Family events -- Jan. 11

 Zoolights: 5 to 9 p.m. daily through Jan. 11, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma. Tickets are $7 at the zoo's front gate or $5.50 at any Bartell Drugs store. 253-591-5337 or www.pdza.org.

 Seattle Children's Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz": Performances are through Jan. 17, Charlotte Martin Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. $15-$40. 206-441-3322 or www.sct.org.

 Arts & Nature Family Workshop: 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Jan. 24, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. Children and parents will explore the African continent through various activities designed for families to do together. The workshop is recommended for ages 5-8 with adults. $45 for one adult and one child; $10 for each additional child; additional parent admitted free. Registration is required by Jan. 16. Forms are available online at www.theparamount.com/education.

 Putt Putt Palooza Family Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31, The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St. S.E., Olympia. Bring the whole family and putt your way through the Center. $5 per person per round (18 holes) and includes lunch. 360-753-8586.

• Father-Daughter Dance: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and again on Feb. 7, Capital High School, 2707 Conger St. N.W., Olympia. This year's theme is "A Night in the Tropics." Girls ages 3 and older and their father (or father-figures) can enjoy dancing, hot fudge sundaes and entertainment by multi-cultural dancers. Cost is $32 per couple and $12 for each additional daughter. Tickets are on sale at most Venture Bank branches. For information, call 360-866-0741.

 Daddy & Daughter Dance: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7, Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey. A special evening of music, dancing, prizes and activities for young ladies of all ages and their dads or other favorite escort. $20 per couple, $10 for each additional daughter. Space is limited; early registration is recommended. All ages welcome. 360-491-0857.

 Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes to Town: 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 24, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. $15/$30 adults, $10/$25 children. 866-332-8499 or www.comcastarenaeverett.com.

Ongoing

 2-D fun art class for ages 6-12: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sidedoor Studio, 314 Capitol Way N., Olympia. $55 for four weeks. 360-705-1818.

 Baby creative movement: Class for ages 2-31/2 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and ages 31/2-5 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Studio One Dance and Acro Centre, 3660 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey. 360-412-8225.

 Beginning ballet for ages 6-10: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Capitol City Ballet, 1802 State Ave. N.E., Olympia. 360-870-1587.

 Beginning ballet for ages 5-7: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Capitol City Ballet, 1802 State Ave. N.E., Olympia. $40 per month. Registration required. 360-357-3352.

 Center Stage Dance Academy: Offers classes in jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical and ballet for all ages. Located at 1225 Ruddell Road, Suite E, Lacey. 360-438-3710 or www.centerstagedance1.com.

 Creative movement for ages 4-6: Noon to 12:45 p.m. and 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Capitol City Ballet, 1802 State Ave. N.E., Olympia. 360-951-6725.

 Debbi's Dance, Etc.: Offers classes in swing, hip-hop, tap, jazz, ballet, modern, break dance and gymnastics for all ages. Parent/toddler classes available. Located at 6715 Martin Way E., Lacey. 360-456-6350 or www.debbisdanceetc.com.

 Fantasia Baton Twirling Corps for those in preschool through high school: Private and group classes are available at Fantasia Baton, 6305A Rich Road, Olympia. 360-459-2518.

 Hip Hop for Kids ages 5-18: Three classes for different age groups start at 4:30 p.m. Mondays, The Dance direction, 1202 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia. $38 per month. First visit is free. To register, call 360-754-3772.

 Joenastics: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, The Dance direction, 1202 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia. $38 per month. First visit is free. To register, call 360-754-3772.

 Junior jazz hip-hop: 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Studio One Dance and Acro Centre, 3660 Pacific Ave. S.E., Suite B, Olympia. 360-412-8225.

 Kids power tap: Tuesdays, High Impact Dance, 6749 Martin Way E., Lacey. $30-$35 per month. Registration required. 360-493-0707.

 Parents' Night Out: 6 to 9:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, Hands On Children's Museum, 106 11th Ave. S.W., Olympia. Relax, make plans or take the night off while the kids (ages 4-10) have a blast at the museum. $20 for the first child; $15 for each additional sibling. Pre-registration is required. 360-956-0818.

 Power Parenting: 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, Hands On Children's Museum, 106 11th Ave. S.W., Olympia. Learn parenting tips from guest speakers while your kids enjoy staff-supervised time exploring the museum. Free. Registration required. 360-956-0818.

 Preballet/creative dance, for ages 1-6: Several classes available, sorted by age group, at Johansen School of Ballet, 412 Jefferson St. S.E., Olympia. 360-943-8011.

 Tiny tot gymnastics for ages 4-6: 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Studio One Dance and Acro Centre, 3660 Pacific Ave. S.E., Suite B, Olympia. 360-412-8225.

 Tiny tot tap for ages 4-6: 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Studio One Dance and Acro Centre, 3660 Pacific Ave. S.E., Suite B, Olympia. 360-412-8225.

 Tiny tot jazz for ages 4-6: 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Studio One Dance and Acro Centre, 3660 Pacific Ave. S.E., Suite B, Olympia. 360-412-8225.

 Youth kung fu training for ages 9-15: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sidedoor Studio, 314 Capitol Way N., Olympia. $45 per month. 360-705-1818 or www.vermillion-art.com.

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