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Archives for October 2019

South Sound Weekend Kids Calendar: Family Fun and Things to Do October 26th and 27th

October 26, 2019 by Maegen Blue

Boo! We’ve found great Halloween events plus family friendly fun that is not at all spooky this week!

One note: Because there are so many trunk or treat style events this weekend, we’ve included those we’ve heard about specifically, but if you know about a great one we should add, please just leave a comment!

If you want to go to the pumpkin patch or hit a corn maze, here’s our big list of options. Do wear those boots!  Read on for more ideas!

South King County

Tricks and Treats Funfest, Federal Way

October 26th 3-5:30PM 5.00 when your pre-register; 10.00 at the door; adults free Trick & Treats is a safe Halloween Costume Carnival for the whole family.

Costume contests at 4:30pm, Haunted Hallway, Inflatables, Vendors, Candy & Fun!

Halloween Harvest Festival, Auburn

October 26th 1-5PM at Les Gove Park Lots of trick or treat and carnival style fun for young children.

Howl & Prowl at Reber Ranch

Pet costume contest, parade, and more fun  Saturday, October 26th

Spooky Swims at the Covington Aquatic Center

Lights out and a glowing pool! Two sessions on the 26th. Advance registration and fees required.

Fear on the Pier

On October 26, 2019 the MaST Center Aquarium will be hosting their annual Halloween Festival: Fear on the Pier. This event is free and fun for the whole family!This event is family-friendly for all ages with aquarium exhibits and science-y/Halloween themed fun-“Merry not scary.”

Salmon spotting on the Cedar River Trained naturalists will help kids spot salmon returning to spawn Also Sunday

History Kids White River Valley Museum

Special Pop-up Exhibit: History Kids Clubhouse See–Play–Do at the White River Valley Museum this fall! October 9 – November 10
History Kids Clubhouse is a hands-on exhibit for kids and families to explore and share their own stories while learning about people and objects that tell the history of the White River Valley. Games, photo ops, and more fun. Also Sunday. The Clubhouse is included with regular Museum admission.

Wild Waves Fright Fest-Wild Waves is now doing a daytime, “Family friendly,” event in addition to their scary evenings that are not for kids. Also Sunday

Street of Treats in Kent

Greater Pierce County

Jeff Evans – Secrets of Wizards

at the Sumner Library Saturday, October 26: 10:30am – 11:30am
It’s magic, puppetry, ventriloquism, danger, the unexpected and laugh-out-loud fun all rolled into one show inspired by Harry Potter! Costumes encouraged. The  Jeff Evans – Secrets of Wizards
show will also be at the Milton/Edgewood Library on the same day at 2pm.

The Secret Garden at ManeStage 

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the 27th

Pumpkin Chomp and Stomp at Northwest Trek

Watch  animals eat, play, stomp and chomp with pumpkins. Free with admission I believe this is also Sunday

Halloween Trunk or Treat and Haunted Hallway, Celebration Lutheran Church, Puyallup

This is a great all ages event, but it’s particularly nice for your toddlers and preschoolers.  “Trunks,” will be table stations inside so everyone stays warm and dry, and very little walking around is required.  October 26th from 6-8 PM at Celebration Lutheran Church!

Tacoma

Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure

The Mystery of the Dinosaurs of the Deep

Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Pantages Theater
Tickets: $19, $29, $35, $49
buy tickets

Discover an adventure at the bottom of the ocean with the entire family in this one-hour show! This immersive experience invites you to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lives eons ago – and maybe live still today!

With eye popping visual experiences, the show uses technology, giant puppetry, science and imagination to create a visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology.

The Haunted Theater at the Tacoma City Ballet 12.00-15.00

Enjoy a tour of the hauntingly dressed Tacoma City Ballet School. Then settle in for a delightful performance of spooky Halloween Ballets. Appropriate for all ages Also Sunday

Jet City Comic Con More info here. Also Sunday

Battle of the Burger Event at Cheney Stadium Includes a trick or treat for kids. This is a new to us event. Let us know if you try it!

Free Halloween event at Bass Pro Also Sunday

Discovery Community Church Fall Festival

LeMay Trunk or Treat Event 

Note: This is the Collections location near Parkland/Spanaway. We’ve heard great things about this event!

