September 2006

Highlights & Hot Tips

Editor’s Note: Event information is subject to cancellation or change. Please phone ahead to confirm event dates, times and costs.

Friday, Sept. 1

Seattle Area

Cool Blast. Animals get a cool treat today at Woodland Park Zoo. Ice treats and other favorites are fed to animals 10am-4pm (times for specific animals posted on Web site and zoo entries). Zoo hours 9:30am-6pm. Included with admission. $10.50, $7.50 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger, $4 parking. 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle. 206-684-4800. www.zoo.org.

Eastside

Kiddie Kilo Race. Friday Night Track Racing at the Marymoor Velodrome includes a race for ages 2-12. Bring a bike and a helmet, parent permission required. 7:30pm. Spectators $4, free ages 16 and younger. Marymoor Park, 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond. 206-957-4555. www.velodrome.org.

Once On This Island. Caribbean musical adaptation of The Little Mermaid, performed by students from Youth Theatre Northwest. 7pm today, 2pm and 7 pm Sat. and Sun. $13. 8805 SE 40th, Mercer Island. 206-232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.

Snohomish County

The Evergreen State Fair. Through Mon., old-fashioned fair featuring animals, carnival ($22), concerts, rodeo ($5), food, contests and exhibits. 10am-11pm, until 7pm Sept. 4. $8, $6 seniors, $4 ages 6-15, free ages 5 and younger or 90 and older, $20 family pass (two adults, up to four youths/seniors, weekdays only), other packages and discounts available, $5 parking. All admissions half-price Sept. 4. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 425-339-3200. www.evergreenfair.org.

Puppet Show. Puppet show from Kids on the Block. 3:30pm today, Sept. 20 and 27. Included with admission. $6, free ages 1 and younger. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1012. www.imaginecm.org.

Saturday, Sept. 2

Seattle Area

Bumbershoot®. Seattle’s Music and Arts Festival presents comedy, dance, art, poetry, theater, film, visual arts and music on 20-plus stages. Food, arts and crafts, kids' activities, parades and spectacles. 11am-11pm through Mon. $30, $8 seniors, disabled and ages 5-10 with adult, free younger than 5. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. www.bumbershoot.org.

Outdoor Concert at the Locks. Navy Band NW today, Westerly Band (Americana music) Sept. 3, Sleep Till Noon Band Sept. 4. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. All ages. 2-3pm. FREE. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St., Seattle. 206-789-2622 ext. 210.

Free First Saturday. Seattle Asian Art Museum is FREE first Saturdays. Watch musician, composer and sculptor Trimpin create a sculpture, then create your own artwork. Drop-in family activities 11am-2pm. Museum open 10am-5pm. 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Paramount Theatre Tour. Learn about the history and architecture of The Paramount Theatre in a behind-the-scenes tour. 10-11:30am first Saturdays. FREE. 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-467-5510. www.theparamount.com.

The Wright Answer! Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. History mixes with science in hands-on workshop devoted to the Wright Brothers. 11:15am and 1:15pm Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 17. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free younger than 5. 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.

Eastside

Annie. Enjoy the musical comedy for all ages in an outdoor amphitheater overlooking Snoqualmie Falls. 3 and 8pm today, 3pm Sun. $16, $14 seniors and students, $6 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger. Dinner $5-$16, reservations required. Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, 36800 David Powell Rd. SE, Fall City. 425-222-7044. www.foresttheater.org.

Once On This Island. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Sept. 1.

Snohomish County

Grab-A-Crab. Help catch, identify and taste crabs living off Jetty Island in Port Gardner Bay. 11am-noon. FREE, free ferry to the island at 10th St. Boat Launch, off W Marine View Dr., Everett. 425-257-8304. www.everettwa.org/parks.

The Evergreen State Fair. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. See Sept. 1.

Farther Afield

Get Out of the Rut. Northwest Trek devotes a day to the elk. Elk games and crafts, storytime and keeper talk. All ages. 9:30am-5pm. $12, $11 seniors, $8 ages 5-12, $5 ages 3-4, free younger than 3. 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville. 360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.

Olympic Music Festival. Enjoy chamber music in a farmyard setting. World-famous musicians perform classical music Saturdays-Sundays through Sept. 10. Purchase seats inside the barn or bring a picnic and sit on the lawn. Doors open 1pm, concert 2pm. $15-$26 barn seating, $10-$17 lawn seating. Service dogs only. Olympic Peninsula (directions online). 206-527-8839. www.olympicmusicfestival.org.

Sunday, Sept. 3

Seattle Area

Japanese Programming. Learn about and make unique Japanese toys. 1-4pm today and Sept. 17. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than 1. The Children’s Museum, Seattle, Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-441-1768. www.thechildrensmuseum.org.

