Friday
Kids’ Night Out at Pump it Up! in Tacoma Call for your spot! Tell ’em we sent you.
Free first Friday night at the Hands-On Children’s Museum in Olympia
All Over
Home Depot Kids’ Club Kids can build bookends today. Readers suggest arriving early for these popular, free workshops. You are asked to register online.
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions between 10AM-12. It’s a personalized door hanger today.
South King County
Kent Kids’ Art Day 10.00 admission gets kiddos a full afternoon of hands on art activities led by teachers and artisans. Free for grown ups and kids 2 and under. This is a Great event for your creative kids. The boys and I have gone before and had a ton of fun.
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
Tacoma-South Tacoma, Lakewood
South Sound Sustainability Expo Free event for the whole family Information on sustainable living, kids’ corner, mini farmer’s market, book and clothing swap, and more fun
Tacoma Youth Theater presents the Snow Queen Free, live performance of the classic (before Frozen!) at the Wheelock Library 11AM
Jacobsen Jr. Concert at UPS Annual family concert featuring trumpet, saxophone, and more, playing lively, kid friendly music Free for kids 5 and under and 10 year olds (special anniversary deal!). 5.00 for everyone else. 3PM This would be a good event for beginning band students.
Free showing of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.…at the main branch of the Tacoma Public Library
Snake Lake Science Fair 1:30 See science projects created by local homeschoolers and other students. Might be a good way to inspire your younger student for next year. Be sure to spend some time around the playground and take a walk around the lake.
Dog Days event at Bass Pro Shop Bring your dog for a free pet photo and other fun
Visit our friends at Jozee Rooz Indoor Petting zoo! Now open regularly on weekends! You can read my post here for more info. about this fun place. Meet goats, rabbits, yaks, and special guests!
Children and all ages shows at the Pierce College Science Dome/planetarium Children’s show at 12:30 or 2PM; all ages at 3:15. The children’s show is shorter and interactive. It’s Amazing Aurora today. All ages is Undiscovered Worlds. You do want to buy tickets in advance or bring cash. No cards are accepted at the door.
Knights of Veritas performance at the Lakewood Library Kids 6 and up are invited to see sword fighting demonstrations and learn about real sword fighting in the middle ages. The boys and I have seen this group in action a couple of times. It’s very interesting and not dangerous. Yes, your kids will want to hit each other over the head with everything in site afterwards. 2PM
Pier Peer in Tacoma Children 8 and up are invited to a night time exploration of sea critters. Adults must accompany kids; 8.00 per person; reservations required.
Olympia
Ethnic Celebration in Lacey Free event at St.Martin’s with dance and music from around the world, hands-on crafts and activities for kids, and food and craft vendors on site
Lion Dance at the Lacey Timberland Regional Library Traditional performance to celebrate Chinese New Year
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.
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center free admission and science based activities every weekend. Link opens a pdf with detailed info. for each date. It’s game day today. Enjoy, “The Drip Stops Here,” “Ocean Bingo,” or other fun choices
Mother/Son Palapalooza Moms or Mom figures and sons pre-k-5th grade are invited for an evening just for them at Capital High School 35.-00/pair Reptile man appearance and more fun!
Gig Harbor/Kitsap
Knights of Veritas at the Gig Harbor Library Kids 6 and up are invited to see sword fighting demonstrations and learn about real sword fighting in the middle ages. The boys and I have seen this group in action a couple of times. It’s very interesting and not dangerous. Yes, your kids will want to hit each other over the head with everything in site afterwards. 11AM
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions
Storytime at Sand Castle Toys 10AM free, weekly storytime. I don’t see anything updated for this week, yet, but I do believe it’s a regular event.
Pier Into The Night with Harbor WildWatch 6-8PM Free! Head to Skansie Brothers park to see sea creatures brought up be a diver. Volunteer naturalists will be on hand.
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Sunday
Visit our friends at Jozee Rooz Indoor Petting zoo! Now open regularly on weekends! You can read my post here for more info. about this fun place. Meet goats, rabbits, yaks, and special guests!
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.
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center free admission and science based activities every weekend. Link opens a pdf with detailed info. for each date. It’s game day today. Enjoy, “The Drip Stops Here,” “Ocean Bingo,” or other fun choices
You might want to use our Outdoor Adventures tab up top. It looks like a great day to get out!
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