Here are a few highlights for the week ahead!
The bouncy house list and the indoor playground list are all updated. You can find both, plus South Sound malls with play areas, under Rainy Day Play.
One note: The Pt.Defiance Zoo is closed Wednesdays and Thursdays through December 16th.
Remember: These are just highlights, but I’m always happy to list your family friendly event, or add something great you think I’ve overlooked. Just use that contact button up above and drop me a line!
Ongoing
Story time is back at all area libraries! Every day this week, there are multiple events for all ages. The PCL system also has many events for teens. Use the calendar that comes up on the left after clicking each link to change the date. Here are links:
- Pierce County.
- Tacoma Public Library
- Timberland regional library (Thurston County)
- Kitsap Regional Library
- King County Library System
- Puyallup Public Library
Science Classes for Home Schoolers and other children resume at the Nature Center at Snake Lake
Tuesday
Candy Buy Back Day at many area dentists and orthodontists. Scroll one down or go here for my post.
Car seat safety checks Free weekly check at Mary Bridge in Tacoma. Link has contact info. for fire stations and other sites for seat inspections.
It’s 1.00 day at the Starplex in Federal Way (tickets are just 2.00 other days). Call before you go today, as I’m not seeing shows listed. Other days are showing Cars II, Smurfs, Spy Kids, and Harry Potter.
Mom and baby class at Good Samaritan Two class times for moms and babies 0-12
Read With a Dog Every Tuesday at the Graham Library, kids can practice their reading skills with a patient canine listener. Drop in program; 6:30-7:45
Wednesday
Art After School at the Steilacoom Library Free art activities for kids 6 and up. Supplies provided.
Kids’ Book Club at the South Hill Library For kids in 1st-3rd grade; registration required; this month’s title is Freckle Juice 1:00-2:30
Fetch Club at the Parkland/Spanaway Library Science program for 3rd-5th graders based on the popular television series. Register
Juice and Jammies Wednesday at Barnes and Noble in Olympia 7PM Also at the Kitsap Barnes and Noble
Read With a Dog Every Wednesday at the Summit Library, kids can practice their reading skills with a patient canine listener. Drop in program; 4-5PM
Thursday
It’s Westfield Family Fun Day at the Southcenter Mall Story and craft at 10 or 11 near the soft play area. Download pdf calendar from the link.
Read With a Dog at the Puyallup public library Low pressure practice for young readers. Drop-in anytime between 3:30-4:30 Dan is your 4 legged listener today
Critter Club at the Pt.Defiance Zoo Animal themed craft and story time for 3 and 4 year olds at the Pt.Defiance Zoo Program begins at 11 6.00 for members/8.00 non-members; 2.00 more on the day-off. Zoo admission not included. Also on Friday. This month’s theme is, “Wonderful Walruses”
Friday
Santa arrives at the Supermall in Auburn….. Don’t shoot the messenger! If you’re a Momtopia member, mark your calendars for a milk and cookies event on December 5th.
Free First Friday at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma
X is for Xtreme Nature Alphabet at the Tacoma Nature Center (scroll down) Nature themed craft and story time for children 3-6. Registration required.
Critter Club at the Pt.Defiance Zoo Animal themed craft and story time for 3 and 4 year olds at the Pt.Defiance Zoo Program begins at 11 6.00 for members/8.00 non-members; 2.00 more on the day-off. Zoo admission not included. Also on Friday. This month’s theme is, “Wonderful Walruses”
Read With a Dog at the Puyallup public library Low pressure practice for young readers. Drop-in anytime between 3:30-4:30 Bruiser the French Mastiff is your canine pal today.
Free Friday Night at the Hands on Children’s Museum in Olympia
As always, I’ll have much more for your weekend on Friday, and more fun all the days in between.
Know something great I missed? Need help finding something? Just let me know! Whether you’re looking for things do with kids in Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Puyallup, Auburn, or whatever part of the South Sound you call home, I’d love to help. Just give me a holler.
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