Weekend Calendar

Animal events

PAWSwalk

SAT Walk with your dog, animal-friendly vendors, canine demonstrations, kids' zone activities, all proceeds support the animals at PAWS, register 8 a.m., events 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $25 suggested donation (425-412-4027 or www.PAWSwalk.net).

Fabulous Felines

SAT Showcase of rescued, rehabilitated Seattle Animal Shelter cats, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Southwest Community Center, 2801 S.W. Thistle, Seattle (206-386-7387).

Pasado's Safe Haven

SAT Animal-rescue group volunteers showcase adult cats rescued, rehabilitated and ready for new homes, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Pets Energy, 15407 Westminster Way N., Shoreline (360-793-9393 or www.pasadosafehaven.org).

Pooch Pool Party

SAT Pool and water activities for dogs only before the pool is closed for the season, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Stewart Heights Park, East 60th Street and East B Street, Tacoma; $5/first dog, $3/second dog, limit two dogs per person; space limited (253-591-2042 or www.stewartheightspool.com).

Animals "Back to School"

SAT-SUN In celebration of back-to-school season, enrichment activity treats with school theme for animals and zookeeper talks on ongoing enrichment programs for zoo animals, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $11-$16.50 (206-548-2500 or www.zoo.org).

Auto events

NorthWest Rally Council Friday Nighter

FRI Time/speed/distance (TSD) non-performance autosport club activity for all skill levels, 6:45 p.m. Friday, Eastgate Park & Ride, 14200 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue; $15-$20 (425-778-6454 or www.nwrally.com).

Skyway Classic Car Show and Party in the Park

SAT Classic car show, vendors, raffle, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; park volunteer work party, 9 a.m.-noon, food, kids' activities, sports music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Roman Casino parking lot, 11829 Renton Ave. S., and adjacent Skyway Park, Seattle; free for spectators, car entry $20 (www.westhillcommunity.com).

Kirkland Concours d'Elegance

SUN Display of vintage, rare American and European classics, modern super cars, antiques, orphans, vintage sidecar motorcycles, plus vintage Unlimited Hydroplanes on display on the water, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Carillon Point, 3240 Carillon Point, Kirkland; $10-$20 (425-822-7066 or www.kirklandconcours.com).

Edmonds Classic Car Show

SUN Classic cars 1979 and older, music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, downtown Edmonds; free for spectators, donation of nonperishable food to the Edmonds Food Bank suggested; car entry $15-$20 (425-775-5367 or www.edmondswa.com/09CARSHOWINDEX.html).

XXX Car Shows

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

Benefits

Children's Book & Fun Fair

SAT Trilogy Guild of Seattle Children's Hospital hosts children's entertainment including Recess Monkey Band, The Entertain Men Jugglers, Yo-Yo Extraordinaire, Reading with Rover; purchase of Usborne books benefits Seattle Children's uncompensated care program and new books to patients, 10 a.m. Saturday, Trilogy at Redmond Ridge Cascade Club, 23225 N.E. Greens Crossing Road, Redmond (www.seattlechildrens.org).

Hats and Heels at the Races

PLAN AHEAD Shopping event, horse racing, ladies encouraged to dress in their finest racing attire; proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House charities, 5 p.m. Sept. 18, Emerald Downs, Auburn; $30, advance purchase required (253-288-7705 or www.emeralddownshatsandheels.com).

Circus of Dreams

PLAN AHEAD Seattle aerial and artistic performers, proceeds benefit pediatric brain tumor research at Seattle Children's, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, 1 and 4 p.m. Sept. 19, ACT Theatre, 700 Union St., Seattle; $10-$25 (425-882-0632 or www.circusofdreams.org).

Biking

Bike the Bluff

SAT Family-friendly 5 or 7-mile ride or walk around Magnolia, 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by barbecue lunch available for purchase, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; proceeds benefit students attending environmental science camp, Catharine Blaine K-8, 2550 34th Ave. W., Seattle; $15/ages 12 and older; $10/ages 11 and younger; $30/family (www.bikethebluff.org).

Bike MS

SAT-SUN Scenic two-day bike ride through Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties along courses ranging from 50 175 miles, Saturday-Sunday, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon; $65 plus minimum $250 donation (206-284-4254 or www.bikeMSwashington.org).

