Shoreline Cooperative Preschool's non-scary carnival is great for kids 1- 8 years old and features pony rides, bouncy castle, games, food, and much more. Shoreline Cooperative Preschool is a nonprofit organization is affiliated with Shoreline Community College. 816 N.E. 190th St., Shoreline. Date: 10/25/2008 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages: Ages 1-8 Cost: Admission free, small fee for games Event Info: 206-362-3257 | Web site
Rocktoberfest Gem and Mineral Show
Enhance your rock collection at the Marysville Rock and Gem Club's annual rock, gem and jewelry show. Door prizes, demonstrations and food round out the event, held in the Marysville Junior High School Cafeteria, Seventh Street and State Avenue, Marysville. Date: 10/11/2008 - 10/12/2008 Time: Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Other Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 360-435-3696 | Web site
Aki Con Anime and Manga Convention
Submitted by Nicole
Enter contests, watch panels, join workshops, meet and greet special guests, chill in the 24-hour anime-viewing rooms (both dubbed and subtitled). Concert by the Slants, Mega Ran, and Soul Candy as well as Cosplay performances by Ichidan and other attendees. There's also 24 video gaming rooms and more. 3105 Pine St., Everett.
Date: 11/07/2008 - 11/09/2008 Time: Friday-Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages: Ages 6 and up Cost: $25/3-day pass, under 3 free; $35/door
$10.00 friday
$15.00 saturday
$10.00 sunday Event Info: 425-355-5703 | Web site | email
Get Moving
Holiday Skate Session
An all-day skate session! The arena advises that the schedule is subject to change without notice, so call to confirm before dropping by. Date: 11/27/2008 - 11/28/2008 Time: Thursday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Location:Highland Ice Arena, Shoreline | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Adults $6.50, ages 6-12 $5.50, skate rental $3 Event Info: 206-546-2431 | Web site
Lunchbreak Skate
Skate during the lunch hour for a cool price (includes skates). This is an ongoing event, so check for unexpected schedule changes before dropping by. Comcast Community Ice Rink at Everett Events Center. Date: 12/03/2007 - 12/30/2008 Time: Mondays-Fridays noon-2 p.m. No session Oct. 26. Location:Comcast Arena at Everett, Everett | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: $5 Event Info: 425-322-2650 | Web site
Holiday Skate Session
All-day skate sessions this week for Christmas! The arena advises that the schedule is subject to change without notice, so call to confirm before dropping by. Date: 12/22/2008 - 12/25/2008 Time: Monday, Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday 1-5 p.m. Location:Highland Ice Arena, Shoreline | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Adults $6.50, ages 6-12 $5.50, skate rental $3 Event Info: 206-546-2431 | Web site
Holiday Skate Session
An all-day skate session for winter break! The arena advises that the schedule is subject to change without notice, so call to confirm before dropping by. Date: 12/29/2008 - 12/31/2008 Time: Monday-Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m., 7 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Location:Highland Ice Arena, Shoreline | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Adults $6.50, ages 6-12 $5.50, skate rental $3 Event Info: 206-546-2431 | Web site
Family Skate
Spend Sunday afternoon at the ice arena at a special family price -- everyone gets in for a cool 12 bucks. The arena advises that the schedule is subject to change without notice, so call to confirm before dropping by. Date: 07/01/2007 - 12/28/2008 Time: Sundays 1:30-8 p.m. Location:Highland Ice Arena, Shoreline | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Family $13, skate rental $3/person Event Info: 206-546-2431 | Web site
Kids Day Free Skate
It's Veteran's Day -- skate all day for free. Bring your own skates or rent a pair, and come early to avoid the crowds. Date: 11/11/2008 Time: 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Location:Highland Ice Arena, Shoreline | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free skate, rentals $3 Event Info: 206-546-2431 | Web site
Indoor Play
Playtime
Games, stories and art for preschoolers and their favorite adult companion, led by an early childhood expert from Center for Human Services. Located at the Commons stage. Date: 01/15/2008 - 12/02/2008 Time: Tuesdays 10 a.m. Location:Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park | Map It Ages: Ages 2-5 Cost: Free Event Info: 206-362-7282, Ext. 271 | Web site
Baby-Toddler Playgroup
A weekly drop-in playtime with the library's educational toys. This is an ongoing program, so check with the library for unexpected schedule changes. Date: 10/03/2008 - 05/01/2009 Time: Fridays 10 a.m.-noon Location:Evergreen Branch , Everett | Map It Ages: Babies up to 23 months old Cost: Free Event Info: 425-257-8250 | Web site
Other Great Stuff
Friday Night Live!
