Weekend calendar

Brewpub ride

SAT Cascade Bicycle Club 30-mile, leisurely paced, mostly flat ride with coffee stop, with option to visit the pub after the ride; steady rain cancels, 10 a.m. Saturday, Powerhouse Brewpub, 454 E. Main St., Puyallup (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

McChord Bike

SAT Evergreen Wanderers 25K (15.6 miles) bike ride on scenic trails and road shoulders, start anytime 8 a.m.-1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. Saturday; check in at the AFB gate open 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, McChord Air Force Base, 112th Street South, Lakewood (www.ava.org/clubs/esva).

Cascade Spawning Cycle

SUN Cascade Bicycle Club rides based on salmon-spawning cycle and passing local historical landmarks on 55-, 33-, 14-, 8- and 4-mile routes, food, finish-line festival, start 8 a.m.-noon, course open until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Myrtle Edwards Park, 3130 Alaskan Way W., Seattle; $5-$25 (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Boating

Lake Union Boats Afloat Show

THU-SUN On-the-water display of more than 300 recreational power and sail boats with free sailboat rides, how-to seminars, entertainment, food, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today-Sunday, South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle; $10/adults, $5/ages 12-18, ages 11 and younger free (206-748-0012 or www.boatsafloatshow.com).

La Conner Classic Yacht

and Car Show

SAT Celebrating La Conner's maritime and automotive history with display of classic cars and boats, 10 a.m. Saturday, La Conner (360-466-4778).

Dance

Northwest Dance Network

SAT Country dance to Buckaroosters; pre-dance workshop Country Two-Step, 7 p.m. Saturday, Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 N.W. 57th St., Seattle; $10-$17 (206-781-1238 or nwdance.net).

Fairs/festivals

Puyallup Fair

TODAY-SEPT. 21 Thrill rides, Sillyville kiddie rides with vintage train, entertainment, kiddie food court; farm animals, grange displays, art show, floral displays, Hobby Hall, pioneer farm, draft-horse demonstrations, entertainment, food, carnival games, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays through Sept. 21, admission $10/adults, $8/ages 6-18 and ages 62 and older, ages five and younger free;

• Weekday ride specials, Extreme Scream two for the price of one ($10), seven Sillyville rides for $14, unlimited rides (excludes Extreme Scream) $25, today and Sept. 15-18 only;

• Concerts, Sara Evans with Josh Gracin, 7:30 p.m. today, $20-$45; Orange County Choppers, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $15-$150; Fiestas Patrias Latin entertainment, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, free with fair admission; Ronnie Milsap with the Tacoma Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, $15-$35; Fergie, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, $29-$79; Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, $25-$75; Al Jarreau/the Manhattan Transfer, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, $25-$75; Carrie Underwood, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, $50-$75; Michael W. Smith/Steven Curtis Chapman, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, $20-$50; Doodlebops Live, 1:30 and 4 p.m. Sept. 21, $15-$35; all shows include fair admission;

• Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; parking $10/Monday-Friday, $12/Saturday-Sunday (253- 841-5045 or www.thefair.com).

Wallingford Wurst Festival

FRI-SAT Family festival with entertainment for all ages, food, rides, games, vendors, beer garden, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, beer garden open until midnight both days, St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle (www.stbens.net). Oktoberfest

FRI-SAT Washington Beer Commission event with fall seasonals by over 30 Washington breweries, entertainment including Oompah and Accordion Jam; 4-10 p.m. Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday, admission and token sales end at 9:15 p.m., under Oktoberfest tent in the parking lot of Pyramid Alehouse, 1201 First Ave. S., Seattle; $25 admission includes 6 tasting tokens, additional tokens $1.50/each; designated-driver admission $5, available at the gate only (206-447-5649 or www.washingtonbeer.com/oktoberfest.htm).

Salmon Homecoming Celebration

FRI, SAT, SUN School Day activities, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; Native American music and dancing, powwow, environmental exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, salmon barbecue, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Waterfront Park, 1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 58, Seattle (206-381-9063 or www.SalmonHomecoming.com).

Skyway Classic Car Show and Party in the Park

SAT King County Parks morning work party to improve Skyway Park, 9 a.m.-noon, followed by free lunch; plus vendors, food, raffle, music and activities for all ages, noon-4 p.m., Skyway Park, South 120th Place and 70th Place South, Seattle; display of up to 85 classic cars, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Roman Casino parking lot, 11829 Renton Ave. S., Seattle; car entry fee $10-$15, free for spectators (www.westhillcommunity.com).

