Bird Tour
8-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept 29
Discovery Park
Did you know that birding is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States? Come find out what the craze is all about with experienced leaders Saturday at Discovery Park. BYO binoculars if you have them, and have fun searching for migratory birds and year-round residents within the park’s varied habitats. Recommended for children 8 and older. $5.
Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat/Sun Sept 29/30
Lake Union Park and Center for Wooden Boats. FREE
Explore beautiful wooden vessels, go on a free boat ride, or observe craft and skill demonstrations by talented regional boat builders. There will be food vendors, live music, kids' activities, and more throughout the weekend. Event is free, bring $ for incidentals.
INS Building Tour
10:30-11:30 a.m. Sat, Sept 29
815 Seattle Blvd. S.
Seattle's immigration history has been, at times, difficult and complicated. Come retrace immigration paths through the eyes of Chinese sojourners, settlers and laborers, and through Japanese community leaders imprisoned in 1942 during a guided tour through the old Immigration and Naturalization Service Building. $18.95, $17.95 seniors, $13.95 ages 13-18, $12 ages 5 to 12, free ages 4 and younger.
I Dig Dinos
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, Sept 30
Burke Museum at UW
Calling all budding paleontologists! Head to the Burke for monthly fossilized fun at three prehistoric stations where you can touch real fossils, solve dinosaur mysteries, do some dino dress-up and more. Activities and themes change monthly so there’s always something new! Event included with admission. $10, $8 seniors, $7.50 students and ages 5 to 18, free ages 4 and younger.
Michelmasse Festival
noon-5 p.m. Sat/Sun Sept 29/30
Camlann Medieval Village, Carnation
Visit scenes from a 14th century English village this weekend at Michelmasse. Listen to minstrels, watch archery demonstrations, play with puppets, admire crafters and more. $10, $7 seniors and ages 12 and younger, free ages 5 and younger (adults must supervise ages 12 and younger). Optional banquet at 5 p.m. ($45), reservations required.
Ready or Not! Free concert with The Not-Its!
1-2 p.m. Sun, Sept 30
Sonic Boom Records, Ballard. FREE
Come see the all-ages rock band, The Not-Its!, as they premiere their newest album at Sonic Boom Records. Stick around after the lively dance session showcasing their new songs, and get your CD autographed by the band. Plus fans can enjoy some Full Tilt Ice Cream, too.
