Entertainment

Animal events

Cool City Pets

SAT Hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice available for adoption, $5-$25, 1 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle (206-386-7387 or www.seattleanimalshelter.org).

The Reptile Man

SAT See snakes and other reptiles, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 S. 216th St., Des Moines; $3-$5 (206-870-6527).

Octopus Week at Seattle Aquarium

SAT-FEB. 25 Live octopus release with video of biologists guiding it to its new home under the pier, noon Saturday and Feb. 25; daily octopus feedings and talks, kids' activities through Feb. 26, The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle; $13.95-$19.95 (206-386-4300 or www.seattleaquarium.org).

Kids 'n' Critters at Northwest Trek

SAT-MON Free admission for up to four children ages 3 to 12 with each adult or senior paying full admission, nature-themed arts and crafts, trailside encounters with small animals, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville; $8-$17 (www.nwtrek.org/).

Cat Spay Special

ONGOING Spay surgery, vaccinations and microchip for female cats through February by appointment, Seattle Animal Shelter, Seattle; $20 (206-386-4260).

Neuter and Spay Day for Cats

PLAN AHEAD Low-cost cat spay and neuter surgeries Feb. 28 by appointment for cats 4 months and older, Seattle Humane Society, Bellevue; $15-$25 (425-649-7560 or seattlehumane.org).

Benefits

Washington Plus America

Red Carpet Party

FRI Kick off party for weekend women's pageant events, all proceeds benefit the Puget Sound American Heart Association, 7 p.m. Friday, Everett Holiday Inn, Everett; $35-$50 (www.waplusamerica.com).

Mardi Gras Ball Benefit for Seattle Area Support Groups

SAT Mardi Gras Ball dinner, auction, dancing and celebration to support services for people with HIV/AIDS, 6 p.m. Saturday, 415 Westlake, Seattle; $85 (206-948-3631 or www.lesfaeriesvertes.org).

Day of Remembrance

Taiko Festival

SUN Marking 70th anniversary of Executive Order 9006, keynote speaker, taiko performances, speakers on Day of Remembrance and the Minidoka Pilgrimage; proceeds benefit Friends of Minidoka, 1 p.m. Sunday, Seattle University, Seattle; $20 (206-568-7114 or www.minidokapilgrimage.org).

Exotic Wines Festival at Teatro ZinZanni

TUE Wine from 20 Northwest wineries, benefits ZinZanni Institute for Circus Arts (ZICA), 6 p.m. Tuesday, Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer St., Seattle; $40 (tzseattle-tickets.zinzanni.org).

Not Another Brick in the Wall

PLAN AHEAD Fashion show by graduating seniors of The Art Institute of Seattle to benefit the Red Cross Foundation, 7 p.m. Feb. 24, Wine World Warehouse, Seattle; $10-$25 (206-786-0874 or www.facebook.com/events/359189210758449/).

Academy Awards Party

PLAN AHEAD Three Dollar Bill Cinema and Gay City Health Project Academy Awards party, ages 21 and older, 4 p.m. Feb. 26, Cinerama, Seattle; $30-$65 (206-860-6969 or www.gaycity.org/oscars).

Walk the Red Carpet for

Seattle Children's hospital

PLAN AHEAD Academy Awards viewing party benefits hospital; wine, buffet, silent auction, for ages 21 years and older, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Lincoln Square Cinemas, Bellevue; $50 (206-987-4876 or www.childrens-redcarpet.com).

Biking

Leisurely Chill on the Hills

SUN Cascade Bicycle Club 15-20 mile, leisurely-paced ride with some hills, lunch stop; rain cancels, noon Sunday, Sammamish River Park, 17995 102nd Ave. N.E., Bothell (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Chilly Hilly

PLAN AHEAD Cascade Bicycle Club hilly, scenic, 33-mile ride to kick off bicycle season, proceeds support Bainbridge charities, Bainbridge; $10-$35 (shop.cascade.org/content/events/chilly-hilly).