Kids' Day at Lakewold Gardens

SAT Displays and activities by local educational, health and safety organizations, garden-related arts and crafts, scavenger hunt, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Lakewold Gardens Estate, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive, Lakewood; admission $1 or one new or gently used children's book to benefit Communities in Schools of Lakewood (253-584-4106 or www.lakewoldgardens.org).

Grape Stomp and Harvest Party

SAT Classic harvest-costume contest, grape toss and grape-stomping contests, music, wine tasting, food vendors; proceeds benefit Healthy Families of Clallam County to prevent family violence and abuse, 1 p.m. Saturday, Olympic Cellars, 255410 Hwy. 101, Port Angeles; $8/advance, $10/at the door; ages 12 and younger free (360-452-0160).

Fiestas Patrias

SAT-SUN Celebrate the independence of Latin American countries with art exhibit, traditional dance and mariachi music, forum of Latino scholars, traditional foods, children's activities, performances, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).

Puget Sound Bird Fest

SAT-SUN Exhibits, speakers, marketplace, kids' activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; nature walks, field trips, activities, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-noon Sunday; self-guided backyard wildlife habitat tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; free, preregister for some activities (425-771-0227 or www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org).

Remlinger Farms and Country Fair

SAT-SUN Country fair with animal barnyard, pony rides, steam train, hay maze, hay jump, climbing wall, entertainment, kiddie rides, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $11/ages 1-65, $9/ages 65 and older; fees higher during some weekend special events (425-451-8740 or www.remlingerfarms.com).

Rainier Mountain Festival

SAT-SUN Meet legendary mountaineers Ed Viesturs, Dave Hahn, Jim Whittaker, Lou Whittaker and others, alpine game competitions including speed climbing, sled pull and erect-a-tent; mountaineering technique demonstrations, gear vendors and raffle, kids' activities, music, food vendors, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 5-mile trail run/walk, 10 a.m. Sunday, Rainier Base Camp, 30027 SR 706 E., Ashford; event admission free; trail run $10 (www.rainierfestival.com). Fremont Oktoberfest

PLAN AHEAD Themed beer gardens with more than 70 microbrews, music, children's activity area, Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest, BMX stunt bikers, Brew Ha-Ha 5K Run/Walk & Scramble; happy hour specials and Sunday Cover Dog search; 5 p.m.-midnight Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-midnight Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 21, North 35th Street between Phinney Avenue North and First Avenue Northwest, Seattle; festival admission free, admission to the microbrew garden $20, includes a souvenir cup and four beer tokens (www.fremontoktoberfest.com).

Food/Beverage events

William Church Winery Fall Wine Release Weekend

FRI-SAT Release of our 2006 syrah and 2006 malbec, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, William Church Winery, 19495 144th Ave. N.E., Woodinville; free (425-427-0764 or www.williamchurchwinery.com).

Gardening

NW Horticultural Society's Fall Plant Sale

FRI-SAT Plants for fall planting from specialty nurseries, noon-6:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle (206-722-8755 or northwesthort.org).

Friends of the Conservatory Fall Plant Sale

SAT Featuring orchids, cactuses and succulents like those grown in the Conservatory, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on the lawn across from the Conservatory, Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle (206-322-4112).

Fall is For Planting Seminar

SAT Planting and garden renovations to get a jump start on spring, 11 a.m. Saturday, Classic Nursery & Landscape Company, 12526 Avondale Road, Redmond; free preregister (425-885-5678 or www.classicnursery.com).

Fall Veggie Class

SAT Learn how to grow your own vegetables through the coming season, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; free (425-334-2002 or www.sunnysidenursery.net).

Bellevue Botanical Garden

SAT-SUN Help with perennial border renovation project, dig, lift and pot perennials and take one home, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (www.n-p-a.org); also, docents' tour of the gardens, identifying and highlighting plants in bloom at this time of the year, 1 p.m. Saturday, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue; free, no registration required, donations encouraged (425-451-3755).

Container design

SUN Plant combinations for containers, 10 a.m. Sunday, Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).

Dahlia garden

ONGOING Display garden of hundreds of dahlias, open daylight hours daily through Oct. 15, Sea-Tac Dahlia Gardens, 20020 Des Moines Memorial Drive, SeaTac; free (seatacgardens.com).

Hiking/Walks

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 or www.snovalleysenior.org).

