TODAY

Art Potpourri, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. Shop Alaska artisans' wares daily through July at the museum's annual Summer Art Potpourri. (www.anchoragemuseum.org/calendar/details.aspx?ID=369)

Eagle River Quilt Show and Auction, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Eagle River Elks Lodge 2682, 17111 N. Eagle River Loop Road. Free.

Music in the Park, noon-1 p.m., Peratrovich Park, E Street and Fourth Avenue. The Army Brass Quintet will play. This family-friendly event is sponsored by Anchorage Downtown Partnership. Free. (279-5650, www.anchoragedowntown.org)

Johns Park Community Block Party, 4 p.m., Johns Park, 145 Bree Ave. Volunteers will make park improvements identified in the Anchorage Parks Report Card, and Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers will lead children's activities and fire up the barbecue. Free. (343-4587, AnchorageParkFoundation.org)

Dinosaurs: Tiny and Huge, 10 a.m-4 p.m., Anchorage Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragraw St. Self-paced, hands-on activities. Learn about some of Alaska's ancient polar dinosaurs. Drop in. Children 12 and under are $3; 13 and older are $5. (www.alaskamuseum.org)

Owl Presentation and Guided Walk, 9 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, Eagle River Road. See a great horned owl and then take a 3-mile walk on the Albert Loop in search of beavers and other animals active at night. Walk is not appropriate for children under age 10. No registration necessary for owl presentation. Must register for walk. Free. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)

KinderGym, 10-11:30 a.m., Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th Ave. Expel energy and bond with your preschooler on a variety of play equipment to enhance balance, coordination and cooperative skills. Parents are encouraged to stay and play. For ages 3-5 years. $5 per family. (343-4121)

Family Law Hearing and Trial Preparation Workshop, noon-2 p.m., Boney Courthouse, 303 K St., courtroom 47. Learn about what the judge expects, evidence, testimony, objections, exhibits and witnesses. Free. (264-0858, www.state.ak.us/courts/selfhelp.htm)

Chess Club, 5 p.m., Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. (278-9283, www.wavebooks.com)

SATURDAY

Kids' Fishing Derby, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Taku Lake Park, West 76th Avenue. Enjoy free clinics, fishing contests, refreshments and a chance to win prizes. Bring your poles. Pre-registration is encouraged. Ages 2-12. $2. (343-4247)

Alaska Spirit Run, 9 a.m., Westchester Lagoon, 15th Avenue and U Street. 5K run/walk. All proceeds benefit Volunteers of America Alaska RSVP. Awards for first, second and third places. Ages 12 and under will receive participation medals. Adults $25, seniors 55 and older $15, youths 17 and under $15. Family discounts available (274-7787, www.alaskaspiritrun.com)

Art and Music Garage Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Turnagain Arts Building parking lot, 4105 Turnagain Blvd. Gently used musical and art items and more. Sponsored by The Turnagain Community Arts Alliance. (245-7311, kategrlk@gci.net)

Breakfast Gone Wild, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., VFW Post 9981, 9191 Old Seward Highway. Pancakes and sausage served by the Alaska Wild indoor football team. All proceeds to benefit Alaska Independent Blind, the advocate voice of Alaska's blind and visually impaired. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. (563-2525)

Sketch-n-Safari Art Class, noon- 2 p.m., Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road. Ages 8-12 will learn the finer points of illustrating and creating animals through different art mediums. Advance registration is required online. $20 with zoo pass, $25 without. Includes admission to zoo and art supplies. (346-2858, www.alaskazoo.org)

Potter Marsh Bird Walk, 8-10 a.m., Mile 112 Seward Highway. Take a guided walk on the Potter Marsh boardwalk and nearby trails to identify and learn about the area's bird life. A family-friendly event. Binoculars, spotting scopes and guide books will be available. Sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Free. (267-2281)

Knitters of the North, 1-3 p.m., Pioneer Schoolhouse, 437 E. Third Ave. All knitters of all abilities are welcome. Bring lap robes and shawls for the charity project. There will also be a potluck. (561-3933)

Borderline Writers Critique and Support Group, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Borders Bookstore, 1100 E. Dimond Blvd. Borderline All levels of writing are welcome. Free. (783-0106)

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