Weekend calendar

Animal events

Red, White and Zoo

THU-FRI Orangutans, gorillas, elephants, grizzlies, hippos, pigs and other zoo animals get star-shaped treats, with keeper talks on enrichment activities to enhance the lives of zoo animals, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; zoo hours 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; $11-$16.50 (206-548-2500 or www.zoo.org).

Benefits

Salmon Bake for Justice

FRI Tour exhibits, salmon dinner or hot-dog meal, benefits Duwamish Legal Fund, noon-4 p.m. Friday, Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center, 4705 W. Marginal Way S.W., Seattle; $20 (206-369-7204 or www.duwamishtribe.org).

Jungle Party

PLAN AHEAD Reception, dinner, auction, entertainment to benefit animal care and education programs at the zoo and conservations projects around the world; 4:30 p.m. July 10, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $350-$650; $150/reception only (206-548-2547 or www.zoo.org).

Lymphomathon 5K Walk

PLAN AHEAD Lymphoma Research Foundation 5K walk, 9 a.m.-noon July 12, Myrtle Edwards Park, 3130 Alaskan Way W., Seattle (800-235-6848 or www.lymphomathon.org).

Biking

Mercer Island and beyond

SUN Seattle Bicycle Club ride, distance and route by member choice, social and intermediate level, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island (www.seattlebicycleclub.org).

Seattle-to-Portland

Bicycle Classic

PLAN AHEAD A 200-mile ride from Seattle to Portland, July 11-12, Seattle; sold out (www.cascade.org).

Dance

Lake City Contra Dance

THU Local and touring bands and callers, beginners' workshop 7:30 p.m., all dance taught, dancing 8-11 p.m. today, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5-$8, kids and first-time contra dancers free (206-525-0932 or seattledance.org/contra/lakecity).

Emerald City Contra Dance

FRI Beginners dance workshop, 7 p.m., dance to live music with caller, no partner necessary, light, comfortable clothing recommended, do not wear perfume, cologne or other scented products, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $4-$7 (206-440-9839 or www.seattledance.org/contra/emerald.city.html).

Bothell Patriot Dance

FRI Dance to music by Dance Factory, 7 p.m. Friday, Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 N.E. 180th St., Bothell (425-486-7430).

Fairs/Festivals

July 3 Street Dance

and Barbecue

FRI Winslow Way closed for street dance, kids' activities, craft and food vendors, beer and wine, 6-11 p.m. Friday, downtown Bainbridge Island (206-842-2982 or www.bainbridgedowntown.org).

Naval Station Everett

Open House

FRI Ship training simulator, military demonstrations, classic car show, music, food vendors, 2-7 p.m.; ship tours of the USS Rodney M. David, USS Shoup, USS Ingraham, USCGC Henry Blake, closed-toes shoes required, 2:30-6:30 p.m.; aerial flyovers, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, Naval Station Everett, 2000 W. Marine View Drive, Everett (425-304-3202).

Pacific Northwest

Black Community Festival

FRI-SUN Family-friendly celebration of African-American culture and arts with music, food, vendors, youth activity, Independence Day celebration, noon-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Judkins Park, 2150 S. Norman St., Seattle (www.pnbcf.com).

Seattle International Beerfest

FRI-SUN More than 150 beers from more than 15 countries, music, noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle; $20 includes glass and 10 tickets, 4 oz. serving 1-4 tickets, additional tickets $1 each; designated drivers $5 (www.seattlebeerfest.com).

Burien Parade

SAT Motorcycles, marching bands, floats, clowns and antique cars, 3 p.m. Saturday, on Ambaum Boulevard Southwest from Southwest 149th Street to Southwest 153rd Street, east on Southwest 153rd Street, north on Fourth Avenue Southwest, west on Southwest 152nd Street, Burien (www.swkcc.org).

Lake Union

Wooden Boat Festival

SAT-SUN More than 100 visiting vessels, classic wooden boats ranging from motorized launches and runabouts to sailboats, rowing craft and large cruisers, boat rides, maritime skill demonstrations, music, on-shore skill demonstrations, food vendors, kids' activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St., Seattle; suggested donation $5/person, $10/family (206-382-2628 or www.cwb.org).