Bicycle Sunday

SUN Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

Cascade Spawning Cycle

PLAN AHEAD Cascade Bicycle Club ride on 55, 33, 14, 8 and 4 mile loops based loosely on the salmon spawning cycle, finish line festival with kids' activities, food; course open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, Myrtle Edwards Park, 3130 Alaskan Way W., Seattle; $5-$25 (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Cycle the Wave

PLAN AHEAD All-women's bike ride on 25, 40 or 62 mile routes, proceeds benefit Eastside Domestic Violence Program, 6:30 a.m. Sept. 20, Tibbetts Valley Park, 965 12th Ave. N.W., Issaquah; $45 (425-562-8840 or www.cyclethewave.com).

Birding

Puget Sound Bird Fest

FRI-SUN Celebration of birds and nature; opening reception and keynote speaker, 7-9 p.m. Friday; field trips, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, preregister; kids' activities, exhibits, vendors, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday; self-guided wildlife habitat tours, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, downtown Edmonds (425-771-0230 or www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org).

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).

Monroe Swift Night Out

SAT Learn about the thousands of Vaux's Swifts that roost nightly in the school's chimney, with lecture, children's activities, watching the swifts until dusk, 5 p.m. Saturday, Frank Wagner Elementary School, 639 W. Main St., Monroe (425-252-0926 or www.pilchuckaudubon.org).

Digiscoping Workshop

SUN Learn about digiscoping, combining digital cameras and spotting scopes; lecture and field practice; bring scopes, cameras, binoculars, 9 a.m. Sunday, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle; free, preregister (206-523-4483 or www.seattleaudubon.org).

Boating

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival

FRI-SUN Hands-on boatbuilding activities and demonstrations, kids' activities, music, Sunday sail-by, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Point Hudson Marina, 103 Hudson St., Port Townsend; $6-$24, ages 11 and younger free (360-385-3628 or www.woodenboat.org/festival/).

Lake Union Boats Afloat Show

PLAN AHEAD Display and sale of 200 new and used boats, tours, sailboat rides, free sailing lessons for ages 8-16, exhibits, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 16-20, South Lake Union, 901 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$12, ages 11 and younger free (www.boatsafloatshow.com).

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).

Seattle Balkan Dancers

FRI Balkan line dancing, no partner required, dances taught, bring finger food to share, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Russian Cultural Center, 704 19th Ave. E., Seattle; $5 (425-883-0332 or www.ratchenitza.com).

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club

SAT Teaching, 7:30 p.m., dancing, potluck snacks, 8:30-10:45 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $2-$7 (www.sno-king.org).

Seattle Community Contra Dance

SUN Potluck supper, bring your plates, utensils and a dish to share, 5 p.m.; open band dance, beginners welcome, 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Gift of Grace Lutheran Church, 2102 N. 40th St., Seattle; $3/person or $10/family (www.seattledance.org).

Fairs/Festivals

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival

FRI-SUN Arts and crafts, entertainment, 3-7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday;

• beer garden with entertainment, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday;

• children's parade, 10:30 a.m., grand parade 11 a.m. Saturday, from Chennault Beach Road and Harbour Point Boulevard, grand parade ends at 47th Place West and Harbour Pointe Boulevard;

• Avenue of Food vendors, 3-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday;

• kids' activities, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, 11:15 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday,

• Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo; shuttle bus available 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday from parking at Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd.; Olympic View Middle School, 2602 Mukilteo Speedway; Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. S.W., Mukilteo (425-353-5516 or www.mukilteofestival.org).

Puyallup Fair

FRI-SEPT. 27 Carnival, concerts, food, 4H animals, rodeo, Hobby Hall, Home Arts and art exhibits, Toonville cartoon characters, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays through Sept. 27;

• Western parade and cattle drive, 10 a.m. Friday, Puyallup;

• All-Around Dogs show, Miniature Horse Show, Friday-Sunday;

• College Fair, information from 30 universities, colleges and technical schools, Friday-Saturday;

• Pro Rodeo Tour, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, $5-$50;

• admission $11/adults, $8/ages 6-18 and ages 62 and older, discounts available online and at Safeway stores; specials include free admission until noon Friday, food bank donation suggested; Military Appreciation Days, free admission for active, retired, reserved military and their dependents and disabled veterans with ID, Sept. 14 and 21; Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup (253-845-1771 or www.thefair.com).

Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival

SAT Artist-created lantern sculptures, make your own lantern and join the procession with street musicians and performers at dusk; 5 p.m. Saturday, Burien Town Square Park, 152nd Street Southwest and Fifth Avenue Southwest, Burien (206-988-3700 or www.burienwa.gov/GLOW).

Crank It Up

SAT Mobile art installation, bicycle decorating, 1 p.m., bike ride through the neighborhood, 2 p.m., live music, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Cesar Chavez Park, 700 S. Cloverdale St., Seattle (206-999-6316 or www.southparkarts.org/events/crank-it-up).

Community carnival

SAT Family activities, food, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 316 N. 70th St., Seattle (206-783-4161).

Korean Cultural Celebration

SAT Celebration of Korea's Harvest Festival Day, Ch'usok, with art and history exhibits, traditional music and dance performances, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, films and exhibits on customs and contemporary culture of Korea, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/).

Seattle Tilth Harvest Fair

SAT Food vendors, music, urban livestock display, children's activities, gardening and canning classes, organic farmers marketplace, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Tilth Association, 4649 Sunnyside Avenue North, Seattle (www.seattletilth.org).

Italian Fall Festival

SAT Italian food, music, vendor marketplace, bocce, puppetry, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Grape Stomp Contest, 2 p.m. Saturday, Olympic Cellars Winery, 255410 Highway 101, Port Angeles (360-452-0160 or www.olympiccellars.com).

Hoquiam Loggers' Playday

SAT Street fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., parade, noon Saturday, downtown Hoquiam; Loggers' Show, 6 p.m. Saturday, Olympic Stadium, Hoquiam (www.cityofhoquiam.com/).

A Taste of Old Russia

SAT-SUN Food including piroshki, borscht, pastries, Russian Beer Garden, Vodka Tasting Bar, Russian arts and crafts, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 1714 13th Ave., Seattle (www.saintnicholascathedral.org).

Aki Matsuri Cultural Arts Festival

SAT-SUN Japanese festival for all ages with arts and crafts, martial art demonstrations, performances, flea market, food vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue; some workshops require preregistration and fee (425-861-7865 or www.enma.org).

Newcastle Days

SAT-SUN Celebrate our city's 15th anniversary, with emcee Lance Lambert of the Vintage Vehicle Show, music and dance performances, food and craft vendors, pony rides, inflatables, arts and crafts activities, noon-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; custom and classic car show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, free registration 10 a.m.; Lake Boren Park, Southeast 84th Avenue and Coal Creek Parkway Southeast, Newcastle; free shuttle service from parking at Newcastle Elementary School, 8400 136th Ave. S.E., Newcastle (425-649-4444 or www.ci.newcastle.wa.us/).

Corn Maze Opening Celebration

SAT-SUN Corn Maze, hayrides, farm animals, refreshments, organic seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. U-pick and farmstand, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond; event admission free, corn maze $7/person, hayrides $2/person (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).

Rainier Mountain Festival

SAT-SUN Outdoor gear and clothing sale, meet dozens of world class climbers including Lou and Jim Whittaker and Ed Viesturs, lectures, gear demonstrations, beer garden, kids' rock wall, bounce house and games, compete for prizes in the Alpine Games and 5 Mile Trail Run/walk, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Whittaker Mountaineering, 30027 State Route 706 E., Ashford (360-569-2142 or www.rainiermountainfest.com/).

Pirate Murder Mystery Weekend — Dead Men Tell No Tales

SAT-SUN Solve the mystery, hunt for clues, pirate shows, pirate costume contests, derby races, sword fighting lessons, Pirate Ball, Saturday-Sunday, Port Orchard (360-876-3505 or www.portorchard.com).

Fiestas Patrias, Toppenish

SAT-SUN Celebrates Mexico's 1810 quest for Independence from Spain, with traditional Charro parade and Grito Ceremony, rodeo, folk dancing, carnival, beer garden, music, 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Toppenish Rodeo Grounds, Toppenish (www.toppenish.net/toppenish/).

Stephenie Meyer Day/Bella's Birthday Weekend

SAT-SUN Events for "Twilight" fans including book sale, tours, Twilight characters look-alike contest, music, vendors, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Sunday, Forks (www.forkswa.com).

Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival

SUN Culture and celebration of native Hawaii with performances of the hula and mele, historical exhibits, films, Hawaiian crafts, Hawaiian marketplace, arts and crafts activities and ono food, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. day Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/).

