Need something to do around the South Sound this weekend? Here’s a whole list of activities with lots for your family to choose from!
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!
Ongoing
Saturday
All Over
Free entrance to Washington State parks-no Discover WA pass needed-the 19th and 20th
Free entrance to National Parks Monday, January 20th, in honor of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00 per child for a 30 minute session. It’s a foam door hanger decorated like an alien today. For ages 3 and up 10AM-12
Worth the Trip
The snow play area at Paradise at Mt.Rainier is scheduled to open on the 18th. Do check before you go.
South King County
Family Health and Safety Fair at the Federal Way Community Center 9AM-1PM variety of booths from area health care providers, plus fire trucks, McGruff the crime dog, and other fun for kids Free
Jugglemania show in Auburn Avenue Kids presents juggler/prop comic, Rhys Thomas. Tickets 8.00
Touch tanks at HCC Mast at Redondo Free and open to the public every Saturday from 10-2 ****You can still look at the critters in the tanks, but you cannot touch them currently because of concerns over a disease that has been affecting the sea stars.
Tacoma/Greater Pierce
Free movie at the Grand 10AM; doors open at 9:30; limited to first 100 It’s Mr.Popper’s Penguins
Children and all ages shows at the Pierce College Science Dome/planetarium The children’s show is on Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors Children’s show at 2PM; all ages at 3:15 is Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
There’s more to explore….click on Continue Reading for the rest of the list!
Dupont/Lacey/Olympia
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center Free and open to the public every weekend recycled paper making event today; start times at 1 or 2:30 link opens a detailed pdf
Celebrate Japanese New Year at the Olympic Center
live entertainment and demonstrations; food for sale
Gig Harbor/Kitsap
You may have to cross the bridge for organized outings this weekend, friends! I’ll update you if I come up with more!
Open play at Discovery Village 10-4 paper bag owl puppets available today regular admission applies
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Sunday
Free entrance to Washington State parks-no Discover WA pass needed-the 19th and 20th Saltwater State Park or Dash Point are great ones to explore for a winter ramble.
Apparently there is a game going on? 🙂 Our sponsors at Trampoline Nation have a big TV you can enjoy while the kids jump.
Tiffany’s Skate Inn in Puyallup will have the game on, and no skating supervising parents are free.
Our sponsors at Xtreme Bounce of Fun are open from 11AM-6 today for your little ones. Get some energy out before 3!
Monday
Dr.Martin Luther King Junior Day Schools, libraries, and government offices will be closed.
I’ll be updating this later with ceremonies and other events. One option: Free admission to the Washington State History Museum!
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I love all your suggestions! You really know your stuff!
I’ve been trying to figure out what to do for my son’s first birthday at the beginning of February… We don’t know too many other kids but we have a ton of adult guests! Any ideas?! We’re in Tacoma…
If anyone would know something exciting, it’d be you! 😉
Hey, Tiffany,
I’m so sorry I didn’t notice your comment earlier. If you still need help, send an email to soundsfunmom@gmail.com
It’s mid-February, so I’m guessing you’ve already partied. I hope it was a fun one!