Boo! Yes, we’ve got indoor trick or treating in Tacoma, Puyallup, and your neck of the woods!
But, we’ve also got tons of fun things to do for the rest of the weekend, including pumpkin smashing, salmon spotting, and quality kids’ theater!
You’ll find a list just like this-just for the South Sound-every Friday morning!
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Saturday
All Over
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Michael’s offers 30 minute craft sessions for kids for 2.00 from 10-12:oo. It’s a thankful turkey craft.
Kids’ Club at the Home Depot 9-12 Arrive early for these popular, free building events for kids
Story time at Barnes and Noble Many Barnes and Noble locations host free, weekly story time events at 11AM. Olympia seems to participate regularly; You can meet Skippy Jon Jones at Lakewood! I always encourage you to call your store to confirm participation, as it is really inconsistent in this chain.
South King County
Visit the HCC Mast Center at Redondo The center and its touch tanks of sea critters are free and open to the public every Saturday from 10-2
Hansel and Gretel at Auburn Avenue Theater This looks super cute, and tickets are a very reasonable 8.00 2PM
Greater Pierce County-Puyallup, Orting
Day of the Dead Celebration in Sumner Decorate a sugar skull and enjoy some cocoa. Free, but requires registration 1-3PM
Lego my library story time at the Puyallup library 11AM Hear stories and enjoy some Lego building time! Free, drop in events perfect for children 4-8 and their families.
Tacoma
Opening day of Charlotte’s Web at Tacoma Musical Playhouse Various show times November 1st-9th. The first two performances today include special events-pigs! and more
Arts of the Fur Trade at Ft. Nisqually 11AM-4PM Re-enactors create 1800s fort life with demonstrations of basketry, spinning, and more. Tickets are 5.00-8.00; children 4 and under are free.
Family nature walk at Titlow Park Join volunteer naturalists on a free nature walk. Not suitable for strollers; perfect for 3 and up. Titlow Park at 10AM or the Tacoma Nature Center at 1PM (be sure to check out the Nature Center’s indoor exhibits, too, and they have a great playground if it isn’t pouring out).
Story time at Tacoma Libraries 10:30 Halloween at Kobetich (costumes welcome); play and grow at Wheelock. Both recommended for 5 and under, with parents
Film workshop for kids; an all day event for kids 7-12 interested in learning film making skills to enter the 90 Second Newbery Film contest. 10AM-5PM free but registration is required. Parents need to stay with children under 10.
South Tacoma/Lakewood/Spanaway
Children and all ages shows at the Science Dome presentations and shows on the overhead dome at the area’s only indoor, digital planetarium. Children’s shows at 12:30 and 2; all ages at 3:15 . Children’s shows are interactive and shorter. Henry went to one with me and loved it. The all ages program is longer and has a question/answer session, but nothing hands on. Tickets are free-6.00. Buy in advance of pay cash at the door. No cards can be accepted at the venue. Shows have a, “Haunted,” theme this week, but won’t be scary. Seriously-this is SUCH a great outing!
Dia De Los Muertos event at the Tillicum Library Decorate a sugar skull and learn about this holiday through music, food, and crafts. 2PM
Beyond
Lacey/Olympia
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center *Link opens lengthy pdf Free and open every weekend with environmental information and activities. Free children’s magic show today at 2PM!
Visit the Kennedy Creek Salmon trail and see salmon returning to spawn
Used book and toy sale at Lincoln Options Elementary
Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends at their new location.
Gig Harbor/Kitsap
Crafternoon at Sand Castle Toy Store free kids’ crafts 2:30-4:30
Indoor/Outdoor Farmer’s Market a the old Peninsula Gardens site on Wollochet. Pmpkin Smash event today! Pumpkins must be registered by 10:45-see whose rolls the furthest before smashing!
Pier Into the Night with Harbor WildWatch Free evening event on Jerisich Dock. See what creatures divers bring up! 6-8PM.
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Sunday
Dia de los Muertos event at the Tacoma Art Museum free community festival with music, dance, and more. Free museum admission
Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends at their new location.
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