Weekend calendar

Green Lake Folk Dancers

FRI Mostly Balkan line dancing, easy dances first 60-90 minutes, children welcome, 8:30 p.m. Friday, VFW Hall, 7220 Woodlawn Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5 (206-325-7668 or www.ratchenitza.com).

Rock and Roll Dance

FRI Salsa dance lesson, DJ music, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Mountaineers Club, 300 Third Ave. W., Seattle; $9-$12 (206-484-9187).

Sno-King International

Folk Dance Club

SAT International folk-dancing instruction, 7:30 p.m., dancing, 8:30-10:45 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20626 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $2-$5 (425-385-2088 or www.sno-king.org).

Harbor Happening

SUN Dance lesson, 7 p.m., dancing to boogie woogie, blues, waltzes, rock 'n' roll with Two Scoops Combo, 8 p.m. Sunday, China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; $14/dance and lesson, $10/dance only (www.seattledanceinfo.com).

Fairs/festivals

Enumclaw Street Fair

FRI, SAT Entertainment, food, farmers market, arts, crafts, main stage, kids stage, roaming entertainment, fun run/walk, health fair, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Enumclaw (253-740-4153 or www.enumclawstreetfair.com).

Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair

FRI, SAT, SUN Work of more than 300 artists, entertainment, art demonstrations, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, west side of Bellevue Square; Kidsfair art activities, free admission to the museum, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; free shuttle bus every 15 minutes, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday to and from Bellevue Square from South Bellevue, South Kirkland and Houghton Park park-and-ride lots (425-519-0770 or www.bellevuearts.org).

6th Street Fair

FRI, SAT, SUN Artwork by more than 120 artists, musical entertainment, kids' activities, food vendors, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, along Northeast Sixth Street and 106th Avenue Northeast, downtown Bellevue (425-453-1223 or www.bellevuedowntown.com).

Bellevue Festival of the Arts

FRI, SAT, SUN Arts and crafts vendors, food, music, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Cost Plus World Market, 10300 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue (www.bellevuefest.org). Renton River Days

FRI, SAT, SUN Entertainment on two stages, Art Market, Nibble of Renton, art show, quilt show, pony rides, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Liberty Park, Bronson Way North and Houser Way Northeast, Renton and other downtown Renton locations; parade, 10 a.m. Saturday on South Third Street, Renton (425-430-6528 or www.rentonriverdays.org).

Tour de Terrace

FRI, SAT, SUN Carnival, 1-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sunday; street fair with arts, crafts, commercial and food vendors, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; Tour de Terrace Parade, 7 p.m. Friday; entertainment, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday; car show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; pancake breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday and Sunday, $5; fireworks, 10 p.m. Saturday, Evergreen Playfields, 22400 56th Ave. West, Mountlake Terrace (425-776-7331 or www.tourdeterrace.org).

Covington Days Festival

FRI, SAT, SUN Car show and fireworks, 5-11 p.m. Friday; parade, 11 a.m. Saturday; entertainment, carnival, vendors with food, arts, crafts and commercial products, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Covington Multicare Clinic, 17700 S.E. 272nd St., Covington (www.covingtonlionsclub.org).

Lake Stevens Aquafest

FRI, SAT, SUN Carnival, arts and crafts vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, Bite of Lake Stevens, noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; parade on Main Street, 1 p.m. Saturday; Family Funfest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Lake Stevens; parking and free shuttle available from Lake Stevens High School (www.aquafest.org).

Silverdale Whaling Days

FRI, SAT, SUN Street fair, entertainment, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; fireworks, 10 p.m. Friday; grand parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Silverdale (360-692-1107 or www.whalingdays.com).

Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival

FRI, SAT, SUN Juried art show, over 100 craft vendors, children's activities, food and entertainment, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Port Gamble (www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com).

Torchlight Parade

White River Bon Odori Festival

SAT Food, traditional Japanese folk dancing, taiko drum performance, food vendors, 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn; free (253-833-1442 or www.whiteriverbuddhisttmpl.org).

