Today

Polar Bear Swim

Immerse yourself neck-deep in the lake and get a "Patch of Courage" from the Parks Department, registration 11:30 a.m., event at noon, Matthews Beach Park, Northeast 93rd Street and Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle; free. 206-684-4075.

New Year's Kite Flying

Protest the Bowls kite event by the Washington State Kitefliers Association, 10 a.m.-dusk, Golden Gardens Park, 8498 Seaview Place N.W., Seattle. www.wka-kiteflyers.org.

Holiday With Lights

Decorations, holiday music, food, visits with Santa and amusement-park rides, 6-10 p.m. today, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; $14.99-$16.99. 253-661-8001 or www.wildwaves.com.

Sumatran tiger cubs

The endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born in September are on indoor display in the Adaptations Building, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily; the zoo is open 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, including holidays, Woodland Park Zoo, 601 N. 59th St., Seattle; $7-$10, coupon for winter discount admission available on Web site. 206-684-4800 or www.zoo.org.

Seattle Aquarium

Winter Break Fantastic Fishtival with arts and crafts activities, storytelling and information highlighting a different sea creature each day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow, Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, Waterfront Park, Seattle, $5.25-$11.50. 206-386-4320 or www.seattleaquarium.org.

Winterfest at Seattle Center

Train display and entertainment, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and tomorrow, Seattle Center House; ice rink, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. tomorrow, Fisher Pavilion, $2-$7. 206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com.

Museum of Flight

Blackbird Tip-to-Tail special tours of the museum's unique M/D-21 Blackbird and Drone, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and tomorrow; The Wright Answer family-fun workshop to learn about aviation pioneers the Wright brothers, 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. today and tomorrow; Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $7.50-$12. 206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org.

Bellevue's Magic Season

Wells Fargo Ice Arena, open air with heated viewing areas, noon-7 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow, Downtown Bellevue Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., $8, cash only, includes skate rental. 425-453-1223.

Zoolights, Point Defiance Zoo

Light displays, entertainment and access to new facilities at the zoo, 5-9 p.m. today and tomorrow, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $4.50. 253-591-5337 or www.pdza.org.