It’s our great big list of everything to do with kids in the South Sound this weekend!
Friday
Outdoor movie at Bradley Lake It’s Frozen
Outdoor movie in Gig Harbor It’s The Neverending Story
Native Storytelling at the HOCM tonight. Included with admission
Saturday
All Over
Home Depot kids club It’s not showing up for me now, but show up before noon, and the kids *should* be able to build a tow truck. If they can’t, take a minute to sign up for the next one.
Many Farmer’s Markets are now open. Find your fresh here!
See, “Kids’ Club,” for details. It’s a Happy Face jar today for 3.00 from 10am-12. There is also a sand art planter at 1pm; buy the jar and the supplies, for that one are provided. Check out their, “Camp creativity,” events, too!
Storytime at Barnes and Noble stores It’s How to Catch a Dinosaur at most locations today.
South King County
Meet SpiderMan at Learning Express Toys in Renton 1-4pm
Airplane Appreciation Day at the Auburn Municipal Airport
New to us event; free airplane rides, aircraft displays, a bouncy house and local food are advertised.
Mary Olson Farm Open House Hours
Free admission during regular open hours (special events may charge).
A suggested donation of $5 per adult and $2 per child is greatly appreciated. The Farm will be open 12pm – 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays from June 22 – August 25, 2019. The Farmhouse is open to tour each day from 1 – 4pm. Quiet, unplugged outing
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/South Hill/Orting/Greater Pierce
Youngsters Yard Sale at Grayland Park in Puyallup 10am-1pm! Twenty booths featuring KIDS selling their games, clothes, and toys. Check it out!
Community pop-up sale Puyallup First Baptist bounce house, food, games found on fb
Old Cannery tent sale free hot dogs and soda
Wire Wrapped Jewelry 101 at the Puyallup Public Library3-4pm Wind your way to wearable art! All materials supplied (or bring a favorite rock, shell or piece of sea glass) to create a custom pendant or earrings. Ages 8 and up– teens and adults are invited, too.
Tacoma/South Tacoma/Lakewood/Parkland
Nature walk at Swan Creek Park
10am Advance registration is now required for these popular, free walks lead by volunteer naturalists. Not suitable for strollers; perfect for ages 3 and up. Full? Sign up for a future event.
The Vernardos Circus is at Wright Park Family friendly, animal free circus with acrobats, jugglers, and more. Interactive pre-show party an hour before is a chance for games and selfies with the cast.
The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Attendees are encouraged to stay after the show to mingle with the performers and take group photos on stage with the cast for no additional charge. We’ve heard good things about this event from readers. You may want to check out their discount on Goldstar or see the same offer on Groupon
free at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. 11 am to 5 pm. Doors open at 10:00 am
Saturday morning cartoons at Fern Hill 10:15
Pioneer Storytime at the Wheelock Branch of the TPL 10:30
Can you imagine life before cars, phones or lightbulbs? Step back in time to find out what it was like to be a kid when the city of Tacoma was just starting. Enjoy stories, toys, games and crafts from the Oregon Trail. Presented by the Job Carr Cabin Museum. For ages 3-7.
Family story time at Moore 10:30
2PM Join Ms. Elizabeth for some hands on S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) programming. In these weekly hands on programs we will explore, build, and create fun and imaginative projects. All ages. 2-3PM
Drive-in movie at the LeMay America’s Car Museum
Notes from their fb-The Drive-In Movies have proven to be very popular, so be sure to arrive early to reserve your spot! Parking for the show starts at 4:30pm, with showtime at dusk (around 9pm). Drive-In movies are FREE to the public, but do not include Museum admission. Concessions are available. Watch from your car or a blanket/ chair. Movie shows on a 40 foot outdoor screen. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off tonight.
A Walk on the Moon: Children’s Planetarium Program
This interactive planetarium show is specially designed for our youngest visitors aged 3-12. Approximately 45 minutes. $6 for participating children. Adults get in free! You only need to reserve seats for children. Learn all about the moon! Most Saturdays in July at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm.
