Need something to do with the kids in Tacoma, Puyallup, Auburn, Olympia, or your part of the South Sound?
Here’s a whole list of family events and activities right around here.
Here’s a special edition of my weekday guide with, “All Week,” ideas at the top, followed by a daily dose of fun.
For Indoor Play Options See My Lists of
Other Weekday Events and Fun
All Week
It’s National Parks week. Free entry to Mt.Rainier and all other national parks the 22nd-26th. State parks will be free (No Discover WA pass needed) this weekend, on the 26th and 27th
Monday
Military Monday at Discovery Village in Gig Harbor Special discount for members of the military
Indoor Toddler Play Park in Fife see my indoor playground list for more options.
Play to Learn at the South Hill Library Special program for children up to 6 and caregivers. Play, songs, stories. Drop-in 1:30
Make a purchase at the Super Mall and get a free, “Grow Guy,” plant
Fun With Chemistry at the Olympia Library 3PM Recommended for school age kids
Air Conditioning Fitness class for grown-ups at Trampoline Nation in Federal Way 7PM Kids can jump for a discounted price, so bring ’em along! Jumping is not childcare, so they should be old enough to take care of their own bathroom needs and be able to understand that you are nearby but busy (Getting a workout on a trampoline! Awesome!) TN is a great sponsor. Tell ’em I sent you! Planning a party? Don’t forget about the discount for NEW party bookings just for SFM readers.
Tuesday
It’s 1.00 day at the Starplex in Federal Way! Tickets are just 2.00 other days. Small upcharge for 3D Choices include Wreck it Ralph and the Rise of the Guardians
Read With A Dog at the Puyallup Public Library Kids can drop in and practice their skills with a patient, canine listener 3:30-4:30
Lego Club at the Auburn Library Kids 5-12 are invited to join Bricks 4 Kidz. Registration is required; limited to 20 children. 4:30
Read with a Dog at the Summit Library 4:30
Family Game Night at the Dupont Library 6PM
Pajama Story Time at the Swasey Library 7PM
Wednesday
Tot Time at Learning Sprout Toys in Tacoma Always a good idea to confirm first 10:30
It’s Free Day at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn(Admission is just 2.00/1.00 other days). Small, but kid friendly
Play to Learn at the Parkland/Spanway Library at 10 or Graham at 1:30 Special program for children up to 6 and caregivers. Play, songs, stories. Drop-in 1:30
Read with a Dog at the Summit Library 4:30
Juice and Jammies story time at the Olympia Barnes and Noble 7PM
Wolves at the Olympia Library 7:30 PM One of a series of events leading up to the Celebration of the Species. Middle school student, Story Warren will lead the presentation. Probably suitable for tweens and up.
Air Conditioning Fitness class for grown-ups at Trampoline Nation in Federal Way 7PM Kids can jump for a discounted price, so bring ’em along! Jumping is not childcare, so they should be old enough to take care of their own bathroom needs and be able to understand that you are nearby but busy (Getting a workout on a trampoline! Awesome!) TN is a great sponsor. Tell ’em I sent you! Planning a party? Don’t forget about the discount on NEW party bookings just for SFM readers.
Thursday
Critter Club at the Point Defiance Zoo Program for preschoolers with stories, crafts, and animal encounters. Fees required; does not include zoo admission. Advance sign up holds your place and saves you 2.00. 8.00 member child/10.00 non-members/12.00 day of registration Henry and I did a few of these, and they were excellent. Also on Friday 11AM
Play to Learn at the Lakewood Library at 10 or Graham at 1:30 Special program for children up to 6 and caregivers. Play, songs, stories. Drop-in 1:30
Indoor Toddler Play Park in Fife See this my indoor playground list for more options.
Scholastic Book Fair Begins at Bates Technical College in Tacoma Clifford appearances! Evening class on brain development for parents follows
Late Play Date at the White River Valley Museum Free admission and activities perfect for families with kids 3-12 6-8PM
Friday
Critter Club at the Point Defiance Zoo Program for preschoolers with stories, crafts, and animal encounters. Fees required; does not include zoo admission. Advance sign up holds your place and saves you 2.00. 8.00 member child/10.00 non-members/12.00 day of registration Henry and I did a few of these, and they were excellent. 11AM
Special Ready! Set Read story time at the Children’s Museum in Tacoma
Scholastic Book Fair Continues at Bates Technical College in Tacoma Clifford appearances! Evening class on brain development for parents follows
Special Day Time Showing of The Princess and the Pea at Olympia Family Theater
A series of low tides begins today. Here’s an article from the Tacoma News Tribune. There are some events scheduled this weekend. I’ll have more about low tide exploration in a post later this week!
Art Walk in Olympia tonight. Free admission to the Hands-on Children’s Museum after 5PM. Some other family friendly venues/ideas in this article at Thurston Talk
Pier Into the Night event with Harbor Wild Watch in Gig Harbor
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