Racing Season Opener at Evergreen Speedway
SAT  Season opener for the ASA Northwest Sprint Cars. Racing at 7:00 rain or shine.  (http://www.evergreenspeedway.net/).

Whirligig
FRI-April 12 Annual kid’s carnival! Opening weekend with inflatables, entertainment and a Toddler Zone indoors at Seattle Center House.  (www.seattlecenter.com).

Northwest Women’s Show
FRI-SUN  Exhibitors, demonstrations, chefs, samples, wine-tasting and more at Qwest Field Event Center from 10a-6p daily.  (www.nwwomenshow.com).

Seattle Green Festival
SAT-SUN  Practical ideas for healthy, earth-friendly living with 150 speakers, how-to workshops, interactive kids' activities, green marketplace of more than 300 exhibits.  (http://www.greenfestivals.org/ ).

Washington Cask Beer Festival
SAT More than over 60 one-of-a-kind handcrafted cask-conditioned beers from innovative regional breweries, admission includes a commemorative tasting cup and tastes; noon-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center. (www.seattlecenter.com).

March Madness

March 15-April 6 2009 NCAA® Division I Men's Basketball Championship

Port Townsend Victorian Festival
FRI-SUN Victorian Grand Ball, historical theatrics, living history re-enactments, historic home tour, sponsored by the Victorian Society in America-Northwest
Downtown Port Townsend (http://www.ptguide.com/ )

Vegfest
SAT-SUN  The largest vegetarian food festival in the country with food samples, cooking demos, book sale and children’s activities at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.  (http://www.vegofwa.org/vegfest/ ).

Northwest Record and CD Show
SUN Sale with more than 50 Tables of records, LPs, 45s, CDs and DVDs including R&B, jazz, rock and roll, blues, country, hip hop, folk, punk and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Olympic Room
Seattle Center (http://www.seattlecenter.com)

R/C Model Boat Show
SAT Vintage classic and modern boat displays and vendors by local hobby clubs, noon-4 p.m.
Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum 5917 S. 196th St., Kent, WA 98032 (http://www.thunderboats.org)

Remodeling Expo
FRI-SUN  Explore hundreds of exhibits on remodeling kitchens, baths, outdoor spaces and more at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center.  (http://www.homeshowcenter.com/show.php?show=tacoma).

St. Patrick's Day Parade
SAT  The Parade travels north on 4th Ave to the Reviewing Stand at Westlake Park.  The parade officially ends at the Seattle Center with Closing Ceremonies at 2 PM.  (www.irishweek.org).

St. Patrick's Day Dash
SUN  A nearly 3.5 mile jaunt between Seattle Center and Qwest Field to celebrate the arrival of spring and the Irish in all of us.  (www.stpatsdash.com).

Seattle Golf Show
FRI-SUN  Try-and-buy demo zone, contests with prizes, exhibits, family activities, noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Qwest Field Event Center.  (www.seattlegolfshow.com).

Doll, Teddy Bear & Antique Show
SAT-SUN  Exhibit and sale of antique to modern dolls, bears, supplies, clothing, jewelry with seminars, informal doll identification, minor doll repair at Puyallup Fair & Events Center.  (http://www.dolls4all.com/ ).

Seattle International Bicycle Expo
SAT-SUN Cascade Bicycle Club event celebrating cycling with demonstrations, Youth Zone, Classic Bike Show, Fat Tire Bike Show, exhibits and vendors including bikes, gear, travel, health and fitness, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98115 (http://www.cascade.org)

International Gem and Jewelry Show
FRI-SUN Jewelry from thousands of dealers. Onsite jewelry sizing and repairs. Qwest Field Event Center (http://www.intergem.net)