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October 2006
Editor’s Note: The calendar is prepared two months in advance. Dates, times and places of events sometimes change, so please call to confirm information. Steilacoom Apple Squeeze Tumwater Falls Harvest Festival Birds by Toikka Weekend Hot Tips Tacoma Reads Eric Carle Kids’ Day Celebration Farmers Markets Federal Way Olympia Proctor District, North Tacoma Elk Bugling Tour. Get an early morning look at Roosevelt elk bugling and snorting at Northwest Trek. Included is a special tram tour and breakfast. Ages 5 and older. 8-10am. $35 adults, $22 ages 5 to 12. Reservations required. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-7166. www.nwtrek.org. Haunted Hustle. Halloween 5 and 10K runs for ages 8 to adult. Check-in 7:30am, race time 9am. $20 registration fee. Begins at Pioneer Park, 330 S Meridian, Puyallup. 253-770-3325. www.ci.puyallup.wa.us. Thoroughly Modern Millie. This musical tells the story of a young girl who goes to New York City in search of a new life for herself. 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through Oct. 22. $23 adults, $21 students, $16 age 12 and younger. Narrows Theatre, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. 253-565-6867. www.tmp.org. Moon Over Buffalo. This backstage farce is bursting with mistaken identities, madcap misadventures and hilarious misunderstandings. Call or visit Web site for performance times. Through Oct. 15. $28 adults; $15 age 17 and younger. Theatre on the Square, 915 Broadway St., Tacoma. 253-272-2145. www.tacomaactorsguild.org. Dreamgirls. A musical Motown sensation. Hopes, ambitions and the gritty reality of show business combine in this Tony Award-winning tale of popular music in the 1960s and ‘70s. It’s an exciting time of transition and innovation as rhythm and blues combine with other musical influence to create a new, distinctly American sound. In the middle are three girls from Chicago with their dreams and disappointments as they reach for musical stardom. Ages 12 and older. 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through Oct. 15. ASL performance Oct. 13. $22 adults, $20 student. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 North I St., Tacoma. 253-272-2281. www.tacomalittletheatre.com. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Visitors experience close encounters with tigers, sharks, polar bears, beluga whales and elephants. There is also an outdoor theater and a children's exploration area. 9:30am-6pm daily through Sept. 4, 9:30am-5pm daily after Sept. 4. $10 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Pierce County residents receive discount. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma. 253-591-5337. www.pdza.org. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Open 9:30am-6pm daily. $12 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 5-12, $5 ages 3-4, free ages 2 and younger. Pierce County residents receive discount. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-7166. www.nwtrek.org. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. This month pumpkins join this Victorian-style conservatory’s core collection of 550 plant species, featuring hundreds of orchids, plus cacti, palms, cycads, ferns, mosses, riotous tropical foliage and citrus trees. 10am-4:30pm Tuesdays-Sundays. Special musical performance second Sundays 1-2:30pm. FREE, but donations welcome. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St., Tacoma. 253-591-5330. www.metroparkstacoma.org. Steilacoom Apple Squeeze. Steilacoom. See Highlights. Tumwater Falls Harvest Festival. Tumwater. See Highlights. Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 888-238-4373. www.wshs.org. Free First Thursday at the Museum of Flight. All ages. 5-9pm. FREE. Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S (next to Boeing Field), Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org. Free Thursdays at the Henry Art Gallery. University of Washington. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE. Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-543-2280. www.henryart.org. Arts Walk XXXIII. This celebration of the arts features 250 artists in 90 locations. All ages. 5-10pm. FREE. Downtown Olympia. 360-753-8380. www.olympiawa.gov/events. Family Square Dance. An inexpensive family activity that provides both a physical and mental workout. Ages 6 and older. 6:30-8:30pm. $4. Tacoma residents receive discount. South End Neighborhood Center, 7802 South L, Tacoma. 253-591-5098. www.metroparkstacoma.org. Candlelight Tour. This magical event lets visitors eavesdrop on the past as they tour the restored Hudson’s Bay Company trading post by candlelight. This year enjoy the celebration surrounding the marriage of Clerk Edward Huggins to Letitia Work. Tours 7-10pm Oct. 6 and 7. $8 adults, $6 teens, $5 ages 5 to 12, free ages 4 and younger. This event usually sells out. Order tickets by calling 253-591-5339. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. Free First Friday at Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia. Features free books courtesy of the South Sound Reading Foundation. All ages. 5-9pm. FREE. Hands On Children’s Museum, 11th Ave. and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org. Free First Friday at Children’s Museum of Tacoma. All ages. 10am-7pm. FREE for families. Children’s Museum, 936 Broadway, Tacoma. 253-627-6031. www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org. Bremerton’s First Friday Art Walk. Stroll the downtown Arts District within walking distance of the ferry. Features entertainment and refreshments. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE. Bremerton. www.visitkitsap.com. Dreamgirls. Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Native Plant Sale. The Tacoma Nature Center offers groundcover, shrubs, trees and more for landscaping yards with plants native to this area. Planting natives ensures the conservation of water resources and provides habitat for birds, mammals and insects. 9am-4pm. Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S Tyler, Tacoma. 253-591-6439. www.metroparkstacoma.org. Children's Day. This day of creative play features a wood sculpture construction booth, vegetable prints, Spiderman, and magician Jeff Evans. Pre-school to 2nd grade. 11am-2pm. FREE. Huntamer Park, Woodland Square Loop, Lacey. 360-491-0857. www.ci.lacey.wa.us. Page Ahead Presents Eric Carle. Create a tissue paper collage in the style of Eric Carle, bind a storybook, design a bookmark and enjoy readings and performances. Bring a new or gently used children's book to benefit Page Ahead and receive free museum admission. All ages. Noon-3pm Oct. 7. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258. www.tacomaartmuseum.org and www.pageahead.org. Autumn Leaves Special. Enjoy the colors of the season while being served light refreshments. Open and closed cars are available for this two-hour round trip. All ages. Today and Oct. 14. Call for departure times and fares. Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, Elbe. 888-783-2811. www.mrsr.com. Gig Harbor Art Walk. Enjoy specials and demonstrations
at Gig Harbor’s art galleries. Candlelight Tour. Fort Nisqually, Tacoma. See Oct. 6. Dreamgirls. Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Japan and Nature. Special activities at the Hands On Children's Museum celebrates health and sports in conjunction with the national traveling exhibit, Japan and Nature: Spirits of the Seasons. All ages. Noon-5pm. Included with museum admission. $6, $3 ages 10-23 months, free infants. Hands On Children’s Museum, 11th Ave. and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org. Morse Wildlife Preserve Open Trails. Situated at the headwaters of the north fork of Muck Creek, this preserve is a mosaic of forests, wetlands, meadow and remnant prairie. Families are invited to walk the trails of this natural treasure at their own pace. Noon-4pm. FREE. Call for directions. Sponsored by Tahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road, University Place. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org. Second Sunday Music Series. Enjoy music and flowers at the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. A variety of musicians, instruments and music styles are featured each month. All ages. 1-2:30pm. FREE, but donations welcome. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St., Tacoma. 253-591-5330. Dreamgirls. Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. Tacoma. See Oct. 5. Kid’s Day Celebration. See Hot Tip! Something's Afoot opens. Presented by Encore! Theater. In this satirical poke at Agatha Christie mysteries and the musical styles of the past, 10 people are stranded in an isolated English country estate during a thunderstorm. One by one they are picked off by cleverly fiendish devices. Ages 7 to adult. 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through Oct. 29. $14 adults, $10 teens, $7 pre-teens. 6615 38th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA. 253-858-2282. www.encoretheater.org. Birds by Toikka Weekend. Museum of Glass. Tacoma. See Highlights. Dreamgirls ASL Performance. Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Meeker Mansion Annual Cider Squeeze. Manual and powered cider presses are available for pressing apples, along with a farmers’ market, crafts and pumpkins. 10am-4pm. Donations requested for use of cider presses. Meeker Mansion, 312 Spring St., Puyallup. 