Here’s your weekend list! As you’d guess there are lots of egg hunts and Easter events this weekend. But we also found new kids’ theater, nature walks, and even a circus! Note that while we have included some egg hunts in this list you can find many more here in our master guide!
Ongoing
Want to go sledding or play in the snow? Here’s our guide! Note: Do confirm details before you head up; I haven’t checked the snow reports in a bit.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane at Olympia Family Theater Recommended for all ages – Best enjoyed by those 6 & up Last weekend!
Saturday Click for the full list!
All Over
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for ages 3-8. Sessions are 30 minutes. It’s Easter Treat Bags and Bunny ears today. There is also a slightly different version at the same time for ages 6+ for 5.00 and a Make Break free slime event from 1-3.
Storytime at Barnes and Noble stores Most area stores do a free, weekly storytime at 11AM; however, we do suggest calling yours to confirm first, as we have found participation to be inconsistent. It’s The Duckling Gets A Cookie? today.
South King County
Lego at the Covington Library 2-3:30 Drop in and build!
Community Outreach Day at the Greater Bethel Worship Center
free giveaway of gently used clothing; household and cleaning supplies
The Addams Family at Auburn Riverside Theater 7PM
Easter Egg Hunt at Kent Station Hop on by for a fun time of egg hunting and scavenging. Traditional egg hunt for ages 6 and under; scavenger hunt for ages 7 – 12 11AM-1
Edgemont Park, Edgewood egg hunt 10AM-12
The annual Edgewood Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by East Pierce Firefighters The annual Edgewood Easter Egg Hunt, also sponsored by Local 3520, starts at 10 a.m. at Edgemont Park, located adjacent to Edgemont Junior High School at 24th Street East and 110th Avenue East.
Bunny Patch at Thomasson Family Farm Enumclaw 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ongoing egg hunt, playground activities, tractor train rides, Easter bunny, face painting, farm animals and crafts (while supplies last)!!! This is a ticketed event. See link for details.
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 Back open!
We have linked to some egg hunts in this post, but there are many more on our master list.
Puyallup/South Hill/Orting/Greater Pierce
There are BIG egg hunts today in Fife, Orting, Sumner, and Bonney Lake! See our Egg Hunt Guide for details on all of them.
Easter Bash Saturday March 31st 12-3
Easter Bash is back!
South Hill Mall, in partnership with the Puyallup Food Bank, is offering FREE Easter fun for the whole family! Egg Hunts, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, giveaways and more!
Traditional Egg Hunt: Ages 6 and under; Scavenger Egg Hunt: Ages 7 to 12; Ongoing Activities 3-5pm: Meet the Easter Bunny, visit with Spirit 105.3, pet bunnies, and more fun.
Easter Bunny Fly-In at Spencer Aircraft 10AM-12
Kids can watch the Easter Bunny Land at Spencer Aircraft around 10am and will take photos for Free with children until Noon.
FREE CANDY & Photos with the Easter Bunny!
Jordan World Circus at the fairgrounds in Puyallup-Enter at the Green Gate
Show Start Times: Fri – 4pm & 7:30pm, Sat – 11am, 3pm, & 7pm, Sun – 1pm & 5pm
Admission: Adults – $18.00, Kids (ages 3-12) – $14.00 – Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com
Note from SFM: You can get free kids’ tickets around town or here at their site.
Spring Treasure Hunt in Sumner hosted by Finder’s Market
Easter Bunny at the Old Cannery in Sumner
11:00am-4:00pm Come down to The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse to celebrate Easter with your family! Complimentary Easter Bunny Photos and a petting zoo will keep your children busy for hours!
Folk Songs of the Civil Rights Movement with Adam Miller at the Summit Library at 11AM or the South Hill Library 2-3PM
The Civil Rights Movement inspired and made use of great American music. This sing-along program features folks songs that were sung from the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the March on Washington. All ages.
