Things to do today and this week:
• Children ages 5 through 14 and their families can enjoy a day of fishing at the Kids Fish-In at American Lake Park. The event begins at 9 this morning at American Lake Park, 9222 Veterans Drive S.W., Lakewood. It’s $10 per child, 253-983-7887, lakewoodparksandrec.com.
• Step back in time to the mid-1800s as the royal subjects of Fort Nisqually celebrate the birthday of her majesty, Queen Victoria. It’s from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma. Admission is $4-$6. 253-591-5339, fortnisqually.org.
Check out blog.thenewstribune.com/getout for more events.