Did you forget to do something fun with the kids yesterday? Caught up in laundry maybe? Not to worry! We’ve found several fun ideas for your family for today. They’re organized by area below!
Sunday
South King County
Auburn Community Players present Shrek the Musical
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….”
Pre-sale Tickets: $16/$13 ($21/$18 at the door). Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043 or order online for Auburn Community Players: Shrek The Musical print-at-home tickets. All tickets subject to $0.75 processing fee. 2PM today
Amusements carnival at the Outlet Collection
Saturday, Sunday 12:00pm -9:00pm Wristband $25 – Unlimited Rides! 1 Ticket $3.50 10 Tickets $30 Note from SFM: This looks to be one of those traveling carnivals. It does indicate hours are subject to change, so I’d check the fb page before you head out, especially if it’s rainy.
Friends of the Covington Library Book Sale continues
Puyallup/Bonney Lake
Kids get to be in the “driver’s seat” to allow them to interact with real heavy construction equipment, fire engines, ambulances and police cars! Children also have the opportunity to meet and interact with real professionals in these industries. Also Sunday 11-4 Check link for ticket prices. Readers said this was great last year! I do believe you want to get tickets in advance.
The Puyallup Valley Gem and Mineral Club is doing a show at Swiss Park in Bonney Lake. A kids area and hands on activities are advertised.
Tacoma
World Ocean Weekend at the Point Defiance Zoo
Dive in to experience the magic of ocean life as we celebrate World Ocean Weekend. Watch marine animals receive special enrichment treats and discover how you can help the ocean and its glorious creatures. Watch a giant sand sculpture being built, and play in the sand!
Model Railroad Show at Freighthouse Square
NW Entertainment Presents the Freighthouse Square Train Show and Swap Meet . There will be Model Railroad Clubs from all over the Westcoast brining their layouts, Z Scale, N Scale, HO Scale, Lionel and 0 Gauge. There will be vendors selling model trains and accessories, also there will be vendors selling womens apparel and other types of merchandise. This will be the largest show in 2018 in the Puget Sound and its at the Freighthouse Square, the famous Lanmark built in 1909 for the Milwaukee Railroad. Entry is $6 and kid 12 and under get in free. The show times are Saturday June 2 – 9am- 6pm and Sunday June 3- 11am -3 pm.
Gig Harbor
Day two of the Maritime Gig Festival
Olympia
Cinder Edna at Olympia Family Theater
Cinderella’s fairy godmother and glass slippers may seem ideal, but you will fall in love with our Edna whose trip to the palace means a bus ride, comfortable loafers, and a very different happily ever after. Last show 2PM today Buy Tickets
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