Need kids’ activities in Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, or your neck of the woods?
Affordable fun for your South Sound family, or just a dry place to play?
You’ve come to the right place! Here’s my list of fun and affordable things to do with the kids in and around the South Sound this week!
Ongoing: Story time is back at all area libraries! Every day this week, there are multiple events for all ages. Here is the link for Pierce County (change the date in the calendar on the left). Here is the link for the Tacoma Public Library (change the date in the calendar on the left). If you’re one of my Thurston County readers, here is the link to Timberland regional library. Use the calendar to the left to look for kids’ story times. Here is the link for my Kitsap readers, and here is the link to the King County Library System (You can search by individual library).
Indoor Play Options See My Lists of
Other Weekday Events and Fun
Monday
Play Date Skate at Rollin’ 253 in Tacoma 10.00 covers the whole family! 9:30-11:30 Be sure to check the link for info. on dollar nights and other great deals!
Play to Learn at the South Hill Library at 1:30 collaborative program with the Children’s museum for parents and caregivers and kids 6 and under
Tuesday
Indoor Toddler Play Park in Fife See this my indoor playground list for more options.
Weekly Car Seat Inspections at Mary Bridge Link has info. on other dates/times
It’s 1.00 day at the Starplex in Federal Way! Tickets are just 2.00 other days. Small upcharge for 3D
Read to a Dog at the Puyallup Public Library Drop in and practice reading to a patient, canine listener 3:30
Read to a Dog at the Summit Library at 4 or the Graham Library at 6:30-7:30 Kids can practice their reading skills with a patient, canine listener
Bedtime Storytime at the Swasey Library 7PM Come in your jammies!
Wednesday
Play to Learn at the Parkland/Spanaway Library at 10AM or Graham at 1:30
Play Date Skate at Rollin’ 253 in Tacoma 10.00 covers the whole family! 9:30-11:30 Be sure to check the link for info. on dollar nights and other great deals!
Tot Time at Learning Sprout Toys in Tacoma Always a good idea to confirm first
Wacky Wednesdays at the South Hill Library at 2PM Drop in and do some Lego today
Free Circus Oz preview at the STAR Center in South Tacoma 4:30 Read more about Circus Oz here.
Ukulele Jam Session at Ted Brown Music in Tacoma
Thursday
Indoor Toddler Play Park in Fife See this my indoor playground list for more options.
Play to Learn at the Lakewood Library at 10 collaborative program with the Children’s museums for parents and caregivers and kids up to 6
Critter Club at the Pt.Defiance Zoo Animal themed crafts, stories, and special visitors for 3 and 4 year olds. 8.00 members/ 10.00 non members. Fee does not include zoo admission. Preregister to hold your spot. 11AM y It’s Penguin Parade this week. Also Friday
Chess Club at the Gig Harbor Library 6PM
Sleepy Time story time in Auburn 7PM Wear your jammies!
Friday
Toddler and preschool story times at the Puyallup Public Library
Critter Club at the Pt.Defiance Zoo Animal themed crafts, stories, and special visitors for 3 and 4 year olds. 8.00 members/ 10.00 non members. Fee does not include zoo admission. Preregister to hold your spot. 11AM y It’s Penguin Parade this week.
Nature Alphabet at the Center at Norpoing Nature themed preschool story time. Registration and fees required
Block Play at the Gig Harbor Library at 1:30 Drop in block time for kids up to 7
Free night at the Hands-on Children’s Museum in Olympia
As always, I’ll have tons of ideas up Friday morning for your weekend, and this week I am also previewing several upcoming events. Be sure you’re following me so you don’t miss a bit of it!
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