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Erika Lee Bigelow lives in Seattle with her husband, three kids, one dog and nine fish. On Fridays you can find her on Q13 at 9:15 a.m. with a hand-picked list of family-friendly activities for the weekend. Here's what's on this weekend:
Movies at Mercer Slough: Raccoon Nation, Fri 5-6 p.m. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. A fun and free Friday movie about a family of urban raccoons. You may have seen the masked critters in your neighborhood — come learn how this group lives in the city. Popcorn provided. bellevuewa.gov
Rock & Gem Show, Sat 10-5. Alki Masonic Temple. FREE. Do you often find pebbles and small stones in your washing machine? Does your child regularly load their pockets with rocks as they walk? You could have a collector on your hands. Bring them on over for a fun day of displays and descriptions of rocks and gems, crystals and geodes. Hands-on activities, prizes and snacks round out this rock'in event. westseattlerockclub.org
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Festival, Fri/Sat/Sun 10-6 Seattle Center Armory & Fisher Pavilion. FREE. Taiko drumming, Soran Bushi, artisan demonstrations, delicious food, artistic displays, games, kids' activities and more. Come discover the Japanese influence in Seattle thru the ages. cherryblossomfest.org
Teen Action Fair, Sat 10-3 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center. FREE. The 2nd annual youth-led Teen Action Fair showcases young leaders in our community. Come be inspired to start making changes in your neck-of-the-woods. facebook.com/GatesVC
Top Pot Doughnut Dash, Green Lake Community Center, Sun 8:30 a.m. 1K Kids' Dash at 10 a.m., 5K starts at 8:30. And, you get a donut at the finish! Race benefits Childhaven, to help end the cycle of child abuse and neglect. $35-45. $10 for dash. promotionevents.com
Spring Restoration Day 2015, Volunteer Park, Sun 10-2. FREE. The Volunteer Park Trust will be providing doughnuts, coffee, gloves & tools. In honor of Earth Day, meet at the Black Sun sculpture across from the Art Museum in Volunteer Park and help remove invasive plants, mulch and lay burlap. All ages and abilities are welcome and no gardening experience is necessary. facebook.com/
