September 2007
Editor’s Note: Event information is subject to cancellation or change. Please phone ahead to confirm event dates, times and costs.
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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. $35, $10 seniors, disabled and ages 6-10 with adult, free younger than age 5. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-281-7788. www.bumbershoot.org.
Outdoor Concert at the Locks. The Mood Swings today, The Dissonance Sun., Michael Clune & Sleep till Noon Band Mon. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. All ages. 2-3pm. FREE. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St., Seattle. 206-789-2622 ext. 210.
Air Force Weekend. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Air Force at the Museum of Flight. See Air Force jets up close and meet the people who fly them. 10am-5pm through Mon. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free younger than age 5. 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.
Family Storytime. Back to School in the Garden includes stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants and nature. Ages 2-7 and parents. 10-10:45am. FREE. Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle. 206-543-0415. www.millerlibrary.org.
Blues for Food Fest. Festival features blues and Zydeco bands, food, children’s activities (11am-3pm), compost demonstrations and more. Alcohol-free venue. Bring organic vegetable donations. Proceeds benefit P-Patch Trust. 11am-7pm. $20, $10 ages 12 and younger. Magnuson Park Amphitheatre, 6344 NE 74th St., Seattle. 206 234-2861. www.brownpapertickets.com.
Free Museum Visit. Explore the Seattle Asian Art Museum exhibit Shu: Reinventing Books in Contemporary Chinese Art, enjoy storytelling in the galleries and create your own work of art using wacky words. Ages 5-11 and their adults. 11am-2pm. FREE, drop-in. 1400 E Prospect St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Twisted Flicks. Cheesy “B” movie shown with live, improvised dialogue, sound effects and music based on audience suggestions. All ages. 8pm. $10, $9 with non-perishable food donation. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-781-5761. www.twistedflicks.com.
Eastside
Salsa Celebration. Salsa tasting, wagon rides, storytelling, corn maze, farm animals and refreshments. FREE. Organic u-pick and farm stand produce available. 11am-3pm through Sun. The South 47 Farm, 15410 NE 124th St., Redmond. 425-869-9777. www.south47farm.com.
Crafts for Kids. Visit Lakeshore Learning for crafts. Ages 3 and older. 11am-3pm Saturdays. FREE. Lakeshore Learning, 11027 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 425-462-1671. www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Farm Tour. Take a tour of 21 Acres farm. Walk trails, meander the wildlife corridor and see what’s currently growing. Bring picnic lunch, enjoy free farm salad. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes. 9am-2pm, tours on the hour. FREE. 13701 NE 171st St., Woodinville. www.21acres.org.
Meet Me in St. Louis. Enjoy this all-ages musical comedy 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. 425-736-7252. www.foresttheater.org.
Once Upon a Mattress. Comic retelling of The Princess and the Pea is performed by students from Youth Theatre Northwest. 2pm and 7pm through Sun. $13. 8805 SE 40th, Mercer Island. 206-232-4145. www.youththeatre.org.
North Sound
The Evergreen State Fair. Daily through Sept. 3, old-fashioned fair features animals, carnival ($25-$28), concerts, rodeo (today-Mon., $7), food, contests and exhibits. 10am-11pm today-Sun., 10am-7pm Mon. $9, $7 seniors, $5 ages 6-15, free ages 5 and younger, packages and discounts available. All admissions discounted Sept. 3. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-805-6700. www.evergreenfair.org.
Vintage Plane Fly-By. Watch historic aircraft 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, subject to weather and operational considerations. FREE. Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Dr. NE, Arlington. 360-435-2172. www.flyingheritage.com.
South Sound
Street Scramble. Search for 30 mapped checkpoints in Puyallup (on foot or bike) at this urban orienteering event. At each checkpoint find the answer to a multiple-choice question. Search for 90 minutes or three hours. Refreshments included. Rules and tips online. 9:30am check-in, 10am start. $15, $10 youth, $5 child, $30 family, $5 more day of event, pre-registration encouraged. Pioneer Park, 300 S Meridian, Puyallup. 206-291-8250. www.streetscramble.com.
Summer Sounds Outdoor Cinema. Entertainment, Tacoma Idol contest and film Eragon (PG). 6:30pm. FREE. Vassault Park, N 37th and Vassault, Tacoma. 253-305-1062. www.metroparkstacoma.org.
Cinderella. Presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre with a cast of local children. Preschool-age 5. 3pm and 7pm. $5. Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th St., Kent. 253-856-5050. www.kentarts.com.
Farther Afield
Saturday Storytime. Storytime for ages 3 and older with beloved retired Kindergarten teacher Kathy Dunn includes her favorite books and a talk about the school year ahead. Refreshments included. 11am. FREE. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-5332. www.eagleharborbooks.com.
Get Out of the Rut. Watch clashing antlers, snorting and bugling during the rutting (mating) season for many of the animals in Northwest Trek’s free-roaming area. Games, crafts, storytime and park-wide scavenger hunt. All ages. 9:30am-5pm through Mon. $13.50, $12.50 seniors, $9 ages 5-12, $6 ages 3-4, free younger than age 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. 9. Purchase seats inside the barn or bring a picnic and sit on the lawn. Doors open 1pm, concert starts 2pm. Barn seating $15-$24, lawn seating $10-$15. No dogs allowed except service dogs. Olympic Peninsula (directions online). 206-527-8839. www.olympicmusicfestival.org.
Seattle Area
Family First Sunday. Family activities include a craft project for kids at Seattle Aquarium. Today’s program is Sensational Seastars. 11am-3pm. Included with admission. $15, $10 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4300. www.seattleaquarium.org.
Walk for Sickle Cell Disease. Walk 2.5 miles to raise money and awareness to fight sickle cell disease. 9am. $20, $15 seniors and children, pre-register. Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle. 206 987-6972. www.nwsicklecell.org.
Bumbershoot. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 1.
Air Force Weekend. Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 1.
Outdoor Concert at the Locks. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle. See Sept. 1.
Eastside
Salsa Celebration. The South 47 Farm, Redmond. See Sept. 1.
