Weekend calendar

Animal events

Go Dog Go Canine Festival

SAT City of Kirkland, Kirkland Off-leash Dog Group (K-Dog) and Washington Owners of Flying Disc Dogs (WOOFD2) games, contests, flyball demonstrations and Cascade Classic Canine Disc Championship, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Crestwoods Park, 1818 Sixth St., Kirkland; free (www.kdog.org).

Meow in Mukilteo

SUN Meet cats and kittens available for adoption from 7 different cat-rescue organizations, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, K-9 Digs, 3616 South Road, Mukilteo (425-466-4621 or www.pawsitivealliance.org).

Bengal Tiger cubs

ONGOING Two recently born Bengal Tiger cubs on display starting today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah; $8-$10.50 (425-391-5508 or www.cougarmountainzoo.org).

Auto events

Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals

FRI-SUN More than 2,000 hot rods, custom and classic vehicles through 1972, manufacturer and commercial exhibits, swap meet, cars for sale, kids' entertainment, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Puyallup Fair and Expo Center, 110 Ninth Ave., Puyallup, $17/adult, $6/ages 7-12; Friday drags at Pacific Raceway, gates open 2 p.m., timed runs start 4 p.m., eliminations begin 7 p.m. Friday, Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. S.E., Kent; $15/advance, $20/event day, $5/ages 6-12 (925-838-9876 or www.pacificnorthwestnats.com).

Western Washington

All British Car Show

& Swap Meet

SAT British car show with display of hundreds of cars, parts swap meet and cars for sale, food vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue; $10 (425-644-7874 or www.abfm.com).

XXX Drive-In Car Show

SUN Cougar Cascade Club car show, 8 a.m. Sunday; NW Corvair and Discontinued Cars show, Aug. 2; XXX Root Beer Drive-In, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah; free (425-392-1266 or www.triplexrootbeer.com).

Benefits

Cat's Amore

SAT Whiskers & Wishes event, wine tasting and tastes of Italy, auction benefiting MEOW Cat Rescue, for ages 21 and older only, 7 p.m. Saturday, North Bellevue Community & Senior Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; admission free, $20/wine tasting (425-822-6369 or www.meowcatrescue.org).

Yoga For Life

SAT Five Seattle yoga instructors aim to set a world record for the largest yoga class outdoors while raising funds for the City Of Hope, for beginners and serious yoga practitioners, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Memorial Stadium, 401 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; $20 (www.cityofhope.com/yogaforhope).

Swedish SummeRun

SUN 10K run, 8 a.m., 5K run/walk, 8:20 a.m., proceeds benefit the Marsha Rivkin Center for treatment, prevention of ovarian cancer, registration 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Madison Street and Minor Avenue, Seattle; $30, fundraising encouraged (206-215-6700 or www.swedish.org/summerun).

Share Our Strength's

Taste of the Nation

PLAN AHEAD Wine, beer and cocktails, tastes by local chefs, silent and live auction to support the fight against childhood hunger across America, 6 p.m. July 30, Benaroya Hall, Seattle; $75-$125 (206-524-6958 or www.tasteofthenation.org/seattle).

Lake City Salmon Bake

PLAN AHEAD Alder-smoked salmon grilled over an open fire, model- train show for kids; proceeds benefit Lake City Community Center of Seattle; noon-7 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $8.50-$9 (206-362-4378).

Biking

Seattle Century

SAT Bicycle tour of Seattle on scenic 100- and 50-mile routes with support and post-ride meal; benefits Seattle Bike Works, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $50-$80 (SeattleCentury.com).

Renton River Days Trail Bike

SAT-SUN Interlaken Trailblazers volkssport club 28K (17.4 miles) or 20K (12.4 miles) ride on Cedar River Trail, start anytime 8 a.m.-noon, finish by 3 p.m. Saturday, start 8-11 a.m., finish by 2 p.m. Sunday, Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway, Renton (www.ava.org/clubs/esva).

DoubleDay Bike Ride & Fundraiser

SAT-SUN ALS Association Evergreen Chapter 2-day/85-mile bike ride to raise awareness of Lou Gehrig's disease and funds in support of research and programs, Saturday-Sunday, Mount Vernon; $60 (866-786-7257or web.alsa.org/DoubleDayRide).

Bring your bike

on the Virginia V

SUN Bring your bicycle for a ride on the historic Virginia V through the Chittenden Locks to arrive at Bainbridge Island for cycling and exploring, depart 10:30 a.m., return 7 p.m. Sunday, Virginia V Steamer, Seattle; $20 (206-624-9119 or www.virginiav.org).

