A detailed, categorized calendar of events all over Seattle and Western Washington, Oct. 12-18, 2018.
Editor’s note: Foul weather, a group leader’s illness, insufficient sign-ups — many situations can cancel or cause schedule changes for events and outings. To be certain of your plans, always call before you go.
Animal events
The Bat Lady
FRI Live bats, photos, presentation, 7 p.m. Friday, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., McCollum Park, Everett; $7, preregister (425-316-8592 or streamkeeper.org/about/contact-us).
Homes For Dogs
SAT Coldwell Banker Danforth partnering with the Seattle Humane Society and the Humane Society of Tacoma to fund adoptions, 11 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Humane, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue, and Humane Society of Tacoma, 2608 Center St., Tacoma (www.facebook.com/events/716003118752004/).
Zoo Boo, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
SAT-SUN Pumpkins and treats for zoo animals, games, $2 off zoo admission if in costume, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $7.95-$17.95 (253-404-3800 or pdza.org).
Northwest Trek Hoot ’N’ Howl
Most Read Entertainment Stories
PLAN AHEAD Starlit tram ride, games, candy, animal encounters, 5 p.m. Oct. 19-20, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr. E., Eatonville; $12, advance registration suggested, space limited (360-832-6117 or nwtrek.org/event/hoot/).
Halloween Pet Parade in Volunteer Park
PLAN AHEAD Pet parade, vendors, costume contest, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle (volunteerparktrust.org/events/).
Benefits
Bingo, Brats and Beer
FRI Bratwurst dinner, bingo; proceeds benefit senior programs, 6 p.m. Friday, Monroe Community Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe; $10/kids, $20/adults (360-794-6359 or mcsc.org).
Seattle Children’s Museum Fall Breakfast
MON Washington Governor Christine Gregoire and other speakers, tour, 8 a.m. Monday, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle; $150 (46056.blackbaudhosting.com/46056/Fall-Breakfast).
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Seattle
PLAN AHEAD American Cancer Society walk, 9 a.m. Oct. 20, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; fundraising, donations suggested (206-674-4109 or makingstrideswalk.org/SeattleWA).
Dance
Dance basics
FRI Dance basics for ages 16 and older, West Coast Swing, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Library Connection @ Crossroads, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Suite K-11, Bellevue (425-644-6203 or kcls.org).
“Thriller” dance class, Issaquah
FRI Dance class, 7:30-9 p.m. Friday and Oct. 19, The Studio at Issaquah, 1871 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 3, Issaquah; $5 (downtownissaquah.com/event/annual-zombie-walk-2/?instance_id=55830).
Seattle Thrillers
SAT Learn Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance for Oct. 27 “Thrill the World” performance, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, The Seattle Gym, 1530 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle; donations for Jubilee Women’s Shelter collected (meetup.com/seattlethrillers).
Thrill the World “Thriller” Dance Workshops
SAT Get prepared for the Eastside Zombie Party, “Thrill the World,” noon-4 p.m. Oct. 27, Redmond Town Center, four-week workshop to learn the dance, for ages eight and older, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 20, Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E., Redmond; $5-$7 (425-556-2314 or thrilltheworld.org/redmond/classes).
Skandia Basics Dance Classes
WED Class on the basic Scandinavian dances, beginners, singles, couples welcome, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; $45-$55 six-week series; no need to preregister (425-954-5262 or skandia-folkdance.org).
Fall/Halloween events
Bainbridge Pumpkin Walk
FRI-SAT Nature trail with display of 300 lighted, carved pumpkins, harvest maze, games, music; proceeds benefit Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club; 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Bainbridge Gardens, 8415 Miller Road N.E., Bainbridge; free admission, fees for most attractions (bainbridgegardens.com/).
Georgetown Morgue Haunted Attraction
FRI-SUN Scary haunted attraction for ages 12 and older; 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 7-10 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 18; hours vary through Nov. 3; Kids Day, lights on, 1-4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 13 only, free for kids with donation of 3 cans of food, $5/adults; 5000 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $24; $34-$44/VIP; $21/Sundays with donation of 3 cans of food (206-762-2067 or seattlehaunts.com/georgetown-morgue/index.php).
Frighthouse Station Haunted House
FRI-SAT Haunted attraction with two haunts on site, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-20, 25-28, 31, Freighthouse Station Marketplace, 2501 East G St., Tacoma; $17-$23 (tacomahaunts.com).