Samish Island Arts Festival

SAT Original glass art, fiber arts, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, cards, photography and garden art, wine and cheese tasting, food, music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Samish Island Community Club, 11292 Blue Heron Road, Bow (425-503-8886 or samishisland.net/artsfestival.htm).

Ballard SeafoodFest

SAT, SUN Food vendors featuring seafood, main stage and family stage entertainment, beer and wine garden, kids' activities, arts and crafts vendors, lutefisk-eating contest, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Market Street and Ballard Avenue, Seattle (206-784-9705 or www.seafoodfest.org).

Alki Beach Art Fair

SAT, SUN Juried art fair with work by 75 artists, live music, food court, raffle and children's art, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Alki Beach Promenade, Alki Avenue Southwest and 63rd Avenue Southwest, Seattle; free (206-684-7430).

Pacific Northwest

Scottish Highland Games

and Clan Gathering

SAT, SUN North American Scottish Athletics Championships, bagpipe and drum competition, Highland dance competition, Celtic Arts Showcase and marketplace, Scottish folk music, Avenue of the Clans Scottish heritage information, Celtic Kennel dogs, food vendors, beer gardens, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Massing of the Pipes and Drums and Parade of the Clans, 12:30 p.m. both days; Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw; $15/adult, $11/ages 60 and older, active military, $10/ages 5-17; parking $4 (206-522-2541 or www.sshga.org).

Camlann Medieval Village Summer Festivals

SAT, SUN Living history in a 14th century English village with period performances, craft demonstrations and vendors, sword and archery demonstrations, food available, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 24; medieval feast available by reservation, Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $10/adults, $6/ages 60 and older, ages 6-12; $45/festival and banquet (425-788-8624 or www.camlann.org).

Pista Sa Nayon

SUN Community celebration honoring the cultural heritage of Filipino Americans with music, dance, food, arts and crafts, 9 a.m. Sunday, Seward Park Amphitheater, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle (206-296-4005 or www.pista.org).

Thurston County Fair

PLAN AHEAD Farm animals, entertainment, home arts, carnival, food, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 30-Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 3, Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3045 Carpenter Road S.E., Olympia; $4-$6 (360-786-5453 or www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair).

Lake City Pioneer Days

PLAN AHEAD Salmon bake and model railroad display, noon-7 p.m. Aug. 1-2, Lake City Community Center; street fair with entertainment, vendors, vintage car show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 2; Kids Parade, 6 p.m., grand parade, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Lake City Way Northeast and Northeast 135th Street, Seattle (www.lakecityfestival.com).

Seafair Hydroplane Races

and Air Show

PLAN AHEAD The Chevrolet Cup hydroplane races on Lake Washington and Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 3, Genesee Park and Playfield, 4316 S. Genesee St., Seattle; free Aug. 1; $25/advance, $30/on site Aug. 2-3; Aug. 2 concert and fireworks only after 6 p.m., $10 (206-728-0123 or seafair.com).

Umoja Fest African Heritage Festival & Parade

PLAN AHEAD African Heritage Parade, children's activities, African drum and dance, Gospel Fest, fashion expo, education and community wellness fair, Bite of Africa, Hip Hop Peace and Unity Concert, jazz, soul and reggae music, vendor marketplace, community resource fair, Aug. 1-3, Judkins Park, 2150 S. Norman St., Seattle (877-505-6306 or www.umojafamilyfest.com).

Snoqualmie Railroad Days

PLAN AHEAD Karaoke contest, food vendors, movie, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 1; arts and crafts and food vendors, car show, helicopter rides, train rides, live music, kids' activities, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 3; Kids Parade, Pet Parade and Grand Parade, 11 a.m. Aug. 2, Snoqualmie (www.railroaddays.com).

Anacortes Arts Festival

PLAN AHEAD Four music venues including acoustic, jazz, kids and Main Stage, art exhibit, children's activities, food vendors, artists' demonstrations, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1-2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 3, Anacortes (360-293-6211 or www.anacortesartsfestival.com).

Gardening

Garden with your kids

THU Activities and ideas for adults to make gardening with kids fun and educational, 5 p.m. today, Victor Steinbrueck Park, 2001 Western Ave., Seattle; free, preregistration required (206-633-5045, ext. 2, or www.seattletilth.org).

