Windermere Cup and Opening Day Boat Parade
Sat, May 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Montlake Cut; FREE
Dress for the weather and BYO chair for the official opening of Seattle’s boating season this Saturday. Featuring the Windermere Cup Regatta crew races (10 a.m.) followed by a decorated boat parade, you’ll get to see all sizes of boats – from rowboats to Seattle Fire Department boats. Plus there will be food trucks, family activities and giveaways.
Everett Rock and Gem Show
Sat/Sun, May 4/5 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Everett Community College Student Fitness Center. FREE
Calling all geology buffs: Head to Everett for this fun annual show featuring hourly door prizes, kids' activities, special exhibits, local dealers, demonstrations, refreshments and more.
May the 4th Be With You
Sat, May 4 11a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Vashon Library FREE
… and also with you! It’s Star Wars Day! Come mark this unofficial sci fi celebration AND free comic book day at the Vashon library. (Check other libraries and locations, too. And more on Free Comic Book Day here.)
Toy Wars: A Star Wars Toy Story
Sat, May 4 3-4 p.m.
White Center Library FREE
Charlie Williams, the Noiseguy is bringing his crate of classic and new Star Wars toys to the White Center Library this Saturday to re-enact the original Star Wars trilogy, Toy Story-style. May the Fourth be with you!
Asian-Pacific Island Heritage Month Celebration
Sun, May 5 noon-5 p.m.
Seattle Center Armory. FREE
Celebrate the Asian-Pacific cultures at the Seattle Center this Sunday. Enjoy music, and art from the diverse Asian-Pacific Islander communities. Then stick around to watch youth drill teams, dance performances, a hum bow eating contest and more.
Walk for Water
Sun, May 5, 1 p.m.
Seattle Center Fountain
Imagine having to walk miles for clean water every day. This is reality in many parts of the world. This weekend, take part in a 5K walk to benefit clean water programs in some of those areas like Ethiopia, Bangladesh and Honduras. $15-$25, free ages 5 and younger, fundraising encouraged.