Birding

Great Backyard Bird Count Super Saturday

SAT Learn about birds, build bird feeders, arts and crafts for all ages, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; help count birds on short, family-friendly strolls through the forest or by the lake with expert birders, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p. m. Saturday, Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; free (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Snow geese and trumpeter swans in La Conner

THRU March 31 See sea birds, bald eagles, snow geese, tundra and trumpeter swans and other birds of the Pacific Flyway; free bird map of Western Skagit County available through March 31 at La Conner Chamber of Commerce, 606 Morris St., La Conner; free (360-466-4778 or www.laconnerchamber.com).

Dance

Emerald City Contra Dance

FRI Beginners' workshop, 7 p.m.; dance to live music with caller, 7:30 p.m. Friday, no perfume or other scented products, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$8 (206-440-9839 or seattledance.org/contra/emerald.city.html).

Seattle Balkan Dancers

FRI Dance lesson, 7:30 p.m.; Balkan line dancing, partner not required, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Russian Community Center, 704 19th Ave. E., Seattle; $5-$15 (425-883-0332 or www.seattlebalkandancers.org).

Skandia Dance

FRI Dance lesson, 7:30 p.m.; folk dancing, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $7-$10, kids free (206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org).

Northwest Dance Network

SAT Pre-dance workshop, 7:30 p.m., dance to music by Casey MacGill and the Blue 4 Trio, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $10-$15 (www.nwdance.net).

Festivals/Expos

Spirit of the West

Cowboy Gathering

FRI-SUN Chuck Wagon Cook-Off, rodeo events, Rodeo Cowboy Reunion, Western Gear and Art Show, fiddle contest, performances, kids' activities, Friday-Sunday, Ellensburg (www.ellensburgcowboygathering.com).

Asian Night Market

FRI Celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon with entertainment, games, bazaar with multicultural vendors, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, Othello Public Market, 4200 S. Othello St., Seattle; $3 (206-334-2285 or www.publicmarket.org).

Women of Wisdom Conference

FRI-MON Speakers and performances, 7 p.m. Friday, Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle; Goddess Market, Healing Temple, workshops, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way N., Seattle; $10-$35 (206-782-3363 or www.womenofwisdom.org).

Seattle Home Show

SAT-FEB. 26 Hundreds of home and garden displays, "Meet the Experts" seminars, new products area, Made in America Pavilion, wine tasting by Lulu Boutique of Lake Chelan, model kitchens and bath vignettes, landscape displays, living green, arts and crafts, home decorating ideas, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Monday through Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 26, CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $3-$12 (425-467-0960) or www.SeattleHomeShow.com).

Food events

Pancake breakfast

SAT Pancakes, eggs, bacon or sausage, 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; $4-$5 (425-487-2441 or www.northshoreseniorcenter.org).

Fete d'Amour

SAT French cooking class, 2-5 p.m.; cocktail hours, dinner with French wines, entertainment, 6 p.m. Saturday, NWLA Cultural Center, Langley; $45/class, $75/dinner, $100/both, by reservation (360-321-2101 or www.nwlanguageacademy.com).

Gung Haggis Fat Choy

SUN Cross-cultural event celebrating Scottish poet Robert Burns and Chinese New Year, Scottish and Chinese entertainment and dinner, attendees encouraged to wear national dress from either country or combination of both, 5 p.m. Sunday, China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; $35, by reservation (206-364-6025 or www.caledonians.com/ ).

Yakima Valley's Red Wine & Chocolate

SAT-SUN Tour more than 40 tasting rooms throughout the Yakima Valley, Saturday-Sunday; $30-$35 (800-258-7270 or www.wineyakimavalley.org).

Olympic Peninsula Wineries Red Wine and Chocolates

SAT-MON Wine tasting and chocolate, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday at eight wineries in the Port Townsend-Port Angeles area; $5-$30 (800-785-5495 or olympicpeninsulawineries.org).

Sweet, Savory & Six Sexy Reds, Whidbey Island Winery

SAT-MON Savory and sweet truffles matched with red wines, meet the winemakers, families welcome, 10 a.m.-5 p. m. Saturday-Monday, Whidbey Island Winery, 5237 Langley Road, Langley; $10 (360-221-2040 or www.whidbeyislandwinery.com).

