Originally published Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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Fishermen's Fall Festival
Contests, food, U.S. Coast Guard and Sea Scouts Open House ships open to the public, children's activities, music, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W., Seattle (425-455-0732 or www.seattlefishermensmemorial.org).
Korean Cultural Celebration
A celebration of Ch'usok, Korean Harvest Festival Day, with food and entertainment, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).
Corn Maze Grand Opening
Celebration at The South 47 Farm
Corn maze open for the season, plus wagon rides, storytelling, live music, farm animals, food; seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs available, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond; $5.50 for the corn maze (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).
What's Cookin' in Wallingford
Sidewalk sale, samples from 35 restaurants, music, 2-9 p.m., Wallingford Avenue North, between North 44th and North 45th streets, Seattle; food $3/per sample (206-632-3165 or www.wallingford.org).
Bicycle Saturday
Bicycle along Lake Washington Boulevard (closed to motorized vehicles), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (206-684-4075 or www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Athletics/bikesatsun.htm
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Burien Fall Art Walk
Works and demonstrations by dozens of artists plus food-sampling, wine-tasting, street performances and visual-art exhibits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Southwest 152nd Street and Sixth Avenue Southwest, Burien (206-433-2882 or www.discoverburien.com).
Troop to Trek
Salute to military families with half-price admission to active duty, families or retirees with current military ID, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E., Eatonville, Pierce County; $4-$12 (360-832-6117).
Today, Sunday
Salmon Homecoming Celebration
Environmental fair, kids' activities, arts and crafts, food, salmon bake and Native American powwow, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. today and Sunday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle (206-381-9063).
Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival
Japanese cultural and educational events for all ages, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue; free (425-861-7865 or www.enma.org).
Newcastle Days
Kids Stage with music and magic, inflatable bouncers, pony rides, arts and crafts, entertainment, food vendors, Saturday evening fireworks show, noon-9:30 p.m. today, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Lake Boren Park, Southeast 84th Avenue and Coal Creek Parkway Southeast, Newcastle; free (425-649-4444 or www.ci.newcastle.wa.us).
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
Lighthouse tours, noon-5 p.m. today and Sunday; art, food, entertainment, noon-midnight today; children's parade, 10:30 a.m. today, grand parade, 11 a.m. today; fishing derby, 8-10 a.m. today; fireworks, dusk today, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo (425-353-5516 or www.mukilteofestival.org).
Rock and Gem Show
Displays and vendors of crystals, minerals, rocks, equipment, jewelry and rock products; presentations on local rockhounding, kids' activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle; $2-$3 (425-483-2295 or www.RockandGemShow.com).
Stamp Show
Collectible-stamp displays and vendors, free appraisal of stamp collections, activities and free stamps for youth, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Lopez/Fidalgo Rooms, Seattle; free (206-684-7200).
Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show
Old postcards, paper collectibles, advertising, brochures, photos, posters, prints and memorabilia from 40 dealers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent; $5/both (253-856-5000).
Model Train Show
Model trains in several layouts, railroad artifacts, hands-on activities for all ages, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Sunday, White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn; $2-$3 (253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org).
Gumshoe Walk and Phinney Ridge Fall Festival
Fundraiser for Greenwood Senior Center; pick up entry forms today and until noon Sunday for 5K scavenger hunt in the Phinney neighborhood, forms available at Starbucks, 316 N. 67th St., Seattle, $10; grand-prize drawing for Gumshoe Walk, entertainment, games, food vendors, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Phinney Neighborhood Association parking lot, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle (206-783-2244).
Snoqualmie Valley Railroad
Five-mile train ride aboard antique railroad coaches through the Snoqualmie Valley. In celebration of National Grandparents Day, grandparents ride free when accompanied by grandchildren of any age who have tickets, 11 a.m., 12:30, 2, 3:30 and 4:10 p.m. today and Sunday, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $6-$9 (425-888-3030 or www.trainmuseum.org).
Puyallup Fair
Farm animals, home arts, hobby hall, 4H displays, floral and landscape displays, rides including newly expanded Kiddyland rides for young children, games, food and entertainment, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday through Sept. 24; Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; admission $7-$10; admission $5 after 8:05 p.m. Fridays; unlimited ride bracelet $19.50-$29.50 Monday-Thursday only; parking $7 Monday-Friday, $8 Saturday and Sunday (253-841-5045 or www.thefair.com).
Sunday
Swedish-pancake breakfast
Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, whipped cream and ham, live music, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $4-$7 (206-283-1090).
Puget Sound Suicide Awareness Day
Walking Laps for Life walkers are encouraged to carry a pair of new shoes to be donated to a local shelter in memory of those lost to suicide; informational booths, music, speakers, raffle and silent auction; proceeds help youth-suicide prevention program and people dealing with the trauma and grief caused by the suicide of a loved one, 1-4 p.m., Federal Way Memorial Stadium, 30611 16th Ave. S., Federal Way; free (206-384-5114 or www.auburnsos.com/pssad).
Tuesday
Adoption information
The philosophy and services of Open Adoption and Family Services nonprofit adoption and counseling agency, 6:30-8 p.m., Open Adoption and Family Services, 200 West Mercer St., Seattle; free, reservations required, space limited (206-782-0442).
Wednesday
College Admissions Seminar
Information from the Princeton Review on admissions processes at top U.S. colleges and how to start your college search, 6:30-8 p.m., University of Washington, Johnson Hall, Seattle; free (206- 548-1100 or http://princetonreview.com/gettingin).
Friday-Sept. 16
Wallingford Wurst Festival
Food, games for kids of all ages, rides, craft vendors, beer garden, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 16, St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle (206-633-3375).
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