KIDS READERS’ CHOICE MARINE LIFE CENTER
1801 ROEDER AVE., STE. 100, BELLINGHAM, 360.671.2431
In a place as water-focused as Bellingham—we love to be in the water, on the water, looking at the water…you name it, we love it!— it’s crucial to have understanding and compassion for the creatures that make our waters their homes. Enter: the Marine Life Center, where anyone can learn about and even touch marine animals, free of charge. In recent years, they’ve hosted everything from nudibranchs to sculpin fish, and even a giant Pacific octopus named Sherlock!
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BRONZE: FAMILY INTERACTIVE GALLERY (FIG)
FAIRHAVEN TOY GARDEN
BEST TOY STORE
909 HARRIS AVE., BELLINGHAM, 360.714.8552, FAIRHAVENTOYGARDEN.COM
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1200 ELLIS ST., BELLINGHAM 360.676.1355, LOVINGSPACESCHOOL.ORG
SILVER: LAUNCHING SUCCESS BRONZE: YEAGER’S SPORTING GOODS
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SILVER: GENERATIONS EARLY LEARNING & FAMILY CENTER BRONZE: THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY
EDITOR'S PICK MOST ELECTRIFYING LEARNING EXPERIENCES These electrifying experiences are sure to keep you busy this fall. Here are a few ideas to spark your curiosity. The SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention is a unique museum dedicated to the history of electricity and its impact on our world. With interactive exhibits and live demonstrations, SPARK is a fun and educational experience for all ages—which is why it won Silver for Best Museum! Or if astronomy is your jam, embark on a celestial adventure at the Western Washington University Planetarium. Here, you can explore the universe, learn about stars and planets, and witness spectacular space shows. 90
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