Food events

Mill Creek Senior Center Breakfast

FRI Pancake, waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, beverages, proceeds support Mill Creek Senior Center, 7-10 a.m. Friday, North Creek Retirement Community, 1907 201st Pl. S.E., Bothell; suggested donation $10, preregister (425-948-7170).

Wine tasting

FRI-SUN Wine tasting, noon-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Fremont Wine Warehouse, 3601 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-632-1110).

Wine 101

SAT Basics of white and red wines, tasting, 1 p.m. Saturday, The Local Vine, 2520 Second Ave., Seattle; $55, preregister (206-441-6000 or www.thelocalvine.com).

Sno-Valley Senior Center benefit dinner

SAT Salad bar and choice of steak, salmon or chicken, proceeds benefit senior center programs, seating at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation; $15, call for reservations (425-333-4152 or www.snovalleysenior.org).

Swedish Pancakes

SUN Authentic Swedish pancakes with lingon or strawberries, ham, beverages, music and folk dancing, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $8/adults, $4/ages 5-12, ages 4 and younger free (206-283-1090 or www.swedishculturalcenter.org).

Gardening

Rock Garden Society

THU Meeting and slide presentation, 7:30 p.m. today, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle (425-391-5335).

Seminar at Wells Medina Nursery

THU Designing fall containers, 10 a.m. today, Wells Medina Nursery, 8300 N.E. 24th St., Medina; preregister (425-454-1853 or www.wellsmedinanursery.com).

Arboretum plant sale

SAT Sale of donated plants to benefit the Arboretum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle (206-325-4510 or www.arboretumfoundation.org).

Seattle Audubon Fall Plant Sale

SAT Create a wildlife-friendly backyard with plants from specialty nurseries, Nature Shop specials, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Audubon Nature Shop, 8050 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-523-4483 or www.seattleaudubon.org).

Fall plant sale

SAT Plant sale to benefit the park, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Kubota Garden Park, 9600 Renton Ave. S., Seattle (206-725-5060 or www.kubota.org).

Northwest Perennial Alliance Fall Plant Sale

SAT Plants for fall planting from the NPA and specialty nurseries, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue (425-425-6476 or www.n-p-a.org).

Free plant exchange

SAT Bring surplus plants and shrubs to exchange, sponsored by SeaTac Senior program, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac (206-973-4680).

Low-maintenance

fall gardening

SAT Advice from author Marianne Binetti on easy-care, colorful trees, shrubs and perennials, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville; free (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com).

Fall Veggie Class

SAT How to grow your own organic vegetables all winter, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; free, preregister (425-334-2002 or www.sunnysidenursery.net).

Gardening for Wildlife

SAT Make your yard a year-around haven for birds, butterflies and other creatures, 11 a.m. Saturday, Christianson's Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon; $5, reservations required (360-466-3821).

Sea-Tac Gardens

ONGOING Acre garden with 350 varieties of dahlias, open daylight hours daily through Oct. 15, Sea-Tac Gardens, 20020 Des Moines Memorial Drive, SeaTac (seatacgardens.com).

Hiking/walks

Discover Bellingham VolksFest

FRI-SUN Walking festival, walks of varying lengths including Whatcom Falls Park and Big Rock Sculpture Garden, Western Washington University, downtown and Marina area, Lake Padden, 15-mile bike route also available, Friday-Sunday, Bellingham Senior Center, 315 Halleck St., Bellingham (www.nwtrekkers.org).

Kelsey Creek

SAT Bellevue Parks 3-mile, moderate-difficulty hike through forests and wetlands, 2 p.m. Saturday, Kelsey Creek Park, 410 130th Place S.E., Bellevue; free, no registration needed (425-452-4195).

History Hike: Robe Canyon Historic Park

PLAN AHEAD MOHAI/Washington Trails Association 6.5-mile hike to learn about mining and railroad history, 10 a.m. Sept. 19, Lime Kiln Trail, Robe Canyon Historic Park, Granite Falls; $20-$30, preregister (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com).

Hobbies

Knitting classes

SAT Two-session classes, knitted mittens, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 19; knitted earflaps, 1-3 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 19, So Much Yarn, 2107 Elliott Ave., No. 204, Seattle; $45, preregister (206-443-0727).

Psychic Fair

SAT Psychic readings and aura healings, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, CDM, Everett, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett; free admission; $15 requested donation for readings, aura healings by donation (425-258-1449 or www.c-d-m.org).

