South Sound Sunday Fun!

Sunday

Keep in mind that SR 167 is still closed from Sumner to Auburn, and I-5 in that area will also be thick as folks are detoured.

South King County

Update–An adult man drowned here yesterday. I would suspect at least that area will be closed, but I haven’t seen any announcement. Half off day at Wild Waves with a school supply donation.

Open House at Christian Faith School in Federal Way If you’ve been looking for a small private school with strong academics in a Christian environment, this is a good opportunity to check them out! #sponsor

Mary Olson Farm Open Hours! August 20 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Mary Olson Farm 28728 Green River Rd Kent,

Take your family on a trip back in time to the Mary Olson Farm. Kids will love meeting our cows, chickens, and donkeys and going on a tour of the Olson’s farmhouse. This is a nice, quiet outing-bring a picnic. Free Weekends only, 12:00 – 5:00 PM.

Renaissance Fair in Bonney Lake Game of thrones, anyone? Get a giant turkey leg and have other merry old fun Weekends through the 21st. Tickets required

Benefit for the Tattered Apron Bakery in Puyallup 3-7PM 15.00 for burger bbq with homemade sides and shortcake

Tacoma

Crafts of the Past at Ft.Nisqually Artisans demonstrate crafts from the 1800s each weekend and volunteers in period costumes share information about fort life. Included with admission; we went a few weeks ago and had a great time. It’s an outing best for school age children with some interest in history.

Historic Fort Steilacoom is now open for Sunday tours

Olympia

Hudson Bay Heritage days in Dupont bounce houses, kids’ activities, car show, petting zoo, and more! Activities vary by day

Summer Splash at the Hands-On Children’s Museum Variety of special activities are available with admission all summer. The kids can also enjoy the water stream on the adjacent plaza.

Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends at their new location.Shark month continues at the South Sound Estuarium

Gig Harbor

Your trolley is back! Take a ride for just .50!

Fiddler on the roof at Paradise Theater Should be good for older children

Just need to cool off? Head here for our complete Beat the Heat round-up!

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Beyond….Looks like a good day for a daytrip! You could try the ice cream cruise on Lake Union in Seattle or another great daytrip or roadtrip.

But before you go….Did you see we’ve announced our last Princess in the Park? Don’t miss your chance to come play with us this summer! Free tickets are here.

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