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South Sound Weekend: Fun for Your Family for March 22nd-24th!

March 22, 2013 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

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Need something to do in Tacoma, Puyallup, Auburn, or Gig Harbor with the kids this weekend?

I’ve got fun family events for all over the South Sound!

Headed elsewhere? For Seattle or Portland area fun 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!

Indoor Play Options See My Lists of

  •  bounce house places,
  • indoor playgrounds
  •  malls with soft play sections

Ongoing

for area Easter Bunny Photos, Bunny Breakfast and other Easter Fun, check my big list of South Sound Easter Events for 2013 (I’m adding more to this today, too)!

Where to Play in the Snow

Saturday

All Over

Kids’ Club at Michael’s stores. It’s a paper craft egg.  2.00 per child sessions on the half hour from 10AM-11:30; you’re invited to shop while they craft.

Lego Friends Event at Toys R Us Stores 12-2  Build a wishing well. SFM Note: As always, it’s never a bad idea to call to confirm your store is participating. At the last Lego event Henry got a free mini figure, so it was pretty cool. Lego Friends are the Legos marketed toward girl builders.  Thanks, ThriftyandThriving

Lowes Build and Grow-This is a reminder if you’re already signed up. These popular, free programs require advance registration and all area stores look full. You Could sign up for the next one now, and mark your calendar!

South King County

 Special Dr.Seuss Story Time at the Southcenter Barnes and Noble  11AM

Water Weekends with HCC Mast at Redondo Every Saturday visit the center for free and get up close with sea critters in their touch tanks.
Performances of the Wizard of Oz by Green River Community College’s Heavier Than Air Theater  Recommended for six and up; no babes in arms; most tickets 10.00.

Tacoma/Puyallup/Greater Pierce

Easter at the Old Cannery in Sumner egg hunts and free photos  March 23, 24 & 30 from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Also- we will be having our annual Easter Egg Hunt (same day, same hours)!

Daffodil Princesses at the South Hill Mall  The girls will be reading stories near the play area, planting flowers near the Easter Bunny and signing posters and making crowns near center court

Lego My Library at the Puyallup Public Library 11AM Story time with Lego building

Spring Celebration at the Portland Avenue Community Center 10AM-12:30  arts and crafts, petting zoo, and more! I do believe this is free, though there is no pricing info. on the flyer.

Spring on the Sun at the Center at Norpoint 11-2  bounce houses, arts and crafts and family fun. I believe this is free, though there is no pricing info. on the flyer.

Summer Camp Fair at the STAR center at South Tacoma  If you’re looking at camp options for the summer, you may want to check this out. Admission is free. 10AM-1

Free Showing of The Lorax at the Puyallup Public Library  2PM

Pierce College Science Dome Shows Special shows for children every Saturday at 2PM in the amazing new dome theater at their Lakewood campus. Tickets just 3.00; adults free! Link also has info. on other public shows.

Friends of the Lakewood Library Used Book Sale

Wilcox Farms Roy  A special opportunity to hunt eggs, tour the farm, take a wagon ride, and more! Hunts at 11 and 2

An evening with National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore at Puyallup High School 7-9PM  Presentation of Joel’s work capturing images of America’s most endangered species. Tickets start at 15.00. Books available for signing and purchase. Probably an event for older, interested children-or a unique date night!

Lacey/Olympia

Friends of the Lakewood Library Used Book Sale

Big LMNOP Kids Consignment event at the Thurston County Fairgrounds 9-4 today

Pierce College Science Dome Shows Special shows for children every Saturday at 2PM in the amazing new dome theater at their Lakewood campus. Tickets just 3.00; adults free! Link also has info. on other public shows.

Saturday storytime at the Olympia Barnes and Noble  1PM

Visit the LOTT Wet science center in Olympia The center is open 10-4 with special activities every Saturday.  Cloud frame activity at 2PM today.
Olympia Youth Chorus Performance

Gig Harbor/Beyond

Got a dinosaur digger or fossil fan at your house? Check out the new exhibit at the Harbor History Museum

Kids’ Clinic at the Home Depot from 9AM-10  Gig Harbor location, only. Thanks, Macaroni Kid Kitsap

Easter Egg Hunt at Uptown  Meet the bunny at the fountain for egg hunts and fun. 10 AM

Meet Spot the Dog at the Kitsap Barnes and Noble 11AM Bring your camera!

American Girl Club at the Kitsap Barnes and Noble 3PM

Date Night at Discovery Village in Gig Harbor Kiddos 3-6 will have a blast with our awesome sponsors while you enjoy a little grown-up time! 5-8PM 25.00 first child/sib discount. Call to register and pay fees. Be sure to ask about summer day camps and preschool while you’re there, and let them know SFM sent you!

Pier Into the Night at Skansie Brothers Park With Harbor Wild Watch  7PM  Special chance to see sea critters drawn to the dock lights at night.

Kitsap area readers will enjoy the newsletter from the Macaroni Kid Kitsap

Sunday

Big LMNOP Kids Consignment event at the Thurston County Fairgrounds 11-2  Last day! Many items half-off.

 Concert from the Tacoma Youth Chorus at St. James Episcopal Church in Olympia 3PM free will donation

Spring Soiree in Auburn

Be sure to also check, “Ongoing,” events at the top of this list.

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