We’ve highlighted some great events coming up this weekend. Be sure to also check out our Calendar for other events not mentioned that might be of interest to you and your family.
All Weekend
Disney On Ice presents Frozen at the Showare Center in Kent Allow plenty of time for parking and traffic and bring plenty ‘o money for your Elsa sno-cone and souvenirs! Just take your wallet and….let it go..…In all seriousness, we’ve heard it’s great, and your Frozen fans will love it if you can swing it.
All Over
The Little Snow Plow Story Time at Barnes and Noble stores. Check your store for times. We do suggest calling your store to confirm details, as participation seems to vary, even when stores are listed as participating.
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Craft Stores It’s a felt mouse Christmas craft today. 10AM-12 2.00 per half hour session
Lowe’s Build And Grow It’s a pull-back car today. Advance registration is now required for these popular, free building workshops for kids.
Free kids’ STEM workshops at McClendon Stores-Takes you to a post with details and a link to register.
South King County
Auburn Avenue Kids presents The Reluctant Dragon Tickets 8.00 This looks like a cute one!
Visit the HCC Mast Center at Redondo Touch tanks with sea critters free and open to the public Saturdays from 10AM-2
Beyond
Half-off at Northwest Trek with a canned food donation!
Open House at Mountain Lodge Farm The farm’s site is here.
Puyallup
Special Lego storytime at the Puyallup Library with children’s singer/song writer, Eric Ode 11AM Free, drop in program. Hear a short stories and enjoy building time. Eric Ode will talk about his new children’s book, Big Foot Does Not Like Birthday Parties. Copies will be available for purchase/signing.
Train show at the Puyallup fairgrounds The boys and I have been to this. When we went there was tons to look at and buy and not much to touch, but it does sound like they’ve added some kids’ activities. Leave a review if you go!
Friends of the Bonney Lake Library used book sale-all weekend.
Tacoma
Family nature walk at McKinley Park volunteer naturalists lead free nature walks. Not suitable for strollers; perfect for ages 3 and up 10AM
Block Play at the University Place Library 10AM Drop in and build!
Play and Grow Storytime at the Wheelock Library
Crazy math games at the Fern Hill Library new program for kids in grades 2-5; special incentives for kids who make all eight sessions. Register
Lego and Building Madness at the Steilacoom Library Drop in and build with the library’s Legos and other building materials.
Family movie madness at the Tillicum Library 1PM newer releases; call for title
Native American Heritage Month at the Lakewood Library 1:30-3:30; hands-on activities and learning
Winter Jam 2015 Christian Music’s largest tour. Family friendly; good for Christian music loving tweens and teens.
Pier Peer at the Point Defiance Marina Open to ages 8 and up; Evening event where you can try and see sea creatures drawn to the dock lights! My husband and older son did this once; they didn’t see a lot of critters but had a good time being out and getting the cocoa after! Registration and fees required.
Keep reading-there’s so much more!
Children and all ages shows at the Science Dome presentations and shows on the overhead dome at the area’s only indoor, digital planetarium. Great, low cost, indoor activity-we really recommend the children’s version! Bring cash-no cards can be accepted at the venue. 3.00 as of this writing
Olympia/Lacey/Beyond
Friends of the Lacey Library Book Sale
Visit the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail and see salmon returning to spawn Boots are a must! If weather looks questionable, check their fb page before you go.
Tour the Tugboat Sandman at Percival Landing
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center The center is free and open every Saturday with special, themed activities. Note that the link opens a lengthy pdf.
Visit the South Sound Estuarium open 11-4 weekends
Gig Harbor
Book Hack at the Key Center Library Children, teens, and grown-ups are invited to turn an old book into a journal. Registration required; lots of spots as of this posting.
You may also want to check the Kitsap Macaroni Kid.
Sunday
Black Light Paint Extravaganza at the Federal Way Library Art event for ages 10 and up
Visit the South Sound Estuarium open 11-4 weekends
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