Need something fun to do with the kids this weekend? It’s another weekend full of fun! Here are our weekend pics for your family!
Please do use the provided links to confirm event details. Mistakes can happen in listings of this size this time of year, and we always want you to have just as much fun as possible!
Ongoing Holiday Events
(Events specific to this Saturday and Sunday continue below this section)
These events are ongoing during the holiday season; check links for specific days and hours.
Fantasy Lights at Lake Spanaway
The area’s only drive thru lights show! Don’t miss it! Runs through New Year’s Day!
Zoolights at Point Defiance ZooRuns through January 5th
Ice Skate at Point RustonTacoma’s temporary outdoor rink is back! Runs through January 5th
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLTLast show Saturday the 28th
OlyLightstravaganza Through January 3rd
Saturday
South King County
Festival of Trees at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn
November 20 – January 5
Your new holiday tradition! Catch the spirit of the season with a festive display of trees at the Museum. Each tree is decorated by regional ethnic heritage groups with ornaments and décor that represent their cultural traditions. You will see trees as diverse as our community with traditions from China, Poland, Norway, Italy, Iran, the Marshall Islands and beyond!
Greater Pierce County
Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek
Breathe in the crisp mountain air and watch in delight as our animals play with holiday-themed treats and enrichments. Here’s the schedule:
Sat. Dec. 28
11:30am Badgers
1pm Grizzly bears
2:30pm Cougar
Sun. Dec. 29
11:30am Snowy owls
1:30pm Raccoons
2:30pm Gray wolves
Jurassic Quest is at the fairgrounds in Puyallup
Tacoma
The Model Train Festival is back at the history museum
Family story time at Wheelock10:30
Family story time at Moore 10:30
followed by Baby Time at 11:30
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. 2:30
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLT (Last show today)
Children’s program at the Science Dome “Our sun is a star.” Great, low cost option for kids. Educational and indoors!
Olympia/Dupont/Lacey
I believe these are open to the public, but I haven’t gone, so if you try it bring your spirit of adventure! I’d appreciate a report, too!
OlyLightstravaganza continues-check their fb page for possible rain related closures
Learn about New Year’s Eve around the world at the LOTT WET Science Center
Sunday
South King County
Festival of Trees at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn
November 20 – January 5
Your new holiday tradition! Catch the spirit of the season with a festive display of trees at the Museum. Each tree is decorated by regional ethnic heritage groups with ornaments and décor that represent their cultural traditions. You will see trees as diverse as our community with traditions from China, Poland, Norway, Italy, Iran, the Marshall Islands and beyond!
Tacoma/Puyallup/Gig Harbor/Greater Pierce County
Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek
Breathe in the crisp mountain air and watch in delight as our animals play with holiday-themed treats and enrichments. Here’s the schedule:
Sat. Dec. 28
11:30am Badgers
1pm Grizzly bears
2:30pm Cougar
Sun. Dec. 29
11:30am Snowy owls
1:30pm Raccoons
2:30pm Gray wolves
Jurassic Quest is at the fairgrounds in Puyallup
The Model Train Festival is back at the history museum
Olympia
OlyLightstravaganza continues-check their fb page for possible rain related closures