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South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar: Halloween Fun and Things to Do for Kids and Families October 25th-27th!

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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  treat bag making, plus candy and a parade today-costumes invited!

Free Monster 500 Trading Card at Toys R Us Stores  I have no idea what these are, but if your kids do, here you go!

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

StoryBook Theater’s production of Chicken Little at Renton’s Carco Theater

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!
Go Away Big Green Monster Halloween Story Time at Southcenter Barnes and Noble 11AM  stories, costume parade, and more fun! Perfect for kids 3-7  Also at Federal Way

Halloween Harvest Festival in Auburn Washington Elementary 2-5  Games; face painting and more. Trick or treating at downtown merchants. Wear your costume and bring a food donation-toy weapons checked at the door!  Louie Foxx magic show (tickets 8.oo) at the Auburn Avenue theater at 2PM same day

Pumpkin Walk in the Dark in Auburn  4-8PM  illuminated pumpkin walk, hay bale maze, and more! 5.00 person or 10.00 family  carved pumpkins needed for the walk! Family and pet friendly

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

Trick or treats funfest in Federal Way  (link opens a pdf)  smores, games, carnival, and more  6.00 pre registered; two times depending on child’s
East Pierce County-Bonney Lake, Puyallup, Graham, Sumner
Sunset Battle of the Bands in Sumner  marching band contest; drumline performance
Lego my Library at the Puyallup Public Library 11AM Stories followed by Lego building fun  drop-in  for kids 4-8
“Scary stories,” at the Tillicum Library  Curl up by a virtual campfire for not-too-scary stories from the fireside league. There will also be a craft and treat following. Free, all ages drop in event. 2PM
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.
Tacoma
Family Nature Walks with Metro Parks at Wapato Hills Park 10AM  Naturalists lead free walks at area parks. Free but registration is required. Not recommended for kiddos under 3 and not suitable for strollers

Kiddigits Halloween event at the Tacoma Mall 

Make a Plate Event at Learning Sprout Toys    keepsake plate making   10.00 (This is a good deal if your kiddo doesn’t make ’em at school) 10AM-3

Celtic Faire at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Play area open with our sponsors at Frog n Kiwi in University Place from 8AM-1PM today and 8AM-10:30 Sunday  Book your rainy month parties soon!

University Place Presbyterian Hosts a Harvest Fest 2-4:30  games, treats, costumes

Bonfires, Beaver Pelts, and Boogeymen Night time story telling event at Ft.Nisqually  Buy tickets online in advance  I have more about this event here.

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!

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.

 NightHowl for Scouts at the Tacoma Nature Center Know a junior Girl Scout, Cub Scout, or Webelos? Have ’em check this event out. 12.00 Scout/pre-registration is required

South Tacoma/Lakewood

Visit the petting zoo and pumpkin patch at City Goat Farm and Zoo

Go Away Big Green Monster Halloween Story Time at Lakewood Barnes and Noble 11AM  stories, costume parade, and more fun! Perfect for kids 3-7

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

LeMay Museum Trunk or Treat Kids get to go from vintage car to vintage car getting treats from trunks! Free   Note this is at the events center, not the Tacoma Dome museum
Beyond
Hoot n Howl at Northwest Trek Special Friday and Saturday event at NW trek with night time tram rides and treats and activities.  We’ve done this before. Honestly? The boys loved it, but I thought it was a little pricey. I do see that they’re offering a discount for advance purchase. The tram ride is pretty cool, just do keep in mind that you’re not going to see a lot of creatures because, well, it’s Dark! 
Ride the Pumpkin Express with Mt.Rainier Scenic Railroad   Rides    Kids get to pick a pumpkin at the end of the first stage. Tickets are a spendy 22.00-26.00 Pricey, but definitely fun for train lovers. You can read our review here. Be sure to read the comments for more input from readers.  Note that the MRSR does come up on deal sites frequently, though you can only use the paid value on special rides.  But, if you would just be in it for the train ride, and don’t care whether it’s a, “Pumpkin Express,” you may want to hold off for a future deal. KWIM?
Lacey/Olympia
Boo Bash at the Hands-on Children’s Museum  (Scroll to Saturday and click on event for detailed listing_
Trick or Treat at St. Martin’s University 1-4PM   Student guides lead children trick or treating through residence halls, followed by cider and other fun

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.

Visit the new South Sound Estuarium  10AM-3PM

Bogo ticket deal to 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

Haunted Gingerbread House Making at the Gig Harbor Library Make and take a, “Haunted,” gingerbread house. Free; supplies provided. Registration is required. 10, 11, or 11:30  Find time of your choice and click on, “Register,”

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

Ghost Train Run with the Kitsap Live Steamers

Harvest Fest at Miracle Ranch Port Orchard wagon rides and tons of free camp activities; additional pumpkin food for fees and food available for purchase  Thanks, Macaroni Kid Kitsap

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!

Visit the new South Sound Estuarium  10AM-3PM

Bogo ticket deal to Olympia Family Theaters last showing of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

A Night at the Movies Concert The Tacoma Youth Symphony will wear costumes and present music from popular movies including UP! and Star Wars. Family four packs available for 40.00 Two Show times October 27th

Trick or Treating at the Landing in Renton

Monster Mash Dash and Trick or Treat Bash with Pierce County Parks and Rec at Chambers Creek Community trick or treating event with vendors in the meadow from 12-2 followed by a non competitive 5K or 1mile Dash  Strollers and dogs welcome; come in costume! 

Halloween Event at the Museum of Flight  free admission for kids in costume; special Halloween flight themed activities (think broomsticks and bats)!

Autumn Fest at the First Baptist Church, Port Orchard  Thanks, Macaroni Kid Kitsap

Family Halloween Paddle

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Comments

  1. Christian Faith Center in Federal Way has their annual Fall Harvest Festival. Sat. 6~9pm. Over 100 carnival booth & games. Bouncy houses. Food trucks ~ etc. Great event every year & no worries. This is a fun event for all. There is no “preaching” or prayer during this time. For those who are non denominational. $5 per person to attend. However it is a blast & totally worth the fee. If you are new to CFC you’ll get in FREE