All Weekend-It’s the Last weekend for Fantasty Lights in Spanaway, Zoolights at Pt.Defiance, and Winter Wildland events at Northwest Trek. *The trek activities are in the daytime. Note that tram rides are limited due to icy conditions.
Friday-
Train festival at the Washington State History Museum continues through tomorrow
New Year’s Eve party at the Hands on Children’s Museum in Olympia from 10-2 Special crafts and magic acts
Pt.Defiance Zoo’s last day for special animal enrichment activities and half off with a canned food donation.
Feel like a road trip? It’s the last day for Winterfest activities in Seattle.
First Night-Family friendly New Years celebration in downtown Tacoma
Read my post here for more First Night info. and other ideas for a kid friendly New Years Eve.
Saturday
Kids’ Build Workshop at Home Depot 11-2 (special time because of the holiday) It’s a battery organizer. SFM readers suggest going early to these popular, free events.
Polar Bear plunges in Olalla and Lacey . SFM is Not suggesting you or your kids get into ice, cold water. In fact, SFM strongly advises against it. But it might be fun to watch others do it.
Moonlit Beach walk at Seahurst Beach in Burien
Sunday
Special holiday “cheapskate,” session at Sprinker. There are also skating sessions Friday.
Know something great I missed? Let me know! Next week is going to be jam packed with ideas as classes, story times, and schools all get back in full swing. This might be a good time to enjoy some quiet time and get the school things organized.
Whatever you do, stay safe, and resolve to have loads of fun with your family in 2011! I’ll be right here to help you out with that, starting with a big ‘ol list on Monday.
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