Outdoor Concert at the Locks. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

Bumbershoot®. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

The Wright Answer! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

Eastside

Annie. Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, Fall City. See Sept. 2.

Once On This Island. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Sept. 1.

Snohomish County

Jetty Closing Activities. Help clean up Jetty Island during the annual Trash Bash. Smokey the Bear makes an appearance, and local Scouts lower the flags. Noon-4pm. FREE. See Sept. 2 for Jetty Island details.

Classic Car Show. Ogle cool classic cars at Country Village. Noon-4pm. FREE. 23730 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Bothell. 425-483-2250. www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Furry Fun Day! Make friends with animals from the Everett Animal Shelter. 2-4pm. Included with admission. $6, free ages 1 and younger. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1012. www.imaginecm.org.

The Evergreen State Fair. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. See Sept. 1.

Farther Afield

Olympic Music Festival. Olympic Peninsula. See Sept. 2.

Monday, Sept. 4

Labor Day

Seattle Area

Outdoor Concert at the Locks. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

Bumbershoot®. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

Snohomish County

The Evergreen State Fair. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. See Sept. 1.

Thursday, Sept. 7

Seattle Area

Free Museum Visit. Museum of History and Industry is FREE first Thursdays. 10am-8pm. 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 206-324-1126. www.seattlehistory.org.

Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy Japanese music from Duo En. Noon-1pm. FREE. Lobby at City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.

Snohomish County

Circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus' three-ring show. Arrive one hour early for activities, autographs and more. 7:30pm today-Sat., 11:30am and 3:30pm Sat.-Sun. $14-$76. Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 866-ECC-TIXX (332-8499). www.everetteventscenter.com.

Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts for preschoolers and their caregivers. 11am. FREE Thursdays in Sept. Sultan Library, 319 Main St., Suite 100, Sultan. 360-793-1695. www.sno-isle.org.

Friday, Sept. 8

Seattle Area

Salmon Homecoming Celebration. Join Northwest Native Americans in welcoming salmon back from the ocean. Festivities include a Pow Wow, traditional music, storytelling and dance, traditional salmon bake, traditional crafts and food booths, artists in action, environmental exhibits, traditional canoe ceremony and educational activities. 11am-9pm through Sun. Most activities FREE. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Hangar 27, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-381-9063. www.nwifc.wa.gov/salmonhomecoming.

Eastside

French Storytime. Picture books, fairy tales, songs and activities are shared in French. Ages 3-7. 11am Fridays through Oct. 13. FREE, pre-register. Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. SE, Mercer Island. 206-236-3537. www.kcls.org.

Snohomish County

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Art show, art booths, food, children’s parade (10:30am Sat.), grand parade (11am Sat.), fishing derby (8-10am Sat.), children’s area (1-5pm Sat., noon-5pm Sun.), lighthouse tours, fudge carving contest (11am Sun.), instrument petting zoo (2-4pm Sun.), fireworks (dusk Sat.) and more. 4-8pm today, noon-8pm Sat., 10am-5pm Sun. FREE. Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. 425-353-5516. www.mukilteofestival.org.

Circus. Everett Events Center, Everett. See Sept. 7.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. Farm animals, agriculture, home arts, rides, exhibits, food, grandstand and rodeo shows (rodeo parade and cattle drive 10am today). SillyVille includes train rides, kids’ rodeo (sheep riding), entertainment, tractor pull, rides and more. Toonzville contains interactive crafts and activities and special character appearances. Latino Day with Latino booths and entertainment starts noon Sept. 17. Fair: 10am-11pm Fridays-Saturdays, 10am-10pm Sundays-Thursdays through Sept. 24. $10, $7 ages 6-18 and seniors, free ages 5 and younger, $7-$8 parking. FREE 10am-noon today. Rodeo and grandstand shows priced separately. Packages available. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup. 253-841-5045. www.thefair.com.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Seattle Area

Seattle Tilth Harvest Fair. Farmers market, music, city chickens exhibit, tomato tasting (11am-1pm, $10) and garden demonstrations. Family activities include scarecrow building and hands-on crafts and games. Join the Harvest Parade (noon). Bring samples of your backyard harvest to be judged. 10am-4pm. FREE. Meridian Park, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle. 206-633-5045 ext. 2. www.seattletilth.org.

Family Program. Stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants and nature. Ages 2-7 and families. 10-10:45am. FREE. Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle. 206-543-0415. www.millerlibrary.org.