Seattle Wine and Food Experience

PLAN AHEAD Showcase for wine and food in the Northwest, cooking demonstrations, vendors, music, Feb. 26, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle; $49 (www.seattlewineandfoodexperience.com).

Gardening

Grow Perennial Edibles

SAT Edible perennial plants class with tour of the garden and surrounding area, 2 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Tilth Association, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $25-$54 (206-633-0451 or seattletilth.org/).

All About Roses

SAT-SUN Seattle Rose Society members provide information, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville; free (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com/events.html).

Growing roses

SUN Rose selection, planting and care, 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline; free, no registration needed (206-545-4851 or www.skynursery.com).

Mason Bees

SUN The importance of mason bees and how to raise your own, 1 p.m. Sunday, The Plant Farm, 15022 Twin Lakes Ave. N.E., Marysville; free (360-652-3351 or www.theplantfarm.com/events.htm).

Hiking/walks

East Shore Singles

Columbia City Walk

SAT Singles over 45, walk through historic neighborhood, followed by optional lunch, 11 a.m. Saturday, Starbucks, 4824 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (425-821-5015 or www.eastshoresingles.org).

Issaquah Alps

Dogs-Welcome hike

MON Dogs welcome on easy, social pace 2-4 mile hike, 11:30 a.m. Monday, water, food, day pack, hiking shoes/boots required, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush streets, Issaquah (issaquahalps.org).

Hobbies

Early Bird Swap Meet

SAT-SUN Model T Club hosts vendors for all makes of classic, street rod, high performance, antique and collectible cars, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $5 (www.earlybirdswap.org).

La Conner Smelt Derby

PLAN AHEAD La Conner Rotary derby and pancake breakfast, Feb. 25, La Conner; $2-$6 (360-466-4778 or www.laconnerchamber.com).

Movie bargains

"The Adventures of Tintin" and "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows"

They're new at the Crest Cinema. Also there: "The Muppets," "Drive" and "Midnight in Paris" ($3).

"The Adventures of Tintin," "Young Adult" and "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows"

They're new at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle. Also there: "The Muppets" ($5.75).

"Declaration of War"

It's new at the Varsity Theatre. Also there: "Oscar Nominated Short Films (Animated and Live Action" and "My Week with Marilyn." All seats on Tuesday are $7.

"Run Lola Run"

It's the midnight movie at the Egyptian Friday and Saturday. All seats are $8.25.

"Safe House"

It continues at the Big Picture Seattle. The 3:30 p.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday are $7.

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "They Live"

They're new at the Central Cinema in Seattle. All shows $6-$8.

"Like There's No Tomorrow"

It's new at the Tin Theater in Burien this week. All shows $7-$8.

"Young Adult," "The Adventures of Tintin 3D," "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," "Arthur Christmas 3D," "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked" and "The Darkest Hour 3D"

It's new at the Gateway in Federal Way. Also there: "The Muppets," "Breaking Dawn — Part 1," "Happy Feet Two," "Jack and Jill" and "Puss in Boots" ($2, all seats on Tuesdays $1).

Museum events

Imagine Children's Museum

FRI-MON Free admission, Tooth-Apolooza dentist event, 5:30 p.m. Friday; Take Apart and Look Inside I-Engineers event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Furry Fun Day, meet animals from Everett Animal Shelter, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday; open Presidents Day, come dressed as your favorite president, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett; $7.95 (425-258-1006 or ImagineCM.org).

Museum of Flight activities

SAT-SUN Northwest Scale Modelers Show, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; "Robot Dreams: Building R2-D2" lecture with Master Modeler Bob Jacobsen, 2 p.m. Saturday; "The Right Stuff Revisited: Project Mercury 50 Years On" lecture with National Air and Space Museum Senior Curator, 2 p.m. Sunday; "Tip to Tail" tours of Tuskegee Airmen Aircraft P-51 and P-40, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $9-$17 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

The Dinosaur in Your Backyard

SUN Burke Museum hosts lecture on new research showing that birds are living descendants of theropod dinosaurs, 7 p.m. Sunday, Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle; free, preregistration required (www.burkemuseum.org).