Bike and Boat to Bainbridge

SUN Seattle Bicycle Club ride on the Westlake Avenue bike trail to South Lake Union to board the steamship Virginia V for tour to Bainbridge Island, bike 30 hilly miles, return to Seattle via ferry; option to return via the Virginia V; call to reserve boat ride, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; $17 discounted price for those taking part in the bike ride (206-624-9119 www.seattlebicycleclub.org).

Lake City ride

SUN Cascade Bicycle Club 10-mile, leisurely paced ride with some hills to explore local parks and quiet routes; steady rain cancels, 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Lamb of God Church parking lot, 12509 27th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Dance

Dancing Until Dusk

THU Outdoor swing dance lesson, 6-7 p.m., dancing to Portage Bay Big Band swing, 7-9 p.m. today, Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St., Seattle; free (206-264-5646 or www.seattle.gov/parks/centercity/">www.seattle.gov/parks/centercity/).

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).

Mountaineers

Rock and Roll Dance

FRI Cha cha dance lesson, 8 p.m., dance to rock, swing, Latin, waltz and nightclub 2-step with DJ Gary's tunes, bring a snack to share, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $9-$12 (206-484-9187).

International Folk Dancing

SAT Sno-King International Folk Dancers dance, review of simple dances, 7 p.m., dance review/instruction, 7:30 p.m., folk dancing with live music, potluck snacks, 8:30-10:45 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5-$7 (425-889-0541).

Harbor Swing

SUN West Coast swing lesson, 7 p.m., dance to Darrell Data, 8 p.m. Sunday, China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; $5/lesson, $10/dance (425-299-0704).

Fairs/Festivals

Lake Stevens Aqua Fest

FRI-SUN Carnival, 4-11 p.m. today, noon-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, downtown Lake Stevens; Kiwanis Beverage and Eatery, 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday;

• Children's Parade, 6 p.m. Friday, Main Street, register 5 p.m.; Pet Show for kids ages 16 and younger, 7 p.m. Friday, 1820 Main Street;

• arts and crafts vendors, Bite of Lake Stevens, noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Sunday;

• parade, 1 p.m. Saturday, Main Street;

• water ski and wakeboard tournaments, Saturday; boat parade, 6:45 p.m. Saturday; fireworks, 10 p.m. Saturday;

• Family Funfest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; classic car show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lake Stevens (425-397-2344 or www.aquafest.org).

Enumclaw Street Fair

FRI-SAT Arts and crafts, live entertainment, children's activities, pony rides, 5k race, art show, farmer's market, health fair, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, downtown Enumclaw (www.enumclawstreetfair.com).

Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair

FRI-SUN Display, sale and demonstrations by hundreds of artists, music, food vendors, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Bellevue Square; Kidsfair activities, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue (www.bellevuearts.org).

Bellevue Festival of the Arts

FRI-SUN Outdoor arts and crafts fair featuring 200 artists from around the Northwest, food vendors, music, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Cost Plus World Market, 10300 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue (www.bellevuefest.org/).

Sixth Street Fair

FRI-SUN Art work by more than 120 artists, live music, hands-on activities for kids, food vendors, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Northeast Sixth Street at 106th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue (www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/).

Renton River Days

FRI-SUN Art Market, Nibble of Renton, Art Show, entertainment on two stages, community information, quilt show, kids' activities, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Liberty Park, Bronson Way North and Houser Way Northeast, Renton;

• parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, on South Third Street from Shattuck Avenue to Liberty Park;

• free shuttle service 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday from South Way Park and Ride, Renton Memorial Stadium, Liberty Park, Gene Coulon Beach Park, Cedar River Park and City Center Parking Garage, Renton (425-430-6528 or rentonwa.gov).

Tour de Terrace

FRI-SUN Carnival, arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment, beer garden. car show, fireworks display, noon-11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.6 p.m. Sunday, Mountlake Terrace; parade, 7 p.m. Friday, on 56th Avenue Southwest from 236th Street Southwest to 220th Place Southwest, Mountlake Terrace (tourdeterrace.org).

Kitsap Arts and Crafts Festival

FRI-SUN Art show, arts and crafts sale, entertainment, food vendors, vintage car show, children's activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Kingston (360-297-2828 or www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com).