Fourth at the Farm Celebration

SAT-SUN Wagon rides, music, farm animals, refreshments, seasonal fruits and vegetables, U-pick and farm stand, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).

Tanabata Festival

SUN Traditional Japanese festival involves writing poetry and wishes on paper strips and tying them to trees, with music, tours of the garden, art display, calligraphy activity, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, The Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; garden admission $3-$5 (206-684-4725).

Arlington Fly-In

PLAN AHEAD Aircraft-themed festival with air shows including performance by the Cascade Warbirds, hot-air balloons, military vehicles and more, July 8-12, Arlington Airport, 188th Avenue Northeast, Arlington; $15-$18/per day, ages 14 and younger free (www.arlingtonflyin.org).

Kent Cornucopia Days

PLAN AHEAD Carnival, July 9-12; festival and street fair with vendors, food courts, live music on three stages, health and safety fair, art show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 10-11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12; parade 2 p.m. July 12, downtown Kent (www.kcdays.com).

Seafair Pirate Landing

PLAN AHEAD Events start 11:30 a.m., Seafair Pirates land at noon, July 11, Alki Beach (206-365-1590 or www.seafairpirates.org).

Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Festival

PLAN AHEAD Celtic games, spectator sports, dancing, food and music., 8 a.m. July 11, Edgewater Park, Baker Street and Highway 536, Mount Vernon; $7-$13 (www.celticarts.org).

Vashon Lavender Farm Tour

PLAN AHEAD Pick lavender, music, food, vendors, workshops and children's activities at three lavender farms, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11-12, Vashon; $5 admission includes all farms and shuttle from the ferry dock (www.vashonlavender.com).

Viking Days

PLAN AHEAD Viking encampment with authentic costumes, arts and crafts demonstrations and vendors, Nordic merchants, Taste of Scandinavia food court, Swedish pancake breakfast, salmon barbecue dinner, folk music and dancing, Valhalla Beer Garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11-12, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle (206-789-5707 or www.nordicmuseum.org).

Food events

Pike Place Market

Farm Days

FRI Street through the Market closed to vehicles for more room for farm vendors, Fridays; plus chef demos, Sundays; local and organic produce featured, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sept., Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle (206-682-7453 or www.pikeplacemarket.org).

Spaghetti Dinner

FRI All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, 5 p.m. Friday, Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation; $5-$10 (425-788-9346 or www.snovalleysenior.org).

Red, Whites and Rose Sangrias

SAT Wine tasting, recipes, noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Fremont Wine Warehouse, 3601 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle (206-632-1110).

Reds, Whites and Brews

SAT Four-course luncheon including beer, wine or nonalcoholic beverages, 12:15 p.m. Saturday, $65; six-course dinner with beer and wine, music and view of the Marymoor Park fireworks, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, $119; The Herbfarm, 14590 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville; by reservation (425-485-5300 or www.theherbfarm.com).

Pancake Breakfast

SAT In conjunction with Carnation's Fourth of July Celebration, benefits the Good Neighbor Fund, 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ, 4851 Tolt Ave, Carnation; $5-$6 (425-333-4254 or www.carnation4th.org/events.htm).

Hiking/walks

Wallingford Street Scramble

SAT On foot or by bike, visit as many neighborhood sites marked on a map as you can in 90 minutes or 3 hours, individual or team, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Gas Works Park, Seattle; $10-$15 (www.streetscramble.com).

Eastshore Singles

SAT Golden Gardens Park 3-mile walk along the water, bring a lunch, newcomers welcome, no dogs, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks parking lot, Seattle (www.eastshoresingles.org).

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

SAT Dogs welcome on 3-5 mile hike with 800-1000-foot elevation gain, water, food, daypack, raingear, hiking shoes/boots required, 10 a.m. Saturday, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah (www.issaquahalps.org).

History Hike: Asahel Curtis Nature Trail

PLAN AHEAD Learn about 1800s outdoorsman, mountaineer and photographer Asahel Curtis on MOHAI-guided 1.3 mile hike, bring a picnic lunch, 10 a.m. July 11, Asahel Curtis Nature Trail, Snoqualmie Pass; $15-$25, preregister; day of event tickets if space available (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com).