Monster Bash Ice Show and Spooky Skate at Sprinker

Ice shows, family skate, and other fun. Also Sunday

 A Night at the Movies Costume Concert with  Tacoma Youth Symphony Association

7:00 PM | $19 main level, $27 balcony, $70 family pack of 4 tickets More info here

Join TYS and TYAO for a fun evening of music from the movies. The musicians and conductors will be in costume and the audience is invited to come in costume.
Image Credit: Tacoma Youth Symphony student credited to Kristina Thomas

Haunted Night Sky show at the Science Dome

This interactive planetarium show is specially designed for our youngest visitors aged 3-12.

Use your imagination to find creatures in the night sky. Travel with Frankenstein to spooky places in the Milky Way Galaxy to collect parts and build Frankensatellies. 45 minutes. $6 for participating children. Adults get in free! You only need to reserve seats for children. Great program!

Olympia/Dupont

Spooky Creatures of the Deep at the LOTT Wet Science Center

Over half of the ocean’s creatures glow with bioluminescence! Get in a spooky mood and discover the diversity of these mesmerizing creatures with activities all day.

Horrogami at the Dupont Library

Halloween-themed origami! Supplies, instruction and inspiration provided. Best for ages 8 and up.

DuPont Fire Department Pumpkin Patch

The DuPont Fire Department hosts their annual Pumpkin Patch! Swing on by October 26th from 10 AM – 1 PM for pumpkins, kids games, and a food drive!

Boo Bash at the Hands-On Children’s Museum

  • Explore monsters of the deep & dissect a squid
  • Search for hidden treasure on the “Ghost Ship”
  • Take a black light deep sea dive
  • Investigate bioluminescence with sea creatures that glow
  • Discover the power of electricity and what makes eels electric
  • Design a glow-in-the-dark silkscreen print
  • Press apples into cider
  • Chemistry demos by Dr. Science
  • Door prizes • Face painting • Fun & food

Also Sunday! Great event!

Gig Harbor/Kitsap

Kitsap Steamsers Ghost Train

Kitsap Steamers Ghost Train

The train ride is about 10 to 15 minutes long. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to take a ride and experience the excitement of the train ride and displays along to track. Very young children need to ride in front of a responsible adult. Be sure and listen to the message that is given prior to departing the depot! Tickets and more here

South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar for October 19th and 20th

October 19, 2019 by Maegen Blue

Hey, all! I apologize that the list is up so late. It’s always my goal to have it out on Thursday to email subscribers and up early Friday morning for the straight-to-the-site folks. This weekend we had issues with our hosting company and also just…..life. Anyway, here’s a quick round up for some spontaneous, weekend fun, with lots of indoor options!

If you want to go to the pumpkin patch anyway, here’s our big list of options. Do wear those boots!  Read on for more ideas!

South King County

JBF Sale in Federal Way runs the 17th-20th Score a bargain on gently used kids’ gear and duds. 50-90% Off Retail
FRI 10a-7p
SAT 10a-7p
SUN 8a-2p

Location: Vacant OFFICE MAX-Near PetSmart 31811 Pacific Hwy S., Federal Way 98003

Fall Foliage Festival at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way.  Free admission; plant sales and tours, kids’ activities, and food trucks are advertised. Also Sunday.

Salmon spotting on the Cedar River Trained naturalists will help kids spot salmon returning to spawn

History Kids White River Valley Museum

Special Pop-up Exhibit: History Kids Clubhouse See–Play–Do at the White River Valley Museum this fall! October 9 – November 10
History Kids Clubhouse is a hands-on exhibit for kids and families to explore and share their own stories while learning about people and objects that tell the history of the White River Valley. Games, photo ops, and more fun. Also Sunday. The Clubhouse is included with regular Museum admission.

Wild Waves Fright Fest-Wild Waves is now doing a daytime, “Family friendly,” event in addition to their scary evenings that are not for kids.

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

Greater Pierce County

Carnival for a cause at South Hill Mall

Join South Hill Mall and Spirit 105.3 for The “Nobody Does Fall Better” Carnival for a Cause! Bring your kids out to have some fun, while learning about different non-profit organizations in the area! ? Visit every vendor for your chance to win a $25 South Hill Mall Gift Card! Be sure to stop by the registration table for your “boo bag” and vendor passport! Boo bags given to 1st 100 kids in attendance! Carnival Games, Face Painting, Bouncy House, Halloween Costume Contest and More!

