Here are my favorite finds 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. For library story times, see the list below.
Story time links:
- Pierce County.
- Tacoma Public Library
- Timberland regional library (Thurston County)
- Kitsap Regional Library
- King County Library System
- Puyallup Public Library
Ongoing
Science Classes for Home Schoolers and other children resume at the Nature Center at Snake Lake
Monday
The main branch of the Tacoma Public Library hosts an all ages dueling card meet-up for fans of Pokemon, Yu-gi-oh and more.
Tuesday
Car seat checks at Mary Bridge Link has info on other dates and locations.
Mommy and Me Crafts at the Ben Franklin in Bonney Lake Moms and preschool age (and younger) children are invited for crafts and social time. 5.00
It’s 1.00 day at the Starplex in Federal Way (tickets are just 2.00 other days).
Read with a Dog at the Puyallup Public Library 3:30 Pepper is all ears today!
Fetch Club! in Gig Harbor Science Club for 3rd-5th graders based on the popular PBS series. Registration required. 4-5 PM
Read With a Dog at the Graham Library Drop in and practice your skills with a patient canine listener
Wednesday
Tot Time at Learning Sprout Toys in Tacoma call or check their fb page for details
Story time at the Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma’s Wright Park Nature themed story with science and craft activities 11AM-12
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
Open House at Gig Harbor Academy 1-3 Learn about the programs at GHA, including a new class for 2 year olds!
Wacky Wednesdays at the South Hill Library 2-4PM movies, games, and more
Lego Madness at the Parkland/Spanaway Library 3:30
Read With a Dog at the Summit Library Drop in and practice your skills with a patient canine listener 4PM
Juice and Jammies Wednesday at Barnes and Noble in Olympia 7PM
Thursday
Critter Club at the Point Defiance Zoo Zoo themed stories and special crafts/animal encounters for 3 and 4 year olds. Register in advance to save and guarantee your spot. Also on Friday. 11AM It’s amazing apes today.
Creation Station at Learning Sprout Toys in Tacoma Call or check their fb page to confirm
Chess Club is back at the Gig Harbor Library 6-7 PM for ages K-8
It’s a Third Thursday Enjoy free admission and extended hours in Tacoma’s museum district as part of monthly art walk.
Friday
Story time at the Tacoma Nature Center Nature themed stories for preschoolers 3-6; G is for Grasshopper 5.00/ registration requested
Critter Club at the Point Defiance Zoo Zoo themed stories and special crafts/animal encounters for 3 and 4 year olds. Register in advance to save and guarantee your spot. Also on Friday. 11AM It’s amazing apes today.
Read with a Dog at the Puyallup Public Library 3:30 Pepper is all ears today!
Read With a Dog at the Sumner Library Drop in and practice your skills with a patient canine listener 4PM
Build It! at the University Place Library 4PM Registration required For school age children. Drop in and build something fabulous!
New Kids on the YA block. The Garfield Book Store at PLU hosts authors of new young adult books. Readings, q&a, prizes 7PM
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