Let the music take over and enjoy the World Rhythm Festival at the Rainer Arts Center on Friday and then at Columbia Park on Saturday and Sunday. This event is free and loaded with live music, drum circles, workshops, and of course, plenty of dancing. You can find more details

Saturday is the . This event is free and will have hands-on activities that will teach families about sustainability and the role it plays in the future. There will also be a guided tour and pop-up chats for quick information sessions.

Earth Day weekend activities in Seattle area

Earth Day celebrations continue this weekend. There’s a from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The is putting on their energy block party at the PUD Headquarters in Everett, and it’s the Park, which will have educational activities and a beach walk. These events are free and open to families, but I do suggest seeing if you should RSVP.

There’s a street festival in White Center on Saturday. It’s the, and here you will learn more about the Khmer community through food, music, fashion, and more. There will also be games and plenty more fun. You’ll want to head to White Center between 15th and 16th Avenue Southwest on Saturday to find the fun.

Art exhibits, flea markets

It’s a weekend full of art in Olympia during the spring edition of Over 100 artists’ exhibits will be available to enjoy, and that means paintings, sculptures, music, dancing, comedy, circus art, drama, and not to mention all the other art forms that you can check out. There will also be a hands-on activity area, an arts market, and some special processions as well. This art walk is on both Saturday and Sunday.

Over 200 vendors will be selling their goods at the Quality Flea Center on Capitol Hill this weekend during the . The event’s website describes it as “The Pacific Northwest’s favorite underground shopping experience”. There will also be music and drinks, and this runs all weekend long.

Here’s an event sent to me by a listener.

If you are up for a drive to the coast this weekend, the 2025 is this weekend, and it’s the perfect event for the seafood fan in your life. There’s clam digging and cleaning lessons, chowder tasting, oyster shucking contests, cook-offs offs and plenty more. This event runs Saturday and Sunday.

There are lots of things to do this weekend and only so much time—what do you have going on? Let me know at pholden@kiroradio.com.

If the sunshine already has you dreaming of summer days at the State Fair, good news—those dreams are springing to life at the Washington State Spring Fair! Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Fair has all your classic favorites plus high-octane fun like monster truck rides, demolition derby mayhem, and monster truck shows.

There’s also plenty of family-friendly entertainment, including rides, animal shows, and, of course, your favorite indulgent fair food.

runs this weekend and next.

While the rain and wind might have impacted the cherry blossoms, that won’t stop the . This free event is at the Seattle Center today through Sunday, and throughout the weekend, you’ll see art, cooking demonstrations, Japanese Wrestling, and music. Check out the Seattle Center website for a schedule and more details.

Underground tour and even more flowers

One surprising thing I learned after moving to Seattle? There’s an entire city hidden beneath our streets!

If you’re looking to dive into some fascinating local history, the Beneath the Streets Underground History Tour is back in action. Guided walking tours have resumed, giving you the chance to explore Seattle’s underground passageways while learning how the city has changed—and continues to evolve—through the eyes of a local expert.��You can get tickets

We are still celebrating the spring flowers and Sunday in Tacoma you’ll be able to see decorated boats and more as part of the Daffodil Marine Festival and Parade! The boats take off from the Tacoma Yacht Club and, from there, folks will be able to catch a view of the parade along Ruston Waterway and the Dune Peninsula Park. The parade starts at 11:30 AM and you can get more details

Speaking of flowers, the is also underway and runs through the month!

Don’t miss the Mariners, Kraken, or Reign

The sports calendar continues to be jammed packed and we got a lot of home games this weekend.

The Mariners have a weekend series against the Texas Rangers, there’s a promo item for EACH game this weekend, so check out the team’s website and pick your favorite. The Kraken take on the St. Louis Blues Saturday at 7, The Seattle Reign have a home match tonight at 4:30, but if pro sports aren’t your thing WWE Friday Night Smackdown is tonight at Climate Pledge arena. Tickets are still available for all of these events!

Record Store Day

If you are someone who collects records or has their eyes on a special record, you’ll want to keep an eye out on all the Record Store Day deals! There are TONS of awesome shops to check out around our region, my recommendations are Easy Street Records in West Seattle and Sonic Boom in Ballard. Plan ahead and make sure you know when and where to get those special items! Record Store Day is Saturday and you can find information about record store day

If arts and crafts are your thing, Hanger 30 at Magnuson Park will be the place you want to be this weekend. has returned and here you will find over 100 artists showing off their work, workshops, food trucks and plenty more. Show off your work, or learn a new skill Saturday and Sunday from 10-5.

Lots of things to do this weekend and only so much time… what do you have going on? Let me know at pholden@kiroradio.com

There are multiple fields of flowers to check out as well as plenty of other activities for all ages. You’ll want to make sure the flowers are blooming before you go, but the annual Tulip Parade takes place on Saturday at 2 p.m. and you won’t want to miss it. Get ready for the parade at the KidZone and see our furry friends join in on the fun during the Daffodil Pet Parade! You can get .

That’s not the only festival celebrating flowers this weekend. In Pierce County, the has returned and the big event, the Daffodil Parade will take place at different times across the region on Saturday. Things kick off in Tacoma at 10:15, then the floats head to Puyallup, Sumner and Orting.

There’s a night market going down on Saturday from 3-10 in Magnuson Park at Hanger 30. It’ll have your usual, tasty food, live music and oh yeah wrestling! is a 21 and up event that has over 100 vendors, a margarita bar and luchador wrestling from 8-10.

Kid friendly events this weekend around Seattle

If you’re looking for something more for the kids this weekend, you will have plenty of options.