Mask Making  at the Fife Library  3:30pm – 5:00pm Make spooky or colorful masks with fun, mixed, recycled materials! Led by Tinkertopia™. All supplies provided.

The Secret Garden at ManeStage 

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the 27th

Hoot n Howl at Northwest Trek 

Bring the whole family and take a spooky starlit tram ride through the Free-Roaming Area – look out for the famous Ghost Tram!
Come in costume and play games, visit treat stations for candy. (Adults, please leave full face masks at home.) Now on TWO October weekends: Oct. 11-12 and 18-19

Tacoma

Spookley The Square Pumpkin The Musical at TMP Family Theater 

TMP Family Theater
11 AM and 2 PM Saturday and 2PM Sunday | $15 Adults | $13 senior, students, military | $12 Children (12 and under) | $10 groups of 10 or more Buy tickets here

Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch.

Spooky Storytime at the Seymour Conservatory

Kings Books will be bringing a Spooky Story Time to the Conservatory with Tacoma members of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan! They’ll be reading picture books with slightly spooky stories such as Los Gatos Black on Halloween, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, and Leo: A Ghost Story. Story time is geared for ages 6 and under, but everyone who likes to be read to (so, everyone) is welcome. 1PM

Suggested donation $3.

Last day of the Rhea Lana consignment event. Many items half off today (Saturday).

Harvest Fest at Eastside Community Center 6:30-9PM

Free Astronomy Event

with TAS at Pierce College Lakewood. Note that this is an evening event and outside viewing is weather dependent.

The Tacoma Holiday Food and Gift show is going on. I honestly don’t know how kid friendly this is. If you do, let us know!

Bass Pro Shops are doing a free Halloween event Saturday and Sunday. I can’t get the page to load, but you might want to pop in.

Olympia/Dupont

The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers at Olympia Family Theater Various shows and times through October 20th More here

Read to a Dog at the Dupont Library 1-2pm
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills.

Sunday

JBF Sale in Federal Way runs the 17th-20th Score a bargain on gently used kids’ gear and duds. 50-90% Off Retail
FRI 10a-7p
SAT 10a-7p
SUN 8a-2p

Location: Vacant OFFICE MAX-Near PetSmart 31811 Pacific Hwy S., Federal Way 98003

Fall Foliage Festival at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way.  Free admission; plant sales and tours, kids’ activities, and food trucks are advertised. Also Sunday.

The Secret Garden at ManeStage 

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the 27th

Spookley The Square Pumpkin The Musical at TMP Family Theater 

TMP Family Theater
11 AM and 2 PM Saturday and 2PM Sunday | $15 Adults | $13 senior, students, military | $12 Children (12 and under) | $10 groups of 10 or more Buy tickets here

Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch.

The Tacoma Holiday Food and Gift show is going on. I honestly don’t know how kid friendly this is. If you do, let us know!

The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers at Olympia Family Theater Various shows and times through October 20th More here

Bass Pro Shops are doing a free Halloween event Saturday and Sunday. I can’t get the page to load, but you might want to pop in.

South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar: Family Fun and Things to Do Saturday October 12th and Sunday October 13th

October 11, 2019 by Maegen Blue

Saturday

All Over

Story time at Barnes and Noble  Story time featuring Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla at 11am at most locations. You may want to call yours to confirm.

South King County

Salmon spotting on the Cedar River Trained naturalists will help kids spot salmon returning to spawn

Fire Safety Day at the Kent Library 11am-12:30pm Ages 3 and older with adult.

Firefighters from the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority will be on hand with their truck (unless duty calls!)

History Kids White River Valley Museum

Special Pop-up Exhibit: History Kids Clubhouse See–Play–Do at the White River Valley Museum this fall! October 9 – November 10
History Kids Clubhouse is a hands-on exhibit for kids and families to explore and share their own stories while learning about people and objects that tell the history of the White River Valley. Games, photo ops, and more fun. Also Sunday. The Clubhouse is included with regular Museum admission.

Wild Waves Fright Fest-Wild Waves is now doing a daytime, “Family friendly,” event in addition to their scary evenings that are not for kids.

From their page: ALL-NEW Family by Day activities for little goblins begin at 12 noon thru 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.  But BEWARE, as the park transitions to FRIGHT BY NIGHT from 6 PM to 7 PM when the monsters come out to find their prey, Friday thru Sunday evenings

Briscot Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Kent. Found on fb New to us, but draft horses and animals are advertised. 

