Slug Fest at Northwest Trek

when: Jun 21, 2014 - Jun 22, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

where: Eatonville, Northwest Trek, 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville, Wa

cost: Free with admission

ages: All

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Learn about the Pacific Northwest’s most valuable and misunderstood mollusk—the yellow-greenish banana slug—through a fun-filled day of sluggy activities the whole family will enjoy.

Activities are FREE with admission and include:

Slug Tattoos
Human Slug Races
Slime Art
Tentacle Headbands
Slug T-shirt Raffle
Bubbles & Slime activity
Photo Booth with props
And More!

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where: Everett, Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett, Wa

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