Weekend calendar: What's happening everywhere

Animal events

Woof Walk

SAT Bring your dog on a hike and learn about dog hiking backpacks, 2 p.m. Saturday, Weowna Park, 168th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 19th Street, Bellevue; free, preregistration required (425-452-7225).

Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies

SAT Pet/Owner Look-a-Like Contest, pet costume contest, pet parade, pet show, Kent police K-9 demo, pet adoptions, obedience competition, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, Kent; free (www.kentstation.com).

Obedience/rally/agility fun match

SAT Cascade Doberman Pinscher Club hosts obedience and agility fun match, 8 a.m. Saturday, Mega Dogs, 22609 102nd Ave. S.E., Woodinville; free for spectators (www.cdpc.org).

Dog Ownership Basics Workshop

SAT Learn about acquiring, selecting and integrating a dog into your home, 11 a.m. Saturday, Canine Behavior Center, 7551 205th Ave. N.E., Redmond; $20, reservation required (425-466-4621 or www.pawsitivealliance.org).

Alpaca Farm Days

SAT-SUN Meet alpacas, educational activities, fiber arts demonstrations, snacks, sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Maketso Alpaca Ranch, 18531 S.E. 22nd St., Kent; free (425-413-6946 or www.wowalpacas.com).

Cool Canines and Fabulous Felines Adoption Event

SUN Meet more than 100 adoptable dogs, cats, kittens and puppies from nine shelters and rescues, noon-3 p.m., noon Sunday, PetsMart, 17845 Garden Way N.E., Woodinville (425-466-4621 or www.pawsitivealliance.org).

Responsible Dog Owners Day

SUN Events for dogs and owners, rescue info, breed info, vendors, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Cedar River Off Leash Park, 1717 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, Renton; free (206-920-3220).

Walk for the Animals

SUN Seattle Humane Society 2.5-mile walk, proceeds provide care for animals; 8-11 a.m.; FidoFest, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, University Village, 25th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 45th Street, Seattle; $30 (425-373-5388 or www.seattlehumane.org/walk).

Benefits

Enchanted Garden auction

FRI Dinner and auction to benefit Bellevue Botanical Garden, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Bellevue Harbor Club, Bellevue; $110 (www.bellevuebotanical.org).

Golden Hearts Luncheon

FRI Chef presentation and lunch to benefit Northwest Center programs for people with disabilities, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle; suggested minimum donation $150 (206-378-6389 or www.nwcenter.org).

Eastside Business Association Taste of the Town

FRI Local restaurants compete for best-dishes honors, auction to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Foundation of Western Washington, 6 p.m. Friday, Columbia Winery, 14030 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville; $48-$68 (425-820-6373 or theeba.org/events/detail/?event=37).

Seattle AIDS Walk and 5K Run

SAT 5K walk and run, program, after-party benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance programs to care for people with HIV and AIDS, 9 a.m. Saturday, Volunteer Park, Seattle; $25per runner, no fee for walkers; $300 fundraising goal suggested (206-323-9255 or www.seattleaidswalk.org).

Light The Night

SAT National event, team walk to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5 p.m. Saturday, Green Lake Park, Seattle; $100 (206-957-4566 or www.lightthenight.org/wa).

El Centro de la Raza Auction

SAT Auction banquet to support El Centro de la Raza human service and community building programs and honor the cultures and histories of indigenous and Latin American peoples, 5 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Design Center, 5701 Sixth Ave. S., Seattle; $100 (206-957-4649 or www.elcentrodelaraza.org/auction.htm).

Parkinson's Project Garden Party & Auction

SAT Entertainment, auction to benefit the Parkinson's Project for Parkinson's care, 3 p.m. Saturday, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle; $75 (206-682-2848 or www.parkinsonsproject.org).

Party for Adventuress

SAT Food, drink, live music, for ages 21 and older only, proceeds support environmental and youth development programs aboard the schooner Adventuress, 7 p.m. Saturday, Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $29 (www.soundexp.org).

VIP Charity Sports Event

SAT Mingle with the Sounders FC, Seagals, with music, food, drinks, games, raffles, auction; all proceeds go directly to Child United, promoting education for children in developing countries, 5 p.m. Saturday, Vela Lounge, 2800 First Ave., Seattle; $30-$35 (www.childunited.org).

