Weekend calendar

Animal events

Cool City Pets

SAT Small animals available for adoption (hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice) with information on their care, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle (206-386-7387 or www.seattleanimalshelter.org).

Cat adoptions

SAT Pasado's Safe Haven cats and kittens rescued, rehabilitated and ready for a home, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Unleashed Pawsabilities, 2920 N.E. Blakeley St., Seattle (360-793-9393 or www.pasadosafehaven.org). Cat and kitten adoption event

SAT Purrfect Pals shelter cats and kittens, spayed/neutered, microchipped, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Paddywack, 15415 Main St., Suite 104, Mill Creek Town Center, Mill Creek (425-293-5467 or purrfectpals.org). Roofest

SAT Greyhound Pets of America auction, vendors, food, games and ex-racing greyhounds available for adoption, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian Ave. E., Graham; suggested donation $3/person or $10/family (253-875-6939 or www.gnwgreyhounds.org/calendar.htm).

Pet Farmers Market

SAT-SUN Vendor fair of products and services for pets, leashed pets welcome, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, All Pets Go to Heaven and Heavenly Spa, 35022 S.E. Fall City Snoqualmie Road, Fall City (425-222-7221 or www.allpetsgotoheaven.com).

Plush giveaways at the Zoo

SUN Free plush snakes to the first 2,000 kids ages 12 and younger; 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $10-$15 (206-548-2500 or www.zoo.org).

Benefits

Soiree for Senior Services

FRI "An Evening in Tuscany" dinner and auction benefiting the programs of Senior Services, 6 p.m. Friday, The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $175, by reservation (206-727-6267 or www.seniorservices.org/FundDev/soiree2008.html). Brain Injury Association of Washington Gala Dinner & Auction

FRI Dinner, wine, auction, honors, benefits Brain Injury Association of Washington, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 721 Pine St., Seattle; $175 (253-238-6085 or www.biawa.org). Light the Night Walk

SAT Leukemia and Lymphoma Society events to raise funds for patient services and research for blood cancer patients; event includes food, music and family activities; registration 5:30 p.m., walk 7-9 p.m., Green Lake Park, Seattle and Tulalip Amphitheater, Tulalip; also Sept. 27, Ruston Way, Tacoma; free (888-345-4572 or www.lightthenight.org).

Bowling for Hope

SAT Bowling tournament, silent auction, raffle benefiting Hope for Horses nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates horses that have been neglected, abused or abandoned, 1 p.m. Saturday, Kenmore Lanes, 7638 N.E. Bothell Way, Kenmore; $25, advance registration recommended (360-453-4040 or www.hopeforhorses.us).

The Great Grape Stompin' Experience

SAT Wine tasting, food, live music, team grape stomping to benefit cancer and leukemia research, 1 p.m. Saturday, V2 Farm, 20613 S.E. 436th St., Enumclaw; $25 (206-353-6695 or v2farm.com).

Northern Lights Auktion

SUN Dinner and auction to benefit the Nordic Heritage Museum, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 721 Pine St., Seattle; $100, reservations required (206-789-5707, ext. 10, or www.nordicmuseum.org).

Biking

Lake Washington Boulevard closure/Bicycle Sunday

THU, SUN To combat global warming and encourage bicycle and pedestrian recreation, scenic area of Lake Washington Boulevard closed 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays in September and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. this Sunday, Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (206-684-4075 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Queen Anne/Magnolia

FRI Cascade Bicycle Club 20- to 25-mile, leisurely paced, hilly ride with restaurant lunch stop; senior, new and slower paced riders especially welcome; steady rain cancels, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Pacific Connections Garden Dedication

SAT Cascade Bicycle Club 22-mile, leisurely paced ride with some hills, stop at the Arboretum ribbon-cutting ceremony, then to Seward Park; steady rain cancels, 11 a.m. Saturday, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Dance

Skandia dance

FRI Scandinavian dance lesson, 7:30 p.m., dancing to live music, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20626 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $7-$10 (206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org).