Silverdale Whaling Days

FRI-SUN Entertainment, food vendors, beer garden, 5-10 p.m. Friday; fireworks display, 10 p.m. Friday;

• Street Fair vendors, entertainment, food, beer garden, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday;

• 4-mile race, 1-mile run/walk, 8:45 a.m., kids dashes, 9:30 a.m. Saturday;

• Grand Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Silverdale Way;

• canoe races, Sunday, Silverdale Waterfront Park, Silverdale (www.whalingdays.com).

Seafair Torchlight Parade

SAT The Northwest's largest nighttime parade with drill teams, community floats, marching bands, equestrian units, giant helium balloons, clowns and pirates, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, from Seattle Center on Fourth Avenue to King Street and Second Avenue, Seattle; reserved bleacher and grandstand seating available through Ticketmaster, $18-$37 (206-728-0123 or seafair.com/events/torchparade/).

Kirkland Karnival

SAT Carnival games for kids and adults, entertainment, food vendors, proceeds benefit Bridge Disability Ministries, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Marina Park, 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland (425-885-1006 or www.kirklandkarnival.org).

White River Bon Odori

Dance Festival

SAT Tahitian Dance performance, 4:30 p.m., food sales begin 5 p.m., traditional Japanese folk dancing starts at 6 p.m., Taiko Drum performance, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn; free (253-833-1442 or www.whiteriverbuddhisttmpl.org).

Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run

SAT Strenuous trudge through mud to benefit Skagit Conservation Education Alliance, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, $3-$13; food vendors, games, contests, kids activities, silent auction, dance, beer and wine garden, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Taylor Shellfish Farms, 2182 Chuckanut Drive, Bow; $5/admission benefits community clean water awareness programs, ages 6 and younger free (www.bivalvebash.com).

Silvana Fair

SAT Family-friendly community fair, animals and activities, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Silvana Fairgrounds, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana; free (360-652-8682).

Ballard SeafoodFest

SAT-SUN Music and entertainment for all ages on three stages, beer and wine gardens, seafood vendors, arts and crafts, contests, 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).

Camlann Medieval Living History Festival

SAT-SUN A living-history project portraying rural England in the year 1376, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $6-$10 (425-788-8624 or www.camlann.org/).

Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering

SAT-SUN Scottish festival featuring the North American Scottish Athletics Championship, US West Coast Drum Corps Championship, pipe bands, Highland dancers competition, Scottish food, clan tents with information on Scottish ancestry, Celtic music on 5 stages, Scottish Farm and the Celtic Kennel with Celtic dog breeds, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, ceilidh party open to all 7 p.m. Saturday, Massing of the Pipes and Drums and Parade of the Clans, 12:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw; $10-$22 (206-522-2541 or www.sshga.org).

Ethnic Fest

SAT-SUN Performing arts, visual arts, crafts, dancing, information, kids' activities, food representing cultures from around the world, noon-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Wright Park, 501 S. I St., Tacoma (253-305-1076 or www.metroparkstacoma.org).

Pig War commemoration

SAT-SUN Celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the Pig War on San Juan Island, park staff, volunteers and re-enactors re-create the island lifestyle of the mid-19th century, visit to Garrison Bay by the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain from Gray's Harbor Historical Seaport, black-powder demonstrations, cast iron cooking contests, fife and drum music, maritime exhibits, pioneer fashion, Saturday-Sunday; Pig War commemoration ceremony, 2 p.m. and the Candlelight Ball, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, San Juan Island National Historical Park English Camp, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island (360-378-2902 or www.nps.gov/sajh/).

Pike Place Market Fruit Festival

SUN Cooking demos, pie-eating contests, kids crafts, pig-calling contests, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, concert by Ranger and the Re-Arrangers, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Pike Place Market, Seattle (pikeplacemarket.org).

Hispanic Seafair Festival

SUN Music, food, craft vendors, information, art exhibits and children's activities, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center, Seattle (www.seafair.com).

Pista Sa Nayon

SUN Filipino American cultural celebration with food, arts vendors, live entertainment, basketball tourney and kids' games, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Seward Park Amphitheater, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle (pista.org).

Kent Family Fun and Safety Awareness Event

SUN Displays and presentations by Kent Fire Dept. and Kent Police Dept., kids games, food vendors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, free; J.P. Patches show, 1 p.m. Sunday, $5 by reservation, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent (253-854-4330 or www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org).

Thurston County Fair

PLAN AHEAD Entertainment, home arts demonstrations, 4-H and FFA events, carnival, food, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday-Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 2, Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3045 Carpenter Road S.E., Olympia; $5-$7 (www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair/).