Walk from Obesity

SAT ASMBS (American Society For Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery) Foundation event to raise funds for awareness, research and education, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue; $25-$30, ages 11 and younger free (425-502-3454 or www.walkfromobesity.com).

Bowling For Bullies Fundraising Event

SUN Bowling to raise funds to benefit Bullseye Dog Rescue of Puget Sound pit bull education and rescue, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $20 (206-434-9147 or www.bowlingforbullies.vpweb.com).

Biking

Tour de Whidbey

SAT Scenic Whidbey Island ride, pancake breakfast, post-ride chili feed in fundraiser for Whidbey General Hospital; for 28-, 40-, 50-, 60- and 100-mile routes, register 7-9:30 a.m. at Greenbank Farm, 765 E. Wonn Road, Greenbank; for 10-mile ride, register noon-3 p.m., Coupeville Middle/High School Performing Arts Center, Coupeville; $20-$65, 10-mile ride free for ages 13 and younger (360-678-7656 or www.whidbeygen.org/whidbeygeneralhospitalfoundation/tourdewhidbey).

Bicycle Sunday

SUN Scenic road closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (206-684-4075 or www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday/).

Friends of Olmsted Parks tour

SUN Bicycle tour of Lake Washington Boulevard, 10 a.m. Sunday, Colman Park, 1800 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; free (www.seattleolmsted.org).

Kitsap Color Classic

SUN Cascade Bicycle Club ride on the Kitsap Peninsula, 14-, 25-, 33-, 36-, 43-, 55- and 64-mile routes, course open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; register 7:30-10 a.m., Masonic Temple, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds, $35, includes round trip ferry fare; or register 9-11 a.m., Kitsap Bank parking lot, Highway 104 and Hansville Road, Kingston, $28, no ferry fare included (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Dance

Dance lesson and social dance

SAT Salsa dance lesson, 7 p.m., dance to a variety of ballroom, Latin and swing music for singles and couples, 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, North Bellevue Community & Senior Center, 4063 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $15 (425-889-8000 or www.u-rdancing.com).

Swing dance

SUN Dance lesson, 6 p.m., dance with Brian Lee and The Orbiters, 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Salmon Bay Eagles, 5216 20th Ave. N.W., Seattle; $5-$12 (206-898-1405 or www.salmonbayeagles.com).

Seattle Thrillers

SUN Practice sessions to learn Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video dance to participate in the Oct. 23 global Thrill the World dance, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Rockin' Horse Dance Barn, 11820 150th Ave. S.E., Renton; free, donations for Seattle Children's hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation suggested (www.seattlethrillers.com).

Fairs/Festivals

Puyallup Fair

THU-SUN Carnival, entertainment, food vendors, animal exhibits, Hobby Hall, Toonzville, floral displays, grandstand concerts, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday; Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $9-$11, ages 5 and younger free; parking $10/Monday-Friday, $12/Saturday-Sunday (253-841-5045 or www.thefair.com);

Elma Buckaroo Days

FRI-SAT Western art and quilt show, Grand Parade 10:30 a.m. Saturday, food, games, vendors, Friday-Saturday, Elma, Grays Harbor County (360-482-3055 or www.elmachamber.org).

Festa Italiana

FRI-SUN Taste of Italy opening reception, wine tasting, music, ages 21 and older only, 7-10 p.m. Friday, $25-$30; Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.festaseattle.com);

• festival with Great Italian Chefs cooking demonstrations, Festa Grape Stomp, bocce tournament, children's activities, historical photo display, entertainment on three stages, Italian classic-vehicle show, noon-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday;

• Seattle Opera live preview of Italian operas of the 2011 season, 4 p.m. Saturday; all ages free concert and dance with Tony La Stella & the Goombas, 7 p.m. Saturday.

Fremont Oktoberfest

FRI-SUN Microbrew tasting garden, entertainment, German food, arts and crafts vendors; proceeds benefit Fremont Chamber of Commerce projects; 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Fremont neighborhood, $20-$25/Microbrew Garden admission, includes commemorative mug and five tastes (206-633-0422 or www.fremontoktoberfest.com);

• Kids' Area activities, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday;

• Brew Ha Ha 5K, 10 a.m., registration 8 a.m., Sunday, $20/advance, $30/day of race;

• Brew Ha Ha Street Scramble scavenger hunt, 10:30 a.m., registration 8 a.m., Sunday;

• Dog Day Afternoon dog activities, Sunday;

• Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest, 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

St. Demetrios Greek Festival

FRI-SUN Greek food, pastry, music and folk-dance performances, celebrating its 50th anniversary, noon-9 p.m. Friday; 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E., Seattle (206-325-4347 or www.seattlegreekfestival.com).