Once Upon a Mattress. Youth Theatre Northwest, Mercer Island. See Sept. 1.
Meet Me in St. Louis. Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, Fall City. See Sept. 1.
North Sound
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. Free ferry to Jetty Island at 10th St. boat launch off W Marine View Dr., Everett. 425-257-8300. www.everettwa.org/parks.
The Evergreen State Fair. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. See Sept. 1.
South Sound
South Park Centennial Dance. Two bands provide dance music to commemorate Metro Parks Tacoma’s centennial. Watch local dance students, enjoy refreshments and dance the afternoon away. 3-6:30pm. FREE. South Park, 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma. 253-591-5299. www.metroparkstacoma.org.
Farther Afield
Get Out of the Rut. Northwest Trek, Eatonville. See Sept. 1.
Olympic Music Festival. Olympic Peninsula. See Sept. 1.
Monday, September 3 -- Labor Day
Seattle Area
Bumbershoot. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 1.
Outdoor Concert at the Locks. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle. See Sept. 1.
Air Force Weekend. Museum of Flight, Seattle. See Sept. 1.
Eastside
Labor Day Train. Special weekday run of the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad today. 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.
North Sound
The Evergreen State Fair. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. See Sept. 1.
Farther Afield
Get Out of the Rut. Northwest Trek, Eatonville. See Sept. 1.
Seattle Area
Celestial Viewing. Take a tour of the Theodor Jacobsen Observatory, listen to a talk on the solar system or another topic, and join University of Washington undergraduates and the Seattle Astronomical Society in viewing celestial objects through the open dome (weather permitting). 9-11pm today and Sept. 19. FREE, reservations suggested. Limited parking available in lots N1, N4 and N5 (parking fee may be charged). University of Washington, 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th, Seattle. 206-685-7856. larsen@astro.washington.edu.
Storytime. Enjoy storytime with Miss Erin at Barnes & Noble. 11am Wednesdays. FREE. Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Suite 107, Seattle. 206-264-0156. www.bn.com.
Seattle Area
Free Museum Visits. The Burke Museum is FREE 10am-8pm first Thursdays. NE 45th St. and 17th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org. Museum of History and Industry is FREE 10am-8pm first Thursdays. 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle. 206-324-1126. www.seattlehistory.org. Experience Music Project, along with Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame are FREE 5-8pm first Thursdays. 325 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle. 206-770-2700. www.emplive.org. Wing Luke Asian Museum is FREE 11am-4:30pm first Thursdays. 407 Seventh Ave. S, Seattle. 206-623-5124. www.wingluke.org. Seattle Art Museum is FREE 10am-9pm first Thursdays. 1300 First Ave., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org. The Henry Art Gallery is FREE 11am-8pm Thursdays. Western edge of University of Washington, 15th Ave. NE and NE 41st St., Seattle. 206-543-2280. www.henryart.org.
Seattle Presents. Bring lunch and enjoy an outdoor concert. Miho & Diego Duo today, Supersones Sept. 20. Noon-1:30pm. FREE. City Hall Plaza, 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle. 206-684-7171. www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents.
North Sound
Bellobration. The newest show of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus features comic daredevil Bello in a whimsical storyline that blends circus tradition and modern entertainment. Arrive one hour early for activities, autographs and more. 7:30pm today-Fri., 11:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm Sat., 1pm and 5pm Sun. $14-$76. Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 866-ECC-TIXX (332-8499). www.everetteventscenter.com.
Seattle Area
Salmon Homecoming Celebration. Join Native Americans in welcoming salmon back from the ocean. Fifteenth annual celebration includes a Pow Wow, traditional music and dance, storytelling, salmon bake, arts and crafts, artists in action, environmental booths, traditional canoe ceremony and more. 9:30am-6pm today, 10am-10pm Sat., 10am-6pm Sun., times approximate. FREE. Waterfront Park, 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-381-9063. www.salmonhomecoming.com.
Outdoor Evening Concert. Musical entertainment features professional musicians performing with students from area colleges, high schools and middle schools. 5-7pm Fridays through mid-Oct. FREE. Northcut Landing, 5001 25th Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-632-3789. www.northcutlanding.com.
Eastside
Free Museum Visits. KidsQuest Children’s Museum is FREE 5-8pm Fridays. Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org. Bellevue Arts Museum is FREE 5:30-9pm first Fridays. 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org.
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-adult. 6-8:30pm through Sat. $5. Cedar River Watershed Education Center, near North Bend, directions online. 206-233-1515. www.cedarriver.org.
Author Appearance. David Lubar, author of Hidden Talents and the “Weenie” books, reads his latest campfire stories at a weenie roast complete with fake campfire and flashlights. Books available for sale to be autographed. Ages 7 and older. 4pm. FREE. Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. NE, Sammamish. 425-836-8793. www.kcls.org.
The Sound of Music. The Attic Theatre presents the beloved classic, based on the book The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp. 7:30pm Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2:30pm Saturdays-Sundays through Sept. 23. $20, $15 seniors and students. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE Sixth St., Bellevue. 206-325-6500. www.theattictheatre.org.
North Sound
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Art show, art booths, food, children’s parade (10:30am Sat.), grand parade (11am Sat.), children’s area (1-5pm Sat., noon-5pm Sun.), fireworks (8pm 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.
Bellobration. Everett Events Center, Everett. See Sept. 6.
South Sound
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 and more. Toonzville contains interactive games and activities and special character appearances. Fiestas Patrias Latino Celebration with Latino booths and entertainment, noon-9pm Sept. 16. Fair: 10am-11pm Fridays-Saturdays, 10am-10pm Sundays-Thursdays through Sept. 23. $10, $8 ages 6-18 and seniors, free ages 5 and younger, $8-$10 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.
Free Museum Visit. Children’s Museum of Tacoma is FREE 10am-7pm first Fridays. 936 Broadway Ave., Tacoma. 253-627-6031. www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org.
Farther Afield
Free Museum Visit. The Hands On Children’s Museum is FREE 5-9pm first Fridays. Watercolorist Pete Bryan presents 6-8pm. 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.
