Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside

There's plenty o' good stuff on tap for this weekend, including warming temps, St. Patrick's Day family fun, a new park, our free, one-stop-camp-shopping camp fair and tons more! May the road rise up to meet you on all your family adventures.

• Try to snag a remaining ticket to Emerald City Comic Con, or just hang around outside to people-watch (Thursday–Sunday).
• Enjoy a free community concert conducted by Ludovic Morlot featuring University of Washington Orchestra and Seattle Symphony musicians (Friday).
• Pop by to watch some super-athletic pups tackle agility obstacles (Friday–Sunday).
• Hunt for wee leprechauns in a charming hidden garden; climb on the Wood Wave while you're there (Friday–Sunday).
• It's Irish Week in Seattle: Join the landing of St. Patrick (Friday), the St. Patrick's Day Parade through downtown (Saturday) or the lively Irish Festival at Seattle Center (Saturday–Sunday).
• Rock your summer-camp plans one one pleasant stop at our free, fun North Sound-area Camp Fair — bring the kids (Saturday).
• Be among the first to play at a fantastic new waterfront park by joining its grand opening festivities (Saturday).
• Join a free, all-ages birds and bees workshop to learn about attracting hummingbirds and keeping mason bees (Saturday).
• Check out amazing, innovative high school science and engineering projects and get your hands on STEM activities, too (Saturday).
• Fill your shelves with fantastic, new-to-you books for cheap — while supporting local libraries — at the annual and awesome Huge Book Sale (Saturday–Sunday).
• Take the kids to plant their own mini herb garden in totally adorbs unexpected planting containers (Saturday–Sunday).
• RSVP and plan your best costume for games, crafts, prizes and tasty food at the J's family-fun Purim Carnival (Sunday).
• Expand your cultural horizons by joining a free community celebration of Persian New Year, a holiday observed by millions of people around the world (Sunday).

More ideas for the weekend or any-day fun:

• Stretch your legs on these handy, easy spring hikes for families
• Go on a hunt for painted rocks; or paint and hide some yourself.
• Take a breather at one of these spots where you can grab a free hour of child care (whew!).
• Schedule a family visit to a super-important local exhibit about history and moral courage.
• Visit an urban garden or green space that's perfect for a winter or spring adventure.
• Bookmark our family fun calendar for dozens of great activities for every day of the week.