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Indoor Play And Fun At Odyssey 1

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Hey, Tacoma, Do you need a fun place to take the kids for indoor play on a rainy day? We’re thrilled to have one of our family’s favorite places joining our sponsorship team this month.

Odyssey 1 is one of our family’s favorite rainy day destinations because it has safe, indoor fun for all ages! It’s a great place to take the kids on a dreary day and a perfect place for parties, too!

If you have younger kids, you’ll love the jungle gym and soft play areas. Your kiddos can play all afternoon in here (easy nap time guaranteed)! I was a regular here when my boys were smaller, and I loved that it is a dedicated space with its own entrance.

Tip: Go on a weekday mid morning with a friend. It’s usually quiet, and you can do a little catching up while the kids play.

Now that my boys are a little older they’re big fans of the laser tag arena and the arcade, which has modern and old-school games that the whole family will love (Skee Ball, anyone)? This is one of my kids’ favorite destinations with their pals when they have those odd days off school or half days, and I know we’ll hit it at least once this coming break.

Odyssey 1 also does great birthdays. You get your own room and can choose from a variety of packages that make your life easy. We LOVE a party where we can just show up and have fun!

Odyssey 1 is located at 2310 W. Mildred Street Suite #110 in Tacoma,making it a great destination for those of you in Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place, and Lakewood, and just a quick trip for those of you elsewhere. Oh, and their prices are very reasonable, so you can take your whole crew!

Odyssey 1 is open 7 days a week! You can check out their hours here to plan your next playdate. They also offer online booking for your parties, and they’d be glad to talk to you about hosting your daycare or school group! You can also like them on Facebook for regular updates and special offers!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. The opinions are my own. As always, we’re grateful when you mention the site to the businesses you visit! PS Keep an eye on our Facebook page for an exciting giveaway from Odyssey 1 coming soon!

Seattle Children’s South Clinic Open House and Health Fair

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Seattle Children's Federal Way

Did you know that Seattle Children’s has opened a clinic in Federal Way? It’s in the same shopping center as Costco and Hobby Lobby! If your child has ever needed to see a pediatric specialist, Children’s is top notch when it comes to medical care. The Federal Way clinic will have providers at the clinic that cover 15 specialties. These are the same providers that work at Seattle Children’s. Not only do they know all the tips and tricks for working with kiddos, the entire space is designed with children in mind.

I am so excited that Children’s has opened a clinic in Federal Way that includes an Urgent Care facility, for which you do not need an appointment or a referral. The hours are:

  • Monday through Friday:
    5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Weekends and Holidays (listed below):
    11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    • New Year’s Day
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    • Presidents’ Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas

Hopefully you won’t be in need of their services and can just head out to the clinic on Saturday for the Open House, Health Fair and live entertainment!

Seattle Children’s South Clinic in Federal Way 
34920 Enchanted Pkwy. S
Federal Way, WA 98003
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2015
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location:

The event includes free, hands-on activities for families, especially designed for children ages 3-8, including:

  • Bring a doll or a teddy bear for a “check-up” at the Teddy Bear Clinic.
  • Get the kids (1 to 18 years old) fitted for a free bike helmet (while supplies last; wearers must be present)
  • Learn about water safety and healthy eating
  • Try out an obstacle course in the sports gym.
  • Live music by kids musician Johnny Bregar
  • Zumba dance fitness instruction

For more info, head to the Seattle Children’s site.

ZOOmers, The Animals You Can Ride At The Mall!

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Update 3/2017: Customer service at the mall says Zoomers closed down. Sad face.

Update from SFM-Reader Jennifer left a comment that as of 5/22, these fun, ride-on animals are back at the South Hill Mall in Puyallup. They were definitely gone for a while, and their fb page hasn’t been updated since 2014, so I don’t know if they’ve returned to other locations, or if this is a different group, or…….We’ll try to find out more for  you. If you get there before we do, and you have a chance to get some scoop, let us know! 5/25/2016

We give one of Henry’s pals a ride to school twice a week.  A lot of the time they get into these hilarious, “Top this,” style conversations. So, when she started telling us about how she had been Riding a Stuffed Animal around the mall, I sort of thought maybe she was making it up.

