AVIATION DAYS

Vendors and exhibitors offer the latest in aviation products, pilot safety seminars and aviation programs. The Golden Wings museum has its historic collection on view. Get your retro boogie on with Dave Andrew's Big Band at a hangar dance on Saturday night. Also kids' activities and aircraft rides. (7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Free, $15 for hangar dance at 8 p.m. Sat. Anoka County Airport, 8891 Airport Rd. NE., Blaine. 763-568-6072. www.discoveraviationdays.org.)

HELLO KITTY'S SUPERCUTE FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL

For the first time in North America, the world's friendliest feline takes her show on the road. A celebration of best buds, the show features live performances and DJ-driven dancing with dance group KRU HK. There will be photo opportunities, art, fashion and interactive exhibits. (7 p.m. Fri.; 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sat.; noon Sun. $17.50-$187.50. Target Center, 600 1st Av. N., Mpls. 1-888-929-7849. www.targetcenter.com.) MELISSA WALKER