Starting July 1, three locations in South Snohomish County will be offering three-hour day camps for children ages 5-18. Made possible through the Nourishing Network and its partners, these free…
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From the state fire marshal’s office: Fire safety tips for preschoolers
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds parents and caregivers it is important to have a plan when there are children in your home, because during emergencies children sometimes need…
PAWS ‘Caring Creatures’ kids event March 7
Local animal welfare nonprofit PAWS is hosting an in-person program touring the “wild side” of animals and how to care for wildlife. The event, recommended for ages 5-7, will be…
Clothes for Kids volunteers sort donations for those in need
A line of donated shoes wait for young folks to try them on. Dedicated volunteers and staff spent a snowy Monday afternoon processing hundreds of donated articles of clothing and…
Parents invited to join informal Mountlake Terrace email group
Mountlake Parents group is an informal neighborhood group of parents organized through Google Groups. The creation of the email group is to help families of all ages and sizes connect…
Paws for Reading at Mountlake Terrace Library Dec. 9
Stop by to read aloud to a loving four-legged listener during the Paws for Reading event from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Mountlake Terrace Library. Children build…
New youth basketball league aims to expand opportunities for more players
PNW 3-on-3 Basketball, Snohomish and North King County’s new basketball program for kids, is partnering with Lynnwood Parks and Recreation and Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks to bring a 3-on-3…
Sky Zone to open in Mountlake Terrace later this year
Family entertainment park Sky Zone is opening a new location in Mountlake Terrace in the second quarter of 2024. Located at 24000 Van Ry Blvd., the park will be located…
South County Fire invites families to free Kids Fire Camps in August
South County Fire is hosting free pop-up Kids Fire Camps in southwest Snohomish County this summer. Kids ages 3 and up are invited to be a safety hero and join…
Tips for keeping kids safe
Following several recent child abduction attempts in Bothell, I was asked to give parents some guidance for talking to their children about safety. I am a child safety expert with…
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Sponsor spotlight: Help us finish out Coats for Kids drive
Windermere Alderwood is finishing up their coat drive with a push for new or gently used coats, size 3T -XXL. The drive ends on Feb. 15 so we only have a…
MTHS student supports foster kids with Eagle Scout project
Skyler MacKay was just four days old when he entered the foster care system. Adopted into an unsafe home, he spent five years there before going back into foster care…
City of MLT Parks and Recreation offering children’s drawing art classes starting Nov. 3
City of Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks is offering a drawing art class instructed by Jessica Carlson of Adventures in Art, starting Nov. 3. The class is for ages 7-11…
Mini cheerleader camp at MTHS Oct. 21
A mini cheerleader camp for grades K-8 is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at Mountlake Terrace High School, sponsored by the MTHS cheer team. Cost…
Short story contest for budding horror enthusiasts open now
Have a budding horror enthusiast in your house? Get them a pen and paper and have them enter the free Stinetinglers Scary Story Writing Contest. For kids ages 8-12 who…
Youth ride free on Washington State Ferries starting Oct. 1
Starting Saturday, Oct. 1, youth 18 and younger will board Washington State Ferries for free as a result of this year’s Move Ahead Washington transportation package. The law directs transit…
Everything you need to know about the 2022 Evergreen State Fair
The 2022 Evergreen State Fair is now open in Monroe, with both new and returning vendors, carnival rides, animal barns, displays and exhibits and entertainment. According to a Snohomish County…
Kids life jacket giveaway added to Aug. 18 Lynnwood Fire Camp
South County Fire and Safe Kids Snohomish County, in partnership with Seattle Children’s, will be giving away 100 life jackets for children at the Lynnwood Kids Fire Camp on Aug….
Free South County Fire kids camps Aug. 18 in Edmonds, Lynnwood
South County Fire is hosting two free Kids Fire Camps on Aug. 18 with fun safety activities for the whole family: – Edmonds Fire Camp, 1-2 p.m., downtown fire station…
Library invites children to create crafts and walk in Brier’s annual SeaScare Parade
Sno-Isle Libraries is holding a pirate-themed children’s event at the Brier Park picnic shelter on Friday, Aug. 5. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., activities, snacks and crafts will be…
South County Fire sponsoring free kids camps
South County Fire is hosting three free Kids Fire Camps in August with fun safety activities for the whole family. Kids ages 3 and up can participate in a firefighter…
PAWS Preteen Workshop helps kids learn how to care for animals
Lynnwood’s Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is hosting preteen pop-up workshops every Thursday until August 25. PAWS Preteen Workshops are a community of preteens aged 9-12 dedicated to improving the…
Casino organization providing 4,200 summer packs for families in need
Maverick Gaming, which owns several casinos throughout the region, will be giving out 4,200 summer packs June 28 for families and kids in need at its annual “School’s Out” event…
Bestselling author R.L. Stine at online library event June 15
Sno-Isle Libraries is presenting an online webinar with author R.L. Stine on Thursday, June 16 at 1 p.m. It includes a moderated conversation with Stine, who is the bestselling author/creator…
Sound Transit asks public to weigh in on proposed free youth fares
Sound Transit is asking for public feedback on a proposed policy change to implement free fares for passengers age 18 and younger. The Sound Transit Board is expected in July…