Tacoma/South Tacoma/Lakewood/Parkland
Kids’ Code Club at the Main Library
New Community Church, Wright Park and Jane Clark Park, Tacoma
Ages 0-11. Activities include egg hunting, bouncy castles, and more! Over 35,000 eggs will be hidden between both locations for the kids of Tacoma to find! Also, this year, at Jane Clark, we’ll be offering an egg hunt designed just for children with special needs. 10-11:30
The Fircrest Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31 at 10 AM. Fircrest Tot Lot for children 4 & under and at Fircrest Park for children ages 5-9. Join us at 9 AM at the Community Center for crafts, games, and refreshments before the event kicks off! Cost is free! Contact the Rec Department for more information. 253-564-8177
- FREE annual Community Event from Sound Life Church with 40,000+ eggs. Easter egg hunts for ages (0-12 years), large-scale inflatables, pony rides($7), face painting, and more!
- Multiple Prize Giveaways during the show in the Auditorium!
- Activities start at 9:00AM. Age appropriate hunts begin at 11:00AM for crawlers, 11:15AM for toddlers, and noon for 2-12 year old
Pierce County Parks and Rec Egg Hunt in University Place at Chambers Creek
Free event with egg hunts, a bounce house, the Easter Bunny and more! Keep a look out for the special hidden “golden” eggs that hunters can turn in for prizes. Remember to bring your basket!
Age specific hunts begin at:
Ages 1-3: 9:30am
Ages 4-7: 9:45am
Ages 8-11: 10am
Call 253-798-4141 for more information.
Storytimes at Tacoma Libraries Playblocks at Swasey or Play and Grow at Wheelock at 10:30
Ozobots at the Tacoma Public Library
Have fun with Ozobots that move in patterns, play games and dance! Using different color markers to draw, these mini robots can be programmed to follow commands.
- Channel ideas into reality – racetracks, puzzles, mazes, obstacle loops, battlefields
- Encourage sequential thinking and logical reasoning
Ages 5 – 14 (manufacturer recommended age 10 and up)
Required: Registered child and participating adult
Ranger Led Nature Walk at Pt. Defiance
Meet the Park Ranger at the Rhododendron Garden Pavilion for an exploration of the plants and animals in the special old-growth forest of Point Defiance Park.
Hey Mickey! You’re so fine! We’re welcoming kids of ALL ages to Disney Trivia on March 31st! That’s right! Whether you’re 6 or 60- come get quizzed on your favorite mouse, your meltiest snow friend, and poppiest Mary! Free entry; costumes encouraged.
Come to The Pod Works for this AuPairCare takeover as we explore the globe from a little business in University Place! A handful of different countries will be represented by au pairs from around the world who are currently living and working with local families. Enjoy photos, activities and snacks! Come learn something new about the world we live in and the cultures we share it with! Free to attend 2PM
Easter Bunny at the Bass Pro Shop, Tacoma
Free photos, crafts, and an egg hunt event. See link for times and details. Egg hunt Saturday only; craft and photos available Sunday.
We have linked to some egg hunts in this post, but there are many more on our master list.
Spanaway/Lakewood/JBLM
Every kid loves and Easter Egg Hunt but some need more help than others to get around and find those eggs or just need an environment with a little less sensory input. The Spanaway Lions Club’s goal is to provide a safe and mobility friendly environment where kids can be kids and hunt eggs. The Prairie House Museum provides a nice area that is wheelchair/walker friendly for everyone to join in the fun.
Siblings (ages 5-12) are welcome to come and join their brothers and sisters in the festivities.
We try to have our Lions Club Easter Bunny there to greet the kids and hand out goodies and take pictures.
Everyone at JBLM is invited to the annual Easter Dash, a free egg hunt at Cowan Stadium Saturday, March 31. Bring your own baskets for each child. Also look for a surprise visit from the Easter bunny!
Special needs youth with parents can collect eggs at noon. Ages 3 and younger can collect eggs at 12:30 p.m., ages 4–7 at 1 and ages 8–12 at 1:30. All youth receive a free goody bag.
Cowan Stadium is located at 2170 Bitar Ave. at 12th Street, Lewis Main.
A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Note from SFM: If regular admission is out of your budget they have some 5.00/pay as you will nights you may want to consider.
The Science Dome is back open! Go see a low cost children’s show at the area’s only indoor planetarium. It’s so cool!!
We have linked to some egg hunts in this post, but there are many more on our master list.
