100 Things to Do in the South Sound

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Here’s a list of over 100 ideas featured right here in the South Sound! These are things you can enjoy year round, listed by geographic location. For more seasonal offerings, be sure to check out the clickable graphics in our side bar, or like our Facebook page to get a heads up on what’s going on NOW.

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Here, There and Everywhere

Check out a Sandy South Sound Beach or Lake

Explore a beach at low tide

Paint your own pottery at a local studio

Score a perfect 10 with your kiddo on the ice skating rink

Go totally 80s and hit up the roller skating rink

Work on your golf swing at a mini golf course

Visit a Museum for FREE with a Library Pass

Ride a carousel or merry go round

Grab two scoops at your favorite ice cream shop

Take a field trip to Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Go for a swim at these impressive indoor aquatic centers

South King County

Bring a picnic to Lake Meridian and let the kids play at the awesome playground

For the tiny tots, check out the City of Kent Indoor Park

Pretend you are an Olympic gymnast at the The Metropolitan Gym‘s Open Gym sessions

Federal Way

Jump around, jump around, jump up, jump up and get down at Trampoline Nation

Take a picturesque stroll along the beautiful boardwalk of the West Hylebos Wetlands Park

Walk through a nature preserve and emerge onto beautiful, secluded Dumas Bay

Enjoy a full day at one of the South Sound’s most beautiful beaches, Dash Point State Park

Catch a $2.99 movie AMC Gateway 8 Theater

Float along the lazy river at the Federal Way Community Center Pool

Auburn

Take in a performance at the Evergreen City Ballet

Have the kids let off some steam at Les Gove Discovery Playground and Rotary Sprayground

Take a free tour of the stables and facilities at Emerald Downs

Pop in for an Open Gym session at The Auburn Gymnastics Center

Hang out at the Gymnasium at Les Gove Park, where kids can play at the indoor gym or tackle the rock climbing wall

Romp around the indoor play area at The Outlet Collection {formerly known as the Supermall} then hitch a ride on the carousel

Try out the Bungee Trampoline at Super Jump Party Zone

Visit the kid friendly, historical White River Valley Museum

Enumclaw

Cruise the indoor park at Peak Gymnastics

Eatonville

Have a splash in the calm Mashell River

Pierce County

Fife

Meet friends at the popular Wedge Park

Take the whole family for a swim at The Fife Swim Center for only $12.25

Bonney Lake

Hunt for adorable Gnome Homes in Bonney Lake

Eatonville

Visit area animals in their natural habitats at NW Trek

Fircrest

Take your runner to the Fircrest Tot Lot, where they can’t escape because it’s fully fenced!

Lakewood

Take in a Children’s Show at the Pierce College Science Dome

Pet animals in an indoor petting zoo at JOZEE ROOZ

Take a multicultural excursion at Asian supermarket Paldo World

Let the kids storm the castle at Ft.Steilacoom Park

Pierce County Parks and Recreation has a new indoor playground for preschoolers at Sprinker Tuesday and Thursday mornings. (Closed June 13, 2017-Sept 10, 2017)

Pierce County Walking Guide