Baby Loves Disco

SAT Dance party with tunes from the '70s and '80s for parents, grandparents and kids ages 6 months-7 years old with family-friendly activities, healthy snacks, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Heaven Nightclub, 172 S. Washington St., Seattle; $12/per walking person, advance tickets recommended (206-622-1863 or www.babylovesdisco.com/locations/seattle).

Fairs/festivals

Puyallup Fair

THU-SUN Thrill rides, Sillyville kiddie rides, entertainment, 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. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday; admission $10/adults, $8/ages 6-18 and ages 62 and older, ages five and younger free; Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; parking $10/today-Friday, $12/Saturday-Sunday (253- 841-5045 or www.thefair.com). Wenatchee River Salmon Festival

THU-SUN Intergenerational hands-on activities, exhibits, wildlife "edu-tainment," music, Native Americans intertribal encampment, hours vary today through Sunday, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, 12790 Fish Hatchery Road, Leavenworth; (509-548-6662 or www.salmonfest.org). Arts Together Creative Arts Festival

FRI-SAT Showcase of interactive visual, literary and performance art, artist marketplace, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Snohomish County Administration Bldg. Plaza, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett (425-388-3186 or www.snohomishcountyarts.org).

Fremont Oktoberfest

FRI, SAT, SUN Themed beer gardens with more than 70 microbrews, music, children's activity area, Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest, BMX stunt bikers, Sunday Cover Dog search; 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 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); Brew Ha-Ha Street Scramble, scavenger hunt, visit as many of 30 locations in the Fremont area as you can on foot in 90 minutes, team or solo; register and check in, 9 a.m., event starts 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Solstice Plaza, North 34th Street and Fremont Avenue North, Seattle; $5-$20/person or (www.streetscramble.comorwww.fremontoktoberfest.com/run.html); Brew Ha-Ha 5K fun run or walk with Beer Belly Division, teams and costumes encouraged, registration 8 a.m., race 10 a.m. Sunday, Adobe Plaza Stage, North 34th Street and Fremont Avenue North, Seattle; $20/advance, $30/day of race, $5 off microbrew beer garden entry included (www.fremontoktoberfest.com/run.html).

St. Demetrios Greek Festival

FRI, SAT, SUN Greek folk dancing, music, food and crafts, church tours, noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E., Seattle; Saturday and Sunday, free parking and shuttle bus from Montlake Elementary School, 2409 22nd Ave. E. and Seattle Preparatory School parking garage, 2400 11th Ave. E., Seattle, and free Metro shuttle service, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 2-8 p.m. Sunday from Northgate and South Kirkland park and rides (206-631-2575 or www.seattlegreekfestival.com).

Fishermen's Fall Festival

SAT Industry-related exhibits and competitions, salmon barbecue, children's activities, appearance by J.P. Patches, music; benefiting the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Avenue W., Seattle (206-782-6577 or www.seattlefishermensmemorial.org/events.php).

Cowlitz Powwow

SAT Drumming, dancing, vendors, noon-11 p.m., grand entries 1 and 7 p.m., salmon dinner 5 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Center, 107 Spencer Road, Toledo (360-280-2321 or www.cowlitz.org/events/cowlitzindianpowwow.html).

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).

Gardening

Pacific Connections Garden opens

SAT Opening celebration for the first phase of the new 14-acre Pacific Rim regions botanical display, with guided tours, music, games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle (206-233-7929 or www.uwbotanicgardens.org).

Evergreen District Flower Show

SAT Educational displays, horticulture samples, flower arrangement and design display, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Martha Lake Covenant Church, 2721 164th St. S.W., Lynnwood (425-787-9714).

Seymour Conservatory plant sale

SAT Featuring hardy herbs, garden mums, perennials and house plants, proceeds benefit Seymour Conservatory, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Metro Park Greenhouses, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma (253-591-5330 or www.metroparkstacoma.org).

