BioBlitz for Families, Fri May 6th, 4-10 p.m., Sat, May 7th, 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Washington Park Arboretum. FREE. Do you have kids that enjoy nature and counting? Combine the two in an important biological survey and discover home many birds, insects, lichens, weeds and more are in a designated area. Introduction on Friday night followed by a bat walk. Counting on Saturday. R.S.V.P. for an organism group. BioBlitz.
Windermere Cup and Opening Day Boat Parade, Sat May 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Montlake Cut. FREE. Head to either shore of the Montlake Cut for the 30th anniversary of the Regatta crew races (10 a.m.) with teams from UW, Russia, Stanford, Cambridge and more, followed by a decorated boat parade (noon). Opening Day of Boating Parade and Races. windermerecup.com
NW Paddling Festival, Fri May 6, 2-7 p.m., Sat May 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunset Beach at Lake Sammamish State Park. FREE. It's a fun day on the water with paddle board and kayak rentals for all ages. Then stay to watch races and kayak polo, join in the kids' activities and browse the vendor fair. $7 for board/kayak rentals. Parking $10 or free with Discover Pass. NW Paddling Festival. northwestpaddlingfestival.com
Average Joe Cat Show, Sat May 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Spartan Recreation Center, Shoreline. BYO house cat and compete for 'Loudest Purr' and more at this family-friendly event hosted by the non-profit, no-kill cat sanctuary Perfect Pals. Silent auction, pet marketplace, refreshments and more. $5, $12/family. Cat food donations welcomed. Average Joe Cat Show. averagejoecatshow.org
Nature and Gardening Story Time, Sat May 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Elisabeth C Miller Center for Urban Horticulture. FREE. Kids 3-8 and their families can enjoy fun stories and activities about plants, gardens, summer and nature. Nature and Gardening Story Time.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Sat May 7, 12–4 p.m. Jefferson Park. FREE. Enjoy an afternoon of kids activities, arts and crafts from local vendors, fun performances and delicious Mexican food. BYO $ for food and incidentals. Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