Kubota Garden tour

SAT Guided tour of Japanese garden park, 10 a.m. Saturday, Kubota Garden Park, meet in parking lot, 9600 Renton Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-725-5060 or www.kubota.org).

Evergreen Arboretum tour

SAT Docent-led tour of the arboretum and gardens, 2 p.m. Saturday, Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, Marine Drive at Alverson Boulevard, Everett; free (425-257-8597 or www.evergreenarboretum.com).

Fuchsia show

SAT, SUN Greater Seattle Fuchsia Show displays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Ground cover weekend

SAT, SUN How to select, plant and care for ground covers in your garden, 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday, Emery's Garden, 2829 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood (425-743-4555).

Container design

SUN Design and plant-selection tips for container gardens, 3 p.m. Sunday, Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).

Snohomish Garden Tour

SUN Snohomish Garden Club tour of seven gardens, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, tickets available at Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish; $15 (360-568-7913 or www.snohomishgardenclub.com).

Hiking

Sno-Valley Seniors Walk to the Falls

FRI Walk 2-4 miles on paved Snoqualmie Valley Trail, for all ages, 1 p.m. Friday, Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation; $1, reservations required (425-333-4152).

Longfellow Creek walk

SAT Eastshore Singles (age 45+) 90-minute walk through this West Seattle preserve, lunch afterward, 11 a.m. Saturday, Dragonfly Pavilion, Longfellow Creek, 28th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Dakota Street, Seattle; free (360-568-0940 or www.eastshoresingles.org).

Renton River Days walk

SAT, SUN Volkssport 20K (12.4 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) walk on sidewalks and paved paths through the festival, downtown Renton, parks and the Cedar River Trail, start anytime 8 a.m.-noon, finish by 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway, Renton; free (www.esva.org).

Issaquah Alps

SAT, SUN Issaquah Alps Trails Club hikes, Twin Falls 5 miles, 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Squak Mountain hidden trails 3 miles, 9 a.m. Sunday; hiking shoes, appropriate clothing, rain gear and day pack with food and water required; no dogs, from Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah (www.issaquahalps.org).

Hobbies

Anime Fest

FRI Japanese anime short videos, display of manga comics, video games, Japanese snack bar, 5 p.m. Friday, full length feature "Detective Conan: The Time-Bombed Skyscraper," shown outdoors at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Bayview Corner, 5603 S. Bayview Road, Langley, Whidbey Island (360-321-4145).

National Archives research

FRI Organization and retrieval methods for original documents, for genealogists or anyone needing to know more about National Archive records, 10 a.m. Friday; learn the sources and methods for finding immigration and U.S. citizenship records, 1 p.m. Friday, National Archives and Records Administration, 6125 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free (206-336-5115 or www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/public/workshops.html).

Covington Quilters Quilt Show — Stroll Down the Garden Path

FRI, SAT, SUN Display of more than 200 quilts, quilting vendors and demonstrations, Tea Room, Kids Corner, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Heights Middle School, 19640 S.E. 272nd St., Covington (425-413-8663 or www.covingtonquilters.org).

Pacific Northwest Nationals Auto Show

FRI, SAT, SUN Display of more than 2,000 1972 and earlier hot rods, custom and classic cars with vendors exhibits, entertainment, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup, $17/adults, $6/ages 7-12; Friday night drag races, gates open 2 p.m., timed runs begin 4 p.m., eliminations begin 7 p.m. Friday, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. S.E., Kent; $15/adults, $5/ages 6-12 (925-838-9876 or www.pacificnorthwestnats.com).

Oldsmobile Car Show

SAT Oldsmobile cars only by Puget Sound Olds Club, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; car-entry fee $20, free for spectators (425-271-0195).

Issaquah Train Show

SAT Model train layout displays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Issaquah Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N., Issaquah; $1-$2 (www.issaquahdepot.org).

Mellinetti's Pea Patch Psychic Faire

SAT Readers, healers, metaphysical gifts vendors, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, North Green River Community Gardens, Green River Road South and Southeast 268th, Kent; free admission, fees vary for activities (253-859-2420 or www.mellinetti.com).

