What to Do This Weekend
Looking for things to do with the family in Tacoma, Olympia, or Gig Harbor this Saturday or Sunday?
Welcome to our guide to free and affordable family fun all over the South Puget Sound! We have one just like it up every Friday! This weekend, you can see Sesame Street, meet Daniel Tiger, explore an area park with a naturalist, or hit up a fun and free event at your library. Read on for all of that and more!
Ongoing
Indigo Frozen Fountain Ice Skating at Point Ruston, November 14th – February 2nd. The Grand Plaza at Point Ruston will be transformed into a winter wonderland! Follow link for admission details and holiday hours.
Saturday
All Over
Barnes and Noble story time Most area stores offer a story time for children at 11am. We do suggest confirming with yours as we have found participation to be inconsistent. It’s Pig the Pug today.
Kids’ Club at Michael’s Stores
Choose from two different classes for kids every Saturday. 2.00 or 5.00 per child, depending on class. “Thumbprint snow scene” today. Note: Use the drop down menu to choose the class near you.
South King County
Sesame Street Live at the Showare Center in Kent
Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street! Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood…get ready for Sesame Street LIVE! 2 and 6pm; there is also a, “Pre show experience,” option.
The Little Engine That Could at StoryBook Theater in Renton
Shows today and tomorrow. There is also a special sensory friendly time today. Complete list here.
Daniel’s WinterWonderland at Learning Express Toys in Renton
Auburn Avenue Kids Presents Louie Foxx
2-4PM Magician, funny guy Louie Foxx is super entertaining for all ages; 10.00 tickets
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/Greater Pierce County
The Sportsman’s Show is at the fairgrounds in Puyallup Saturday and Sunday. This is mostly an event for folks interested in camping, fishing, and other outdoor fun (or shopping for the gear for all this fun!) but there are some fun things for kids to look at and a fishing pond.
Yoga Story Time at the South Hill Library 10:30
songs for preschoolers! Registration required
Pacfice Science Center – Mathbusters at the Bonney Lake Library 11am
Explore the many ways we use numbers, shapes, probability and measurement everyday. This interactive show uses games and a thrilling chemical reaction to demonstrate that math is a blast!
Read to a Dog at the Eatonville Library 3-4pm
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills.
Pacific Science Center – Math-busters! at the Buckley Library 2pm
The Pacific Science Center will be visiting the Buckley library to teach families about everyday math using games and demonstrations.
Bethel Art Festival & Technology Fair.
Escape Room, Art Exhibits, Coding & Creation Stations, Robotic Competitions, Onsite Challenges, Drones & more. Note from SFM: This is new to the list. I *believe* it’s open to all, but I don’t have a lot of details.
Tacoma
Family nature walk at Oak Tree Park
Explore Tacoma’s Parks on free walks with naturalists. Pre registration is now required. Not suitable for strollers; perfect for ages 3 and up.
Family Nature Walk at the Tacoma Nature Center 1PM
Explore Tacoma’s Parks on free walks with naturalists. Pre registration is now required. Not suitable for strollers; perfect for ages 3 and up.
Love Pokémon? Join the library for a Pokémon craft day! Pikachu and Eevee are two characters you’ll get to create!
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.
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- Channel ideas into reality – racetracks, puzzles, mazes, obstacle loops, battlefields
- Encourage sequential thinking and logical reasoning
Family Movie Matinee at the Tillicum Library
Watch a newly-released DVD while enjoying free popcorn and fruit juice. 2:30-4 Call the library for the title.
Gig Harbor
Paradise Theater presents The Diary of Anne Frank Tickets and showtimes here
Probably best for teens or mature tweens due to the subject matter.
Olympia area
OFS Kids Club at Capitol Theater presents a free showing of Mirai for kids 12 and under. More info. on the film via the link. Tickets available at box office 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Visit the LOTT Wet Science Center and learn about amphibians today.
Are you interested in knowing more about our native frogs and salamanders? Are you 12 or older? Then this 9:30-11 am workshop is for you! Join Stream Team and herpetologist Dr. Marc P. Hayes for a fun, informative workshop exploring the ecology, habitat requirements, and unique characteristics of local species. You’ll learn how to identify different life stages of local amphibians with emphasis on egg mass identification. Register for this workshop at www.streamteam.info. Amphibian activities for all ages throughout the day.
Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends; 5.00 admission for the whole family! Jellyfish inspired activities this month.
Family story time at the Olympia Library
Sunday
South King County
Also check the, “Ongoing,” section at the top.
The Little Engine That Could at StoryBook Theater in Renton
Complete list of show times here.
Read with Rover at the Covington Library
Tacoma/Pierce County
The Sportsman’s Show is at the fairgrounds in Puyallup Saturday and Sunday. This is mostly an event for folks interested in camping, fishing, and other outdoor fun (or shopping for the gear for all this fun!) but there are some fun things for kids to look at and a fishing pond.
Kids Day Workshop at Soap and Clay Registration and fees required
Olympia
Visit the South Sound Estuarium interactive marine discovery! Open 11-4 weekends; 5.00 admission for the whole family! Jellyfish inspired activities this month.
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