253-848-1770. www.meekermansion.org. Healthy Baby Fair. Features the latest news on feeding, bathing and baby care. Community healthcare professionals and product consultants will offer first hand knowledge about how to keep baby healthy and happy. All ages. 11am-3pm. FREE. 2502 S 48th St., Tacoma. 253-472-4441. Seattle Lake Cruise. A two-hour cruise of Lake Union and Lake Washington. Live narration will cover history and facts of the area. See the historic houseboat community including the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat. Ages 5 and older. 11am-5pm. $27 adults, $9 ages 5-12. Tacoma residents receive discount. Departs Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 S 19th St., Tacoma. 253-305-1022. www.metroparkstacoma.org. Museum of Glass Family Day—Bird Abode. Inspired by Iittala's glass birds, this workshop invites families to work with artist Jennifer Adams to paint birdhouses that will be donated to local parks, habitats, and nature centers. All ages. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger. Museum of Glass, 1801 E Dock St., Tacoma. 253-284-4750. www.museumofglass.org. Family Kayaking Half-Day Trip. Parents and kids are paired together in double kayaks in this easy and fun adventure. Beginners welcome. Instructions and equipment provided. Ages 8 and older. 1-4:30pm. $15. Tacoma residents receive discount. Departs Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 S 19th St., Tacoma. 253-594-7847. www.metroparkstacoma.org. Parents’ Night Out. Take a break or make a date while the kids have a blast at Hands On Children’s Museum with activities, pizza and creative play. Ages 4-10. 6-9:30pm. $20 first child, $15 each additional sibling. Pre-registration required. Hands On Children’s Museum, 11th and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org. Autumn Leaves Special. Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, Elbe. See Oct. 7. Dreamgirls. Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Something's Afoot. Gig Harbor. See Oct. 13. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Come Walk With Me. A three-mile cancer benefit walk through historic downtown Sumner. All ages. 9am-1pm. $40. The first 200 walkers will receive a pink baseball cap. 906 Kincaid St., Sumner. 253-891-4260. www.sumnerdowntown.com. Dreamgirls. Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Something's Afoot. Gig Harbor. See Oct. 13. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Treasure Haunters Hayrides. Rides feature spine-chilling, classic scenes. This scary fun not recommended for ages 7 and younger. 7-11pm today, Friday and Saturday. $9 adults, $6 ages 17 and younger. Call for location. 253-841-5457. www.ci.puyallup.wa.us. Third Thursday Artwalk. Visit Tacoma’s downtown galleries. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE, including the Tacoma Art Museum, the Washington State History Museum and the Museum of Glass. Tacoma. 253-591-5341. Trimpin. Trimpin will discuss his current installation, Conloninpurple, and other sound sculptures he has created. 6pm. FREE. Museum admission free today 10am-8pm. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258. www.tacomaartmuseum.org. Dante’s Inferno opens. Staged in the Hot Shop amphitheater, this harrowing production is choreographed with actors, glassblowers and terrifying images. Ages 10 and older. 5:30pm Oct. 20-22 and 27-29. Included with admission. $10 adults, $4 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and younger. Museum of Glass, 1801 E Dock St., Tacoma. 253-284-4750. www.museumofglass.org. Something's Afoot. Gig Harbor. See Oct. 13. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Treasure Haunters Hayrides. Puyallup. See Oct. 19. ZooBoo. Take the entire pack for day-time Halloween festivities at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. This wolf-themed event will feature howl-a-thons, a hunt for treats and pumpkin carving. All ages, but designed especially for younger children. 9:30am-3pm today and tomorrow. Howl-a-thons at 1:45pm both days. Included with zoo admission. $10 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Pierce County residents receive discount. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma. 253-591-5337. www.pdza.org. Discovery Walk. This nature walk is designed for all ages, with a special invitation to grandparents. Today’s destination is Wright Park. 10-11:30am. $5. Call for directions. Sponsored by Tahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road, University Place. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org. The Great Punkin’ Express. Hunt for prize pumpkins
at Mineral Lake, search for candy in a haystack, and have pictures taken
with the Great Pumpkin. Prizes for best costume in age groups. Open and
closed cars are available for the two-hour steam train ride. All ages.
Call for departure times and fares. Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, Elbe.
