Mountain Fest, Sat Sept 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. FREE. Did you know that for 75 years, the great outdoors has been right here in West Seattle? Come celebrate the 75th anniversary of Camp Long this Saturday with a day of live music, rockin’ rock climbing, compass orienteering demonstrations and much, much more. Mountain Fest
Night Market, Sat Sept 10, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Hing Hay Park. FREE. The fun gets started as the sun goes down. Don’t miss more than 30 food trucks, an international market, live music, performances and an all-ages dance party. Night Market
SEAPEX – Seattle Philatelic Exhibition, Fri Sept 9, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat Sept 10 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun Sept 11 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tukwila Exhibition Center. FREE. Curious about stamps? Explore this national level postage stamp exhibition and market, take part in a Scout merit badge seminar, and learn some fun history about this small, sticky currency. Free stamps for youth and educators. SEAPEX – Seattle Philatelic Exhibition
Toys Family Day, Sat Sept 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. MOHAI. If you’ve ever wondered about the toys of your parents and grandparents, Saturday is the day for you. Come explore the "Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s", then stay to enjoy live music and craft activities, make a 3D printed game piece with Ill-Gotten Games, enjoy a double-dutch performance by Hot Dog USA, and try out dance moves in an interactive show with Kindie band, The Harmonica Pocket. Included with admission. $19.95, $15.95 seniors, $13.95 students and military, free ages 14 and younger accompanied by an adult. Toys Family Day
Kirkland Kids’ Triathlon, Sat Sept 10, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Juanita Beach Park. Come try this fun, non-competitive introduction to triathlons for kids ages 3 to 12. Be sure to bring your swimsuit and goggles for a 50-yard swim/splash, your bike and helmet for a 1/2-mile bike, and a pair of tennis shoes for a 400-yard run. 10 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. start. $32, pre-register. Kirkland Kids’ Triathlon
Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival, Sat Sep 10, 5-10 p.m. Dottie Harper Park. FREE. Don a costume and bring a lantern, or make one there during this fun night in the forest. Lantern making session starts at 5 p.m., then enjoy a lantern procession at dusk, and face painting, live music, dancing, trapeze and circus art performers, food trucks and more in between. Don’t forget your shakers or bells for the procession. See online for tips. Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival
