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South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar: Things To Do and Family Fun for May 27th-30th!

May 27, 2016 by Maegen Blue 2 Comments

Friday

Family nature walk at Point Defiance Park 4:30 not suitable for strollers; perfect for 3 and up. Free, but space is limited, so registration is appreciated.

Saturday

All Over

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. Activities follow

Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions 10-12 It’s a patriotic banner today (Red, white, and blue felt stars).

South King County

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

Puyallup/South Hill/Sumner/Greater Pierce

It’s tent sale time at The Old Cannery all weekend balloon animals, old-time photos, free hot dogs, and fun

Yes, the sprayground by the library will be on! The Farmer’s Market is always fun, too.

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Great Camps For Creative Kids From Bricks 4 Kidz!

May 26, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

Sometimes I feel like my kids are purposefully coming up with impossible challenges for me.

Like the year my older son wanted a giant squid themed birthday party. Don’t bother looking for that one at the party store!

I always feel a sense of, “Mom triumph,” when I solve one of these challenges.

Just the other day, Henry said, “I want to go to a summer camp to make stop action movies.”

Was I phased? Nope. I knew our friends at Brickz for Kids would have something like that.

Bam! Check it out! I bet he thought he was going to stump me!

Other fun themes include MineCraft, robotics, superheroes, and many more! There is a cool camp for every Lego lover! Henry has done several Bricks 4 Kidz camps, and he has had a great time at every one. We’ve always found the instructors to be fun and caring, and he loves learning new techniques and getting to build, build, build! It’s much more than just playing with Lego (although he’d be fine with that)! You can check out all their camp choices right here! I think you’ll love them as much as we do.

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Puyallup Sprayground Opens!

May 25, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

Hey, Puyallup, wondering when your sprayground will open?

The sprayground-splash pad has had periodic openings already, but it will officially open for the season on May 26th with a summer kick off party at 5PM.

After that, it will have daily hours beginning May 27th!

The sprayground is right by the downtown library (Get your books first because wet kiddos and books don’t mix)!

There is also a fun playground with Big slides at Pioneer Park, and on weekends there is one of the area’s best farmer’s markets, which means this place is hopping!

The sprayground isn’t huge, but it’s plenty of fun. My son and his pal had a ball there on one of those really hot days a couple of weeks ago. There are fountain things for little ones to walk by and over, and there are some interactive, overhead features that can dump a Lot of water when kids get them going.

All the kids I saw were having a ball! Tomorrow’s event will also include vendors and other kick-off style fun!

Tomorrow’s event will go on rain or shine unless there is an outright downpour, in which case it will be canceled.

Check the parks Facebook page for updates.

If you’re wondering where to park on a busy day, I suggest the parking garage at city hall, which has ample, underused public parking. You can also find street parking. Parking by the spray park itself will be next to impossible. I don’t recommend changing at the library for various reasons, so my suggestion is you do all your dry play first, then enjoy the spray park, and bring dry stuff they can easily throw over their suits in the car or whatever….If you’ve got a better routine, let me know!

Thanks to Puyallup dad and city councilman, Tom Swanson for the photos!

South Sound Vacation Bible Schools

May 25, 2016 by Keri Welch 33 Comments

2018 South Sound Vacation Bible School List

Need something fun for your kids to do this summer? Consider finding them one or more weeks of VBS with our South Sound Vacation Bible School guide! This year we have organized our Vacation Bible School list by area-South King County; Puyallup; Tacoma; Gig Harbor and Olympia.

A few notes about this guide:

We have provided links so you can confirm details. While we strive for 100% accuracy, in lists of this size mistakes can happen. Many churches use the same online registration site, so please make sure you’re registering for the one you want!
While there are still some free Vacation Bible Schools, most now ask for a small fee but also offer scholarships.
Register for any VBS you’re interested in soon. Preschool groups, in particular, tend to fill fast.
Know a VBS we should add? Instructions for how to do that are at the bottom of this list!

