7 things to do this weekend: May 10 - 12

1) Supporting newborns: March for Babies, Tacoma – Saturday. Registration starts at 8 a.m.,  and the walk is at 9 a.m. Come show your support with March of Dimes and families who have newborns in the NICU. Help raise awareness at this community walk in downtown Tacoma. Follow this link for details.

2) Fun run: Virginia Mason Mother's Day Half & 5K, Kirkland – Sunday. Lace up your running shoes for a run in the sun, as this scenic race route takes you along the city's waterfront. Registration is available online, but entry availability is going fast. Follow this link for details.

3) Wildlife celebration: Backyard Wildlife Festival – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy this family-inclusive celebration and learn about the native wildlife of Washington state. Kids can engage in hands-on art projects and chalk-a-palooza. Stop by local arts and crafts vendors' tables. A free community 5K will also take place starting at 10 a.m. Follow this link for details.

4) Family maritime day: Seattle Maritime Festival – Learn how a boat is built from local welders or how to pilot a tugboat or ferry! This event is free and sponsored by the Seattle Propeller Club and Port of Seattle with the Seattle Maritime Academy. Follow this link for details.

5) Brunch-day: Mother's Day Brunch! By Della Terra, Snohomish – Saturday and Sunday. Indulge in delicious farm-to-table brunch service at Della Terra in historic downtown Snohomish. Highlight dishes include Mascarpone-stuffed brioche french toast and spinach and feta frittatas. Follow this link for details.

6) Arts & crafts fair: Edmonds Spring Fest – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check out local arts and crafts vendors and bath and body, jewelry and clothing makers. The event will have high-quality handmade goods and is a popular place to visit for Mother's Day weekend. Follow this link for details.

7) Celebration time: Sequim Irrigation Festival – Running until May 19. The 124th annual festival is the oldest continuing festival in Washington State and roughly runs two weeks. The festival is expected to have many events, including a golf tournament, logging show, truck and tractor pull, parade and fireworks. Follow this link for details.  

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