Benefits
Snohomish and Island counties
“Music, Math and Motion”: Autograph session with Nate McMillan, basketball shooting contest, silent auction, Barbie Mall Tour Fashion Show and Mad Science of King County, noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 to benefit Edmonds School District. Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood; 425-670-7260.
Tuscany picnic: A casual evening featuring a European-themed dinner, live music, silent auction and appearance by Nate McMillan to benefit the Public Education Foundation for the Edmonds School District, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 12, $75, reservations required. Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood; 425-670-7260.
Seattle and beyond
“Lullabies &Love Songs”: Axis of Evil presents a MoveOn benefit show featureing local and regional immigrant musicians, dancers and artists, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10, $20, $25 at the door. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; 206-948-3486.
Run with the Wolves: The fourth annual motorcycle poker run to benefit the wolves of Wolf Haven includes a barbecue dinner and motorcycle poker run, 9 to 11 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. Sept. 11, $25, $10 additional rider. Northwest Harley Davidson, 8000 Freedom Lane NE, Lacey; 360-264-4695.
Special events
Snohomish and Island counties
Barbie fall fashion show: Moms and daughters can preview the latest styles for fall, goodie bags, Barbie gear, noon, 2 and 3 p.m. Sept. 12. Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-771-1121.
Hot Autumn Nites: A classic car show, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 11. Downtown Edmonds; 425-776-6711; www.edmondswa.com.
Touch a truck: A free youth event with large trucks, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11. Marysville Junior High, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville; 360-651-5085, www.ci.marysville.wa.us.
WA State Hunter &Jumper Fall Classic Annual equestrian event, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Sept. 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 425-388-3200, www.evergreenfair.org.
Washington Koi &Water Garden Society koi show: Annual fall show of koi and backyard water gardens, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.washingtonkoi.org.
Box of Daylight: Tipi Trek Theater at Skyland Ranch presents traditional Native American Indian dances, stories and songs of the Pacific Northwest Coast, Southwest and Plains Indians, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sept., donations accepted. Skyland Ranch, 43100 Reiter Road, Gold Bar; 206-310-0742, www.tipitrek.com.
Seattle and beyond
Lake Union Boats Afloat Show: Five-day show with nearly 200 yachts, trawlers, aluminum fishing boats and small watercraft, seminars, SailFest Northwest with free demo rides, shore side exhibitors and youth events at Chandler’s Cove, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 through 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 18 and 19, $10, $20 multi-day, $5 ages 12 to 17. Chandler’s Cove, Seattle; www.boatsafloatshow.com.
Salmon Homecoming Celebration: A multi-cultural celebration honoring the First Nations and the cultural, spiritual and economic significance of salmon to the Northwest, featuring a pow wow, demonstrations, performances, exhibits, storytelling, arts and craft vendors and ethnic foods, through Sept. 12 on the Seattle Waterfront; 206-381-9063, www.salmonhomecoming.com.
Fairs &Festivals
Snohomish and Island counties
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: Parade, art show, fun run, fireworks, live music and children’s games, Sept. 10 to 12. Various locations, Mukilteo; 425-353-5516, www.mukilteofestival.org.
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Greek Festival: Greek foods, dancing and music, Sept. 10 through 12. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E., Seattle; 206-325-4347, www.seattlegreekfestival.com.
Fishermen’s Fall Festival: Exhibits, competitions including the Wild Salmon Fillet Challenge, Oyster Shuck and Shoot, a salmon barbeque, children’s activities and music, 11 a.m. to dusk, Sept. 11. Fishermen’s Terminal, 1900 W. Nickerson, Seattle; www.anthonys.com.
Korean Cultural Celebration: Ch’usok or Harvest Festival Day celebrates Korean culture, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 11. Seattle Center, Seattle; www.kaaw.org.
Zoos and Wildlife
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Aquarium: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 206-386-4320. $9, $8 seniors 65+ and disabled adults, $6.25 ages 6-18, $4.25 ages 3 to 5, ages 2 and younger free.
Woodland Park Zoo: 5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org. Hours:9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. $10 ages 13 to 64, $7 ages 3 to 12, toddlers are free. Parking $3.50.
Butterflies &Blooms exhibit, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through Sept. 30, $2. “Masters of the Web,” through Oct. 31. Eye-to-Eye tours available through October, $55.
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