Wondering what to do 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! I don’t see this up yet, but I’m sure she’s rounding up some good stuff for you.
Indoor Play Options See My Lists of
Weekend Events and Fun by Area
Ongoing
Olympia Family Theater presents James and the Giant Peach 7 different show times; see this link for tickets
Sleeping Beauty at ManeStage in Sumner *Photo Ops with the cast after ever show! Bring your camera! many show times!
All Weekend
Ice Skating Show at Sprinker call for tickets and details(253) 798-4000
Saturday
All Over
Lowes Build and Grow Advance registration required for these popular, free programs. Your store is full? Think about signing up for the next one.
*I’m hearing that a lot of these are full-up into March! You could try checking a different store, or wait for the next Home Depot event-they don’t require registration. If your kiddos are old enough, check out the Get Geeky event at the Lakewood library. Michael’s stores are also doing events this weekend, open to all.
Kids Club at Michaels Craft stores. It’s a Love Bug bag. Cost is 2.00; sessions start on the half hour. Never a bad idea to call to confirm national events with your store.
South King County
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Water Weekends are back at the HC Mast Center at Redondo Every Saturday, check out sea creatures and enjoy the touch tanks. Free! 10-2
Special Valentine Story time at the Southcenter Barnes and Noble 11AM activities and a Curious George appearance
Beauty and the Beast story time at the Algona library 11AM
Valentines Story Time at the Federal Way Barnes and Noble 11AM
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 at Wapato Hills Park with Tacoma Nature Center Staff Free, but registration is required. Not suitable for strollers; great for 3 and up! 10AM
Asia Pacific New Year Celebration Free event at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall activities, entertainment, food vendors, cultural crafts for kids 11AM-6PM
Family Day at the Museum of Glass Make valentine’s crafts and watch the artisans make special valentines themed pieces. Included with admission. You Should be able to go with a library pass. Or you can get half off admission through Groupon. *Only buy ‘em for adults. Kids are only 5.00 any way, and kids 5 and under are free.
Family story time at the Wheelock Library 10:30
Discounted admission to Fort Nisqually continues
Lego my Library at the Puyallup Public Library 11AM Drop in and do some Lego!
Get Geeky at the Lakewood Library Activity for kids 7 and up and parent, inspired by the Geek Dad books (think construction/science type projects) 1-3PM Registration required
Gig Harbor/Beyond
Daddy and Daughter Dances continue in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Discovery Village open play card making craft available today!
Got a dinosaur digger or fossil fan at your house? Check out the new exhibit at the Harbor History Museum
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 continue in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Valentines Story time at Lakewood Barnes and Noble 11AM
Valentines Story time at Olympia Barnes and Noble 11AM
Create and Take Workshop with Thurston County 4-H in Olympia Instruction and materials to sew a table runner for 8.00. Call to register first and for more info.
Chinese New Year Crafts at The LOTT Wet Center in Olympia PDF of winter offerings . 10AM-4PM Free
Love Our Local Festival in Olympia from Sustainable South Sound Daytime events include activities for children
Did you see this post about half-off admission to the new Hands-on Children’s Museum?
Sunday
Cinderella’s Holiday Part at A Simple Wish in Puyallup Two times; I’d call now if you want in. 30.00 per parent/child pair crafts, snacks, Cinderella
Free Family Craft at Michael’s Stores 1-3PM It’s a wood, heart frame.
Family concert with the Tacoma Symphony hall at UPS; Performance is at 2:30; Come an hour early for the musical, “Petting Zoo!”
Free Party just for military kids at the STAR Center in South Tacoma. You do need to RSVP!
Lion Dance performance at Renton Uwajimaya 3:30 Celebrate the year of the snake!
As always, I’ll have weekday highlights for you Sunday evening.
If you know something great I missed, just let me know!
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