At the Washington State Convention Center this weekend you can take a trip back to the prehistoric era with ! It hosts over 80 “true to life” dinosaurs as well as shows and crafts, a bounce house and so much more!

The Seattle Center hosts the International Children’s Friendship Festival on Saturday and Sunday! This event is free and highlights art, music and dances from across the world as well as displays that will teach kids about other cultures and science. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monster Jam is taking over Lumen Field on Saturday at 5 p.m. Expect high flying stunts, big loud cars and plenty of fun! Tickets are .

A weekend of improv

It’s also a weekend full of improv from Bandit Theater!

There’s a wide variety of shows being put on at a few locations in Seattle and in Tacoma. There’s comedy shows based on first dates, couples quiz shows,�� and even improv battles! Visit the Bandit Theater to pick a show and location. Shows are running throughout the weekend.

What’s going on in your neighborhood? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com

Are you looking to take your karaoke skills to the next level? Then you should enter SMASH Karaoke in Tacoma on Saturday. There will be live judges, cash prizes, and all the fun of belting out a tune. This is going down at Edison Square; doors open at 7. Arrive early to improve your chances of being selected to perform, and bring your game!

Holi celebrations continue this weekend in downtown Seattle and Phinney Ridge. Holi��is a major��Hindu festival celebrated as the��Festival of Colors,��Love,��Equality��and��Spring. At the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheater, it’s Happy Holi 2025, and there will, of course, be plenty of colors to cover your friends and family in, but there will be live music, dancing, raffles, and food. The event is free to attend, but there will be food and color to purchase, and all proceeds go towards #FeedTheNeed, which serves meals to those in need. In Phinney Ridge at the Phinney Center, the colored powder will be flying, the tasty treats will be a plenty and there will be a showcase of famous dances, including some from Bollywood! If you are heading to one of these celebrations, make sure you are wearing clothes you won’t mind getting messy and stained!

French Fest will be taking over the Seattle Center Armory to celebrate French-speaking cultures, including live music, wine tasting, and plenty of activities for the kids. One of the key events? The best baguette and croissant contest! This is Sunday from 11-5. Get details and more information at seattlecenter.com

Weekend events showcase wide array of topics

It’s the Persian New Year and celebrations are taking place at Town Hall Seattle this weekend. It’s the 5th annual Nowruz (no-ruz) celebration and here you will find live performances, displays to inform about the Persian culture and activities for all ages. This event is free and starts at noon on Sunday.

It’s the 20th anniversary of the Found Footage Festival. This is where comedians Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher go through their collection of over 13,000 VHS tapes and show you all the crazy stuff they have. This year will be a special version of the show, highlighting their all-time favorite finds! This is going down on Sunday at 7 at SIFF Cinema Uptown.

In Georgetown on Saturday, it is Georgetown’s Bites and Sites. This event highlights tons of tasty food from the neighborhood and also helps fund neighborhood events put on by the Georgetown Business Association. You’ll stop by the ticket booth to pick up tickets you’ll exchange for food or other special items throughout the area! Over 30 businesses are offering specials, so why not enjoy everything Georgetown has to offer? Get more details at georgetownseattle.org

The Monroe Community band reached out to me and wanted to let you all know that there is a free concert at the Wagner PAC on Saturday at 7. This will be an all wind band, so a twist on the usual concert setting! More details are available at monroecommunityband.org

Plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend, how will you? Let me know at��paulh@kiroradio.com

St. Patrick’s Day

Monday is St. Patrick’s Day, which means there’s lots to do this weekend. The is at the Seattle Center Saturday and Sunday. The 54th Annual will take over downtown Seattle on Saturday afternoon, starting at 4th Avenue and James Street, then traveling to Westlake Park.

Finally, on Sunday, it is the ! This 5K race features a costume contest, a post-dash bash, the leprechaun lap, and plenty more. You can find details and register at .

Swap meet in Capitol Hill

There’s a swap meet going on Capitol Hill this weekend at a former QFC on 15th Ave. E near Volunteer Park. This monthly meet-up brings 45 vendors, artists, neighborhood businesses, and more. You never know what you might find. Search CHASM at on Facebook for more details.

Hindu celebrations in Bellevue

There’s a Holi festival in downtown Bellevue on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Holi is a Hindu celebration known as the festival of colors and serves as a celebration of spring. At downtown Bellevue Park, there will be live music, colors to cover yourself, friends and family, and tasty treats! Get more details at .

Birding and bird-watching

One thing we know for sure about Washington is that we live in a state full of natural beauty, especially when it comes to birds. Birding has been rising in popularity, and if you are a fan of getting outside and studying our flying friends, you’ll want to check out , the Northwest Birding festival going on this weekend. There’s a wide variety of events planned — some that may fill up — but there’s something for bird fans, young and old, including a live raptor presentation. Details are available at .

Quilting shows at Evergreen State Fairgrounds

If quilts and quilting are more your thing, Monroe will be the place to be this weekend. There will be 400 quilts on display, as well as demonstrations for you to learn new tips and tricks at the Quilters Anonymous Annual Quilt Show. This is going down at the . There will be vendors selling all the goods you might need to make your next big project. More information at .

Seattle’s sports offerings

If you want to catch some professional sports this weekend, Seattle Reign FC is back in action with the season kicking off on Saturday against the NJ/NYC Gotham FC at Lumen Field. That’s at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, at Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken take the ice tonight against the Utah Hockey Club and again on Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets. Tickets are still available for all the action!

Plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend, how will you? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com

Emerald City Comic Con is back and rolling through the weekend. Panels, cosplay, games, and plenty of shopping to do! This is Pop Culture perfection going on in downtown Seattle at the convention center. Day passes are still .