Museum events

All Access Night at EMP/SFM

THU Free admission to EMP (Experience Music Project and SFM (Science Fiction Museum), live music, 5-8 p.m. today, EMP/SFM, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle (206-227-2702).

First Thursday at SAM

THU Free admission, tours, music, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

First Thursday, Northwest African American Museum

THU Exhibits illustrating the history, culture and art of the region's African-American community, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today, Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle; free (206-267-1823 or www.naamnw.org).

First Thursday,

Burke Museum

THU Free admission today, exhibits include "Coffee: The World in Your Cup" and "Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition: Indigenous Voices Reply," 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle (206-543-5590).

First Thursday, MOHAI

THU Free admission today, exhibits include "The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest," artifacts and exhibits on the growth of the Puget Sound region, Seattle in the 1880s, Great Seattle Fire; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today; Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).

First Thursday,

Museum of Flight

THU Free admission, 5-9 p.m. today; display of aircraft, Boeing's 100-year-old Red Barn manufacturing plant and "Personal Courage Wing," exhibit of fighter aviation in World War I and World War II, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, until 9 p.m. first Thursdays, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; regular admission $7.50-$14 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

First Thursday,

Wing Luke Asian Museum

THU The history, culture and art of Seattle's Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian communities, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, 407 Seventh Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-623-5124 or www.wingluke.org).

First Thursday,

Asian Art Museum

THU Art from China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle; free (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

Free First Thursday at KiDiMu

THU Free admission day, make crafts and explore Zany Rainy Forest and outdoor Dino Dig exhibits, for families with children from 6 months to 10 years old, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Kids Discovery Museum, 305 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island; free (206-855-4650 or www.kidimu.org).

Bellevue Arts Museum

free first Friday

FRI Exhibits and programs exploring art, craft and design, emphasizing the work of regional artists, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; free admission first Friday of every month (425-519-0770 or www.bellevuearts.org).

KidsQuest Children's Museum

FRI Indoor treehouse, garage workshop, waterways activities, free admission 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue (425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestmuseum.org).

Fourth of July Weekend

at The Children's Museum

FRI-SUN Educational activities, interactive exhibits for children ages 10 and younger, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The Children's Museum, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $6.50-$7.50 (206-441-1788 or www.thechildrensmuseum.org).

Danger Science

FRI-SUN Feel the power of explosions, rockets and propulsion, basics of rocket science are introduced in open-air demonstration, 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, weather permitting, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N, Seattle; $7-$14; check Web site for any last-minute changes due to special events (206-443-3656 or pacificsciencecenter.org).

Heritage Day

SAT Try out old-time skills, churn butter, wash and wring out clothes the old-fashioned way, operate the historic pump car and many other activities, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Issaquah Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N., Issaquah; free (425-392-3500 or www.issaquahhistory.org).

Log House Museum

member picnic

SAT Birthplace of Seattle picnic welcomes all to become members, bring a potluck dish to share and meet others interested in the history of Seattle and the Duwamish Peninsula, noon Saturday, Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W., Seattle (206-938-5293).

Music in the Sculpture Garden

SUN Acoustic music in covered outdoor Sculpture Garden, families welcome, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, History House of Greater Seattle, 790 N. 34th St., Seattle; free (206-675-8875).

Park events

Family low-tide beach walk

SUN Explore intertidal life, especially for families with children ages 3 and older; wear shoes that can get wet, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; free (206-386-4236).

Low-tide beach walks

SUN Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists provide information about sea life at low tide, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road; Golden Gardens Park, 8498 Seaview Place N.W.; Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W.; South Alki Beach, 63rd Avenue Southwest and Southwest Beach Drive, Olympic Sculpture Park, 2910 Western Ave., all in Seattle; and Richmond Beach Community Park, 2201 N.W. 197th St., Shoreline; Seahurst Park, Southwest 136th Street and 13th Avenue Southwest, Burien; Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Avenue S., Des Moines (206-386-4300 or www.seattleaquarium.org).

