Archives for October 2016

Sunday

Sunrise Village Trunk Or Treat

“Lights Out,” event at Christ Church in Federal Way  free event with black lights, trick or treating, hot dogs, and more!

Halloween photos and fun at Bass Pro Shops.  Free Peanuts photo and crafts; trick or treating and costume parade on Sunday

Cat in the Hat at Tacoma Musical Playhouse  Ongoing through November 6th

Monster Bash at Michael’s  Kids can make a trick or treat bag  and families can make t-shirts (free with purchase of shirts and wiggly eyes). There is free face painting for the kids and a parade every 30 minutes. Both Saturday and Sunday 10AM-3

Haunted Theater at Tacoma Ballet  Backstage tour and short, themed dances. Magical not spooky! Last Chance!

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

Want to visit a pumpkin patch or a corn maze? Here’s our master list!  Planning your Halloween? Here’s our trick or treating guide.

As always, if you know something we missed or you’d like publicity or advertising for your group, get in touch! If your community group is hosting a free event open to the public that you’d like us to include on this list, the easiest thing to do is leave a comment on this post. For calendar submissions and paid advertising, email soundsfunmom@gmail.com.

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It’s a monster sized list of things to do around here this weekend, including tons of free options. Yes, we’ve got indoor trick or treating and Halloween fun in Tacoma, Puyallup, and your neck of the woods!

But, we’ve also got tons of other fun things to do, including some ideas for those of you who would like a Halloween alternative or just need a break from all things Boo! We get it!

This list has events happening on Saturday and Sunday. If you’re looking strictly for trick or treating events on Halloween, I have a link to those at the bottom of this post. [Read more…]

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If you’re the parent of a preschooler who will be starting kindergarten in the fall of 2017, I want to remind you about the great, Free program, “Ready! for Kindergarten.” These are fun classes designed to give parents and caregivers information about working with their young children, And participants get to take home some really quality, Free materials like books, puzzles, and educational games and toys. If you’re one of my Puyallup readers, there is a last minute chance to get in on one today, Tuesday the 25th! Read on for that and info. for those of you elsewhere, too! 

How to get in on one of these great classes? [Read more…]

We’re especially excited about how many free things there are to do around here this weekend! Plus, bargain hunters won’t want to miss the JBF sale at the Puyallup fairgounds. Details on that plus free community festivals, outdoor adventures, and Halloween happenings are all right here!

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Update-This contest is now over. Congratulations to Josh whose comment was chosen at random. Thanks to everyone who entered, and make sure you’ve entered our ongoing contest for Disney On Ice tickets, too! 

Have you ever been to a Teatro ZinZanni production? They have a new family friendly show in Seattle, and we’re doing a quick *flash* giveaway to the opening performance this weekend (You can choose to go Saturday or Sunday if you win)! Yep-two contests in one week!  Read on for your super quick entry, and  a little more about the show!

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Update-Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations to Lindsey, whose comment was randomly chosen.  The contest is now over, but we do have links in this post if you’d like to check out ticket options yourself. There are discounts available. Don’t forget it’s almost time for our holiday giveaway series-Where we give away 12 (12!) amazing experience prizes. Make sure you get our emails or follow us on your favorite social channels!

Are you hoping to go to Disney On Ice in Kent?

We’ve got a family four pack of tickets to give away to one lucky reader! Woot!

Read on for how to enter! [Read more…]

Having trouble keeping track of all the Halloween happenings and fall fun?

We get that! To help out we’ve rounded up all our best fall posts and put them in one handy spot.

You can check them out here or by clicking on the pic! Happy Fall, Y’all!

Yes, we’ve got lots of fun indoor things to do with the kids this weekend!  As you’ve probably heard, there is a big storm on the way.

Last I read, the strongest winds were supposed to hit around dinnertime Saturday. We have tried to keep up with changes and cancellations, but we urge you to confirm events before you go, especially if they are outdoors. Obviously, we also suggest you use your best judgement about weather and keep everyone safe.

Read on for lots of fun and cozy outings! Bonus: Lots of them are free!  [Read more…]

This guide is presented thanks, in part, to sponsorship from our friends at Tacoma Arts Month-One month and 100s of arts and culture activities to explore with your family.

Looking for a family friendly outing that will encourage your kids to enjoy the arts? We have some awesome ideas for you! This list includes theater events and concerts over the South Sound this Fall that kids AND adults will love! Note that we have limited this guide to shows and performances. We have links and info. at the bottom for still more!

Read on to get some of these kid friendly shows on your calendar! They’re reasonably priced, too!  [Read more…]