Hiking 101 — Local Family Hikes

SAT Locations, gear and safety tips for local family hikes and guided hike to explore local trails; children under age 6 must be carried in a baby/child carrier pack; wear sturdy footwear; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; free, preregistration required (425-452-6885).

Lake-to-Lake trail walk

SAT Northwest Striders 15K (9.3 miles) walk on sidewalks and trails through parks and residential neighborhoods, start anytime 8-10 a.m., or 6K (3.7 miles) walk on trails in Mercer Slough Nature Park, start anytime 8 a.m.-noon, finish by 3 p.m. Saturday, Overlake Blueberry Farm, 2380 Bellevue Way S.E., Bellevue; free (www.ava.org/clubs/esva).

Lake Wilderness Trail Walk

SAT Eastshore Singles (45+) 90-minute walk on the Lake Wilderness Trail, no dogs, 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley (www.eastshoresingles.org).

McChord Walk

SAT Evergreen Wanderers 10K (6.2 miles) or 6K (3.7 miles) walk on scenic trails and road shoulders, start anytime 8 a.m.-1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. Saturday; check in at the AFB gate open 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, McChord Air Force Base, 112th Street South, Lakewood (www.ava.org/clubs/esva).

North Cascades forest and waterfall hikes

SAT Gently paced, naturalist led hikes depart at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Saturday, North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, Diablo Dam Road, milepost 127.5 on Highway 20, drive over the dam, park at the end of the road on the right; free (360-856-5700, ext. 209, or ncascades.org). Mountaineers hikes

SAT-SUN Mount Rainier Sunrise 7-mile, leisurely paced hike tour, Saturday; Naches Peak 5-mile, leisurely paced loop high-alpine hike, Sunday; call today to sign up and get meeting times and locations (206-284-8484).

Hobbies

Eastside Genealogical Society

THU Speaker on Scottish research, 7 p.m. today, Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue (www.rootsweb.com/).

Car show

SUN All Ford show, 8 a.m. Sunday; All Mazda Meet, Sept. 21; XXX Root Beer Drive-In, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah (425-392-1266 or www.triplexrootbeer.com).

Literary events

Central Library program

SAT "Learning from the Seattle Central Library" presentation by Joshua Prince-Ramus, president and principal of REX and one of the principle designers of the Central Library, 2 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; in celebration of the successful conclusion of Seattle Public Library's 10-year "Libraries for All" building program, commemorative Library Passport with photos and building project highlights to tour all 26 new and remodeled branches and the Central Library, available at all Seattle libraries 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday while supplies last (www.spl.org).

Reading with Rover

SAT For kids ages 3-6 and their parents to promote reading to children, Clifford the Big Red Dog and greeter dogs from the Reading with Rover program, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park (www.thirdplacecommons.org).

Museum events

Antique Machinery Show

SAT Display of a hundred pieces of old steam and kerosene machinery, hosted by Anacortes Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, R Street and Ninth Street, Anacortes (360-293-1915).

Model Railroad Show

SAT-SUN Family-friendly model-railroad displays with hands-on activities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn; $2-$3 (253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org).

"Arctic Wings: Miracle of Migration"

SUN Opening-day celebration of exhibit telling the story of migrant birds around the world by acclaimed wildlife photographers includes guided tour of the exhibit, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., presentations by editor of the book that inspired the exhibit, ornithologists and family activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; exhibit at the museum through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, until 8 p.m. first Thursdays of each month, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $5-$8 (206-543-5590 or www.burkemuseum.org).

Science with a Twist

PLAN AHEAD Science discoveries, food, entertainment and beverages for ages 21 and older only; "Are We Alone?" tales of alleged extraterrestrial activity and planetarium program, 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; $15 (206-443-3611 or www.pacsci.org).

Pacific Science Center

ONGOING During September, Science Center arches illuminated in orange for Hunger Action Month to encourage donations to Food Lifeline; winter hours now in effect, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed Mondays, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; admission $6-$11 (206-443-2001 or www.pacsci.org).

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

Tacoma's Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way

THU-WED Exhibit centers on the civil-rights movement in Tacoma from 1960 to 1972 with more than 100 artifacts including photographs and articles, through Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday; extended hours and free admission 5-8 p.m. Thursdays; Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $8/adults, $7/ages 60 and older, $6/students and military with ID (888-238-4373 or WashingtonHistory.org).

Paddle sports

Diablo Lake Canoeing

SAT Two-hour canoe trips, weather-dependent, first come first served, no experience necessary, all equipment provided, for ages 6 and older, limited to 12 passengers per trip at 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday; sign-up starts 8:30 a.m. Saturday, North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, Diablo Dam Road, milepost 127.5 on Highway 20, drive over the dam, park at the end of the road on the right; free (360-856-5700, ext. 209, or ncascades.org/).