Seafair Hydroplane Races and Air Show

PLAN AHEAD Hydroplane racing on Lake Washington, with shore events for all ages; Genesee Park and Playfield, 4316 S. Genesee St., Seattle; free admission July 31; Aug. 1-2, $25/per day advance, $30/per day, day of event; $5/day, ages 65 and older; ages 11 and younger free with paid adult, active military free with ID; grandstand tickets $20/Friday, $40/Saturday-Sunday (206-728-0123 or www.seafair.com).

Food events

Specialty Sliders & Grilled Veggies Demo

THU How to prepare and grill specialty sliders and in-season garden vegetables, with Northwest wine pairings, sampling, 4 p.m. today, Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville; $35 by reservation (425-398-5151 or molbaks.com).

Summer grilling party cooking class

SAT Learn about grilling seafood and designing a summer buffet menu, three-course lunch with paired wine, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Flying Fish, 2234 First Ave., Seattle; $55 by reservation (206-728-8595).

Danish breakfast

and bake sale

SAT Danish Sisterhood traditional Aebleskiver Danish pancakes, sausage and beverage, $6; bake sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Danish Hall, 1708 Porter St., Enumclaw (425-432-1510).

Pancake breakfast

SUN Community meal, homemade pancakes and French toast, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Wallingford Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $2-$4 (206-461-7825 or www.wallingfordseniors.org).

Gardening

Creative Reuse

in the Yard & Garden

SAT EcoConsumer columnist Tom Watson shows how to use salvaged materials to make raised beds, pathways, trellises, garden art, 11 a.m. Saturday, The RE Store, 1440 N.W. 52nd St., Seattle; free, preregister (206-423-0675 or www.re-store.org).

Tour the Kruckeberg

Botanic Garden

SAT Guided tour focuses on the plant collection at woodland garden, 11 a.m. Saturday, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Ave. N.W., Shoreline; $10, preregistration required (206-546-1281 or www.kruckeberg.org).

Create a Backyard Bird Sanctuary

SAT How to grow a backyard wildlife retreat with members of the National Wildlife Federation, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; free (425-334-2002 or www.sunnysidenursery.net).

Greater Seattle Fuchsia Show

SAT-SUN Fuchsia display, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Kirkland Gallery

of Gardens Tour

SUN Self-guided tour of 4 unique residential gardens within 1.5 miles of downtown Kirkland, proceeds support KAC programs, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., Kirkland; $15/advance, $20/day of tour (425-822-7161 or www.kirklandartscenter.org).

Snohomish Garden Tour

SUN Snohomish Garden Club featured gardens are located in and around Snohomish, plus show of plein aire landscape paintings, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, downtown Snohomish; $15 (360-568-7913 or www.snohomishgardenclub.com).

Hiking/walks

Weowna Park

SAT City of Bellevue Parks guided 3-mile, strenuous hike on forest trail with waterfalls, bring water and wear sturdy shoes, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, meet at 168th Avenue Southeast and 19th Street, Bellevue; limited parking, carpooling encouraged, no registration required (425-452-4195).

Renton River Days walks

SAT-SUN Interlaken Trailblazers volkssport walks, 20K (12.4 miles), 12K (7.4 miles), 5K (3.1 miles) walks on sidewalks, parks and the Cedar River Trails during the River Days festival, 5K route suitable for strollers and wheelchairs; or 20K (12.4 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) and 6K (3.7 miles) walk on sidewalks and park trail exploring north Renton, Coulon Park, Bird Island; 20K route includes new Seattle Seahawks Training Center; start anytime 8 a.m.-noon, finish by 3 p.m. Saturday, 8-11 a.m., finish by 2 p.m. Sunday, Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Highway, Renton; free (www.ava.org/clubs/esva).

Northwest Hiking Weekend

PLAN AHEAD Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks volkssport club 12K (7.4 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) walks on a variety of routes on forest trails, July 31-Aug. 2, Big Creek Campground, Ashford (www.ava.org/clubs/esva).

Museum events

Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Celebration

THU-SUN Daily storytelling and tours celebrating the anniversary of the first manned moon landing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Sunday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $7.50-$14 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Fort Nisqually 19th-century Family Fun Night

FRI Games, music and dancing of the mid-1800s; firings of the candy cannon throughout the evening, 6 p.m. Friday, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $3-$6 (253-591-5339 or www.fortnisqually.org).

