Author Archives: David's Picks

Everett Home and Garden Show
FRI-SUN Home building and remodeling ideas, vendors and information for your home, garden and yard. At the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. Map
(www.everetthomegardenshow.com)

Cultural Crossroads Festival
FRI-SUN Featuring some of the area’s best ethnic entertainment on two stages, an international bazaar and exhibits. At Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. Map
(www.crossroadsbellevue.com)

Tacoma Remodeling Expo
FRI-SUN Explore hundreds of exhibits on remodeling kitchens, baths, outdoor spaces and more at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center. Directions & Parking
(homeshowcenter.com)

International Gem & Jewelry Show
FRI-SUN Diamonds, silver, gold, necklaces, estate jewelry, watches and more at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Map
(www.intergem.com)

Children’s Story Program at the Elisabeth C. Miller Library
SAT Programs are presented one Saturday a month for children ages 3 to 8 and their families. All ages are welcome. 10:30 AM at the UW Elisabeth C. Miller Library. Map
(depts.washington.edu/hortlib/index.shtml)

Daylight Savings Time begins
SUN Set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday.

Emerald City Comicon
THU-SUN The premier comic book and pop culture convention in the Northwest. At the Washington State Convention Center. Map
(www.emeraldcitycomicon.com)

Polar Science Weekend
FRI-SUN Presented in partnership with the University of Washington’s Applied Physics Laboratory, students, families and guests of all ages will enjoy three action-packed days of hands-on activities, demonstrations, exhibits and more – all transporting you into the extreme environments of the Arctic and Antarctic. At the Pacific Science Center. Map
(www.pacificsciencecenter.org)

Poverty Bay Wine Festival
FRI-SAT Enjoy live musical entertainment and the historic setting while tasting wines from over twenty Washington State Wineries and sampling delicacies from local food merchants. Hosted by the The Rotary Club of Des Moines at the Landmark Event Center in Des Moines. Map
(http://www.dmnprotary.org/)

Outdoor Gear & Adventure Expo
SAT-SUN More than 125 exhibitors including apparel, equipment and accessories manufacturers, as well as onsite adventures for attendees such as an indoor zip line, paddle pool and rock wall. At CenturyLink Field Event Center. Directions
(https://www.trailtoadventure.com/)

Issaquah Wine Walk
SAT Enjoy music, art and wines from local boutique wineries poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Front Street, Issaquah. Map
(http://www.downtownissaquah.com/)

Dinosaur Weekend at Burke Museum
SAT-SUN Dinosaur experts, fossils, hands-on activities for all ages at Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture at UW. Map
(www.burkemuseum.org)

Seattle Golf & Travel Show
SAT-SUN The largest consumer golf & travel show on the west coast with over 200 exhibitors, travel destinations, manufacturer’s representatives and demonstrators. At Centurylink Field Event Center. Directions
(www.seattlegolfshow.com)

Seattle Bike Expo
SAT-SUN The best of biking – with more than 125 exhibitors, speakers & presenters. At the CenturyLink Field Event Center. Map
(seattlebikeshow.com)

Snohomish Wine Festival
SAT The Festival will showcase 19 wineries from Oregon and Washington and will include many of the Snohomish area wineries. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass, wine tastings, appetizers from local area restaurants and caterers, and entertainment by Back Porch Blues Unplugged and Bubbles & Fog at A Manor of Wine. Map
(http://snohomishcoc.com)

Sewing & Stitchery Expo
THU-SUN The largest expo of its kind for sewers, quilters and embroidery enthusiasts from around the globe. At the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Map
(www.sewexpo.com)

Seattle Home Show
THRU FEB 25 The Seattle Home Show is the Northwest’s largest consumer home show with everything for the home – indoors and out – with hundreds of exhibits including builders, remodelers, the latest appliances and fixtures, seminars and wine tasting. At Centurylink Field Events Center. Map
(http://seattlehomeshow.com/)

Octopus week at the Seattle Aquarium
THRU FEB 25 Hands-on activities for kids, octopus feedings and talks. At the Seattle Aquarium. Map
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

Seattle Food and Wine Experience
THU-SAT A new showcase for food and wine in the Northwest with wine from more than 10 countries as well as artisan breweries and culinary exhibitors plus live music at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Map
(seattlewineandfoodexperience.com)

Chocolate on the Beach Festival
THU-SUN Five miles of chocolate at various venues from Copalis Beach to Moclips, with chocolate themed events. Map
(www.chocolateonthebeachfestival.com)

Northwest Women’s Show
SAT-SUN Over 600 booths with everything from cosmetics to books plus firefighters, fashion shows, wine-tasting, seminars, celebrities, food and more at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Directions
(www.nwwomenshow.com)

LaConner Smelt Derby
SAT Smelt Fishing, pancake breakfast, art & antique shopping, family fun in scenic LaConner. Map
(www.laconnerrotary.org/)

