A detailed, categorized calendar of events all over Seattle and Western Washington, Oct. 5-11, 2018.

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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

Creeptacular

SAT To promote awareness of rabbits, turtles, guinea pigs, lizards and other critters at the shelter, information on care, including organizations All Parrot Rescue, Pacific Herpetological Society and Washington Ferret Rescue, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Animal Shelter, 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle (206-386-7387 or thescoop.seattle.gov/2017/10/20/meet-seattle-animal-shelters-critters-at-creeptacular-saturday-oct-28/).

Pet Adoption Blitz

SAT Adoption fees by donation for all shelter pets, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Humane, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue (425-641-0080 or seattlehumane.org).

Blessing of the animals

SAT Creatures and their people are welcome for animal blessing in honor of St. Francis; leash dogs, crate cats and critters, 11 a.m. Saturday, Kenmore Town Square, 6728 N.E. 181st St., Kenmore; free, preregister (425-486-3777 or eventbrite.com/e/blessing-of-the-animals-tickets-50515408948).

The Bat Lady

PLAN AHEAD Live bats, photos, presentation, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., McCollum Park, Everett; $7, preregister (425-316-8592 or streamkeeper.org/about/contact-us).

Benefits

Hearts and Horses

SAT Fundraising benefit for Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation, auction, country dance, wine tasting, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation, 28818 SE 216th Way, Maple Valley; $30-$40 (serenityequinerescue.com).

LOL! for SCLC

SAT Auction, dinner, comedy show, Seattle Community Law Center fundraiser to help people living with disabilities who are homeless or low-income, 5 p.m. Saturday, Renaissance Madison Hotel, 515 Madison St., Seattle; $125 (206-686-7252 or seattlecommlaw.org).

Hoptoberfest

SAT Greater Kent Historical Society fundraiser in celebration of Kent’s Hop history with guest speaker Michael Rizzo author of “Washington Beer: A Heady History;” with craft beers, selection of wines, dinner, 6 p.m. Saturday, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith St., Kent; $60, reservations required (253-854-4330 or gkhs.org).

Night at the Nordic

SAT Presentation by Rick Steves, Nordic-inspired meal, auction, aquavit, all proceeds benefit museum programs, 6 p.m. Saturday, Nordic Museum, 2655 N.W. Market St., Seattle; $250, registration closes Friday (206-789-5707, x7032, or nordicmuseum.org).

Salmon, Steelhead and Trout Celebration

SAT Wine, snacks, half-mile nature walk, music, ages 21+ only, benefits Streamkeeper Academy Endowment, 4 p.m. Saturday, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., McCollum Park, Everett; $25, reservations required (425-316-8592 or streamkeeper.org).

Feast With Friends

TUE Drinks, bites celebrating Futurewise advocacy to protect Washington’s agricultural lands, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Melrose Market Studios, 1532 Minor Ave., Seattle; $150-$250 (206-343-0681 or futurewise.salsalabs.org/feastwithfriends2018/index.html).

Biking

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

SAT Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance hosts mini-clinics for children, group trail rides for teenagers, instruction from professional mountain biker Kat Sweet, family rides, free barbecue lunch, snacks, giveaways, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Duthie Hill Road, Issaquah; free (evergreenmtb.org/calendar/eventdetail/4688/take-a-kid-mountain-biking-day-2018).

Dance

Dance Party Karaoke

FRI Karaoke, 7 p.m., pop music dance party for ages 21+, 9 p.m. Friday, proceeds benefit Urban ArtWorks after school mural programs; Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle; $25 (chopsuey.com/).

Dance basics

FRI Dance basics for ages 16 and older, wear or bring shoes that glide or slide; East 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).

Skandia First Friday Dance

FRI Dance lesson, 7:30 p.m., dancing, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $10-$15 (425-954-5262 or skandia-folkdance.org).

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).

Northwest Dance Network

SAT Dance lesson, 7 p.m., dancing with The Speakeasy Band, 8 p.m. Saturday, Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 N.W. 57th St., Seattle; $15 (nwdance.net).