Seattle Children's Museum

FRI-SUN Programs including learning sign language for ages birth-3 years, 10:30 a.m. Friday; folklore and fables for all ages, 3 p.m. Friday; build your own floating device, for ages 5-10, 11 a.m. Saturday; culture of India for all ages, 1 p.m. Sunday, The Children's Museum, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $6.50-$7.50 (206-441-1768 or www.thechildrensmuseum.org).

Flying Heritage Collection Summer Fly Events

SAT Two planes from the collection of rare World War II-era military aircraft fly, weather and mechanical conditions permitting, prime viewing area open to the public at the west end of 109th Street Southwest at Paine Field, call or check Web site day of event to confirm, noon Saturday, Paine Field, 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett; viewing free, admission to the Flying Heritage Collection $8-$12 (877-342-3404 or www.flyingheritage.com).

Park events

Edmonds Sand Sculpting Contest

THU Form a team or build on your own, amateur contest open to all ages, bring buckets and shovels, sign up and start building 10 a.m., judging at noon today, Marina Beach, at the end of Admiral Way South, Edmonds; free (425-771-0230 or www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/calendar.stm).

Summer bird walk

SAT Learn about park birds and bird-watching basics with Audubon guide; for ages 8 and older, bring binoculars, 8 a.m. Saturday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle; free (206-684-0877).

Bird tour

SAT Explore birds and other seasonal life at the park, for ages 8 and older, bring binoculars, 8 a.m. Saturday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; free, preregister (206-386-4236).

Beavers

SAT Explore the life, lodges and behavior of beavers, for all ages, 1 p.m. Saturday, at trailhead at 25th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Brandon Street, Seattle; $7, register at least a day in advance (206-684-7434).

Family low tide beach walk

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

Seward Park

Guided Nature Walk

SAT Guided nature walk to learn about park flora and fauna, including short hike to bald eagle nest, 2 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Owl Prowl Party & Walk

SAT Lessons on owls, children's book readings and games, arts and crafts and owl-pellet dissections, 7:30-8:15 p.m., free; hike into the forest to call down the resident barred owls, 8-9 p.m. Saturday, $2-$4, ages 14 and younger free, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Walk in the Woods

SAT Walk through the woods with naturalist guide, all ages welcome, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; $10, preregistration required (425-836-2697).

Nisqually

National Wildlife Refuge

SAT-SUN Easy hike to explore flora and fauna in the refuge, 10 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 100 Brown Farm Road, Olympia; programs free, $3/family refuge entry fee (360-753-9467).

Orienteering

SUN Cascade Orienteering Club event to explore the park searching for checkpoints marked on a map, as a race or an easy stroll, no experience required, instruction available, anytime 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Lord Hill Regional Park, 12921 150th Ave. S.E., Snohomish; $7-$12 (www.cascadeoc.org).

Japanese Garden tours

ONGOING Guided, 45-minute tours on the culture and history of the garden, 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, additional 2:30 p.m. tour Saturdays-Sundays, The Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; included in $3-$5 garden admission (206-684-4725).

Tortoise Talks

ONGOING Meet Lumpy, our resident African Sulcata tortoise, and learn about tortoises, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the playground, 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 3 p.m. Saturdays at the beach, Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Jetty Island Days

ONGOING Free ferry to 2-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; guided 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

Northgate Summer Concerts on The Lawn

THU Outdoor family concert, 6:30 p.m. today, Northgate Community Center, 10510 Fifth Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-386-4283).

Mercer Island's

Mostly Music in The Park

THU Outdoor music with local bands, including bluegrass, big band, world, blues, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mercerdale Park, 77th Southeast and Southeast 32nd, Mercer Island; free (www.mercergov.org).

Mill Creek Summer Concerts

THU Cherry Cherry tribute to Neil Diamond, 7 p.m. today, Mill Creek Town Center, 153rd Street Southwest and Main Street, Mill Creek; free (425-303-1848).

Music in the Park

THU Manooghi Hi, 6:30 p.m. today, Lake Burien School Park, Southwest 148th Street and 16th Avenue Southwest, Burien (206-988-3700 or www.burienparks.net).

The Carter Family Marionettes

THU "The Brave Knight and the Little Mermaid" puppet-show adventure for all ages, noon today, West Fenwick Park, 3824 Reith Road, Kent; free (253-856-5050 or www.kentarts.com).