888-783-2811. www.mrsr.com. Dante’s Inferno. Museum of Glass, Tacoma. See Oct. 20. Something's Afoot. Gig Harbor. See Oct. 13. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. Treasure Haunters Hayrides. Puyallup. See Oct. 19. Spooktacular. The Bremerton Symphony Orchestra presents a special October family concert. The audience is encouraged to wear costumes. 2-3pm. $22 adults, $10 youth. Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St., Bremerton. 360-373-1722. www.bremertonsymphony.org. Dante’s Inferno. Museum of Glass, Tacoma. See Oct. 20. Something's Afoot. Gig Harbor. See Oct. 13. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Narrows Theatre, Tacoma. See Oct. 1. ZooBoo. Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma. See Oct. 21. Free Thursdays at the Washington State History Museum. Tacoma. See Oct. 5. Nature Storytime. Explore the Adriana Hess Audubon Center and hear themed nature stories. Today’s topic will be Wild Families. Ages 2 and up. 10am-noon. $3 children, free for adults. Reservations required. Tahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road, University Place. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org. Who Goes Bump in the Night? Find out who goes bump in the night while experiencing a guided night hike, activities, crafts and more. Visit with nocturnal critters from Point Defiance Zoo’s collection and learn all about creatures of the night. Ages 4 to adult. $2. Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S Tyler, Tacoma. 253-591-6439. www.metroparkstacoma.org. Hoot ‘n’ Howl. This family celebration of nocturnal animals features twilight tram rides, hooting owls, lighted pathways and yummy treats. 6-10pm today and tomorrow. $10 adults, $6 ages 5-12. Reservations required by Oct. 20. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E, Eatonville. 360-832-7166. www.nwtrek.org. Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen. Celebrate Halloween in the style of past centuries with ghost stories told around a roaring bonfire. After following a trail of glowing jack-o’-lanterns, the music of a fiddle will lull guests into a sense of years gone by. Storytellers from the past will send shivers down spines as their words bring forth the spirits of the fur trade. The evenings begin with “gentler” tales and after a break for complimentary cider and cookies, stories get increasingly scarier. Guests will find out what scared people in 1855 as they listen to ghost stories the way they’re supposed to be told – outdoors and in the dark. 7-9pm today and tomorrow. $4 adults, $2 children. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. 253-591-5339. www.fortnisqually.org. Dante’s Inferno. Museum of Glass, Tacoma. See Oct. 20. Something's Afoot. Gig Harbor. See Oct. 13. Olympia Stamp Show. Features free stamps for kids. All ages. 9:30am-4:30pm. FREE. Tumwater Comfort Inn, I-5 and Tumwater Blvd., Exit 101. 360-455-0082. Morse Wildlife Preserve Community Program. Enjoy a guided hike and themed activities at this preserve of forests, wetlands, meadow and remnant prairie. Today's theme is Headin’ South. All ages. 10am-noon. FREE. Call for directions. Sponsored by Tahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road, University Place. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org. Fall Costume Party. Dress in costume and enjoy snacks and cider, decorate a cookie, play games, create art, and spruce up Halloween costumes with the help of expert face painters. All ages. Call for times and cost. Hands On Children’s Museum, 11th Ave. and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org. Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. See Oct. 27. Dante’s Inferno. Museum of Glass, Tacoma. See Oct. 20. Hoot ‘n’ Howl. Northwest Trek, Eatonville. See Oct. 27. Something's Afoot. Gig Harbor. See Oct. 13. Dante’s Inferno. Museum of Glass, Tacoma. See Oct. 20. Something's Afoot. Gig Harbor. See Oct. 13. Halloween Carnival. Ages 2-11. 6:30-8pm. FREE admission, activity tickets 25 cents. Puyallup Recreation Center, 808 Valley Ave. NW, Puyallup. 253-841-5457. www.ci.puyallup.wa.us. Proctor Treats. Parents and kids alike will enjoy Halloween as Tacoma’s Proctor District handles the hassles and lets families focus on the fun. The district closes off streets and turns the area into a trick-or-treating paradise away from traffic and other scares. All ages. 4-6pm. FREE. N Proctor St., between N 25th and 28th Streets. 253-370-1748. www.proctorbusinessdistrict.com. Tacoma Mall Trick-or-Treating. Masks allowed only on children age 12 and younger. 5pm. Tacoma Mall, Tacoma. 253-475-4566. www.simonkidgitsclub.com. Harvest Festival. Real Life Family Center presents safe family fun featuring games, coloring contests, face painting and candy. All ages. 6-9pm. FREE. South Hill Mall, 3500 S Meridian, Puyallup. 253-840-2828. www.southhillmall.com. Trick-or-Treat at Kitsap Mall. Ghosts and goblins, princesses and wizards are invited to a safe trick-or-treat and carnival event at Kitsap Mall. Mall stores will provide treats and local school organizations will provide carnival games. Ages 12 and younger. Call for time. FREE. Kitsap Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. 360-698-2555. www.ShopKitsapMall.com. Calendar Deadline Details
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