Park events

Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks Walking Tours

SAT Walking tours of Olmsted-designed Cowen and Ravenna parks, 10 a.m. Saturday, Cowen Park, 5849 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free, no reservations required (425-885-3173).

Fauntleroy Forest Walk

SAT Explore Fauntleroy's 28-acre watershed, including recently restored segment of the creek and native-plant identification, for ages 8 and older, 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Seattle; $8, register at least a day in advance to get meeting-place information (206-684-7434).

Lichen, moss and fungi

SAT Discover the lifestyles and significance of lichen, moss and fungi, for all ages, 10 a.m. Saturday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $8, register a day or more in advance (206-684-7434).

Me-Kwa-Mooks

SAT Find marine creatures and plants and learn about beach ecology at low tide, wear shoes that can get wet, for ages 3 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, 4503 Beach Drive S.W., Seattle; $8, register at least a day in advance (206-684-7434).

Spider, slug and snake search

SAT Nature walk for all ages, 1 p.m. Saturday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $8, register by Friday (206-684-7434 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Wildlife Habitat Project kickoff

SAT Kick-off celebration for wildlife habitat project with information on how gardens reduce global warming, how to attract birds and butterflies to your yard, kids' activities, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Ravenna Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-684-7534).

Spiders

SAT The important role spiders play in nature, for ages 4 and older, 2 p.m. Saturday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; (206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Owl hoot at Camp Long

SAT Learn about and listen for owls, for ages 5 and older, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $8, register at least a day in advance (206-684-7434 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Kid-friendly Nature Talk

SAT Discover the wonders of nature in your own backyard, join a naturalist on a scavenger hunt, make nature art, see the finer details of nature close by, for ages 6 and older, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; $5, preregister (425-452-4195 or www.myparksandrecreation.com).

Wild Waves and Enchanted Village

SAT-SUN Last weekend of the season for amusement park with thrill rides including TimberHawk, the state's biggest roller coaster, the Sky Dive and the Timber Axe; family rides, water park with tube slides, Raging River ride, wave pool, activity pool, warming tubs and kiddie pools with water slides, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Wild Waves and Enchanted Village, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; $34.99/general admission, $29.99/children under 48 inches tall, ages 2 and younger free; parking $10 (253-661-8000 or www.wildwaves.com). Plants of the Nisqually

SAT-SUN Easy hike exploring the plants of the refuge, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 100 Brown Farm Road, Olympia; event free, refuge entry fee $3/family (360-753-9467).

Performances

Center City Cinema

THU Outdoor movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," sunset today, Occidental Square, Occidental Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle; free (www.seattle.gov/parks/centercity).

Arts Gumbo

FRI Solo dances and slide-show presentation on dance traditions of the Muslim world, 8 p.m. Friday, Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S. Alaska St., Seattle; $7-$12/advance, $10-$15/at the door (206-725-7517 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/1784).

Sea Chantey Sing

FRI Experience the world of old salts on the Tugboat Arthur Foss; join in the chorus or lead one yourself; family friendly, refreshments, gifts, CDs available, 8 p.m. Friday, South Lake Union Maritime Heritage Center, 1002 Valley St., Seattle; free (206-447-9800 or www.nwseaport.org).

The Snow Queen: Gerda's Journey

SAT Outdoor performance, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, McCormick Park, 26200 N.E. Stephens Street, Duvall; free (206-296-7580 or www.4culture.org).

Whidbey Island Old Time Bluegrass Pickers Festival

SAT Acoustic bluegrass outdoor concert by five bands, bring lawn chairs, food available; no dogs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank; $10/person at the gates, ages 15 and younger free with adult (360-678-1912).

Poulsbo Americana Music Festival

SAT Music for all ages, food vendors, 11 a.m. Saturday, Raab Park, 18349 Caldart Ave. N.E., Poulsbo; free (360-779-4848 or www.poulsbomusicfestival.com).

Pike Market Buskers' Festival

SUN Variety of street performers, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle, Westlake Park, 401 Pine Street, Seattle (www.thetroubadourshow.com/buskerfestival.html).

Mexican Independence Celebration

SUN Performances by Mariachi Ayutla and Bailadores de Bronce folkloric dance, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue (www.crossroadsbellevue.com).

