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Weekend Events

Ideas for things to do in Seattle and around Puget Sound this weekend.


Emerald City Comicon
Get your fandom on at the Emerald City Comicon this weekend, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center on May 10 and 11.

Bicycle Saturday on Lake Washington Blvd
Bicycle along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach and around Seward Park. Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized traffic from 9 am - 6 pm.

Seattle International Children's Festival
Live From Planet Earth, it's the 22nd Seattle International Children's Festival, the annual performing arts event for all ages, at Seattle Center from May 12-17.

Drumming and Dance at the Spirit of West Africa
Delve into the African roots of hip-hop, jazz and rock at the Spirit of West Africa, West African Music and Dance Festival, May 10 at Seattle Center.

Seattle Maritime Festival
Tugboat parade, races, chowder cook-off, harbor boat tour rides and much more on the Seattle Waterfront on May 10.

Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens Healthy Aging Fair
The Healthy Aging Fair on May 15 will provide aging baby boomers and seniors with information and resources related to aging such as nutrition, fitness, health promotion, and more.

Join Seattle's Spring Clean 2008
Mayor Greg Nickels calls on residents, schools and businesses to participate, combining the energy and enthusiasm of the community with city resources to make Seattle's neighborhoods beautiful.

Elliott Bay Water Taxi
The water taxi has begun its daily service between Downtown Seattle and West Seattle.

Seattle Architecture Tours
The Seattle Architecture Foundation offers walking tours of buildings and neighborhoods that celebrate the diversity of building styles in Seattle.

Seattle Food Tours
Join a two-and-a-half-hour adventure, and mingle with Pike Place and Belltown locals as you absorb Seattle's rich history and culture through its unique cuisine and diverse people.

SIFF Cinema at Seattle Center
Seattle International Film Festival offers a state of the art cinema with an ongoing slate of international and renowned films at Seattle Center, Nesholm Family Lecture Hall at McCaw Hall.

Seattle Art Museum
Reopened with extensive renovations and added artwork to its collection, the Seattle Art Museum is a world-class museum, with a great restaurant and gift shop.

Zoomazium at Woodland Park Zoo
Enjoy Zoomazium, an indoor/outdoor space for kids to discover the mysteries of the natural world, at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Neighborhood Farmers' Markets 2008
Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets bring Washington State farmers into the city to sell their farm fresh produce - enjoy a local market this weekend!

Seattle Asian Art Museum
The museum is in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, with one of the best Asian art collections in the country.

Science Fiction Museum Science Fiction Museum at Seattle Center
Beam up to the world's first Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame at the Seattle Center.

Eye-to-Eye at the Zoo Eye-to-Eye Behind the Scene Tours at Woodland Park Zoo
Go inside and experience the zoo in a different way.

New Seattle Central LibraryVisit Seattle's fabulous Central Library!

Highlights

Visiting Seattle by Bus, Boat, Rail or Foot Watch the Video
Using public transportation, guests can see Seattle's many sights without the hassle of driving, traffic and parking.

Seattle Public LibrarySeattle Public Library
The new public library in downtown Seattle is a world-renowned building and an important community resource.

Seattle Presents at City HallSeattle Presents
Enjoy free performances by Seattle musicians year round at City Hall.

Museum of FlightMuseum of Flight
The independent, non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world.

Guide to MapsGuide to Maps - Entertainment
City maps to help you find art, attractions, trails and more.


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