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.
Furry 5K, Sun 10 a.m. Seward Park. BYO best furry canine friend on a leash and walk or run to benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter. Entertainment and vendors before and after. Registration opens at 8:15. $25-35. furry5K.com
Pencil to Pixel: An Opening Day Celebration, EMP. Sat 10-7. New exhibit 'What's up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones' opens with fun interactive animation opportunities and cartoons in the Sky Church. Event included with admission. $25, $22 seniors and students, $19 military, $16 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. empmuseum.org
International Migratory Bird Day, Sat 10-2 Juanita Bay Park, FREE. Learn to look and listen for all sorts of birds with Eastside Audubon in a guided nature walk. Scavenger hunts and other fun activities to follow. eastsideaudubon.org
Bus Driver Story Time, Sat 11a.m. Mockingbird Books. FREE. It's Ride Transit Month and to celebrate a real bus driver will be reading Mo Willems's popular story 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus' and then answering questions about what it's like to drive a big bus in Seattle. mockingbirdbooksgl.com
Tanner Jeans Memorial Bike Safety Rodeo, Sat 11-3 Snoqualmie Community Park. FREE. The largest bike safety event in the Pac NW is back and better than ever. BYO bike for safety instruction, obstacle courses, bike inspections, helmet inspections, live music, performances, an antique car show, bouncy house and more. ci.snoqualmie.wa.us
Park in the Dark Night Hike, Sat 7:30-9. Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Ctr. Kids 5-12 and their families will use their senses to explore the park with a guide and try to spy the nocturnal animals that come out when the lights go down. $8 pre-register. depts.washington.edu