Special guests will include John Boyega (Star Wars), Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Rogue One), and Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead, Army of Darkness).

St. Patrick’s Day starts early

St. Patrick’s Day might still be a little bit away, but there are multiple Irish events throughout the weekend.

Seattle Irish Week is in full swing this weekend as the Emerald City Irish Film Festival at the Pacific Science Center and there’s an Irish Soda Bread Baking contest on Saturday at TS McHughs.

In Tacoma at Freighthouse Square there will be over 40 vendors, leprechaun photos tasty treats and more at the 4th Annual Irish Festival. This is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Seafood paradise

If you are feeling up for an adventure and got a hankering for some seafood, the Penn Cove Mussel Fest is this weekend!

Enjoy a bunch of tasty treats from the sea with the Mussel Mingle on Friday, the Chowder tasting on Saturday and Sunday and learn more about how Mussel farming is done with the Mussel Farm Boat tours.

Not every event needs a ticket so get all the details .

Get fit this weekend

Seattle Fitness week has begun and it is the perfect way to find your next gym or workout class. If you buy the Seattle Fitness Week Pass, you will be able to enjoy unlimited workout and fitness classes at the participating gyms, which is around 30.

This means you can find the gym, class, and instructor that will help you crush your fitness goals! Check out the details .

Birthday weekend

The Northwest African American Museum is throwing a birthday party this weekend celebrating 17 years! This is going on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the celebration will include arts and craft projects, giveaways, sweet treats and plenty more! Get details .

Keep an eye on the forecast and get outside on Sunday for a free day at the Washington State Parks! In honor of Billy Frank Jr’s birthday this weekend, no Discovery Pass is needed at popular outdoor areas this Sunday. Who is Billy Frank Jr? He was a Native American environmental leader and advocate of treaty rights.

Go for a swim?

The Cold ones will be flowing after a cold plunge on Alki beach this weekend! The Polar Plunge is back raising money for Special Olympics and after you take dip warm up at the heated beer hall, the food truck rodeo and plenty more! Don’t forget your costumes! Get more details .

What are you getting into this weekend? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com

Collectibles for all sorts of collectors

If you are a collector looking to add some vintage goodies to your collection, there are two perfect events for you this weekend. Hosted by the DoubleTree Suites in Southcenter, the Seattle Miniature Show brings more than 40 dealers to show off a wide variety of miniatures and doll houses. Admission is $8, but according to the event’s website, they are not set up for debit or credit cards, so make sure to bring some cash. The event is on Saturday and Sunday. More details can be found on the Seattle Miniature Show’s��.

If pop culture is more your thing, vintage toys, collectibles and comics are going to be on display and for sale at the . The event is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett. This is the first toy show of the year, and an early bird option is available for those who want a first look at what’s available. Check out the event’s for more details.

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An expo for sewing phenoms

If you are someone who loves crafts and sewing, the Sewing and Stitchery Expo is underway at the in Puyallup. There are more than 400 booths alongside hundreds of daily classes for you to learn a new skill or find inspiration for your next project. You can get details and tickets at the fair’s .

Mardi Gras is coming up next week, and to celebrate, the Fremont Arts Council is putting on the Sunday at 12 p.m. Create your own float by customizing a toy truck to be part of the fun! There will be live music, costumes, dancing and plenty of creative creations. This event is family-friendly, beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Evanston Plaza. Get more details at .

Seattle Cocktail Week (and other beverage-themed events) is back

If you are a fan of adult beverages, you might have a reason to try something new. begins, and according to the event’s website, the best bars in the city are partnering up with the world’s greatest liquor brands to come together to create tasty concoctions. There will be special events, classes and more than 200 spirits to try. Details are available at .

In Tacoma, the focus is on the cold ones as begins Friday. This week-long event will be serving up pints and special events throughout the city, including a kickoff party at Tacoma’s oldest Brewery, . In addition to the fun, there will be a beach clean-up this weekend, a food drive and classes on the science of beer! Get more details at Tacoma Beer Week’s .

Earn your sweet treat this weekend at the . There are three different distances to race and, once you hit the finish line, you’ll enjoy tasty hot chocolate and other treats as well as live music and lots of vendors. You also don’t have to race to check out the Hot Chocolate Expo, which is going down at the Seattle Center on Saturday. Get more details at the run’s .

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Film Awards Party

Celebrate the biggest night in film at the Grand Cinema for the . There will be local celebrities hosting the event alongside raffles and costumes. Your ticket will also get you a complimentary beverage or snack. Get details and more on .

So many things to do this weekend and such little time, what do you have going on? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com

The Northwest Flower and Garden Festival has returned to the Seattle Convention Center! Get ideas for your spring-cleaning plans and set your yard up for a summer of entertaining and soaking up the sun. You’ll see plenty of design ideas and your chance to pick up just about everything you need to take care of your garden or yard. Get details and tickets at .

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Weekend events include Lunar New Year at the CID

The Chinatown-International District is hosting a free Lunar New Year celebration at Hing Hay Park this weekend. There will be plenty of vendors, and the event’s website says there will be over 40 food walk destinations to enjoy while soaking in live music and dancing. This is going on Saturday from 11 to 4. More details are available at . Also, this weekend is the Chinese Expulsion Remembrance Rally and March in the International District. This will also start at Hing Hay Park at 10 AM on Saturday.

Enjoy old movies with a twist! Jet City Improv is putting on Twisted Flicks! This has been a program since 1997, and the idea is to take old “B” movies and combine them with improv, music, and lots more. This weekend’s movie is Masters of the Universe and will be on Saturday at 7:30 PM at the UHeights Auditorium. Get tickets and details at .