Fishermen’s Fall Festival. Celebrate the local fishing fleet. Entertainment, kids’ hands-on activities, salmon fillet challenge, survival suit team races, model boat demonstrations and more. 11am-7pm. FREE. Fishermen’s Terminal, 1900 W Nickerson, Seattle. www.seattlefishermensmemorial.org.

Architectural Tour. Seattle Architecture: Outsides & Insights is an interactive, guided introduction to architecture sponsored by Seattle Architecture Foundation. Ages 10 and older with adult. 10am-noon. $10, $12 walk-in (limited availability). Rainier Square Atrium, 1333 Fifth Ave., level 3, Seattle. 206-667-9184. www.seattlearchitecture.org.

Bicycle Saturdays and Sundays. The four-mile stretch of Lake Washington Blvd. between Mount Baker Beach and Seward Park is closed to motorized traffic 10am-6pm today and Sept. 17. FREE. Helmet sale 1-4pm, $10. 2521 Lake Park Dr. S, Seattle. 206-684-4075. www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Athletics/bikesatsun.htm.

HOGWASH. “An Improvised Tall Tale for Small Children”. Interactive performance by actors, artists and musicians, based on suggestions from the audience. 2pm Saturdays through Oct. 28. $10 per session. Historic University Theatre, 5510 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-297-1767. www.hogwashtime.com.

Arts Gumbo. MB Orchestra, performing traditional and modern Arabic music, are joined by Hands of Fatima belly dancing group (6pm). Arabic line dancing (7pm), Arab food (8pm) and the film Turtles Can Fly (PG-13, 9pm, $5). $8, $5 students and seniors. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St., Seattle. 206-760-4285. www.seedseattle.org/arts.

Model Train Show. White River Valley Museum's annual model train show features hands-on experiences for all ages. Train layouts from G scale Lionel to N scale, plus railroad artifacts from the museum's collection. 10am-4pm through Sun. $3, $2 children and seniors. Les Gove Park, 918 H St. SE, Auburn. 253-288-7433. www.wrvmuseum.org.

PAWSwalk. 5K walk with or without a dog, benefits PAWS. Dogs must be social, leashed, current on vaccinations, four months and older and not in heat. 8am registration, 10-11am walk, 11am-1pm entertainment, vendors and food. FREE, $25 suggested donation. Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 425-742-4009 ext. 833. www.pawswalk.net.

Rock & Gem Show. Puget Sound Regional Rock, Mineral & Gem Show. Gem and gold panning for kids, demonstrations, kids’ activities and more. 10am-6pm today, 10am-5pm Sun. $3 adults, $2 younger than 18 (free with adult). Admission good both days. Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 425-483-2295. www.rockandgemshow.com.

Korean Cultural Celebration. Folk songs, dance, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations and more. 11am-5pm. FREE. Seattle Center, Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.kaaw.org.

Kenmore Good Ol' Days Festival. Parade (5pm), street fair, car show, bouncy toys, food, music and fireworks (8:15pm). 10:30am-9pm. FREE. City Hall, 6700 NE 181st St., Kenmore. 425-398-8900 ext. 345. www.cityofkenmore.com.

What’s Cookin’ in Wallingford. Food festival showcasing Wallingford restaurants, live music. 4-9pm. FREE, $3 each “bite”. Wallingford’s Central District (along 45th Ave. N), Seattle. 206-632-3165. www.wallingford.org.

Rev It Up for Kids. Motorcycle show and demonstrations, entertainment, food, kids’ games and more. Benefits family service agency Atlantic Street Center. 9am-2pm. $5. Renton Motorcycles, 3701 E Valley Rd., Renton. 206-723-1301. www.atlanticstreet.org.

Antique Aircraft Fly-In. See approximately 10 pre-1945 aircraft in action, and meet the pilot/owners who fly them. 9am-4pm. FREE, Museum of Flight admission separate. See Sept. 2 for museum details.

Baby Safety Expo. Celebrate National Baby Safety Month with babyproofing information, carseat demonstrations and safety seminars. 11am-3pm. FREE. Babies “R” Us, 17500 Southcenter Pkwy., Tukwila. 206-757-1819. www.babiesrus.com.

The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and Toto find out what lies over the rainbow. 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 23, 1:30pm Sept. 10 and 24. $10-$25. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St., Burien. 206-617-2152. www.hi-liners.org.

Salmon Homecoming Celebration. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle. See Sept. 8.

The Wright Answer! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

Eastside

Aki Matsuri. Japanese cultural and educational activities features performing arts, martial arts demonstrations, exhibits and food. Children's activities include kimono/yukata dress-up, cooking, beginning bonsai and taiko drumming, calligraphy and more (some classes require pre-registration and involve a small fee). 10am-6pm today, 11am-5pm Sun. FREE. Bellevue Community College, Gym, L and R Bldgs., 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue. 425-861-7865. www.enma.org.