Fairs/Festivals

First Fridays Madrona

FRI Trunk shows, wine tasting, art shows and demonstrations, kids’ activities, shopping, dining, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Madrona neighborhood, 34th Avenue between Pike, Union and Spring Streets, Seattle (facebook.com/madronanews).

Oktoberfest Northwest

FRI-SUN Munich-style Oktoberfest celebration with music and entertainment in two festhalles with German biers, wine and food, kids activities and root beer garden, noon-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, ages 21 and older only after 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Stein Dash 5K, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, $37; 1/2 mile Kids Root Beer Run noon Sunday; Family Day Sunday with all ages polka show and singalong, Wiener Dog Races, costume contests; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; noon-3 p.m. Friday free; 3 p.m.-close Friday $15; $15/Saturday; $7.50/Sunday; ages 12 and younger free daily (425-295-3262 or oktoberfestnw.com).

Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival

FRI-SUN Celebrating Olympic Peninsula maritime traditions, food, art, music, Native American culture, children’s activities, chef demonstration stage, beer and wine, chowder cook-off, vendors, noon-10 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Port Angeles City Pier, Railroad and Lincoln Streets, Port Angeles (crabfestival.org).

Island School Carnival

SAT Carnival games, barbecue, used book sale, music, activities, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Island School, 8553 N.E. Day Road, Bainbridge Island; free admission, fees for activities (theislandschool.org).

Kelsey Creek Farm Fair

SAT Children’s crafts, inflatables, entertainment, tractor rides, pumpkins, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Kelsey Creek Farm Park, 410 130th Place S.E., Bellevue; free admission, charge for food and some activities, cash only; free shuttle service from Wilburton Park & Ride, 720 114th Ave. S.E., and Bannerwood Sports Park, 1630 132nd Ave. S.E., Bellevue (425-452-7688 or farmerjayne.com).

St. Spiridon Bazaar

SAT-SUN Russian cuisine, pastries, arts and crafts, cathedral tours, vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, St. Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral, 400 Yale Ave. N., Seattle (saintspiridon.org).

Issaquah Salmon Days

SAT-SUN Carnival, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Issaquah Valley Elementary grounds, 555 N.W. Holly St., Issaquah (eventbrite.com/e/salmon-days-carnival-tickets-50341432580); Grande Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Front Street North from Northeast Dogwood Street, on Northwest Gilman Boulevard to 12th Avenue, Issaquah; salmon barbecue, beer garden, Foods of the World vendors, concerts, arts and crafts vendors, Field of Fun activities, Salmon Hatchery events, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, downtown Issaquah; parking and shuttles, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Costco Corporate, 830 Lake Dr.; Grand Ridge Plaza, 936 N.E. Park Dr.; Issaquah Transit Center, 1050 17th Ave. N.W., Issaquah; $4/round trip, ages 10 and younger free; Sip and Save the Salmon wine and beer tasting with music, wine store, cheese tasting, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery, 628 Front St. N., Issaquah; $25 (425-392-7024 or issaquahchamber.com/salmondays).

CroatiaFest

SUN Heritage of Croatia in our region, entertainment, traditional dance, historic displays, cooking demonstrations, food, wine tasting, vendors, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Armory, Seattle (206-684-7200 or croatiafest.org).

Taste of Iceland Festival

PLAN AHEAD Iceland celebrates 100 years of independence; Icelandic prix fixe dinner, Oct. 11-14, Cuoco, Seattle, $80 by reservation (206-971-0710); Reykjavik Calling concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, and 100 year anniversary of Iceland’s independence celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 13, KEXP Gathering Space; presentations and films at Nordic Museum, Seattle, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, KEXP, 472 First Ave. N., Seattle (icelandnaturally.com/article/taste-iceland-seattle-2018).

Fall/Halloween events

Fall Harvest Festival, Van Asselt

FRI Food, games, crafts for all ages, 5 p.m. Friday, Van Asselt Community Center, 2820 S. Myrtle St., Seattle (206-386-1921).

Harvest Festival, Meadowbrook

FRI For all ages, apple press, $5 pony rides, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Meadowbrook Community Center parking lot, 10517 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-684-7522).