Family summer event at Bass Pro Shops
EVERY Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday (starting Saturday June 22nd) from 12pm – 4pm there will be free family fun activities, like the inflatable Daisy BB Range, and the S.A.F.E. Archery Inflatable Range, plus workshops with crafts (limited to first 40 kids each day).
Lacey/Olympia/Dupont
Family fun day and West Central Park benefit
Family fun from 3-7pm followed by a benefit show. Crafts, bubbles, bird house painting (15.00 donation), and other fun.
Family story time at the Olympia Farmer’s Market 11:00 AM
Music, movement, and books for the whole family. All ages welcome. Meet in front of the Market Garden. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Peter Rabbit at Olympia Family Theater
Let’s Play are dynamic, interactive shows performed in our lobby and are suitable for ALL ages. They are between 20-30 minutes in length and perfect for the very youngest of audience members- toddlers, preschoolers and up. Giggles guaranteed. Lobby opens 30 minutes before the show. Admission:
$5 per person – CASH or CHECK at the door when you arrive.(under 2 yrs- free with paying adult!) Also Sunday
Nature Nurture Farm Open Farm Day Make some animal friends!
Free tours of the tugboat, Sandman, at Percival Landing. Open to the public most weekends.
Visit the South Sound Estuarium open 11-4 weekends Get up close and personal with all kinds of sea critters. Admission is just 5.00 for the whole family.
Gig Harbor
Low tide walk at Kopachuck Park with Harbor WildWatch
Wings and Wheels show at the Tacoma Narrows Airport
World War Two fighters, aerobatic performances, a huge car show, food, and vendors. Saturday and Sunday-most parking is offsite; be sure to read directions on that and the other dos/don’ts.
Ride the trolley! It’s back!
This 2 hour, 1.5 mile interactive tour is fun for all ages! Binoculars and Waterfront Bingo Cards will add plenty of enjoyment to your tour experience. The tour begins at 10am at Donkey Creek Park, across the street from the Harbor History Museum.
Sunday
All Over
South King County
Open air market in Enumclaw 10am-4pm Sundays in July and August
Weiner Dog Races at Emerald Downs
Mary Olson Farm Open House Hours
Free admission during regular open hours (special events may charge).
A suggested donation of $5 per adult and $2 per child is greatly appreciated. The Farm will be open 12pm – 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays from June 22 – August 25, 2019. The Farmhouse is open to tour each day from 1 – 4pm. Quiet, unplugged outing
Tacoma/Pierce County/Gig Harbor
Old Cannery tent sale free hot dogs and soda
Wings and Wheels show at the Tacoma Narrows Airport
World War Two fighters, aerobatic performances, a huge car show, food, and vendors. Saturday and Sunday-most parking is offsite; be sure to read directions on that and the other dos/don’ts.
The Vernardos Circus is at Wright Park Family friendly, animal free circus with acrobats, jugglers, and more. Interactive pre-show party an hour before is a chance for games and selfies with the cast.
The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Attendees are encouraged to stay after the show to mingle with the performers and take group photos on stage with the cast for no additional charge. We’ve heard good things about this event from readers. You may want to check out their discount on Goldstar or see the same offer on Groupon
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our costumes, makeup, set, music and rehearsal hours all come together to make up one of our TMP Mainstage productions. This preview also serves to assist parents in educating their children about an upcoming theater-going experience as a whole. 7PM free; no tickets needed. This is a behind the scenes event for Mamma Mia. I *think* this is suitable for tweens and up? What do you think?
Ft. Steilacooom Museum is open for summer tours Sundays 1-4
Family summer event at Bass Pro Shops
EVERY Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday (starting Saturday June 22nd) from 12pm – 4pm there will be free family fun activities, like the inflatable Daisy BB Range, and the S.A.F.E. Archery Inflatable Range, plus workshops with crafts (limited to first 40 kids each day).
Olympia
Peter Rabbit at Olympia Family Theater
Let’s Play are dynamic, interactive shows performed in our lobby and are suitable for ALL ages. They are between 20-30 minutes in length and perfect for the very youngest of audience members- toddlers, preschoolers and up. Giggles guaranteed. Lobby opens 30 minutes before the show. Admission:
$5 per person – CASH or CHECK at the door when you arrive.(under 2 yrs- free with paying adult!)
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