Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby

Dinosaur Zoo Live: See these lifelike dinosaurs and other creates in a theatrical performance sure to thrill the kids at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. The fun, educational and entertaining show is presented by Erth Productions of Sydney, Australia. Ticket prices vary. Family packages available. Call 425-258-6766 or go to www.etix.com/erths-dinosaur-zoo-live-everett.

Snohomish Valley Festival of Pumpkins: Through Oct. 31 at Bailey’s, Bob’s, Carleton’s, Craven’s, Stocker’s, Swan’s Trail and Thomas Family farms. More at www.festivalofpumpkins.org.

Biringer’s Black Crow Pumpkins and Corn Maze: 2431 Highway 530 NE, Arlington; 360-435-5616, www.facebook.com/biringers.black.crow. Through Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Maze, kiddie slide, skeleton graveyard. Dog costume contest 2 p.m. Oct. 22.

Foster’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 at 5818 Highway 530, Arlington. Apple cannon, pumpkin slingshot and cow train on weekends only. More at www.fosterscornmaze.com.

Camano Harvest Festival at Cama Beach State Park: 11 to 3 p.m Oct. 21. Free, but parking pass required. Lots of activities for children and parents. Call 360-913-0253.

Northwest Stream Center: 600 128th St. SE in McCollum County Park, Everett. More at www.streamkeeper.org.

Imagine Children’s Museum: Located at 1502 Wall St., Everett. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Each third Friday of the month are free admission nights. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006. For holders of Electronic Benefits Transfer cards, the museum admits four people for $3 each per card per visit.

Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about classes for kids and teens.

Gene Nastri School: Music and art classes for adults and kids. More at www.genenastrischool.org.

Western Heritage Center: 14405 179th Ave. SE, Building 611 on the fairgrounds, Monroe. Explore one of the most comprehensive museums of mining, logging, agriculture and early life in the Pacific Northwest. More at www.westernheritagecenter.org.

Hibulb Cultural Center: Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free first Thursdays until 8 p.m.; 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2635; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org.

Paine Field: The Snohomish County Airport is home to several aviation attractions, including the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour, Historic Flight Foundation and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center. Find information at www.painefield.com/9/Visiting.

Outback Kangaroo Farm: 10030 Highway 530, east of Arlington. Take a tour of the farm to see kangaroos, alpacas, flying squirrels, peacocks, wallaroos and more.

The Reptile Zoo: 22715 U.S. 2, east of Monroe. Get hands-on with lizards, snakes, an albino alligator and other reptiles. More information at www.thereptilezoo.org.

Canopy Tours Northwest Zipline Adventures: Learn more about this zipline outing through the woods on Camano Island by visiting canopytoursnw.com. Or call 360-387-5807.

High Trek Adventures: An aerial ropes course and zip lines at Paine Field Community Park, 11928 Beverly Park Road, Everett. Three levels of difficulty with 60 different obstacles. Longest zip line travels 250 feet. For ages 4 and up. More at www.high trekeverett.com.

Museum of Pop Culture: The museum (formerly EMP) at the Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Ave. N., has current exhibits about science fiction and fantasy, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Star Trek, indie games, the Seattle Seahawks, horror films and more. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More at www.mopop.org. Featured is the Jim Henson Exhibition — Imagination Unlimited.

Museum of History & Industry: Located at 860 Terry Ave., at the south end of Lake Union, Seattle. The It’s Raining Cats and Dogs exhibit, which runs through May 31, takes a closer look at the history of Puget Sound through the stories of cats and dogs. Guaranteed fun for animal lovers. More information is available at mohai.org.

Burke Museum: The museum is at the corner of NE 45th Street and 17th Avenue NE in Seattle. Great exhibits about natural history and culture. More at www.burkemuseum.org.

Pacific Science Center: The center, at 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle, is the national pilot location for a new mobile adventure game called “Tomorrow Corps” from Artifact Technologies. Play the game for free. More information is at www.pacificsciencecenter.org. Or call 800-664-8775.

Woodland Park Zoo: See Lulu, the zoo’s baby giraffe, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. daily at the giraffe barn. The zoo is at 5500 Phinney Ave. N. More at www.zoo.org.

Seattle Aquarium: Aquarium Halloween is Oct. 28-29 at the aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way. Put on your costume and join the staff for creepy games and activities, face painting, treats and two kinds of pumpkin carving demonstrations — on land and underwater. The aquarium is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For a schedule of activities, go to www.seattleaquarium.org.

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