Looking for affordable fun with the kids this weekend in Tacoma, Auburn, Lakewood, Olympia, or another South Sound spot? You’ve come to the right place for a whole list of affordable South Sound fun for kids and families this weekend.
If you’re headed north or south, you’ll want to check out the fantastic list over at ThriftyNWmom compiled by the newest member of their frugal finding team, Annaliese of Grays Harbor Deals! She’s found some fun Seattle happenings this week! Among other things, it’s Mariner’s Fan Fest!
Indoor Play Options See My Lists of
Weekend Events and Fun by Area
Ongoing
Olympia Family Theater presents James and the Giant Peach If you can make a weekday show, Thursday should be “Thrifty Thursday.”
All Weekend
Saturday
All Over
Kids’ Workshop at the Home Depot: Build a Valentine’s Card Holder. Arrive early for these popular, free workshops.
South King County
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Water Weekends are back at the HC Mast Center at Redondo Every Saturday, check out sea creatures and enjoy the touch tanks. Free!
Story time at the Southcenter Barnes and Noble 11AM Ongoing event, but it’s never a bad idea to call to confirm.
A Visit With Aunt Harriet at the Renton History Museum Come, “Meet,” Harriet Tubman. Thanks, ThriftyNorthwestMom!
Classic Kids Movies in Auburn It’s Babe today. 2PM. Tickets just 3.00.
Tacoma/Puyallup/South Hill/ Greater Pierce County
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Block Play at the South Hill Library Kids 3-7 are invited to drop in for some block tiem
Family story time at the Wheelock Library 10:30
Lego my Library at the Puyallup Public Library 11AM Drop in and do some Lego It’s also Take Your Child to the Library Day with a star making craft available from 12-4:30, and a showing of the movie Brave at 2. All are free, drop in events.
Children’s Dental Health Day at the Tacoma Mall In the JCPenney court Goody bags; dental screenings 10AM-2PM
Pier Peer at the Point Defiance Marina Night time event; kids 8 and up can see the sea critters that are drawn to the dock lights 7:30 Preregister
Circus Oz performs in Tacoma. Amazing, acrobatic acts from the land down under and more! Not the most frugal of outings but looks amazing! Read this post for more details and a half off deal through TravelZoo.
Gig Harbor/Beyond
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Craft Hearts Activity at Discovery Village Included with admission. Also a sing-along with Cody today
Pier Into the Night Event with Harbor Wild Watch
If you’re in the Kitsap area, you will also enjoy the weekly newsletter and calendar from Kitsap Macaroni Kid.
Olympia/Lacey/Dupont Area
Daddy and Daughter Dances begin in many areas this week. Check for yours if you’re interested in these
Ethnic Celebration at St.Martin’s College Free family event with demonstrations, crafts, and a kids’ zone. There will be food for sale.
Story Time at Cabelas. Outdoor themed stories in the walled tent area the first Saturday of the month. Parents should attend with their child.
Make Art Not Trash at The LOTT Wet Center in Olympia PDF of winter offerings . Help keep plastic bags from going into the ocean or landfills, by using some to create a giant whale! Kids will also take home a reusable tote bag. The center is open every weekend for free, drop in visits.
Pier Peer at the Boston Harbor Marina with the South Sound Estuary Association Night time event; see sea critters drawn to the dock lights Fees and registration
Sunday
SuperBowl Skate at Tiffany’s Skate Inn in Puyallup 1.00 admission! And, yes, they’ll have the game on!
I’ll try to round up a few more ideas for Sunday, and as always, I’ll have weekday highlights for you Sunday evening.
If you know something great I missed, just let me know!
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