Grandparents Day Celebration. Information, booths, speakers and workshops, entertainment, kids’ crafts, Mad Science (noon), 5th Avenue Theatre auditions for White Christmas and more. 11am-5pm. FREE. Crossroads Bellevue, NE Eighth at 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue. 425-644-1111. www.crossroadsbellevue.com.

Doll Museum Birthday. Bring your favorite doll and help celebrate Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art’s birthday. Birthday cake, paper dolls and more. 11am-5pm. Included with admission. $7, $6 seniors, $5 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. 1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue. 425-455-1116. www.dollart.com.

Corn Maze Grand Opening. Wagon rides, storytelling, music, farm animals, refreshments, organic U-pick and farm stand. 10am-5pm. $5.50 corn maze, $1 hayride, other activities free. The South 47 Farm, 15410 NE 124th St., Redmond. 425-869-9777. www.south47farm.com.

Grandparents’ Grand Excursion. Grandparents ride Snoqualmie Valley Railroad free when accompanied by paying grandchildren through Sun. The 65-minute round trip departs from Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. $9, $8 seniors, $6 ages 2-12, free younger than 2. Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie. North Bend Depot, 205 McClellan St., North Bend. 425-888-3030. www.trainmuseum.org.

Kirkland Concours d’Elegance. View 80 rare classic automobiles from private collections and museums across the country. Proceeds benefit Evergreen Healthcare Foundation programs. 10am-4pm. $25, $10 ages 7-17, free ages 6 and younger with adult, free parking. Carillon Point, Kirkland. 425-822-7066. www.kirklandconcours.com.

Snohomish County

Touch a Truck. Explore the world of big trucks when the City of Marysville brings out their rigs. All ages. 10am-1pm. FREE. Marysville Junior High School, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. 360-651-5085. www.ci.marysville.wa.us.

Baby Safety Expo. Celebrate National Baby Safety Month with seminars and discussions. 11am-3pm. FREE. Babies “R” Us, 19500 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood. 425-672-3220. www.babiesrus.com.

Vintage Plane Fly-By. Watch vintage military airplanes from Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection when they take to the sky for a maintenance flight. Set up a lawn chair near the airport entrance on the east side. 12:30-about 1:30pm today and Sept. 23, subject to weather and operational considerations. FREE. Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Dr. NE, Arlington. 360-435-2172. www.flyingheritage.com.

Koi Show. View prize koi fish during the annual Washington Koi and Water Garden Society Koi Show’s competition and sale. 10am-6pm today, 10am-2pm Sun. FREE. Country Village, 23730 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-483-2250. www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Hot Autumn Nites. Classic car show, food and entertainment. 9am-5pm. FREE. Fountain area, downtown Edmonds. 425-776-6711. www.edmondswa.com.

Open Mic Night. Take the microphone at Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theater. Songs, instruments, skits and jokes (anything family-friendly). School age and older. 6pm. Donation requested. 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. 360-704-8348. www.timnoah.com.

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. See Sept. 8.

Circus. Everett Events Center, Everett. See Sept. 7.

Farther Afield

Family Day. Make a wild puppet based on Maurice Sendack’s book Where the Wild Things Are. All ages. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10, $8 seniors, military and students, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 6 and younger. Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 1-866-4MUSEUM (468-7386). www.museumofglass.org.

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Olympic Music Festival. Olympic Peninsula. See Sept. 2.

Sunday, Sept. 10
National Grandparents Day

Seattle Area

Jazz Picnic. Sponsored by Pony Records, featuring great jazz. Bring a picnic. Noon-5pm. FREE. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Amphitheatre, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-522-2210. www.ponyboyrecords.com.

Salmon Homecoming Celebration. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle. See Sept. 8.

Rock & Gem Show. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 9.

Model Train Show. White River Valley Museum, Auburn. See Sept. 9.

The Wright Answer! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

The Wizard of Oz. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 9.

Eastside

Cougar Birthday. Help celebrate Nashi the cougar’s 13th birthday at Cougar Mountain Zoo. 9am-5pm. $9, $8 seniors, $6.50 ages 2-12, free younger than 2. 19525 SE 54th, Issaquah. 425-392-5508. www.cougarmountainzoo.org.

Aki Matsuri. Bellevue Community College, Bellevue. See Sept. 9.

Grandparents’ Grand Excursion. Snoqualmie Valley Railroad, Snoqualmie and North Bend. See Sept. 9..

Snohomish County

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. See Sept. 8.

Circus. Everett Events Center, Everett. See Sept. 7.

