Happy Friday! Welcome to Sounds Fun Mom, where you’ll find an amazing list of things to do with kids in Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Olympia, and Your South Sound home!
We also have tons to explore when you’re done planning your weekend. Consider using our outdoor adventures tab to take advantage of the sunshine, or you might want to visit our Easter Egg Hunt guide to make your game plan for the big day.
Need something to do with Spring Breakers? We’re here to help, with a whole guide to Spring Break adventures right here!
Friday
Bounce Play in Gig Harbor free inflatable time and conversation for moms and preschoolers and tots Missed it this week? Follow them on Fb and preregister to hold your spot for next time.
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
Many libraries have story times and fun on Fridays. Here is the Puyallup Public Library site, and here is the PCL site.
Evening, “Pay As You Can,” performance of Peter Rabbit and Me at Olympia Family Theater
Saturday
All Over
There are many Egg Hunts and Easter events today. Please head here to our list if you’re looking for one of those! Yes, it is updated for 2016
When Spring Comes 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. There is also a Batman Vs Superman event with activities and giveaways. It’s at 1PM at most stores, but check yours. Also note that some stores are having separate events for children and adults.
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions It’s tissue paper egg decorating today. There is also a family craft time today at 1PM.
It’s a free Spring Saturday at Washington State Parks! No DiscoverWA pass required.
Keep reading for a whole list of Saturday options organized by area!
South King County
There are many Egg Hunts and Easter events today. Please head here to our list if you’re looking for one of those! Yes, it is updated for 2016
Touch tanks at HCC Mast at Redondo Free and open to the public every Saturday from 10-2
Heavier Than Air Theater presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer at Green River Community College ongoing with various dates and showtimes
Puyallup
There are many Egg Hunts and Easter events today. Please head here to our list if you’re looking for one of those! Yes, it is updated for 2016
Jordan World Circus at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Various shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Get free children’s tickets at their site or around town (I saw some at Haggen).
Lego my library at the Puyallup Public Library
Tacoma
There are many Egg Hunts and Easter events today. Please head here to our list if you’re looking for one of those! Yes, it is updated for 2016
Read With a Princess! Join the Daffodil Princesses for a free storytime at Tacoma Public Library branches-check link for times for Wheelcock, Swasey, and South Tacoma
Family Baby Bird Craft at Fern Hill 10:30 Make a craft with a baby bird theme today.
Visit the Job Carr Museum in Old Town Small but interesting museum recreating the life of Tacoma settler, Job Carr. Free; donations welcome Open 1-4PM; ask about upcoming craft Saturdays!
Birds Of A Feather at the Lakewood Library Program from the Tacoma Nature Center 2PM Make a peanut butter pine cone bird feeder; free tickets available 15 minutes before the event.
Children and all ages shows at the Pierce College Science Dome/planetarium Bring cash!
Family garden craft at the Tillicum Library 2PM Use recycled material to create a haitat for seedlings. Free, drop-in events for the whole family. Children under 6 should have their favorite grown up stay.
Olympia/Lacey
There are many Egg Hunts and Easter events today. Please head here to our list if you’re looking for one of those! Yes, it is updated for 2016
Visit the new South Sound Estuarium 10AM-3PM
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center Free and open to the public every weekend
Gig Harbor
There are many Egg Hunts and Easter events today. Please head here to our list if you’re looking for one of those! Yes, it is updated for 2016
Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggle of the Suffragettes at the Key Peninsula Library 2PM program with costumes pressented by local historian
Sunday
Yes, there are some Easter Egg Hunts on Sunday. Go here and check the dates to find those.
Jordan World Circus at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Various shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Get free children’s tickets at their site or around town (I saw some at Haggen)
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