A detailed, categorized calendar of events all over Seattle and Western Washington, Sept. 21-27, 2018.

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Animal events

Adopt-oberfest

FRI-SUN Adoption fees $25 off, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Humane, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue (425-649-7563 or seattlehumane.org/events/events).

Bark in the Park/Pooch Plunge

SAT Dog Trot Fun Run, 9 a.m. Saturday, 2901 Maple Valley Highway, River View Park; Bark in the Park vendors, dog agility demonstrations, pet adoptions, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Cedar River Park, 1717 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, Renton; dogs only in the outdoor pool, half-hour sessions 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, $10, preregister, space limited, Henry Moses Aquatic Center, 1719 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, Renton (rentonwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=13385096).

Benefits

Night Out for Caring

FRI United Way party with a purpose, music, food, drinks, local celebrities, 6 p.m. Friday, Safeco Field, 1250 First Ave., Seattle; $40-$100 (uwkc.org/events/night-out-for-caring/).

An Incredible Feast

SUN Neighborhood Farmers Markets’ fundraiser, chefs’ bites showcasing fresh farm ingredients, breweries, wineries, music, games, 5 p.m. Sunday, Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St., Seattle; $125-$185, space limited (206-632-5234 or seattlefarmersmarkets.org/programs-events/incredible-feast).

Chef’s Dinner benefiting Food Lifeline

TUE Chefs’ Dinner benefiting Food Lifeline before restaurant closes after 30 years, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chandler’s Crabhouse, 901 Fairview Ave. North, Seattle; $150 by reservation (schwartzbros.com/events/location/chandlers-crabhouse/).

Pig Out to Root Out Hunger

WED Restaurants, pubs, and cafes in Phinney/Greenwood donate a portion of their day’s proceeds to help fund free meals at the Greenwood Senior Center and St. John United Lutheran Church, Wednesday (206-783-2244 or phinneycenter.org/calendar/pigout-18/).

Stella Steps Out

WED Dancing, food, drinks, remembrance to celebrate BABES Network YWCA support to women facing HIV and their families, 6 p.m. Wednesday, SODO Park, 3200 First Ave. S., Seattle; $150 (eventbrite.com/e/stella-steps-out-2018-tickets-47535248207).

Barn Raiser Ball

PLAN AHEAD Rainier Valley Food Bank fundraiser, food, music, dancing, 6 p.m. Sept. 28, Historic Horse Farm, 9607 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle; $100 (rvfb.org/events/).

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

PLAN AHEAD One or two mile walk for all ages, pets welcome, 10 a.m. Sept. 29, Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center, Seattle; free, donations and fundraising suggested (206-529-3886 or alz.org/walk).

Casa Latina’s En Camino Gala

PLAN AHEAD Support Casa Latina’s employment, education and community organizing programs; dinner, dancing, music, program, 6 p.m. Sept. 29, The Westin Seattle; $145 (casa-latina.org/encamino).

Biking

Snohomish Tweed Ride

SAT Ride along the Centennial Trail to Machias Trailhead Park for tea (bring your own cup), croquet, badminton, music, costume contest, prizes for the most dapper and dandily dressed ladies and gents on bicycles; Victorian, Edwardian, and Steampunk stylings appreciated, no lycra, jeans or modern garb, 11 a.m. Saturday, check in opens 10 a.m., Snohomish Carnegie, 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish; $15-$22, preregister (historicdowntownsnohomish.org/events).

Dance

Skandia Third Friday Dance

FRI Norwegian dance lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance with Folk Voice Duo, Birgit and Phil Ages, fiddle duo North & South, 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 (www.meetup.com/seattlethrillers/).

Northwest Dance Network

SAT Dance lesson, 7 p.m., dance to music by Stickshift Annie and Kimball and the Fugitives, 8 p.m. Saturday, Mercer Island VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E., Mercer Island; $15 (nwdance.net).

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club

SAT Folk dances from many countries, lesson, 7 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $8 (949-646-7082 or snoking.org).

Thriller Dance Workshops

PLAN AHEAD Get prepared for the Eastside “Thrill the World” Oct. 27, Redmond Town Center, four-week workshop to learn the dance in preparation, for ages eight and up, 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 29-Oct. 20, Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E., Redmond; $5-$7 (425-556-2314 or thrilltheworld.org/redmond/classes/).

