Family calendar

Today

First Saturday,

Asian Art Museum

Free admission, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; family activities, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

Kent Kids' Arts Day

Hands-on art projects for ages 4-14, entertainment; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent; $10/children, adults and kids under age 2 free (253-856-5050 or www.kentarts .com).

Insect Safari

Information and bug-collection display for ages 4 and older, 1 p.m., Kent Regional Library, 212 Second Ave. N., Kent (253-859-3330).

Rollin' Rails

Operating-model-railroad show for kids of all ages with hands-on layouts, Lego trains, scale layouts, by Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Edgewood Baptist Church, 20406 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; $4, ages 12 and younger free (425-483-3322).

Today, Sunday

Seattle Roadster Show

Display of hot rods, custom and muscle cars, motorcycles, drag racers; guest celebrities from Speed Channel and TLC's "Wrecks to Riches"; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $16/adults, $12/ages 62 and older and military with ID, $8/ages 6-12 (206-381-7500 or www.hotrodshows.com).

Seattle Dollhouse

Miniature Show

Exhibit of dollhouses and vignettes, and sale of miniature goods and accessories from more than 60 vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle; $6/adults, $5.50/seniors, $3/ages 11 and younger (206-684-7200).

Explore the Geologic History of Washington State

Examine rocks, minerals and fossils from the museum's collections, noon-2 p.m. today and Sunday, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $5-$8 (206-543-5590 ).

Treasures of NOAA's Ark

Discover how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration charts our seas, protects and conserves our natural marine resources, and detects potential tsunamis; with historical artifacts, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, through Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; $7-$10 (206-443-2001).

East King County

Rock & Gem Show

Family-oriented Earth science, lapidary arts, gem and jewelry artists and local dealers, with children's activities, demonstrations, food, door prizes and sale of jewelry, minerals, natural art and gemstones by The EastKingco Rock Club, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday, Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah; free (206-612-3113).

Sewing and Stitchery Expo

Hundreds of exhibits and vendors with fabrics, sewing tools and supplies, seminars, workshops, style shows, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup, Pierce County; $10 (253-841-5045).

Sunday

Pancake breakfast

All-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser for community-center programs, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 N.W. 77th St., Seattle; $3/person, ages 4 and younger free (206-684-4052).

Swedish Pancake Breakfast

Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, ham, beverages and entertainment, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $4-$7 (206-283-1090).

Family First Sunday

Family activities, craft project for kids, with crabs theme, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $8.50-$12.50 (206-386-4300).

Seattle Chinese Garden Lantern Festival

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a lion dance, martial arts and traditional dance performances, fortunetelling, calligraphy and art demonstrations, crafts activities for children, refreshments, 2-5 p.m., South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; suggested donation $8/adult, $3/ages 4-12 (206-282-8040 or www.seattlechinesegarden.org).

Monday

Cat in the Hat Celebration

Stories, songs and activities to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Cat in the Hat, 4 p.m., Federal Way 320th Library, 848 S. 320th St., Federal Way (253-839-0257); 7 p.m., Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave. S., Des Moines (206-824-6066).

Thursday

Raising healthy eaters

North Seattle Community College Co-op Preschools host lecture/discussion, 7-8:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church Social Hall, 8208 18th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-789-6975).