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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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!