Fall/Halloween events

Sammamish Valley Fall Harvest Celebration

FRI-SUN Autumn on the Farm, Crop Walk for Hunger, 9 a.m., farm market 10 a.m.-4 p.m., native plant sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m., kids’ activities 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 21 Acres, 13701 N.E. 171st St., Woodinville; Autumn Collections to Celebrate the Harvest quilt show and supplies, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Gathering Fabric Quilt Shop, 14450 Woodinville Redmond Road N.E.; music, art activities, craft sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Molbak’s, 13625 N.E. 175th St.; antique cider press, farm market, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Off the Branch Farm, 13404 Woodinville-Redmond Road N.E.; Fall Apples, apple press, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sammamish Valley Grange, 16215 140th Pl. N.E.; cider press, farm tours, farm market, noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Tonnemaker Valley Farm, 16215 140th Pl. N.E.; Open House, walking tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sammamish Valley Student Farm, 16215 140th Pl. N.E.; Art on the Farm for Kids activities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Grange Garden, 16215 140th Pl. N.E., Woodinville (sammamishvalley.org/).

Georgetown Morgue Haunted House

FRI-SAT Scary haunted attraction for ages 12 and older; Flashlight Fright Nights, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; regular hours 7 p.m.-midnight Sept. 28-29, 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).

Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival

SAT Giant pumpkin weigh-off, pony rides, carnival games, giant pumpkin carving demonstration, beer garden, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon (360-466-3821 or ChristiansonsNursery.com).

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, Bailey Farm, 12711 Springhetti Road, Snohomish (360-568-8826 or baileyveg.com/).

Craven Farm Fall Festival and Corn Maze

ONGOING Opening for the season Saturday, 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).

Fright Fest

PLAN AHEAD Open Sept. 28-Oct. 28; 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 Sept. 28-Oct. 28, Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way; $14.99-$30 (wildwaves.com/frightfest.php).

Fairs/Festivals

PARK(ing) Day Seattle in partnership with SDOT

FRI Seattleites temporarily turn on-street parking spaces into public places and rethink how streets can be used, part of international event to raise awareness about the importance of a walkable, livable, healthy city, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday at locations around Seattle (designinpublic.org/event/parking-day-2018).

Fremont Oktoberfest

FRI-SUN Fall beer festival, music, food trucks, Sunday Dogtoberfest, leashed dogs welcome Sunday only, CityDog Magazine Cover Dog Model Contest 3 p.m. Sunday ($10 entry fee); for ages 21+ only; fundraiser for Fremont Chamber of Commerce; 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, entrance at 3503 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $20-$45 (206-633-0422 or fremontoktoberfest.com).

Kirkland Oktoberfest

FRI-SUN German Oktoberfest biergarten, entertainment stages, games, German food, SportHaus to watch sports, costume contests, for ages 21+; 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday; Dog Day dogs allowed Sunday only, Wiener Dog Races for all ages, 1 p.m. Sunday, 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland; $20-$30 (oktoberfestkirkland.com).

Washington State Fair

FRI-SUN Final weekend of this year’s fair; carnival rides, concerts, 4H animals and displays, vendors, food; 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sept. 19-20; 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday; special attractions, Discover the Dinosaurs (additional $7/ages 3 and older); special events include Seattle Gals performances followed by calendar signing, 1:30 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Outpost 47 Stage; The Ultimate Tailgate Party to watch the Seahawks game, with activities, “Ultimate Fan” costume contest, 11 a.m. Sunday, Outpost 47; Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $11-$14, ages 5 and younger free (253-841-5045 or thefair.com/state-fair).

Seattle Children’s Festival

SAT Intergenerational, multicultural exchange with performances on five stages, Discovery Zone activities, dance and music workshops, vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion, Seattle; $10/person donation suggested (nwfolklife.org/seattlechildrensfestival).

Sustainable Ballard

SAT Learn about steps toward more sustainable living; cider pressing, farm animals, electric cars and bikes, solar cookers, music, food vendors, workshops on green energy, transportation options and local food, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave. N.W., Seattle (sustainableballard.org).

Luminata

SAT Lantern Shoppe opens featuring hand-decorated lanterns, 6:30 p.m. Saturday; Opening Ceremony and performance, 7:30 p.m., Aqua Theater; celebration of autumn equinox and arrival of autumn, bring lanterns, glowing umbrellas, luminous costumes and other beaming creations to parade around the lake, with music, performances, art installations, 8 p.m. Saturday, Green Lake Park, 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N., Seattle (fremontartscouncil.org/luminata).

Bite of Broadview

PLAN AHEAD Entertainment, food vendors, carnival rides, beer and wine garden, marketplace, kids’ zone, car show, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30, Christ the King Catholic School, 415 N. 117th St., Seattle (biteofbroadview.com).

Everett Sausage Fest

PLAN AHEAD Performances, Everett Idol contest, Bavarian Beer Garden, Dinner Haus, Wine Garden, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, bingo, kids’ activities, noon-midnight Sept. 28-29, noon-7 p.m. Sept. 30, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2619 Cedar St., Everett (everettsausagefest.com).

Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

PLAN AHEAD Classic sailboats and motorboats, some available for boarding, tours of Lake Union on historic fleet, educational exhibits, vendors, music, beer garden, food trucks; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 29-30, Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St., Seattle (cwb.org/events/festival/).

