Erika Lee Bigelow lives in Seattle with her husband, three kids, one dog and nine fish. On Fridays you can find her on Q13 at 9:15 a.m. with a hand-picked list of family-friendly activities for the weekend. Here's what's on this weekend:
The Good Bootleggers, Mon 1 & 3 p.m. South Lake Union Cabaret brings the story of two of Seattle's rum runners from the Prohibition era to life at the MOHAI. Free for ages 14 and younger. Included with admission $17, $15 seniors, $14 students and military. mohai.org
NW Folklife Festival, Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m. A huge Discovery Zone for kids on the NEXT 50 Plaza at the Seattle Center, plus more than 800 performances on 25 stages, food, crafts, workshops and more. $10/day for individual. $20/day for family. nwfolklife.org
Train Ride and Train Shed Tour, Sat 12:30 NW Railway Museum. Tour begins at the Snoqualmie Depot with a train ride to the Train Shed Exhibit Building. This docent-led event will cover artifacts and items large and small. Great for kids over 5. Runs most Saturdays thru October. $20, $18 seniors, $15 kids, free younger than 2. trainmuseum.org
Cast Off! Free Public Sailing, Sun 10-4 Center for Wooden Boats. A free event that gives visitors a chance to sail in classic boats, tour the docks and perhaps helps with the rigging. Sign-ups begin at 10 a.m. in person and fill quickly. Rides are approx. 45 minutes throughout the day. All ages are welcome and life jackets are provided. atlakeunionpark.org
Teen Space Presents: Photo Scavenger Hunt, Sun 2-4. Ballard Branch of the Seattle Public Library is hosting a photo exploration of Ballard. Board games, music and snacks afterwards. For youth in grades 6-12. spl.org
Evan's Family Variety Show, Sun 3-4:30 Phinney Center. Family-friendly acts including magicians, jugglers, dancers, hula hoopers and more. Event runs the fourth Sunday each month. Reserve your free tickets in advance. evan.org