Koi Show. Country Village, Bothell. See Sept. 9.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Olympic Music Festival. Olympic Peninsula. See Sept. 2.

Monday, Sept. 11

Snohomish County

Peace Tales. Storyteller Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald shares audience-participation tales from her book Peace Tales: World Folktales to Talk About. Ages 4 and older with adult. 7pm. FREE. Bothell Regional Library, 18215 98th Ave. NE, Bothell. 425-486-7811. www.kcls.org.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

Seattle

Author appearance. Alissa Quart reads from her new book Hothouse Kids: The Dilemma of the Gifted Child. 7pm. FREE. Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. 206-366-3333. www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Snohomish County

Tuesday Tales. Wear your pajamas to hear a story and create a corresponding craft. 10am-noon. Included with admission. $6, free ages 1 and younger. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006 ext. 1012. www.imaginecm.org.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Thursday, Sept. 14

Seattle

Author appearance. Eric Drachman reads from his new book A Frog Thing (recommended reading for preschool-grade 2). 10am. FREE. Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. 206-366-3333. www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Snohomish County

Preschool Storytime. Sultan Library, Sultan. See Sept.7.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Friday, Sept. 15

Seattle Area

Wurst Festival. The Great Wallingford Wurst Festival serves up bratwurst, sauerkraut and more. Includes games for all ages, inflatable rides, rock climbing wall, craft booths and entertainment. FREE. 5-10pm today, 10am-10pm Sat. St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N, Seattle. 206-633-3375. www.stbens.net/wurstfest.shtml.

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Kids learn the importance of water by exploring a maze sponsored by Seattle Public Utilities. 9:30am-5pm through Sept. 24. Included with admission. See Sept. 1 for Woodland Park Zoo details.

The Wizard of Oz. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 9.

Eastside

A Dragon’s Tale. Did the dragon steal King Midas’ gold? Find out in this performance by Bellevue Youth Theatre. Two hours with intermission. Ages 6 and older. 7pm today and Sat., 2pm Sun. $5. 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue. 425-452-7155. www.cityofbellevue.org.

French Storytime. Mercer Island Library, Mercer Island. See Sept. 8.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Seattle Area

Seattle Fiestas Patrias. Members of the Northwest's Latino community share their culture through mariachi music, salsa and folk dance, authentic food, cultural exhibits and activities. Noon-6 pm through Sun. FREE. Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion and Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-903-0486. www.seattlefiestaspatrias.org.

Family Fun Fest. Games, youth activities, food, vendors, community resources, performances and more. 1-4pm. FREE. NewHolly Youth & Family Center, 7054 32nd Ave. S., Seattle. 206-723-4073. www.atlanticstreet.org.

Book Sale. Friends of the Seattle Public Library Book Sale has over 200,000 items for sale. Most books $1. See book sale guidelines online. 9am-5pm today, 11am-4pm Sun. FREE. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Bldg. 30, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-523-4053. www.splfriends.org.

Picnic and Play Date. Community picnic and play date hosted by Laurel Tree Moms & Dads, online parenting network for NE Seattle. 3pm. FREE. Laurelhurst Playfield, 4554 NE 41st St., Seattle. www.laureltree.org.

DeafNation Expo. Touring trade show for, by, and about deaf people. Exhibitions, entertainment, seminars, workshops and children’s activities. 9am-6pm. FREE. Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall, 225 Mercer St., Seattle. www.deafnation.com.

Paul Bunyan. Puppet performance by Snapdragon Puppet Productions. 1pm. $6 parent and child, $9 per family. Alki Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-684-7430. www.cityofseattle.net/parks.

Classical Savion®. Unique tap dancing with a classical twist from Tony award winning dancer and choreographer Savion Glover. 8pm today, 3pm Sun. $30-$55. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS (2787). www.themoore.com.

Wurst Festival. St. Benedict School, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

The Wright Answer! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

HOGWASH. Historic University Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 9.

The Wizard of Oz. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 9.

Eastside

Historic Walking Tour. Guided twilight stroll includes stories of those who lived, worked and grew up in the town of Cedar Falls, birthplace of Seattle City Light. 1.5-mile roundtrip, wear walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Ages 10 and older. 7-8:30pm. $5. Cedar River Watershed Education Center, Near North Bend, directions online. 206-233-1515. crwprograms@seattle.gov.

Canine Classic. Bring your (leashed) dog to Redmond Town Center, and enjoy Walk for the Animals (10am, $20-$25), Reading With Rover and Canine Idol competition (noon). Tips to help keep dogs stress-free at the event available online. 10am-5pm. 16549 NE 74th St., Redmond. www.canineclassic.com.

