Time to plan your Labor Day Weekend! If you're not heading for the mountains (here's how to find a camping spot if you need one), there is lots to do around town. Going to Bumbershoot? Stop by Youngershoot! Want to spend time in nature? Do that in Bellevue while learning about hawks. Feel like fair food? You'll find it Evergreen, Puyallup and Bremerton this weekend.
Maker Day: Weaving
Saturday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.MOHAI
Explore different types of weaving with the Seattle Weaver’s Guild at the Museum of History and Industry this Saturday. Use different fibers and techniques and create a small weaving to take home with you. Included with admission; free ages 14 and younger with an adult.
Back to School BBQ with Sounders FC
Saturday, Aug 31, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Denny Park
FREE
Celebrate back to school with a fun, free bbq, great carnival games, lawn games a back-to-school supply giveaway AND the Sounders FC.
Friday, Aug 30 to Sunday, Sept. 1, Aug 31 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Seattle Center
This incredible weekend of music and arts is back and better than ever. Head to the Seattle Center Friday thru Sunday for comedy, dance, art, poetry, theater, film, visual arts and music on many stages. There will be delicious food, arts and crafts, parades and spectacles and even a Youngershoot area for kids. See online tips for taking children to Bumbershoot. Tickets start at $109. Free for ages 7 and younger.
High Flying Hawks
Sunday, Sept, 1, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Lewis Creek Visitor Center
FREE
High over 405 to and flying above the trees of Lewis Creek Park, hawks can be found in almost all Bellevue’s habitats. Learn about the different raptor species that call Lewis Creek Park home then head out on a hike to scan the sky for them. Best for children ages 5 to 10 with accompanying adult(s). No pre-registration or RSVP required.
The Evergreen State Fair
Friday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Evergreen State Fairgrounds
Monroe
Head to Monroe for an amazing weekend at the Evergreen State Fair. Enjoy a parade, carnival, logging show, agricultural exhibits, animal races, petting zoo, roving entertainment, crazy contests, live music, a rodeo, auto races and more! $14 per adult and children 13 and older. $10 for youth ages 6 to 12. Kids 5 and younger are free. Carnival rides additional charge.
Bremerton Blackberry Festival
Saturday, Aug. 31 to Monday, Sep. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Downtown Bremerton Boardwalk
FREE
Blackberry cobbler, blackberry pie, blackberry jam and more. Head to Bremerton for a weekend of all things blackberry. Explore vendors, taste delicious food, take part in a fun run, view a car show, watch a chalk art contest, dance to kids' entertainment and more. Shuttle available from Olympic College.
For more fun things to do this weekend, check our Family Events Calendar or download the Seattle's Child app.