Bite of Broadview

FRI-SUN A variety of cuisines by local restaurants, carnival, music, beer-and-wine garden, vendors, kids' activities, Saturday car show, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Christ the King School, 415 N. 117th St., Seattle (ckseattleparish.communityspice.com).

Old Mill Festival

FRI-SUN Lumberjack and chain-saw carving competitions, entertainment, beer garden, carnival; Friday-Sunday, classic car show Saturday, Port Gamble, Kitsap County; $5, some events free (www.oldmilldays.com).

Dungeness River Festival

FRI-SUN Nature activities and exhibits, community drumming circle, performances, stories of the Jamestown S'Klallam people, driftwood art show, raptor presentations, food vendors, guided nature walks; Kids Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. bird walk Sunday, Railroad Bridge Park, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road, Sequim; free, donations appreciated (360-681-4076 or www.dungenessrivercenter.org).

Fishermen's Fall Festival

SAT Celebrating local fishing fleet with industry-related exhibits and competitions, salmon barbecue, children's activities, J.P. Patches, music, proceeds benefit the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W., Seattle (206-283-4665 or www.anthonys.com).

Meadowbrook Oktoberfest

SAT Music by the Smilin' Scandinavians polka band, dancing demonstrations, cider press, bratwurst, cider, beer gardenpumpkin painting, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave. N.E., Seattle (360-461-2282 or www.meadowbrookoktoberfest.org).

Hops & Crops Harvest Festival

SAT Family-friendly music and microbrew festival, food and craft marketplace; kids' soda garden, craft activities, on 60-acre farm along the Green River; fundraiser for preservation of historic site, 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn; $5-$10, ages 12 and younger free (253-288-7439 or www.wrvmuseum.org/hopsandcrops.html).

Duvall Heritage Festival

SAT Heritage celebration with demonstrations of pioneer crafts, antique quilt display, guided tours of historic farmstead, music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dougherty House, 26526 N.E. Cherry Valley Road, Duvall (www.duvallhistoricalsociety.org).

Nisqually Watershed Festival

SAT Entertainment including Olympia Highlanders, tribal drumming and dancing, children's entertainer Jim Valley, reptile and raptor shows; kids' activities, walks and tours on the hour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 100 Brown Farm Road, Olympia (www.fws.gov/nisqually/).

Pike Place Market Artisan Food Festival

SAT-SUN Beer-and-wine garden, music, chef demos, specialty foods, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle (206-682-7453 or www.artisanfoodfestival.org).

Russian Center Bazaar

SAT-SUN Traditional feast of Russian food, pastries, entertainment, arts and crafts, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Russian Cultural Center, 704 19th Ave. E., Seattle (206-322-3618 or www.russiancommunitycenterseattle.org).

Historic Seattle

Bungalow Fair

SAT-SUN Exhibits, lectures on the Arts and Crafts movement, show and sale of antiques and contemporary crafts, lighting and furniture, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Town Hall, Eighth Avenue and Seneca Street, Seattle; admission $5-$10, lectures $5-$10/each; Ravenna Bungalow tour, 2-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Roosevelt High School, 1410 N.E. 66th St., Seattle, $25/advance, $30/day of event if space available (www.historicseattle.org).

Burien Octoberfest

SAT-SUN Music, beer-and-wine gardens, food, arts-and-crafts vendors, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; carnival Thursday-Sunday, Burien Town Square Park, 152nd Street Southwest and Fifth Avenue Southwest, Burien (206-941-7199 or www.discoverburien.com).

World Championship

of Sand Sculpting

ONGOING 63 master sand sculptors, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 3, Hillside Plaza, 31510 20th Ave. S., Federal Way; $6.50-$8.50 (www.worldchampionshipofsandsculpting.com).

Fall/Harvest events

Corn Maze at Dr. Maze's Farm

FRI-SUN Corn maze, farm animals, kids' activities, farm stand, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays-Sundays, Dr. Maze's Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond; $7 (425-869-9777 or www.drmazesfarm.com).