Short films for Oscar season

Enjoy the Oscar-nominated Short Films at the Grand Cinema this weekend, there’s three different compilations of films across different showtimes throughout the weekend. You can get details on the films, which movies are in each compilation and get tickets at .

Here’s a cool event for you and the kids: the 32nd Washington State Train Show and Marketplace at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds! There will be impressive model train displays and layouts, workshops that will sharpen your skills as a model maker, and, of course, plenty of vendors to buy things to add to your collection. Not only will there be plenty to see, but this is also a fundraising event for the Snohomish County 4-H Foundation. This event is free for those nine and younger, and tickets and more information are available at . This is running on Saturday and Sunday.

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Let’s do a rapid fire round of Valentine’s Day events going on: recommended by our lead producer David Burbank, catch the classic Sleepless in Seattle at throughout the weekend, a perfect dinner and a movie idea.

At the Day 1 Playfield from 11-2 today you can build your own flower arrangement and make a handmade card for your valentine. Maybe your night is taking you to Pike Place Market for dinner on the water, enjoy some laughs at the Comedy of Love Improv show at located right by the gum wall.

Hit the ice at the for the Valentine’s Day Public Skate. There will be love songs, romantic lighting and a free dessert from 32 Bar and Grill with purchase of an entrée. There are SO MANY more date night ideas and things going on tonight, but remember, it’s all about spending time with the person or people you care about, grab some flowers, write a nice card and spend some time together.

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You can get out and support some good causes this weekend. On the Evergreen Coast in Ilwaco (ILL-WA-CO), there’s a There will be vendors and an art market as well as the big star of the show, the crab races.

This event supports the Ilwaco Fire Department and the Hook and Ladder Company, which provides fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical care and hazardous materials response for the city, as well as fire safety programs. Get more details on

If you love chowder, you’ll want to head to the It’s time for the Green Gig chowder social. Once there you’ll enjoy chowders from local chefs with flavor profiles from across the country. There will be live music and silent auctions as well, all raising money for early childhood education. You can get more details on the

Here’s something sent to me from a listener. Local artists and vendors will be selling homemade goods at This is going down Saturday and Sunday and has over 175 vendors and the idea is all about exploration and discovery. The layout of the event encourages you to see as much as possible and will highlight small local businesses, activities for you to make and take, art installations a photo booth and plenty more. This is at Magnuson Park ��Hanger 30 and is free to attend. More details are available on

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As Black History Month continues, there are numerous events happening each weekend. Sunday at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington it is the third annual This is a celebration of local black artists and is a fundraiser for the Family First Community Center. Not only will there be art, but food as well from a variety of local vendors as well. Get tickets and details on the for the 3rd Annual Black Makers & Creatives Art Exhibit.

Just a slice of all the cool things going on this weekend, if you know about cool things going on then you gotta let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com.

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I got to check out the Ice Box Arcade last week and not only was it a perfect spot for kids (until 8) I learned that every Friday night there is a Pinball tournament. It’s a $5 buy-in with sign-ups starting at 8:15 and games starting at 8:45 p.m. sharp. Get rules and details on .

Starting this weekend at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is the Sound Off Showcase. This is where the young musicians of our region have the chance to take the stage and show off their skills. This is the 25th edition of Sound Off and there will be alumni performances each weekend. The show starts at 8 p.m. and there are more tickets and details available on .

That’s not the only way to support the young folks of our region. Saturday in Pierce County it’s the Tacoma Children’s Business Fair. There will be 50 booths run by young entrepreneurs aged 5 to 17 selling food, art, toys and lots more. This will be at the Waterfront Market and you can get more details on the .

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Celebrate Anti-Valentine’s Day this weekend

Does the sappiness of the Valentine’s Day season get you down? Maybe you are celebrating yourself this year, well the Snohomish Library will be the place to be Friday from 4-5 p.m. with its Anti-Valentines Day event. According to the city’s website, you’ll come up with your own candy heart sayings for singles, talk about your favorite breakup songs and even make black duct tape roses. Get more details on the .

If you are feeling charitable this weekend, need a workout and want to embrace the weather, check out the Cupid’s Undie Run. After a warm-up with some adult beverages, you’ll strip down to your skivvies, jog it out for about a mile then celebrate with a dance party. The proceeds will support The Children’s Tumor Foundation which looks to help those affected by NF, which is a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Get details and register on the .

Are you new to the city of Seattle? Or maybe you want to learn more about the place you call home. Well, Saturday is Seattle Welcome Day at Town Hall in Seattle. According to the event’s website, you’ll group up with fellow newcomers and will be guided to help craft your vision for your Seattle life. Get tickets and details on .

If you or someone in your family is a fan of anime, then the Washington State Fairgrounds is where you will want to be this weekend. Everything from the voices and creators behind your favorite characters, to panels and vendors to check out. Plus, you know people will be dressed up in creative cosplay. You can check out for more information.

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Catch some X-treme Ice Racing

We’ve all been dealing with slick road conditions all week long, but driving on ice is the name of the game at X-treme International Ice Racing. These drivers from across the world will be putting the pedal to the metal on an oval track of ice with studded tires and get this NO BRAKES. This going on at the Angel of the Winds Arena and you can get tickets and details on .

There are also a few shows going on this weekend and I don’t mean music or dance. The is underway this weekend at Lumen Field and at the Seattle Convention Center the will be taking place throughout the weekend. Also at the Seattle Convention Center this weekend is the . Lots of things to see before the weather gets warm.