Port Orchard

Concerts by the Bay

THU Outdoor concert, Ranger and the Re-Arrangers Gypsy jazz, 6:30 p.m. today, Port Orchard Marina, Port Orchard waterfront, Bay Street, Port Orchard (360-876-3505 or www.portorchard.com).

"The Taming of The Shrew"

THU-SUN Wooden O outdoor Shakespeare production, 7 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday, Luther Burbank Park Amphiteater, Mercer Island; 2 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle; free, donations appreciated (www.seattleshakespeare.org).

"Richard III"

THU-SUN Wooden O outdoor Shakespeare production, 7 p.m. today, Lynndale Park Amphiteater, Lynnwood; 7 p.m. Friday, Angle Lake Park, SeaTac; 7 p.m. Saturday, Pine Lake Park, Sammamish; 6 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle; free, donations appreciated (www.seattleshakespeare.org).

Jazz Port Townsend

THU-SUN Jazz workshops and main-stage performances in Fort Worden State Park Mcurdy Pavilion and club performances in Port Townsend's historic downtown and uptown districts, today-Sunday (www.centrum.org/jazz).

Outdoor Movie Series

FRI City of Redmond Teen Programs movie for all ages, "Coraline," 9:30 p.m. Friday, Redmond City Hall, 15670 N.E. 85th St., Redmond; free (425-556-2358).

Bothell Music in the Park

FRI Summer concert series, Jonathan Harris, country music, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 N.E. 180th St., Bothell (www.ci.bothell.wa.us).

Capitol Hill Block Party

FRI-SAT Live music from local and international bands with food and vendor booths., 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, 11th Avenue and East Pine Street, Seattle; $23 per day, $42 for two-day pass in advance (www.capitolhillblockparty.com).

Bloedel Reserve

Summer Shows

FRI-SAT Walk All Ways jazz septet, 7 p.m. Friday, $25; Northwest Puppet Theater "The Knight and the Mermaid" for ages 3-12, 1 p.m. Saturday, $10-$15, Bloedel Reserve, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island (www.bloedelreserve.org).

"Comedy of Errors"

FRI-SUN GreenStage Shakespeare in the Park Company performance, bring a blanket or a chair, 7 p. m. today, Redmond City Hall, Redmond; 7 p.m. Saturday, Camp Long, Seattle; 3 p.m. Sunday, Discovery Park, Seattle; free, donations appreciated (206-748-1551 or greenstage.org).

"King John"

FRI-SUN GreenStage performance, bring a blanket or a chair, 7 p.m. Friday, Camp Long, Seattle; 7 p.m. Saturday, Dottie Harper Park, Burien; 3 p.m. Sunday, Lincoln Park, Seattle; free, donations appreciated (206-748-1551 or greenstage.org).

Summer Teen Musical "Footloose"

FRI-SUN Teen production, 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 9, Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Highway, Renton; $10-$15 (425-430-6751).

Fremont Outdoor Cinema

SAT Pre-show entertainment, contests and giveaways, bring your own low-backed seating, films begin at dusk; "Die Hard" Twisted Flick Night, 7 p.m. Saturday, Fremont Outdoor Cinema, 3501 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $5 suggested donation, portion benefits local charities (www.fremontoutdoormovies.com).

West Seattle Outdoor Movies

SAT Bring a blanket or chair for outdoor screenings of family-friendly movies with concessions, pre-show events, raffles to benefit local charities; "King Kong," 1933 version, 7 p.m. Saturday, 4400 California Ave S.W., Seattle; free (westseattlemovies.blogspot.com).

Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival

SAT Music, food vendors, family activities, noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island; $7/person, $15/family (www.bainbridgebluegrassfestival.com).

"The Taming of the Shrew"

SAT Last Leaf Productions stages Shakespeare's battling comedy., 6 p.m. Saturday, Terrace Park, 809 E. Fifth Street, Arlington (www.lastleaf99.org).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

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

"Oklahoma!"

SAT-SUN Rodgers and Hammerstein musical at outdoor theater, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 30, Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, 36800 S.E. David Powell Road, Fall City; $8-$16 or $5-$34/show and dinner, by reservation (425-736-7252 or www.foresttheater.org).

Olympic Music Festival

SAT-SUN Classical-music festival all summer, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Olympic Music Festival Barn, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene, Jefferson County; $12-$27 (206-527-8839 or www.olympicmusicfestival.org/).

Summer Sundays in the Park

SUN African and African-American cultural performances, noon Sunday, Waterfront Park, 1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 58, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/centercity).