A Dragon’s Tale. Bellevue Youth Theatre, Bellevue. See Sept. 15.

Snohomish County

Moonlight Beach Adventure. Scuba divers bring sea creatures to shore for visitors to see and touch, then return them to the water. Dress warmly, bring a flashlight. 7-9pm. FREE. Marina Beach, south end of Admiral Way, Edmonds. 425-771-0227. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Mutt Strut. Annual event for canines and their humans includes stunt dog performances, assistance dog demonstrations, dog training lectures, community dog walk, vendors, music and competitions. 9am-2pm. $15 per dog, FREE without a pet. Thornton A. Sullivan Park, Silver Lake, 11405 W Silver Lake Dr., Everett. 425-257-8300. www.everettwa.org/parks.

Pioneer Days. Learn old-fashioned ways to milk a cow, make a shake shingle, churn butter, wash clothes, spin and more. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $2, $1 ages 12 and younger. Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. 360-435-7289. www.stillymuseum.org.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Sunday, Sept. 17

Seattle Area

Cascade Spawning Cycle. See historic Seattle on a bicycle ride sponsored by Cascade Bicycle Club. Four routes. The four-mile Family Fry and 14-mile Chum Run are suitable for families. Registration 8-10:30am. Finish Line Festival features music, food and kids’ crafts (11am-3:30pm). Bring a bike lock. $23 ($25 at door), $5 ages 6-12 ($8 at door), free ages 1-5. Myrtle Edwards Park, 3130 Alaskan Way W, Seattle. 206-517-4826. www.cascade.org.

Bug Blast. The Burke Museum's annual celebration of bugs. Buggy displays and hands-on activities for all ages. 10am-4:30pm. Included with admission. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 ages 5 and older, free ages 4 and younger. Burke Museum, 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St., Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org.

Bicycle Saturdays and Sundays. Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle. See Sept. 9.

Seattle Fiestas Patrias. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 16.

Book Sale. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle. See Sept. 16.

Japanese Programming. The Children’s Museum, Seattle. See Sept. 3.

Classical Savion®. The Moore Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 16.

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

The Wright Answer! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 2.

Eastside

A Dragon’s Tale. Bellevue Youth Theatre, Bellevue. See Sept. 15.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Monday, Sept. 18

Seattle Area

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

Eastside

Imagination Theatre. Watch two radio dramas come to life with live actors and sound effects artists, when Jim French’s Imagination Theatre records two new productions of original radio plays for national broadcast. 7:30pm. $8.50. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900. www.kpcenter.org.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Seattle Area

Author appearance. Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson read from their new book Escape from Carnivale (recommended reading for ages 4-8). Dress like a pirate. 7pm. FREE. Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. 206-366-3333. www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

Eastside

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Borders®. 6:30-8pm. FREE. Redmond Town Center, 16549 NE 74th St., Redmond. 425-869-1907. www.readingwithrover.org.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Seattle Area

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

Snohomish County

Puppet Show. Imagine Children's Museum, Everett. See Sept. 1.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Seattle Area

Director’s Choice. Opening the season for Pacific Northwest Ballet, program includes Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free (which became the Broadway musical On the Town), William Forsythe’s contemporary piece In the middle, somewhat elevated, and George Balanchine’s neo-classical ballet Theme and Variations. 7:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays through Sept. 30, 1pm Oct. 1. $18-$145. McCaw Hall, 321 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-441-2424. www.pnb.org.

Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Third Place Books. 6:30-8pm. FREE. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. 206-366-3333. www.readingwithrover.org.

Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music from Correo Aereo. Noon-1pm. FREE. Lobby at City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

Snohomish County

Labyrinth Walk. Celebrate the autumn equinox with a labyrinth walk. Cider and snacks. Dress for the weather. 4pm. FREE. Wiggums Hollow Park, 2808 10th St., Everett. 425-257-8300. www.everettwa.org/parks.

Preschool Storytime. Sultan Library, Sultan. See Sept.7.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Friday, Sept. 22

Seattle Area

Fremont Oktoberfest. Urban Carnival (rides for adults and children), craft vendors and entertainment. Kids’ Area (11am-6pm Sat. and Sun.) includes crafts, zucchini car races, root beer garden and more. 5pm-midnight today, 11am-midnight Sat., 11am-6pm Sun. FREE. Solstice Plaza, SE corner of N 34th and Fremont Ave. N, Seattle. 206-633-0422. www.fremontoktoberfest.com.

Dollhouse Miniature Show. Dollhouses take center stage, featuring intricate displays and treasures available for purchase. 10am-5pm today, 11am-4pm Sat. $6, $5.50 seniors, $3 ages 5-12, free younger than 5. Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms, First and Republican, Seattle. www.seattledollhouseshow.com.