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).

Harvest events

Stocker Farms Corn Maze

FRI-SUN "Maze of History" opening for the season 4-10 p.m. Friday, ongoing hours 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, Stocker Farms, 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish; $8/person before 6 p.m., $10/person after 6 p.m., ages 5 and younger free (360-568-7391 or www.stockerfarms.com). Harvest Jubilee and Farm Tours

SAT Events and tours at 16 Stanwood/Camamo/Silvana area farms; information on farm sites, arts walk with music, food, farm related activities, barn dance, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, The Country Store, 8815 272nd Street N.W., Stanwood; free (360-652-2569 or www.harvestjubilee.org).

Corn Maze, South 47 Farm

ONGOING Corn maze open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; U-pick and farmstand produce and flowers, South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond; corn maze $6-$7 (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).

Hiking/Walks

Issaquah Alps

SAT, SUN Issaquah Alps Trails Club hikes, appropriate clothing, raingear and daypack with food and water required; no dogs; 4 miles with Cold War history, 10 a.m. Saturday, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah; 3-mile family hike, Issaquah Creek hatchery and sites along the creek with salmon spawning, meet 1 p.m. Sunday, Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah; free (www.issaquahalps.org).

Hobbies

"Brisingr" release party

FRI Celebration of the release of the third book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Series, with outdoor showing of the movie "Eragon" based on the first novel in the series, in the parking lot next to the store, bring seating, food available, 9:30 p.m. Friday; store opens at 11:55 p.m. for the midnight release of the book, Eagle Harbor Book Co., 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island (206-842-5332 or www.eagleharborbooks.com).

Intuitive Arts Psychic Faire

SAT-SUN Healers, readers, metaphysical-themed vendors, pet psychic, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Doubletree Guest Suites, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila; free admission, fees for services vary (253-859-2420 or www.mellinetti.com).

Whidbey Island Kite Festival

SAT-SUN Sport kite championships, kids' activities, sport kite lessons and demonstrations, food vendors, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Casey Conference Center, 1276 S. Engle Road, adjacent to Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville (360-678-9358 or www.whidbeykites.org).

Car show

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

Museum events

Science with a Twist

THU 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. today, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; $15 (206-443-3611 or www.pacsci.org).

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

THU-SUN Last weekend of exhibit of nearly 100 works of art looking at the origins of Impressionism, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle; $20/adults, $17/ages 62 and older, $14/ages 13-17 and students with ID, free for ages 12 and younger (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

"Kenjiro Nomura: An Artist's View of the Japanese American Internment"

FRI Opening day of artworks created by Kenjiro Nomura while he was interned during World War II, noon-4 p.m. Friday, at the museum through Dec. 19, noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St., Kent; free, donations appreciated (253-854-4330 or kenthistoricalmuseum.org).

Wing Luke Asian Museum free day

SAT Exploring the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans, admission free 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 S. King St., Seattle (206-623-5124 or www.wingluke.org).

Murder on the Slough

SAT Crime historian Tom Hitzroth on his 10-year investigation trying to solve the 1926 murder of Letitia Whitehall, 1 p.m. Saturday, Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline; free (206-542-7111 or www.shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org).

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).

Paddle sports

Sound Rowers

SAT Sound Rowers Open Water Rowing and Paddling Club 8-mile race around Budd Inlet, open to all human-powered craft, 10 a.m. Saturday, Swantown Marina, 1022 Marine Drive N.E., Olympia; $8-$18 (www.soundrowers.org).

