My first daughter was a breeze to potty train, once she decided for herself that she wanted to do it.
• Seattle Children's Theatre presents "Bluenose," through Dec. 14, Eve Alvord Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. $13-$33. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.
Find pumpkin patches, haunted places and other activities
Applefest & Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October, Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm, 9402 Rich Road S.E., Olympia. Join in the festivities and bob for apples, listen to buegrass music, brave the haunted house, take a wagon ride, enjoy award-winning apple cider or other delicious treats and visit the farm animals. Pumpkin patch is open daily throughout October. 360-491-7328.
Applefest & Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October, Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm, 9402 Rich Road S.E., Olympia. Join in the festivities and bob for apples, listen to Bluegrass music, brave the haunted house, take a wagon ride, enjoy award-winning apple cider or other delicious treats and visit the farm animals. Pumpkin patch is open daily throughout October. 360-491-7328.
Among the activities this week are an apple and harvest festivals.
Children's Entertainment Series sponsored by Lacey Parks and Recreation: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 5 at Huntamer Park, corner of Woodland Square Loop and Seventh Avenue, Lacey. Events: Eric Haines Comedy Mayhem, July 29; the Konzelman Family Band (bluegrass), Aug. 5. Events are free. 360-491-0857.