Seattle Area
Seattle Tilth Harvest Fair. Farmers market, music, city chickens exhibit, tomato tasting (11am-1pm, $15, pre-register), food, vendors and garden demonstrations. Family activities include hands-on crafts and games. Join the Harvest Parade (noon). 10am-4pm. FREE. Meridian Park, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle. 206-633-5045 ext. 2. www.seattletilth.org.
Back-to-School Zoo Treats. Woodland Park Zoo’s animals receive back-to-school themed treats, and elephant and raptor keepers demonstrate some of their training techniques. Find specific times and locations online and at zoo entries. 10am-3pm through Sun. Included with admission. $15, $10 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle. 206-684-4800. www.zoo.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 9am-6pm today and Sept. 16. FREE. 2521 Lake Park Dr. S, Seattle. 206-684-4075. www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Athletics/bikesatsun.htm.
Walk on the Wild Side. Explore Olympic Sculpture Park with naturalists from Woodland Park Zoo. All ages. 2-3pm. FREE, pre-register. Alvord Art Lab, Western Ave. and Broad St., Seattle. 206-654-3121. www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Korean Cultural Celebration. Folk songs, dance, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations and more. 11am-7pm. FREE. Seattle Center, Center House, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-684-7200. www.koamartists.org.
Rock & Gem Show. Seattle Regional Rock & Gem Show. Gem hunting for kids, demonstrations, kids’ activities and more. 10am-6pm today, 10am-5pm Sun. $5, $2 younger than 18 (free with adult), $7 per family, admission good both days. Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 425-483-2295. www.rockandgemshow.com.
PAWSwalk. 5K walk with or without a dog, benefits PAWS. Kids’ fun zone, dog agility, dog model search, vendors and more. 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.
Arts Gumbo. UMO Ensemble presents the irreverent production Zen Tales. Clowns tackle ancient Buddhist, Zen and Sufi stories through mask, movement, music and text. Followed by audience workshop on Sumi painting and calligraphy, and Zen food. 5-8pm. $8, $5 students and seniors. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St., Seattle. 206-725-7517. www.seedseattle.org/arts.
SAM Family Fun. Explore the galleries at Seattle Art Museum and enjoy a family activity. Ages 5-11 and parents/guardians. 9:30-11:30am. FREE. 1300 First Ave., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.
The Music Man. Meredith Wilson’s classic musical is presented by the Hi-Liners. 7:30pm Fridays-Saturdays through Sept. 22, 1:30pm Sept. 9 and 23. $15-$25. Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St., Burien. 206-617-2152. www.hi-liners.org.
Lone Star Love. This new musical en route to Broadway sets Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor in post-Civil War Texas. Parental guidelines available online (rated PG, ages 10 and older). 7:30pm Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays, 1:30pm and 7pm Sundays, through Sept. 30. $20-$77. 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave., Seattle. 206-625-1900. www.5thavenuetheatre.org.
Salmon Homecoming Celebration. Waterfront Park, Seattle. See Sept. 7.
Eastside
Aki Matsuri. Tenth annual Japanese cultural and educational festival for all ages features performing arts, martial arts demonstrations, exhibits and food. 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.
Newcastle Days. Music, fireworks (9pm today), pony rides, car show (11am-4pm Sun.), arts and crafts, inflatable toys and family entertainment. Noon-9pm today, noon-5pm Sun. FREE. Lake Boren Park, SE 84th Ave., Newcastle. www.ci.newcastle.wa.us.
Kiddie Kilo Race. Friday Night Track Racing at the Marymoor Velodrome includes a FREE race for ages 2-12. Bring a bike and a helmet, parent permission required. 7:30pm, cancelled if rain. Spectators $4, free ages 16 and younger. Marymoor Park, 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond. 206-957-4555. www.velodrome.org.
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.
Preschool Open House. New parents of newborn-12 months can meet the staff of Woodinville Family Preschool. 10am-1pm. FREE. 23713 49th Ave. SE, Bothell. 425-481-9707 ext. 3. www.woodinvillefamilypreschool.org.
Historic Walking Tour. Cedar River Watershed Education Center, near North Bend. See Sept. 7.
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
North Sound
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.
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.
Everyone Gets to Play Day. Family day of healthy activities includes 5K run (7am), healthy body fair (10am), soccer jamboree and sports clinics. Ends with the Running of the Balls, a tennis ball race down the Main St. hill ($5 per ball). 7am-8pm. FREE. Various downtown Edmonds locations. 425-775-2633. www.skyc.net.
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 is welcome. School age and older. 6pm. Donation requested. 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. 360-704-8348. www.timnoah.com.
Thomas & Friends™. A special screening of five never-before-seen episodes from the Thomas & Friends TV series, includes sing-along, trivia and more. 10am. $7, free younger than 2. Everett Mall 16, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. www.fathomevents.com.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. See Sept. 7.
Bellobration. Everett Events Center, Everett. See Sept. 6.
South Sound
Model Railroad 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. 11am-4pm through Sun. $3, $2 children and seniors. Les Gove Park, 918 “H” St. SE, Auburn. 253-288-7433. www.wrvmuseum.org.
Family Day: Flippity-Flip. Visit the Museum of Glass to create an animated flipbook. All ages. 1-4pm. Included with admission. $10, $8 seniors, military and students, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger, $30 family (two adults, up to four younger than age 18). 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 866-4MUSEUM (468-7386). www.museumofglass.org.
Thomas & Friends™. A special screening of five never-before-seen episodes from the Thomas & Friends TV series, includes sing-along, trivia and more. 10am. $7, free younger than 2. Longston Place Stadium 14, 13317 Meridian St. E, Puyallup. www.fathomevents.com.
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Farther Afield
Parents Night Out. Kids enjoy fun activities, pizza and juice, craft project and creative play at the Hands On Children’s Museum. Ages 4-10 (potty trained). $20, $15 siblings, pre-register. 6-9:30pm. 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.
