Magic: The Gathering Grand Prix Sat/Sun Apr 7/8, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Washington State Convention Center. FREE
Calling casual fans, enthusiasts AND professional players of Magic: The Gathering. Head to the Washington State Convention Center this weekend to compete and celebrate your favorite card game. Amazing illustrators of Magic: The Gathering will be exhibiting card art throughout the game’s history. Meet 9-year-old Magic whiz kid Dana Fischer, see cosplayers, visit vendors and more. Registration and entry fees are required for tournament play.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Sat/Sun Apr 7/8 FREE
The perfect photo op is just a short trip North at the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Gather your people and head that way for daily family-friendly events and attractions through April 30. Most events are free. Download the festival map and brochure online for more details. No pets allowed in the fields. Check out our Tulip Trip Tips to make your outing fun for the whole family.
Painting on the iPad: Artrage Basics Sat Apr 7, 4-5:30 p.m. West Seattle Branch SPL FREE
Kids 10 and older, come to the West Seattle Branch of the Seattle Public Library and learn how to paint and sketch using “Artrage," a natural painting software for the iPad. BYO iPad or use a library iPad and paint a masterpiece without a mess. Registration required.
Seattle Supercross 2018 Sat Apr 7, 6:30 p.m. CenturyLink Field
Dirt, noise, color, and speed! CenturyLink is transformed into a challenging off-road motorcycle course this Saturday. Come see off-road motorcycles race on an amazing obstacle course. $15-$135, free ages 2 and younger.
Washington Park Arboretum Loop Trail Grand Opening Sun Apr 8, 12-3 p.m. Washington Park Arboretum. FREE
The new trail is finished! Come help us celebrate with an afternoon of kids activities, live music, food trucks and more along the 2-mile loop. Join the 1 p.m. ‘Vine-cutting’ ceremony at the Birch Parking Lot (Lake WA Blvd & E Interlaken Ave), decorate your strollers and bikes at the Seattle's Child decoration station, and enjoy artists-at-work in nature. Read the full article here.
ArtVenture: Dream City Diorama Sun Apr 8, 1-3 p.m. Henry Art Gallery FREE
Bring your family to the Henry Art Gallery this Sunday and think about the benefits in your neighborhood and the differences, inequalities, or new ideas in other places you’ve visited. Then create buildings and resources with materials provided to contribute to a giant, collective, re-imagined city. Pre-registration recommended.
For even more great ideas this weekend, check out our online Calendar, searchable by age, neighborhood, cost and more!
