm tonight; various times through Feb. 16. $$. Olympia Family Theater, Olympia. www.olyft.org

Saturday, February 1

SEATTLE AREA Little Red. StoryBook Theater presents a charming retelling of the familiar tale in which friendship triumphs over our own immediate needs. 11 am today;

various times and locations through Mar. 21. $$. Renton Carco Theater, Renton. www.storybooktheater.org

SOUTH SOUND

Wild Child Weekends at Northwest

Trek. Visit the park on weekends through February and up to two kids 12 and younger are free with each paying adult. 9:30 am to 3 pm, weekends (plus Presidents Day) through Feb. 29. $$$ for adult tickets. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville. www.nwtrek.org

NORTH SOUND

Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle

Festival. Guided eagle tours, demonstrations, exhibits, an animal show, music, wagon rides, hands-on arts and crafts, and more. 9 am to 5 pm. FREE, fee for some activities. Various locations in and around Arlington, see online for schedule. www.arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest GroundFrog Day. “Frognosticator” Snohomish Slew will predict if we’re in for spring weather or six more weeks of winter, plus enjoy other fun activities. 12:30 to 2 pm. FREE. Event Gazebo, Downtown Snohomish. www.snohomishcoc. com/groundfrog Kidstock! Family arts celebration features musical performances, theatre, arts workshops and activities for kids. 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. FREE. Edmonds Center for the Arts. www.edmondscenterforthearts.org

SOUTH SOUND Dental Health Month. Kids can get a free dental health screening every Sat. in February. The museum also offers a variety of tooth-related art and science activities all month long. Saturdays 1 to 3 pm. Included with admission. $$. Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia. www.hocm.org

Thursday, February 6

SEATTLE AREA Snow White. Two actors play a multitude of characters including the evil queen, the magic mirror, the seven dwarfs and of course Snow White. 7 pm tonight; various times through March 15. $$$. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.sct.org

CulturalFest International Expo.

Arts and crafts, games, and handson activities with international students and volunteers representing a variety of cultures. 10:30 am to 3 pm. FREE. Husky Union Building at University of Washington, Seattle (U District). www.fiuts.org

Friday, February 7

SEATTLE AREA

The Woodwinds: Peter and the

Wolf. Sing and dance to animal songs, and meet the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn. Part of the Tiny Tots concert series for kids ages 5 and younger. 10:30 am today and Sat., 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 am. $$. Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org

Saturday, February 8

SEATTLE AREA

Asian Art Museum Grand Reopen

ing Weekend. After a two-year renovation, Seattle’s Asian Art Museum is free to the public this weekend. Visit the expanded gallery and educational space. 9 am to 9 pm today and Sun. FREE (pre-register). Asian Art Museum, Seattle. www.seattleartmuseum.org

Kindiependent Concert Series:

Caspar Babypants. Jump around to great music and fun on Saturday morning. Buy your tickets in advance to guarantee entry. 10:30 am. $. Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle (Mount Baker). www.mountbaker.org

Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s

Day Dash. 5K, 10K or Half Marathon run/walk with a “tunnel of love” fence for leaving notes to participants. 9:10 am kids’ dash (ages 10 and younger), 9:30 am run/walk. $$$, free kids dash. Green Lake Park, Seattle (Green Lake). www.valentinesdaydash.com Neighborhood Day. A fun day with neighbors enjoying face painting, arts & crafts, fun demonstrations, and snacks. Noon to 2 pm. FREE. High Point Community Center, Seattle. www.seattle.gov/parks

BIG Hands-On Skills Fair. Learn

KID real-life skills like how to

PICK preserve and prepare food, gardening, carpentry, basic plumbing, and more. For ages 12 and older. 9 am to 5 pm. FREE. Meadowbrook Community Center, Seattle. www.seattle.gov/parks

SOUTH SOUND

Asia Pacific New Year Celebration.

Food, crafts, live entertainment and more, from a variety of Asian and Pacific Island countries. This year’s featured country is Vietnam. 11 am to 6 pm. FREE. Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. www.tacomadome.org

NORTH SOUND

Cascade Symphony Orchestra: Paddington Bear’s First Concert.

A percussion ensemble plays a musical performance suitable for children. 3 pm. $-$$. Edmonds Center for the Arts. www.edmondscenterforthearts.org

Tuesday, February 11

SEATTLE AREA

Seattle Symphony & Cascade Youth Orchestra Community Concert.

In partnership with Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony performs a live concert for the public. 7 pm. FREE. Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, Shoreline. www.seattlesymphony.org

Friday, February 14

NORTH SOUND

The Great Northwest Glass Quest.

Pick up a guide book for tips on where to find a clue ball, which will be hidden in Stanwood and Camano Island parks and businesses through Feb. 23. Find one and y ou win a piece of glass art. FREE. Stanwood and Camano Island. www.thegreatnwglassquest.com

Saturday, February 15

SEATTLE AREA First Concerts: Meet the Violin. A Seattle Symphony musician plays short pieces for curious tykes, and children can try out the instruments. Two shows today at 9:30 and 11 am, arrive 30 minutes early for preconcert activities. $$. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org Presidents Day Run. Magnuson Series fun runs including 5K (with two-person team option), 10K, 15K and kids dash. Kids dash at 9:45 am, 5K, 10K and 15K at 10 am. $ to $$$. Magnuson Park, Seattle (Sand Point). www.magnusonseries.org

Movin’ Around the World: Winter.

