Saturday, 5-5

Fuchsia Sale:

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s spring and that means a chance to buy plants for your yard. The Eastside Fuchsia Society will hold one of its biggest sales at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens, 12001 Main St. www.nwfuchsiasociety.com

Friday, 5-11

Miniature Art Exhibition – Artists Reception:

6 to 8 p.m. Internationally known artist, Donna Leavitt, will jury entries from around the United States and around the world. Park Lane Gallery, 130 Park Lane, Kirkland. www.explorekirkland.com

Saturday, 5-12

Washington Native Plant Sale:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Washington Native Plant Society calls this a huge plant sale. It’s at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. www.wnps.org

Sunday, 5-13

Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K:

7 a.m. Starting and finishing at Juanita Beach Park, the Kirkland Half Marathon offers a scenic tour through the five boroughs of Kirkland, inclusive of views along Lake Washington. Held on Mother’s Day each May, the event offers a special opportunity for the mothers of our community. Over 65 percent of race participants are female and the event offers gender specific technical fabric shirts for the half marathon race registrants. Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive Kirkland. ww.explorekirkland.com

Run Like a Woman:

8:30 to 10:30 a.m. For women who don’t want the competition of the Kirkland event above, they can celebrate Mother’s Day with a women only 5k fun run and a kids’ 1-mile run around Warren G. Magnuson Park in Seattle. The benefiting charity is Outdoors For All which works to enrich the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE. www.runlikeamotherrace.com

The Ravine Experience:

12:30 to 1 p.m. Here’s a different way to see nature. This new nature trail at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens includes a 150-foot suspension bridge over a ravine. The time above is for the grand opening ceremony, but you can come any time. Be prepared for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. A Mother’s Day social will follow at one with refreshments and music. www.bellevuebotanical.org

Saturday, 5-19 to Sunday, 5-20

Rhododendron Sale and Show:

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beautiful Northwest rhododendrons will be available with proceeds benefiting the Cascade Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. It’s at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens, 12001 Main St. www.arscascade.org