Looking for things to do with the family this weekend? If you live near Tacoma, Auburn, Lacey, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Olympia-or somewhere in between-I’ve got you covered!
South Sound family fun is right here!
Headed elsewhere? For Seattle or Portland area fun you’ll want to check out the fantastic list over at ThriftyNWmom compiled by the newest member of their frugal finding team, Annaliese of Grays Harbor Deals!
Friday
Date night with our sponsors at Jump! Gig Harbor Tell ‘em I sent you.
See the calendar for more Friday fun!
Saturday
All Over
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Kids can stop in between 10-2 to craft a “Hero Doll”. It’s 2.00 per child/sessions start on the half hour
South King County
Hydro Fever 2013 at the Hydroplane Museum in Kent 10AM-4PM free admission; kids’ model racing
Fancy Nancy Story Time at the Federal Way Barnes and Noble 11AM Crafts, activities, and stories
Water Weekends with HCC Mast at Redondo Every Saturday visit the center for free from 10-2 and get up close with sea critters in their touch tanks
Store Closing Sale at Once Sold Tales in Kent
Saturday Story Time at Southcenter Barnes and Noble 11AM Dr. Seuss end-of-school fav, Oh, the Places You’ll Go, today.
Puyallup/Sumner/Greater Pierce
Fun at the Old Cannery in Sumner. Free hot dogs and soda, old-time photos, and Glitterbug the clown. Hint: If you buy a couch, this will be slightly less frugal. Trust me….You might want to check their Facebook page-it’s the most up to date.
A Little Princess at Sumner ManeStage Theater. 2PM and 7PM -one more show on Sunday
Tacoma
Got a brave kid? The spraygrounds are On in Tacoma! Free, open 10AM-8PM
Tiptoe Through The Tidepools Join volunteer naturalists at Tacoma’s Titlow Beach to explore one of this year’s lowest tides. See more on low tide exploration and a link to tide chart here. 11AM
Most Farmers’ Markets have opened! Has yours? Check here.
Crafts of the Past at Fort Nisqually Each weekend, artisans demonstrate a craft that would been used in the 1880s. While not a total bargain, a trip to the Fort is fun for most children and a good resource if you have one doing some kind of report. Beadwork today, and visitors will get a free, pre-made kit (not sure on ages or quantities; let me know if you go)! Also Sunday
Kids’ Club at the Steilacoom Historical Museum Last Saturday of every month through September; great for ages 5-10; includes old-time crafts and fun and museum exploration It’s spinning yarn and weaving today
Pierce College Science Dome Shows Special shows for children 3-8 every Saturday at 2PM in the amazing new dome theater at their Lakewood campus. Tickets just 3.00; adults free! Link also has info. on other public shows. General audience at 3:15-it’s Black Holes right now.
Visit our new sponsors at City Goat Farm and Petting Zoo in Spanaway Here is their fb page . I’ve had sooooo many nice notes from readers who have loved it here. If you do, too, be sure to ask about their season pass! 10-6 today. Dress for mud and meeting animal friends.
Lacey/Olympia/JBLM
Saturday storytime at the Olympia Barnes and Noble 1PM Every Saturday
Frustrationless Flyers at the LOTT Wet Science Center Come to the center to make the easiest kite you’ll ever fly!
Olympia Family Theater presents Cinder Edna
Gig Harbor/Kitsap
Gig Harbor Street Scramble Check in 8:30-9:30 w/ map handout at 10. Free! Explore the city as you try to find 30 locations in 90 minutes or 3 hours-your choice! Begins at Skansie Brothers Park downtown.
Get Your Feet Wet! Volunteer naturalists from Harbor Wild Watch will be at area beaches to help you explore some of this year’s lowest tides! Kopachuck or Penrose at 10:30 You will need a Discover Pass. You can also check out their touch tanks at Skansie Park during the street scramble.
Open Play with our sponsors at Discovery Village in Gig Harbor Also family movie tonight Be sure to ask about Summer Camps! They’re way cute and filling fast!
Meet Curious George at the Kitsap Barnes and Noble 11AM activities and treats, plus the beloved Dr. Seuss story
American Girl Story Time at the Kitsap Barnes and Noble 3PM The 4th Saturday of every month for American Girl fans
Kitsap Harbor Festival Two big days of family fun at the Port Orchard Marina and downtown Bremerton KidZone; vehicle displays; live entertainment; vendors
Kitsap area readers may also like to get the free newsletter from Macaroni Kid Kitsap
Sunday
Get Your Feet Wet! Volunteer naturalists from Harbor Wild Watch will be at area beaches to help you explore some of this year’s lowest tides! Kopachuck or Penrose at 12 or Manchester at 10:30 You will need a Discover Pass for state parks.
Kitsap Harbor Festival family fun at the Port Orchard Marina and downtown Bremerton KidZone; vehicle displays; live entertainment; vendors
Fun at the Old Cannery in Sumner. Free hot dogs and soda, old-time photos, and Glitterbug the clown. Hint: If you buy a couch, this will be slightly less frugal. Trust me….You might want to check their Facebook page-it’s the most up to date.
A Little Princess at Sumner ManeStage Theater. 2PM LAST show!
Crafts of the Past at Fort Nisqually Each weekend, artisans demonstrate a craft that would been used in the 1880s. While not a total bargain, a trip to the Fort is fun for most children and a good resource if you have one doing some kind of report. Demonstration of primitive fire starting methods today
Valve Cover Races at the LeMay Marymount Event Center Find a valve cover and add wheels! See link for contacts and more details. Note: This is the one in Spanaway, Not the downtown Tacoma location.
The museum at Historic Fort Steilacoom is open 1-4 today
Visit our new sponsors at City Goat Farm and Petting Zoo in Spanaway Here is their fb page .
Farmer’s Market at South Tacoma’s STAR Center
Monday Memorial Day
Memorial Day Observances
Memorial Day ceremony in Sumner at 10AM
Memorial Day Program in Puyallup at the Pioneer Pavillion 1PM Musical performances and speakers
Ceremony at Mountain View Funeral Home at 2PM in the Garden of Honor open to the public, will include military speakers and performances; light food
Here is a link to a pdf with other area Memorial Day observances
Kids Events on Memorial Day
Special Monday public opening at the Children’s Museum in Tacoma
Drop-in sessions at Jump! Gig Harbor
Open Play at Discovery Village in Gig Harbor Military Monday discount
Memorial Day Jump at Pump it Up! in Tacoma
Fun at the Old Cannery in Sumner. Free hot dogs and soda, old-time photos, and Glitterbug the clown. Hint: If you buy a couch, this will be slightly less frugal. Trust me….You might want to check their Facebook page-it’s the most up to date.
Low tides continue today. Get Your Feet wet program in Gig Harbor, or find a beach near you-here’s my post on how to do that!
If you’d like to do something significant with your kiddos, but you aren’t sure how they’d handle a service, reader CoreyAnn found this some thoughtful suggestions for things to do with kids on Memorial Day over at Interest-Led Learning.
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