National Space Society meeting

SUN National Space Society Seattle Chapter presentation on innovative plans for space-based solar power, open to the public, 7 p.m. Sunday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle (206-324-9096 or www.nsschapters.org/wa/seattle/).

Museum events

Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art 17th Birthday Celebration

SAT Special activities, doll money good toward store purchase, door prizes, cake, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, 1116 108th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $5/person or $12/family (425-455-1116 or www.dollart.com).

Flying Heritage Collection

Fly Event

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 on 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).

Anacortes Antique Engine and Machinery Show

SAT Steam and kerosene antique engines and machinery in action, kids' activities, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, W.T. Preston Heritage Center, 713 R Ave., Anacortes (360-293-1915).

Museum of Flight events

SAT-SUN Lockheed C-130 tours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, east parking lot; World War II 39th Airlift Squadron panel, 2 p.m. Saturday; Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $7.50-$14 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Founding of Fort Steilacoom

SUN Historic re-enactment portraying Capt. Bennett Hill, the fort's first commander, during the founding of the fort in 1849, 2 p.m. Sunday, Fort Steilacoom, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Lakewood; free, donations suggested (253-582-5838 or www.historicfortsteilacoom.com).

Pacific Science Center closure

PLAN AHEAD Exhibit halls closed for maintenance, Sept. 14-25; IMAX Theater closed Sept. 14-17, Pacific Science Center, Seattle (www.pacsci.org).

AYPE: The Kent Connection

ONGOING Artifacts from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) and the Carnation Co. that was in Kent, which made products featured at the AYPE; noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays through Sept. 27, Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St., Kent (253-854-4330 or www.kenthistoricalmuseum.org).

Suffer for Beauty: Women's History Through Changing Styles of Undergarmets

ONGOING Exhibit of women's undergarments and beauty aids from 1880 through the 1950s, noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays through Nov. 8; White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn; $1-$2, free on Wednesdays (253-288-7433 or www.wrvmuseum.org).

Washington State

History Museum

ONGOING New schedule including free admission 2-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month; regular hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, until 8 p.m. third Thursdays, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $6-$8 (888-238-4373 or www.washingtonhistory.org).

Paddle sports

Experience Rowing Class

SAT Get a feel for rowing in the classroom, on rowing machines, and rowing on Lake Union; open to ages 18 and older, 10 a.m. Saturday, Lake Washington Rowing Club, 910 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; $35 (206-547-1583 or Lakewashingtonrowing.com/classes/).

Learn to Row at Green Lake

SAT Seattle Parks & Recreation offers adults an introduction to the sport on the water with experienced rowers, 10 a.m. Saturday, Green Lake Small Craft Center, 5900 Greenlake Way N., Seattle; free (206-684-4074 or www.Seattle.Gov/Parks).

Park events

Streamkeeper Academy

THU Cougar behavior and management specialist, for ages 10-adult, 7 p.m. today, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., McCollum Park, Everett; $5-$7, preregistration required (425-316-8592).

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Super Saturday

SAT Activities on recycling, reducing water consumption and more you can do to make a difference, garage sale to benefit education programs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; free (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Planetarium Show "Asteroids: Is the big one going to get us?"

SAT Battle Point Astronomical Association explores asteroids, where they are and whether we should be concerned; if the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-9152 or www.bpastro.org/).

Nisqually National

Wildlife Refuge

SAT-SUN Historic Nisqually farming days indoor presentation, 1 p.m. Saturday; introduction to nature and wildlife photography, 8 a.m. Sunday, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 100 Brown Farm Road, Olympia; programs free, $3/family refuge entry fee (360-753-9467).

"The National Parks:

This is America"

SUN Screening of 45-minute Ken Burns documentary on the history of national parks, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-855-4300 or islandwood.org).

Centennial Trail Coalition

SUN Potluck, 3 p.m., meeting with information on trail extension, 4 p.m. Sunday, Machias Trailhead, 610 Virginia St., Machias, near Lake Stevens (360-435-3892).

Cambodian Cultural Celebration

SUN Traditional and contemporary Cambodian music and dance performances, martial-arts demonstrations, hands-on kids' activities, food and craft vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Millersylvania State Park, Tilley Road South, Olympia (www.parks.wa.gov/events).

Performances

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

THU-SUN Circus with animal acts, 7:30 p.m. today-Friday; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday; Comcast Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $15-$75 (866-332-8499 or www.ringling.com).