Lacey/Olympia/Dupont
Build your own cupcake bar at Lacey Forza with Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes. 9.99/person. You need a reservation.
Northwest Landing ROA Egg Hunt at Powderworks Park, DuPont
Noon Welcome
12:10 Ages 0-3
12:20 Ages 4-6
12:30 Ages 7-9
12:40 Ages 10-15
12:50 Teens (16 and up) & Adults
Easter Bunny Bash at the Capital Mall
When you stop by the Macy’s Court to see the Easter Bunny, you can also enjoy fun activities for the kiddos, along with musical entertainment, games and healthy treats. The Hands on Children’s Museum will be here for crafts and fun activites, there will be a face painting station & a live performance by Studio West Dance Academy. It will be a hopping good time! 12-2 March 31
Saturday, March 31 2018 9:00 am The Home Course 2300 Golf House Road Delicious breakfast buffet from the Home Course menu! $12 Per person (plus tax) Children 2 & under FREE. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance at City Hall. No at the door.
Every Kid gets a Prize. Get pictures taken with the Easter Bunny! Free event; donations appreciated.
Tumwater 20th Annual Easter Egg Dash
At Tumwater’s Annual Easter Egg Dash, over 20,000 colorful eggs are nestled in the large grassy area behind the stadium at Tumwater High School, just waiting to be discovered.
11:00 a.m. – for ages 3 and under
11:15 a.m. – for ages 4 – 6
11:30 a.m. – for ages 7 – 10
Big thanks to Mixx 96.1 for presenting the 2018 O Bee Credit Union Egg Dash. Bring a basket or something to hold eggs, and KXXO Mixx 96.1 will take care of the rest! This FREE event takes place at the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) in Lacey and offers kids 2-10 the opportunity to “dash” for candy and prizes hidden in over 18,000 plastic eggs. Every egg is stuffed with candy or a slip redeemable for a prize. In each age group, one egg will contain a grand-prize slip for a new bike and helmet from Falcone’s Bicycle Center.
Children ages 2-3 and any children needing special assistance will begin promptly at 11 A.M., with 4-5 year olds, 6-7 year olds, and 8-10 year olds following in close succession. Parents: to avoid a disappointed child, plan on arriving early to find parking.
OFS Kids Club presents The Breadwinner
Parvana is an 11-year-old girl growing up under the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy in order to support her family. SAT 3/31 @ 11:00AM
Tickets available at box office 30 minutes prior to showtime. Free admission for kids 12 and under.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane at Olympia Family Theater March 16- April 1, 2018
Tossed overboard, stuck in a traveler’s knapsack, used as a scarecrow, renamed and reinvented, you will fall in love with our rabbit doll named Edward as he undertakes a life changing 20-year journey.
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center for Stream Bug Spectacular Day.
Join Stream Team to discover the types of benthic macroinvertebrates (stream bugs) living in local rivers and creeks. Enjoy a brief presentation introducing facts about their habitat, role in a healthy ecosystem, and what they tell us about a waterbody’s health. Also, learn about future stream bug sampling events and how to get involved. Then use your best identification skills to explore live stream bugs from McLane and Woodland Creeks. Presentation and bug lab starts at 2 pm. Hands-on bug lab in the classroom all day.
Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends at their new location.
We have linked to some egg hunts in this post, but there are many more on our master list.
Gig Harbor
Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor Spring Egg Hunt 12-2 Suggested Donation $2/child
The event is held the Saturday before Easter each year at Sehmel Homestead Park. The Spring Easter Egg Hunt runs throughout the event so every child is guaranteed a chance to find eggs and win a great prize.
Egg hunts are divided into small age groups for children up to 5th grade. Families will have the chance to visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy other spring activities.
Key Peninsula Civic Center
Hosted by the Boy Scouts on the Key Peninsula Civic Center grounds. Starts promptly at noon.
Any weekend fun: Your Michael’s does do the crafts (see All Over above). Check out the touch tanks at the Skansie Visitors’ Center; visit the Harbor History Museum (it’s free!); walk your downtown; see what’s going on at Discovery Village or the YMCA or visit one of your great parks or trails. If you know something I missed, do let me know!