Arboretum walk

SUN Guided walks to learn about seasonal plants, native plants and local ecology, 1 p.m. Sunday, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle; free, call to verify (206-543-8800).

Nisqually

National Wildlife Refuge

SUN Easy hike to explore flora and fauna in the refuge, 1 p.m. Sunday, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 100 Brown Farm Road, Olympia; programs free, $3/family refuge entry fee (360-753-9467).

Jetty Island Days

ONGOING Free ferry to two-mile long, man-made island with sandy beaches and shallow warm water, leaving every 30 minutes, 10 a.m.-5:50 p.m. Mondays-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8:50 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6:50 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 7; guide nature walks, 12:15 and 3:15 p.m. daily, 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park, 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park, Everett; free, suggested donation $2/adults, $2/children; reservations available for groups of 12 or more (425-257-8300 or www.everettwa.org).

Performances

Total Experience Gospel Choir

THU City of Burien Music and Movies in the Park presents Total Experience Gospel Choir, 6:30 p.m. today, Lake Burien School Park, Southwest 148th Street and 16th Avenue Southwest, Burien; free (206-988-3700 or www.BurienParks.net).

Performances at the Passage

THU Outdoor concert: Cold Note, 7 p.m. today, Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 Suquamish Way N.E., Suquamish; free (www.clearwatercasino.com/entertain.lawn).

BeatWalk

FRI World music at eight venues for one cover charge, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Columbia City, Rainier Avenue South from South Edmunds Street to South Hudson Street, Seattle; $5, kids free (www.columbiacitybeatwalk.org).

Drum circle

FRI Join in to drum, dance or watch, no experience necessary, bring drums, tambourines and rattles if you have them, 7:30 p.m. Friday, East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle; free (206-523-3726 or www.eastwestbookshop.com).

Fremont Outdoor Cinema,

Zombie Walk record attempt

FRI Bring your own low-backed seating; "Shaun of the Dead," preceded by attempt at world's record zombie walk; register for walk, 5-7 p.m.; Zombie Walk 8 p.m.; movie at 9:45 p.m. Friday; Fremont Outdoor Cinema, 3501 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $5 suggested donation, portion benefits local charities (www.fremontoutdoormovies.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

SAT-SUN Concerts on the lawn, Seattle Civic Band, 2 p.m. Saturday; Greenwood Concert Band, 2 p.m. Sunday, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Running

Firecracker 5000

FRI 5K run/walk on the streets around Seattle Center to celebrate the Fourth of July, 11:55 p.m. Friday, Memorial Stadium, 401 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; $25-$35 (www.promotionevents.com).

Bainbridge Youth Services Grand Old Fourth Fun Run

SAT Running events for adults and children, 5K, 1 Mile and Kids Dash, 9 a.m. Saturday, Winslow Way and Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island; $5-$25 (206-842-9675 or www.bainbridgeyouthservices.org).

CityBlast 5K

SAT Run, walk, strollers welcome, no dogs; proceeds benefit the YMCA; day of race registration 6:30-7:30 a.m., event 8 a.m. Saturday, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $35 (cityblast2009.com/5Kpage.html).

Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run/Walk

PLAN AHEAD 5K run/walk for all ages, 9 a.m. July 11, Three Friends Fishing Hole Park, South 196th Street and 58th Place, along the Green River Trail, Kent; $10-$20 (253-856-5050 or www.kentarts.com).

Sports

Emerald Downs

Fireworks Spectacular

FRI Fireworks show following races, first race 5 p.m. Friday, Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Drive, Auburn; $7 admission, ages 17 and younger free (253-288-7000 or www.emeralddowns.com).

AquaSox Independence Day Celebration

SAT AquaSox vs. Yakima, postgame fireworks, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Everett Memorial Stadium, 3802 Broadway, Everett; $7-$15 (425-258-3673 or www.everettaquasox.com).

Special interest

Camlann Medieval Village

SAT-SUN Living history portrayals of activities in a medieval English village, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $5/person (425-788-8624 or www.camlann.org).

Day Out With Thomas

PLAN AHEAD Train excursion and activities with Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, July 10-12 and 17-19, Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $18, reservations recommended, space limited (866-468-7630 or www.ticketweb.com/dowt).