Celtic Music Night

SAT Champion fiddler Sarah Comer and Bowi Band, 7 p.m. Saturday, Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave. N., Seattle; $6-$12 (206-367-0475).

Whidbey Island

Bluegrass Festival

SAT Deadwood Revival, Pearly Blue, The Wiretappers and Swords into Plowshares among regional performers, 10 a.m. Saturday, Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank; $10 (360-678-1912 or www.meerkerkgardens.org/calendar.html).

Sales/Shopping

Neiman Marcus Black Tie/Grand Opening

THU Neiman Marcus Black Tie grand opening, proceeds benefit Overlake Hospital, Hopelink and Poncho, 7:30 p.m. today, The Shops at The Bravern, 11111 N.E. 8th Street, Bellevue; $125 (www.neimanmarcus.com/bellevue).

Greenwood Garage Sale Day

& Tool Swap

SAT More than 100 neighborhood yard sales, rummage sales and a flea market in the Phinney Center parking lot; most sales 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle (206-783-2244 or www.phinneycenter.org/events/garagesale.shtml).

Contractors equipment

and vehicle auction

SAT Auction of contractors' equipment, construction vehicles, tools, cars, pickups, 4x4s, 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).

Northwest Bead Society Bazaar

SAT-SUN More than 50 vendors and artists with beads, jewelry, tools, books, collectibles, demos, door prizes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Lynnwood Convention Center, 3819 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood; $5, $2/ages 12 and younger (206-419-8527 or www.nwbeadsociety.org).

Friends of Des Moines Library book sale

SAT-SUN Thousands of books at bargain prices, Saturday-Sunday, Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave. S., Des Moines (206-824-6066 or www.kcls.org).

Art at the Plant Farm

SAT-SUN Art show and sale with music and food, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The Plant Farm at Smokey Point, 15022 Twin Lakes Ave. N.E., Marysville (360-474-8576 or www.theplantfarm.com/).

Museum Estate Sale

SAT-SUN Antiques and collectibles sale with art, furniture, rugs, china and quilts benefiting Museum of Northwest Art and La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 S. Second St., La Conner (360-466-4446).

Special interest

Trivia Night aboard

the Virginia V

THU General knowledge trivia contest, cash bar, grand prize $500 aboard the historic steamship, 7 p.m. today, Virginia V Steamer, 860 Terry Ave. N., Suite 223, Seattle; $2/person or $10/six-person team (206-624-9119 or www.virginiav.org).

Jane Goodall

SAT Lecture, discussion and book signing by Dr. Goodall in celebration of her new book "Hope for Animals and Their World," 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $50 includes signed copy of the book (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com).

Coal Creek Family

YMCA Grand Opening

SAT Tours, health and wellness information, class demos, youth and family activities in new 49,000 square foot facility with two pools, Youth Development Center, Adventure Zone for kids, two gyms, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Coal Creek Family YMCA, 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Road, Newcastle (425-282-1500).

Edmonds Rotary PhotoMarathon

SAT Digital photo contest, with 6 hours to take 6 photos on 6 topics, prizes for each topic, proceeds benefit Edmonds Rotary; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., register 9 a.m. Saturday, Spanish Class Cafe, 111 W. Dayton St., Edmonds; $30 (206-406-1209 or www.edmondsphotomarathon.com).

American Girl Doll

Rebecca Rubin

SAT Kids' activities, raffle, mini American Girl Fashion Show, reading from "Meet Rebecca" introducing the newest American Girl doll; girls encouraged to come dressed like their own American Girl doll, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Barnes and Noble, Woodinville, 18025 Garden Way N.E., Woodinville; free (425-398-1990).

Camlann Medieval Village

SAT-SUN Living history portrayals of every day 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).

Tours

Seattle Architecture

Greatest Hits

THU-FRI Seattle Architecture Foundation 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).

Sports On Tap

FRI National and local sports writers provide the inside scoop at three sports bars and answer questions with their combined half-century of sportswriting experience, 7 p.m. Friday and Sept. 25, 26, Pyramid Alehouse, 1201 First Ave. S., Seattle; $29-$32 (800-838-3006 or www.seattlebyfoot.com).

