Family calendar

SATURDAY

Target Dinosaurs!: Tours of the new Dinosaurs of Darkness exhibit with panel discussion on Women in Geology and demonstrations of tools used in paleontology, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; the exhibit features recently discovered dinosaurs that lived in extreme polar regions, with skeletons, models and paintings and videos showing the dinosaurs in their polar habitats, through Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, until 8 p.m. Thursdays, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $4-$6.50. www.burkemuseum.org or 206-543-5590.

Pond investigation: Use nets, buckets and magnifying glasses to explore diverse pond life, 2-3:30 p.m., Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; free, preregister. www.discoverypark.org or 206-386-4236.

Norwegian Heritage Day: Entertainment, folk-costume style show, children's crafts and activities, genealogy information, food, cooking lessons and demonstration of weaving, spinning, embroidery and other Norwegian crafts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Leif Erikson Ballroom, 2245 N.W. 57th St., Seattle; free. 206-783-1274.

Ride for kids with diabetes: Cascade Bicycle Club 10-mile, easy-pace ride especially for kids with diabetes and their families, on the Burke-Gilman Trail with play stop; rain cancels; 9:30 a.m., Matthews Beach Park, Northeast 93rd Street and Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle. www.cascade.org

Discovery Park Art Gala: Celebrate art inspired by nature to raise money for habitat restoration, with silent auction, raffle and art sale, 7-9 p.m., Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; no admission fee. 206-386-9110.

Dig It! Gardening Fair: Earth-friendly gardening resource fair with workshops, kids' activities and give-aways, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park. www.thirdplacecommons.org or 425-417-7478.

SuperStar Kid Talent Search: Radio Disney auditions for kids ages 14 and younger to sing excerpts from one of five karaoke tracks, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. S.W., Lynnwood. www.radiodisney.com or 206-281-5300, Ext. 221.

Knitting classes: Drop-in knitting classes for children ages 6 and older, noon-1 p.m. Saturdays, Columbine Yarns, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free. 425-806-8129.

Federal Way High School Auction: Dinner and auction to benefit athletics, activities and clubs at Federal Way High School, 5 p.m. Saturday, Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave. S., Federal Way; admission $5/adults, $3/students, dinner $15. 253-945-5533.

SATURDAY, SUNDAY

Vegfest: Food samples, cooking demonstrations, information and speakers on nutrition and vegetarian food choices, by Vegetarians of Washington, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and tomorrow, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle; $5, 12 and younger free. www.vegofwa.org or 206-706-2635.

Soaring Expo 2004: Seattle Glider Council display of sailplanes and information about motorless flight, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; included in museum admission, $6.50-$11. www.museumofflight.org or 206-764-5720.

SUNDAY

Prom dress fashion show: New, gently worn and vintage dresses modeled and sold; all proceeds benefit YouthCare organization for homeless youth, noon-3 p.m., The Vera Project, 1916 Fourth Ave., Seattle; $5 donation suggested at the door. www.youthcare.org or 206-694-4500.

Mercer Island races: Half-mile kids' dash, 8K race, timed half-marathon and 3-mile walk; proceeds benefit community activities and organizations supported by Mercer Island Rotary Club, 9 a.m.-noon, Farmers New World Life Building, 3003 77th Ave. N.E., Mercer Island; $10-$40. www.ontherun.com or 206-236-5323, Ext. 1920.

Old Bike Swap Meet and Show: Big selection of antique/classic bicycles on sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Kent National Guard Armory, 24410 Military Road, Kent. www.geocities.com/seattleoldbikeswap or 206-364-0922.

MONDAY

Is Your Student Always Sleepy?: Panel of experts discuss sleep needs and school start times for teens and how to improve their health and academic skills, 7 p.m., International School gym, 445 128th Ave. S.E., Bellevue. 425-688-5325.

ONGOING

Whirligig: Carnival for kids with super-size inflatable rides, toddler play area, entertainment, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through April 14, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $1/per ride, $6/all day ride pass, $3.50/toddler ride pass; Whirligig rides free every Thursday. www.seattlecenter.com or 206-684-7200.

Easter Bunny, Northgate: Photo packages available, noon-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays through April 10, in the Carrot Garden at the north end of Northgate Mall, Seattle. 206-362-4777.

Easter Bunny, Bellevue Square: Center Court, Bellevue Square, Bellevue, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 Sunday through April 10, Bellevue Square, on Bellevue Way Northeast between Northeast Fourth Street and Northeast Eighth Street, Bellevue; photo packages available. www.bellevuesquare.com or 425-454-8096.

Easter Bunny, Alderwood Mall: The Easter Bunny is in his spring garden to visit with children, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, through April 10, Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. S.W., Lynnwood; photo packages available. www.alderwoodmall.com or 425-771-1211.

Easter Bunny, SuperMall: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through April 10; Easter Bunny Bash with brunch, music and activities, 10 a.m. April 3, SuperMall Great Outdoors Court, Highway 18 and Highway 167, Auburn; photos available. supermall.com or 253-833-9500.

Information for the Families Datebook should be submitted two weeks in advance to: Madeline McKenzie, P.O. Box 70, Seattle, WA 98111 or by e-mail mmckenzie@seattletimes.com