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:
5th Annual Touch-A-Truck, Sun 10-1. Magnuson Park. Do you have to drag your children away from construction sites and bus stops? Then this is the event for you. Kids can climb on and learn about all types of large emergency, transit and construction vehicles, then take part in fun activities, face painting and more. The event is free, but donations encouraged to the Junior League of Seattle. jrleagueseattle.org
Pond Boat Sailing, Sat 11-2, South Lake Union Park. Rent a 39-inch Pirate Pond boat from the Center for Wooden Boats, then sail it in the model boat pond. A fun way to learn some basic sailing skills. Pirate not included. $5 suggested donation. cwb.org
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism, Sat 1 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. Lincoln Square Cinemas. This is part of SIFF's Int'l film festival. A great story based on the children's fantasy novels by Georgia Byng, our young orphaned heroine Molly Moon, finds a book on hypnotism at the town library and discovers how it and her imagination can change her world. For ages 6 and older. $6-8. siff.net
Family Health Fair, Sun 11-2 Camp Korey. Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett is working, together with his wife Pele, to eliminate childhood obesity. Join the quest at Camp Korey for a free day of fitness activities, cooking demos and a fabulous health fair. thebennettfoundation.org
Carry 5 Walk for Water, Sun 1 p.m. Seattle Center Int'l Fountain. Imagine having to carry every bit of water you use for 3 miles before you can use it. People all over the world have to go that far and further just for clean water every single day. Join Water 1st and see if you can carry 5 gallons for 5K. $10. $100 suggested fundraising. Money raised helps communities who lack safe, accessible water supplies. water1st.org
Seattle Bot Battles, Seattle Center Armory. Sun 12-5:30 p.m. Calling all Pokemon, Transformer and Robotics fans. The bots are back and are battling it out in the Armory. 1, 3 and 12-pound robots vy for the ultimate bot title. westernalliedrobotics.com