Troop to Trek. Active duty military personnel and their families as well as military retirees get half-price admission today at Northwest Trek. 9:30am-5pm. Regular admission: $13.50, $12.50 seniors, $9 ages 5-12, $6 ages 3-4, free younger than 3. 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville. 360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.
Howl-In. Mini wolf sanctuary tours, children’s activities, entertainment, storytelling, crafts and howling contest with the wolves. Food available for purchase. All ages. Gates open 5:30pm, activities 6-9pm. $15, $8 ages 3-12, free younger than age 3, pre-register. Overnight camping $15 per campsite, pre-register. Wolf Haven International, 3111 Offut Lake Rd., Tenino. 360-264-4695 ext. 222. www.wolfhaven.org.
Olympic Music Festival. Olympic Peninsula. See Sept. 1.
Sunday, September 9 - National Grandparents Day
Seattle Area
Bug Blast. The Burke Museum's annual celebration of bugs. Buggy displays and hands-on activities for all ages. TV and radio host Ciscoe Morris gives an energetic talk/puppet show on bugs (1pm). 10am-4pm. Included with admission. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students and youth, free ages 4 and younger. Burke Museum, 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St., Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org.
Jazz Picnic. Sponsored by Pony Records, featuring great jazz. Bring a picnic. Noon-5pm. $10 suggested donation. Warren G. Magnuson Park Amphitheatre, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-522-2210. www.ponyboyrecords.com.
Author Appearance. David Lubar signs his new book The Curse of the Campfire Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales. 2pm. FREE. Barnes & Noble, Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Suite 107, Seattle. 206-264-0156. www.bn.com.
Back-to-School Zoo Treats. Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Salmon Homecoming Celebration. Waterfront Park, Seattle. See Sept. 7.
Rock & Gem Show. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
The Music Man. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 8.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Kirkland Concours d’Elegance. View rare classic automobiles from private collections and museums across the country. Proceeds benefit Evergreen Healthcare and Children’s Hospital. 11am-4pm. $25, $10 ages 7-17, free ages 6 and younger with adult, free parking. Carillon Point, Kirkland. 425-822-7066. www.kirklandconcours.com.
Aki Matsuri. Bellevue Community College, Bellevue. See Sept. 8.
Newcastle Days. Lake Boren Park, Newcastle. See Sept. 8.
Grandparents’ Grand Excursion. Snoqualmie Valley Railroad, North Bend. See Sept. 8.
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
North Sound
Koi Show. Country Village, Bothell. See Sept. 8.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo. See Sept. 7.
Bellobration. Everett Events Center, Everett. See Sept. 6.
South Sound
Bank to Bay. Course includes live music along a scenic route. 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk and 1K Kids’ Dash. 9am. $25, Kids’ Dash FREE. Pacific Ave. between 15th St. and 17th St., downtown Tacoma. 253-305-7396. www.banktobay.com.
Model Railroad Show. White River Valley Museum, Auburn. See Sept. 8.
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Farther Afield
Olympic Music Festival. Olympic Peninsula. See Sept. 1.
Seattle Area
Silent Movie Mondays. Three silent films from the early career of Charlie Chaplin, known for his trademark mustache, oversized trousers and shoes, bowler hat and cane. Accompanied by Dennis James on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. 7pm Mondays through Oct. 1. $12, $9 students and seniors. The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS (2787). www.theparamount.com.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
Storytime. Barnes & Noble, Pacific Place, Seattle. See Sept. 5.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
North Sound
Home School Fossil Dig. Home school students can dig for fossils at a special price today and Sept. 25. $5 per specimen (normally $8.99). No pre-registration required. Dig It! The Fossil Workshop, Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. 425-423-8506. www.digitfossils.com.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
South Sound
Mommy & Me Tea. Join other moms with babies 6 months and younger for socializing and tea. Parent/child specialist available for parenting support. 1-2pm. FREE. Bates Technical College, south campus, 2201 S 78th St., Tacoma. 253-680-7511. www.bates.ctc.edu/homefamily.
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
The Great Wallingford Wurst Festival. 25th annual fest includes food, rides, games and prizes, craft vendors, book sale, entertainment and more. FREE. 4-10pm today, 10am-10pm Sat. St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N, Seattle. 206-633-3375. www.stbens.net.
Parents Night Out. Shoreline/South County Family YMCA offers an evening of games, art project, dinner and a movie for ages 4-12. 6:15-10pm. $10. 1220 NE 175th, Shoreline. 206-364-1700. www.shorelineymca.org.
Family Night. West Seattle Family YMCA offers an evening of swimming, tumbling and bounce house for families. 6:30-8:30pm. Bring canned food or diaper donation. 4515 36th Ave. SW, Seattle. 206-935-6000. www.westseattleymca.org.
Summercamp! Seattle premiere of a fun film about pre-teens at summer camp. All ages. 7pm and 9:15pm weekdays through Wed., 3pm and 5pm Sat. and Sun. $8,50, $6 seniors and children. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 206-329-2629. www.brownpapertickets.com.
Disney’s High School Musical. Brainy new student Gabriella and basketball team captain Troy share a love for singing. Based on the Emmy Award-winning television film. Ages 8 and older. 7pm Fridays, 2 and 5:30pm Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 24, plus 7pm Thursdays Oct. 11-25 (Family Date Night Dinner Oct. 12, ASL performance 2pm Oct. 13). $20-$40. Seattle Children’s Theatre, 201 Thomas St., Seattle. 206-441-3322. www.sct.org.
To Kill a Mockingbird. Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Ages 12 and older. Low-price previews today-Sun. and Sept. 18, pay-what-you-can Sept. 20. Opens Sept. 19, 7:30pm Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8pm Fridays, 2pm and 8pm Saturdays, 2pm and 7:30pm Sundays through Oct. 28. $10-$50. The Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-269-1900. www.intiman.org.
Outdoor Evening Concert. Northcut Landing, Seattle. See Sept. 7.
The Music Man. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 8.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
North Sound
Free Museum Visit. Admission to Imagine Children's Museum is FREE 3-5:30pm today (no field trips or large groups). 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006. www.imaginecm.org.