Nightmare at Beaver Lake
FRI-SUN Indoor/outdoor Halloween Haunted House experience, ghosts, ghouls, zombies, vampires, fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Sammamish, 7-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Beaver Lake Park, 2656 244th Ave. S.E., Sammamish; $12-$30 (425-209-1671 or NightmareatBeaverLake.com).
Fright Fest
FRI-SUN Nightly Parade of Ghouls, Freak Show, haunted house, haunted trail, 3D House of Horrors, rides, Booville scare-free Halloween activities for ages 12 and younger; 6-11 p.m. Fridays, 5-11 p.m. Saturdays, 5-10 p.m. Sundays, Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; $14.99-$30 (wildwaves.com/frightfest.php).
Halloween costume shop
SAT For teens and adults, tips on costume alterations/design, use sewing machines, construct props, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 4-6 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28, Bellevue King County Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue (425-450-1765 or kcls.org).
Carnation Farms Harvest Festival
SAT-SUN Pumpkin bowling, hay rides, apple pressing, pumpkins, food vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Oct. 20-21, 28901 N.E. Carnation Farm Road, Carnation (carnationfarms.org/).
Remlinger Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Festival
SAT-SUN Steam train, barnyard, pony rides, bouncers, giant slide, rides, food vendors, pumpkins, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $20.37-$22.54 (425-333-4135 or remlingerfarms.com).
Suncadia Harvest Festival
SAT-SUN Music, hay mazes, beer garden, food trucks, wine tastings, wagon rides, Saturday-Sunday, Suncadia Resort, 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum (destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort/events/featured-events).
Northwest Haunters Association Haunters Map
ONGOING Map shows locations where Halloween enthusiasts decorate their yards, houses and buildings (nwhaunters.com/haunt-map/).
Fox Hollow Farm Fall Festival
ONGOING Pumpkin patch, Haunted Forest, hay maze, animals, inflatables, s’mores, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 12031 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E., Issaquah; $50/car, up to seven people, weekends; $10/person Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays; by reservation (foxhollowfamilyfarm.com/fall-festival).
Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch
ONGOING U-picked and farm market pumpkins, produce market, scarecrows, farm animals, 9:30 a.m.-dusk daily, 7110 310th Ave. N.E., Carnation; cash or check only (452-333-4313 or www.facebook.com/twobrotherspumpkins).
Oxbow Farm Oxtober Pumpkin Festival
ONGOING Pumpkin Patch and Farm Stand, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays; festival activities, hayrides, farm tours (11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.), pumpkin slingshot, arts and crafts activities, House of Hay, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Game Haven Farm, 7110 310th Ave. N.E., Carnation; free admission, fees for weekend activities (425-788-1134 or oxbow.org/oxtober/).
Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
ONGOING Corn maze, farm animals, tractor-pulled hayrides, farm market, food vendors, kids’ fun yard, pumpkin patch, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, 6868 S. 277th St., Kent; free admission, fees for some activities (253-854-5692 or carpinito.com/index.php/pumpkin-patch/).
Mosby Farms Pumpkin Patch
ONGOING Pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm market, hayrides on weekends, 10 a.m.-dusk daily, 12754 S.E. Green Valley Road, Auburn; corn maze $7-$10 (253-405-0711 or mosbyfarm.com/pumpkin-patch/).
Thomasson Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
ONGOING Petting farm, tractor train rides, hay wagon rides, hay barn, tricycle track, slides, duck races, laser tag, some activities weekends only, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, 38223 236th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw; $3-$20 (360-802-0503 or thomassonfarm.com/activities-fees/).
Bailey Family Farm
ONGOING U-Pick veggies, flowers, while supplies last, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; pumpkin patch, weekend activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 12711 Springhetti Road, Snohomish (360-568-8826).
Craven Farm Fall Festival and Corn Maze
ONGOING Pumpkin Patch, Kids Adventure Maze, farm animals, harvest market, miniature golf, corn maze, daily; hayride, food vendors and other activities weekends; 9:30 a.m.-dusk daily, 13817 Shorts School Road, Snohomish; $8/corn maze; $5/miniature golf; $7/adventure maze; $6/hayride (360-568-2601 or cravenfarm.com/ppactivities).