The Italian Festival

PLAN AHEAD Italian culture, Food Court and Vendor Market, grape stomping competition, cooking demonstrations, performances, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 30, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or festaseattle.com).

Food events

Rising Stars: Lady Grown, Lady Made

MON Showcase of female winemakers, owners and viticulturists, 4:30 p.m. Monday, World Trade Center, 2200 Alaskan Way, Seattle; $30 (206-441-5144 or wtcseattle.com/lady-made-lady-grown).

Oktoberfest Lunch Cruise

WED German cuisine, views of fall foliage, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Waterways Cruises, 2441 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; $33.46-$51.57 (206-223-2060 or waterwayscruises.com/oktoberfest-senior-lunch-cruise/).

Prosecco and Prosciutto Happy Hour

WED Prosecco cocktails paired with Prosciutto appetizers, portion of proceeds benefit Mary’s Place, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, 2200 Westlake Ave., Seattle; $35 by reservation, space limited (tuttabella.com/news-events/).

OktoberFest & Biergarten

SEPT. 27 Pints and snacks in back studio and garden space, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Brimmer & Heeltap, 425 N.W. Market St., Seattle (www.facebook.com/events/2135923293292171/?active_tab=about).

Unique Eats and Eateries of Seattle

SEPT. 27 Local writer discusses places to eat and other Seattle attractions, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Third Place Books Seward Park, 5041 Wilson Ave. S., Seattle (206-474-2200 or thirdplacebooks.com).

Oktoberfest Dinner with Odin Brewing Company

SEPT. 27 Bavarian five-course meal paired with beer, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Waterleaf Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Interurban, 223 Andover Park E., Tukwila; $100 (206-278-7800 or eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-dinner-with-odin-brewery-tickets-49313772822).

Northwest Tea Festival

PLAN AHEAD Sample teas from all over the world, presentations by tea authors and industry experts, tea and tea ware suppliers, vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle; $15, ages 11 and younger free (nwteafestival.com).

Gardening

Fall & Winter Interest

SAT Tips and tricks for fall color and winter interest, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville; free (425-334-2002 or sunnysidenursery.net/classes).

Master Gardener Foundation Speakers and Sale

SAT Plants for cool weather planting from Master Gardeners and specialty nurseries, information, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, free; speaker sessions 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., $15/both, individual sessions available day of event if space available, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue (mgfkc.org).

Hobbies

Camlann Village Days

SAT-SUN Low-key demonstrations and presentations on life in a 14th century English village, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $5 (camlann.org/village life.htm).

Cascade Gem & Mineral Show

SAT-SUN Gem and mineral show, kids’ activities, vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Green River Community College, 12401 S.E. 320th St., Auburn; free (cascademineralogicalsociety.org).

Koi Show and Sale

SAT-SUN Washington Koi and Water Garden Society display, judged show for amateur and professional koi breeders, fish sale, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline (206-5456-4851 or skynursery.com).

Car Shows, Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in

SUN VW Fall Fling 10 a.m. Sunday, Triple XXX Root Beer Drive-In, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah (triplexrootbeer.com).

Museum events

Bellweather

FRI-SUN New work by 50+ artists, performances and special events, Friday-Sunday, downtown Bellevue venues (bellevuearts.org).

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

SAT Smithsonian Magazine offers tickets online for admission for two people to one museum, including MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry), Seattle Art Museum, MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture), Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Washington State History Museum and many more, Saturday (smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2018/).

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, museum train cars, exhibits, Victorian-era depot, 11 a.m.-4:25 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $10-$20 (425-888-3030 or trainmuseum.org).

“WW1 America”

ONGOING West Coast premiere of exhibit with artifacts, images and multimedia presentations on America during the World War I era, 1914-1919, at the museum through Feb. 10; MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; $15.95-$19.95, ages 14 and younger free (206-324-1126 or mohai.org).

Paddle sports

Dragon Boat Paddling

SAT-WED 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, Saturday-Wednesday, Kenmore Air, 950 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle; (seattleflyingdragons.org).

Park events

National Parks/State Park free entrance day

SAT National Public Lands Day Saturday, free admission at National Parks (nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm) and Washington State Parks (discoverpass.wa.gov/136/State-Parks-Free-Days).

Remlinger Farms Country Fair Fun Park

SAT-SUN Farm animals, entertainment, rides and attractions for children, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $14.95-$17.11 (425-333-4135 or remlingerfarms.com).

Seattle Japanese Garden

ONGOING Fall color in formal garden, winding paths and benches, water, lanterns, bridges, plants; noon-6 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., Seattle; $4-$8 (206-684-4725 or seattlejapanesegarden.org).

Evening Nature Walk

PLAN AHEAD Adults-only, one mile hike to explore nocturnal species, bring a flashlight or headlamp, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; free, preregister (425-452-4195).

Performances

United Nations International Day of Peace

FRI Peace-themed music for singalong, art corner, planting Rotary Peace Pole, speakers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue (bellevuerotary.net).

Washington State Fair Concert Series

FRI-SUN Macklemore, 7:30 p.m. Friday; Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, 7:30 Saturday; Rascal Flatts, 7:30 p.m. Sunday3, Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $30-$110 (thefair.com/).

Running

Family Fitness Day

PLAN AHEAD 5K, 10K, 15K, kids dash, Obstacle Dash, 10 a.m. Sept. 29, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $3-$45 (magnusonseries.org).

Sales/Shopping

Fall Garage Sale

FRI-SAT Garage sale, antiques, food, live music, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, car show Saturday, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon; $3 (360-416-1350 or skagitcounty.net/garagesale).

Schack-toberfest: Glass Pumpkin Festival

FRI-SUN Sale of hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds handcrafted in the Schack glassblowing studio, hours vary, Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett (425-259-5050 or schack.org/events/schack-toberfest/).

Pike Place Market Artisan Spotlight

SAT Meet Market potters, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle (pikeplacemarket.org).

Friends of the Skyway Library Book Sale

SAT All proceeds support library programming and services; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Skyway Library, 12601 76th Ave. S., Seattle (206-772-5541 or kcls.org).

Friends of Shoreline Library Book Sale

SAT-SUN Most books $1 or less, $4/bag on Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Shoreline Library, 345 N.E. 175th St., Shoreline (206-362-7550 or kcls.org).

Special interest

U.N. International Day of Peace Labyrinth Walk

FRI Walk a labyrinth to reflect on peace, 7 p.m. Friday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 6211 N.E. 182nd St., Kenmore; free (redeemer-kenmore.org/event/labyrinth-walk-on-international-day-of-peace/).

Super Hero Party

FRI Come dressed as a superhero, games, cape making, for all ages, 6 p.m. Friday, Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle; $2/person or $6/family (206-684-7481).

Seattle/King County Clinic

FRI-SUN Healthcare professionals and volunteers provide physicals, dental and vision care, immunizations, lab tests and more, first-come first-served by numbered tickets available at 5 a.m. daily, 6:30 a.m. Friday-Sunday, KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., Seattle (206-684-7200 or seattlecenter.org/skcclinic).

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

FRI-OCT. 14 Ceiling paintings from Rome’s Sistine Chapel reproduced using state of the art technology, explore the artwork up close; launch party, 7 p.m. Friday, then noon-8:30 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).

Fake News Survival Guide

TUE How to stay informed and sort fake news from fact-based news, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; (206-386-4636 or spl.org).

Tours

Trackless Trolley Bus Excursion

FRI Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association three-hour tour of Pioneer Square, Broadway, lower Queen Anne and the University District on historic trolleys, with stops for photos and snacks, 7 p.m. Friday, Second Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle; $5 cash, no ORCA, Metro transfers, tickets, or passes accepted (206-477-0460 or mehva.org).

Travel events

Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Classes

SAT Basque Region of Spain and France, 10 a.m. Saturday, Rick Steves Travel Center, 130 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; free, preregistration required (ricksteves.com/about-us/events-calendar).

Walks

Cle Elum town and trail walk

SAT Volkssport 10K and 6K walks through historic town and along Coal Mines Rail Trail, start anytime 8 a.m.-noon, finish by 4 p.m. Saturday, Cle Elum City Park, 615 W. Second St., Cle Elum (centralwasunstriders.weebly.com/event-walks.html).

Olympia Walk in the Park

SAT Capitol Volkssport Club 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K walks through parks, start anytime 10 a.m.-1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. Saturday, Priest Point Park, 2600 E. Bay Dr. N.E., Olympia (capitolvolkssportclub.org).

Tragedy of the Commons: A walking tour of the Seattle Commons Project

SUN Atlas Obscura Society and Street Sounds Ecology host walking tour of the failed Seattle Commons proposed redevelopment plan for South Lake Union that was voted down, 1 p.m. Sunday, Denny Park, 100 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $30, space limited (atlasobscura.com/events/tragedy-of-the-commons).

Workshops

Ask An Architect: Navigating Your Building Project

SAT AIA architects provide overview of the design and construction process for home design or remodel including budget and schedule, hiring the right team, make the most of any project, 9 a.m. Saturday, National Building, 1010 Western Ave., Seattle; $25-$40 (206-448-4938 or aiaseattle.org/askanarchitect).

Save Your Photos Day

PLAN AHEAD Resources for what you can do to safeguard your memories before disasters or accidents occur, tips on how to organize loose photos, scan and safeguard your photos/memorabilia, backup options for digital photos, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 29, Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island; free (206-778-2070 or events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eflabxh474d0738f&oseq=&c=&ch=).