With the Super Bowl this weekend, make sure you are checking with your favorite spot to eat or local watering hole for big game specials.

As always, if you know of cool stuff going on, let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com.

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Just in time for a cold winter weekend, the has arrived in Fremont! On Saturday and Sunday, there will be 16 restaurants offering bowls of tasty, warm goodness! Make sure you pick up your soup passport so you can collect stamps as you go, get eight stamps and get a prize from Fremont Mischief. has more details.

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Black History Month at MoPop

(MoPop) is starting Black History Month on Saturday with the program Black History Month: Black Beyond. This program runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., focusing on black artists and their contributions to science fiction and sci-fi cinema.

There will be pop-up exhibitions, a screening of Men in Black (complete with trivia) and Ashanti Davis will lead a Black Science Fiction Talk. Your ticket to MoPop will get you into this event. Get more details on its .

Local Love Month at Pike Place Market

Has it been a while since your last trip to ? Stop by on Saturday for Local Appreciation Day! This is the third edition of this event and kicks off at the market. While you shop, buskers will provide live music, there will be artist demonstrations including pop-up murals and Market Bingo — a new way to explore the market with a fun game. Spend $50 or more and you’ll receive a Pike Place Market pin and water bottle, while supplies last. You can get more details at .

The WA sportsmen’s show

In Tacoma, if you consider yourself a sportsman, you’ll want to head to the Washington State Fair Events Center for the ! Here, you will find everything in the world of hunting, fishing and outdoor sports. There will be plenty of demonstrations and hands-on activities, including an archery challenge for prizes and a one-of-a-kind indoor river full of live steelhead. Sharpen your skills and get ready to get outdoors by visiting its .

Lunar New Year celebrations continue this weekend at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. There will be multiple lion dances as well as a live illustrated storytime and a community sculpture project. This is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets and details are available on .

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Are you someone with a green thumb or a seed collection? Well, you can swap those seeds, talk gardening with fellow gardeners and enjoy some tasty food made from local seeds! A couple of rules to keep in mind: make sure your seeds are labeled with crop and variety name and date, and make sure they aren’t too old to plant — 2022 or after. This is going down at the on Saturday from 1-4 p.m.

2025 is in full swing and the fun has only just begun, do you have something cool coming up? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com.

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How good are you at jigsaw puzzles? Do you think you are particularly speedy when it comes to solving them? You’ll want to head to the DuPont community center for the Speed Puzzle Competition! Not only will you work with your team of four, there will be a diner-themed dinner and a puzzle swap. A fee of $40 will cover teams that include folks ages 10 and up. Plus, there are prizes for winning. Visit to get more details.

Enthusiasts can celebrate the mascot of the Pacific Northwest, Sasquatch, at the 2025 edition of sQuatch Fest. This is happening at the in Longview and features presentations from Sasquatch experts, vendors, educational activities, movies and a Kids Cave for the young explorers. The event started Friday and continues Saturday. Those curious can get details and tickets at and tickets through .

Celebrate the new year with these Seattle weekend events

New Year Celebrations also continue this weekend. At Seattle Center, specifically the Armory Food and Event Hall, is . There will be lion dances, food and a health fair for those who want to start the year off right. This is both Saturday and Sunday and is free to attend.

On Sunday at Westlake Park in Seattle, revelers can celebrate the Year of the Snake with a lion dance. Also, there will be giveaways and free drinks and treats while they last. This is also a free event and the fun begins at 11 a.m. More details are available at .

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The famous Harlem Globetrotters are back in town at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle Sunday. Don’t miss out on all the trick shots, big-time dunks and the craziest ball handling skills in the game of basketball. Parents: This is a perfect way to spend an afternoon downtown with the family. Head to to get details and tickets for Sunday’s show. The Globetrotters will also perform in Everett next Friday, Jan. 31, and in Kent on Sunday, Feb. 2.

More Seattle weekend events: Go shopping and have a bite

For those folks who are looking to do a little shopping this weekend, the is happening in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood. This monthly event takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month. There will be plenty of antique and vintage goods to browse, plus goods made by local vendors. In addition, there will be drinks served by event partners. So, attendees will be able to sip while they shop. Get more details at .

The takes place in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and this edition is the Winter Feast. That means lots of food trucks, patio heaters and a covered space so no one has to worry if any rain shows up. If it has been a while since you’ve been to Fremont, pay the troll a visit and do a little shopping.

There’s lots more going on this weekend and the upcoming weekends as well. If you know of something cool going on, let me know!

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At the Saturday, revelers can celebrate the Lunar New Year with the 2025 Lunar New Year Fair. It’s the Year of the Snake and the celebrations include an outdoor lion dance, indoor craft fair, calligraphy lessons and a new Kidsplace exhibit. There’s a mix of free and ticketed events so get details and make your RSVPs at .

For more Lunar New Year celebrations, there is also a Tết Market at Little Saigon Creative Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a lion dance, a paper flower workshop and plenty of local businesses to check out and support. There are more events going on over the weekend. Head to to get more information.

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��in Seattle is putting on a benefit concert for those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California Sunday. Some acts include Shaina Shepherd, Smokey Brights and plenty more. They are asking for a $15 donation to act as a ticket and doors will open at 6 p.m. Check out some great tunes while supporting those dealing with and recovering from the wildfires.

In Tacoma, pull out a favorite onesie for the official . This is a ticketed event, but a ticket will include a couple of drinks, no cover at the participating bars, drink and food specials and lots more. What better reason to dress up as a unicorn than this? It’s called Tacoma’s coziest night of the year and tickets are available by Details are also on .

SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY (plus Friday and Saturday) Monster Jam heads to the Tacoma Dome. See the high-flying big wheels and cheer along with fellow motorheads throughout the weekend, a perfect afternoon for those folks who have kids who love cars. Get tickets and more details at .

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and there are lots of ways to give back to the community through a service day. United Way of King County has multiple projects to help out with, you can see a huge list and sign up to help at .

In Tacoma, the Tacoma Parks Service is cleaning up three parks: Titlow, Point Defiance and Swan Creek Park. For those who are interested in helping there, visit to sign up. There are also MLK celebrations and presentations at Garfield High School and at the . State and national parks will also be waiving entrance fees in celebration of the holiday.

Are you cooking up something cool for this weekend or sometime in 2025? Let me know at PaulH@kiroradio.com.

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Start the year off by enjoying some local art. There are art walks going on throughout the weekend. Friday is the Belltown art walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday you can check out art in Ballard from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and in Georgetown from noon to 10 p.m.

OrcaCon is this weekend and no it is not about our beloved aquatic friends, it’s all about board games. According to the event’s website, OrcaCon is a “cozy inclusive tabletop games convention with a focus in diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.” All weekend long you can play tons of games, meet new friends, check out panels and lots more. This is going down at the DoubleTree Sea-Tac Friday through Sunday, get tickets and details on .

The Pop Up or Pop Out Market is going down at the Made Space in Downtown Seattle. This will be your chance to support local creators with offerings of food, fashion, jewelry, books, art, beauty products and plenty more. This event is free and why not start the new year off by finding a new local business to support?

If you are heading up to Crystal Mountain to hit the slopes on Saturday, the Kraken are taking over. There’s going to be an on-site scavenger hunt, raffles, games and a watch party as the Kraken battle the Buffalo Sabres. If you wear your Kraken gear, you can get 15% off retail, food and beverage purchases. You can get more details .

At the Fremont Abbey Arts Center Friday night it will be a night of yoga and reflection during Inward and Outward. The event’s website describes this as a guided experience with meditative yoga, reflective writing and lighthearted embodiment practice with live ambient soundscapes to set the vibe. Everyone is going through those new year feels, so why not connect with yourself and your community through this event. They do say you’ll need to bring some cozy support for your knees, like a yoga mat, blanket or pad, a notebook and pencil and easy to move in clothes. Get more details on .

If you need to put on the dancing shoes and shake off the work week there are quite a few theme nights. The Nectar Lounge in Fremont is throwing a 90s theme prom party starting at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday night the theme is a 2010s Tumblr party. The Taylor Swift Tribute band 13 til Midnight is taking the stage on Sunday at the Royal Room. There’s a trio of singers and a full band that will take you through Swift’s iconic discography and is a perfect night for the Swifties. The early show is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 8 pm show. You can details on the dance parties on and more about 13 til Midnight on .

How are you getting into the groove this new year? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com.

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Have you ever wanted to watch a movie but got so bogged down by the amount of options that you just ended up watching nothing or settling for the same movie time and time again? Why not leave your next movie night up to the folks at the Beacon Theater in Columbia City. They run an event called Secret Cinema, and it’s totally free, first come first serve. The catch? You won’t know what movie you are going to see until the show is about to start. It’s not just big blockbusters either, The Beacon’s website says movies from all over the world, from different time periods, you never know what you might find. You could watch something new Saturday at 10 pm. Get more details on .

It’s not too late to catch the lights in Tacoma. There are a few places holding their final weekends, including the , the and . Fantasy Lights is a two-mile drive that has over 300 light displays, at Ice Lights you can not only hit the rink for some skating, but there are also ice bumper cars, snow falling in the rink and plenty more.

The Tacoma Light Trail has just begun and you just missed the kickoff party earlier this week, however, that doesn’t mean you are completely out of luck. There will be a series of events this weekend and throughout next week, including the Illuminated Ballroom event going on tomorrow. According to the event’s website, Saturday will be an evening of visual and auditory delight at the Court House Square. The trail itself is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., is free and can be walked or driven. Don’t miss out on the QR codes at the light locations which will pair music and poetry with the lights. Get more details on .

It’s going to be a weekend of laughs at the Crocodile during the Wet City Comedy Festival. There will be three nights of different comedians, including a local and regional comedy showcase and if you want to really enjoy the full experience, check out the dance parties and wine tasting also going down at the Crocodile Complex. Get details and tickets on .

It’s a weekend full of hockey at Climate Pledge Arena. The Seattle Kraken take on the Edmonton Oilers at 7 p.m. Saturday. Head down early and check out all the pre-game fun at the Seattle Armory. On Sunday, two teams from the Professional Women’s Hockey League will be taking over Climate Pledge as part of the PWHL’s Takeover tour. This gives fans an in-person look at the world of professional women’s hockey with a matchup between the Boston Fleet and the Montréal Victoire. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with the puck drop at 1 p.m. Get your tickets on the .

The new year is just getting started and I want to know about all the cool things that will be going on! Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com.

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Who doesn’t love a cool model train? The 28th annual Model Train Festival has returned and runs through January 1. The show is at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma and according to the event’s website, there will be room-sized layouts throughout the museum, family areas with trains and LEGOS and even some films about toy trains. You can get more information on the .

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There will be lots of holiday fun at the Ballard Community Center on Friday. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., it’s the Gingerbread Jubilee! There will be winter-themed crafts, music, a hot chocolate bar and, of course, plenty of gingerbread houses to make in the construction zone and snowballs to throw in the snowball zone. You can get more details and register on .