Pacific Northwest Yo-Yo Championships
SAT Championship level yo-yo players come to Seattle Center to compete for the title of Pacific Northwest Regional
Champion in the seventh annual Pacific Northwest Yo-Yo Championships. At the Seattle Center. Directions
(pnwr.yoyocontest.com)

NW Model Railroad Show
SAT-SUN Model Railroad Show and swap meet to benefit Snohomish County 4-H Clubs. At the Evergreen State Fairground in Monroe. Map
(www.unwclub.org)

Green River Glass Show & Sale
SAT 35 Vendors will fill 200 sale tables with glass, jewelry, china, pottery & collectibles from early to mid-20th Century. At Kent Commons. Map
(www.facebook.com/Green-River-Depression-Era-Glass-Club)

MOHAI Maker Day: Plant-Based Art and Chemistry
SAT Build and experiment with fun flying contraptions! Enjoy flights of fancy for the family with MakerLab NW as you test your creations in a wind tube. At the Museum of History and Industry at south Lake Union. Map
(www.mohai.org)

I Dig Dinos at Burke Museum
SUN Demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages at Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture at UW. Map
(www.burkemuseum.org)

Chinese New Year
FRI Chinese cultural celebration of the year of the Dog. Celebrations

Seattle Home Show
SAT-FEB 25 The Seattle Home Show is the Northwest’s largest consumer home show with everything for the home – indoors and out – with hundreds of exhibits including builders, remodelers, the latest appliances and fixtures, seminars and wine tasting. At Centurylink Field Events Center. Map
(http://seattlehomeshow.com/)

Everett Film Festival
FRI-SAT Highlighting the strength, humor and creativity of women through provocative and entertaining films. At Everett Performing Arts Center. Map
(www.everettfilmfest.org)

Noir City Film Festival
FRI-THU Noir City: The Big Knockover – Heists, Holdups, and Schemes Gone Awry.
Featuring a collection of classic and contemporary heist films. At the Egyptian Theater. Map
(www.siff.net)

CulturalFest Performance Showcase
SAT This annual FIUTS community event welcomes thousands of globally-minded visitors of all ages and backgrounds to the University of Washington for cultural exploration and learning. At UW Meany Hall. Map
(www.fiuts.org)

Kids free at Northwest Trek
SAT-SUN Up to four children, ages 12 and younger, will receive FREE admission with every full-paying adult or senior. Join a kid-friendly, 30-minute Discovery Tram Tour to spy on moose, bison, elk, and other herd animals roaming freely through a 435-acre natural habitat. At Northwest Trek near Eatonville. Map
(www.nwtrek.org)

President’s Day
MON United States federal holiday in honor of past US Presidents.

Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
WED-SUN The first herald of springtime in the Northwest with spectacular indoor show gardens, shopping, seminars, live music and more. In the Washington State Convention Center. Map
(www.gardenshow.com)

PSEC Engineering Fair
SAT Display booths staffed by practicing engineers featuring demonstrations and hands on activities. At the Museum of Flight. Map

Tet Festival
SAT-SUN Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration with live performances, hands-on activities, foods, crafts, games, martial arts, fireworks, lion dance and a lively marketplace at Seattle Center. Map More Festal
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Seattle International Dance Mini-Fest
SAT Two weekends of modern dance at the Broadway Performance Hall in Seattle. Map
(www.seattleidf.org)

Make It a Date at the Woodland Park Zoo
SAT Celebrate Cupid’s holiday the wild way with heart-shaped ice pops made of fruit juice, honey, strawberries and cranberries, herbal bouquets, heart-shaped steaks and more sweet treats for the animals., At the Woodland Park Zoo. Map
(www.zoo.org)

Seattle International District Lunar New Year Celebration
SUN Celebrate the Year of the Horse with dragon dance, food walk, children’s costume parade and live reptile show At Hing Hay Park. Map
(www.cidbia.org)

Corvette and High Performance Meet
SUN Display of Corvettes and muscle cars, swap meet of parts and accessories at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.corvettehp.com/)

Pike Chocofest
SUN A romantic food and drink lovers delight. $60 ticket includes 10 drink tokens, unlimited food tastes, souvenir glass and live music. At the Pike Brewing Company – 1415 1st Avenue (Between Pike & Union). Map
(pikebrewing.com)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THRU FEB 10 The best and brightest in international children’s cinema with live performances, animation, features, and hands-on workshops for the filmmakers of tomorrow. At NW Film Forum on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Map
(www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org)

Seattle Boat Show
THRU FEB 03 Display and sale of all kinds of watercraft and seminars at CenturyLink Field Event Center and on the water at South Lake Union. Map
(www.seattleboatshow.com)

Arlington Eagle Festival
FRI-SAT guided tours, art and photography show, speakers, demonstrations, live music, wagon rides, and other fun activities. In Arlington.
Map Eagle viewing map
(www.arlingtonwa.gov/)

Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival
FRI-SAT With 20+ wineries, over a dozen chocolatiers, many fine gift and specialties items. Two days of wine tasting, chocolate sampling, demonstrations, music, shopping and more. At Enumclaw Expo Center. Map
(www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com)

Groundhog Day
FRI According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow there will be an early spring.
(www.groundhog.org)

Red wine and Chocolate Festival
SAT-SUN A full weekend of sumptuous chocolates and tasty red wines. At Carpenter Creek Winery in south Mount Vernon. Map
(www.carpentercreek.com)

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival Announcement Party
FRI This event will be a kickoff party for our fifth festival and a live announcement of our entire lineup for Fisherman’s Village Music Festival 2018! The event will feature live music and a lineup announcement video. At the Scuttlebutt Taproom & Brewery in Everett. Map
(http://www.thefishermansvillage.com/)

Seattle International Dance Mini-Fest
SAT-SUN Two weekends of modern dance at the Broadway Performance Hall in Seattle. Map
(www.seattleidf.org)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THRU FEB 10 The best and brightest in international children’s cinema with live performances, animation, features, and hands-on workshops for the filmmakers of tomorrow. At NW Film Forum on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Map
(www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org)

Seattle Bike Swap
SAT Garage sale with deals on new and used bike related goods of all types and sizes. At Magnuson Park, Hangar 30. Map
(www.cascade.org)

Seattle Boat Show
FRI-FEB 03 Display and sale of all kinds of watercraft and seminars at CenturyLink Field Event Center and on the water at South Lake Union. Map
(www.seattleboatshow.com)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THRU FEB 10 The best and brightest in international children’s cinema with live performances, animation, features, and hands-on workshops for the filmmakers of tomorrow. At NW Film Forum on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Map
(www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org)

Northwest Model Hobby Expo
FRI-SUN Hobby swap meet, vendors and judged model competition at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA Directions
(www.nwmhe.com)

Belgianfest
SAT breweries pouring more than 50 Belgian-style beers in the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. Map
(www.washingtonbeer.com)

Washington Sportsman’s Show
WED-SUN Fishing, hunting, camping equipment and vendors plus kids’ activities and seminars at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.otshows.com)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 4
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. About 2 hrs north of Seattle in Concrete, WA. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)

MOHAI Maker Day: DIY Guitars
SAT Learn more about our city’s musical roots with TeachersWhoTech while making your own acoustic jazz guitar out of recycled materials. No musical experience required—just come, build, and have fun! At the Museum of History and Industry at south Lake Union. Map
(www.mohai.org)

Ursulmas Medieval Faire
SAT-SUN A full weekend of events including fighting, crafts, Bards, archery, youth activities and merchants at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe Map
(www.aquaterra.antir.sca.org)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 3
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. About 2 hrs north of Seattle in Concrete, WA. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)

Dark Beer & Chili Competition
SAT Live music, kids and dogs welcome. At the 192 Brewing Co. Lake Trail Taproom in Kenmore.
Map
(192brewing.com)

Free Trapeze Show
SAT Trapeze students of all ages performing fully choreographed acts. At Emerald City Trapeze Arts in Seattle. Map
(https://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/)Tacoma RV Show
THU-SUN If you love RV’s, then you cannot afford to miss the Tacoma RV Show, the first RV event of the year at the Tacoma Dome. Map
(www.otshows.com)

Everett Wedding Expo
SAT-SUN Everything you need to plan the perfect wedding under one roof plus fashion shows and samples at Xfinity Arena Everett. Map
(www.bridesclub.com)

The Great Train Expo
SAT-SUN Full working display railroads plus interactive kids’ displays and trains and accessories for sale at Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.greattrainexpo.com/)

Bavarian Ice Festival in Leavenworth
SAT-SUN A weekend grab bag of invigorating outdoor events includes snow sculpture, tug o’ war, an ice cube scramble for kids six and under, the great Frisbee sweep, and Leavenworth’s famous Smooshing Contest. Map
(www.leavenworth.org)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 2
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. About 2 hrs north of Seattle in Concrete, WA. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)

Hawaii In Your Own Backyard at the Seattle Aquarium
SAT-MON Featuring Hawaiian entertainment, hands-on activities and special diver shows. Dress in your best Aloha wear and come enjoy Aloha spirit at the Aquarium. Map
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

Model Train Show
SAT-SUN A Northwest family tradition for over 30 years, the Model Railroad Show brings many creative layouts and different scales of models for you to enjoy at the Pacific Science Center. Map
(www.pacificsciencecenter.org)

Winter Friends Children’s Story Program at UW
SAT 10:30AM – For those who wonder where animals go when the weather gets frosty, these stories offer factual information as well as imaginative fun. After the stories, make a winter habitat tree. All ages are welcome. At the Elisabeth C. Miller Library on the UW Campus. Map
(depts.washington.edu/hortlib/index.shtml)