South King County Vacation Bible Schools- Includes Vacation Bible Schoosl in Federal Way, Renton, and Auburn

Calvary Lutheran Church, Federal Way

August 6th-10th; call for other details

Fairwood Community UMC + Kent United Methodist

Dates: July 9th-13th 9AM-12:15
Cost:Registration Fee: $25 one child / $40 two children / $50 three or more; After June 20, cost increases to: $35 one child / $50 two children / $60 three or more

Ages:3 years-5th grade

Shipwrecked theme

Messiah Lutheran, Auburn

Dates: July 15th-19th
Cost: 20.00 per child or 50.00 for families of 3 or more. Scholarships are available.
Ages: 3 years old through entering 6th grade 2018 VBS Registration

Jesus Changes Everything theme; hosted by Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp

Our Savior’s Baptist, Federal Way

Dates: July 23-27, 9-12

Cost: 20.00 per child; 50.00 family max

Ages:

Shipwrecked theme

St.Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Renton

Dates: July 9-13, 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $25/child; inquire if you need scholarship assistance
Ages: 4 years old through 6th grade
Registration: Register online
Theme: Shipwrecked

Federal Way United Methodist, Federal Way

Dates: July 9-13
Cost: TBA
Ages: TBA

Hero Central theme

New Life Church, Renton

Dates:July 23rd-27th 9AM-12

Cost:40.00

Ages: 3 years to 6th grade

Space Theme

Christ’s Church, Federal Way

Dates: July 9th-13th

Cost: I believe this one is free.

Christ’s Church Kids Town camp presents the story of King David. This will be an exciting week discovering David’s life story through drama, games, crafts, snacks, Friday night carnival in the park, and making many new friends along the way. Don’t miss out on this amazing camp experience! There is also a Friday Night Carnival on July 13th.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Federal Way

St. Luke’s now offers several fun, themed camps during the summer. As of this writing, there are still four sessions with openings. “Water Camp,” July 16th-20th is free-10.00; “Outdoor Camp,” July 24th-28th is free-25.00; “Fine Arts Camp,” is July 30th-August 3rd and is free-10.00; “Gardening Camp,” is July 30th-August 3rd and is free-10.00. See site for more details. Note that due to space and demand, children may only be registered for ONE camp.

Puyallup Vacation Bible Schools-Also includes Sumner Vacation Bible Schools and Graham Vacation Bible Schools

New Horizon Church Fife

Preschool camp July 9th-13th or July 23rd-27th Elementary age camp June 25th-28th (the elementary aged camp is an evening camp!) High school camp is an overnight camp August 4th-8th.

New Horizon offers summer camps for children in preschool through high school. Crafts, lessons, games, and fun themes!

Puyallup Nazarene Church

Camp Xtreme – AMPED

Dates: July 23rd-27th

Ages: Camp Extreme is for ages 4yrs-4th grade; Edge Extreme is for ages 5th-7th grade

Cost: 20.00/child for Camp Extreme and 35.00/child for Edge Extreme

Puyallup United Methodist Church

Dates: July 9th-13th

Ages: Pre-K-6th grade

Join us for a week of fun on the Rolling River Rampage! (All on dry land!)

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Puyallup

Dates: July 9th-13th Mon-Friday 9AM-12

Ages: Preschool-6th grade

Cost: 15.00/child

Shipwrecked theme Online Registration

Pilgrim Lutheran, Puyallup

Dates: July 9 – July 13 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cost: Free

Ages: 4 year olds through 5th grade

Bethany Baptist Church, Puyallup

Dates: July 9-13, 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:30-8:30PM *choose one
Cost: $25/child for up to 2 children, $65/family for 3 children or more; please contact the office if you have more than five children.
Ages: 4 years old to 6th grade
Theme: Shipwrecked

Sunrise Baptist Church, Puyallup

TBA; This is traditionally a sports camp

Christ Community Baptist Church, Puyallup

Dates: July 30th-August 3rd 9AM-12

Cost: 12.35 per child for 1-2 children; 37.00 per family for 3 or more Register Online

Calvary Sumner

Dates: Opening event June 25th with VBS June 26-29, choose from morning or afternoon sessions 9AM-12 or 2PM-5; Registration closes June 17th
Cost: $40/child, scholarships available
Ages: 4 years through 5th grade
Registration: Register from home with their online registration form
Theme: Camp Illuminate.

Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, Puyallup

Held each and every summer, children from our community and our church participate in a week of fun activities, games, crafts, and more! Neighbors, relatives, schoolmates, and friends are welcome. Children who are 4 years old (by June 25, 2018) through entering the 6th grade, are invited to attend.

Dates: June 25-28
Cost: Recommended donation of 50 cents/day per child
Ages: Four years to entering 6th grade
Registration: Register online via link on this page

Theme: Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus

South Hill Christian Church, Puyallup

Dates: June 25-29, 5:00pm-8:15pm daily
Cost: $30/child on or before June 10 $35.00 per child after June 10th. Walk-ins may be available, but you should call ahead for availability.
Ages: 4-12
Registration: Register from home with their online registration form

Theme: Ages 4-5: TEAM 45
Ages 6-12: Choose a Sport – Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball, Girls’ Dance & Cheer,
Flag Football (ages 8+) Each camp day includes components that ensure each camper receives quality sports instruction, sound Biblical teaching, and a thorough immersion into the theme of the day and week. With this year’s theme, “Breaking Free”, we will look at great sports endurance stories as well as what it means to break free from the “sin that so easily entangles” and how to achieve a fulfilled life in Him.

Celebration Lutheran, Puyallup

Dates: August 6th-9th (10)

Cost: $25/child

Ages: PreK 9-11:30am M-F, K 9-11:30am M-F, Grades 1-6 9-3pm M-F (done at 11:30am Fri) Grades 7,8 9-12:30 M-F (done at 11:30 Fri)

Registration: Contact Jill in the office at 253 848 1098

Theme: Led by Twinlow Bible Camp, games, songs, activities all week long.

Puyallup Foursquare

Dates: July 9th-12th South Campus North Campus July 30th-August 2nd 9AM-1PM
Cost: $25/child or 40.00 per child for both weeks. Price increases June 3rd
Ages: 5-12 years old
Registration: Register from home with their online registration form

New Life Fellowship, Graham

“Game On,” theme is on the calendar for July 9th, but I don’t see other details right now. Contact the church if you’re interested in this one.

Graham Emmanuel Baptist Church

Dates:July 30th-August 3rd evenings from 6-8:30PM

Operation Arctic theme

Tacoma Vacation Bible Schools-also includes Vacation Bible Schools in Lakewood, UP, and Fircrest

Marine View Presbyterian Church, NE Tacoma

Dates: July 16-20 and 23rd-27th. Choose one.

Ages: 3 years to 5th grade

Cost: Do.00 for the first child and 25.00 for siblings

Crafts, games, stories, and fun. Shipwrecked theme

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Tacoma

Dates: July9th-13th 9AM-12

Ages: Pre-K-6th graders

At Shipwrecked VBS, kids (Pre-k – 6th graders) discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos as we learn to love God, love people, and live like Jesus! Register Now

University Place Presbyterian Church

Dates: July 16th-20th 9:30-12:20

Ages: Pre-K-4th grade

Cost: 25.00 per child

Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. Our week will be filled with singing, Bible stories, sports and games, crafts, videos, snacks and more! We also need over 100 volunteers to make this week happen – there’s a place for everyone to participate! Register Note: They are also offering more traditional summer day camps

Christ Lutheran Church, Lakewood

Dates: July 9-13th

I don’t see other details yet

First Baptist Church of Lakewood

Dates: July 9-13 9:00am-12:30pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: Incoming 1st grade through 6th grade
Registration: Register from home with their online registration form

Theme: It’s time to grab our megaphones, lace up our cleats, and tune up our instruments! This summer in Vacation Bible School, kids will learn that God has given them His ultimate playbook & He wants them to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another.

Skyline Presbyterian, Tacoma

Dates: July 15-19, 5:30-8PM
Cost: FREE and dinner is included!
Ages: ages 3-adult
Registration: online here
Theme: Shipwrecked

Adults and kids share opening and closing time with skits, theme video and songs In between, the kids rotate between activities and games while the adults enjoy a class designed and taught just for them.