Running

Agros International 5K Fun Run/Walk

SAT Run a 3.1-mile, mostly flat course along Lake Washington with views of the Cascades and Mount Rainier, plus kids' dash; proceeds benefit Agros International community assistance in Mexico and Central America, 9 a.m. Saturday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $25-$30 (206-528-1066 or www.agros.org/ag/get-involved/events/run/).

Sales/Shopping

Block Party

FRI Shopping, food, wine, art, live music, 4-9 p.m. Friday, on First Avenue South between Gowe Street and Titus Street, Kent (253-859-4112). Book sale

FRI-SUN Friends of the Library used-book-sale fundraiser, members-only preview sale 4 p.m. Friday, $5 memberships available at the door; open to all 10 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road N.E., Woodinville (425-788-0733 or www.kcls.org).

Evergreen Arboretum Great Garden Garage Sale

FRI-SAT New and used items for home and garden, plant sale, $1 hot dog and soda lunch; proceeds benefit Arboretum projects, 9 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, Marine Drive at Alverson Boulevard, Everett (425-257-8597 or evergreenarboretum.com).

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).

Book sale

SAT-SUN Friends of the Library used-book-sale fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave. S., Des Moines (206-824-6066 or www.kcls.org).

Babeland anniversary party

PLAN AHEAD Burlesque, go-go dancers and other entertainment, appetizers, 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Babeland, 707 E. Pike St., Seattle; free, reservations required by Sept. 15 (206-328-2914).

Seasonal

Corn Maze, South 47 Farm

SAT-SUN Opening celebration for the "Tribute to the Tractor" corn maze with music, storytelling, hayrides, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; corn maze open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond; celebration and market entry free; corn maze $6-$7 (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).

Special interest

YMCA Family Night

FRI Family games, crafts and snacks, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Shoreline/South County YMCA, 1220 N.E. 175th St., Shoreline; free (206-364-1700 or www.shorelineymca.org).

Infant and Toddler Open House

SAT Parents of children birth-24 months learn about program for parents and preschoolers, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodinville Family Preschool, 23713 49th Ave. S.E., Bothell (425-481-9707 or www.woodinvillefamilypreschool.org).

Camlann Medieval Village

SAT-SUN An English village re-creation of the year 1376, with period village-life portrayals, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 21, Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $5 (425-788-8624 or www.camlann.org).

Tours

Seattle Architecture Foundation tours

Art + Architecture

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tour on how form and function meet in downtown architecture, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $15/advance, $17/day of tour if space available (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Mansions on the Hill

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tour to see early 20th century mansions, 10 a.m. Saturday, Merrill Court Townhouses, 901-917 Harvard Ave. E., Seattle; $15/advance, $17/day of tour, exact change, if space available (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Hellyer Natural History Center

SUN Guided tour of the former home of original park benefactors Dr. David and Constance Hellyer, 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E., Eatonville; $3 in addition to regular park admission, by reservation, space limited (360-832-7166 or www.nwtrek.org).

Northwest Railway Museum train excursion

SAT-SUN Antique train excursion through the upper Snoqualmie Valley, noon, 1:30, 3 and 3:45 p.m. from Snoqualmie, 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. from North Bend, weekends through October, Northwest Railway Museum features exhibits on the history of railroads in the Pacific Northwest, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at Snoqualmie Depot, noon Saturday-Sunday, North Bend Depot, 205 McClellan St., North Bend; $10/adults, $9/ages 62 and older, $7/ages 2-12 (425-888-3030 or www.trainmuseum.org).

Travel events

Travel seminars

SAT Travel seminars, Morocco, 10 a.m. Saturday; Egypt and Jordan, 1 p.m. Saturday; Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free, reservations required (425-744-6076 or www.savvytraveleredmonds.com).

Europe Through the Back Door

SAT Slide show on the history of Europe since World War II and how European culture and attitudes differ from those of America, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; travel drawing, how to record your surroundings with simple line drawings, bring drawing tablet and pen for sketching, noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Rick Steves Travel Center Classroom, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, reservations required (425-771-8303, ext. 298, or www.ricksteves.com).

Adventures in Travel Expo

Seattle Animal Shelter Foster Dog Parent Orientation

SAT Learn how to become a foster dog parent, 1 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle; free, preregistration required (206-386-7387 or www.seattleanimalshelter.org).

Workshops

Sustainable Saturdays

SAT Consumer/homeowner education classes, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27, Kirkland City Hall, 123 Fifth Ave., Kirkland; free (206-225-8720 or sustainableseptember.org).