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
Monday
Bilingual story time at the Sumner Library Evening program for preschoolers with stories and song play in Spanish and English; See link for days and times at other libraries. See links above to find other story times. Also at the Puyallup Library on Mondays.
Tuesday
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). 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 at the Puyallup Public Library Drop in and read with Pepper today anytime between 3:30-4:30
It’s the Muppets! Muppet movies and other muppet fun at the Graham Library at 3:30 Event is rotating around PCL system.
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
Mega Brands Sale begins in Fife Through Satuday
Preregistration deadline for the Fantasy Lights Walk
Mommy and Me Fitness Class at Elev8te Fitness in Tacoma I haven’t been here or tried this, but reader Corey sent in a note that she takes her whole crew weekly and has a blast
Free Kids’ Concert in Tacoma Pocket Harmonica entertains with lively songs, props, hula-hoops, and more. For children and families. 10:30 at the Main Branch and 7PM at Moore.
Fetch Club at the South Hill Library Science Club for 3rd-5th graders based on the popular PBS series. Two times at this library: 2-3PM or 4-5PM Registration Required
It’s the Muppets! Muppet movies and other muppet fun at the Summit Library from 7:30-8:45 PM; Muppet crafting at the Dupont Library at 3PM. Muppet events are rotating around area libraries.
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
Instrument Making in Steilaccom 4PM Activity for kids in grades K-8 in cooperation with Seattle Symphony’s Soundbridge. Registration required (7 spots as of this writing)!
Juice and Jammies Wednesday at Barnes and Noble in Olympia 7PM Also at the Kitsap Barnes and Noble
Thursday
Tots and Critters Club at the Point Defiance Zoo Animal themed story, animal encounter and craft for preschoolers and their grown-ups. It’s Aardvark Awesomeness today. Programs begin at 11. 6.00 for member children/8.00 non members; 2.00 more day of. Preregistration Strongly encouraged. Note: Zoo admission not included with story time fee. Also on Friday
Westfield Family Fun Day at the Southcenter Mall Stories, crafts, and snacks Click on calendar link to open a schedule.
Early registration deadline for the Norpoint Turkey Trot
Free Kids’ Concert in Tacoma Pocket Harmonica entertains with lively songs, props, hula-hoops, and more. For children and families. Wheelock at 4PM
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
It’s a 3rd Thursday. Enjoy free admission and extended hours at Tacoma’s major museums as part of the Art Walk.
Friday
Nature Alphabet at the Tacoma Nature Center Nature themed stories and crafts for kids six and under. Register in advance 6.00 10:30
Tots and Critters Club at the Point Defiance Zoo Animal themed story, animal encounter and craft for preschoolers and their grown-ups. It’s Aardvark Awesomeness today. Programs begin at 11. 6.00 for member children/8.00 non members; 2.00 more day of. Preregistration Strongly encouraged. Note: Zoo admission not included with story time fee. Also on Friday
It’s the Muppets! Muppet movies and other muppet fun at the Parkland Spanaway Library at 3:00. Event is rotating around PCL system.
Read with a doggie friend. Bruiser will meet you at the Puyallup Public Library for low key reading practice anytime between 3:30-4:30.
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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