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Thrill seekers?

Got some tots that gotsta scream? Take 'em to the fair...or an Earth Day bash fit for a beluga. Read on for details.

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Fair play
Do it! Do the Puyallup before that song gets stuck in your head! Everybody now: "You can do it at a trot, you can do it at a gallop...." Here’s a mini-version just for you funnel-cake fans who can't wait for the Puyallup Fair...it’s the Puyallup Spring Fair, complete with concerts, critters, crafts and more. Adults $8, students $7, under 5 free. All ages. Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave. S.W., Puyallup. 24-hour event line: 253-841-5045. Thursday 3-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
 
Reel fun
It's toddler vs. trout at the Kids' Classic Family Fish-in. Bring your own gear, or pay $5 and get a rod, reel and a t-shirt. Preregistration is required. Ages 5-14. Woodland Creek Community Park, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey. 360-491-0857. Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
 
Zoo to-do
Party like a puffin! You otter go to a special Earth Day - Party for the Planet at the zoo. Special Earth Day festivities and animal encounters throughout the grounds. Free with admission. All ages. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma. 253- 591-5337. Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
 
April Pools Day
Wear out the kids and brush up on your water safety skills...it's a free family open swim! Eastside Pool, 3524 East L St., Tacoma. Free. All ages. 253-591-2042. Saturday, April 19, 1:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 
Park it!
Give back to your beautiful neighborhood parks! Show up at your desired site and start working on Parks Appreciation Day…be sure to bring a few tools (shovels, gloves). Free. All ages. 253-752-2596. Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
 
“Seeds” of Brazil
Fifteen-thousand screaming children can’t be wrong! This guy rocked the Key at Seeds of Compassion on Monday; now Eduardo Mendonca and Show Brazil bring dancers, lyrics, drumming and the berimbau for a world party in Olympia. $10-$25. All ages. Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts, 2011 Mottman Rd. S.W., Olympia. Buy tix in advance: 360-596-5501. Tuesday, April 22, 8 p.m.
 
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Dany Zanes


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