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
- bounce house places,
- indoor playgrounds
- malls with soft play sections
- Don’t forget right now, you can get half-off at Odyssey One!
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
Special daytime showings of Alice in Wonderland at Olympia Family Theater
Pajama Story Time at the Renton Library
Tuesday
Indoor Toddler Play Park in Fife See this my indoor playground list for more options.
Preschool Story Time at the STAR Center in South Tacoma 11AM
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 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 program for school age kids. It’s a movie today.
Art After School in Steilacoom 4PM for ages 6 and up; supplies provided
Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the South Hill Library Registration required 6:30
Thursday
Indoor Toddler Play Park in Fife See this my indoor playground list for more options.
Free Day for Tacoma City Residents at the Point Defiance Zoo Photo id. and proof of residence required
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
Family Fun Day at the Westfield Southcenter Mall 10AM Valentine’s Themed stories and crafts
Chess Club at the Gig Harbor Library 6PM
It’s Thrifty Thursday at Olympia Family Theater. Get 5.00 tickets to James and the Giant Peach *This is always the 1st Thursday of the show run, but I haven’t had a chance to call and confirm, so you may want to before you go.
Friday
Cuddlies Night at the Children’s Museum in Tacoma call to register
Block Play at the Lakewood Library 10:30AM
Nature Numbers at the STAR Center Nature themed math literacy concepts for preschoolers Registration and fees required
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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