Stocker Farms Family Adventure Farm/Stalker Farms
ONGOING Pumpkin patch, corn maze, animal barn, hayrides, some activities weekends only, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, pumpkin patch free, activity prices vary, $8.21-$16.46; Stalker Farms haunt experience and other scary attractions, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday and Oct. 19-21, 25-28, 31,$18.95-$39.95; 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish (stockerfarms.com/pumpkin-park.aspx).
The Farm at Swan’s Trail
ONGOING Pumpkin Patch, corn maze, petting farm, wagon rides, children’s play area, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends, noon-6 p.m. weekdays; 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish; $8-$12/corn maze, play area (425-334-4124 or thefarm1.com).
Biringer’s Black Crow Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
ONGOING Pet-friendly pumpkin patch, 5-acre corn maze, trolley rides to u-pick pumpkins, kiddie hay maze, farm market, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 2431 Highway 530, Arlington; $8/corn maze (360-435-5616 or www.facebook.com/biringers.black.crow).
Foster’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
ONGOING Farm Market, corn maze, pumpkin patch, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; activities on weekends, 5818 SR 530 N.E., Arlington; $6-$10/corn maze; fees for some weekend activities (fosterscornmaze.com).
Carleton Farms Fall Fun
ONGOING Pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; weekends, zip line, pumpkin cannon, kids’ play area, wagon rides; 830 Sunnyside Blvd. S.E., Lake Stevens; fees for activities vary (carletonfarm.com/fall-festivities).
Maris Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
ONGOING Corn maze, tube slide, zip lines, pedal carts, animal barn, hayrides, 1-6 p.m. daily; Escape Room, Zombie Paintball Gallery, Apple Cannon, pig and duck races, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; Haunted Woods activities, 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Maris Farms, 24713 Sumner-Buckley Highway, Buckley; $8-$19.70 (253-862-2848 or marisfarms.com).
Gordon Skagit Farms Autumn Market
ONGOING Pumpkins and more, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, 15598 McLean Road, Mount Vernon (360-424-7262 or gordonskagitfarms.com).
Funky Family Fall Festival
PLAN AHEAD For ages 12 and younger and families, come in costume, carnival games, crafts, mini-golf, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5/person or $20/family (206-684-7534).
Halloween Carnival, Loyal Heights
PLAN AHEAD Bounce houses, carnival games, crafts, cake walk, for ages 2 and older, 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 N.W. 77th St., Seattle; $10/unlimited activities (206-684-4052).
Monster Bash, Garfield
PLAN AHEAD Spooky music, costume contest, carnival games, treats for ages 6-12, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St., Seattle (206-684-4788).
Hamlin Halloween Haunt
PLAN AHEAD Spooky songs and stories for kids, toast marshmallows at campfire, hay wagon rides, games; 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave. N.E., Shoreline (shorelinewa.gov).
Pumpkin carving party
PLAN AHEAD Pumpkin, child-safe carving tools, hot apple cider, costumes encouraged, food and beverages available, 11:30 a.m., 1:45 and 4 p.m. Oct. 20, Ray’s Cafe, 6049 Seaview Ave. N.W., Seattle; $17 by reservation only (206-782-0094 or /rays.com/rays-pumpkin-carving-party-returns-october-20/).
Big Pumpkin Bash, Bitter Lake
PLAN AHEAD Carnival games, cake walk, costumes encouraged, for all ages, 6 p.m. Oct. 20, Bitter Lake Annex, 13040 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; canned food bank donations requested (206-684-7524).
Festivals/Expos
Meeker Mansion Cider Squeeze
SAT Press cider from apples purchased at the Mansion, entertainment, pumpkin sale, vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Meeker Mansion, 312 Spring St., Puyallup; $10-$20 (253-848-1770 or meekermansion.org).
Taste of Iceland Festival
SAT Iceland celebrates 100 years of independence; Reykjavik Calling concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, and 100 year anniversary of Iceland’s independence celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, KEXP Gathering Space, 472 First Ave. N., Seattle (icelandnaturally.com/article/taste-iceland-seattle-2018).
Turkfest
SAT-SUN Arts and expression of Turkey’s culture; entertainment, authentic foods, ethnic items vendors, workshops, demonstrations, Turkish coffee, tea and treats, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or turkfest.org).
Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival
OCT. 18-21 Art, crafts, specialty foods from hundreds of vendors, holiday music and décor, festive entertainment, culinary demos, Santa; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 18-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 21, Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma; $13.50-$15.50 (425-889-9494 or HolidayGiftShows.com).
