Explore the beach at low tide, spot new fashion trends at an inaugural event in Capitol Hill or don your best Viking helmet for Poulsbo’s annual celebration.
SEATTLE — This mid-May weekend, take a beach walk to see marine life, spot new fashion trends at an inaugural event in Capitol Hill or don your best Viking helmet for Poulsbo’s annual celebration.
Here are five things to do this weekend:
Low tides across Puget Sound: May 16-20 — Tides along Puget Sound’s coastal areas will dip to -3 to -4 feet below typical levels between Saturday and Wednesday, according to predictions by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For more details, how to safely explore tidepools and to find local experts, click here.
Pike Pine Social: May 16-17 — The first-ever Pike Pine Social takes place this weekend. This event of over 50 small businesses will have a live runway show, designer and vintage pop-ups, live music, product debuts, food and wine tastings and more. For more details and a map, visit pikepinesocial.com.
Seattle International Film Festival: Through May 17 — You have one more weekend to enjoy the 52nd annual Seattle International Film Festival. This year features movies from over 80 countries with screenings in various venues across Seattle. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit siff.net.
Viking Fest: May 15-17 — Held in Poulsbo, the annual Viking Fest celebrates Scandinavian history with a parade, carnival and street fair, lutefisk and donut eating competitions, live music and more. The festival is free and open to the public; tickets required for carnival games and rides. For information, visit vikingfest.org.
Rainier Dragon Boat Festival: May 16 — Hosted by the Tacoma Dragon Boat Association, the annual regatta takes place on the Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma on Saturday. Dozens of teams from across the Pacific Northwest will compete the 300-meter distance, followed by a race day festival. For details, visit tacomadragonboat.org/rdbf.
Mariners in town
The Seattle Mariners begin a series against the San Diego Padres at T-Mobile Park on Friday night. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. and you can watch the game for free on KING 5. Here’s how to watch.
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