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:
Windermere Cup & Boating Opening Day, Sat 10:20 a.m. Montlake Cut. FREE. The 29th annual regatta is back featuring current world champions, New Zealand. Come cheer your favorites, then stay for the ceremonial raising of the Montlake Bridge and decorated boat parade. windermerecup.withwre.com
Fishing Kids, Sat 9-1 Greenlake near Bathhouse Theater. FREE. Kids 5-14 can learn to fish safely and maybe catch a trout or two at a stocked area of Green Lake. Rods and reels will be provided. Preregister for a time slot. lovegreenlake.com
The Ugly Duckling, Sat 11, 1 and 3. Kirkland Performance Center. A bullied duckling discovers a new outlook when he sets off on a grand adventure. Great for 3 and older. Weekends thru May 3. $11. storybooktheater.org
Family Magic Show, Center House at Seattle Armory, Sat 1 & 3. Raymond the Magician will engage and amaze with a little help from the audience. Illuminating illusions combined with tricks makes for a great all-ages show. $5. seattlemagicshow.com
Adventure Radio Theater, Fri/Sat 7 p.m. 2 p.m. Sat/Sun. Bathhouse Theater. FREE. Mystery drama, advertising jingles, immigrant stories and scenes from 1940s radio are brought to life on stage with sound effects. Come see what used to only be heard. Donations welcomed to benefit youth programs at Seattle Public Theater. seattlepublictheater.org
Bicycle Sundays, 10-6. Lake Washington Blvd S. FREE. It's the first Sunday of this awesome, annual tradition. BYO bike, scooter or feet and enjoy the freedom of a car-free stretch from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park. Most Sundays thru September. seattle.gov/parks/