Sunday
South King County-Covington, Edgewood
Underwater Egg Hunt, Covington
Registration and fees required for these hunt in the pool at the Covington Aquatic Center.
Featured Listing: Easter at the Edge Foursquare Church Edgewood
Celebrate Hope SonRise Service 7:00am
This event is sponsored by The Edge Foursquare Church, Lifespring Foursquare Church, Edgewood Church of Joy, and Mission Woods Church but all are welcome. Dress warm, as we meet under the big tent in the field. Hot coffee and warm fellowship provided.
Easter Celebration Service & Kids Program 10:00am
Join as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have something special for all ages.
Easter Egg Hunt 12:00pm
Community egg hunt for preschool through elementary age kids that includes fun, candy, and prizes.
Eatonville Eagles Annual Egg Hunt, Eatonville
Bring the kiddos out for our annual Eagles Easter Egg Hunt! We will have 5 different age groups this year and special prizes given out by the Easter Bunny himself!!! Be sure to bring your basket, bucket or bag to haul away your goodies.
Pierce County
Easter Bunny at the Bass Pro Shop, Tacoma
Free photos, crafts, and an egg hunt event. See link for times and details. Egg hunt Saturday only; craft and photos available Sunday.
Jordan World Circus at the fairgrounds in Puyallup-Enter at the Green Gate
Show Start Times: Fri – 4pm & 7:30pm, Sat – 11am, 3pm, & 7pm, Sun – 1pm & 5pm
Admission: Adults – $18.00, Kids (ages 3-12) – $14.00 – Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com
Note from SFM: You can get free kids’ tickets around town or here at their site.
Foursquare Church Easter at The Fair
We are so excited for our Easter services at the Washington State Fairgrounds this year! We know that God is going to move in big ways as we gather together in our community to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! We would love for you to join us! Our service times are Saturday, March 31st at 6pm, Sunday, April 1st at 9am and 11:30am. We will also be having a huge Easter egg hunt for all of our kids between our Sunday services. This is the perfect time to invite all of your friends and family to church!
Featured Listing: High Pointe Church, Puyallup
Easter at High Pointe Church
Easter services at Emerald Ridge HS
April 1st at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:15am
Our children’s programs (KidZone) will be offered during the 9:30am and 11:15am services for kids from birth-6th grade.
Our student service for 7th-12th graders will be offered during the 11:15am service.
We will have two Easter Egg Dashes: one after the 9:30am service (roughly 10:45am) and one after the 11:15am service (12:30pm).
Olympia
Eagles Egg Hunt at Priest Point Park Olympia
EASTER SUNDAY Come find 21,000 eggs filled with prizes and candy for Ages 12 and under! Come early meet the Easter Bunny and find your age group. HUNT AT 2 PM SHARP!! Grand prizes including laptops, tablets and a wagon. Lots of fun!!
Burfoot Park Easter Egg Hunt 3PM
Please join us in celebration of Easter Sunday with a classic FREE Easter Egg Dash. This event is presented by Olympia Masonic Lodge #1 with all donations supporting an excellent local non-profit, the SAFE House.
Come enjoy the pristine beauty of Burfoot Park while indulging in some cotton candy, pictures with the Easter Bunny and of course dashing for over 6,000 eggs. This is a completely free event with all donations going to support The Safe House.
This amazing FREE event will be great for the entire family including activities for children of all ages.
• OVER 6,000 EGGS
• Meet the Easter Bunny
• Egg hunts, by age group starting at 3:00. Hunts will be broken into groups. (1-5 w/special needs, 6-8, 9 and Up)
• Cotton Candy and Popcorn / All revenue generated will go to support The Safe House.
• Games including Horse Shoes, Inflated Sports Games, and Giant Chess…
• Beautiful Park, Beach, and Trails
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane at Olympia Family Theater March 16- April 1, 2018
Tossed overboard, stuck in a traveler’s knapsack, used as a scarecrow, renamed and reinvented, you will fall in love with our rabbit doll named Edward as he undertakes a life changing 20-year journey.
We have linked to some egg hunts in this post, but there are many more on our master list.
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