Introduction to

Native American Flute

SUN Learn the basics from Paul "Cheoketen" Wagner, Native American flute player and storyteller; flutes available to borrow or buy, 1 p.m. Sunday, Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center, 4705 W. Marginal Way S.W., Seattle; $45 by reservation (206-431-1582 or www.duwamishtribe.org).

"Hope in Hard Time"

MON Opening day of exhibit illustrating how people in Washington triumphed over adversity during the Great Depression with photo exhibits and other visual records, popular music of the era, memorabilia, programs, gallery talks, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, regular hours through Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, until 8 p.m. third Thursdays, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $6-$8. free admission with canned food bank donation opening day only; free admission 2-8 p.m. third Thursdays of each month; canned food bank donations appreciated daily (888-238-4373 or www.washingtonhistory.org).

Winter Break at SAM

MON-FEB. 24 Open extended hours, kids' art activities, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Feb. 23, Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., Seattle; admission including Gauguin exhibit, $23/adults, $20/ages 62 and older and military; $18/ages 13-17 and students with ID, ages 12 and younger free; $3 off admission 5-9 p.m. Monday through Feb. 23 (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

Tune in, turn on, hang out

FEB. 23 Inspired by the exhibitions "Flashback" and "Around the Bend and Over the Edge: Seattle Ceramics 1964-1977," bring your favorite vinyl records for listening party and conversation, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle; museum admission $6-$10 (206-543-2280 or www.facebook.com/events/254343081285616/).

Movies at the Museum:

"Planet Earth"

WED Explore-the-planet family movie, popcorn and museum playtime included, 6 p.m. Wednesday, KidsQuest Children's Museum, 4089 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; $5-$8 (425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestmuseum.org).

"Hungry Planet:

What the World Eats"

ONGOING Exhibit features photos on the culture of food and agriculture in the 21st century from 10 cultures around the world, through June, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, PCC tastes of Italian cuisine, 11 a.m. Saturday; Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $7.50-$10 (206-543-5590 or www.burkemuseum.org).

Rosalie Whyel

Museum of Doll Art

ONGOING More than 1,200 dolls from antique to modern, dollhouses, teddy bears and other toys; open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, closing permanently March 1, Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $5-$10 (425-455-1116 or www.dollart.com).

Park events

Salamander Love Night for Families

SAT Family program on local salamander species that join to fertilize and lay eggs at this time of year, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $1-$20 (206-932-7225 or stewardshipadventures.com/">www.stewardshipadventures.com).

Mercer Slough Nature Walk

SAT Park ranger-guided tour of 320-acre wetland park and its history, animals and plants, all ages welcome, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, 1625 118th Ave. S.E., Bellevue; free, no registration necessary (425-452-2565 or www.bellevuewa.gov/mseec.htm).

Arboretum walk

SUN "Winter Scenes and Evergreens" walk, 1 p.m. Sunday, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle; free (206-543-8801 or www.uwbotanicgardens.org).

Owl Prowl at Schmitz Park

SUN Join naturalist to look for barred owls as their courtship season starts, 5 p.m. Sunday, Schmitz Park, 5551 S.W. Admiral Way, Seattle; $1-$20 (206-932-7225 or stewardshipadventures.com/).

"The Manhattan Project: Exploring Opportunities for a New National Park"

WED National Parks Conservation Association hosts journalist William Dietrich on the possibilities of creating national park units around the Manhattan Project, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; free, $5 donation to National Parks Conservation Association suggested (206-903-1444, ext. 201 or www.npca.org/nwevents).

Natural History Lecture: The Snow Geese of Wrangel Island

FEB. 23 Russian biologist Vasiliy Baranyuk lecture tour of the significant wintering areas for snow geese from Vancouver, B.C., to Sacramento, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Seward Park Audubon Center, Seattle; free (206-652-2444 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/221913">www.brownpapertickets.com/event/221913).

Owl Prowl Party & Walk

PLAN AHEAD Family lessons on owls, children's book readings and games, followed by hike into the forest to call owls, 6 p.m. Feb. 25, Seward Park Audubon Center, Seattle; $5 (206-652-2444 or https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214568).

Performances

"The Thrilling Adventures of the Famous Lewis & Clark"

FRI-SAT Late-night spin on the Northwest expedition, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike St., $5-$10 (207-728-0933 or www.annextheatre.org).