Naturally, Henry was All About riding an animal around the mall, so even though I was a teensy bit skeptical, Saturday we headed off to check it out. And then, this happened….

Plush Ride On Animals at the South Hill Mall

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Meet Xtreme Bounce of Fun!

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Update-This spot is permanently closed. We suggest visiting our friends at WiggleWorks at the South Hill Mall in Puyallup instead! 

Have you been to South King County’s newest indoor playground?

Indoor Playground Auburn supermall-outlet collection

Xtreme Bounce of Fun is an indoor play area at the Outlet Collection in Auburn, and it’s a great place for both imaginative and active play, especially on days when the weather is cold and grey. I’ve already heard from several of you who have had a great time here, and the staff is busy adding even more fun in response to your feedback.

I think your little ones will love to swing on the candy striped rotating ball tree, climb on the rolling Earth, jump on the inflatable bouncer, and even bounce on the waterbed trampoline.

Extreme Bounce of Fun

Plus, when you take your kids to burn off steam, you’ll be supporting a local, veteran owned business.  Monteze Thomas Sr., served in Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and he and his wife have their own busy three year old (I’ve found that the best kid friendly businesses are always run by moms and dads)!

You should know that the team is dedicated to keeping it fun And safe, so the whole place is strictly for kiddos 48″ and under. They’re also serious about keeping it, “Sparkling clean.” Love that!

The Xtreme Bounce of Fun team also wanted to offer a special just for you! Just mention this post, and you can get 20% off your pop in play visit, or 17% off your birthday party booking.*

If you’re interested in the party, don’t wait long. This place is pretty much preschool perfect, and there just aren’t a lot of great spots for indoor parties for littles in this area (trust me-I know all of them)!

You’ll find Xxtreme Bounce of Fun inside the Outlet Collection (formally the Supermall) between Johnny Rockets and the carousel. They follow mall hours.

To book your party or get more information about their date nights or pop in play, you can like them on Facebook, or check out their website,or  give them a call at 253-333-2321, or just ask for details when you go in to play! Don’t forget to tell them you saw them on Sounds Fun Mom.

*New bookings only, please. Not to be combined with other offers.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with a combination of my opinion and provided text. I LOVE it when you thank the businesses that support this site!

 

A Trip to Family Fun Center

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Disclosure: Links in this post are my affiliates.

Ooh, Ooh, Bullwinkle’s Family Fun Center is on Groupon today! I’ve got all the scoop on a Bullwinkle’s outing in this post. If you’d like to try it for half off yourself,  check out the deal here. If you’re a rookie, read on for my review and best tips!

My family used vouchers from a previous deal over Spring Break, and we had a great time. While it still wasn’t the most frugal of outings, it definitely made it more affordable. Here are some pics and tips from our outing!

Kidopolis

If you’ve never been here before,  it’s a little overwhelming at first. It’s multiple levels, and it’s noisy and bright-not an outing for a child with sensory issues.

The pricing is sort of like what you they do at the fair-you buy a card with a certain number of points, and it gets scanned at various attractions, each of which takes some number of points.

The best deal in the place, if you have little ones, is the climbing structure they call Kidopolis. It’s big, with some really cool obstacles, and the kids get in and out privileges. Plus, there is only one entry, and it’s gated and staffed (How awesome is that??)  If you have little ones who could stick just to this area, it’s not a bad deal at all (around 5.50, or even less if you did this deal). While I wouldn’t drive to Southcenter just for the Kidopolis, if you’re near by, or headed to the mall, it would be an affordable, preschool playdate.

 

Family Fun Center

 

If you’ve got bigger kids, they’re going to want to do some of the other attractions. Some of them are better deals than others. The laser tag, for example, was very short and cost a lot of points. I’d try to talk your kiddos into skipping that one. The slingshot thing is pretty darn cool, and the kids get a decent amount of time on it. I’d probably also skip the mini-golf (let’s face it-there are a lot of places to mini golf)! My oldest and his dad did the go-karts, and we all spent some time in the arcade. This deal gets you a 110 point card for 13.00, or half-off. That would be enough to do 4-5 attractions, depending on which you picked. You might want to get two (it says you can buy one for yourself and multiples as gifts, with a max of two per household).  You should probably plan on spending a little more in the arcade as well. One final tip-some attractions do have height restrictions. If you have kiddos on the smaller end, I’d check the website first, so they aren’t disappointed when you get there.