Vashon Farmers Market Harvest Festival

SAT Barnyard petting zoo, kids' craft area, music, market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Vashon Island Farmers Market, Bank Road on Vashon Highway Southwest at Village Green Park, Vashon (king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms/harvestcelebration.html).

Harvest Jubilee and Stanwood/Camano Island/Silvana Farm Tour

SAT Antique-tractor rides, sustainability information, beer-and-wine garden, local food, live music, Country Store parking lot, Stanwood; events at several local farms, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Stanwood (360-629-0562 or www.harvestjubilee.org).

Harvest Celebration

Farm Tour

SAT-SUN Visit local farms with activities including chef demos, wine tasting, hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Snoqualmie Valley/East King County; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Vashon Island; Pierce County, Oct. 2; free, suggested donation $10; guides available at most public libraries and farmers markets (king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms/harvestcelebration.html).

Remlinger Farms

Fall Harvest Festival

SAT-SUN Family Fun Park with steam train, rides for ages 12 and younger, farm animals, corn maze, pumpkin patch, food, farm market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 31; Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $14.16-$16.61 (425-333-4135 or www.remlingerfarms.com).

Farm at Swan's Trail

Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch

SAT-SUN Corn maze, petting farm, story trail, hay maze, pumpkin patch, cafe on weekends, opening Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Swan's Trail Farm, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish; free admission, fees for some activities (425-334-4124 or www.thefarm1.com).

Carleton Farm Pumpkin Patch/Haunted Swamp corn maze

SAT-SUN Farm store, pumpkin patch, farm animals, corn maze, opening Saturday, 9 a.m.-dusk daily; Carleton Farm, 830 Sunnyside Blvd. S.E., Everett; maze $4.50-$6.50; night maze $13 (425-334-2297 or www.carletonfarm.com).

Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm

ONGOING Country store, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; corn maze, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $6-$10, Bob's Corn, 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish (360-668-2506 or www.bobscorn.net).

Food events

Lefse class

SAT Learn to make the Norwegian specialty, 9 a.m. Saturday, Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; $10, preregistration required (425-486-5275).

Catch the Crush

SAT-SUN Grape stomps, harvest activities, tours, music, wine tasting, Saturday-Sunday, Yakima and Columbia Valley wineries; $35 (www.wineyakimavalley.org)

Gardening

Tour of Seattle P-Patches

SAT Van tour to visit community gardens in Seattle neighborhoods, Southwest tour, High Point, Delridge, West Genesee, Roxhill and Lincoln Park P-Patches, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Delridge Neighborhood Service Center, 5405 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle; free, reservations required (206-386-4123 or www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/ppatch/tour.htm).

Blooming Bulbs

SAT Learn about spring and summer blooming bulbs, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, King County Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15416 S.E. 16th St., Bellevue; free (425-485-5942).

Maples Tour

SAT Tour the maple collection, 11 a.m. Saturday, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Ave. N.W., Shoreline; $10, preregister (206-546-1281 or kruckeberg.org).

Container garden

SAT Seminar on outdoor containers to showcase fall and winter color, noon-1 p.m.; buy plants and containers and pot them, potting soil and tools provided,1-3 p.m. Saturday, Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville; free (425-483-5000 or www.molbaks.com).

Hiking/walks

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

FRI Dogs-welcome 3-5-mile hike, 10 a.m. Friday; Tiger Mountain 5.5-mile hike, 900-foot elevation gain, slow pace to Otter Lake, 9 a.m. Sunday; Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah (www.issaquahalps.org).

Newcastle Parks and Trails Walk

SAT Walk 5K or 10K on sidewalks and trails maintained by Newcastle Trails Association, through Lake Boren Park and several other parks; start between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, Homestreet Bank, 6949 Coal Creek Pkwy. S.E., Newcastle; free (425-788-2182 or www.ava.org/clubs/interlaken/).

Orienteering at Lake Sammamish State Park

SAT Explore the park searching for checkpoints marked on a map in 30-90 minutes, no experience necessary, instruction available, start anytime 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Lake Sammamish State Park, 20606 S.E. 56th St, Issaquah; $3-$5 (www.sammamishorienteering.org).

Hobbies

Jet City Comic Show

SAT Comics sale and artists, costume display, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle; $8, ages 10 and younger free with adult (206-684-7200 or seattlecenter.com).