Family concert: THEESatisfaction

SAT Hip hop duo for kids, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5/adults with children, free for ages 12 and younger, $25/unaccompanied adults (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com).

85th Street Big Band

SAT Swing music from the 1930s, '40s and '50s for all ages with 20-piece band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park; free (www.thirdplacebooks.com).

Zambuku

SAT Traditional and contemporary music of Zimbabwe for families with Zambuko Marimba Ensemble, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, High Point Community Center and Field, 6920 34th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $3-$5 (206-684-7422 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Total Experience Gospel Choir

SAT Celebration of Black History Month, 2 p.m. Saturday, Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park; free (206-366-3302 or www.thirdplacecommons.org).

Evergreen City Ballet

Family Series

SAT-SUN Family program, dancers in "Fancy Nancy, "Dancing to Disney" and excerpts from "Sleeping Beauty," "Fancy Nancy" illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser to autograph books and meet families; 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Meydenbauer Center, 11100 N.E. Sixth St., Bellevue; $12-$19 (800-514-3849 or www.evergreencityballet.org).

"The Who's Tommy"

SUN Musical based on concept album by the legendary rock band the Who, 2 p.m. Sunday, Burien Little Theatre, 425 S.W. 144th St., Seattle; $7 (206-242-5180 or www.burienlittletheatre.org).

Ke Liko A'e Lehua Dance Troupe

SUN Hula music and dance performance, 2 p.m. Sunday, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E., Covington; free (253-630-8761 or www.kcls.org).

The Lorax & The Sneetches and Other Stories

TUE Book-It Repertory Theatre performance of Dr. Seuss stories for ages 5 and older with adult, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Snoqualmie Library, 38580 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie; free (425-888-1223 or www.kcls.org).

"Pygmalion"

WED Seattle Shakespeare Company's staging of George Bernard Shaw's comedy, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; pay-what-you-will (206-733-8222 or www.seattleshakespeare.org).

"The Young Man from Atlanta"

FEB. 23 Stone Soup Theatre stages Horton Foote's drama about an affluent family's transformation as they face significant midlife losses, 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Stone Soup Downstage, 4029 Stone Way N., Seattle; pay-what-you-will (206-633-1883 or www.stonesouptheatre.com).

The Comedy Workshop

FEB. 23 Weekly open mike featuring stand-up, improv and sketch comedy performers, hosted by actor/comedian Rik Deskin. 10:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Odd Duck Studio, 1214 10th Ave., Seattle; $5 (800-838-3006 or www.eclectictheatercompany.org).

Running

Leap 5K

PLAN AHEAD 5k raising money for Special Olympics of Washington; 9 a.m. Feb. 25, Marymoor Park, Redmond; $35 (leap5k.weebly.com).

Sales/Shopping

Marketplace and Arts Fair

SAT Women's Day Marketplace and Arts Fair vendors, entertainment, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave., Seattle; free (206-722-0964 or www.mountzion.net/).

Snow sports

Half-day snowshoe hikes, Snoqualmie

FRI-SUN Extended snowshoe outing in Commonwealth Basin, 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through March 31, Snoqualmie Pass; $20 donation requested, reservations required, space limited (425-434-6111 or www.fs.usda.gov/mbs).

Guided snowshoe walks, Hurricane Ridge

FRI-MON One-mile ranger-led walks, snowshoes included, 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday; register 30 minutes before, space limited, $5/person donation suggested; Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center, off Highway 101, Port Angeles; $15/vehicle park entrance fee, all vehicles entering the park required to carry chains (360-565-3131/road conditions; 360-565-3130/visitor center or www.nps.gov/olym/).

Kids in the Snow

SAT Learn about tracking, crawl into a snow cave, earn a Junior Ranger Snow Badge, 1 p.m. Saturdays through March 31, Snoqualmie Pass; $10/person donation suggested; reservations required (425-434-6111 or www.fs.usda.gov/mbs).

Snowshoe hikes, Mount Baker

SAT Heather Meadows 90-minute walk to learn about area history, wildlife, 11 a.m. Saturdays through February, Mount Baker Ski Area; $10, reservations required by the Wednesday prior, space limited (360-856-5700, ext. 515 or 360-599-2714).