Concerts in the Park, Edmonds

SUN Bring a lawn chair or blanket, concerts canceled in case of rain; Grupo Amoroso music of Brazil, 3 p.m. Sunday, City Park, Third Avenue and Pine Street, Edmonds; free (425-771-0228).

Shakespeare in the Park

SUN "The Merry Wives of Windsor," 5:30 p.m. Sunday; "Taming of the Shrew," 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Willis D. Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish; free, donations appreciated (www.snocoparks.org).

Running

Seafair Torchlight Run

SAT An 8K (4.97 miles) run on the Alaskan Way Viaduct and along Fourth Avenue in front of Torchlight Parade spectators, or 5K (3.1 miles) out and back on the Alaskan Way Viaduct, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $20-$30 (206-728-0123 or www.seafair.com).

Once Around Lake Cavanaugh

PLAN AHEAD 7.8-mile run/walk of paved roadway around Lake Cavanaugh, walk 9 a.m., run 10 a.m. Aug. 1, Lake Cavanaugh Fire Station, 35058 South Shore Drive, Mount Vernon; $15-$23 (360-668-9661 or www.lakecavanaugh.info).

Sales/Shopping

Celebrate Skagit Art

THU-SUN Sponsored by Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland, art show and sale in variety of media by 50 local artists inspired by the Skagit Valley's working landscapes, 11 a.m.5 p.m. today-Sunday, La Conner SeaSide Gallery, 112 Morris Street, La Conner (360-336-3974 or www.skagitonians.org/upcoming-events.cfm).

Contractors equipment and vehicle auction

SAT Auction of contractors' equipment, construction vehicles, tools, cars, pickups, SUVs, RVs; preview 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, auction 9 a.m. Saturday, James G. Murphy Inc., 18226 68th Ave. N.E., Kenmore (425-386-1246 or www.murphyauction.com).

Samish Island Summer Arts Festival

SAT Glass art, fiber arts, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, photography, garden art, food vendor, music, door prizes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Samish Island Community Club, 11292 Blue Heron Road, Bow (www.samishisland.net/).

Sports

All Nations Cup

THU-SAT Soccer tournament played by over 65 local teams representing their homelands; today-Saturday, Starfire Sports Soccer Complex, 6840 Fort Dent Way #125, Tukwila; $5-$10 (206-225-4070 or www.allnationscup.org).

FSA Grand Prix Velodrome Championships

FRI-SAT Velodrome championship bike racing, beer garden, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Marymoor Velodrome, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond; $5/spectators, ages 16 and younger free (www.fsagrandprix.com).

Green Lake

Windsurfing School

SAT Beginner, intermediate and refresher classes for children and adults, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Saturdays, Greenlake Boat Rentals, 7351 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle; $95/3-hour beginner class, $50/90-minute refresher course (206-527-0171).

Special interest

Primary Election Debate — Seattle Mayor

THU Presented by CityClub and The Seattle Times, moderated candidate forum, 5 p.m. today, Rainier Square Atrium, 1333 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $12-$30 (206-682-7395 or www.seattlecityclub.org).

Candidate Forum

SUN Young Voters League hosts candidates for mayor of Seattle, 3 p.m. Sunday, Umojafest Peace Center, 2314 E. Spring St., Seattle (www.umojafestpeacecenter.com).

Tours

Seattle Architecture

Greatest Hits

THU-FRI Seattle Architecture Foundation two-hour tour focusing on construction, context and culture in downtown architecture, 10 a.m. every Thursday; art-deco architecture and lobbies from the 1920s, 10 a.m. every Friday, 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).

AYP Centennial Walking Tour

SAT Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks lead walking tours of the University of Washington campus, site of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), with short presentation of the history of John Charles' Olmsted's design of the exposition grounds, followed by a walking tour of the campus to visit significant sites, 10 a.m. Saturday, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; free, registration requested (425-885-3173).

Capitol Hill Millionaire's Row

SAT MOHAI walking tour of the history of mansions and homes of the early 20th century, 10 a.m. Saturday, $20-$30, preregister; also, walking tour of early 20th century mansions followed by a glass of champagne while meeting with some of the homes' owners; for ages 21 and older only, 2 p.m. Saturday, $30-$40, reservations required; Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com).

