Author Archives: David's Picks

Seattle International District Lunar New Year Celebration
SAT 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)

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.seattleaquarium.org)

Seattle Bike Swap
SUN This huge bike garage sale will have great deals on new and used bike related goods of all types and sizes. At the Seattle Center Exhibition HAll. Map
(www.cascade.org)

Seattle RV Show
THU-SUN The largest RV Show in the State of Washington all under one roof. RVs, exhibits and seminars at Centurylink Field Event Center. Directions
(www.theseattlervshow.com)

Seattle Boat Show
THRU FEB 06 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)

Issaquah Wine Walk
FRI 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/)

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

Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival
FRI-SAT Featuring 28 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)

National Wear Red Day
FRI The American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day invites participants to raise awareness for the No. 1 health concern for women. Map

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)

Seattle Boat Show
FRI-FEB 06 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)

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)

Tacoma Home & Garden Show
THU-SUN Display gardens, home decorating and improvement exhibits, vendors and seminars and more at the Tacoma Dome. Map
(www.otshows.com)

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)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THRU JAN 31 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)

Ursulmas Medieval Faire
FRI-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)

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

Mariners FanFest
SAT-SUN Q&A sessions with Mariner players and coaches, interactive baseball experiences, club and field access, Mariner Hall of Fame and History of Baseball in The Northwest exhibit, meet the Mariner Moose and other kids’ activities at Safeco Field. Map
(www.mariners.com)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 5
SAT-SUN 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: Paper Circuits with Pop-Up Science
SAT Learn electrical engineering and design basics in this drop-in workshop about circuits, conductivity, and creativity alongside pop-up engineers and scientists. At the Museum of History and Industry at south Lake Union. Map
(www.mohai.org)

Snohomish Slew GroundFrog Day
SAT Celebrate the coming of spring in a local version of Groundhog Day, with ceremony and kid friendly activities. At the National Guard Armory Building in Snohomish. Map
(groundfrogday.com)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THRU JAN 31 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)

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)

Antique & Collectible Show
SAT-SUN Vintage jewelry, clothing, décor, art and books at the Washington State Fair & Events Center in Puyallup. Map
(christinepalmer.net/)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 4
SAT-SUN 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)

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 3
SAT-SUN 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)

Seattle Home 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. Directions and Parking
(www.homeshowcenter.com)

Model Train Show
SAT-MON A Northwest family tradition for 36 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)

Seattle Wedding Show
SAT-SUN Wedding vendors including florists, bakeries, ministers, musicians, gowns and more at the Washington State Convention Center. Map
(www.weddingshow.com)