Viking Days, Sat/Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. FREE. Nordic Heritage Museum.
It’s all things Scandinavian this weekend at The Nordic Heritage Museum as they transform their space into a Viking marketplace. Come enjoy a Swedish pancake breakfast in the morning and a salmon dinner in the afternoon. There will be Scandinavian entertainment and demonstrations of weaving, weapon forgery, arts & crafts and more. Admission is free, but bring $ for food and incidentals. Viking Days www.nordicmuseum.org
Fantastic Fishes, Sat Aug 20 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. UW Marine Sciences Building
Climb aboard the UW Research Vessel, Clifford A Barnes, see dozens of fish specimens, tour the Burke’s ichthyology collection and check out the UW Oceanography’s tide models. You’ll also have a chance to see Seagliders, watch the maiden voyage of a traditional open-boat from Alaska, do fun arts & crafts and more. The ichthyology collection and tide model tours are first come, first served basis on a half hour schedule beginning at 9:30 a.m. Seagliders, watch the maiden voyage of a traditional open-boat from Alaska, do fun arts & crafts and more. The ichthyology collection and tide model tours are first come, first served basis on a half hour schedule beginning at 9:30 a.m.
$10, $8 seniors, $7.50 students with ID and youth, free ages 4 and younger. Includes admission to the Burke Museum today. Fantastic Fishes
Summer Splash, Sat Aug 20 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Green Lake Park. FREE
Try out canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and rowing during this fun, free day at Green Lake. Cheer on boats in a Corporate Cup Regatta, then bop to the beat in a Battle of the (kid) Bands. Be sure to stick around for food, activities, live entertainment, giveaways and more. Summer Splash.
Chomp, Sat Aug 20 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Marymoor Park. FREE
Spend the day outside at this fun Eastside fair. Browse a local Farmers market, ride in a bike rodeo, listen to live music, try some fun kids’ activities and gather great info on farming, foraging, repairing, upcycling and sustainable practices. $5 parking. Chomp.
Seattle Magic Show Presents: The Magician and the Apprentice. Sat Aug 20 12:30 & 2:30 p.m. Center House Theater at Seattle Center
Magician Raymond has a new Apprentice (coincidentally, his 10 year old daughter) who has her own plans about how the show should be run. Uh-oh! Come watch the trouble unfold in this delightful, 45 minute long production. $5 cash at the door, free ages 3 and younger. Seattle Magic Show.
Fun Run and Sandcastle Contest, Sun Aug 21 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. FREE
Sun, sand and fun abound in this day at Richmond Beach. Try out your paces in a two mile fun run (registration 7:30 am, run 8 am), then build a masterpiece in an all-ages sandcastle contest (11 am). Be sure to stick around for awards at 2 pm. Fun Run and Sandcastle Contest.