Meet Gekko at Learning Express Toys in Renton

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

Greater Pierce County

The Secret Garden at ManeStage 

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the 27th

Orting Pumpkin Fest

Live entertainment for the whole family. Kids’ pumpkin parade, car show, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ zone with bouncy houses, and more fall fun. Orting City Park. 10am-5

Tehaleh Harvest Day

Visitors can speed past the treetops on a zip line, race remote-control boats, and get creative in the Kid Zone with face painting, crafts, and more. Also vendors, food trucks, and open houses.

Karshner Museum Culture and Arts Festival: Trappers, Pioneers, and Washington State History today.  Fort Nisqually and Fort Steilacoom’s 4th Regiment will be leading fun activities and Squirrel Butter will provide lively music. Craft projects and other fun. These free events are always well done!

The Reptile Man is at the Bonney Lake Library 111am-12pm today. Pet an alligator and hold a snake! It’s science and nature for all ages.

Used Book Sale at the Sumner Library

Bedrock Prospectors Show at the fairgrounds in Puyallup

Bedrock Prospectors Club is hosting Bedrock Prospectors Gold, Gem, and Treasure Show at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, WA in October. Admission is $10.00 or $5.00 and an unwrapped toy donation for Toys for Tots. There will be a sand box with buried polished stones and agates that the kids can find, plus a chance to learn about metal detecting, coin scrambles, and other fun.

Meeker Mansion Cider Squeeze  Squeeze apples, pick out a pumpkin, visit the snack shack  More here

Something’s Happening Saturdays at the Graham Library Something will be going on at the Graham Library all day on Saturday! Will it be games? Will it be crafts? Will it be building? Drop by and find out!

The Reptile Man will be at the Buckley Library 1-2pm Pet an alligator and hold a snake! It’s science and nature for all! Zoologist and educator Scott Petersen presents live reptiles and teaches the importance of all animals in nature.

Hoot n Howl at Northwest Trek 

Bring the whole family and take a spooky starlit tram ride through the Free-Roaming Area – look out for the famous Ghost Tram!
Come in costume and play games, visit treat stations for candy. (Adults, please leave full face masks at home.) Now on TWO October weekends: Oct. 11-12 and 18-19

Tacoma

Featured: Tacoma Arts Month Events! 

Tacoma Studio Tour 

You are invited inside the working studios of 95 local artists to learn about the artistic process, ask questions, and purchase one-of-a-kind creations. All studios will feature demonstrations or will have hands-on activities for visitors. It’s family friendly and free! Get your Tacoma Studio Tour Passport and more info online. Saturday and Sunday!
Image Credit: City of Tacoma

Spookley The Square Pumpkin The Musical at TMP Family Theater 

TMP Family Theater
11 AM and 2 PM Saturday and 2PM Sunday | $15 Adults | $13 senior, students, military | $12 Children (12 and under) | $10 groups of 10 or more

Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch.

October 12th Family Saturdays at the History Museum

Build and test your own spacecraft. Pretend you’re stranded on the moon. Learn about Washington’s many strange connections to space exploration. Then explore the new exhibit A New Moon Rises, featuring dramatic photographs of the moon’s surface. 1-3PM; designed for ages 4-12 but all ages are welcome. Included with admission.

October 12th Family Day at the Museum of Glass

1-4PM Included with admission (5.00-17.00).

Join and make your own identity masks inspired by Transparency: An LGBTQ+ Glass Art Exhibition.

Green Tacoma Day

Tacoma’s parks and open spaces need your help! Join hundreds of volunteers  at one of fourteen different event sites around the city. Volunteers will plant trees and shrubs, pull invasive weeds, and remove litter. Register: www.greentacomaday.org

Zoo Boo at the Point Defiance Zoo

play games around the zoo; watch animals enjoy pumpkins, and other fun. Free with admission; wear a costume for a discount. Also Sunday

Tacoma-Con 2019 at the Main Branch of the Tacoma Public Library

Get your geek on at Tacoma-Con, Tacoma’s free, family-friendly celebration of comics, reading, and pop culture. Crafts, hands-on activities, vendors alley, free comics for kids, Cosplay, workshops, and other fun with great, local groups and comic fans.

