There are so many things to do with the kids this weekend! No matter where you live around the South Sound there is something great going on!
Friday
Summer Bash and Movie at Norpoint
Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to the park for a free outdoor movie for the whole family! Summer Bash – featuring Click! Mobile Movies – is a summertime tradition in Tacoma.
Seating is on the lawn, so attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. Activities begin at 6 pm, Movie shown at dusk It’s Mary Poppins Returns
Shakespeare in the Park at Wright Park
Free outdoor production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” at Wright Park. Show starts at 7PM
2019 Summer Outdoor Movies in Renton
Outdoor movies at four different locations. All movies begin at dusk and for optimal viewing pleasure it is recommended to bring low-back chairs and blankets. Tonight is How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World
Summer Outdoor Sounds and Movies, Auburn
All events will feature food concessions/food trucks, inflatable rides and an ArtRageous hands-on art activity. Tonight’s event is at Les Gove Park, 910 9th ST SE 6:00 PM – Joanie Leeds (super fun music for kids) 7:00 PM – Nate Botsford (country rock) Dusk – E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (PG)
Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to the park for a free outdoor movie for the whole family! Tonight is Wonder Park.
Movies off Main, Sumner At Heritage Park in Downtown Sumner
All movies begin at dusk (8 pm – ish). Concessions will be available. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy outdoor movies with neighbors in a magical setting. It’s Won’t You Be My Neighbor tonight.
Tumwater’s Screen on the Green
Each August, Tumwater Parks and Recreation brings four crowd-pleasing movies to the outdoor cinema at the Tumwater Valley Golf Course. Movies are shown on the first four Friday evenings in August. Seating begins at 7:30pm and movies begin at dusk. It’s Ralph Breaks the Internet tonight.
Saturday
All Over
Lowe’s Build and Grow Free kids’ building event 9AM-12 (check in with your child by 11). It’s a Build-a-Saurus today. Most spots are full to online registrants; I’m not sure what happens if you drop-in. Anybody know? There are a few stores with spots.
Many Farmer’s Markets are now open. Find your fresh here!
Storytime at Barnes and Noble stores It’s Dear Girl and Dear Boy at most locations today at 11am
South King County
Covington Kids’ Fest 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – NEW LOCATION – Covington Community Park This fun event is full of hands on activities, crafts, inflatables, and much more.
Meet Peppa Pig at Learning Express Toys
Auburn Fest and Auburn Days Parade
Parade along Main Street Saturday morning; live entertainment, vendors, and kids’ activities in Les Gove Park
Free Kids Art Project at the Rusty Raven in Kent
Multicultural Moon Days at the Black Diamond Library
Hear Northwest Coast Native American, Celtic, Chinese, African and Appalachian stories about the moon. Create a craft project to take home. 11am; all are welcome; All supplies provided.
This free, family-friendly, multi cultural festival will feature kid’s activities, food vendors, an entertainment stage, exhibitors sharing information about employment opportunities, health care access, financial and educational services, and a variety other vendors selling goods and services.
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/Fife/Orting/Sumner/Bonney Lake/Greater Pierce
Day at the Park hosted by New Hope Church at South Hill Community Park 12-4 Inflatables, face painting, fair food and giveaways. Free event; open to the public
It’s Pierce County Fair time August 8th-11th Great fair with a more rural vibe than the, “Big one!”
Renaissance Faire, Bonney Lake – Saturdays/Sundays, August 3-4 ,10-11, 17-18. Take a trip back to Medieval times at the Faire! Experience pirates, faeries, and a royal masquerade, all with live entertainment!
Tacoma/South Tacoma/Lakewood/Fircrest
In the Spirit Northwest Native Arts Festival
Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) and Washington State History Museum (WSHM) present IN THE SPIRIT Northwest Native Festival. Dancing, drumming, singing, shopping at the arts market, and a Native designer runway fashion show will take place in and around both museums. Admission to both TAM and the WSHM is free all day!
Craft Saturday at the Job Carr Cabin Museum
Drop by Job Carr Cabin Museum for their monthly Craft Saturday event. Activities are designed for children ages 3-9 and their families. Make a fish print today! “Pay as you will.” More on their fb page
Freddie Fest in Frederickson10th Annual Frederickson Community Festival!
car show, chili challenge, local vendors and groups
Travel back to 1855 during one of the largest museum events of the year as living historians set up dozens of tents at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.
