It’s another beautiful weekend full of fun, with a great festival at Nisqually, Paw Patrol in Renton, one of our favorite children’s performers in Auburn, and indoor and outdoor fun in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Olympia, and just about everywhere else around the South Sound! As always, we’ve got links to everything you need to confirm the details before you head out! Make it a great one!
There are more than 40 family events this weekend (not kidding!) so if you’re reading this from the home page, you’ll need to do one more click. I promise it’s worth it!
Friday
Paint to Learn at the Orting Library Friday, September 28: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Create a colorful work of art while learning about shapes, patterns and numbers! Ages 2-6 with an adult. Online registration required for all attendees (kids and caregivers).
Join us each Friday from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm for a fun activity! Activities will vary each week, but will consist of Family Game Days, S.T.E.M. activities, crafts, and more!
Olympia Family Theater presents Corduroy Opening night! Various dates and times through 10/21
Craft night at Captain Little Toy Store Olympia
Saturday- Events are organized by area.
All Over
Almost every pumpkin patch and corn maze in the area opens this weekend! Check back at the site for our updated list if you need a new favorite.
Story time at Barnes and Noble “I Am Neil Armstrong,” story time and activities at 11AM at most stores. We do suggest calling to confirm participation.
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores 2.00/child for 30 minute sessions 10-12 It’s owl crafts today. There is also a family activity today from 1-3; purchase a craft pumpkin to decorate, and the rest of the supplies are provided.
South King County
Auburn Avenue Kids presents Alex Zerbe
With the energy of 1,000 suns, The Zaniac shines like a comedy beacon. Jaws will drop, as Alex bounces from one end of the stage to the other juggling bowling balls, flaming torches and slices vegetables in half with a flying playing card. Tickets: $10. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043 or order online for print-at-home tickets. All tickets subject to $1.00 processing fee. 2PM
The Compassion Experience is in Federal Way at Christian Faith
Interactive experience designed to teach about life in the developing world. Reservations or walk ups available. Free Various times Friday-Monday
at the Kent Library 10:30 Saturday, September 29, 2018 (10:30AM – 12:00PM) Build with Legos, Duplos, and other materials.
Touch tanks at HCC Mast at Redondo Touch tanks with sea critters! Free and open to the public every Saturday from 10-2 See our complete review here! Free
Meet Paw Patrol Learning Express Toys in Renton
Get a picture with CHASE, MARSHALL, SKYE, RUBBLE, and RYDER! This is a free event. Yes, I think you can expect company!
Create your own musical instruments using recycled material
Origami Experts Origami Adventures at the Renton Library (10:15AM – 11:00AM) Learn the basics of origami or challenge yourself on some new creations that these origami masters have ready for you. All supplies provided. First come, first served for grades 1-5
Transfiguration: Cardboard Challenge at the Black Diamond Library 1-2 Cardboard and creativity are all you need to build an arcade game! For ages 8 and up
Puyallup/Sumner/Greater Pierce
is also at Milton/Edgewood today from 2-4PM
Tacoma
Tacoma Giants Part 1: Trees of Point Defiance Park
Meet Mik and the Beanstalk. Mik is a Certified Arborist happy to share his knowledge of the trees of Point Defiance with you; and the Beanstalk is a 186-foot Pseudotsuga menziesii, a.k.a. Douglas-fir, located a stone’s throw away from Fort Nisqually..
Less than 500′ of walking required to participate. 9AM; 4.00/personSign Up Online or call (253) 305-1022 There is also a longer Part II later in the day you may want to ask about.
Newsies continues at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse As of this writing, I see tickets available for Friday and Saturday evening. It also continues next weekend.
Sensational Sea Otters at the Point Defiance Zoo
Sept. 24-30 is National Sea Otter Awareness Week – and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is joining in. Each day of Sensational Sea Otters (Sept. 29-30) they’ll give their adorable otters Sekiu and Libby plenty of special treats and enrichments. Included with admission
Newsies continues at the TMP. As of this writing I see evening tickets available for Friday and Saturday. There are also some shows next weekend.
Play and Grow Storytime at Wheelock10:30
Preschool Storytime at Moore 10:30
Pierce College Science Dome show Children’s shows at 12:30 or 2 See an interactive show in the area’s only indoor planetarium! Nice, indoor option!
Kids’ Club at the Steilacoom Historical Museum
Lacey/Olympia/Yelm
Alpaca Farm Days at Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill Sep 29 at 10 AM – Sep 30 at 4 PM
Come and celebrate all things alpaca during National Alpaca Farm Days at La Vida Alpaca and Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill. Sep 29 at 10 AM – Sep 30 at 4 PM La Vida Alpaca 15631 159th Ln SE, Yelm, Washington 98597
Book sale at the Olympia Timberland Library
Nisqually Watershed Festival. 10-4 at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqully National Wildlife Refuge It’s free, and you can make a salmon print t-shirt and learn all about the life of the watershed. Nice, flat trails here, including some stroller suitable. You’re asked to park off site and use the free shuttle. Great event!
Free tours of the tugboat Sandman at Percival Landing Olympia Most weekends; the South Sound Estuarium is another destination to check out.
OFS Kids Club Free Movie: The Land Before Time
Free for kids 12 and under
It’s Salmon Saturday at the LOTT Wet Science Center today.
It’s a special time of year. Local salmon are finishing up their long, tiring journey and returning to their home streams to spawn. Come honor this amazing fish by creating salmon-inspired artwork to take home. Create fish prints, make a salmon button or hat, and more!
Olympia Family Theater presents Corduroy Various dates and times through 10/21
Gig Harbor
Friends of the Key Center Library Book Sale
more than 90 (hard) ciders, music, food, entertainment, and a kids’ area. As of this writing there are still tickets, but they’re going fast.
Sunday
Community Day at Black Diamond Camp come try out the rock wall, the indoor pool, and more! Free! No lunch but snacks are provided.
The Compassion Experience is in Federal Way at Christian Faith
Interactive experience designed to teach about life in the developing world. Reservations or walk ups available. Free Various times Friday-Monday
Sensational Sea Otters at the Point Defiance Zoo
Sept. 24-30 is National Sea Otter Awareness Week – and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is joining in. Each day of Sensational Sea Otters (Sept. 29-30) they’ll give their adorable otters Sekiu and Libby plenty of special treats and enrichments.
Free tours of the tugboat Sandman at Percival Landing Olympia Most weekends; the South Sound Estuarium is another destination to check out.
Olympia Family Theater presents Corduroy Various dates and times through 10/21
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