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A fungus among us?
Take your toadies to a cool shroomapalooza...or check out the big flap over migratory birds.
Hey! Free stuff below!
Tons o' events listed here.
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Bug huggers
Take your lil' crawlies for a close look at water bugs! Examine live aquatic insects from local watersheds and learn about how they fit into the food chain. $5-$7. First graders and up. Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., Everett. There are still spots available as we go to press, but call to register: 425-316-8592. Thursday, May 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
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Genie meany
First, I would wish for world peace. Then, a jet pack! What would you do with three wishes? Ponder that as you watch Aladdin confront the question in SPROUTS Children's Theatre's comic musical adaptation of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Kids under 3 aren't admitted except to the Small Sibling Sunday shows, May 4 and 11, 1 p.m. $8.75. Ages 4-12. SecondStory Repertory, 16587 N.E. 74th St., Redmond. 425-881-6777. May 2-18: Fridays 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
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Cry, wolf
Oh, Peter puts the hurt on that nasty wolf, but not before a lot of great music happens! The Seattle Symphony's classical music series for elementary-age kids features Peter and the Wolf. Get there early for activities in the lobby at 10 a.m., including an instrument petting zoo. $15-$20. Ages 5-12. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. Call in advance for tix (they're getting scarce): 206-215-4747. Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m.
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Hi, hi, birdy!
They're back! Celebrate the return of migratory birds that winter in South America, dahling. This cool event at the aquarium features kids' activities and demonstrations: Saturday -- 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., diving birds; 11 a.m., meet a bird biologist; 12:30 p.m., shorebirds. Sunday --- 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., diving birds; 11 a.m., meet a bird expert/learn about backyard habitats; 12:30 p.m., shorebirds. Free with admission: $10-$15, 3 and under free. All ages. Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4300. Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Shroom school
It's Mushroom Maynia, an event so fab they've tossed in an extra "y!" Spend the day with your toadies, learning how to ID mushrooms, fascinating fungi facts, and more. Discover how to prepare tasty snacks, make spore prints, and use mushrooms in dyes and crayons. Free with admission: $8, $5 under 18, children 4 and under free. All ages. The Burke Museum,, University of Washington campus, corner of 17th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 45th Street, Seattle. 206-543-5590. Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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If you give a pig a whistle...
...oh, wait. That's something else. This is the Clearwater School's first annual Whistlepig Music Fest and BBQ, featuring music from local bands 17th Chapter, Marmalade, and others. Delicious barbecue, food and drink, and fun for all ages! 1510 196th St. S.E., Bothell. Suggested donation $10. All ages. 425-489-2050. Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m.
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good reviews or recommendations. Each event on this page is judged 100 percent on its fun factor, and is not a paid
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