The event recreates the bustle and excitement of the historic visit of fur traders to the Fort in 1855. Guests will witness the arrival of the brigade (the convoy that delivered a year’s worth of furs) and spirited contests between trappers and traders – from obstacle course races to cooking contests.Read more about the event Kids 4-17 are 10.50; adults are 15.50; activities included with admission.
Tacoma Public Library Summer Reading Block Party
at the Main Branch of the TPL 1-4pm Look forward to live entertainment, games, activities, and fun for all ages at the first annual Summer Reading Block Party! Along with a fantastic lineup of local performers (see below!), there will be a bounce house and an opportunity to take pictures with City of Tacoma Mayor Woodards. This a free community event organized by Tacoma Public Library, and all are welcome!
Spanaway Island Fest at Sprinker
Hula, foodtrucks, food vendors , merch & Craft Vendors Found on fb
Astronomy Fair daytime activities
A free event, open to the public. Activities include building comets, the scale of the solar system, solar viewing, stomp rockets, the moon and moon craters, and a variety of astronomy and science presentations!
Astronomy Fair evening event
Evening star party – weather permitting Volunteers will be on hand with telescopes to share the night sky. There is no charge for public programs or for observing. Donations are gladly accepted and are used to further public education and outreach programs.
Lacey/Olympia/Dupont /Yelm
City Mouse and Country Mouse at Olympia Family Theater
Short, 30 minute shows perfect for young audiences; 5.00 admission 10am
Pie in the library at the Lacey Timberland Library
Calling pie bakers of all ages! Special guest judges will determine the most amazing pies in four categories: fruit, other (anything but fruit), teen (ages 12-17), and youth bakers (ages 5-11). Guidelines are available at the library information desk and on the library website. Pie entries will be received in our meeting room from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, August 10. Judging results will be announced at an awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Beverages and pie will be served, prizes will be given, fun will be had!
Special activities at the HOCM Under the sea, “Sock skating,” and other fun Special activities included with admission al summer
Lacey in Tune Movies at Dusk Enjoy a concert at 7:00pm followed by a movie at dusk at Lacey in Tune Movies at Dusk. Bring your own chairs and snacks. Concessions will also be available. Tonight is Beatniks followed by MOVIE at dusk: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG). Last one of the season!
Pond Life Safari at the LOTT Wet Science Center
Take an up-close look at water bugs from a local pond with microscopes and magnifying glasses. A short presentation starts at 2 pm and a hands-on “bug lab” runs throughout the day.
Free tours of the tugboat, Sandman, at Percival Landing. Open to the public most weekends.
Gig Harbor
Family Fun Morning at the Harbor History Museum
10am-12pm; free, all ages event with a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and other activities
Science Saturday at Harbor WildWatch
Ocean5 is offering specials this month free bowling with purchase of a game of laser tag this weekend
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
Baby and Me story time at most Barnes and Noble stores
ABC’s of engineering at most locations today
South King County
Sundays on Cole Open air market in Enumclaw 10am-4pm Sundays in July and August
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
Travel back to 1855 during one of the largest museum events of the year as living historians set up dozens of tents at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.
The event recreates the bustle and excitement of the historic visit of fur traders to the Fort in 1855. Guests will witness the arrival of the brigade (the convoy that delivered a year’s worth of furs) and spirited contests between trappers and traders – from obstacle course races to cooking contests.Read more about the event Kids 4-17 are 10.50; adults are 15.50; activities included with admission.
It’s Pierce County Fair time August 8th-11th Great fair with a more rural vibe than the, “Big one!
Open trails at the Morse Wildlife Preserve 9AM-3PM
Free kids’ clothing and toy swap at King’s Books. Take what you can use; donate what you’ve outgrown (if you want). Help out if you can! Read the pinned post on their fb page for details-this is about a spirit of community!
Renaissance Faire, Bonney Lake – Saturdays/Sundays, August 3-4 ,10-11, 17-18. Take a trip back to Medieval times at the Faire! Experience pirates, faeries, and a royal masquerade, all with live entertainment!
Ft. Steilacooom Museum is open for summer tours Sundays 1-4
Olympia
City Mouse and Country Mouse at Olympia Family Theater
Short, 30 minute shows perfect for young audiences; 5.00 admission 10am
If you just need to keep cool, you can head here for our splash pad and spray ground guide. Or head here for the whole beat the heat list!
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