Family Night. Northshore YMCA offers a night for families featuring the new 32-foot climbing pinnacle. 6:30-8pm. FREE. 11811 NE 195th, Bothell. 425-485-9797. www.ymcanorthshore.org.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
Seattle Fiestas Patrias. Members of the Northwest's Latino community share their culture through multicultural music and 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.
Reptile & Amphibian Show. Annual show at Pacific Science Center. Learn about more than 100 species of snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles and more. 10am-6pm through Sun. Included with admission. $11, $9.50 seniors, $8 ages 6-12, $6 ages 3-5. 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle. 206-443-2001. www.pacsci.org.
Author Appearance. Judy Blume signs her latest book, Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One. 1pm. FREE, signing ticket required (available by purchasing the book from the store prior to event). University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-634-3400. www.ubookstore.com.
Sankofa Children’s Concert. Interactive children’s concert features Sankofa, an a cappella African-American women’s choir from Seattle. All ages. 11:15am and 1:15pm. $15, free ages 17 and younger. Soundbridge, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. (corner of Union St. and Second Ave.), Seattle. 206-336-6600. www.seattlesymphony.org.
Go Fish! Celebrate salmon’s return to Puget Sound by creating a salmon out of recycled materials at Olympic Sculpture Park. Ages 5-11 with adult. 10am-noon. FREE. Alvord Art Lab, Western Ave. and Broad St., Seattle. 206-654-3100. www.seattleartmuseum.org.
Family Day at the WIng. Artist Joby Shimomura shows visitors how to create colorful window art without glass at Wing Luke Asian Museum. 1-3pm. FREE. 407 Seventh Ave. S, Seattle. 206-623-5124 ext. 114. www.wingluke.org.
Family Day at EMP/SFM. Art workshop with artist Diana Falchuk, performance by Shumba Youth Marimba Ensemble (1pm and 2:30pm). 11am-3pm. Included with admission. $15, $12 seniors, student, military and ages 5-17, free younger than 5. Experience Music Project JBL Theater, 325 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle. 206-EMPLIVE (206-367-5483). www.emplive.org.
Life Jacket Sale. Purchase a properly fitted life jacket. Sponsored by Seattle Parks, Rehab without Walls, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Mustang Survival. 10am-2pm. $20 (wearer must be present). Evans Pool, Green Lake, 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N, Seattle. 206-684-7440. www.drowning-prevention.org/events.htm.
Fremont Outdoor Movies. Bring low-back chairs and wear a costume to watch The Sound of Music (G). 7:30pm, movie at dusk. $5 suggested donation. N 35th and Phinney Ave. N, Seattle. www.fremontoutdoormovies.com.
The Great Wallingford Wurst Festival. St. Benedict School, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Disney’s High School Musical. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Summercamp! Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
The Music Man. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 8.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Kirkland Kid’s Triathlon. Introduction to triathlons includes two waves: ages 9-12 and ages 8 and younger. 8:30-9:30am check-in, 10am race. $20. Houghton Beach Park, 5811 Lake Washington Blvd., Kirkland. www.carillon-point.com.
Corn Maze Opening. Wagon rides, storytelling, music, farm animals, refreshments. 11am-3pm through Sun. Corn maze $6, other activities free. Organic u-pick and farm stand produce available. The South 47 Farm, 15410 NE 124th St., Redmond. 425-869-9777. www.south47farm.com.
Vietnamese Culture Day. Visit the exhibit A Tapestry of Memories: The Art of Dinh, then enjoy crafts and food samples. Noon-3pm. Included with admission. $7, $5 seniors and students, free ages 5 and younger. Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. 425-519-0770. www.bellevuearts.org.
Make a Hat Day. Visit KidsQuest Children’s Museum today and make your own hat. 10am-5pm. Included with admission. $7, free age 1 and younger. Factoria Mall, Bellevue. 425-637-8100. www.kidsquestmuseum.org.
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
North Sound
Moonlight Beach Adventure. Scuba divers bring sea creatures to shore for ranger-naturalists to identify and visitors to see and touch, then return them to the water. Dress warm, 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 community dog walk, competitions, vendors, music and food. 9am-2pm. $15 per dog, $5 additional dog, FREE without a pet. Thornton A. Sullivan Park, Silver Lake, 11405 W Silver Lake Dr., Everett. 425-257-8300. www.everettwa.org/parks.
Reading With Rover. Read to a therapy dog at Barnes and Noble. 11am-noon. FREE. 19401 Alderwood Mall Pkwy., Lynnwood. 425-771-2220. www.readingwithrover.org.
South Sound
Maritime Fest. Celebrate Tacoma’s working waterfront with food and vendor booths, kids’ fun zone, dragon boat races, arts, crafts, free boat rides, free Tacoma Rail train rides, kids’ toy boat building, fishing, music and more. 9am-6pm today, 10am-6pm Sun. FREE, free shuttles from Link Light Rail station, downtown Tacoma. Thea Foss Waterway, Dock St., Port of Tacoma. 253-318-2210. www.maritimefest.org.
Discovery Walk. Explore the Maxine Morse Sanctuary with an experienced nature guide. All ages. 10-11:30am. $5, pre-register. Directions provided at time of registration. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org.
Kids’ Night Out. Auburn Valley YMCA offers an evening of swimming, Adventure Zone, gym games and snacks for ages 5-12. 5-10pm today and Sept. 29. $25, $5 additional child. 1620 Perimeter Rd. SW, Auburn. 253-833-2770. www.auburnvalleyymca.org.
Family Quilting Program. View Washington State History Museum’s new exhibit Evolution of the Art Quilt, then participate in a fused fabric quilting activity designed and presented by the artists featured in the exhibit. All ages. 1-3pm. Included with admission. $8, $7 seniors, $6 students and military, free ages 5 and younger, $25 family (two adults and up to four children). 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 888-238-4373. www.washingtonhistory.org.
