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One cool cat
The Thing is, it's almost Dr. Seuss's Birthday! Celebrate with the groovy duo The Harmonica Pocket, who augment their program of gentle songs for kids with hula hoops, props, lots of audience participation and some of the doc's best-loved stories. Free. All ages. Olympia Timberland Library, 313 Eighth Ave. S.E., Olympia. Thursday, Mar. 4, 10-10:50 a.m.; at the Lacey and Tumwater branches on March 6.
Under-C.S.I.
The latest crime drama isn't shown on CBS - it's on TLT! Tacoma Little Theatre presents The Incredible Undersea Trial of Joseph P. Lawnboy, a one-hour musical theater show for the kiddos. Find out what happens when a young human who is put on trial by undersea critters for "crimes against the sea." Audience members become the judge and jury and get to decide whether it's thumbs up or down for the kid -- and learn something about clean water and sustainability along the way. $15, 3 or more family tickets $10 each. All ages. 210 North I St., Tacoma. Mar. 5-14: Fridays 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m.
Kent wait!
A fabulous day of creative fun awaits families at Kent Kids Art Day! Working artists lead kids through projects such as fish prints, handmade paper and books, tie-dyed butterflies and much more. Other fun includes a roving clown and balloon artist, a giant magnetic poetry board, play area for tots, and a junk sculpture made of old car parts that kids can make music on. $10, under 2 free. All ages. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent. Saturday, Mar. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monkey, si
The popular Seattle kindie trio Recess Monkey rock Auburn with a high-energy show. Buy tickets at the Auburn Parks Administration Office, at BrownPaperTickets or at the door. $6. All ages. Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave., Auburn. Saturday, Mar. 6, 2 p.m.
I'm board
Play favorite family board games -- checkers, Monopoly, Chutes & Ladders -- and enjoy refreshments at this low-tech old-fashioned game day. Free. All ages. Wheelock Library, 3722 N. 26th, Tacoma. Saturday, Mar. 6 and Saturday, Mar. 20, 2 p.m.
Veg out
Got a pastafarian? Get a little help on the veggie front at the museum! Every Saturday this month features free nutrition-themed activities. This week: make veggie prints. Who knew they could be so much fun? Free with admission. All ages. Hands On Children's Museum, 106 11th Ave. S.W., Olympia. Mar. 6-27: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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