Weekend Events for Families
There are so many great things to do with your kids this weekend! My favorite part is how many of them are free! Read on for all of them!
All Weekend
The Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show is at the Tacoma Convention Center all weekend.
Maple Valley Days
For over 60 years we have celebrated as a community and we want you to join us! With 10,000-15,000 visitors to the festival each year, 120 food/vendor booths, 75 parade entrants, carnival rides and much more, Maple Valley Days is a festival no area resident should miss. Visit our website for all the details www.maplevalleydays.com
Saturday
All Over
Free day at Washington State Parks for Get Outdoors Day; no Discover Pass required
“Free Fishing Weekend” is June 9-10, 2018, when fishing licenses are not required of anyone to fish in Washington. Free Fishing Weekend in Washington is always the first weekend after the first Monday in June.
Also NOT required on Free Fishing Weekend:
- Vehicle Access Pass (which comes with a fishing license)
- A Discover Pass will not be required on WDFW or Washington State Park lands throughout the weekend, but will be required on DNR lands both days.
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for ages 3-8. Sessions are 30 minutes. It’s cactus themed crafts today. There is also a slightly different version at the same time for ages 6+ for 5.00. And from 1-3 there is a Make-Break activity; that one is, “Glow in the Dark Slime,” and the supplies are provided.
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 Incredibles 2: Sweet Dreams, Jack-Jack
South King County
Customer appreciation at Reber Ranch 9-2
– Vendor Demos –
– Police Dog Demo –
– Hay Rides, Hot Dogs, Photos and more
Summer Reading Kick-Off at the Kent Library. Sign up for Summer Reading, try some fun activities, then enjoy the African rhythms and beats of Gansango at 2pm as they demonstrate the wide variety of drums and instruments found across Africa.1-3
Reading Magic Show with Jeff Evans at the Muckleshoot Library
Every book is a magic book, but only when you read it! Jeff Evans’ career in magic began from a book of coin tricks he read when he was twelve-years-old. Discover the amazing things that happen when you open a book and read! 2-3
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. 7PM today; 2 Sunday
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/Bonney Lake
The Springfree Trampoline NW Kids Fair is at the fairgrounds vendors, costumed characters, bounce houses, and more fun! Tickets here.
Make and Take Craft at Ben Franklin
On Sat. June 9 (11am-1pm) for only $9 you’ll be able to make a holder that you can give to dad for Father’s Day, or that you can use for your own supplies. You’ll use Yupo Paper and Alcohol Inks to create colorful art that will wrap the inside of your see-through holder. You can stamp, or write a message of your choice. (supplies all included in the $9 fee).Everyone is welcome. No registration needed.
Tacoma-including Lakewood and University Place
Saturday morning cartoons at the Fern Hill Library
We will be showing classics from Warner Bros., Hanna Barbera, and more. 10AM Link says tweens and teens, but I’d think younger kids would be welcome. Let us know if you go!
PBS PlayDate at the CMOT 10AM Monthly events with PBS show tie-ins. It’s Super Why. The Museum is always pay-as-you-will
Free Father’s Day Crafts at Artist and Craftsman Supply
Join us for a FREE crafting time Saturday, June 9th from 1-2:30pm. Make something for your dad or someone else! Great for kids! All ages welcome.
Food Truck Festival at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse Grab your stretchy pants!
EggBot at the Kobetich Branch of the Tacoma Public Library 10:30
EggBot is an art robot that draws on spherical or egg-shaped objects. Ping pong balls provided. People may bring and experiment with eggs, light bulbs, and holiday ornaments. Ages 6 – 18 (manufacturer recommended age 10 and up) Required: Registration and assisting adult
Seattle Reptile Guy is at the Wheelock Library at 10:30 and Swasey at 2:30 Pick up free tickets the day of for the Wheelock show; check on Swasey.
Electrical Snap Circuits at Mottet
- Learn how electricity moves
- Follow colorful pictures and build exciting projects
- Encourages experimentation and independent thinking
- Parts mounted on plastic modules and easily snap together
- Ages 6 – 14 with accompanying adult (Manufacturer recommended age 8 – 15) 2:30-4:30; registration required
It’s fun to hunt, collect and examine rocks. Join us for a 90 minute hands-on session with professional rock hound Bob Jackson, to explore what’s fascinating about rocks and rock mining in the Pacific Northwest. Participants should be 10 and up and will receive a sample of rocks to keep. Seating is limited and registration is required. Main at 10 and Wheelock at 2
Maritime Heritage Celebration at the Steilacoom Library. Watercolor Schooners and Hands-On Sink or Float Science Activity. All ages. 11-1
See a show at the Science Dome. It’s the area’s only indoor planetarium, and it’s great!
Gone fishing is here! From FREE fishing seminars to our famous Catch and Release pond! We will be having a variety of fun for the whole family.