Swedish weaving class

SAT Needlework class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free, call to register and get information on supplies required (425-357-9020).

Literary events

50th Anniversary of

"To Kill A Mockingbird"

SAT Celebration of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel with presentation and screening of the 1962 film version starring Gregory Peck, 2 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; free, no registration required (206-386-4636 or www.spl.org).

Change Your Body, Change

the World Book Launch

SAT Author Frank Forencich and local trainers host physical activities, new ideas for health, 5 p.m. Saturday, Mountaineers Club, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $50 (206-406-5670 or www.exuberantanimal.com/changeyourbody/).

Museum events

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

SAT Free admission for two people with ticket available online to Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Henry Art Gallery, Log House Museum, Museum of History and Industry, Seattle Art Museum, Museum of Flight, Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle; Bellevue Arts Museum, Kids Quest Children's Museum, Bellevue; Renton History Museum; Tacoma Art Museum; Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, Jefferson County Museum, Port Townsend; Dungeness River Audubon Center, Sequim, Saturday (www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/).

Women Fly — Las Mujeres Vuelan

SAT Hispanic Heritage Month program on Latin American women pilots, 2 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $8-$15 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Museum of Glass

free admission

SAT Free admission to celebrate the museum's recent accreditation by the American Association of Museums, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma (253-284-4750 or www.museumofglass.org).

Fly Day at Flying Heritage Collection

SAT Vintage warbirds fly for approximately an hour, weather and mechanical conditions permitting, noon Saturday, Paine Field, 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett; free (877-342-3404 or flyingheritage.com/).

Adventures with Clifford

the Big Red Dog

SAT-SUN Opening weekend of new "Clifford" exhibit, activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The Children's Museum, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $6.50-$7.50 (206-441-1768 or www.thechildrensmuseum.org).

Park events

Community Dinner and

Full Moon Walk

FRI Dinner and guided night hike through the forests suitable for all ages, 7 p.m. Friday, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $3-$4 (206-652-2444 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90881).

Lake Union Park Celebration

SAT Official opening of the urban waterfront park with sunrise yoga and family fun run, ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m., music, fitness field, parade of Seattle mascots, maritime activities, History Trail guided tours, kayak and paddle board demonstration, food, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle (www.seattleparksfoundation.org).

Dockton Historic Trail

SAT Opening ceremony for half-mile history trail with interpretive signs and mosaic monument, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dockton Park, 9500 S.W. Dock St., Vashon (206-463-1492).

National Parks

Free Entrance Day

SAT Free admission Saturday at Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (Vancouver, Wash.), Lewis & Clark National Historic Park/Cape Disappointment State Park, Whitman Mission National Historic Site (www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm).

Performances

Fashion show

FRI International Academy of Design and Technology student fashion show, 8 p.m. Friday, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20-$50 (206-575-1865).

Kent Historic District Autumnfest

FRI Wine tasting, sparkling cider, chocolates, music, performers, scarecrow decorating contest, 4 p.m. Friday, Kherson Park, 301 W. Gowe St., Kent (253-813-6976 or www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143312685693392).

Dora the Explorer

SAT Spanish/English storytimes with actor in costume, for ages 2-8, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; 3:30 p.m. at South Park Community Center, 8319 Eighth Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-386-4636 or www.spl.org).

Kidz Connect

SAT Learn about library programs, homework help, 1-4:30 p.m.; Board of Education family music concert, 1 p.m., Brothers from Different Mothers comedy team, 3:30 p.m. Saturday; children must be accompanied by adult, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E., Covington (253-630-8761 or www.kcls.org).

Sales/Shopping

Fall Festival and Salvage Art Contests

SAT Hay rides, sale, music, food, games, salvage art contests, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Second Use, 7953 Second Ave. S., Seattle (www.seconduse.com).

Seattle Public Library

Fall Book Sale

SAT-SUN Friends of the Seattle Public Library sale of thousands of donated books; proceeds benefit the library; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Magnuson Park, Seattle (206-523-4053 or www.friendsofspl.org).

Friends of the Library

Book Sale

SAT-SUN Used books, videos and CDs at bargain prices to benefit the library, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E., Covington (253-630-8761 or www.kcls.org).

