Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
It’s May.
Eat, dance and be merry!
El Centro de la Raza’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration is noon to 4 p.m. May 7, Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle. The festival has children’s activities, raffle prizes, crafts and food.
Live music by Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin, DJ Sonido Impacto, 4 En La Mira, Chief Sealth Mariachi/Dance Group, Asociacion de Charros Herencia Bonita, Desfile Multicultural and Seattle Fandango Project; elcentrodelaraza.org
Choo-choo: Ride the steam train, May 7 and 8. Board in Snoqualmie or North Bend. Return on any train. Round trip ride is about 70 minutes. Moms ride free with a paying child of any age; www.trainmuseum.org.
Whatever floats your boat: Northwest Paddling Festival is May 6-7 at Lake Sammamish State Park.
More than 60 paddle sport businesses offering canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddling equipment, accessories and gear. Free. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. May 6 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7; northwestpaddlingfestival.com
Upcoming: The Ballard Jazz Festival is May 11 to 14. World-class musicians perform daily at various venues. Jazz walk, guitar summit, brotherhood of the drum, Swedish pancake jazz brunch and classic Volvo/Saab car show; ballardjazzfestival.com.
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