Chinese New Year
SAT Chinese cultural celebration of the year of the Rat. Find Celebrations
Seattle Boat Show
FRI-FEB 01 Display and sale of all kinds of watercraft and seminars at the CenturyLink Field Event Center (Map) with a free shuttle to a second location at Chandler’s Cove
(www.seattleboatshow.com)
Northwest Remodeling Expo
FRI-SUN Experts showcase everything for the home including cabinetry, flooring, additions, basements, energy efficiency and more at the Washington State Convention Center Map Directions and Parking
(www.homeshowcenter.com)
Skagit Eagle Festival Week 4 
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. At the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center in Concrete, WA about 2 hrs north of Seattle. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)
Northwest Model Hobby Expo
SUN-MON Hobby swap meet, vendors and judged model competition at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA Map Directions
(www.nwmhe.com)
Washington Sportsman’s Show
WED-SUN Fishing, hunting, camping equipment and vendors plus kids’ activities and seminars at the Washington State Fair and Events Center in Puyallup Map
(www.otshows.com)
Belgian Fest Beer Tasting 
SAT Washington breweries pouring 100+ Belgian-style beers in the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion Map
(www.washingtonbeer.com)
I Dig Dinos at Burke Museum
SUN Demonstrations and hands-on activities for budding paleontologists of all ages. Included with admission to the Burke Museum at UW. Map
Maker Day: Making Train Cars
SAT Learn how to assemble, paint, and weather unique model railway components with local artist and model train builder Thomas Stephenson. Included with admission to the Museum of History and Industry at South Lake Union. Map
(www.mohai.org)
Stormy Weather Story Time
SAT When storms come, how do animals and plants react? Hear a fable and two science-based tales of stormy weather. After the stories, kids can make a winter branch art project. All ages are welcome. 10:30am – 11:30am at the Elisabeth C. Miller Library on the UW Campus. Map
(depts.washington.edu/hortlib/index.shtml)
Ursulmas Medieval Faire
SAT-SUN A full weekend of events including combat exhibitions, crafts, Bards, archery, youth activities and merchants at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe Map
(www.aquaterra.antir.sca.org)
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