Guided snowshoe walks, Snoqualmie Pass

SAT-SUN Interpretive 90-minute walks to learn about winter ecosystem, wildlife and safety, 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through March 31, Snoqualmie Pass; by reservation; $10/suggested donation (425-434-6111 or www.fs.usda.gov/mbs).

Guided snowshoe walks, Stevens Pass

SAT-SUN Introductory snowshoe walks, learn about local history, ecosystem and wildlife, no experience necessary, snowshoes provided, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through February, Stevens Pass; by reservation; $10/donation suggested (360-677-2414 or www.fs.usda.gov/mbs).

Guided snowshoe walks, Mount Rainier

SAT-MON Moderately strenuous 1.5-mile guided snowshoe walks for ages 8 and older, snowshoes provided or bring your own, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Monday; sign up one hour before each walk; Jackson Visitor Center, Paradise, Mount Rainier; $15/park entry fee; $4 donation suggested for snowshoes; all vehicles required to carry tire chains (360-569-6575 or 360-569-2211 or www.nps.gov/mora/).

Special interest

Black Diamond Bridal Show

SAT Meet wedding specialists, 9 a.m. Saturday, Enumclaw Field House, 1400 Roosevelt Ave. E., Enumclaw; free (360-886-0855 or www.facebook.com/pages/The-Black-Diamond-Bridal-Show/293183478016).

Washington Plus America Pageant

MON Pageant for women sizes 14 and up, 5 p.m. Monday, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $35-$45 (www.waplusamerica.com).

Kids' craft activities

WED Craft activities relating to books, reading and writing for kids of all ages and their caregivers, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lake City Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free, no registration required (206-684-7518 or spl.org).

Neighborhood History Exhibit

ONGOING Exhibit of historic photos, maps and articles about the development of Wedgwood, View Ridge, Laurelhurst, Meadowbrook and Ravenna neighborhoods, on display through February, Northeast Library, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-684-7539 or www.spl.org).

Sports

Seattle Buckeyes Gathering

SAT Family-friendly gathering to cheer on the Ohio State men's basketball team in a top-20 showdown against the Michigan Wolverines, giveaways, trivia, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, SPORT Restaurant & Bar, 140 Fourth Ave. N., Seattle; free (800-862-5827 or go.osu.edu/seattle).

Parkour Visions Competition

SUN Test your skills at the art and discipline of focused strides and leaping gymnastics of parkour, spectators welcome, 3 p.m. Sunday, Parkour Visions, 1210 W. Nickerson St., Seattle; $25/participants, donation requested for spectators (206-923-8864 or parkourvisions.org).

Travel events

Gutsy Women

SAT Informal gathering for women to meet and plan travel experiences, 9 a.m. Saturday, Wide World Books & Maps, 4411 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle; (206-634-3453 or www.wideworldtravelstore.com).

Europe Through the Back Door

SAT Eastern Europe: Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, reservations required (425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com).

Savvy Traveler

SAT Undiscovered China, 10 a.m.; mystical Bali, 1 p.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free, call for reservations (425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelerstore.com).

Volunteering in Developing Nations

TUE Combine travel with lending your talents to developing countries with co-founder of Go the Second Mile travel organization, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wide World Books & Maps, 4411 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-634-3453 or www.wideworldtravelstore.com).

Living and Working in France

FEB. 23 Seminar on relocating in France hosted by French-American Chamber of Commerce, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, Warwick Seattle Hotel, 401 Lenora St., Seattle; $25 (www.brownpapertickets.com).

Volunteer

Susan G. Komen 3-Day

Get Started Meeting

SAT Learn about participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, 11 a.m. Saturday, Renton Public Library, 100 Mill Ave. S., Renton; free, preregistration required (www.the3day.org).

Workshops

Women of Wisdom Conference

FRI-MON Speakers and performances, 7 p.m. Friday, Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle; Goddess Market, Healing Temple, workshops, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, North Seattle Community College, Seattle; $10-$35 (206-782-3363 or www.womenofwisdom.org).