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
Bounce 360 Opens in
Special daytime showings of City Mouse, Country Mouse at Olympia Family Theater 10:30 or 1:00 PM First Monday of every month; tickets are 5.00
Play to Learn at the South Hill Library 1:30-3:00 Drop in programs for kids 6 and under with caregivers; songs, stories and play
Tuesday
Indoor Toddler Play Park in Fife see my indoor playground list for more options.
Take Your Baby Matinee at Kent AMC
Block Play at the Key Center Library 11AM for kids 3-7
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 Choices include Wreck it Ralph and Hotel Transylvania
Wednesday
Tot Time at Learning Sprout Toys in Tacoma Always a good idea to confirm first
Music and Motion at the Gig Harbor Library 10:30 for kids birth-5; music, instruments, motion, and fun!
Play to Learn at the Parkland/Spanaway Library at 10 or Graham at 1:30-3:00 Drop in programs for kids 6 and under with caregivers; songs, stories and play
It’s Free Day at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn(Admission is just 2.00/1.00 other days). Small, but kid friendly
Wacky Wednesdays at the South Hill Library at 2PM It’s a movie; free, drop in programs for school age kids
Read to a Dog at the Summit or Sumner Library at 4PM Kids can practice their reading skills with a patient, canine listener
Art After School in Steilacoom Free for school age kids; all supplies provided 4PM
Thursday
Indoor Toddler Play Park in Fife See this my indoor playground list for more options.
Family Fun Day at Westfield Southcenter
Play to Learn at the Lakewood Library at 10 Drop in programs for kids 6 and under with caregivers; songs, stories and play
Read with a Dog at the Puyallup Public Library 3:30
Chess Club at the Gig Harbor Library 6PM
Youth Irish Dance Performance at the Olympia Library 6PM
Friday
Block Play at the Lakewood Library 10:30 for kids 3-7
Music and Motion at the Gig Harbor Library 10:30 for kids birth-5; music, instruments, motion, and fun!
Read with a Dog at the Puyallup Public Library 3:30
Happy Birthday, Amelia Bedelia at the South Hill Library 4-5 :30PM at the Summit Library Free, no registration required. Crafts and activities celebrate the beloved, wacky Amelia Bedelia
As always, I’ll have plenty more fun coming your way in your weekend list!
I also have another Very special giveaway coming, so do check back for that.
New here? I’m so glad you found Sounds Fun Mom! You might consider subscribing to my emails, joining us on Facebook, or following me on Twitter! You’re also always welcome to drop me a line if you know something great I missed, or just want to give me a tip.
I LOVE your site, my daughter’s dad tipped me off to it and you’ve got a lot of great ideas. Thank you