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. 11; hours vary through Nov. 3, 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. 11-13, 18-20, 25-28, 31, Freighthouse Station Marketplace, 2501 East G St., Tacoma; $17-$23 (tacomahaunts.com).

Fright Fest

FRI-SUN Nightly Parade of Ghouls, Freak Show Deluxe Side Show, haunted house, haunted trail, 3D House of Horrors, rides in the dark, 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).

Remlinger Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Festival

SAT-SUN Steam train, barnyard, pony rides, farm theater, bouncers, giant slide, rides, food vendors, u-pick and farm market 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).

Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms

SAT-SUN Farm tours, exhibits, harvest markets, kids’ activities, corn and hay mazes, animals at 12 local farms, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, LaConner, Bow, Concrete, Mount Vernon (festivaloffamilyfarms.com/).

Suncadia Harvest Festival

SAT-SUN Music, hay mazes, beer garden, food trucks, wine tastings, wagon rides, Saturday-Sunday and Oct. 13-14, Suncadia Resort, 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum (destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort/events/featured-events).

Fox Hollow Farm Fall Festival

ONGOING Pumpkin patch, Haunted Forest, hay maze, animals, inflatables, roast s’mores by the bonfire, 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).

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/).

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/).

Bailey Family Farm

ONGOING U-Pick veggies, corn, green beans, beets, cabbage, flowers, cucumbers, kale and more 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

ONGOING Pumpkin patch, corn maze, animal barn, hayrides, some activities weekends only, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish; pumpkin patch free, activity prices vary, $8.21-$16.46 (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; breakfast available 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturdays-Sundays by advance tickets, $10; 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, Mechanical Bull, Catch-N-Release Trout Fishing, 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).

Food events

Queen Anne Beerhall Oktoberfest

FRI-SAT Bavarian Beer Garden band, beer and food specials, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, through Oct. 13, Queen Anne Beerhall, 203 W. Thomas St., Seattle (www.facebook.com/QueenAnneHall).

Oktoberfest on Blake Island

SAT Cruise to the island, dance the polka, beverages, German style buffet, beer-inspired games, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Argosy Cruises, Pier 55 and 56, 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $99 (206-623-1445 or bit.ly/2O6HkfR).

OktoberFeast

SAT Eating contest, teams of four compete to finish four German dishes and beer for gift card prizes; entry fee benefits Northwest Harvest, 3 p.m. Saturday, Rhein Haus, 912 12th Ave., Seattle; $25/team, preregister (rheinhausseattle.com/blog/post/oktoberfeast).

Vashon Island Ciderfest

SAT Cider press, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Vashon Village; Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Village Green; Fire & Rescue Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fire Station 55, 10020 S.W. Bank Road; Nashi Orchards tour, 10 a.m., tasting room open until 5 p.m. Saturday, 25407 Wax Orchard Road S.W., Vashon; Dragon’s Head tour, 11 a.m., tasting room open until 5 p.m., 18201 107th Ave. S.W.; Vashon Heritage Cider Tasting, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, The Lodges on Vashon Pavilion, 17205 Vashon Hwy. S.W., Vashon; $15 (vashonchamber.com/pages/VashonCiderFest).

Swedish Pancake Breakfast

SUN Swedish pancakes with lingonberries or strawberries, ham, beverages, music and folk dancing, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$11, ages 4 and younger free (206-283-1090 or swedishclubnw.org).

Guerrilla Kitchen

SUN Dinner by chefs Cam Hanin and Melissa Miranda inspired by their times in New York, 20% of ticket sales benefit YouthCare, 6-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dynasty Room, 714 S. King St., Seattle; $55, optional drink pairing $40 (eventbrite.com/e/guerilla-kitchen-vol-1-dynasty-room-tickets-50675101593).

Hobbies

West Sound Quilters Quilt Show

FRI-SAT Vendors, demonstrations, cafe, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 Fairgrounds Road N.W., Bremerton; $5 (westsoundquilters.org/quilt-show.html).

Robothon 2018

SAT National event that showcases the capabilities and technological developments in robotics from the amateur robotics community, new robotic technologies, meet fellow robotic enthusiasts, compete in many robotic competitions and activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Center Armory, Seattle; free (206-684-7200 or robothon.org).