Planetarium Show "Jupiter and Its Moons"

SAT Planetarium program followed by outside telescope viewing, 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-9152 or www.bpastro.org/).

Fish count

SAT Scuba dive at Keystone Jetty to identify and survey sealife, with instruction and food, 10 a.m. Saturday, Fort Casey State Park, three miles south of Coupeville near the Keystone Ferry Terminal, Whidbey Island; call to register (360-798-6414 or www.pnwscuba.com/critterwatchers).

Car show

Museum events

19th Century Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually

FRI Games, music and dancing of the mid-1800s, 6 p.m. Friday, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $2-$4 (253-591-5339).

Flying Heritage Collection Fly Day

SAT Two historic planes from the collection fly, weather permitting, noon Saturday, Paine Field, 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett; outside viewing free; admission to Flying Heritage Collection $8-$12 (877-342-3404 or www.flyingheritage.com).

Museum of Flight

SAT, SUN Aerobatic Day plane display, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the museum parking lot, and aerobatic pilots presentation, 2 p.m. Saturday in the museum; "Boeing Field" lecture and book signing with author Cory Graff, 2 p.m. Sunday; July 31-Aug. 3, The U.S. Navy Blue Angels take off and land at Boeing Field outside the museum and are there when not in the air, outside viewing free, plus Blue Angels related activities inside the museum, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $7.50-$14 (206-764-5700 or www.museumofflight.org).

"Inspiring Impressionism: The Impressionists and the Art of the Past"

Paddle sports

Dragon boating

SAT, SUN Introduction to the sport of dragon boating, no experience required, for ages 18 and older or age 12 and older with parent, 8 a.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, South Lake Union Park/Center, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; (206-523-4518 or www.tacomadragonboat.org).

Park events

Explore West Point Light Station

FRI Stories of the lighthouse, 1-4 p.m. Friday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; free (206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Friendship fire

FRI Camp songs and marshmallow roast hosted by West Seattle and Fauntleroy YMCA, 7 p.m. Friday, Alki Beach Park, 1702 Alki Ave. S.W., Seattle; free (206-935-6400).

Stories of Our World

FRI Stories from around the world that relate to understanding nature and our relationship to it, around the fire circle with s'mores, for ages 3 and older, 7 p.m. Fridays, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle; donations accepted (206-684-0877 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

The Open Forest

SAT Learn about park history and how to conserve the forest for the future, for ages 16 and older, 10 a.m. Saturday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle; free (206-684-0877 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Owl Prowl Party

SAT Learn about and look for signs of park owls, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $2-$4 preregister (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Birds of Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

FRI Explore the Refuge with a focus on the sights and sounds of birds, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 100 Brown Farm Road, Olympia; event free, park entrance fee $3/family (360 753-9467).

Gold Creek Pond nature walk

SAT Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest rangers lead 90-minute walks to learn the history of the pond and see osprey, beaver, elk and other wildlife on one-mile paved loop walk, 10 a.m. Saturday, Gold Creek Pond Trail, Gold Creek Road #142, Hyak exit 54 off I-90, go north, turn right on Forest Service Road #4832, turn left on Gold Creek Road #142, .75 mile to Gold Creek Pond parking lot on the left, Snoqualmie Pass; $10/person donation requested, reservations required, call 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday (425-434-6111 or www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs).

Discovery Park Beach Shuttle

SAT, SUN Shuttle from the Environmental Learning Center to the beach and West Point Lighthouse, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; $2 suggested donation (206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks/).

San Juan Islands Encampment

SAT, SUN Re-enactors commemorate the 1859-1872 joint occupation of San Juan Island by British and U.S. forces, with period demonstrations of music, blacksmithing, spinning and more, Saturday and Sunday, San Juan Island National Historical Park, 3905 West Valley Road, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island; free (360-378-2902 or www.nps.gov/sajh).

Jetty Island Days

Wooden O Productions Shakespeare in the Park

THU-SUN Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating; Shakespeare's tragic romance "Romeo and Juliet," 7 p.m. today, Lynndale Park, Lynnwood, 7 p.m. Friday, Angle Lake Park, SeaTac, 7 p.m. Saturday, Pine Lake Park, Sammamish and 6 p.m. Sunday, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center; Shakespeare's romantic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream," 7 p.m. today, Friday and Sunday, Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island and 2 p.m. Sunday, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle; free, donations appreciated (206-733-8222 or www.seattleshakespeare.org/woodeno/).