Seattle Home Show 2
PLAN AHEAD Displays of home and garden products, “Meet the Experts” seminars, cooking demos by local chefs, BBQ Cook-Off Competition, Wine and Beer Garden; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21, CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $3-$13 (seattlehomeshow.com).
St. Andrew’s Celtic Fling
PLAN AHEAD British jewelry, clothing, bake sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20; High Tea, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. by reservation, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 N.E. 80th St., Seattle; free (206-523-7476 or saintandrewsseattle.org/event/celtic-fling-2/).
Sons of Norway Bazaar
PLAN AHEAD 112th annual bazaar, Nordic food and bake sale, crafts, raffle, rummage sale, Book Nook, silent auctions, Norwegian coffee, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21, Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 N.W. 57th St., Seattle (206-783-1274 or leiferiksonlodge.com).
Food events
Elysian Brewing Capitol Hill Series
FRI Ceremonial tapping of Valkyrie beer, all proceeds from sale of Valkyrie benefit Plymouth Housing Group, 7 p.m. Friday, Elysian Capitol Hill, 1221 E. Pike St., Seattle (elysianbrewing.com/elysian-brewing-events/).
Apple tasting, Good Shepherd Center
WED Community preservation efforts protect site where apples have been grown for over 100 years; tastings of heirloom apples and homemade baked goods, learn about organic pest prevention methods and the history of the GSC site, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle (historicseattle.org/event/4th-annual-apple-tasting/).
A Conversation With Cheesemakers
PLAN AHEAD Panel with three local cheesemakers, tasting, 1 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 Degrees, 1312 E. Union St., Seattle; $15 preregister, space limited (strangertickets.com/).
Gardening
Fall Bulb and Plant Sale
SUN Big selection of spring blooming bulbs, seeds for sale, Hardy Plant Society of Washington members provide information, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle (hardyplantsocietywa.org/).
History of Gardening: A Tour of the Rare Book Collection of the Miller Library
WED Exploration into the library’s rare and old book collection, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle; $45 (206-685-8033 or botanicgardens.uw.edu/).
Hobbies
Quilt and Fiber Arts Festival
FRI-SUN Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum vendors, displays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $9-$10 (qfamuseum.org/2018-quilt — fiber-arts-festival.html).
Washington State Book Awards
SAT The Washington Center for the Book, a partnership of The Seattle Public Library and Washington State Library, will announce the winners in eight categories for the 2018 Washington State Book Awards, 7 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; free (206-386-4636 or spl.org).
Genealogy information
SAT Learn about your family tree with information from South King County Genealogical Society, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Burien Library, 400 S.W. 152nd St., Burien (206-243-3490 or kcls.org).
Fibers & Beyond Show and Sale
SAT Whatcom Weavers Guild hosts weavers, felters, spinners, tapestry artists, jewelers, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden (whatcomweaversguild.org).
Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
SAT-SUN Dealers from across the United States, England, Canada and beyond offering sale of thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, manuscripts, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, broadsides, fine bindings and ephemera, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 299 Mercer St., Seattle; $5 at the door (seattlebookfair.com).
Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale
SAT-SUN Antiques, dolls, teddy bears, miniatures, supplies, furniture and accessories vendors, dolls and teddy bears expert evaluation (two per person); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, early bird 8:30-10 a.m.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $8; $10/early bird; $4/ages 12 and younger (253-961-8131 or dolls4all.com/).
Monroe Antique Collectibles Show
SAT-SUN Vintage and antique items from many dealers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. S.E., Monroe; $6 (evergreenfair.org).
Research Family History at Seattle Public Library
MON Tour the Library’s genealogy section, 10-11:30 a.m. Monday; Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; online registration required (206-386-4636 or spl.org/event-calendar).
Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
OCT. 18-20 Vendors, activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 20, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $10/three days (quiltcraftsew.com).
Museum events
Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing
FRI Singalong, easy to sing for all ages, 8 p.m. Friday, Virginia V Steamer, 860 Terry Ave. N., Suite 223, Seattle; free (206-447-9800 or nwseaport.org).
Borealis, a festival of light
FRI-SUN First international Video Projection Mapping competition and exhibition in the United States, original music, and lighting art installations, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 11-Sunday, Lake Union Park and Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; free, by reservation (mohai.org/event/borealis-a-festival-of-light/).
