Read on for the whole weekend list!
Friday
Free showing of Hidden Figures at the Main Branch of the Tacoma Pubic Library
It’s a fireworks night at the Tacoma Rainier Game, and we’ll be there! Look for our table on the concourse, and please say, “Hi!”
Featured Sponsor: It’s kids’ takeover night at WiggleWorks! Who needs a date night? You do!! Grab some grown-up time while your kids are having a blast with the caring, trained WiggleWorks team. Be sure to also ask about the Unlimited Summer Play Pass. You can get it at a very special price right now just for being a Sounds Fun Mom reader. Woot!! You’ll be glad you have it all summer long!
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. It’s a special Pete the Cat event today.
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions 10-12 It’s patriotic cookie making today. You can also make a patriotic tulle headpiece or patriotic slime at 1PM today. I know…..it’s weird….
Many area spray grounds open this weekend or Memorial Day. You can see our complete guide here!
There are some excellent low tides this weekend! Find a beach near you for some creature exploration!
South King County
Save the frogs eco fest at Shadow Lake froggy games and crafts; learn more about amphibians and how to help them! Suggested donation of 10.00/person
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 12-3 Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Mom and Me Fairy/Gnome garden making at Windmill Gardens in Sumner You do need to register; right now there are spots in the 1:00 time slot. Boys and girls 7 and up are invited to make a fairy or gnome garden with mom. Includes juice or tea and a treat. 40.00 for the pair of you
Insane, Inflatable 5K in Bonney Lake This is one of those wild adventure races over inflatables. Like a lot of these, it’s spendy, and the reviews are mixed. But it does look fun…..Let us know if you go! There is a discount code at that link right now. You may also want to check Groupon.
Yes, the sprayground by the library will be on! The Farmer’s Market is always fun, too.
Tacoma
The spraygrounds are open in Tacoma. They’ll be on from 10AM-8PM daily, beginning today. They’re all free.
Crafts from the Past at Ft.Nisqually Each weekend artisans demonstrate crafts and trades from the 1800s. It’s textile arts today. Included with fort admission
Tiptoe through the Tidepools at Titlow Beach Join volunteer naturalists for free low tide exploration. See the link under, “All over,” above for more on tide pooling on your own around the Sound.
The new “Gridiron Glory,” exhibit opens at the Washington State History Museum see the best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Special opening events today include appearances by the Sea Gals and wild, rescued falcons and hawks from West Sound Wildlife. You could try to get a free museum pass. If you can’t score one, or don’t want to hassle with it, your advance purchase of two adult tickets comes with some nice discounts for other Tacoma area fun (bogo entree at the Harmon among others). Regular admission for kids, seniors, and members of the military is 8.00. Special events continue Sunday and Monday (Yes, it’s open Memorial Day). The exhibit will be at the museum through September 10th.
Featured Sponsor: See a show at the Science Dome. It’s the area’s only indoor planetarium. Two children’s show times and an all ages show today. Children’s show is: 3-2-1 Blastoff-last weekend for this one, which is a fun, rocket theme!
Sensory friendly film day with Exceptional Families in Lakewood 10-12 at the AMC Sensory friendly showing and a chance to connect with parents from the EFN-a great resource if you’re parenting a child with special needs!
Olympia area
Sheepdog Trials at Fido’s Farm Spectators welcome! Also Sunday
Olympia Family Theater presents Fishnapped! Also Sunday An all ages story about the case of a missing goldfish.
Meet the Beach at Burfoot or Tolmie park. Volunteer naturalists will help kids identify creatures revealed by low tide. If you go to Tolmie you will need a Discover WA pass. Otherwise, this is free. For more scoop on low tide exploration DIY style, see our post here!
Gig Harbor/Kitsap
It’s street scramble time! Choose from 90 minute or 3 hour options. Race to visit as many checkpoints around the city as you can. It’s free!
It’s Harbor Festival time in Kitsap; lots of kids’ activities. Kitsap readers may also want to look up Kitsap Macaroni Kid
Any weekend fun: The Gig Harbor Michael’s store typically does a craft for children every Saturday. You can check out the touch tanks at the Skansie Visitor’s center, walk the waterfront, see what’s going on at Discovery Village, or visit one of your great parks or trails!
Sunday
It’s tent sale time at The Old Cannery Saturday, Sunday, and Monday balloon animals, old-time photos, free hot dogs, and fun
Valve Cover Races at the LeMay Family Auto Museum (This is NOT the one in Tacoma; it’s the one in Parkland/Spanaway). Build a racer out of an engine valve cover! Free, just for fun event for all ages. You should email to register if you want to create a vehicle and race. See this fb post for a pic of the flyer with the email.
Special morning of play at the Hands-On Children’s Museum Less crowded, morning time for children with sensory issues and other special needs.
Explore the Outdoors at the Foss Waterway Seaport Free event with PBS Kids and the Seaport. Crafts and activities with Wild Kratts tie in and more! 1-4PM
Crafts from the Past at Ft.Nisqually Each weekend artisans demonstrate crafts and trades from the 1800s. It’s textile arts today. Included with fort admission
Olympia Family Theater presents Fishnapped! All ages story about a missing goldfish mystery!
Today should also be a good day for low tide exploration or a visit to the sprayground! See, “All Over,” above for links.
Monday/Memorial Day
Go here for a list of Memorial Day observances and family friendly events on Monday, Memorial Day. Yes, it’s been updated for 2017.
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