Wallingford Historic Homes Fair

SAT Vendors with advice and inspiration on remodeling and restoration projects, panel discussion on historic designations, virtual architectural tour, how to research your home’s history, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$10 (historicwallingford.org).

BrickCon

SAT-SUN Display of thousands of LEGO models created by adult hobbyists from around the nation and the world, LEGO Building Zone, Brick Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 299 Mercer St., Seattle; $11-$17, free for ages 4 and younger and military with ID and their immediate family (brickcon.org).

Antique Auto Restorers Swap Meet

SAT-SUN Autos and auto parts, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. S.E., Monroe; free (evergreenfair.org).

Genealogy research presentation

TUES Archivists, librarians and other experts share information about researching family and local history, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, including presentation by local historian Paula Becher on researching individuals using local archives, noon; Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Seattle; free (206-386-4636 or spl.org/).

Puget Sound Civil War Roundtable

OCT. 11 Social hour, 6 p.m., dinner 6:45 p.m., Walter Stahr discusses his book “Stanton: Lincoln’s War Secretary,” 8 p.m. Oct. 11; China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; $24, by reservation (pscwrt.org/meetings/2018-19.html).

Museum events

Fire Day at MOHAI

SAT For all ages, copresented with the Seattle Fire Department; try on gear, learn fire safety tips and tricks, climb aboard a real working fire engine, explore hands-on artifacts and historic fire equipment, meet local firefighters, craft activities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; $15.95-$19.95, ages 14 and younger free (206-324-1126 or mohai.org/event/fire-day-at-mohai/).

NASA: 60 Years of Exploration

SAT Lecture by NASA Chief Historian, Bill Barry, NASA’s impact over the last 60 years, the decades ahead, things you probably don’t know about NASA history, 2 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $14-$24 (206-764-5700 or museumofflight.org).

Quenton Baker: Ballast

SAT-SUN Opening weekend, first solo exhibition by Seattle-based poet Quenton Baker, layered text and image environment using the 1841 slave revolt aboard the brig “Creole” to reflect on slavery in American society, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, until 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Jan. 27, Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., Seattle; free (206-622- 9250 or fryemuseum.org).

Yoga Under Glass

TUE Yoga for all skill levels, including gallery admission after class; Yin Yoga, 6:15 p.m. Tuesday; Vinyasa Yoga, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 13, Chihuly Garden and Glass, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; $26, preregister (chihulygardenandglass.com/events/yoga-under-glass).

“Washington At War: The Evergreen State in World War I”

OCT. 11 Illustrated introduction to the war’s themes, “Readers’ Theater” script read aloud together, learn about immigration, wartime industrialization, women’s rights, social change, radical labor, epidemic disease, and worldwide turmoil, 6 p.m. Oct. 11, Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Ave. S., Renton; $2-$5 (425-255-2330 or rentonhistory.org).

Within/Earshot Jazz Festival

THRU OCT. 14 Concerts, lectures, special events through Oct. 14, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island (206-842-4451 or biartmuseum.org/).

Borealis, a festival of light

OCT. 11-14 First international Video Projection Mapping competition and exhibition in the United States, combination of multimedia video mapping, original music, and lighting art installations, 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 11-14, Lake Union Park and Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; free, preregister (mohai.org/event/borealis-a-festival-of-light/).

Park events

Maple Festival

FRI-OCT. 14 Maple trees in fall colors, self-guided garden tour available daily, art exhibit, through Oct. 14; Taiko performance, noon Saturday; Koto performance, 2 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Mondays, Friday-Sunday, Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; $4-$8 (206-684-4725 or seattlejapanesegarden.org).

Morning Treats & Tweets

SAT Coffee and doughnuts, walk to see birds, binoculars provided, for ages 8 and up, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $5, preregister (sewardpark.audubon.org/events/morning-treats-tweets-7).

Scarecrow Mini-fest

SAT Live music, scavenger hunt, games, scarecrow making ($20, bring clothes and a pillow case for the head), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Magnuson Children’s Garden and Demonstration Orchard, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free, small fee for games (206-684-7026).