Park events

Birding the Autumn Migration

FRI, SUN Naturalist walk to observe migrant and resident birds, bring binoculars, field guides, snack, 8 a.m.-noon Friday or Sunday, Breazeale-Padilla Bay Interpretive Center, 10441 BayView-Edison Road, Mount Vernon; preregistration required, space limited (360-428-1558 or www.padillabay.gov). Discovery Park bird tour

SAT Walk with experienced birder to look for seasonal and resident birds and explore other natural wonders, bring binoculars and field guides if you have them; for ages 8 and older, 8 a.m. Saturday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; register at least 2 days in advance (206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Botany of Seward Park Hike and Scavenger Hunt

SAT Learn about common native and nonnative plant species in park's old-growth forest on moderately difficult hike, 2 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $4 (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Microscopic Wonders of Lake Washington Citizen Science Lab

SAT Citizen Science lab explores the tiny plants and animals that inhabit Lake Washington, beginners welcome, open to all ages, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; free (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Piper's Orchard Harvest Festival

SAT Celebration of the 117-year-old orchard with heirloom apple samples, cider pressing, pie-baking contest, information on the orchard and fruit growing, kids' activities, acoustic-instrument jam session, naturalist walk, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle (206-684-0877 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Salmon SEEson

SAT See salmon returning from the ocean to spawn, through September, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; and at event 9-11 a.m. Saturday, along the Sammamish River Trail, south of 85th Street Bridge, Redmond (206-296-8016 or www.kingcounty.gov/salmon).

Salmon Cycle Kid-friendly Nature Talk

SAT Join a naturalist to discover the journey that salmon make, for ages 6 and older, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; $5 (425-452-4195 or www.myparksandrecreation.com).

Planetarium Show "Wild Stars: Neutron Stars, Pulsars, Supernovae and Black Holes"

SAT Supernovas, neutron stars and black holes and current night sky planetarium presentation and if the sky is clear, astronomers with telescopes, 7 p.m. Saturday, Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-9152 or www.bpastro.org/). Port Susan Bay Nature Walk

SAT Nature Conservancy guided walk to see shorebirds, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Port Susan Bay Preserve, near Stanwood; free (206-343-4345 or www.nature.org/washington).

Plants of the Nisqually

SUN Easy hike exploring the plants of the refuge, 1:30 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: At World's End," sunset today, Occidental Square, Occidental Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle; free (www.seattle.gov/parks/centercity).

Redmond Arts Festival

FRI-SAT Art show, 7-10 p.m. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, music begins 8 p.m. both days, Old Fire House, 16510 N.E. 79th St., Redmond; free (425-556-2371 or www.theoldfirehouse.org).

Flute Quest

FRI-SUN Celebrating the Native American flute with performances, workshops for all levels, flute circles; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (425-235-0400 or www.flutequest.com or www.countryvillagebothell.com).

What Did You Hear in the War, Daddy?

SAT American popular songs from World War II by Dina Blade, with anecdotes about radio, movies and dances of the era, 2 p.m. Saturday, Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; free (425-822-2459 or www.kcls.org).

Seattle Peace Concerts

SUN Outdoor concert with five bands, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Lower Woodland Park, 700 N. 50th St., Seattle; free, donations appreciated, food-bank donations requested (www.seapeace.org).

Running

Rock n' Run

SAT 5K run, 9 a.m., 1-mile family fun walk led by Lincoln, the Everett Silvertips mascot, 9:30 a.m., pre- and post-race activities; portion of the proceeds benefit United Way of Snohomish County, 9 a.m. Saturday, Comcast Arena at the Everett Events Center, Everett; $10-$20 (425-322-2629 or www.comcastarenaeverett.com).

Run Wild

SAT 5K fun run or walk, free kids' dash for children of participants; 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville; $25/through Friday, $35/day of event (360-832-6117 or www.nwtrek.org). Sales/Shopping

Book sales

FRI-SUN Friends of the Library used-book sale fundraisers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Kent Regional Library, 212 Second Ave. N., Kent (253-859-3330 or www.kcls.org) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Newport Way Library, 14250 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue (425-747-2390 or www.kcls.org).

