Looking for affordable holiday fun with the kids this weekend in Tacoma, Auburn, Lakewood, Olympia, or another South Sound spot? You’ve come to the right place for a whole list of affordable South Sound fun for kids and families this weekend.
If you’re headed north or south, 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! She’s found some fun Seattle happenings this week! Among other things, it’s Mariner’s Fan Fest!
Indoor Play Options See My Lists of
Weekend Events and Fun by Area
Ongoing
Last Chance: Valentines for Vets Through January 26th, stop in at Tacoma Public Library branches to make a valentine for a local veteran.
All Weekend
Western Washington Sportsmen’s Show at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Activities of interest to kids include a fishing pond and dock dogs competitions. Link has a coupon, but admission is going to be spendy anyway. I would send your kiddos to this with the sports enthusiast in your life.
Saturday
All Over
Free family Valentine making at Michael’s Stores Never a bad idea to confirm with your local store before you go. 10AM-12, while supplies last
South King County
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Tot Concert with the Federal Way Symphony tickets are 7.00
Pinocchio at the Carco Theater in Renton. A Storybook theater production Two shows Saturday and Sunday; tickets are 10.00.
Phineas and Ferb! Live at the Showare Center in Kent. Sadly, there are no more discount tickets for sale, but you can still go buy regular tickets-and Best Deal Alert-if you choose the 1PM show the kids tickets are 10.00. Be sure to read my post for some insider scoop on this show if you’re going.
Water Weekends are back at the HC Mast Center at Redondo Every Saturday, check out sea creatures and enjoy the touch tanks. Free!
Story time at the Southcenter Barnes and Noble 11AM Ongoing event, but it’s never a bad idea to call to confirm.
Tacoma/Puyallup/South Hill/ Greater Pierce County
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Family Nature Walk with the Tacoma Nature Center/Metro Parks at Wapato park in Tacoma 10AM Free, but spots are limited, so you’re asked to sign up. Not for children under 3 or suitable for strollers.
Free concert with the Not-Its! at Charles Wright in Tacoma
Family story time at the Wheelock Library 10:30
Free Day for Tacoma City Residents at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Picture id and proof of city residence, such as a utility bill, are required.
Special open house and celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation at the Buffalo Soldier’s Museum in Tacoma Small museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Buffalo Soldiers. It’s always free and open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Today there will be special guided tours and spoken word performances. 12-4
Block Play at the Sumner Library at 1PM
Customer Appreciation at Rollin’ 253 Free admission, free skating to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Tacoma’s awesome, family run skating rink! 6:30PM-11PM We’re excited to be talking with the Rollin 253 team about sponsorship opportunities. If you go, tell ‘em you saw this on Sounds Fun Mom! Thanks!
Gig Harbor/Beyond
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Free kids’ concert for 3-5s with award winner, Alley Oop at Gig Harbor Academy
Preschool open house at Discovery Village Meet the teachers; learn about the program; check out the classrooms. Yes, you can bring the kids! 10AM-1PM Awesome sponsors! Tell ‘em Sounds Fun Mom sent you!
Harbor Heights kids present a Missoula Children’s Theater Production of the Frog Prince Adults are 8.00; kids are 5.00; kids 5 and under are free
American Girl Club at the Kitsap Mall Barnes and Noble 3PM 4th Saturday of every month. Bring your doll for reading, conversation, and activities. Holiday theme this month. It’s never a bad idea to call and confirm with national chain events.
If you’re in the Kitsap area, you will also enjoy the weekly newsletter and calendar from Kitsap Macaroni Kid.
Olympia/Lacey/Dupont Area
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Free Recess Monkey Concert at South Puget Sound Community College 10AM Part of the school’s parenting tools program Center for the Arts at SPSCC 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, Wa 98512
Story time at the Olympia Barnes and Noble 1PM On the stage in the children’s area. Ongoing event, but it never hurts to call and check first.
Drops and Watts at The LOTT Wet Center in Olympia PDF of winter offerings . Free program at 2PM on the connection between water and energy. PSE staff on hand. The center is open every weekend for free, drop in visits. This particular presentation sounds best for older, interested children to me.
Olympia/Timberland Library used book sale Also Sunday
Olympia/Timberland Library presents He Can, She Can! Multicultural stories of adventure.with professional storyteller, Naomi Buck. Recommended for school age children. 3PM
Mother/Son Adventure Night at the Hands on Children’s Museum in Olympia Registration and Fees required
Sunday
Northwest Native Community Celebration at the Tacoma Art Museum. Free admission and events
Olympia/Timberland Library used book sale continues
Peninsula Youth Orchestra Concert at Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor 3PM I think this would be a nice idea if you have a tween considering orchestra and thinking about instruments.
I’ll try to round up a few more ideas for Sunday, and as always, I’ll have weekday highlights for you Sunday evening.
As always, if you know something great I missed, just let me know!
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