If the warm weather has you itching to be near the water, check out Seattle Opening Day or the Northwest Paddling Festival. Linda Evans / Flickr
If the early spring weather has you itching to get outside and do something, there are lots of options that won’t cost you more than $10. From El Centro de la Raza’s 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration to the Friends of the Seattle Public Library’s Huge Book Sale, and from Free Comic Book Day to NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert on the Road, you’ll find all of your options below. Plus, check out our list of last-minute things to do for Mother’s Day, or our complete Things To Do calendar for even more events.
FRIDAY
1. BBQueer Beach Bash
This is Dapper Down’s first all ages event (with “smoking hot” entertainment) promising fire shows and drag performances, as well as lots of food. Bring your own blanket! (Ballard, $5)
