David's Picks

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)

FIRST Robotics Competition
FRI-SUN Students from 80 area high schools compete for honors and recognition that reward design excellence at CenturyLink Event Center. Directions
(www.firstwa.org)

Taste of Norway Heritage Festival
SAT Traditional Norwegian food, crafts, music, dance, genealogy, children’s activities, vendors in Ballard. Map
(http://www.leiferiksonlodge.com)

Street Scramble – U District
FRI-SUN Fun for families, runners, cyclists, and anyone who likes to explore. Awards and refreshments at the finish. FAQ
(www.streetscramble.com)

Vegfest
SAT-SUN Vegetarian food festival with cooking demos, samples, book sale and kids’ activities at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Directions
(www.vegofwa.org)

Pacific Science Center Parents Night Out: Constellation Detectives.”
SAT Join us for a night under the “stars” during our own private planetarium show. Learn about the stars by constructing your own constellation finder, and take an exploration into space by creating your very own rocket! Map
(www.pacificsciencecenter.org)

Port Townsend Victorian Festival
THU-SAT Victorian Grand Ball, historical theatrics, living history re-enactments, historic home tour, sponsored by the Victorian Society in America-Northwest. Downtown Port Townsend Map
(www.victorianfestival.org)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
SAT The Parade travels north on 4th Ave to the Reviewing Stand at Westlake Park and ends at the Seattle Center. (www.irishclub.org)

Irish Festival
SAT-SUN Irish & Celtic products, singing, dancing, children’s activities and more at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Map
(http://irishclub.org)

St. Patrick’s Day Dash
SAT Leprechaun Lap for ages and younger and parents, 8 a.m.; racers, 8:30 a.m.; runners/joggers, 8:40 a.m.; walkers, 9 a.m., all nearly 4 miles, prizes for best costumes; no dogs, scooters, blades or bikes allowed; Post Dash Bash music, Irish dancers, beer garden at Seattle Center.
(http://stpatsdash.com)

Ballard St. Patrick’s Day Festival
FRI-SUN Family friendly celebration of the history and legacy of Ireland and Saint Patrick’s Day and its influence on America with food, full bar, entertainment including the Boys of Greenwood Glen, dance lessons and the National Scottish Fiddle Champion at Ballard Odd Fellows Hall. Map

St. Patrick’s Day at Point Defiance Zoo
SAT Special green enrichment treats and festive toys for the animals. Map
(www.pdza.org)

Greater Seattle Toy Show
SAT Vendors with toys of all types, emphasis on vehicle toys at Kent Commons. Map
(www.oldride.com)

Doll, Teddy Bear & Antique Show
FRI-SUN Commercial exhibit and sale of antique to modern dolls, bears, supplies, clothing, jewelry at Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map (www.dolls4all.com)

Daylight Savings Time begins
SUN A reminder to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday.

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)

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)

Blitz Battles MS Pub Crawl
SAT 3PM Seahawks mascot, Blitz, is hosting his 3rd annual pub crawl in Belltown on Saturday to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis.

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

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

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)

Tacoma RV Show
THURS-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. Bing Directions
(www.otshows.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)

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)

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

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)

Seattle Home Show
Thru SUN 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)

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. Directions
(www.seattlefoodandwineexperience.com)

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)

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
(pnwr.yoyocontest.com)

Octopus Week at the Seattle Aquarium
Thru SUN Join us February 18-26 for fun and learning about one of the coolest creatures in Puget Sound. Directions
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

LaConner Smelt Derby
SAT Fish for smelt plus 5k,10k run, kids’ activities, tour the historic schooner Rejoice, pancake breakfast and hot dog lunch in downtown La Conner. Map
(www.laconnerrotary.org)

Chocolate on the Beach Festival
FRI-SUN Specialty chocolates, baking contests, chocolate parties, arts & crafts and more at the Museum of the North Beach, Moclips, Seabeck & North Beach. Map
(www.chocolateonthebeachfestival.com)

Seattle Home Show
SAT Thru Feb 26 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)

Bellevue Art Museum Teen Workshop: Jewelry
SAT 1pm to 3pm Learn how to make necklaces and bracelets using jewelry wire and stretch material. Create your very own wearable unique design. All materials are provided. Grades 6 – 12. Free Maps & Directions
(www.bellevuearts.org)

Octopus Week at the Seattle Aquarium
SAT Thru Feb 26 Join us February 18-26 for fun and learning about one of the coolest creatures in Puget Sound. Directions
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

Northwest Flower & Garden Show
WED-SUN Commercial show with six acres of display gardens, shopping, seminars, live music and more. In the Washington State Convention Center Map
(www.gardenshow.com)

Northwest Model Hobby Expo
FRI-SAT The 2012 Northwest Model Hobby Expo will take place February 10-12 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA vendors and and judged model competition Directions
(www.nwmhe.com)

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.corvhp.com)

Seattle RV Show
FRI-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 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)

Seattle Boat Show
Thru SUN Display and sale of all kinds of watercraft and seminars at Century Link Field Event Center and on the water at South Lake Union. Map
(www.seattleboatshow.com)

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

Enumclaw Chocolate Festival
FRI-SAT Chocolate sampling, seminars, vendors, wine-tasting and entertainment at the Enumclaw Expo Center. Map
(www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com)

Science Fiction Film Festival
SAT The festival brings together industry professionals in filmmaking and the genres of science fiction and fantasy to encourage and support new, creative additions to science fiction and fantasy cinema arts. At the Experience Music Project at Seattle Center Map
(www.siff.net)

KidsQuest Museum First Friday Free
FRI Step back in time and experience the construction of log cabins used in early Bellevue. Help build a model cabin with round logs and take home craft pieces for your own log cabin construction! Free admission from 5-8PM Friday Map
(www.kidsquestmuseum.org)

Antique & Collectible Show
SAT-SUN Vintage bicycle display, antiques and collectibles from the 1880s to the 1970s from 290 exhibitors, at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.palmerwirfs.com)

Seattle Boat Show
FRI Thru Feb 6 Display and sale of all kinds of watercraft and seminars at Century Link Field Event Center and on the water at South Lake Union. Map
(www.seattleboatshow.com)

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

Seattle International District Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration
SAT The Chinatown-International District welcomes you to the 2012 Lunar New Year Celebration! Nonstop entertainment throughout the day including Lion and Dragon dances, Taiko drumming, martial arts and our third annual Children’s Parade Contest Map
(www.cidbia.org)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
FRI-SUN 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.nwfilmforum.org)

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)

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

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)

Groundhog Day 2012
THURS Feb 2 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)

Bellevue Homes & Lifestyles Show
FRI-SUN Art show, exhibits and seminars on home remodeling, landscaping, new construction and interior design, featuring money-saving, environmentally-friendly ideas at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Map
(bellevuehomeshow.com)

Olympic Sculpture Park 5 yr celebration
SAT We’ll be celebrating with an art activity, tours of the park, and some extra special chocolate caramels with sea salt from TASTE Restaurant. 11 am–3 pm PACCAR Pavilion Map
(seattleartmuseum.org)

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)

Pacific Science Center Parents Night Out
SAT Our January theme is “Sub-Zero Science.” We begin with our Supercold live science show. We will also learn how to create candles made out of ice, fake snow, and study the cold properties of liquid nitrogen by making our own ice cream! Map
(www.pacificsciencecenter.org)

Skagit Eagle Festival
SAT-SUN Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music Map
(concrete-wa.com)