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March 8-10, 2013

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Seattle International Bicycle Expo
SAT-SUN Cascade Bicycle Club event celebrating cycling with largest consumer bicycle show in the United States! Expect more than 300 exhibits of bikes, gear, travel, health and fitness. Directions & Parking
(www.cascade.org)

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

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)

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

Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show
SAT-SUN Over 2400 dogs compete for appearance, obediance and agility at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Directions
(www.seattledogshow.org)

Everett Home and Garden Show
FRI-SUN Home building and remodeling ideas, vendors and information for your home, garden and yard at Comcast Arena. Map
(www.everetthomegardenshow.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)

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
(www.snohomishwinefestival.com)

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

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March 1-3, 2013

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Emerald City COMICON
FRI-SUN The Premier comic book & pop culture convention in the Pacific NW since 2003. Artists, celebrities and hundreds of booths at the Washington State Convention Center. Map
(www.emeraldcitycomicon.com)

Northwest Women’s Show
FRI-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)

Poverty Bay Wine Festival
FRI-SUN 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. Directions
(www.dmrotary.org)

You Me We Festival of Family Fun
FRI Kent youth and teen performers, art activities, sports competitions, bounce houses, games, contests, raffles, and prizes at ShoWare Center in Kent. Directions
(kentwa.gov)

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February 22-24, 2013

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Northwest Flower & Garden Show
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)

Bellevue Collection Lunar New Year Celebration
SAT Celebration features Asian culture including martial arts, dragon dance, Chinese opera, brush painting and calligraphy. In conjuction with the Seattle Chapter of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. At Bellevue Square Mall. Map
(www.bellevuecollection.com)

Seattle Food and Wine Experience
SUN 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
(www.seattlefoodandwineexperience.com)

Pacific Northwest Yo-Yo Championships
FRI-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. Directions
(northwestyoyo.com/)

Seattle Home Show
THRU SUN Last weekend for America’s Biggest Open House with over 500 home and garden displays, daily Meet the Experts seminars, New Products Pavilion area, Made in America feature and wine tasting. At CenturyLink Field Event Center. Directions
(www.seattlehomeshow.com)

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

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

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February 15-17, 2013

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Seattle Home Show
Thru Feb 24 America’s Biggest Open House, will have over 500 home and garden displays, daily Meet the Experts seminars, New Products Pavilion area, Made in America feature and wine tasting. Show exhibits will feature model kitchens and bath vignettes, the newest in building products and materials, landscape displays, living green, arts & crafts and home decorating ideas. At CenturyLink Field Event Center. Directions
(www.seattlehomeshow.com)

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 Art Museum Family Fun Festival
SAT A day to celebrate SAM’s new special exhibition with costume design making, live performances, music and dancing at SAM. Map
(http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/)

PNW Rain Festival
SUN Decorated umbrella contest, rain-themed poetry, Fairhaven Rain Festival Queen and court at Fairhaven Village Green in Bellingham. Map
(www.fairhaven.com)

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February 8-10, 2013

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

Seattle Golf & Travel Show
FRI-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)

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Fest
SAT Le Cordon Bleu will be marking the most romantic of days, Valentine’s Day, with a delicious demonstration of sweetness. At Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Seattle Map
(www.lecordonbleucollege-seattle.com )

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)

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 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)

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

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February 1-3, 2013

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Seattle Boat Show
THRU SUN 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)

Cirque Du Soliel AmaLuna
THURS Thru MAR 17 Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. At Marymoor Park in Redmond Map
(www.cirquedusoleil.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)

Belgianfest
SAT breweries pouring more than 50 Belgian-style beers at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. Pier 66 Seattle. Map
(www.washingtonbeer.com)

Go Red For Women Day
SAT Performances and Fashion Show in support of women’s health. At Alderwood Mall. Map
(www.alderwoodmall.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)

Antique & Collectible Show
SAT-SUN Commercial show with antiques and collectibles from the 1880s to the 1970s on display by 425 exhibitors, at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.palmerwirfs.com)

Snohomish Slew GroundFrog Day
SAT See if Snohomish Slew the frog sees his shadow to predict 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
(www.groundfrogday.org)

Groundhog Day 2013
SAT 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)

Coming Soon:
Seattle Food and Wine Experience (Feb 24)
Emerald City COMICON (Mar 1-3)

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January 25-27, 2013

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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)

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)

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

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)

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

Coming Soon:
Cirque Du Soliel AmaLuna (Opens Jan 31)
Belgianfest (Feb 2)
Seattle Food and Wine Experience (Feb 24)

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January 18-20, 2013

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Science Fiction Short Film Festival
SAT The festival will showcase animated and live-action in science fiction and fantasy films. At the Experience Music Project at Seattle Center. Map
(www.siff.net)

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.pacsci.org)

Bavarian Ice Festival
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)

Lasting Homes Expo
SAT Get answers to your questions on home repair, maintenance, remodels and design! Northgate Mall. Map
(lastinghome.com)

Seattle Wedding Expo
SAT-SUN Commercial show with vendors plus wedding fashion shows at Seattle Center. Map
(www.bridesclub.com)

Blue Monday
Monday, Jan 21st is officially the gloomiest day of the year. Take the opportunity to cheer someone up!
(www.bluemonday.org)

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January 11-13, 2013

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Largest Snowball Fight Guiness Record Attempt
SAT Guiness record attempt for largest snowball fight with party afterwards. Goal is to get 6000 people playing in 162,000 lbs. of snow that has been trucked from the mountain passes into Seattle Center. Benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of King County. Map
(http://www.snow.co/)

Winter Trails Days
SAT Free snowshoe tours and demos! Kids are welcome and no experience is necessary to enjoy this family friendly event. At Snoqualmie Summit. Map
(www.mountaineers.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)

The Children’s Museum Appreciate a Dragon Day
SAT Celebrate National Appreciate a Dragon Day at the Seattle Children’s Museum as part of Medieval Merriment Month. Help create a community Dragon or participate in friendly dragon inspired activities. Map
(www.thechildrensmuseum.org)

Winter Wildlife Children’s Story Program
SAT 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)

The Children’s Museum Rubber Ducky Day
SUN Events include Quacker Parades, Ducky Races and Quack-tacular Story Time. At the Seattle Children’s Museum in the Seattle Center. Map
(www.thechildrensmuseum.org)

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January 4-6, 2013

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Seattle Remodeling Expo
FRI-SUN Building and remodeling vendors and exhibits, seminars and expert Q&A sessions. At the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Map
(homeshowcenter.com)

Puyallup Home & Garden Show
FRI-SUN Find the latest in kitchen, bath, garden and decor all in one place, the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.thefair.com)

Skagit Eagle Festival
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)

Northwest Bridal Showcase
SAT-SUN Bridal suite open house, professional displays, fashion shows and gown sale at Tulalip Resort. Map
(nwbridalshowcase.com)

Tacoma Wedding Expo
SAT-SUN Commercial exposition with fashion shows, gown sales, florists and everything you need to plan the perfect wedding at the Tacoma Dome. Map
(www.expopromoter.com)

Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki Festival
SUN Traditional Japanese New Years celebration with making and eating the sweet rice treat mochi at Islandwood school on Bainbridge Island. Map
(www.bijac.org)

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