Knit Your Bit
SAT Explore how crucial knitting was to the World War I war effort, learn how to make WWI-era gear for charity; 11 a.m. Saturday, Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Ave. S., Renton (425-255-2330 or rentonhistory.org).
BIMA Family pARTy
SAT Lawrence Family stories, songs and games, 11 a.m.; art projects, explore galleries, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; celebrate opening of new exhibits, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island; free (biartmuseum.org).
Yoga Under Glass
SAT Yoga for all skill levels, including gallery admission; Vinyasa Yoga, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Chihuly Garden and Glass, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; $26, preregister (chihulygardenandglass.com/events/yoga-under-glass).
“Behind the Scenes of ‘First Man’”
SAT-DEC. 20 Exclusive display of costumes and props from the new feature film, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $14-$22 (206-764-5720 or museumofflight.org).
Northwest Railway Museum Train Rides
SAT-SUN Two-hour round- trip excursions on historic train on scenic rides through the Cascade Foothills to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, 11 a.m.-4:25 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Saturday-Sunday, Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $10-$20 (425-888-3030 or trainmuseum.org).
Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India
OCT. 18-JAN. 21 Paintings, decorative arts, elaborate tents, canopies, textiles and jewelry showcasing five centuries of art from the kingdom of Marwar-Jodhpur in Rajasthan, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, until 9 p.m. Thursdays, through Jan. 21; special events include Peacock in the Desert Community Celebration, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 18, free by reservation; Diwali Ball with dance performances, buffet, traditional music to benefit SAM, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, $175-$1,000; Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle; $14.95-$24.95, ages 12 and younger free (206-654-3100 or seattleartmuseum.org).
Paddle sports
Dragon Boat Paddling
ONGOING Dragon boat paddling, on-land instruction, one hour on the lake, no experience or reservations required, 3 p.m. Sundays, 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. Saturdays, Kenmore Air parking lot, 950 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle (seattleflyingdragons.org).
Park events
Maple Festival
FRI-SUN Maple trees in fall colors, self-guided garden tour available daily, art exhibit, daily through Sunday; Family Saturday, free admission for ages 12 and younger 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Taiko performance at noon, activities, Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Mondays, Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; $4-$8 (206-684-4725 or seattlejapanesegarden.org).
Bird tour/Fort Lawton Cemetery Adventure
SAT Birding walk for ages 8 and older, 8 a.m. Saturday, $5, preregister; Fort Lawton historic walk for ages 12-adult, 2 p.m. Saturday, $5, preregister; Discovery Park, 3801 Discovery Park Boulevard, Seattle (206-386-4237).
Cedar River Salmon Journey
SAT-SUN Join volunteer naturalists to see spawning salmon in the Cedar River and learn about their migration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through October, Cedar River Park, 1717 Maple Valley Hwy., Renton; Cavanaugh Pond, Southeast 174th Avenue and Maple Valley Highway, Renton; Landsburg Park and Dam, Southeast 252nd Place and Landsburg Road Southeast, Ravensdale; Renton Library, 100 Mill Ave. S., Renton (seattleaquarium.org/salmon-journey).
Arboretum walk
SUN Walk with fall color theme, 1 p.m. Sunday, Graham Visitor Center, 2300 Arboretum Dr. East, Seattle; free (206-543-8800 or uwbotanicgardens.org).
Guided Mushroom Walk
SUN Naturalist tells stories of our favorite fungi, 10 a.m. Sunday, Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $5 (sewardpark.audubon.org/events/).
Fall Family Forest Adventure
SUN Walk for ages 4 and older, 2 p.m. Sunday, Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle; $5/person, preregister (206-386-4237).
P.S. Annual Walk to Remember
SUN Parent Support of Puget Sound walk, 10:15 a.m. Sunday, registration 9:30 a.m., Newcastle Beach Park Shelter #1, Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast, Bellevue; suggested donation $10/person or $20/family (psofpugetsound.org).
Performances
Music, Poetry & Folklore celebrating the Celtic Bonfire Festival of the Ancestors
SUN Four Shillings Short concert for all ages, poetry, songs, stories and folklore in celebration of the ancient Celtic new year known as Samhain, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road N.E., Woodinville (425-788-0733 or kcls.org).