Swimming

Friday Family Fun Night at Kirkland Pool

FRI Family Fourth pool games, music, use rafts and inner tubes, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Peter Kirk Pool, 340 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland; $3 (425-587-3350 or www.ci.kirkland.wa.us).

Henry Moses Aquatic Center

ONGOING Leisure pool with water slides, wave machine, lazy river, water play structure, toddler play area; lap pool; public swims noon-3:30 p.m. and 4-7:30 p.m. daily, plus 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; swimming lessons, water exercise, lap swims and other programs, Henry Moses Aquatic Center, Bronson Way Northeast and Houser Way Northeast, Renton; $2-$14/per session, season passes available (425-430-6780 or rentonwa.gov/living/).

Yost Park Pool

ONGOING Seasonal outdoor pool with lap swims, lesson, swim team, aerobics, public swims, daily, Yost Park, 9535 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds; $3.50-$5 (425-775-2645 or www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/yost—aquatics.stm).

McCollum Park Pool

ONGOING Seasonal outdoor pool with open swims and lessons, daily, McCollum Pioneer Park, 600 128th St. S.E., Everett; $3.50/admission (425-357-6036).

Cottage Lake Pool

ONGOING Seasonal outdoor pool with public swims, lessons, lap swims, water exercise daily, Cottage Lake Park, 18831 N.E. Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville; $3.50-$5 (206-296-2999 or www.kingcounty.gov/parks)

Tours

A-Y-P Exposition Centennial: Come Back to the Fair

THU Seattle Architecture Foundation/Museum of History & Industry tour to relive the days of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition on the current UW campus, 6 p.m. today, Architecture Hall, University of Washington, Seattle; $10-$15 preregister, day of tour walk-up if space available (www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Greatest Hits

THU Seattle Architecture Foundation two-hour tour focusing on construction, context and culture in downtown architecture, 10 a.m. today, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave., Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $15/preregister, $20/day of tour if space available (800-838-3006 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Design details

SAT Walking tour seeking out intricate adornments and elaborate embellishments, including the Smith Tower's Chinese Room and Observation Deck, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave., Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $15-$20, register in advance; day of tour if space available (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

City Chickens Coop Tour

PLAN AHEAD Seattle Tilth self-guided tour of homes that are raising chickens, goats, ducks and bees to get ideas for building a coop, pen or hive in urban sites to get eggs, milk and honey, grouped into four Seattle neighborhoods, northwest, northeast, southeast/central and southwest, July 11, Seattle Tilth Association, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Room 1, Seattle; tour maps available online, $25-$30 for a group of up to four people (206-633-0451 or www.seattletilth.org).

Pilchuck Glass School

Open House

PLAN AHEAD Glass art demonstrations and information, artwork display, hands-on art activities, music, food, noon July 12, Pilchuck Glass School, 1201 316th St. N.W., Stanwood; $20, ages 11 and younger free; reservations required (206-621-8422, Ext. 34, or www.pilchuck.com).

Friday Harbor Fresh

ONGOING Two-hour guided walking food tour and samples at specialty food shops, bakeries, delis, restaurants, 1 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island; $30 (www.islandculinarytours.com).

Vintage train excursions

ONGOING Train excursion aboard antique railroad coaches through the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, departing noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $7-$10 (425-888-3030 or www.trainmuseum.org).

Skagit Tours

ONGOING Seattle City Light hosts 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. Saturdays and Sundays in June and September; 12:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday in July and August; from the Skagit Information Center, Newhalem; $30/adults, $23/ages 63 and older, $12/ages 6-12, reservations required (206-684-3030 or www.seattle.gov/light/tours/skagit/).

Travel events

Travel classes

THU Beginning Spanish for travelers, 6 p.m. today, Rick Steves Travel Center, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, preregistration required (425-771-8303 or www.ricksteves.com).

Visual arts

First Thursday Art Walk

THU New art displays at more than 50 venues, 6-9 p.m. today, Pioneer Square, Seattle; Art in the Park art sale, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Occidental Square Park, Occidental Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle (www.firstthursdayseattle.com).