Jazz in Port Townsend

THU, FRI, SAT Jazz workshops and main-stage performances in Fort Worden State Park and downtown venues, 8-11 p.m. today, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Port Townsend; $15-$29 (www.centrum.org).

Cinema on the Lawn

FRI High-school-themed films, music, beer garden, food vendors, movie trivia contest, "Bring It On," 9:30 p.m. Friday, South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-342-5900 or www.cinemaonthelawn.com).

Outdoor Concert and Cinema

FRI Bring lawn chairs or blankets for entertainment at 6:30 p.m., movies at dusk; Nancy Stewart and "Surf's Up!", 6:30 p.m. Friday, Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila; free (206-768-2822 or www.ci.tukwila.wa.us).

Cinema Under the Stars

FRI Entertainment at 7:30 p.m., family movies start at dusk; "Bee Movie," dusk Friday, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett; free (425-257-7101 or www.everettwa.org/arts).

Capitol Hill Block Party

FRI, SAT Live music from local and national bands with food and craft vendors, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 2 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Capitol Hill, 11th Avenue and East Pine Street, Seattle; $18 (www.thestranger.com/blockparty).

Starlight Cinema in Snoqualmie

FRI, SAT Outdoor movies, bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; "The Hunt for Red October," 9 p.m. Friday; "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," 9 p.m. Saturday; "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Aug. 1, Community Park, 35016 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie; $5/person or $15/family donation requested to support local art and cultural events (425-888-5337). GreenStage Shakespeare in the Park

FRI, SAT, SUN Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet," 7 p.m. Friday, Camp Long, Seattle, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dottie Harper Park, Burien; Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Twelfth Night," 7 p.m. Friday, Redmond City Hall, Redmond, 7 p.m. Saturday, Camp Long, Seattle, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Discovery Park, Seattle; bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating; free, donations appreciated (206-748-1551 or www.greenstage.org).

USA Dance Championships

SAT USA Dance, Seattle Chapter sanctioned championship events, youth 2:30-5:30 p.m., adult 7-11 p.m. Saturday, spectators welcome, Washington Dance Club, 1017 Stewart St., Seattle; $15/competitors of all ages, $15/spectators, free for spectators ages 17 and younger (206-781-6791 or usadanceseattle.org/quest).

Singin' Safari Little Maestros Concert

SAT Bellevue Philharmonic concerts for children ages birth through 6, 10 a.m. Saturday, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island; $10/person (425-455-4171 or www.bellevuephil.org).

Carillon Point Outdoor Movie Nights

SAT Movies at dusk, bring low seating, food vendors available; "Wallace and Gromit," Saturday, Carillon Point, 3240 Carillon Point, Kirkland; $5 donation to Hopelink requested (www.carillon-point.com). Des Moines Beach Park Jazz and Blues Series

SAT Outdoor concerts, bring a chair or blanket; Becky Sue and Her Big Rockin' Daddies, 7 p.m. Saturday, Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Avenue S., Des Moines.

Music in the Parks: Saturday Afternoon Teen Concert Series

SAT Live bands, entertainment and skateboarding including professional demonstrations, 2 p.m. Saturday, Wiggums Park, 12th Street and Pine Avenue, Everett; free (425-257-7101 or www.everettwa.org/arts).

Summer concerts at the Locks

SAT, SUN Weekend concerts, schedule may change because of weather and other factors, call for updates; Fidgety Feet Dixieland Band, 2-3 p.m. Saturday; West Seattle Big Band, 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

"Alice's Adventures In Wonderland"

SAT, SUN Open Circle Theater production for all ages, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 10, Volunteer Park, Seattle; free (206-382-4250 or www.octheater.com).

"The Wind In The Willows"

SAT, SUN Theater Schmeater production, 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 10, Volunteer Park, Seattle; free (www.schmeater.org).

