Weekend events: Seattle Cocktail Week, Mardi Gras and vintage collectibles

The days are getting longer, the sun has been shining and it is time for another weekend full of events here in the Pacific Northwest. This one is jam-packed with things to do all over the Sound!

Collectibles for all sorts of collectors

If you are a collector looking to add some vintage goodies to your collection, there are two perfect events for you this weekend. Hosted by the DoubleTree Suites in Southcenter, the Seattle Miniature Show brings more than 40 dealers to show off a wide variety of miniatures and doll houses. Admission is $8, but according to the event’s website, they are not set up for debit or credit cards, so make sure to bring some cash. The event is on Saturday and Sunday. More details can be found on the Seattle Miniature Show’s website.

If pop culture is more your thing, vintage toys, collectibles and comics are going to be on display and for sale at the Washington State Toy Show. The event is on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett. This is the first toy show of the year, and an early bird option is available for those who want a first look at what’s available. Check out the event’s website for more details.

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An expo for sewing phenoms

If you are someone who loves crafts and sewing, the Sewing and Stitchery Expo is underway at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup. There are more than 400 booths alongside hundreds of daily classes for you to learn a new skill or find inspiration for your next project. You can get details and tickets at the fair’s website.

Mardi Gras is coming up next week, and to celebrate, the Fremont Arts Council is putting on the Petit Troll: Mini Mardi Gras Parade Sunday at 12 p.m. Create your own float by customizing a toy truck to be part of the fun! There will be live music, costumes, dancing and plenty of creative creations. This event is family-friendly, beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Evanston Plaza. Get more details at fremontartscouncil.org.

Seattle Cocktail Week (and other beverage-themed events) is back

If you are a fan of adult beverages, you might have a reason to try something new. Seattle Cocktail Week begins, and according to the event’s website, the best bars in the city are partnering up with the world’s greatest liquor brands to come together to create tasty concoctions. There will be special events, classes and more than 200 spirits to try. Details are available at seattlecocktailweek.com.

In Tacoma, the focus is on the cold ones as Tacoma Beer Week begins Friday. This week-long event will be serving up pints and special events throughout the city, including a kickoff party at Tacoma’s oldest Brewery, E9. In addition to the fun, there will be a beach clean-up this weekend, a food drive and classes on the science of beer! Get more details at Tacoma Beer Week’s website.

Earn your sweet treat this weekend at the Seattle Hot Chocolate Run. There are three different distances to race and, once you hit the finish line, you’ll enjoy tasty hot chocolate and other treats as well as live music and lots of vendors. You also don’t have to race to check out the Hot Chocolate Expo, which is going down at the Seattle Center on Saturday. Get more details at the run’s website.

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Film Awards Party

Celebrate the biggest night in film at the Grand Cinema for the Film Awards Party 2025. There will be local celebrities hosting the event alongside raffles and costumes. Your ticket will also get you a complimentary beverage or snack. Get details and more on Grand Cinema’s website.

So many things to do this weekend and such little time, what do you have going on? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com