Special interest

Mill Creek Senior Center

THU, SUN Active Living Fair seminar, demonstrations, barbecue fundraiser, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Merrill Gardens, Mill Creek; entertainment and food celebrating center's first anniversary, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Mill Creek Senior Center, 15720 Main St., Mill Creek (425-948-7170).

10x10x10 Building Slam

FRI Northwest Eco Building Guild information on green remodeling; 10 presenters show 10 slides in 10 minutes to show the why their real-life projects in the Seattle area are leading-edge green, with snacks, no-host beer and wine, green door prizes, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; $20-$25 (206-708-3708 or www.ecobuilding.org/).

Adoption Information Meeting

SAT Information on adopting a child from foster care, 10 a.m. Saturday, Amara Parenting & Adoption Services, 330 East Union St., Seattle; free (206-260-1700 or www.amaraparenting.org).

Emerald Spiral Fall Expo

SAT Psychic readers, alternative healing therapists, speakers, jewelry, metaphysical arts and crafts, clothing, health vendors, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., Kent (206-937-2275 or www.emeraldspiral.com/).

Sports

Smash Putt

FRI-SUN Miniature Golf Apocalypse with challenging obstacles, ages 21 and older only, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through Oct. 17, INS Building, 815 Airport Way S., Seattle; $12-$15 (206-734-6570 or www.smashputt.com).

Salmon Days Golf Tournament

SUN Two formats open to individuals, pairs or teams of four, includes lunch, 8 a.m. Sunday, Mount Si Golf Course, Snoqualmie; $75 (www.salmondays.org).

Tours

Seattle Architecture Foundation

THU-SAT Walking tours from Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave., Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle, unless noted otherwise; $15-$20, preregister (800-838-3006 or www.seattlearchitecture.org);

• Architecture 101: Windows on Seattle's Style, 10 a.m. Thursday;

• Art Deco, 10 a.m. Friday;

• Design Details, including Smith Tower, 10 a.m. Saturday.

Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association (MEHVA)

SAT Three-hour tour of Seattle's distinctive and varied nightlife neighborhoods; Pioneer Square, Broadway, lower Queen Anne and the University District on historic trolleys with stops for photos and coffee, 7 p.m. Saturday, from Second Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle; $5 (206-684-1816 or www.mehva.org).

Twilight Tour of Historic Cedar Falls

SAT-SUN Drop-in tour of Cedar Falls historic Seattle City Light town site, round trip 1.5-miles, wear sturdy shoes, shuttle bus available; 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday (bring a flashlight), 5-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Cedar River Watershed Education Center, Cedar Falls Road Southeast, North Bend; free, no registration required (206-233-1515).

Market Ghost Tours

ONGOING Night tours with stories, history, 5 and 7 p.m. daily; also 9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 93 Pike St., Seattle; $15, ages 9 and younger free on 5 p.m. tours (www.seattleghost.com).

Travel events

Savvy Traveler seminars

SAT India, 10 a.m. Saturday, Savvy Traveler, 112 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; free, reservations required, space limited (425-744-6076 or www.savvytravelerstore.com).

Europe Through the Back Door

SAT European rail skills, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, reservations required (425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com/">www.ricksteves.com).

Traveling With Young Kids

SAT Traveling to interesting destinations with young children, noon Saturday, Rick Steves Travel Center, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free (425-771-8303 or www.ricksteves.com/).

Visual arts

Poverty Bay Arts Festival

SAT Work by local artists on display in local businesses, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Des Moines Marina District, Des Moines (www.povertybayartsfestival.com).

Harvest of Art

SAT-SUN Display and sale by 40 artists, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. N.W., Stanwood (www.harvestjubilee.org).

Whidbey Island Studio Tour

SAT-SUN Self-guided tour of 44 studios, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Langley; free (360-678-3396 or www.islandartscouncil.org/).

Volunteer

You Dirty Beach

SAT Clean up the beach, first 50 people (ages 18 and older) to sign in for cleanup event receive a pair of tickets to the Jack Johnson concert on Oct. 3 at The Gorge when they turn in a trash-filled bag, 8 a.m. Saturday, Tully's Coffee, 2676 Alki Ave. S.W., Seattle; free (jackseattle.radio.com/2010/09/10/you-dirty-beach/).

Workshops

Artist Trust Workshop: Moving Forward: Resources for Artists

SUN Resources for artists, 2 p.m. Sunday, North East Library, 6801 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-467-8734 or www.artisttrust.org/).