S’More Than You Imagined

SAT Big band entertainment, haunted candy scramble, stories, s’mores around the bonfire, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Game Farm Wilderness Park, 2407 Stuck River Dr. S.E., Auburn; free (253-931-3043 or auburnwa.gov/things_to_do/special_events.htm).

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).

Owl Prowl

PLAN AHEAD Owl pellet dissection, walk searching for owls, for ages 10 through adult, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $10 (sewardpark.audubon.org/events/owl-prowl-15).

Fort Lawton Cemetery Adventure

PLAN AHEAD Historic walk for ages 12-adult, 2 p.m. Oct. 13, Discovery Park, 3801 Discovery Park Boulevard, Seattle; $5, preregister (206-386-4237).

Performances

Seattle Jazz Vespers

SUN Vocalist Stephanie Porter, 6 p.m. Sunday, Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle; free, donations for musicians collected (seattlejazzvespers.org).

Running

Monster Mash Dash 5K Fun Run & Walk

SAT Family 5K fun run and walk along Shoreline’s Interurban Trail, costumes encouraged, prizes for best costume in each age group and best group costume, 9 a.m. Saturday, registration opens 8 a.m., Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave. N., Shoreline; $5-$10 (shorelinewa.gov/5k).

Stein Dash 5K

SUN Oktoberfest Northwest 5K with three pit stops to taste beer or water, 10:30 a.m., registration opens 9 a.m. Sunday; 1/2 mile Kids Root Beer Run, noon Sunday, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $37-$42 includes entry to Oktoberfest (oktoberfestnw.com).

Dawg Dash

PLAN AHEAD 10K run, 4K run/walk in support of student scholarships, 9 a.m. Oct. 14, University of Washington, Seattle; $40-$50 (206-543-0540 or uwalum.com/dawgdash).

Sales/Shopping

Vashon Friends of the Library Book Sale

SAT Great selection at bargain prices, proceeds benefit library programs, 10 a.m. Saturday, Vashon Library, 17210 Vashon Highway S.W., Vashon Island (206-463-2069 or kcls.org).

Friends of Covington Library Book Sale

SAT-SUN Used books, videos and CDs at bargain prices; proceeds support library programs and events; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E., Covington (253-630-8761 or kcls.org).

Special interest

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

THRU OCT. 14 Ceiling paintings from Rome’s Sistine Chapel reproduced using state of the art technology, explore the artwork up close; noon-8:3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 1-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays through October 14, Tacoma Armory, 715 S. 11th St., Tacoma; $12-$24 (253-591-5894 or broadwaycenter.org).

Puget Sound Underwater

SAT Program on life in Puget Sound by diver and underwater photographer Drew Collins, 2 p.m. Saturday, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett (425-257-7640).

Tours

Leavenworth Oktoberfest Getaway

SAT Round-trip coach transportation to Leavenworth, free time in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Oktoberfest tickets available at festival doors or online for $20, 9 a.m. Saturday and Oct. 13, 20, Sound Excursions, Seattle and Bellevue; $60 (soundexcursions.com/oktoberfest/).

Know Your Neighborhood- Haunted Edition

PLAN AHEAD Interactive scavenger hunt, use your smartphone to collect codes, photos, and more to learn about history and solve puzzles; 21+ event, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle; $20 (theworldisfun.org/eventlist/2017/10/20/twifs-know-your-neighborhood-haunted-edition-nfcwg).

Travel events

Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Classes

SAT Barcelona and Madrid, 10 a.m. Saturday; Provence and the French Riviera, noon Saturday; Greece, 6 p.m. Oct. 11; Travel as a volunteer, 10 a.m. Oct. 13; Rick Steves Travel Center, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, preregistration required (ricksteves.com/about-us/events-calendar).

Walks

Newcastle New and Old Trails

SAT Interlaken Trailblazers walks on trails and sidewalks; start 9-10 a.m. for 20K, 9 a.m.-noon for 5K/10K, finish by 3 p.m. Saturday, Newcastle Beach Park, Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast, Bellevue (interlakentrailblazers.org).