Wine Notes

SAT, SUN Wine tasting featuring Woodinville wineries, food, music featuring Tower of Power, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Marymoor Park Performance Space, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; $75-$125 (www.winenotesconcerts.com).

"South Pacific"

SAT, SUN Outdoor version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical set on an island Navy base during World War II, barbecue dinner optional, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through August, Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, 36800 S.E. David Powell Road, Fall City; $8-$18, dinner by reservation, additional $5-$16 (www.foresttheater.org).

Jazz in the Valley

SAT, SUN Jazz and blues in several all-ages venues, noon-midnight p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Ellensburg; $10-$15/day (509-925-6695 or www.jazzinthevalley.com).

Seattle Peace Concerts

SUN Outdoor concert with five bands, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free, donations appreciated, food-bank donations requested (www.seapeace.org).

Running

Torchlight Run at Seafair

SAT 8K run/walk along the Torchlight Parade route and Alaskan Way Viaduct, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $20-$30 (206-721-0123 or seafair.com).

Sales/Shopping

Westfield Southcenter Grand Opening

FRI, SAT, SUN Grand opening of newly remodeled shopping center; shoppers in line from 7-9:30 a.m. Friday receive scratch-off ticket for prizes; musical performance, 9 a.m. Friday; speeches and aerial acrobatic performances before doors open at 10 a.m. Friday; prize giveaways and promotions, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter, 633 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila; (206-246-7400 or www.westfield.com).

Punk Rock Flea Market

SAT Flea market, records, clothing, furniture, computers, toys, books, with bands and DJs, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, The Underground Events Center, 2407 First Ave., Seattle (206-957-8076).

Consignment auction

SAT Auction of heavy equipment, autos, pickups and vans, 9 a.m. Saturday, James G. Murphy Inc., 18226 68th Ave. N.E., Kenmore (425-486-1246 or www.murphyauction.com).

College Night — Get Organized

SUN For students heading to college dorms and their families, workshop, food, sale, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, by reservation, Storables at U Village (206-523-7500), Lynnwood (425-670-2164), Bellevue (425-462-2900 or www.storables.com).

SeaTac Farmers Market

SUN Fresh produce, flowers, crafts, baked goods, moving to a new ongoing location, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S. 188th St., SeaTac (www.ci.seatac.wa.us).

Special interest

Carnation Library groundbreaking

THU Community, library staff and architects celebrate start of construction of new King County Library System branch library, 3 p.m. today, Carnation Library, 4804 Tolt Ave., Carnation (425-333-4398 or www.kcls.org).

Tribute to the veterans of the 1944 Ft. Lawton Court Martial

THU, SAT Public tributes to the U.S. Army veterans whose 1944 convictions were overturned by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records; symposium, "Race, Justice and the Military," 5 p.m. today, Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University, followed by reception, 6:30 p.m., and Mass, 7:30 p.m. today, Chapel of St. Ignatius, Seattle University, Seattle; Restoring Honor ceremony, U.S. Army presentation of belated honorable discharges, 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by community picnic at noon Saturday, parade grounds at Discovery Park, Seattle (www.jackhamann.com/fort_lawton_veterans_tribute.html).

King County International Airport 80th Anniversary

SAT Open house to celebrate the 80th anniversary of King County International Airport with historic-aircraft displays, visits to the Museum of Flight, scenic flights and a team aircraft pull hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Boeing Field King County International Airport, Airport Way South, Seattle; admission free, fees for some activities (206-205-3790 or www.kingcounty.gov/airport).

Seafair Scholarship Program for Women

SAT Coronation of Miss Seafair prior to the Torchlight Parade, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Westlake Center Torchlight Parade TV zone, Fourth Avenue and Pine Street, Seattle (206-728-0123 or seafair.com).

Woodmont Library opening celebration

SAT Community ribbon-cutting celebration of the renovated and expanded library, entertainment and children's activities, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodmont Library, 26809 Pacific Hwy. S., Des Moines; (253-839-0121 or www.kcls.org).

Bowling

SAT, SUN Free bowling for ages 7-16, call for session times starting 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday; 50th anniversary celebration '50s Day with 1950s-themed bowling and food specials, classic-car show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, TechCity Bowl, 13033 N.E. 70th Pl., Kirkland (425-827-0785 or www.techcitybowl.com).