Special interest

Heritage Series: Chace's Pancake Corral Celebrating 50 Years

THU Eastside Heritage Center hosts guest speaker Ada Rose Williams, granddaughter of Chace's Pancake Corral original owner, sharing the history of the Pancake Corral, 7 p.m. today, Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; free (425-450-1049 or www.eastsideheritagecenter.org).

Park (ing) Day

FRI As part of a global one-day event to highlight the need for more urban open space, small parking spots taken over for art activities, in cooperation with the Department of Neighborhoods and local businesses, noon-6 p.m. Friday, including painting activity at 4864 Rainier Ave. S., participatory performance space at 4903 Rainier Ave. S., tranquil meditation setting at 5269 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (206-760-4289 or www.tpl.org/parkingday).

King County Wastemobile

FRI-SUN King County residents can safely dispose of household hazardous items including pesticides, bleach, oil-based paints, automotive products, fluorescent bulbs and other items free of charge; call or check Web site for acceptable materials and quantity limits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, SuperMall, 1101 SuperMall Way, Auburn (206-296-4692).

North Beach Elementary 50th Anniversary

SAT Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools Maria Goodloe-Johnson, alumni reflections, time capsule, student performances, school tours, commemorative displays, outdoor activities for kids and adults, music, food, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, North Beach Elementary School, 9018 24th Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (www.northbeachelementary.org).

Seattle Parks Health Fair

SAT Vendors and organizations provide health checks and information on emergency preparedness, nutrition, after-school programs, bicycle repair, health insurance and Seattle Parks Department classes and activities, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle; (206) 684-7423 or www.seattle.gov/parks/).

Ancient Egypt

SUN Greg Roach of Spiritquest Tours on the facts and mysteries surrounding the Great Pyramid and other structures on Egypt's Giza plateau, 4 p.m. Sunday, Theosophical Library, 717 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle; $5-$10 (206-323-4281).

Tours

Seattle Architecture Foundation tours

THU-SAT Tour of notable downtown buildings, 10 a.m. today; tour of local art deco 1920s buildings, 10 a.m. Friday; Design Details embellishments in downtown buildings, 10 a.m. Saturday; Modern Skyscrapers from the 1980s to the present, 10 a.m. Saturday, behind the scenes look at famed movie and vaudeville stages at historic theatres, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle; $15-$17/per tour (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).Madrona neighborhood

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation tour of the Madrona neighborhood, focusing on racial tension in earlier eras to the vibrant, integrated neighborhood of today, 10 a.m. Saturday, Madrona Playfield, 3211 E. Spring Street, Seattle; $15-$17 preregister, day of tour registration if space available (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Urban Living Downtown Home Tour

SUN Self-guided walking tour of condominium and apartment homes selected for architecture, art or interior design, from Pike Place Market to Pioneer Square, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, $25/advance tickets available online through noon Friday, $30/day-of-event tickets available at tour tent next to Rachel the Pig at the Market entrance and at BOKA Kitchen + Bar, 1010 First Ave., Seattle (www.pikeplacemarket.org).

Old Redmond Historic Walking Tour

SUN Redmond Historical Society guided tour exploring local history, rain cancels, 1 p.m. Sunday, Justice White House, 7730 Leary Way, Redmond; $8 by reservation (425-885-2919).

Historic Snohomish Home Tour

SUN Self-guided walking tour featuring buildings designed by architect John White and built between 1885 and 1889 including homes, the Methodist Church, Odd Fellows hall and other buildings, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Snohomish; $12-$15, advance tickets available online and at several downtown locations, at Waltz Building day of tour, 116 Avenue B, Snohomish (earlysnohomish.com/tour).

Travel events

Gutsy Women Travelers

SAT Informal gathering for women to meet and learn from each other's travel experiences and share wisdom learned from the road, 9 a.m. Saturday, Wide World Books & Maps, 4411 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-634-3453 or www.wideworldtravels.com).

Travel seminars

SAT Travel seminars, Chile and Argentina, 10 a.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 Travel in France, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; packing light and right, 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).

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).