Looking for things to do with the family this weekend? If you live near Tacoma, Auburn, Lacey, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Olympia-or somewhere in between-I’ve got you covered!
South Sound family fun is right here!
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!
Friday
Friends of the Steilacoom Library used book sale
See the calendar for more Friday fun!
Saturday
All Over
National Trails Day-Free admission to state parks Saturday; See this post for some opportunities to volunteer
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Kids can stop in between 10-2 to do a coloring project for, “National Drawing Day,” It’s 2.00 per child/sessions start on the half hour
Home Depot Kids’ Club Advance registration now required for these popular, free programs
South King County
The 10.00 a bag sale continues at Once Sold Tales in Kent. The owner is hoping to work with her landlord to stay open Monday, but Saturday and Sunday are a go!
National Trails Day-Free admission to state parks Saturday; See this post for some opportunities to volunteer
Kids’ fishing event at Steel Lake in Federal Way. Annual event just for junior anglers. 4.00 all equipment provided, but advance registration is required. I would call to register as their website is really a nightmare. Sorry, Federal Way-just this blogger’s opinion!
Story Time at the Federal Way Barnes and Noble Bedtime is Canceled is the title. Time says 1AM. Pretty sure that’s not right……
Water Weekends with HCC Mast at Redondo Every Saturday visit the center for free from 10-2 and get up close with sea critters in their touch tanks
Saturday Story Time at Southcenter Barnes and Noble 11AM
Puyallup/Sumner/Greater Pierce
Father’s Day frame event at Ben Franklin in Bonney Lake 35.00 gets you portraits of the kids with DAD letters in a matt and frame ready for gift giving. 1-3 First come; first served photos next to the frame shop
Block Play at the South Hill Library
Children’s Gardening Program with the Master Gardeners at the WSU extension in Puyallup 1PM Never been? I have a post with more about this fun children’s program here.
Mother Earth Fair at the Puyallup fair grounds-kids are free, and there are children’s activities. Adult tickets are very pricey, but if you’re interested in organic living, urban farming, or gardening it may be worth it to you.
Block Play at the Sumner Library
Tacoma
National Trails Day-Free admission to state parks Saturday; See this post for some opportunities to volunteer
Father’s Day event at Learning Sprout Toys Make a free craft for dad 10AM-4PM
Launch into Literacy at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma Special story times; sign up for library summer reading programs; meet Rhubarb from the Rainiers and Daffodil princesses. Free, drop-in event; Museum admission is pay-as-you-will for the next 4 years or so thanks to the generosity of Key Bank. Also on Sunday
Duck Daze in University Place Street parade followed by Treasure in the Park sale, open house at the fire department, and more fun!
Got a brave kid? The spraygrounds are On in Tacoma! Free, open 10AM-8PM
Most Farmers’ Markets have opened! Has yours? Check here.
Crafts of the Past at Fort Nisqually Each weekend, artisans demonstrate a craft that would been used in the 1880s. While not a total bargain, a trip to the Fort is fun for most children and a good resource if you have one doing some kind of report. Scrimshaw is today. Also Sunday
Pierce College Science Dome Shows Special shows for children 3-8 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. General audience at 3:15-it’s Black Holes right now.
Visit our new sponsors at City Goat Farm and Petting Zoo in Spanaway Here is their fb page . I’ve had sooooo many nice notes from readers who have loved it here. If you do, too, be sure to ask about their season pass! 10-6 today. Dress for mud and meeting animal friends.
Lacey/Olympia/JBLM
National Trails Day-Free admission to state parks Saturday; See this post for some opportunities to volunteer
Duck Dash and Fun Fair in Lacey Tumwater Falls Park fun begins at 11AM with bounce houses and kids’ zone;rubber duck drop into the Deschutes River at 4PM; winning ducks win prizes-you can purchase one at participating retailers or day-of, while supplies last for 5.00.
Open Farm Day at Nature Nurture farm 5.00 donation 10AM-2PM
Saturday storytime at the Olympia Barnes and Noble 1PM Every Saturday
Shellfish farming at the LOTT Wet Science Center Center is free and open to the public every weekend. Today’s program at 2PM is on shellfish farming. See oysters, clams, and other critters. Coloring books
Olympia Family Theater presents Cinder Edna 3 0r 6 also Sunday
Science Carnival at Evergreen State College Free admission; variety of science experiments and demonstrations
Gig Harbor/Kitsap
National Trails Day-Free admission to state parks Saturday; See this post for some opportunities to volunteer
Maritime Gig Festival Two big days of fun-pirates, parade, children’s activities, vendors
Kids’ Day at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds
Story Time at the Kitsap Barnes and Noble 11AM New Mo Wilems book
Kitsap area readers may also like to get the free newsletter from Macaroni Kid Kitsap
Sunday
Auburn Valley YMCA Princess Event Open to non-members princess appearance; snacks call to check on space availability
Children’s Health Fair in Olympia Free children’s concert, admission to the HOCM, and bike helmets while supplies last. Free but registration is required.
Maritime Gig Festival continues in Gig Harbor children’s activities, vendors, Sunday farmer’s market, storytelling
Crafts of the Past at Fort Nisqually Each weekend, artisans demonstrate a craft that would been used in the 1880s. While not a total bargain, a trip to the Fort is fun for most children and a good resource if you have one doing some kind of report. Demonstration of primitive fire starting methods today
Visit our new sponsors at City Goat Farm and Petting Zoo in Spanaway Here is their fb page .
Farmer’s Market at South Tacoma’s STAR Center
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