Check below for all times and dates:
June 9th & 10th 1-4pm
Kids Event Activates:
Kids Catch and Release Pond *Must register at event.
FREE photo download
FREE crafts
First 100 participates get a FREE “Gone Fishing” sign each day. *While supplies last.
Lacey/Olympia area
Annual safety fair in Dupont Meet your fire fighters!
Kids’ fishing event at Cabela’s 1-4PM Also Sunday
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center and learn about Stars, Dollars, and Spines today.
Does a brittle star use an Aristotle’s lantern to see in the dark? Is a sea cucumber edible? Come find out during a 2 pm presentation exploring the lives of the echinoderms, a marine invertebrate group that also includes sea stars, sand dollars, and sea urchins. Related arts and crafts all day.
Princess and the Pea at Olympia Family Theater
Let’s Play are short 25-minute interactive shows and are perfect for the very youngest of audience members— toddlers, preschoolers and up. Giggles guaranteed! 5.00 per person 10AM
June Second Saturday Spectacular Variety Show with Airbound Arts
Airbound Arts is home to Olympia’s only monthly variety show, and we are proud to welcome artists from all over the region to our stage! Come see aerials, acrobats, and other fine folk show off their stuff! Different acts every month, so there is always something new and unique!
The show starts at 7 pm, all ages, smoke-free environment! Some seating, and lots of mat space available.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
Strawberry festival at the South Bay Grange
82nd year of Shortcake, fresh strawberries, community, vendors, entertainment, Mary Poppins, food, local artisans. Held at the South Bay Grange. 12-4:30
Children’s story time at the Olympia Library 11AM
Visit the Puget Sound Estuarium and learn about sea critters! 5.00 family admission
Gig Harbor
Community beach clean up at the Purdy Spit
In honor of World Oceans Day, Ocean5 is partnering with Harbor WildWatch to clean up one of our favorite local beaches on Saturday, June 9th, from 9-12pm.
Our original tour – Harbor Heritage: Then and Now meets at the Maritime Pier next to the Tides Tavern. Take a family-friendly journey through Gig Harbor’s maritime history. Wear comfy shoes, rain or shine. Presented by the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance, Harbor WildWatch and the Harbor History Museum.
Sunday
Also see, “All weekend,” listings at the top.
All Over
Free day at Washington State Parks no Discover Pass required
“Free Fishing Weekend” is June 9-10, 2018, when fishing licenses are not required of anyone to fish in Washington. Free Fishing Weekend in Washington is always the first weekend after the first Monday in June.
Also NOT required on Free Fishing Weekend:
- Vehicle Access Pass (which comes with a fishing license)
- A Discover Pass will not be required on WDFW or Washington State Park lands throughout the weekend, but will be required on DNR lands both days.
South King County
Food and fun for the whole family including our NEW Indoor Rappel Wall and more activities such as our pool! The event is sponsored by: Thrive Fitness – Maple Valley, Smith Brothers Farms, and the Sounders. All are welcome! See link to register! 1-5PM
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
Graham
Second Sunday at Morse Wildlife preserve in Graham nice, quiet outing at this preserved space. Kids will like the boardwalks. Parking here is very tight-consider carpooling. Free!
Tacoma
A free festival on Tacoma’s waterfront that brings together arts, sciences and water play to celebrate our ocean, tell about its threats and inspire us all to protect it. Lots of kids’ activities!
Monthly stroll with Channing Baby and Co.
We will meet at the store at 10am to head out to Anthem Coffee then on a quick walk on the new Prairie Line Trail through the UW campus downtown Tacoma. We expect it will take 45min-1hr. Everyone is welcome!
Gone fishing is here! From FREE fishing seminars to our famous Catch and Release pond! We will be having a variety of fun for the whole family. Plus the first 100 participates to our Kids’ Event get a FREE “Gone Fishing” sign!
Check below for all times and dates:
June 9th & 10th 1-4pm
Kids Event Activates:
Kids Catch and Release Pond *Must register at event.
FREE photo download
FREE crafts
First 100 participates get a FREE “Gone Fishing” sign each day. *While supplies last.
Olympia
Kidical Mass Thurston June ride
Come ride with us on our free, kid-friendly family bike ride on neighborhood streets.
Kidical Mass is a bike ride for kids, kids at heart, and their families. Kidical Mass Thurston is part of a national movement that celebrates the fact that kids are traffic too! Meet at Reeves Middle School, 2200 Quince St NE, Olympia, WA 98506 11AM
Marine Life cookie decorating at the Nisqually Reach Nature Center Come decorate some marine themed sugar cookies with us! Pre-made cookies and frosting will be available — just make sure to bring your creativity! $5 suggested donation but we never want cost to discourage creativity and learning! We also ask that you please RSVP so we know how many cookies to make.
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