Northwest World Fest
PLAN AHEAD Mamadou Diabate and Percussion Mania, Alpha Yaya Diallo and the Bafing, Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble, vendors including African clothes and jewelry, Senegalese cuisine, 8 p.m. Oct. 20, Kings Hall, 2929 27th Ave. S., Seattle; $25-$35 (eventbrite.com/e/northwest-world-fest-2018-tickets-4764598743).
Running
Dawg Dash
SUN Run through campus in support of student scholarships, 9 a.m. Sunday, University of Washington campus, University of Washington, Seattle; $25-$40 (206-543-0540 or uwalum.com/dawgdash).
Sales/Shopping
Fall Flea Market and Festivities
SAT Rummage sale, fun with pumpkins, bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 23000 Lake View Drive, Mountlake Terrace (425-672-2407).
Snow sports
West Seattle Ski Swap
PLAN AHEAD Buy and sell skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, winter accessories, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21, West Seattle VFW, 3601 S.W. Alaska St., Seattle; fees, preregistration to sell items (206-935-7669 or m2soutfitters.com).
Washington Snowmobile Expo
PLAN AHEAD New and used snowmobiles, ATV’s, clothing, gloves, helmets, goggles, parts and accessories, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $10, ages 12 and younger free (wssaexpo.com).
Special interest
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
FRI-SUN Ceiling paintings from Rome’s Sistine Chapel reproduced using state of the art technology, explore the artwork up close; 1-7:45 p.m. Friday, noon-8:3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Tacoma Armory, 715 S. 11th St., Tacoma; $12-$24 (253-591-5894 or broadwaycenter.org).
Cedar Valley Grange Open House
SAT Antique car show, learn about the grange, noon-3 p.m., “Elvis” performs, 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; nonperishable food bank donations welcome (425-347-4807 or cedarval.org/community-event).
Central Co-op 40th Anniversary — Pearl Street Celebration
SUN Celebrating Central Co-op anniversary at future Tacoma location with baby goats, food samples, site tours, vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Central Co-op, 4502 N. Pearl St., Tacoma (centralcoop.coop/events_details.php?EID=311).
“Come From Away,” a Journey from Gander to Broadway
MON Panel discussion, local artists and community leaders discuss the hit musical and how it memorializes the triumphs of everyday people, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; (206-386-4636 or spl.org).
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
PLAN AHEAD Screening of the documentary featuring Fred Rogers (PG-13), 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19; discussion, how to apply from Mr. Rogers’ approach to parenting and teaching with social emotional skills, 8:05 p.m., Concordia Lutheran School, 7040 36th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $5 (concordiaseattle.com).
Tours
Know Your Neighborhood – Haunted Edition
FRI Interactive scavenger hunt, collect codes, photos, to learn about Market history, 7 p.m. Friday, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle; $20 (theworldisfun.org/eventlist).
Engaging Trees Speaker Series — Natural and Cultural History Hike Through Trees
SAT Led by writer/naturalist Jim Demetre, Spanish language interpretation available, 9 a.m. Saturday, Des Moines Creek Park, 2151 S. 200th St., SeaTac; free (sococulture.org/engaging-trees).
Tours and Open House at Georgetown Steam Plant
SAT Explore National Historic Landmark 111-year-old steam plant was built to energize Seattle’s early streetcar systems; open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m., guided tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Georgetown Steam Plant, 6605 13th Ave. S., Seattle; free; follow driving directions on website, GPS may not work (206-763-2542 or georgetownsteamplant.org).
Georgetown Haunted History Tour
OCT. 18-20 Walking tour includes rough or broken pavement, gravel paths and railroad tracks; on the half-hour, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19-20, The Stables, 980 S. Nebraska St, Seattle; $20/advance, $25/at the door if available; $5/ages 11 and younger (brownpapertickets.com/event/3628143).
Travel events
Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Classes
SAT Travel as a volunteer, 10 a.m. Saturday; Spain, 6 p.m. Oct. 18; Rick Steves Travel Center, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, preregistration required (ricksteves.com/about-us/events-calendar).
Walks
Return to Spanaway Park Walk
SAT Daffodil Valley Volkssport 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K walk on road shoulders and trails, start 9:30 a.m.-noon, finish by 3 p.m., group walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 South C St., Tacoma (daffodilvalleyvolkssport.com).
Correction: The screening of the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” will be Friday, Oct. 19 (not Saturday as previously listed), at Concordia Lutheran School.