Harvard Belmont

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tour of Seattle's only residential Landmark District's early 20th century architecture, 10 a.m. Saturday, Merrill Court Townhouses, 901-917 Harvard Ave. E., Seattle; $15-$20 register in advance, day of tour walk up if space available, $20 by exact change only (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Hawaiian Christmas in July cruise and food drive

SAT Cruise on the historic steamship Virginia V with music, dancing, Hawaiian barbecue; bring a bag of non-perishable food items to donate to Food Lifeline and get a free drink coupon, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Virginia V Steamer, 860 Terry Ave. N., Suite 223, Seattle; $44-$49 (206-624-9119 or www.virginiav.org).

Alaska's Deadliest Catch "Tour The Sea Star"

ONGOING Tour the crab boat that created the popular television series, store and tours open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Sept. 19, Dock 9, Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W., Seattle; $7.50-$10 (206-550-2623 or seastartours.com).

Seattle By Foot City Tour

ONGOING Explore Seattle with stops at famous landmarks and city icons, parks, learn how to use the free transportation, 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Seattle Coffee Works, 107 Pike St., Seattle; $19-$22 (800-838-3006 or www.seattlebyfoot.com).

Seattle Pub Crawl

ONGOING Taste beer at breweries while learning about beer from Seattle and the world and visit local pubs, 7 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays, Pike Brewing, 1415 First Ave., Seattle; $25-$28 (800-838-3006 or www.seattlebyfoot.com).

Vintage train excursions

SAT-SUN Train excursion aboard antique railroad coaches through the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, departing 11 a.m., 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).

Lake Whatcom Railway

ONGOING Antique train ride, short walk to waterfall available at rest stop, noon Saturdays and Tuesdays through Sept. 5, Lake Whatcom Railway, State Highway 9, Wickersham; $18, $9/ages 2-17, cash or checks only (360-595-2218 or lakewhatcomrailway.com).

Mr. Carnegie's

Grand Tour of Washington

ONGOING Automobile-based passport tour of 20 Washington State Carnegie libraries, including 6 in Seattle and locations in Auburn, Edmonds, Port Townsend, Snohomish and Tacoma, part of a network of 33 surviving Carnegie libraries in the state and 2,509 built around the world; the annual tour highlights heritage sites and cultural destinations near each Carnegie city; stamp your passport with at least three destinations and submit by Dec. 31 to enter prize drawing; free passport and information available on Web site (360-993-5679 or carnegietour.web.officelive.com).

Mount Rainier

Scenic Railroad

ONGOING Vintage train ride through the foothills of Mount Rainier, 2-2-½ hour round trip from Mineral to Divide; 2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, 349 Mineral Creek Road, Mineral; $15-$20, reservations required (888-783-2611 or 360-492-5588 or www.mrsr.com).

Cedar River Municipal Watershed tours

ONGOING Seattle Public Utilities 2.5-hour tour by bus and foot into the protected watershed, for ages 10 and older, 9:45 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday through Sept. 6, Cedar River Watershed Education Center, Cedar Falls Road Southeast, North Bend; $5-$10, reservations required (206-733-9421 or www.seattle.gov/util/crwec).

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).

Chehalis-Centralia Steam Train Rides

ONGOING Ride on the 1916 locomotive into the Chehalis River Valley, 13-mile trip, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, $8-$11, 18-mile trip including snacks, 5 p.m. Saturday, $10-$14, through Sept. 27; dinner trains and other special events available, Chehalis Train Yard, Sylvenus Street, Chehalis; $8-$14 (360-748-9593 or www.SteamTrainRide.com).

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. 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, SAT Beginning German for travelers, 6:30 p.m. today; creative photo fun, noon Saturday, Rick Steves Travel Center, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; St Petersburg, Tallinn, and Helsinki, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, preregistration required (425-771-8303 or www.ricksteves.com).

Travel seminars

SAT Best of ancient empires of China and Egypt, 10 a.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free, preregister (425-744-6076 or www.savvytraveleredmonds.com).

Volunteer

Kiwanis Park

SAT Help with park restoration, bring shears, clippers, shovels, gloves if you have them, limited tools provided, 9 a.m. Saturday, Kiwanis Park, 1405 10th St. W., Kirkland; preregister (425-828-4220).

Workshops

Herbal salve making

SAT Learn to identify healing plants with recipes for lip balm and other salves, for ages 12 and older, 10 a.m. Saturday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $18, register at least a day in advance (206-684-7434).

City chickens 101

PLAN AHEAD Information on keeping a flock of chickens in your yard, 10 a.m. Aug. 1, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $30-$40, advance registration required (206-633-0451 or www.seattletilth.org).