7 things to do this weekend: March 16-18

Stage Presence: More Music @ The Moore – Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. From site: The performance celebrates the rich musical talent of youth in our community and provides musicians, regardless of what style they play, the opportunity to make music together. Location: 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Festive Parade:  St. Patrick's Day Parade – Saturday, March 17, 12:30 p.m. People in Western Washington will be able to enjoy some fun downtown Seattle. The parade will start from 4th Ave at James Street and end at Westlake Park.  The Irish flag will also be raised at 12:20 p.m. in front of the King County Administration Building.  Follow this link for details. 

Fun Run: St. Patrick's day Dash – Saturday, March 17. Those who plan to run can pick up run packets at 6:30 a.m. at the Fisher Pavillion, Seattle Center. There's also a 1K dash for kids 10 and under. For adults, there is a 5K course. Follow this link for details.

City Run: St. Paddy's Day Run Tacoma – Saturday, March 17. This event boast of a 1k, 5K, 10K, half marathon and relay. People who will run in the can pick up packets starting Friday, March 16th, starting at 2 p.m. Follow this link for details.

Coin Show: Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association 69th Annual Convention – Friday through Sunday, March 16-18. Those attending this event can expect more than 80 dealer booths. From site: There will be U.S. coins ranging from colonial coppers to gold double represented, along with coins of all other ancient civilizations. The event will be held at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, Washington. Follow this link for details.

Nature Novelty: Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival – Friday to Sunday, March 16-18. From site: Washington celebrates the incredible variety of migratory birds that flock to the coastal waters of Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo Bay at the northwest corner of Washington State. The event will be in Blaine, Semiahmoo Spit, and Birch Bay areas. Follow this link for details.

Pet Pride: 3rd Annual Walk 'n Wag – Sunday, March 18. This event is expected to be fun for pets and their owners. There's a 3K trail for dogs. There will also be dog agility props on the trail. Owners will be able to get information from pet-friendly vendors.  The event will be at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah. Follow this link for details.

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