Explore the beach at low tide, discover new fashion trends at Capitol Hill’s inaugural event, or don your best Viking helmet for Poulsbo’s annual celebration.
SEATTLE — This mid-May weekend, take a walk on the beach to spot marine life, discover new fashion trends at Capitol Hill’s inaugural event, or wear your best Viking helmet for Poulsbo’s annual celebration.
Five things to do this weekend:
Puget Sound low tide: May 16-20 – Tides along the Puget Sound coast will be -3 to -4 feet below normal Saturday through Wednesday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For more details on how to safely explore tide pools and find local experts, Click here.
pike pine social: May 16-17 — The first-ever Pike Pine Social will be held this weekend. The event featuring more than 50 small businesses will feature live fashion shows, designer and vintage pop-ups, live music, product debuts, food and wine tastings and more. For more details and maps, visit pikepinesocial.com.
Seattle International Film Festival: Until May 17 — You have one more weekend to enjoy the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival. This year, films from more than 80 countries will be screened at venues across Seattle. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit sifnet.
viking festival: May 15-17 — The annual Viking Festival in Poulsbo celebrates Scandinavian history with parades, carnivals and street fairs, alkaline fish and donut contests, live music and more. The festival is free and open to the public; tickets are required for carnival games and rides. For information, please visit vikingfest.org.
Rainier Dragon Boat Festival: May 16 — The annual regatta sponsored by the Tacoma Dragon Boat Association will be held Saturday at Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma. Dozens of teams from across the Pacific Northwest will compete in the 300-meter distance, followed by a race day celebration. For more information, please visit tacomadragonboat.org/rdbf.
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this seattle mariners The series against the San Diego Padres begins Friday night at T-Mobile Park. The first game is at 6:40pm and you can watch the game for free on KING 5. Here’s how to watch.