Tours

Greatest Hits: Seattle Architecture Highlights

SAT Learn about neighborhood history on a walking tour of the Fauntleroy neighborhood, 10 a.m. Saturday, Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W., Seattle; free preregistration required (206-938-5293 or www.loghousemuseum.org).

Art Deco: The Roaring '20s, Northwest Style

SAT Travel back in time to the Roaring '20s including the Exchange Building and Seattle Tower on two-hour walking tour, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Downtown Seattle Family Tour

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation two-hour walking tour for families with children ages 5 and older to learn about city design, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $10/adults, $5/children, preregister (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Pioneer Square

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation two-hour walking tour of neighborhood that tells the story of how Seattle was born, 10 a.m. Saturday, Elliott Bay Book Co., 101 S. Main St., Seattle; $15-$17 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Union Bay Natural Area

SAT Trail tour of bird and wildlife habitat in former landfill, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle; $10/suggested donation, no preregistration required (206-685-8033).

MOHAI History Tours

SAT Museum of History & Industry tours to learn about local history; Behind the Scenes walking tour of Husky Stadium, 10 a.m. Saturday; Roanoke Park walking tour including some home interiors, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6; Seattle; $25-$35, meeting places vary, information provided with advance registration (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).

Cedar River Watershed

FRI, SAT, SUN Guided tours by bus and foot into the watershed that provides drinking water for much of the Seattle area, 9:45-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through mid-September, $5-$10, by reservation, Exit 32 off Interstate 90 eastbound, go right on 436th Avenue Southeast (Cedar Falls Road) about 3.5 miles past the exit, North Bend (206-233-1515).

Diablo Lake Adventure

FRI, SAT, SUN Seattle City Light 2.5-hour tours in the Skagit River Gorge area with dams that provide hydroelectric power for the city of Seattle, by motor coach across Diablo Dam and by boat on Diablo Lake, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through August; from the Skagit Information Center, Newhalem; $25/adults, $20/ages 63 and older, $12/ages 6-12, call for reservations; Diablo Dam scenic alpine cruise and dinner, Mondays and Thursdays in July and August, $40-$55, reservations required (206-684-3030 or www.seattle.gov/light/tours/skagit/).

Lake Whatcom Railway

SAT Antique train excursion, noon Tuesdays and Saturdays in July and August, Lake Whatcom Railway, State Highway 9, Wickersham; $18/adult, $9/ages 2-18 (360-595-2218 or lakewhatcomrailway.com).

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

SAT, SUN Vintage train ride through the foothills of Mount Rainier, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, also 2 p.m. Thursdays on selected dates, Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, 349 Mineral Creek Road, Mineral; $15-$20 reservations recommended (888-STEAM11 or 360-492-5588 or www.mrsr.com).

Seafair Fleet Week

PLAN AHEAD U.S. Navy and Coast Guard and Canadian Navy ships scheduled to arrive approximately 1 p.m. July 30, available for tours 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 2, noon-3:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Pier 90, Seattle; free, no reservations available, photo ID required (206-728-0123 or seafair.com).

Travel events

Europe Through the Back Door

SAT Tips on travel to Turkey, 10 a.m. Saturday; packing light and right, Aug. 2, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, reservations required (425-771-8303, ext. 298, or www.ricksteves.com).

Visual Arts

Sculpted Green

ONGOING City of Bellevue exhibition of 35 works by contemporary sculptors relating art to ecology, environmentalism and sustainability, indoors and out in downtown Bellevue through Oct. 5 including Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E. and Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue (425-452-6800 or www.bellevuewa.gov).

Volunteer

Forest stewardship

SAT Volunteers help with trail maintenance and removal of invasive plants, includes lunch and half-hour interpretive walk, for ages seven and older, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Gold Creek Pond Trail, Gold Creek Road #142, Hyak exit #54 off Interstate 90, go north, turn right on Forest Service Road #4832, turn left on Gold Creek Road #142, .75 mile to Gold Creek Pond parking lot on the left, Snoqualmie Pass; call to register (425-783-6017).