Looking for things to do with the family in Tacoma, Olympia, or Gig Harbor this weekend?
Welcome to our guide to free and affordable family fun in the South Puget Sound for December 26th-28th! We have one just like it up every Friday! Headed elsewhere? There is always lots more to explore at ThriftyNWmom thanks to frugal fun finder, Annaliese, of Grays Harbor Deals!
Friday
Indoor Park at Pen-Met Indoor Soccer Center in Gig Harbor ??? This is usually every Friday, but I don’t see an announcement. You should probably check before you go, or just have a back-up plan! Indoor playground for kids 2-5 2.00/child toys will be set up from 11AM-2PM Thanks, Gig Harbor Macaroni Kid
The Play Area with our friends at Frog n Kiwi is open 8AM-5PM. Tell ’em we sent you and grab a little latte/sanity break!
Play all day with our friends at WiggleWorks at the South Hill Mall 7.00 come and go admission every weekday!
Parent’s Night Out at Pump It Up in Tacoma Mention SFM when you call to sign up! Look for extra open jump sessions during winter break, too.
Kids’ Night Out at Frog n Kiwi with Brickz 4 Kidz 7 spots left!
Free Friday Night at the Hands-On Children’s Museum It’s a first Friday!
Ongoing
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo Last Days! Runs through January 4th. Bundle up if you go!
The Fransiscan Polar Plaza is open for skating. Your best deal is to buy a family pack online or in store from Costco; 30.00 covers admission and skate rental for four. The exception is if your kids are 5 and under, as their admission is 4.00.
Keep Reading for complete listings for Saturday and Sunday by area
Saturday
All Over
Free Kids’ Workshop at Home Depot Advance registration is now required for these popular, free kids’ building programs.
South King County
Holiday With Lights at Wild Waves Last days!
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 *I’ll try to check on this one. Last weekend they had an unannounced holiday closure.
Tacoma and Greater Pierce County
Play and Grow Family Storytime at the Wheelock Library
Winter Market at Windmill Gardens in Sumner
Children and all ages shows at the Pierce College Science Dome/planetarium The children’s show is legends in the sky; all ages is Back to the moon for good. Children’s show at 12:30 or 2PM; all ages at 3:15. The children’s show is shorter and interactive. Henry LOVED it. Seriously-this is a Great outing. Go! You do want to buy tickets in advance or bring cash. No cards are accepted at the door.
Olympia area
Story time at Cabela’s Outdoor themed stories in the walled tent area the first Saturday of every month 11:30AM; best for ages 4-9; children must be with a parent or grandparent
Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends at their new location. You may want to call to confirm hours before you go.
Snowflake Event at the LOTT Wet Science Center Learn about the science of snowflakes. Video at 2PM. Snowflake crafts in the center all day. Free
Gig Harbor/Kitsap
Indoor/Outdoor Farmer’s Market a the old Peninsula Gardens site on Wollochet
Open Play at Discovery Village variety of activities included with admission 10AM-4PM
Rainbow Fish Story Time at the Kitsap Mall Barnes and Noble
Pier Into The Night With Harbor Wild Watch at Skansie Brothers Park Interact with scuba divers; learn about sea creatures 5-7PM free chowder tonight (probably go towards the early end for that). Free event!
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Sunday
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo Last Days! Runs through January 4th. Bundle up if you go!
The Fransiscan Polar Plaza is open for skating. Your best deal is to buy a family pack online or in store from Costco; 30.00 covers admission and skate rental for four. The exception is if your kids are 5 and under, as their admission is 4.00
It looks like a day for do-it-yourself style fun, and there are tons of ideas to explore on the site!
Do make sure you’ve entered our latest contest-tickets to the amazing Peking Acrobats show coming to Tacoma January 17th!
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