Harriet’s Halloween Candy. Harriet hoards Halloween candy, but learns that sharing is better. Based on novel by Nancy Carlson. Ages 5 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 12 (ASL performance 2pm Oct. 14). $16-$32. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 21.

The Wizard of Oz. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 9.

Eastside

French Storytime. Mercer Island Library, Mercer Island. See Sept. 8.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Saturday, Sept. 23
First Day of Fall

Seattle Area

Italian Festival. Celebrity chef demonstrations, food, music and dance, model Ferrari exhibit, bocce tournament and a grape stomp. Children’s activities include a pizza toss (2pm today, noon and 2pm Sun.), kids’ bocce court (11am-5pm both days) and hands-on arts and crafts activities. Kids’ stage entertainment includes an Italian singalong (noon today) and Pinocchio puppet show (1 and 3pm both days). 11am-6pm today, 11am-6pm Sun. FREE. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-282-0627. www.festaseattle.com.

Seafaring Family Fun Days. Maritime music, activities and educational events for families. All ages. 10:30am-6pm through Sun. FREE. South Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle. 206-448-0707 or 206-282-0985. www.mearcair.net/seafaring.

Otter Awareness Week. Explore the lives of otters at the Seattle Aquarium. Learn about the aquarium’s otter research. 10am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 1. Included with admission. $12.50, $8.50 ages 6-12, $5.50 ages 3-5, free ages 2 and younger. Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4300. www.seattleaquarium.org.

Author Appearance. Nathan Kumar Scott gives a dramatic storytelling performance from his new book Mangoes and Bananas (recommended reading for ages 4 and older). 4pm. FREE. All For Kids Books & Music, 2900 NE Blakeley St., Seattle. 206-526-2768. www.allforkidsbooks.com.

Bear Affair at the Zoo. Learn about the brown, sloth and sun bears at Woodland Park Zoo through keeper talks, enrichment for the bears and information on wild grizzly bears. Camping equipment gets a workout from brown bears. Teddy Bear Picnic for kids (noon today), bring lunch and your favorite toy bear. 9:30am-5pm through Sun. Included with admission. See Sept. 1 for zoo details.

Spies in the Skies! Family Fun Workshop at the Museum of Flight. Learn about spy planes and their missions, then make your own model out of household materials. 11:15am and 1:15pm today, Sun. and Sept. 30. Included with admission. See Sept. 2 for museum details.

Fremont Oktoberfest. Solstice Plaza, Seattle. See Sept. 22.

Dollhouse Miniature Show. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 22.

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 21.

Harriet’s Halloween Candy. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 22.

The Wizard of Oz. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 9.

HOGWASH. Historic University Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 9.

Snohomish County

High Seas Pirates Day. Meet SEAFAIR Pirates (and their ship 1-3pm), hunt for treasure, walk the plank, pirate storytelling and pirate crafts. Dress like a pirate. Ages 1 and older. 10am-4pm. $6.50. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006. www.imaginecm.org.

Vintage Plane Fly-By. Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington. See Sept. 9.

Farther Afield

Whidbey Island Kite Festival. Features colorful and impressive kite flying displays, beginning sportkite lessons, demonstrations, kids' kite making and a teddy bear drop for ages 10 and younger (1pm daily). 9am-5pm through Sun. FREE. Camp Casey Conference Center, 1276 Engle Rd., Coupeville. 360-678-9358. www.whidbeykites.org.

Sea Otter Weekend. Visit the sea otters at Point Defiance Zoo, and enjoy family activities. 9:30am-5pm through Sun. Included with admission. $10, $9 seniors, $8 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma. 253-591-5337. www.pdza.org.

Run Wild. Northwest Trek’s annual run includes a Kids' Dash. Check-in 7am, race 8:30am. $15-$20, Kids' Dash FREE with paying adult. No pets, strollers, in-line skates or bicycles. 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville. 360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Sunday, Sept. 24

Seattle Area

Author Appearance. Michael Hoeye reads from and signs his book Time Stops for No Mouse. 3pm. FREE. Queen Anne Books, 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N, Seattle. 206-283-5624. www.queenannebooks.com.

Italian Festival. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 23.

Bear Affair at the Zoo. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 23.

Otter Awareness Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Sept. 23.

Fremont Oktoberfest. Solstice Plaza, Seattle. See Sept. 22.

Seafaring Family Fun Days. South Lake Union Park, Seattle. See Sept. 23.

Wyland Clean Water Tour Maze. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 15.

Spies in the Skies! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 23.

