Pokémon Regional Championships Tournament Sat May 27/Sun May 28, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Washington State Convention Ctr
Pokémon fans everywhere are invited to attend the 2017 Pokémon Regional Championships. Competitors will vie for the coveted title of Pokémon Regional Champion, $50,000 in prize money, scholarships, and travel certificates, as well as championship points. $30 to compete, free to attend.
Northwest Folklife Festival Fri May 26-Sun May 28, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Come catch some of the 800 acts across 25 stages happening this weekend at the Seattle Center. There will also be participatory dances, workshops, crafts, food and more. Be sure to stop by the Discovery Zone for kids on Next 50 Plaza for fun events around the world including Dia de Muertos paper flower making, Polish wreath making & paper cutting, Asian Pacific Islander Lei Making and more. Suggested donation $10 per day, $20 per family.
Seussical Fri May 26, 7 p.m. Sat May 27, 2 p.m & 7 p.m. Sun May 28, 2 p.m. Theatre 47 Magnuson Park
Head out to Theatre 47 in Magnuson for a musical production by Broadway Bound actors. Their young cast is bringing all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life on stage, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. Kids will love the songs, colorful sets and costumes. $13.50-$17.50.
Sunday Public Sail Sun May 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Center for Wooden Boats, FREE
Every Sunday, the Center for Wooden Boats offers free 45-minute rides on Lake Union. Come set sail on one of the beautiful, classic wooden boats from South Lake Union. Be sure to come early to sign up for a slot in person. Space is limited.
Free Summer Concerts at Ballard Locks Sun May 28, 2 p.m. Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. FREE
BYO lawn chair, blanket and picnic and come enjoy a free outdoor concert at one of the most popular and picturesque tourist spots in Seattle. This Sunday it’s the music of the Boeing Employees Concert Band. Concerts run various dates through September 21 and this year they are celebrating the centennial of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
Memorial Day Weekend Run Sat May 27, 9:45 a.m. Magnuson Park
Get out and get moving at the Magnuson Series fun run celebrating Memorial Day this weekend. Run options include a 5K, 10K, 15K and a Kids Dash. Strollers are permitted on the course, but know that it is all-terrain. $3-$29.
For more ideas, visit our Family Fun Calendar, searchable by age, location, cost and more.