If you still need to get some holiday shopping done, Fremont will be the place to be Saturday. The returns and will have plenty of local creators selling their goods, as well as a holiday photo booth, food trucks and so much more. This is happening under the Fremont Bridge from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

You can celebrate the winter solstice in Snohomish. On Saturday, the shortest night of the year, you can walk along the Riverfront Trail for an evening described as “a tranquil evening of reflection and gratitude.” This event is free and there will be lights along the trail to help guide you. More details are available on the .

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Head over to the Eastside for Snowflake Lane and “experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers in this complimentary nightly parade of holiday floats,” reads. Yup, it’s another free Christmas event Western Washington community members can enjoy. You can just head to your favorite spot on the sidewalk between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from Northeast 4th Street to Northeast 8th Street every night at 7 p.m. to see the show. Take note that traffic picks up considerably for the weekend performances. The nightly parades continue through Dec. 24.

The final SantaCon of the season is this Saturday! SantaCon is a perfect way to spread holiday cheer while enjoying some holiday spirits. The website describes SantaCon as more than a pub crawl, it’s a parade of holiday cheer with live entertainment, costume contests, professional photography and plenty more. Get tickets and details on .

If you need more ideas for holiday fun, we have a full rundown on MyNorthwest.com.

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There’s this weekend, and that includes skates to borrow. From noon to six Friday-Sunday, skaters of all levels can hit the ice and enjoy a classic wintertime activity. The Seattle Kraken are taking over the rink on Sunday with giveaways, selfies with Buoy the Troll and more. Skating isn’t the only thing going on in Occidental Square; the Holiday Bazaar is on Friday and Saturday. There will be over 40 local vendors, so there are plenty of options for holiday gift shopping!

There’s more free fun this weekend at Green Lake. is on Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30. The paths will be lit by thousands of luminaries, all placed by hard-working volunteers! In addition, there will be warm drinks, tasty treats, music, lights, and lots more. The fun is going on rain or shine, so dress accordingly!

This one was sent to me by a listener! The Monroe Community Band is putting on a According to the band’s website there will be classic carols, festive tunes and a couple of surprises! The event is family-friendly and, a reminder, free! More details are available at

is having one of its pedestrian-only nights this weekend on Sunday. The legendary light display off of 20th and Ravenna near Ravenna Park will have live music to accompany you as you check out the display on foot. If you are going to check out Candy Cane lane, be sure to bring a donation for the University District Food Bank!

In Downtown Snohomish this weekend it is This holiday market will have all the things you need for a weekend this time of year. There will be lights and live music, as well as ice sculpting, crafts, gingerbread houses and of course visits from Santa! There’s also the Winterfest Market, that will have everything you need for holiday shopping and something tasty to warm you up. A couple of events are sold out, so plan ahead by visiting

This weekend is the perfect chance to go check out the The collection of Bonsai will be lit up with holiday lights and will offer free hot chocolate while you take in all the sights! There will also be a holiday market for shopping and this event is family friendly! Admission is free but there is a suggested donation of 12 dollars. Get more details

Still need a wreath for your house? Make your own in Tacoma this weekend! you will be able to choose from a variety of greens and customize your own 24″ wreath. The website says to dress to get messy! Get tickets and details at

There’s even MORE fun stuff going on this weekend.

As always, if you know of cool things going on let me know paulh@kiroradio.com

Paul Holden reports on weekend events for ����Xվ Newsradio.

At the in Seattle, Drawing Jam has returned. There will be professionals giving live art demonstrations, live music and plenty more during this family friendly event. In addition to creating your own art and learning new techniques, you can check out the Small Works Holiday Art market to pick a gift up for your friends and family. This is going a the South Lake Union location of the Gage Academy of Art on Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Get more details from .

At the you can see my favorite Christmas Movie! is showing this weekend. Hear the classic tale as told by your favorite Muppets (along with Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine) and I promise you will have a new favorite Christmas song to sing! For those who want to go, arrive at least 30 minutes early to check out the Muppets pre-show special. Get more details at .

The first of three Santa Cons is this Saturday. is a perfect way to spread holiday cheer while enjoying some holiday spirits. The website describes Seattle Santa Con as more than a pub crawl. Instead, it’s more of a parade of holiday cheer with live entertainment, costume contests, professional photography and plenty more. Get tickets and details at .

Speaking of Santa, the takes place this Saturday. At 5 p.m., floats, lights and of course Santa will head down S. Meridian Street. Get a head start on the holiday fun a little earlier with the Holiday Market running from 12-7 p.m. in Puyallup. It’s a perfect combo of holiday fun during the first weekend of December. Head to for more information.

has come to the . This event, which starts Friday takes place over 13 days this month, will have everything needed to celebrate the holidays. That includes face painting, rides, a huge variety of food and drinks, ice skating, a holiday market and plenty more. Get details and more at .

There are plenty of ways to do some holiday shopping this weekend and keeping it local too. The takes place Saturday and Sunday in Seattle and there will be more than 140 makers showing off their goods, and when you do your shopping at the the festival, you will be supporting the Phinney Neighborhood Association. Get more information at .

Urban Grace Church in Tacoma will host Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Handmade gifts, food trucks, live music and more will be found here. Head to for more details.

As Buddy the Elf taught us, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear, and that’s exactly what will be happening this weekend at the caroling competition known as The Great Figgy Pudding. It’s “a spirited tradition for many Seattle locals to ring in the season,” the Pike Place Market website . This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the and money is raised by caroling teams. All the fun starts Saturday at noon at Pike Place Market in Seattle. Something to consider for those wondering (or concerned) about crowd size, The Pike Place Market website also reports the event attracts . Visit or for more information and details.