4 H Info Fair Learn about 4 H!

Family story time at Moore 10:30

Family story time at Wheelock 10:30

Baby time at Moore Library

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. 11:30

Interactive Children’s Shows at the Science Dome It’s the area’s only indoor planetarium! Special Haunted Night Sky Program at 12:30 or 2

Friends of the Lakewood Library Book Sale – Member Appreciation SaturdayMembership available at the door. Proceeds support library events, classes and services.

Truck and Tractor Day with Lakewood Parks

Take a free hay ride, climb aboard giant trucks, tractors, buses and fire trucks and honk the horn! Free hard hats for kids while supplies last and a free visit to the pumpkin patch (one pumpkin per family). Food trucks, fun and games This is a great event!

Lacey/Olympia

South Sound Reading Foundation used book sale

Touch a Truck and Disaster Preparedness with West Thurston Fire

Enjoy a free family event that is fun for all ages! Explore, learn, climb, and touch a variety of trucks and equipment and learn about disaster preparedness.

OFS Kids Club at Capitol Theater free movie for kids 12 and under

Havest Moon Storyteller at the Yelm Library

Join storyteller and Quinault Tribal Ambassador Harvest Moon to hear tales from the Northwest Coast Indian tradition. This event is part Timberland Reads Together, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.2-3PM

Family story time at the Olympia Library

The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers at Olympia Family Theater Various shows and times through October 20th More here

Fun With Fungi at the LOTT Center

Gig Harbor

Explore Your World – Chemistry at the Key Center Library 2:30
Have fun exploring basic principles of chemical experimentation. Best for preschool and elementary ages. Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday

All Over

Baby and Me Storytime at Barnes and Noble Featuring Noses

11:00 AM Baby & Me Storytime continues for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join us as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. Plus, get a coupon for a $2 off a grande Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte (Café stores only). You may want to call your store to confirm participation.

South King County

History Kids White River Valley Museum

Special Pop-up Exhibit: History Kids Clubhouse See–Play–Do at the White River Valley Museum this fall! October 9 – November 10
History Kids Clubhouse is a hands-on exhibit for kids and families to explore and share their own stories while learning about people and objects that tell the history of the White River Valley. Games, photo ops, and more fun. Also Sunday. The Clubhouse is included with regular Museum admission.

Wild Waves Fright Fest-Wild Waves is now doing a daytime, “Family friendly,” event in addition to their scary evenings that are not for kids.

From their page: ALL-NEW Family by Day activities for little goblins begin at 12 noon thru 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.  But BEWARE, as the park transitions to FRIGHT BY NIGHT from 6 PM to 7 PM when the monsters come out to find their prey, Friday thru Sunday evenings.

Briscot Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Kent. Found on fb New to us, but draft horses and animals are advertised. Our full patch list is on the way! 

Pierce County/Tacoma

Spookley The Square Pumpkin The Musical at TMP Family Theater 

TMP Family Theater
11 AM and 2 PM Saturday and 2PM Sunday | $15 Adults | $13 senior, students, military | $12 Children (12 and under) | $10 groups of 10 or more

Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch.

Tacoma Studio Tour 

You are invited inside the working studios of 95 local artists to learn about the artistic process, ask questions, and purchase one-of-a-kind creations. All studios will feature demonstrations or will have hands-on activities for visitors. It’s family friendly and free! Get your Tacoma Studio Tour Passport and more info online. Saturday and Sunday!
Image Credit: City of Tacoma

Bedrock Prospectors Show at the fairgrounds in Puyallup

Bedrock Prospectors Club is hosting Bedrock Prospectors Gold, Gem, and Treasure Show at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, WA in October. Admission is $10.00 or $5.00 and an unwrapped toy donation for Toys for Tots. There will be a sand box with buried polished stones and agates that the kids can find, plus a chance to learn about metal detecting, coin scrambles, and other fun.

Zoo Boo at the Point Defiance Zoo

play games around the zoo; watch animals enjoy pumpkins, and other fun. Free with admission; wear a costume for a discount.

The Secret Garden at ManeStage 

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through the 27th

Olympia/Lacey area

The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers at Olympia Family Theater Various shows and times through October 20th

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South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar: Family Fun and Things to Do October 5th and 6th

October 4, 2019 by Maegen Blue

Some of my favorite family events of the fall are this weekend! Don’t miss the Scarecrow Festival in Gig Harbor, the Apple Squeeze in Steilacoom, Children’s Day in Lacey, and much more! It’s all ahead!

