• Learn about the science of bubbles through live demonstrations and hands-on activities at Bubble Fest at Pacific Science Center starting today. Children of all ages can participate in a bubble extravaganza full of games, crafts and more. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today through Sunday at the Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle. It’s $9-$16 to get in; the activities are included with admission. Free for members; pacificsciencecenter.org.
• You don’t have to go to the beach to dig in the sand – just head out to Sand in the City at Olympia’s new Hands On Children’s Museum, 106 11th Ave. S.W. The fun begins Saturday. Check out the sculptures and vote for the “People’s Choice” award, watch master sculptors create a giant sand sculpture, enjoy live music and entertainment, take part in more than 40 hands-on crafts and activities and of course, build and play in two giant sandboxes. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, and it’s free; 360-956-0818, hocm.org.
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