Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Tacoma, Olympia, Puyallup, or another South Sound Spot?
We’ve got you covered with our weekly guide to free and affordable fun for families in the South Puget Sound. My favorite thing about this weekend’s list? Lots of it is FREE!
Ongoing
Want to go sledding or play in the snow? Here’s our guide! As of this writing, the snow play area at Paradise is open until the 27th of March, but we suggest you double check weather and road conditions before heading to any of these spots.
Friday
Indoor Park at Pen-Met Indoor Soccer Center in Gig Harbor Every Friday from 11:15-12:30; toys usually left up longer 2.00/child They also have a time on Tuesday mornings-9:45, I believe. For ages 2-5
Bounce Play in Gig Harbor Free inflatable time for preschoolers and social time for parents hosted by Harbor Christian Church Missed it this week? You can reserve for next time-details on their fb page.
Big Just Between Friends Consignment event in Olympia Score a bargain on kids’ clothes, gear, toys, and more!
Act I theater presents Mother Goose Tells All in Sumner
Saturday
All Over
Too Many Carrots Story Time at most Barnes and Noble stores. 11AM We do suggest calling your location to confirm, as we have found participation to be inconsistent.
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions It’s a bunny picture frame today. There is also a flash charms exchange today. You may also want to check out spring break offerings.
South King County
Kent Kids’ Art Day 10.00 admission for kids covers ALL the projects they want to do! Loads of hands-on fun all day, plus food available for purchase. Grown-ups and kids 2 and under are free.
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
Songwriting through literature workshop at the Auburn Library
Spring Lego fun at the Buckley Library
Puyallup/South Hill/Sumner/Greater Pierce
Healthy Family Expo at the South Hill Mall
Lego My Library at the Puyallup Public Library Stories and Lego building time 11AM
Friends of the Sumner Library used book sale
6-7-8 Kids’ Night at Mel Korum YMCA Community kids in grades 6-8 are invited for sports, X-box, and more supervised fun on the 2nd Saturday of the month
Act I theater presents Mother Goose Tells All in Sumner
Bonney Lake HS drama presents Mary Poppins Shows at 2 and 7 today; 2 tomorrow Tickets 8.00 and 12.00
Keep reading for Tacoma listings and MORE!
Tacoma/South Tacoma/Lakewood/Parkland
Cat in the Hat playdate at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma Free, drop in event with special fun themed around PBS shows; The museum is pay-as-you will. The Daffodil Princesses will also be on hand for play today.
SOTA Robots: Students from Tacoma’s School of the Arts will be at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma to show off their robot creations and talk robotics.
Kids’ Code Club at the main branch of the Tacoma Library
Play and Grow Story Time at the Wheelock Library Also toddler and baby times at Main today. Here is the full TPL calendar; there are also some events of interest to Tweens and older this weekend.
James and the Giant Peach at Tacoma Musical Playhouse Ongoing through the 20th
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. 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.
Visit our friends at Jozee Rooz Indoor Petting Zoo!
Ghosts in the Balfour Dock Building Nightime event for ages 10 and up at the historic, Foss Waterway Seaport Hear stories and enjoy cocoa and cookies after. Buy tickets in advance. Dress warmly as the buildings are on the water and unheated. It will also be very dark.
Star Wars themed father/daughter dance in Lakewood!
Olympia area
Big Just Between Friends Consignment event Score a bargain on kids’ clothes, gear, toys, and more!
Let’s Play! Children’s theater at Olympia Family Theater Humpty Dumpty today. These are 30 minute shows, perfect for very young audiences.
Captain Little presents The Peanuts Movie at Capitol Theater Free for kids 12 and under; 8.00 general admission; doors open at 10:30
Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends at their new location. .
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center It’s a special Robotics for Kids event today. More info. here.
Gig Harbor/Kitsap
Felt four leaf clover craft at the Key Center Library A 2nd Saturday family craft activity
Crab feed at the Key Peninsula Civic Center
GHHS Drama presents The Addams Family Should be appropriate for a family audience
Sunday
Act I theater presents Mother Goose Tells All in Sumner
James and the Giant Peach at Tacoma Musical Playhouse Ongoing through the 20th
Big Just Between Friends Consignment event in Olympia Score a bargain on kids’ clothes, gear, toys, and more! Last day-half off most items
Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends at their new location.
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