Saturday

All Over

Walmart stores are having a Frozen event. This is the event listing for the Auburn Supermall (Outlet Collection) location, but you can put in the name and your location to find one near you.

Story time at Barnes and Noble  Story time featuring A Night at the Bookstore at 11am at most locations. You may want to call yours to confirm.

South King County

Fire Station 16 Open Housein Renton – Tour the station, try on gear, try the hose, and more 1-4PM

Salmon Days Green River

Street Fair Celebration of Salmon returning to spawn. Enjoy lots of vendors with free samples and street entertainment. $3.00 Green River Students. $8 Non students. For more information email Rae: symoon@greenriver.edu Found on fb

Wild Waves Fright Fest-Wild Waves is now doing a daytime, “Family friendly,” event in addition to their scary evenings that are not for kids.

From their page: ALL-NEW Family by Day activities for little goblins begin at 12 noon thru 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.  But BEWARE, as the park transitions to FRIGHT BY NIGHT from 6 PM to 7 PM when the monsters come out to find their prey, Friday thru Sunday evenings

Friends of the Covington Library Book Sale

Reading with Rover at the Federal Way 320th Library 11am-12

Briscot Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Kent. Found on fb New to us, but draft horses and animals are advertised. Our full patch list is on the way! 

Toddler Craft at Learning Express Toys in Renton

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

Greater Pierce County

Orting Red Hat Days Parade I’ve never heard of this! Anybody have scoop?

Oktoberfest at the Puyallup Fairgrounds

Family day is Sunday. Kids 12 and under are free all weekend, but note that the event is 21 and over after 6PM Friday and Saturday. More info. on family day here.

Harvest Festival in Fife

all kinds of arts, crafts, foods, performances, and vendors 10:30-5 at Dacca Park; rain or shine! Free, though you may want to bring some cash for vendors. Lots of fun for kids!

Cook to Learn at the Puyallup Library

Cook to Learn is a fun time for families to create something delicious together while discovering how easy it is to introduce early math concepts to everyday activities. Each family attending the program must include a preschooler aged 2-6. Siblings may also attend.  Select only one session and call or email to reserve your space. 253.841.5454 or puylib@ci.puyallup.wa.us

Something’s Happening Saturdays at the Graham Library
Something will be going on at the Graham Library all day on Saturday! Will it be games? Will it be crafts? Will it be building? Drop by and find out!

All Bethel Community Day

The 11th annual All Bethel Community Day (ABC Day) at Graham-Kapowsin High School will draw thousands of community members out for a FREE day of fun, festivities and food! Rain or shine, October 5 is going to be a fantastic day! The fun starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m

Tacoma

Arts Month Event: Family-Friendly Shorts at the (Tacoma Film Festival) 10:30 AM | $8 general, $5.50 member of The Grand Cinema

Movie lovers of all ages will delight in these animated, documentary, and narrative short films.

October 5th ProctoberFest at the Proctor Farmers Market

9 AM – 2 PM | Free, but you must provide their own pumpkin (purchased from one of the vendors)

Candlelight Tour at Fort Nisqually Advance ticket purchase required. PURCHASE TICKETS

Admission:

Ages 3 and under: Free
Youth (4-17): $10.50
Adult (18+): $15.50

For more information call (253) 404-3970. Note from SFM: Only one time has availability as of this writing.

Fall Harvest 5K at Wright Park

Ranger lead nature walk at Point Defiance

Free Event! Explore the plants and animals living in Point Defiance Park’s unique old-growth forest. Walk includes some steep grades and uneven terrain. Not recommended for strollers, wheelchairs or children under 3. 1PM

4-H information fair in Tacoma this weekend 10am-12 Find out about 4-H!

It’s Greek Festival time October 4th-6th

Greek food, church tours, dancing. I would consider this *mostly* about eating. One of our sons went with us as a 12 year old and had fun. Do be aware that it gets very busy!

Family story time at Moore 10:30

Play, Grow, and Discover at Wheelock 10:30

Baby time at Moore Library

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. 11:30

L’Arche Harvest Festival

S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays – Leap into Science for Families: Wind

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. 2:30-3:30 at Mottet

Nature at Night at the Tacoma Nature Center 

Discover who goes bump in the night at the Tacoma Nature Center. Walk the trails after dark and learn about the nocturnal residents in the park. Warm up afterward with hot cocoa and cookies.