Northwest Folklife presents a festival that explores culture through music, dancing, arts and crafts, workshops and more. Daily through Feb. 21 from 11 am to 2:30 pm. $. Seattle Center Armory (Lower Queen Anne). www.nwfolklife.org

NORTH SOUND The Fly Fishing Show. Two days of fly fishing fun, including casting demos, a learning center for kids, scout merit badges and a film festival. 9 am to 5:30 pm today, 9 am to 4:30 pm Sun. $-$$, ages 5 & younger FREE. Lynnwood Convention Center. www.flyfishingshow.com

SOUTH SOUND

AveKids: The Magic of Jeff Evans.

One-man sideshow mixes comedy and magic. 2 pm. $$. Auburn Avenue Theater. www.auburnwa.gov

BIG KID Point Defiance Beach Cleanup. A great opportunity

PICK to make a difference in the health of our beaches. Bags, pick-up sticks, gloves, and refreshments provided. Kids welcome with adult supervision. Meet at the marina at 9 am. FREE. Point Defiance Marina, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org Love at the Zoo. Watch as animals receive Valentine-themed enrichment treats. 9:30 am to 4 pm through Sun. Included with admission. $ to $$, free ages 2 and younger. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma. www.pdza.org Pier Peer: Fabulous Fish. Explore marine life below the docks, after hours, and learn about many fish that live in the marina. Afterward, warm up with hot chocolate. Ages 8 and older. Pre-register. 7:30 pm. $$. Point Defiance Marina, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org

Thursday, February 20

EASTSIDE Wintergrass. Bluegrass music festival includes concerts, dances, music jams, workshops, and kids’ workshops. Various hours through Sun. (see schedule online). $$ to $$$, free ages 11 and younger. Hyatt Regency, Bellevue. www.wintergrass.com

Saturday, February 22

SEATTLE AREA I Love Forests Story Time. Learn how taking a walk through nature can help us calm down, and play with puzzles and blocks. 10:30 to 11:15 am. FREE. Miller Library, UW Botanic Gardens, Seattle (U District). www.depts.washington.edu/hortlib/ events/story-time/

Family Concert: Wonder Woman.

Seattle Symphony puts on a performance filled with girl power! Celebrate female composers including Boulanger, Beach and Price. Designed for ages 6-12. 11 am, arrive 30 minutes early for pre-performance activities in the lobby. $$-$$$. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org Pancake Breakfast. Bring the family and meet some new friends at this fundraiser for Community Center programs and equipment, where you can eat delicious hotcakes and sausages. 10 am to 1 pm. $. Rainier Community Center, Seattle. www.seattle.gov/parks

FARTHER AFIELD Mystery Weekend. Someone has committed a terrible crime in Langley and it’s up to you to figure out who-dun-it. Sleuths of all ages are invited to participate in the longest running mystery weekend in the U.S. 10 am to 5 pm today, 10 am to 4 pm Sun. $$. Langley Chamber of Commerce www.visitlangley.com

Tuesday, February 25

SEATTLE AREA

Seattle Symphony Community

Concert. In partnership with the community, Seattle Symphony performs a live concert for the public to enjoy. 7 pm. FREE. IKEA Performing Arts Center, Renton. www.seattlesymphony.org

Wednesday, February 26

SEATTLE AREA

Community Concert at City Hall.

In partnership with the community, Seattle Symphony performs a live concert for the public to enjoy. 7 pm. FREE. Seattle City Hall, Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org

Northwest Flower & Garden

Show. Preview spring with display gardens, vendor marketplace, seminars, and a treasure hunt for kids. 9 am to 8 pm through Sat., 9 am to 6 pm Sun. $ to $$$, free ages 12 and younger. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Downtown Seattle. www.gardenshow.com

Thursday, February 27

SEATTLE AREA

Children’s Film Festival Seattle.

The largest children’s film festival on the West Coast, with nearly 150 films from countries around the world. Premieres tonight, various times through March 8. $ to $$. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle (Capitol Hill). www.childrensfilm festivalseattle.org

Friday, February 28

SEATTLE AREA

Black History Month Program.

Celebrate the art, music, poetry, inventions and political contributions of African Americans. 6 pm. FREE (donations welcome). Van Asselt Community Center, Seattle. www.seattle.gov/parks

Saturday, February 29

SEATTLE AREA Maker Day. Tinker, experiment, and create alongside some of Seattle’s most innovative makers. From art to crafts to technology, kids can explore maker culture’s endless possibilities. 10 am to 5 pm. $$, free ages 14 and younger with an adult. MOHAI, Seattle (South Lake Union). www.mohai.org