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Farther Afield
Rainier Mountain Festival. Browse mountaineering equipment, enjoy mountain technique demonstrations, alpine games, a trail run, book signings, films and slide shows, food, kids' games, a rock climbing wall and live music. All ages. 9am-9pm today, 9am-6pm Sun. FREE. Rainier Base Camp, 30027 SR 706 E, Ashford. 800-238-5756. www.rainiermountainfest.com.
Seattle Area
Cascade Spawning Cycle. See historic Seattle on a bicycle ride sponsored by Cascade Bicycle Club. Four routes; four-mile Family Fry, eight-mile Chinook Explorer and 14-mile Chum Run are suitable for families. Registration 8-11am. Finish Line Festival features music, games and food (11am-3:30pm). $20-$23 ($25 at door), $5 ages 6-12, free ages 1-5. Myrtle Edwards Park, 3130 Alaskan Way W, Seattle. 206-517-4826. www.cascade.org.
Gustafer Yellowgold. Live multimedia show features catchy narrative songs that accompany animated illustrations of Gustafer Yellowgold (a character from the sun) and his friends. All ages. 3pm. $8.50, $6 seniors and children. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 206-329-2629. www.brownpapertickets.com.
Seattle Fiestas Patrias. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 15.
Bicycle Saturdays and Sundays. Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Reptile & Amphibian Show. Pacific Science Center, Seattle. See Sept. 15.
Disney’s High School Musical. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Summercamp! Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Corn Maze Opening. The South 47 Farm, Redmond. See Sept. 15.
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Maritime Fest. Thea Foss Waterway, Tacoma. See Sept. 15.
Farther Afield
Rainier Mountain Festival. Rainier Base Camp, Ashford. See Sept. 15.
Seattle Area
Silent Movie Mondays. The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 10.
Summercamp! Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
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. $9. Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-893-9900. www.kpcenter.org.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
Author Appearance. Author Mo Willems reads from his new book Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (recommended reading for ages 4-8.) 4pm. FREE. North East Branch Library, 6801 35th Ave. NE, Seattle. www.spl.org.
Author Appearance. Author Mo Willems reads from his new book Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (recommended reading for ages 4-8.) 7pm. FREE. All For Kids, 2900 Blakeley St., Seattle. 206-526-2768. www.allforkidsbooks.com.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Summercamp! Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
North Sound
Author Appearance. Author Mo Willems reads from his new book Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (recommended reading for ages 4-8.) 11am. FREE. University Book Store, Mill Creek Town Center, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek. 425-385-3530. www.bookstore.washington.edu.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
Celestial Viewing. Theodor Jacobsen Observatory, Seattle. See Sept. 5.
Storytime. Barnes & Noble, Pacific Place, Seattle. See Sept. 5.
Summercamp! Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Author Appearance. Author Mo Willems reads from his new book Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity (recommended reading for ages 4-8.) 10:30am. FREE. University Book Store, 990 102nd Ave. NE, Bellevue. 425-462-4500. www.bookstore.washington.edu.
Million Dollar Quartet. On December 4, 1956, a twist of fate brought Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash together in a Memphis music studio. This musical captures the spirit and music of that night. Ages 8 and older (Production Preview Guide online, under “Plan Your Visit”). Family room available for families with ages 3 and younger. 7:30pm selected Tuesdays, 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays and selected Saturdays, 7pm selected Sundays, through Oct. 28. $20-$55. Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N, Issaquah. 425-392-2202. www.villagetheatre.org.
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
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.
Sci-Fi Favorites. Seattle Symphony’s evening of science fiction-themed music features narration by George Takei and music by John Williams and others. 7:30pm today, 8pm Fri.-Sat., 2pm Sat.-Sun. $17-$92. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. 206-215-4747. www.seattlesymphony.org.
All Balanchine. Opening the season for Pacific Northwest Ballet, program includes Square Dance, Prodigal Son, and Ballet Imperial, all by choreographer George Balanchine. 7:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays through Sept. 29, 2pm Sept. 22 and 1pm Sept. 30. $20-$150. McCaw Hall, 321 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-441-2424. www.pnb.org.
Seattle Presents. City Hall Plaza, Seattle. See Sept. 6.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
South Sound
Third Thursday Artwalk. Visit Tacoma’s downtown galleries. All ages. 5-8pm. FREE, including the Tacoma Art Museum (free 10am-8pm), the Washington State History Museum and the Museum of Glass. 253-272-4327. www.artwalktacoma.com.
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
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, Montlake Elementary School, Northgate Park & Ride and S Kirkland Park & Ride. 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.
Fremont Oktoberfest. Street fair, bouncy toys, kids’ area (root beer garden, zucchini car races and crafts), food, carnival and Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving. Bring your dog on Sun. for special treats and a dog model search. 5pm-midnight today, 11am-midnight Sat., 11am-6pm Sun. FREE. Solstice Plaza, Canal Street between Phinney Ave. N and First Ave. NW, Seattle. 206-633-0422. www.fremontoktoberfest.com.
Outdoor Evening Concert. Northcut Landing, Seattle. See Sept. 7.
Sci-Fi Favorites. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
All Balanchine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
Disney’s High School Musical. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
The Music Man. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 8.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Eastside
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
South Sound
Cirqueworks Birdhouse Factory. Energetic fusion of art and machines from former stars of Cirque du Soleil, Pickle Family Circus and Moscow Circus. 7:30pm today, 3pm and 7:30pm Sat. $32-$54. Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. 800-291-7593. www.broadwaycenter.org.
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Seattle Area
Harvest Celebration Farm Tour. Twenty-four destinations throughout King County are open to the public for family fun. Meet the farmers who grow your food. Activities may include food sampling, music, corn mazes, hayrides, cider pressing, farm skills demonstrations and more. Farm descriptions and directions available online. 10am-4:30pm. FREE. 206-205-3206. www.pugetsoundfresh.org.
Fishermen’s Fall Festival. Celebrate the local fishing fleet. Entertainment, children’s activities, exhibits, salmon barbecue and competitions including the salmon fillet challenge and more. 11am-7pm. FREE. Fishermen’s Terminal, 1900 W Nickerson, Seattle. www.seattlefishermensmemorial.org.