I hope your holiday season is off to a good start! And if you know of cool things going on, let me know!

Paul Holden produces the Seattle weekend events calendar for ����Xվ Newsradio and a weekly story for MyNorthwest. He also appears regularly on ����Xվ Newsradio’s “Seattle’s Morning News.” If you know of even more cool things going on in the area, let him know at PaulH@kiroradio.com.

I think it is kinda an under-sung hero, in my opinion. I started on piano, actually, and when I was 10 years old, I really wanted to play a wind instrument at school when they started offering instruments at school. I was drawn immediately by the slide and the fluid motion, and also, the tenor range really resonates with me. I find myself drawn to instruments in that lower range. I also find it more voice-like and more lyrical, and that really drew me in at a young age. I also had two older brothers who played saxophone and trumpet, so that was a factor as well.

It also helped her find her space in the world of music and at home.

“We were fortunate to have a lot of instruments in our home and have a lot of music going on. But also, music was sort of a sanctuary. I have three brothers in all an, and sometimes creating that audio space was a nice respite from all the other chaos in my home.”

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I’ve talked to a lot of musicians, with the most common interviews being with people who sing and play guitar, or wail on the drums. These instruments seem like they would be easier to express yourself with, but Savin disagrees.

“There’s the abstraction in instrumental music that you don’t have in lyrical music. Besides that, it is similar to being expressive with any other instrument. But like I said, I do think the instrument has more of these lyrical voice-like qualities that can make it sound like someone is singing, or wailing, or yelling. You can also be goofy with it too.”

Naomi Moon Siegal has returned to Washington after moving to Montana. While she enjoys the slower pace of the natural beauty of The Treasure State, her musical connections here in Seattle remain strong, with both places serving as influences for her latest album.

“My latest album is definetluy influenced by the landscape here (Montana). In some ways the title means, getting rid of the separation of being in a place and actually experiencing a place. I think sometimes you can be in a place but not really experience it, not really get your toes wet so to speak. I found that in my first couple years here that is what it felt like after a while, so by writing this music it was a way for me to be like hey, be here, experience this place, check it out, notice it, let it get into your body, let it get into your music.”

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On the stage, she wants to create unique experiences for the audience every night. Wherether you see one show or all four upcoming, it’s going to look and sound a bit different each night, and that’s all part of the plan. And if you want to be able to improv, you have to be able to listen.

“There’s so many ways you can go. One of the ways you mentioned was listening. We think about the act of playing music, but it really is about the act of listening. One awesome way to start is to just ��start experimenting with your instrument. Let’s say you are playing a major scale, don’t play the notes in order. What happens if you play them in whatever order you want and experiment with the sounds in that way and really listen to that. Can you tell a story with those notes in a different order? I think that is a really great place to start improvising and then you can bring it into more complex song or form structures but why not start with the major scale?”

You can catch Naomi Moon Siegal and the rest of her group performing at Boxley’s in North Bend tonight and WEAVE on Bainbridge Island tomorrow��and her latest album, ��is available now and you can learn more about her work at

Paul Holden is a producer and reporter for ����Xվ Newsradio.

It’s time for at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. The new Friday night market is already sold out but there’s still plenty going on tomorrow and Sunday. Stalls full of handmade gifts, traditional nordic foods, live music, just about everything you need for holiday fun. I even hear a certain someone from the North Pole will be stopping by … Get tickets and details at .

Obviously, you are familiar with Thanksgiving, but what about ? The 15th installment of this annual food drive is this Saturday at the food bank in Seattle at 9 a.m. From there, participants will take off on their bikes, embarking on a scavenger hunt, that also includes picking up some food items and delivering them to other local food banks. So, it’s an opportunity to enjoy a day biking through the city and helping feed people.

A couple of notes from the Cascade Bicycle Club, who put on the event: First, be prepared to ride 12-15 miles. If that is a little out of your range, there will be a 3-5 mile mini version of the trail to check out. There is no registration fee, but be prepared to spend around $20 on groceries that will be donated. You can ride solo or part of a team and there will be a post-ride celebration at the Central Cinema. More details are available at .

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Speaking of charitable events this weekend, in Snohomish The Big Give will take place at . This event is described as a holiday-themed event with games, crafts and activities from local nonprofit organizations. There will be plenty of decorations, hot cocoa and a raffle. Most of all, this event highlights the work of the nonprofits with raffles that will support those organizations. More details are available at .

For those who want to check out some options for holiday gifts, the will take place the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood this weekend. Local Native artists will be showing off clothing, jewelry, art prints, woodwork, instruments and more. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For those interested, head to for more information.

At Hangar 30 in Seattle, the Renegade Craft Fair will have more than 180 artists showing off their work, just in time for the holiday shopping season. This will be a perfect spot to find handmade goods for the people on your shopping list, even if that includes yourself. Food trucks will be on site as well. Get more details at .

There will be roller skating at the Tacoma Armory this weekend and all skill levels are welcome. The night will be holiday themed and will have live music from a DJ and some light and laser shows. Holiday sweaters are strongly encouraged. A heads up for those interested: Bring your own skates as they won’t be provided! Learn more at .

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The fun doesn’t end there. There’s plenty of other fun stuff going on as we drive full steam ahead into the holiday season. Make sure you are letting me know about all the cool things in your area.

Paul Holden produces the Seattle weekend events calendar for ����Xվ Newsradio and a weekly story for MyNorthwest. He also appears regularly on ����Xվ Newsradio’s “Seattle’s Morning News” and other shows throughout the day. If you know of even more cool things going on in the area, let him know at PaulH@kiroradio.com.