What to do this weekend: Free comic books, soccer and sunshine

Fresh off the warmest day of the year, we are ready to roll into a weekend full of fun here in the Pacific Northwest

It's a big day for comic book fans on Saturday, it's Free Comic Book Day! That means you can head to local comic book shops and check out a free comic from the worlds of Marvel, DC, Transformers, Godzilla, Street Fighter and plenty more! You can use the store locator to see what shop near you has not only free comics, but special events too!

Also in the world of pop culture... May the 4th be with you! The 4th of May is always a celebration of Star Wars and at the Museum of Flight you can find a ton of family fun all centered around a galaxy far, far away. Here you can train in the world of lightsabers while also watching the pros show off their skills. Plus there will be LEGO displays, an R2D2 builders club, face painting and of course cosplay! If you show up in costume you can get 3 dollars off your admission!

If you want to get out on the water and see local rowers take on Indiana University AND the New Zealand National Team, find a spot along the Waterside Trail, the Montlake Cut or the Montlake Bridge on Saturday for the Windermere Cup. You'll also be able to see the Seattle Yacht Club's Boat Parade as well, and this year's theme is back to the 80's. Find out more right here.

The Festal program continues at the Seattle Center this weekend and this weekend's celebration is for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Learn about a variety of cultures and communities through song, dance, food and more. This is going down Saturday from 11-5 at the Armory Food and Event Hall in the Seattle Center.

Plenty of action on the pitch at Lumen Field this weekend! The Seattle Reign take on the Kansas City Current tonight at 7:30. Saturday the Sounders are matching up against St. Louis City SC, also at 7:30 and don't forget the March to the Match before! Also in sports, the WNBA season is around the corner and preseason hoops will be at Climate Pledge Sunday at 4.

Here are a couple events sent to me by listeners!

Tulip Town is going to stay open through the weekend until May 4th, giving you one more weekend to see the colorful fields of flowers! You'll find Tulip Town in Mount Vernon.

At the SeaTac Doubletree Hotel, it's Washingtons biggest meeting of all things macabe and spooky! It's time for Crypticon Seattle which runs all weekend long. There will be costume contests, panels, and plenty more! Tickets are available on site or online

What are you getting into this weekend? Let me know at Paulh@kiroradio.com

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