Art + Architecture

SAT Walking tour of downtown art, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave., Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $15-$20, preregister, day of tour if space available (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Boat Tour: A Trip Down

the Duwamish River

SAT MOHAI 4-hour boat tour to learn the cultural and natural history of the river, view habitat restoration and spot wildlife, 10 a.m. Saturday, Harbor Island Corporate Center and Marina, 1001 Klickitat Way S.W., Seattle; $25-$30, reservations required (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com).

Cedar Falls Historic Townsite walking tour

SAT Walk to see the birthplace of Seattle City Light town, wear walking shoes and bring a flashlight, 6 p.m. Saturday, Cedar River Watershed Education Center, Cedar Falls Road Southeast, North Bend; free, drop in, no registration required (206-233-1515 or www.seattle.gov/util/crwec).

Pike/Pine: Cars, Bars and

Dead Rock Stars

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tour through the neighborhood's eclectic past, present and future, 10 a.m. Saturday, Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle; $15-$20, preregister, day of tour walk-up if space available (www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Pioneer Square

SAT Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tour of early Seattle history, 10 a.m. Saturday, Elliott Bay Book Co., 101 S. Main St., Seattle; $15-$20, preregister, day of tour if space available (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).

Seattle Chinese Garden tour

SAT Slide presentation and discussion of gardens in Chinese culture, followed by tour of demonstration garden, site of the construction of Knowing the Spring Courtyard and Song Mei Pavilion and the future six-acre garden, 10 a.m. Saturday, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle; free, no reservations needed (206-282-8040 or www.seattlechinesegarden.org).

Vintage train excursions

SAT-SUN 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).

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).

Market Ghost Tours

ONGOING Walking tour of Market history and the paranormal, 5 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Post Alley, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle; $15-$20, advance purchase recommended (800-838-3006 or www.seattleghost.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).

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, noon Saturdays and Sundays in September; 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

Europe travel classes

SAT Travel classes by Rick Steves' Europe; Greece, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free preregister (425-771-8303 or www.ricksteves.com).

Travel seminars

SAT The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, 10 a.m. Saturday; discover India, 1 p.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free, preregister (425-744-6076 or www.savvytraveleredmonds.com).

Visual arts

West Seattle Art Walk

THU Range of art on display at various West Seattle locations, 6-9 p.m. today, West Seattle Junction, California Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle (westseattleartwalk.blogspot.com).

Plein Air Painters' U.S. Open

SAT Artists from around the world create works outdoors throughout Whidbey Island through Saturday, public gala and auction of works, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Crockett Barn, Fort Casey Road, Coupeville; $50 (866-678-3396 or www.pleinairopen.com).

Volunteer

CCS/Youth Tutoring Program Volunteer Orientation

THU Learn about becoming a volunteer tutor with Catholic Community Services Youth Tutoring Program, 5:30 p.m. today, Catholic Community Services Center, 100 23rd Ave. S., Seattle (206-328-5659 or www.ccsww.org/ytp).

Green Kirkland Partnership

FRI Participate in habitat restoration in Kirkland parks, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Watershed Park, 4500 110th Ave. N.E., Kirkland (www.greenkirkland.org).

Workshops

It's About Time Writers Reading Series

THU Program on the writer's craft and open mic, 6 p.m. today, Ballard Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-684-4089 or www.spl.org).

Public value of sacred places

SAT Historic Seattle presentation on saving endangered church buildings, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Church of Christ, 2555 Eighth Ave. W., Seattle; $20-$35 includes lunch (206-622-6952 or www.historicseattle.org).

Asian-Pacific Perspectives

at the AYPE symposium

SAT-SUN Part of the celebration of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition tells stories of the Chinese, Japanese, Filipino and Hawaiian representation at AYPE, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, National Archives and Records Administration, Seattle and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Sunday, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $7-$10 (www.cinarc.org).

OmTown Yoga Free For All

PLAN AHEAD All classes free for everyone, Sept. 14-20, OmTown Yoga, 5500 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-706-2656 or www.omtownyoga.com).

SNAP

PLAN AHEAD Basic disaster preparedness and SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) program, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Ballard Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle; free (206-233-7123 or www.seattle.gov/emergency/programs/snap/).

City chickens 101

PLAN AHEAD Seattle Tilth information on raising chickens in your yard, 10 a.m. Sept. 19, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle; $30-$40, preregister (206-633-0451 or www.seattletilth.org).

SAT practice test

PLAN AHEAD SAT preparation class for high-school students, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19, scores and tips on how to improve, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; free, registration required (206-615-1410).