For ages 7 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Interactive Children’s Shows at the Science Dome It’s the area’s only indoor planetarium! Today’s show is Pluto: The Forgotten Planet

Friends of the University Place Library Book Sale

Pacific Science Center – Blood and Guts Exhibits at the Lakewood Library 2:00pm – 3:30pm Explore the systems and organs that keep us alive and kicking⁠—from our skeletons down to nerves and neurons.

Lacey/Olympia

Children’s Day at Huntamer Park in Lacey

A great day of FREE family fun! Games, activities, arts & crafts, food, entertainment, and more! Event is held rain or shine. The 2019 Themeis Dinosaurs!11am-2

Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library book sale

Friends of the Yelm Library book sale

Family story time at the Olympia Library

Block Play
at the Dupont Library 11am-12:30

Fall Arts Walk Olympia

The best way to find the kid friendly activities and venues is by clicking on one of the map links and then hovering/clicking on the icons to see what the location is offering. PS If anyone knows a better shortcut, let me know!

Kayo Kids Day at Rutledge Corn Maze Admission deals and freebies

Bremen Town Musicians at OFT Short, “Let’s Play,” show suitable for the youngest theater goers!

The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers at Olympia Family Theater Various shows and times through October 20th More here

Family story time at the Olympia Timberland Library

Artwork at the LOTT Center

Gig Harbor

Scarecrow Festival from PenMet Parks

The Scarecrow Festival features a community Scarecrow Competition with entries created by local business, community groups, and families. Make sure you download your entry form on at the right side of your screen! This festival is an autumn celebration with live entertainment and music, farm animals, hayrides, camel & pony rides, carnival games, food, and fair treat vendors.

Admission to the festival is FREE; some activities include a small fee and suggested $2/child donation. 10am-4pm

Key Peninsula Farm Tour

Spookley the Square Pumpkin – with Tacoma Musical Playhouseat the Gig Harbor Library 10:30 Enjoy a sneak peek from Tacoma Musical Playhouse. You need to register for this one. 24 spots as of this writing

Pier Into the Night With Harbor WildWatch

Sunday

South King County

Wild Waves Fright Fest-Wild Waves is now doing a daytime, “Family friendly,” event in addition to their scary evenings that are not for kids.

From their page: ALL-NEW Family by Day activities for little goblins begin at 12 noon thru 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.  But BEWARE, as the park transitions to FRIGHT BY NIGHT from 6 PM to 7 PM when the monsters come out to find their prey, Friday thru Sunday evenings.

Briscot Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Kent. Found on fb New to us, but draft horses and animals are advertised. Our full patch list is on the way! 

Pierce County/Tacoma

Oktoberfest at the Puyallup Fairgrounds

Family day is Sunday. Kids 12 and under are free all weekend, but note that the event is 21 and over after 6PM Friday and Saturday. More info. on family day here.

Steilacoom Apple Squeeze

Steilacoom Historical Museum Association hosts their annual Apple Squeeze on Sunday, October 6th. Make fresh squeezed cider and purchase apple treats.  Last year’s event included apple trees for sale and an apple expert on hand to answer questions, along with children’s activities, pony rides, and more. If you’re new to the area, this is a lovely town, with an old-fashioned charm. 10am-4pm

Key Peninsula Farm Tour

Ranger lead nature walks at Point Defiance 1PM

Free Event! Explore the plants and animals living in Point Defiance Park’s unique old-growth forest. Walk includes some steep grades and uneven terrain. Not recommended for strollers, wheelchairs or children under 3.

Family Fun Yoga at the Wheelock Library 1:30

Family Fun Yoga is for families with children. Yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness  Geared toward ages 3-7 but any ages are welcome.

It’s Greek Festival time October 4th-6th

Greek food, church tours, dancing. I would consider this *mostly* about eating. One of our sons went with us as a 12 year old and had fun. Do be aware that it gets very busy!

Olympia/Lacey area

Bremen Town Musicians at OFT Short, “Let’s Play,” show suitable for the youngest theater goers!

The Delicious Revenge of Princess Rubyslippers at Olympia Family Theater Various shows and times through October 20th More here

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