Antique Aircraft Fly-In. See approximately 25 pre-1945 restored aircraft, and meet the pilot/owners who fly them. 9am-4pm. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free younger than age 5. Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.
Dollhouse Miniature Show. Dollhouses take center stage, featuring intricate displays and treasures available for purchase. 10am-5pm today, 11am-4pm Sun. $6, $5.50 seniors, $3 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger. Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms, First and Republican, Seattle. www.seattledollhouseshow.com.
Star Parties. Dress in warm clothes to view celestial objects through instruments provided by Seattle Astronomical Society. After dark at two locations, event canceled if rain or cloud cover. FREE. North shore of Green Lake, west of Bathhouse Theatre, Seattle. Paramount School Park, 15300 Eighth Ave. NE, Shoreline. 206-523-ASTR (2787). www.seattleastro.org.
Spot the Dog Visit. Listen to a story, then meet Spot the Dog and shake his paw. 1pm. FREE. Barnes & Noble, Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Suite 107, Seattle. 206-264-0156. www.bn.com.
The Singin’ Sixties. Musical films from the 1960s. All ages. The Sound of Music 1pm and 4pm through Sun. $12, $10 kids. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle. 206-329-2629. www.brownpapertickets.com.
St. Demetrios Greek Festival. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle. See Sept. 21.
Fremont Oktoberfest. Solstice Plaza, Seattle. See Sept. 21.
Sci-Fi Favorites. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
All Balanchine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
Disney’s High School Musical. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
The Music Man. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 8.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Harvest Celebration Farm Tour. Twenty-four destinations throughout King County are open to the public for family fun. Meet the farmers who grow your food. Activities may include food sampling, music, corn mazes, hayrides, cider pressing, farm skills demonstrations and more. Farm descriptions and directions available online. 10am-4:30pm. FREE. 206-205-3206. www.pugetsoundfresh.org.
Power of Recovery Walk and Fair. Day includes .75-mile walk, guest speakers, music, (alcohol and drug) recovery merchandise and services, kids’ activities, food and more. Benefits the 24/Hour Alcohol & Drug Helpline. 1-5pm. FREE. Carillon Point, Kirkland., 425-823-8844. www.recoverywalk.org.
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
North Sound
Harvest Jubilee. Farms in Stanwood, Camano Island and Silvana offer farm tours, food, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ games, storytelling, a petting zoo, hayrides, art walk, music and more. 8am-dusk. FREE. Schedule and locations available online. 360-652-2569. www.harvestjubilee.org.
High Seas Pirates Day. See the Seafair Pirates and their ship (1-3pm), hunt for treasure, walk the plank, pirate storytelling and pirate crafts. Dress like a pirate. 10am-4pm. Included with admission. $6.50, free age 1 and younger. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006. www.imaginecm.org.
South Sound
Living History. Fort Steilacoom comes alive as reenactors live and work as soldiers, officers, wives and friends during the 1850s and 1860s. 9am-5pm today, 9am-3pm Sun. $5, $3 children. Fort Steilacoom Quarters 1-4, grounds of Western State Hospital, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd., Lakewood. 253-582-5838. www.fortsteilacoom.com.
Sea Otter Weekend. Visit the sea otters at Point Defiance Zoo, and enjoy family activities. 9:30am-5pm. Included with admission. $10, $9 seniors, $8 ages 5-12, $4 ages 3-4, discount for Pierce County residents. 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma. 253-591-5337. www.pdza.org.
Movie in Spanish. Sumner Library offers a classic movie in Spanish. All ages. 2pm. FREE, donations accepted. 1116 Fryar Ave., Sumner. 253-863-0441. www.piercecountylibrary.org.
Ride4US. Day of bicycle racing, running and walking includes “Fun4Us” with a diaper dash, toddler trot, family fun ride, music, food and inflatables (9am-2pm). $15-$35, free ages 10 and younger. Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St., Tacoma. www.ride4us.org.
Harbor Hounds Walk the Town. Leisurely two-mile dog walk along the Gig Harbor waterfront. Entertainment, contests, demonstrations, vendors, food and more. 10am-3pm. $10-$30 per dog. Skansie Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor. 253-241-9403. www.harborhounds.com.
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Cirqueworks Birdhouse Factory. Pantages Theater, Tacoma. See Sept. 21.
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 9 and younger (1pm daily). 9am-5pm through Sun. FREE. Camp Casey Conference Center, 1276 Engle Rd., Coupeville. 360-678-9358. www.whidbeykites.org.
Run Wild! Northwest Trek’s annual 8K or 5K run includes a Kids' Dash. Check-in 7am, race 8:30am. $20-$25, Kids' Dash FREE with paying adult. No pets, strollers or other wheeled transportation. 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville. 360-832-6117. www.nwtrek.org.
Sunday, September 23 - First Day of Fall
Seattle Area
Street Scramble. Search on foot for 37 mapped checkpoints in Fremont at this urban orienteering event. At each checkpoint find the answer to a multiple-choice question. Search for 90 minutes. Refreshments included. Rules and tips online. 10:30am. $10-$25, pre-registration encouraged. Adobe Plaza N 34th and Fremont Ave. N, Seattle. 206-291-8250. www.streetscramble.com.
The Singin’ Sixties. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle. See Sept. 22.
Fremont Oktoberfest. Solstice Plaza, Seattle. See Sept. 21.
St. Demetrios Greek Festival. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle. See Sept. 21.
Sci-Fi Favorites. Benaroya Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
Disney’s High School Musical. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
The Music Man. Highline Performing Arts Center, Burien. See Sept. 8.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
The Sound of Music. Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue. See Sept. 7.
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
South Sound
The Puyallup Fair. Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup. See Sept. 7.
Living History. Fort Steilacoom, Lakewood. See Sept. 22.
Farther Afield
Whidbey Island Kite Festival. Camp Casey Conference Center, Coupeville. See Sept. 22.
Seattle Area
Silent Movie Mondays. The Paramount Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 10.
Seattle Area
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
North Sound
Home School Fossil Dig. The Fossil Workshop, Everett. See Sept. 12.
