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South Sound Weekend Calendar: Fun for Kids and Families for October 18th-20th!

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The South Sound is full of fun things to do with your family this weekend!

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!

Saturday

All Over

Get your pumpkin on! Here’s my list of South Sound pumpkin patches and corn mazes!

Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores  2.00 per child for a 30 minute session. Sessions begin on the half hour starting at 10AM  Duck tape mask making today. For 3.00 more they can decorate a t-shirt to make a full, “Costume.”

Lego Superhero Building Event at Toys R Us Stores 12-2 Kids can make and take Robin and the Redbird cycle   These are min figure sized, but I have been consistently impressed with these events. They always have plenty, and Henry loves them. Keep in mind, the idea is to get you in a toy

Cra-z-Loom Bracelet making event at Toys R Us  Free bracelet make and take event  Every Saturday August 24th-October 26th 10AM-12   Always a good idea to call your local store to confirm. There is a good chance your kiddos will want to buy this bracelet making thing-which looks pretty cool!

Many Farmer’s Markets are  still open for just a few more weeks!  Find one here Get your fresh on while you can!

South King County

Sponge Bob will be visiting the play area at the Outlet Collection (aka Supermall) between 11AM-1PM  Bring your camera!

Cedar River Salmon Migration  Every weekend in October spot salmon returning with the help of volunteer naturalists  Various Renton area sites  More on salmon watching coming in a post next week!

Saturday Storytime and Reading with Rover at Southcenter Barnes and Noble  11AM stories for children 3-7 and reading practice time with trained therapy dogs

Touch tanks at HCC Mast at Redondo  Free and open to the public every Saturday from 10-2  Kids can touch a variety of sea critters

Tukwila Pool 40th Birthday.40 admission to open swim and more fun!

East Pierce County-Bonney Lake, Puyallup, Graham, Beyond
Bike Helmet Fitting and Helmet Giveaway in Puyallup 10AM-1pM one per child; child must be present  first come; first served
Just Between Friends consignment sale at the Puyallup fairgrounds  Deals on kids’ clothing and gear; free admission passes at the site, or around town. Bring reusable shopping bags; leave the kiddos at home! Continues Sunday
Lego my Library at the Puyallup Public Library 11AM Stories followed by Lego building fun  drop-in  for kids 4-8
Halloween mask making at the Bonney Lake Library free, all supplies provided!  10:30-12:30 October 19th
Children’s Author appearance at the Puyallup Public Library  Stephen Pastis promotes his new book: Timmy Failure-Mistakes Were Made  4PM
You can make cider at Terry’s Berries on weekends, but sadly you can’t apple pick due to a poor crop. The cider is very pricey, but super delicious! Terry encourages you to go this weekend-lines are usually shorter on Sundays. I would call first, to make sure they have supplies.
Puyallup Library Birthday Celebration 6-8PM  Local author appearances; climb into the clock tower (donation and signed release required)
Eatonville Salmon Fest at Mill Pond Park 10AM-3PM  tours, vendors, food for sale, entertainment  bring a t shirt for salmon printing!
Tacoma
Family Nature Walks with Metro Parks at Oak Tree Park 1PM  Naturalists lead free walks at area parks. Free but registration is required. Not recommended for kiddos under 3 and not suitable for strollers
Tacoma Holiday Food and Gift Festival  Lots of crafts and decor for sale; some live entertainment and Santa (Yes, Santa)
Glass Pumpkin Patch is at the pagoda at Point Defiance  Free  Yes, this is a bunch of expensive, glass pumpkins-not really a kids’ event, but if yours are old enough to look but not touch, it’s beautiful!
Animals enjoy special Halloween themed activities; free with admission-come in costume to save 2.00.  SFM recommends purchasing an annual pass unless you can take advantage of monthly free days for City of Tacoma residents. Zoo admission is steep, and a pass pays for itself quickly.

Visit the Lighthouse  Museum at Browns Point Lighthouse Park   Free and open 1-4 on Saturdays through November  Small, but super friendly folks and lots for the kids to touch and try!

Pier Peer at the Point Defiance Marina special night time event-see critters drawn to the lights  registration is required (lots of spots) 8.00/person; kids 8 and up   We’ve done a couple of these with the boys and enjoyed them.

Haunted Theater at the Tacoma City Ballet Special back stage tours of specially decorated rooms.  Costumed dancers and a performance. Children are invited to wear costumes. I have just a bit more detail about it in a post here!  Tickets are 5.00 and 6.00 and performances are select Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from the 19th-27th.

Black Cat fun run at Point Defiance  Family friendly, costumed run in the dark.  Day-of registration is a spendy 40.00, but might be worth it if you’re avid fitness fans!

South Tacoma/Lakewood

Truck and Tractor Day at Fort Steilacoom! Big rigs for kids to explore, plus free pumpkins, hard hats, hay rides, and more!

Block Play at the Parkland/Spanaway Library Free, drop-in building fun for kids 3-8 10AM-11:30

Lakewood Library used book sale

Children and all ages shows at the Pierce College Science Dome/planetarium2PM children’s show on Pluto; 3:15 all ages show on black holes

Woof, Woof Walk Bring your costumed canine pal for a fun walk around Spanaway Park. 20.00 for the 1st dog Saturday

Dupont Fire Department Pumpkin Give away 11AM-3PM Tours of the fire station, safety tips, pumpkins for the kids while supplies last. Canned food donations accepted, blood drive on site. Low cost helmet sale.

Lacey/Olympia

Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center  Free and open every weekend  with special projects; link opens lengthy pdf; find today’s date for more program info.

Story Cube Storytime  at the Olympia Barnes and Noble Make masks and practice storytelling with Rory’s story cubes (product tie-ins) 1PM

Visit the new South Sound Estuarium  10AM-3PM

Olympia Family Theater begins a run of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

Fall festival continues at Lattin’s Cider Mill

Gig Harbor/Kitsap

Lego Building Madness at the Gig Harbor Library 10-11:30  Free, drop-in building fun!

Indoor fall farmer’s market  (old Peninsula Gardens site)

Pier Into the Night With Harbor Wild Watch  Head to see what sea critters are drawn to dock lights at Skansie Brothers Park 6PM Dress warmly!

Jungle Animals Storytime at the Kitsap Barnes and Noble  special storytime, event with mask making. Sign up at customer service  11AM  This is a product tie-in event

Kitsap area readers may also like to get the free newsletter from Macaroni Kid Kitsap

Sunday

Cedar River Salmon Migration  Every weekend in October spot salmon returning with the help of volunteer naturalists  Various Renton area sites  More on salmon watching coming in a post next week!

Fall family concert at Ikea

Gig Harbor Film Festival Kids’ Fest  1-2:30  storyteller and videos for kids and snacks-allergy warning: peanut butter is on the menu

Visit the new South Sound Estuarium  10AM-3PM

Olympia Family Theater continues a run of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

White River Budhist Temple bazaar and dinner

Know something great I missed? Want publicity for your group or advertising for your family friendly business?  Just let me know! Don’t forget you can find rainy day play options up in the menu bar! You know-just in case!

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