Things to do around the Seattle area this weekend, Nov. 14 & 15

Looking to get out and have some fun with the family this weekend. We have the perfect guest to tell us what to do. Erica Bigelow with Seattle's Child Magazine. Thank you so much for coming on. Absolutely. Good morning. Good morning. Welcome to the new studio. It's beautiful. Shiny, new. We can break everything in this room ourselves. We're not coming to a A broken space. Okay. So this first event. You know, for the people that like not just any park, but the Jurassic kind. Absolutely. So this is Archaeology Family Day at the Burke Museum. So you can head over to the Burke Museum on UW's campus on Sunday for fun activities for all ages. So you're going to learn about archaeology techniques from archaeologists through tabletop activities. They've got stories about artifacts and belongings. You can come watch ancient excavation technologies, identify animal bones, and hear from native storytellers. You can also watch a flintknapping demonstration, which is stone tool making, super, super cool, and much more. The event is free, but the full gallery access is included with the museum admission. And this is happening Sunday, 10 to 5 at the Burke Museum. Okay, that sounds like fun. Yeah, really fun. Okay, then at the Seattle Center, we are celebrating a new year. What's going on? Yes, this is Hmong New Year. And this is a very popular celebration back again this year. The event marks the end of the harvest season. And the becoming of the new year for this Asian highland culture. So their new year is celebrated with ornate clothing and traditional dances. They've got visual arts. They have ball tossing competitions. And you can join in these festivities at the Seattle Center Armory Food and Event Hall today. And the doors open at 10 for the Marketplace. The programs begin at noon and it goes all the way until 10 p.m. tonight. So you've got a full day to go explore. And the event is free. Very cool. Okay, we know the Seahawks are on the road this weekend. So what's taking their place down at Lumen? Well, if you've got car-crazy kids, it is the Seattle Auto Show, and this is the place you're going to want to be. So this weekend, you can see many of the latest vehicles in one place at Lumen Field. Parents can compare car options side-by-side and get a real-world feel for family-friendly features. But the kids... Ages 3 to 7, they get to try out battery-powered cars on the kids' test track. Very cool. And then kids of all ages can buckle in for virtual racing action on high-definition simulators. They can also try their skill at the racing games in a mobile arcade and more. There's also this thing this year called the Toy Box, which is really cool. They've paired up their full-size automotive icons with the miniature Matchbox counterparts. So you can go through and see these cars that you might have been inspired by. We'll be right back. It's a little dirty. That's fun sometimes. Absolutely. So this is a restoration celebration as part of the Seattle Forest Week event. So you want to head over to Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands. And this is all about community. This whole event is gathering together to help. To experience Seattle Forest Week. So you can come help with plantings led by the Rainier Beach Youth Stewards. You can make nature crafts. You can make herbal salves. And you can try out their apple cider press. There's going to be food to enjoy. There's a scavenger hunt for the kids. Plus, you get to take home a free plant to plant in your own yard. Oh, I love that. So this is happening 11 to 2 today. The event is free, but you want to RSVP so they make sure they have enough plants on hand. Okay, that sounds good. And then finally a fall event that's happening about About two weeks before the actual holiday. What's this one? That's right. The Kirkland Turkey Trot is happening on Sunday. So you can get ready for Thanksgiving or, you know, get in shape for Thanksgiving anyway by taking this family-friendly run down Lake Washington Boulevard to Carillon Point and back on Sunday. And the event is kicking off the holiday season in style. So you want to pull on your turkey costumes if you've got them. It's a gobbling good time. And the run finishes at Marina Park. But you'll want to head over after you finish to Moss Bay Hall because they've got a festive celebration planned. Strollers are welcome on the course. Please leave the dogs at home. And the race kicks off at 9. The kids' run starts at 9.05, and you can get your tickets online. All right. That sounds like fun. I love a good turkey trot. Absolutely.