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A walk in the parka

Lean into winter with a cool science event…plus, owls, bears…and a Kastner freebie!

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Polar nice Meet polar scientists, watch demos, browse exhibits and take part in a number of activities that scientists who work in the Arctic and Antarctic would do – like wearing cold-weather parkas and building igloos. Don't miss the smashing ice demo! Polar Science Weekend is presented in partnership with the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory. Free with admission. All ages. Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle. Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Just peachy James’ life is the pits – until he stumbles upon a giant peach! Nothing fuzzy about this adaptation of James and the Giant Peach, Roald Dahl’s classic fantasy tale. $13-$17. Ages 6 and up. Youth Theatre Northwest, 8805 S.E. 40th St., Mercer Island. Feb. 25-March 7; Thursdays, Fridays 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays 2:30 p.m. What a hoot! It’s a party so fun, it will have your head spinning! Learn about all things owly at the Owl Prowl Party and Walk. Enjoy children’s book readings, games and owl pellet dissections. Then hike deep into the forest to call down our resident barred owls. This is a great opportunity to have a safe and exciting night hike in the forest and to learn how to “speak” owl. Walk is limited to the first 25 registrants and is recommended for ages 5 and up. Buy tickets online here. Party is free; walk is $3-$4. All ages. Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle. Saturday, Feb. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bear with me Grab Teddy (not by the hurt arm!) and bring him down to the Teddy Bear Clinic. Bears – and other beloved stuffed animals - get a “checkup” to help alleviate their owners’ anxieties about going to the doctor. Minor animal injuries will be tended to in a mini hospital. Free with admission. All ages. KidsQuest Children's Museum, Inside Factoria Mall, Bellevue. Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Somewhat seedy Kids love this classic tale of the original eco-warrior, Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale. Book-It Theatre performs the story of the adventurous young John Chapman, who plants apple orchards out West. $7. Grades K-8. Shoreline Community College Campus Theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Building 1600, Shoreline. Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. Purim and pizza The annual SJCC Purim Carnival has 25 carnival games, an inflatable slide, cotton candy, dancing, music and prizes…and…pizza. Lots of activities for kids 5 and younger, including grogger making, edible necklaces, bouncy ball room, face painting and storytelling. Open to all. Free admission; tickets for carnival games and rides extra. Ages 12 and under. Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Sunday, Feb. 28, noon-3 p.m.



	Just chill! Getting the eye-roll from your angel child yet? That day may come, and when it does, you’ll be glad you listened to national teen expert Dr. Laura Kastner! Learn the reasons behind typical tween behavior – and the best way to cope – at this entertaining and eye-opening event. You can win a pair of tickets to Dr. Kastner’s lecture on Tuesday, March 16 at The Bear Creek School in Redmond. Enter here. Special offer: The first 20 Passporters who buy a ticket to the lecture will win a free copy of Kastner’s new book, Getting to Calm! Buy your ticket here.



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	Soundbridge for free! Visit Soundbridge, the Seattle Symphony’s musical discovery center, for free this Friday. Explore instruments, go on a musical treasure hunt, belly up to the listening bar, and stick around for musical storytelling at 1:30 p.m. All ages. Benaroya Hall, corner of Union Street and Second Avenue, Seattle. Friday, Feb. 26, noon.

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