She was on a Ballard Kayak & Paddleboard tour en route to the Ballard Locks. “I hope that experience gets your seal of approval,” joked naturalist guide Lindsay Maggard.

Welcome to the weekend! From new happy hours to try around town to a kayak tour of the Ballard Locks, here's our latest on local things to do.

Discover how urban green spaces, miles of waterfront, and wild wonders are part of everyday life in the Emerald City.

The Hiram H. Chittenden Locks were created in 1917, part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal that connects inland lakes Washington and Union with the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean.

Start at the edge of the Ballard Locks in Magnolia, wander through a garden and see an Indigenous sculpture and a giant troll en route to a bell tower.

Free Summer Concerts at the Locks Free summer concerts and events return to the Ballard Locks for the 23rd year this weekend and every weekend through Sept. 9.