City Lights University Place

Dates: July 9th-13th 5:30-8:30PM

Cost: 25.00/child Shipwrecked theme

Destiny City Church, Tacoma

Dates: July 16th-20th 9AM-12:15

Cost: 20.00/child Register here

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Tacoma

Dates: July 23-27

Redeemer Lutheran Church Fircrest

Dates: July 23rd-27 9AM-12

Ages: 4-entering 4th grade

Children, ages 4 – entering 4th grade, will join their friends and teachers as they explore Bible stories with animals. Kids will enjoy music, crafts, short videos, snacks, and games.

Redeemer is known for providing a safe, fun, free, and well-staffed VBS program. Any questions, or to register call: 253-564-5053.

Gig Harbor Vacation Bible Schools

Intrepid Christian Church, Gig Harbor

Dates: July 9th-July 12th 9AM-12

Ages: 4 through entering 5th grade

Cost: 30.00 per child/15.00 per sibling; 5.00 off your first registration prior to June 9th

PLEASE NOTE: Due to popular demand, as of 05/16/2018, 4 year olds are currently being wait listed. To add your 4 year old to the wait list, please register them, but DO NOT PAY for them. You may register and pay for any children in Kindergarten to 5th Grade. If you have any further questions, please contact jackie@intrepid.church. Click here to register for Camp Out! Click here to pay for registration Click here to print the Activity Participation Agreement (sign this & bring it with you on July 9)

Harbor Covenant Church, Gig Harbor

Olympia Vacation Bible School

Living Water Foursquare Church, Olympia

Dates: June 25-29 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $50/child
Ages: 4 years old through 5th grade
Registration: Register from home with their online registration form

Theme: At Mega Sports Camp kids will learn life lesson while participating in their sport of choice, including flag football, cheerleading, soccer or basketball. More importantly, they will learn about Jesus, too!

Have your kiddos been to VBS at one of the churches listed? We’d love for you to leave a comment with a review!

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Get Ready For Summer With Our Summer Camp Guide!

May 24, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

Thank you to MyIR for presenting this post! We know planning your kids’ summer can be stressful, but One thing you DON”T have to worry about is scrambling around for your kids’ shot records, IF you use MyIR!-a totally FREE and secure way to make sure you always have them when you need them!

Are you ready for summer? Are your kids?

Tacoma, Federal Way, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Lakewood Area Summer Camps for Kids

If either of those questions just made your gulp a little, you need our Summer Camp Guide!

Whether you need a safe and fun place for your kids every day, or you just have a couple weeks when you’d like the kids to be somewhere else (We get it!), our guide can help!

You’ll again find our camps organized by themes and specialty. You can see the whole camp guide by clicking on the graphic in the sidebar or in the menu bar. If you hover over, “Summer Camps,” in the menu bar you can also go straight to the category that interests you most!

And, don’t forget to sign up NOW for MyIR to make registering for all your activities this summer and fall much easier! What’s MyIR? It’s a new site for Washington State families. It’s a completely secure and easy way to keep track of your family’s immunization records. You can even download and print them whenever you need to!

No more frantic searches through your records or waiting for the doctor’s office to open. No more missing out on a preschool spot because you didn’t have your forms ready! Bam!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. The opinions are all my own. We hope you love our summer camp guide, and I do hope you’ll check out MyIR and register right here at WA.MyIR.net (It’s free)!

Playground Report: The Discovery Pond at the Tacoma Nature Center

May 24, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

If you’re not already a fan of the Discovery Pond Playground at the Tacoma Nature Center, you need to go! Like today!

We first wrote about this fun place for Tacoma area kids when it opened years ago. It’s still just as fun, and not typically crowded.

It’s a nature themed playground that also incorporates natural elements like water and rocks as part of the play. One note: There is a scary sign by the water that indicates it’s not fit for human consumption. Basically, this means that it’s not up to drinking water standards, but I promise if your kids accidentally get wet, they won’t turn green or anything.

That water itself is just a crick, so it’s totally possible to play here without getting wet and dirty, but when my boys were small they were always drawn straight to the water pump, so you may want at least a change of socks.

Other highlights include a tree house and a surprisingly quick slide in a, “Tree trunk.” Note that it can get hot in the summer. My boys still love to play here, and it’s a playground that’s a good fit for all ages, which is always a challenge!

The inside of the nature center is small but definitely worth a stop. There are some interesting exhibits and a corner with puppets and costumes. It’s all totally free, although you can leave a donation.

Just behind the nature center you’ll find a system of mostly flat trails that are great for young hikers.

The playground is available for rent for parties, and every once in a while you may run into a school group. On a typical day, we’ve never found it too crowded at all. The party rental allows for exclusive access to the playground for an hour, so if you arrive during one, just go look at the inside exhibits or do a little hike first.

The Tacoma Nature Center IS right down from Foss High School, so you might avoid the times of day when school is letting out. I’ve never had a hard time finding parking here, but the staff does encourage car pooling as it’s a bit tighter than other Metro Parks Tacoma properties.

If you love it, you’ll also want to check out the nature themed playground at Northwest Trek. You do have to pay Trek admission to get in, but our reviewer thought it was worth it-especially when you add in all other Trek fun! There is also a smaller playground with a nature vibe at Tehaleh in Bonney Lake. Those are open to the public and free!

Meet Kent-Meridian Co-op Preschool

May 23, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

We’ve been talking a lot of preschool here lately, and today I’m delighted to welcome Kent Meridian Co-Op back to our sponsorship team.

Cooperative Preschool Kent

If you’re looking for a school in the greater Kent area, they do still have spots for next year!

In addition to their preschool classes, they also offer mommy and me classes for babies and toddlers-the only parent and child classes I know of in the South King County, Kent area. What a great way for your little one to have fun and gain social skills while you make friends, too!

Toddler Class in Kent WA

At Kent-Meridian, loving, experienced teachers create a safe and warm environment where children learn through play and exploration.

Parents get to part of the learning, too, through classes taught by parent educators and time spent in the classroom. If you’re a long time reader, you might remember that I did co-op with each of my boys and loved it. They had a great time, and I made lifelong friends.

You can check out the school’s detailed listing in our preschool directory, or visit their website for much more information. You can find registration forms on their website or contact their friendly registrar at : 253-951-1115 or via Email:registrar@kmcoop.org You can also like KM Co-Op on Facebook and see some of the fun stuff they do! Pro tip: If you join now, you can go to their organized playdates in the summer, so your kiddo can make friends with her future playmates. It’s GREAT to have activities and playdates to look forward to in the summer months. Hint, Hint!

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Let’s Hike With the Kids: Pinnacle Peak

May 23, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

We know you can’t get enough of kid friendly hikes! Today, our writer, Julie Collins, takes us up Pinnacle Peak (or is it Mt Pete, or Mt. Peak??). Whatever you call it, we think you’ll be glad to know about this gem.

Update-One note: As I think Julie makes clear in this review this is a steep, challenging hike. It’s not one for first timers. For more reviews and other recommendations, you can check out the convo. on our Facebook page!

“The mountains are calling, and I must go”—John Muir

I’ll admit that I don’t know a whole lot about the personal life of John Muir, but I can pretty safely guess that he didn’t have a preschooler in tow and a first grader getting off the bus at 3:20. All that’s to say that when the mountains call to me during the week, I need one that’s not too far away. So when a friend recently introduced me to Pinnacle Peak (also known as Mt. Peak, Mt. Pete, and the Cal Magnusson Trail) I was delighted.

Pinnacle Peak Park is in Enumclaw. It’s a volcanic cone that makes a dramatic rise from the surrounding farmlands.

There are two main ways up to the top of the peak. The first is via the Cal Magnusson tail. It’s a 1000 feet up in one mile via a very well traveled and maintained trail. That type of elevation gain in just a mile is sure to get your heart pumping, but it’s also short enough to keep motivated.

On the south side of Pinnacle Peak there is a gravel road that eventually leads into the woods and meets up with the Cal Magnusson trail for the final .2 miles to the top. This route is longer, but the road has a gentler grade that is easier on the legs. Once you reach the top, there are benches made from the foundations of an old fire tower! But don’t expect a grand view, there are too many trees! (There are some nice views on the road on the way up)

I’ve hiked both routes with my 5-year-old son, and we enjoyed both. This is not a stroller friendly hike, but it would be great for moms with little kiddos in a pack (I used to love hiking with my hikes in an Ergo, and later in a frame pack!). I would recommend the less-steep gravel road route for those who have kids just getting into hiking. It’s also a great conditioning hike for little legs getting prepared for longer hikes further afield. Do note that it is a hike and the elevation gain is pretty serious, pretty fast. Make sure you and the kiddos are fit enough to tackle it.

