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.
Arlington Fly-In, Sat 9-10. Flying machines of all types and sizes plus hands-on activities, demos and more. $15. Free ages 15 and younger. arlingtonflyin.org
Seafair Milk Carton Derby, SAt 10-4. FREE. Near Aqua Stadium, SW corner of Green Lake. Crafts made primarily of milk cartons are set sail on the lake. Will they float or sink? Cheer your favs and check out the family activities nearby. seafair.com
Ballard Seafoodfest, Sat 11-10, Sun 11-7. Browse your way thru edibles, arts and crafts, activities and entertainment. Ballard's rich heritage is on display for the weekend. Free, but bring $ for booths. seafoodfest.org
Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival, Sat/Sun noon, 2, 5 and 7. FREE. A variety of plays for all ages. BYO blanket and picnic. greenstage.org
Dragonfest, Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6. Hing Hay Park. FREE. Lions and dragons and martial arts, oh my! And taiko drumming, delicious food, arts and crafts and lots of fun too! seattledragonfest.com
Sideways Stories from the Wayside School, 7 p.m. Fri/Sat, 2 p.m .Sat/Sun. FREE. Bathhouse Theater. Seattle Public Theater's Youth Program tells the tale of a school 30 stories high, where the teachers aren't always right and things aren't always what they seem. Donations welcome. seattlepublictheater.org