Harriet’s Halloween Candy. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 22.

The Wizard of Oz. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 9.

Eastside

Rosh Hashanah for People of All Abilities. Community-wide trans-denominational service for people with developmental disabilities or persistent mental illness as well as families and friends. 2-4pm. FREE, reservations encouraged by Sept. 20. Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 206-461-3240. jfle@jfsseattle.org.

Farther Afield

The Puyallup Fair. See Sept. 8.

Sea Otter Weekend. Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma. See Sept. 23.

Whidbey Island Kite Festival. Camp Casey Conference Center, Coupeville. See Sept. 23.

Monday, Sept. 25

Eastside

Pajama Storytime. Come dressed ready for bed and enjoy stories, puppets and songs. Ages 3-7. 7pm. FREE. Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave. SE, Mercer Island. 206-236-3537. www.kcls.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Snohomish County

Puppet Show. Imagine Children's Museum, Everett. See Sept. 1.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Seattle Area

Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy classical to contemporary piano works from Byron Schenkman. Noon-1pm. FREE. Lobby at City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.

Twisted Flicks. Cheesy “B” movie shown with live, improvised dialogue, sound effects and music based on audience suggestions. All ages. 8pm through Sat. $10, $9 with non-perishable food donation. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-781-5761. www.twistedflicks.com.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 21.

Snohomish County

Family Fun Night. Family swim, arts and crafts, board games and more. 7-9pm. $12-$14 per family. Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. 425-776-9173. www.cityofmlt.com.

Preschool Storytime. Sultan Library, Sultan. See Sept.7.

Friday, Sept. 29

Seattle Area

St. Demetrios Greek Festival. All things Greek, including traditional music and folk dancing, arts and crafts, children’s games, church tours and freshly-made Greek food. Free shuttles from Seattle Preparatory School, 2400 11th Ave. E, Seattle, Northgate Park & Ride, 11203 Fifth Ave. NE, Seattle, or S Kirkland Park & Ride, 10610 NE 38th Pl., Kirkland. Noon-9pm today, 10:30am-9pm Sat., noon-7pm Sun. FREE. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E, Seattle. 206-325-4347. www.seattlegreekfestival.com.

Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See Sept. 28.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 21.

Harriet’s Halloween Candy. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 22.

Eastside

French Storytime. Mercer Island Library, Mercer Island. See Sept. 8.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Seattle Area

Walk Now. 5K walk and resource fair benefiting Cure Autism Now. 8am registration, 9:30-11:30am walk, 8am-noon resource fair. FREE, walk pledge form available online. University of Washington, Dempsey Indoor Arena, Montlake Blvd NE and NE Pacific Pl., Seattle. 888-8-AUTISM (828-8476). www.walknow.org.

America’s Walk for Diabetes. Scenic three-mile walk along Seattle waterfront. 8am registration, 9am walk. $150 suggested minimum donation. 888-DIABETES (342-2383). www.diabetes.org/walk.

The Reading Connection. Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, listen to children’s authors read from their books and make crafts. Parents learn about the importance of reading to children for healthy brain development from Group Health pediatrician John Dunn, M.D. 10:30am-noon. FREE. Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Seattle. 206-326-2800. www.ghc.org.

Big Band Broadcast. Experience a 1940s big band concert as it would have been broadcast on the radio, complete with radio announcer and vintage sponsors. 7:30pm. $24, $22 students and seniors. Kentwood High School Performing Arts Center, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Covington. 253-856-5050. www.kentarts.com.

St. Demetrios Greek Festival. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle. See Sept. 29.

Otter Awareness Week. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Sept. 23.

Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See Sept. 28.

Spies in the Skies! Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 23.

HOGWASH. Historic University Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 9.

Director’s Choice. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 21.

Harriet’s Halloween Candy. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 22.

Snohomish County

Watershed Fun Fair. Guided walks, nature crafts, face painting, informational exhibits, demonstrations and storytelling in a giant turtle tent. 11am-4pm. FREE. Yost Park, 9535 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds. 425-771-0227. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Farther Afield

Festival of Family Farms. Fifteen farms throughout Skagit County are open to the public. Tours, meet the farmer sessions, kids’ activities, pumpkin patches, hayrides, farmstands and more. Farm descriptions and directions available online. 10am-5pm today, noon-4pm Sun. FREE. 360-428-4270. www.festivaloffamilyfarms.com.

Fidalgo Bay Day. Learn about the marine ecology of Fidalgo Bay at family-friendly event. Paddleboat pool, indoor presentations, artwork, music, food and more. 10am-5pm. FREE. Seafarers Memorial Park, Port of Anacortes. 360-336-1931. http://pugetsound.org.

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