A few other helpful things to know:

Expect to see lots of dogs on the trail. Everyone we saw (people and dogs) was very friendly, and most kept their dogs on leashes. There are plastic bags at both trailheads for picking up after your dog.
Even though it’s a relatively short hike, don’t forget water! The road side has a lot of sun exposure.
I have only been to Pinnacle Peak during the week, and had plenty of company. I can only guess its very crowded on weekends. As with most things, I recommend you go early!

Directions:
Pinnacle Peak is one mile southeast of downtown Enumclaw. From SR-410, head south on 284th Avenue SE. Go west on SE 456th Street, then south on 276th Avenue SE. The Cal Magnusson Trailhead is at the corner of 276th Avenue SE and SE 472nd Street, with a small parking lot and road shoulder parking. Typing in Pinnacle Peak Park into my phone GPS takes me here.
The southern trailhead is on SE Mud Mountain Rd at SE 481st Street. Road shoulder parking. You can print off a pdf trail mail here!

As always, we suggest you bring the Ten Essentials and check trip reports at WTA.org before you go on any adventure.

Julie Collins

If you can’t get enough of our kid friendly hikes, be sure to check out our guide to great hikes for kids near Mt. Rainier! It’s a big hit right now!

South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar: Family Fun and Things To Do With Kids May 20th-22nd!

May 20, 2016 by Maegen Blue 2 Comments

Saturday

All Over

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. Activities follow

Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions 10-12 Make a framed yarn art picture today.

Petsmart aquatics event A tie-in with Finding Dory. Coloring for kids and a free fish bowl for the first 25. Free movie tickets are also advertised, though that may require a minimum aquatics purchase.

South King County

Petpalooza in Auburn great day for pets and pet lovers! Free fun with agility demos, flying dog demos, pet parade, pony rides, petting zoo, and more! There will be vendors.

Kid X Event at the Outlet Collection Launch of their new kids’ club. Pirate/treasure theme today with lots of free activities for the kids 11-1

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

Puyallup/South Hill/Sumner/Greater Pierce

Free kids’ gardening class in Puyallup with the master gardeners. It’s composting critters today!

Yes, the sprayground by the library should be on if it’s warm. The Farmer’s Market is always fun, too.

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Free Science Dome Shows Saturday!

May 19, 2016 by Maegen Blue Leave a Comment

Earlier this week we reminded you about Maker Fest in Lakewood Saturday, a great, free event for the whole family!

I wanted to make sure you also noticed that you can see a FREE show in the Science Dome while you’re there.

The Science Dome is the area’s only planetarium. Movies are digitally projected on a domed screen overhead while you sit in a plush theater seat. It’s really so cool.

Free shows will play through out Maker Fest at 12 pm, 12:45 pm, 1:30pm, 2:15 pm, 3 pm, 3:45 pm, and 4:30 pm.

The show is Space School, which shows how astronauts train underwater! It’s suitable for all ages, but is probably best for school age kids with an interest in the subject.

If it sounds like a little too much for your crew, do enjoy Maker Fest but wait until another weekend for the Science Dome, and go to one of the special children’s shows. The Science Dome shows all ages and children’s programs every Saturday, and while they aren’t normally free, regular tickets are just a few bucks! It’s a great deal, and such a fun outing. I’ve taken Henry to the children’s shows, and I’d recommend them for the preschool and primary aged crowd in particular. They’re interactive and a bit shorter than the others.

For more information on Saturday’s FREE shows, you can go here. For the regular schedule of public shows and more information on the Science Dome, you can go here.

Disclosure-The Science Dome is a long time sponsor of the site, but they did not ask me to do this post or pay me extra for it. I just think it’s one of the coolest things around to do with your science minded kiddos! Do mention Sounds Fun Mom when you visit if you have a chance!