The museum is open late on the third Friday of the month -- get in free after 5:30 p.m., and enjoy special activities. Date: 10/17/2008 Time: Until 9 p.m. Location:Imagine Children's Museum, Everett | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission; members free until 5:30 p.m. Free after 5:30 p.m. Event Info: 425-258-1006 | Web site
Friday Night Live!
The museum is open late on the third Friday of the month -- get in free after 5:30 p.m., and enjoy special activities. Date: 11/21/2008 Time: Until 9 p.m. Location:Imagine Children's Museum, Everett | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission; members free until 5:30 p.m. Free after 5:30 p.m. Event Info: 425-258-1006 | Web site
Friday Night Live!
The museum is open late on the third Friday of the month -- get in free after 5:30 p.m., and enjoy special activities. Date: 12/19/2008 Time: Until 9 p.m. Location:Imagine Children's Museum, Everett | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission; members free until 5:30 p.m. Free after 5:30 p.m. Event Info: 425-258-1006 | Web site
Parent Learning
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy Foods, without Tantrums!
Submitted by Carole Freeman
Are you tired of fighting with your kids about food? At this free, info-packed 60-minute workshop you will learn the secrets of getting your kids to eat healthful foods. You will discover what food ingredients to avoid, and how to decipher food labels. We will discuss basic nutrition for families and time-saving tips for the kitchen. And everyone will take home a mini cookbook full of healthy, simple recipes your kids will love! North City Elementary, 816 N.E. 190th, Shoreline.
Date: 10/17/2008 Time: 7-8 p.m. Cost: Free Event Info: 425-231-9266 | Web site
Mothers and More
South Snohomish Mothers and More, a support group for north-end moms. For meeting dates and times, visit www.snohomishmoms.org or email membership@snohomishmoms.org. Date: 02/16/2008 - 12/31/2008
Mothers of Preschoolers
Join MOPS meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month for breakfast, a speaker, and group discussions. Childcare is provided by a screened worker. For moms with children, pregnancy through kindergarten. At Grace Lutheran Church, 8401 Holly Drive, Everett. Date: 02/16/2008 - 12/31/2008 Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Event Info: 425-353-1852
Reading Fun
Books Alive!
Visit the library every Tuesday for dramatic readings of the latest kids' novels. Each selection will be chosed by participants, and read in its entirety. Snacks, too.
Date: 09/09/2008 - 11/25/2008 Time: Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 p.m. Location:Brier Library, Brier | Map It Ages: School-age kids Cost: Free Event Info: 425-483-0888 | Web site
Read with Carmen and Risa
Read with Labradors Carmen and Risa, who are trained therapy dogs.
Date: 09/21/2008 - 11/02/2008 - Happens on : Sunday Time: Sundays 2-4 p.m. Location:Mukilteo Library, Mukilteo | Map It Ages: School-age kids Cost: Free Event Info: 425-493-8202 | Web site
Tuesday Tales
Kids listen to The 13 Nights of Halloween (read by author Rebecca Dickson)in PJ's Place, then make a Halloween safety necklace in the art studio. Date: 10/14/2008 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location:Imagine Children's Museum, Everett | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 425-258-1006 | Web site
Tuesday Tales
Kids listen to Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin, then make stained glass apples with worms in the art studio, Date: 11/04/2008 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location:Imagine Children's Museum, Everett | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free with admission Event Info: 425-258-1006 | Web site
Third Place Story Time
Gather in the children's section at Third Place Books (located within the commons) for a weekly story time. Date: 01/01/2007 - 12/26/2008 Time: Fridays 10-11 a.m. Location:Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 206-366-3333 | Web site
Preschool Stories and Crafts
A story and craft time for preschoolers. This is an ongoing event; check with the store for unexpected schedule changes. Date: 08/13/2008 - 11/05/2008 Time: Wednesdays 11 a.m. Location:Barnes & Noble Booksellers Alderwood, Lynnwood | Map It Ages: Preschoolers Cost: Free Event Info: 425-771-2220 | Web site
Reading with Rover
Pre-readers and independent readers are invited to share stories with specially trained therapy dogs and volunteers. This event occurs on Oct. 4 and 18. Date: 10/04/2008 - 10/18/2008 Time: Every other Saturday, 11 a.m. Location:Edmonds Library, Edmonds | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 425-771-1933 | Web site
Songs and Stories fro Kids with Courtney Campbell
Courtney Campbell, co-creator and star of the kids' TV show Mustard Pancakes, presents an interactive program of songs, stories and movement.
Date: 10/15/2008 Time: 7 p.m. Location:Edmonds Library, Edmonds | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 425-771-1933 | Web site
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