Shoe thing
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s romantic version of Cinderella is a perfect intro to the art form for kids — and you’ll find family activities an hour before each matinee. Look for $15 tickets for under-25’s (select performances only). Feb. 4–13, 2 p.m. Matinees on Feb. 5 and 12, 1 p.m. Matinees on Feb. 6 and 13. $27–$165. McCaw Hall, Seattle Center. pnb.org
Fair weather
Talk to a doc, visit the Teddy Bear Clinic, do arts and crafts, sit in on a story time and don’t miss Caspar Babypants’ performance (2 p.m.) at the Healthy Kids/Healthy Families Fair. Saturday, Feb. 5, noon–4 p.m. Bellevue College cafeteria, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue. bellevuecollege.edu/health/parented
Heart-y party
Watch as zoo critters nom Valentine’s Day treats as part of the zoo’s enrichment program, which keeps the animals healthy and happy by introducing them to new toys, food and even smells. Saturday, Feb. 12; visit pdza.org for treat schedule. Free with admission. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma.
Ice job
Big names on hand to celebrate the 25th anniversary tour of Smucker’s Stars on Ice include Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek and Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and many others. They’re at KeyArena in Seattle for one show only! Friday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
Snow way
Join Metro Parks Tacoma for a kid-friendly mashup of snowshoeing, family time and basic animal-tracking instruction! Fee includes gear, expert help and transpo from Metro Parks Headquarters. Sunday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Ages 7 and older. Residents $18, non-residents $20. 253-594-7847
