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Get your weekend on

It’s a pivot point in our year, a long weekend marking the transition from summer to school. Labor Day weekend presents a variety of memory-making opportunities, from affordable family fun to splurgy Bumbershoot. Along with fairs aplenty, there are lots more things to do in Seattle this weekend. Plus, take the kids to go wild at the playground of the week.

— Nancy Chaney, out + about editor

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6 things to do with the family

1. Head to the harbor to check out all sorts of boats and stick around for a drone show at this free maritime fest. (FRI.–SUN.)

2. It’s the last chance to skip the long trek and bus directly to the beach action at one of Seattle’s best parks. (FRI.–MON.)

3. Treat the kids to a visit to our favorite local mini amusement park for a full day of memorable adventures. (FRI.–MON.)

4. Celebrate summer with treasured animal friends as they feed on and play with special snacks and enrichments. (SAT.–MON.)

5. Book your tickets on a foot ferry and head to this two-mile paradise of sand and water that will thrill the kids. (SAT.–MON.)

6. It’s the final days to brave the rides, admire the critters and snack on fry bread at The Evergreen State Fair. (THROUGH MON.)

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