Seattle Area
Storytime. Barnes & Noble, Pacific Place, Seattle. See Sept. 5.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
Seattle Area
Twisted Flicks. Cheesy “B” movie shown with live, improvised dialogue, sound effects and music based on audience suggestions. All ages. 8pm today through Sat. $10, $9 with non-perishable food donation. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-781-5761. www.twistedflicks.com.
All Balanchine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
Seattle Area
Author Appearance. Mini Grey reads from signs her latest book, Ginger Bear. 10am. FREE. University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. 206-634-3400. www.ubookstore.com.
Family Night. Shoreline/South County Family YMCA offers an evening of fun, food and new friends for families. 6:30-8:30pm. FREE. 1220 NE 175th, Shoreline. 206-364-1700. www.shorelineymca.org.
Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See Sept. 27.
Outdoor Evening Concert. Northcut Landing, Seattle. See Sept. 7.
All Balanchine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
Disney’s High School Musical. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
Seattle Area
Earth Share Day in the Park. Volunteer at a local park for a day. Tasks include removing invasive plants, planting native plants, cleaning up beaches and more, with tasks for every skill level. Registration and breakfast 9:30am, event 10am-1pm. FREE, pre-register. Carkeek Park (Seattle), Frink Park (Seattle), Golden Gardens Park (Seattle), Richmond Beach Strandberg Reserve (Shoreline), Seahurst Park (Burien) and Seward Park (Seattle). 206-622-9840. www.dayinthepark.org.
National Public Lands Day. America’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance public lands. Join an improvement project at Colman Park, 1800 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle. FREE. Call for details. 206-615-1046. www.publiclandsday.org.
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, kids’ bocce court and hands-on arts and crafts activities. Kids’ stage entertainment includes a puppet show. 11am-6pm through Sun. FREE. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-282-0627. www.festaseattle.com.
Taste America™. National food festival hosted by the James Beard Foundation. Local activities include cooking demonstrations, cookbook signings, children’s activities and a festival marketplace. Noon-4pm. FREE. Williams-Sonoma, Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Seattle. 206-621-7405. www.jbftasteamerica.com.
Otter Awareness Weekend. Explore the lives of otters at the Seattle Aquarium. Members of NOAA oil spill recovery team share how they clean otters, Aquarium biologists tell how they care for them, otters get ice treats and more. 9:30am-5pm through Sun. Included with admission. $15, $10 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. 206-386-4300. www.seattleaquarium.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.
Martha Graham Dance Company. Modern dance company celebrates its 80th anniversary with classic Graham masterworks. 8pm. $35-$45. The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle. 206-292-ARTS (2787). www.themoore.com.
Read for Kids. Pediatrician John Dunn, M.D. talks about the importance of reading to children. Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, listen to children’s authors read from their books and make crafts. 10-11:30am. FREE, pre-register. Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Seattle. 206-326-2800. www.ghc.org.
Baby Loves Disco. Afternoon dance party features music played by real DJs, bubble machines, baskets of instruments, snacks and more. Bar open for parents. 1-4pm. $12 per walking human. Heaven Seattle, 172 S Washington St., Seattle. www.babylovesdisco.com.
Twisted Flicks. Historic University Theater, Seattle. See Sept. 27.
All Balanchine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
Disney’s High School Musical. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Earth Share Day in the Park. Help develop a new hiking trail with Earth Share of Washington. Tasks available for every skill level. Registration and breakfast 9:30am, event 10am-2pm. FREE, pre-register. Grand Ridge Trail, Sammamish. 206-622-9840. www.dayinthepark.org.
National Public Lands Day. America’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance public lands. Join an improvement project at Issaquah Creek, outside Issaquah. FREE. Call for details. 206-812-0122. www.publiclandsday.org.
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
North Sound
Earth Share Day in the Park. Volunteer at PAWS Wildlife Center for a day with Earth Share of Washington. Tasks include removing invasive plants, laying woodchips for an interpretive trail and more, with tasks for every skill level. Registration and breakfast 9:30am, event 10am-1pm. FREE, pre-register. 15305 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. 206-622-9840. www.dayinthepark.org.
Watershed Fun Fair. Guided walks, nature crafts, face painting, informational exhibits, demonstrations and storytelling in a giant turtle tent. Bring a picnic. 11am-4pm. FREE. Yost Park, 9535 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds. 425-771-0227. www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
San Jose Taiko. Performance by Japanese-style drumming group. Find out about Taiko at the group’s webpage for kids, www.taiko.org/kidsweb. 7:30pm. $17-$34. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. 425-275-9595. www.edmondscenterforthearts.org.
South Sound
National Public Lands Day. America’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance public lands. Join an improvement project at Fort Lewis (253-967-3474) or Lake Fenwick Park in Kent (253-856-5113). FREE. Call for details. www.publiclandsday.org.
Morse Wildlife Preserve Community Program. Enjoy a guided hike and themed activities at this preserve of forests, wetlands, meadow and remnant prairie. Ages 2-adult. 10am-noon. FREE. Call for directions. 253-591-6439. www.tahomaaudubon.org.
Kids’ Night Out. Auburn Valley YMCA, Auburn. See Aug. 15.
Seattle Area
Run for Children's. Annual 5K run/walk benefiting Children's Hospital includes a kids' fun run/walk for ages 14 and younger. 7:30am registration, 9:30am 5K, 10:30am fun run/walk. $25-$30, FREE fun run/walk. Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. 206-987-4816. www.runforchildrens.org.
Italian Festival. Seattle Center, Seattle. See Sept. 29.
Otter Awareness Weekend. Seattle Aquarium, Seattle. See Sept. 29.
Book Sale. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle. See Sept. 29.
All Balanchine. McCaw Hall, Seattle. See Sept. 20.
Disney’s High School Musical. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
To Kill a Mockingbird. The Intiman Playhouse, Seattle. See Sept. 14.
Lone Star Love. 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle. See Sept. 8.
Eastside
Million Dollar Quartet. Village Theatre, Issaquah. See Sept. 19.
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