We went on an evening, and it didn’t seem crowded at all, though it may well be different in the summer months. The staff were almost all teenagers, but they were friendly, and it was very clean. There was an off-duty police officer near the door, which made me wonder if there is sometimes a livelier, teenage crowd, but I didn’t see any evidence of that on our visit.  I know lots of you are regulars at this spot, so feel free to weigh in with tips I missed.

Check the website for current info. And keep up with happenings by liking the Family Fun Center’s Facebook page!

 

Drop and Shop! South Sound Mall Play Areas

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On a rainy day, the soft play area at your neighborhood mall can look like an oasis. Just leave your credit cards at home if you want to keep this outing frugal!

Here’s a round up of area retail stores with play spaces.

Tacoma Mall-A “Kidgit,” themed play area near the food court

South Hill Mall-Noah’s ark themed soft play area near Old Country Buffet

Super Mall Auburn-Northwest themed soft play area  There is also a merry-go-round by the food court. My friend Brenda and I used to come here a lot. We’d let the kids play until  Henry tried to bite someone. Then we’d do the merry go round and end with a pretzel (after a little hand sanitizer). While the play area is often Swamped, the mall itself is never crowded and easier to navigate than the biggies. *There is a bunch of construction going on here-not sure of the status of the merry go round right now.

Federal Way Mall-I’ve actually never been to the play area here, but my old neighbor Joel used to take his beautiful daughter here from time to time, so I asked him for the scoop. Here’s what he had to say

It is a great distraction for a spouse to take their 2-5 year old while their significant other shops at Target or the mall. It is right outside the Target and is a large padded “train or tugboat” I can’t remember exactly… The only thing to look out for is the “older” kids jumping off of the structure and potentially landing on your little one. The “maintenance” guy enforces that the children wear socks and don’t bring or eat food in the play area. It is also nice because there are mirrors allowing you to see your kid on the other side of the play structure.    Thanks, Joel!

Southcenter-Recently remodeled play area. Wins kudos from me for being next to the new, family lounge areas. A boon for any parents looking for a place to feed babies…’um…organically.

Ikea-Ball pit for kids to play in while parents shop. Children must be potty trained (thank heaven)!

Fred Meyer-Supervised kids’ play area for use while parents shop. Yes, you must remain in the store, and no, this is not your date night solution. On the other hand, if your shopping list consists of a People magazine and a pumpkin latte, I won’t tell!

Cabelas-No play area but lots to look at. Your kids can feed the fish and stare at all kinds of huge, dead animals. There is also an old-fashioned shooting gallery.

Olympia-Westfield Capital Mall has an animal themed play area near JCPenney Reader Crystina says this mall has a lot to offer for the family. You can read her tips here.

While policies vary, I personally think the soft play areas are best for kids 5 and under. It’s very hard for bigger and larger kids not to knock over the smaller ones, and you really don’t want to be the mom of that kid. Please also watch your kids while they play. When I went to research this post the first thing I found was a bunch of articles from people ranting about pint size bullies roaming wild.

Know a good one I missed? Let me know!

Rain, Rain, It’s Here to Stay: Indoor Playgrounds

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BallpitfadetextUPDATED: March 2017

Welcome to the South Sound Indoor Playground Guide! We have listed every indoor playground and indoor play space for kids in South King County, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Olympia, and Thurston County.

The indoor play guide is proudly presented by our friends at WiggleWorks! Visit them today!

The indoor play guide is proudly presented by our friends at WiggleWorks! Visit them today!

If you need a fun and dry place where the kids can burn some energy in Puyallup, Auburn, or just about anywhere….we’ve got you covered! All of these spots also offer parties and special events.

While we do try hard to keep this guide updated, it’s never a bad idea to confirm hours and pricing before you head out.As you can imagine in a list this size, changes are a lot to keep up with (if you know of an addition or correction, do let us know)! 

And, finally…if your kids just want to Bounce…we have a whole additional guide to area bounce houses with open play here! Play on!

 

South King County

The Jungle Gym , Burien

Open Gym sessions  at varying times, plus monthly date nights, camps, and parties.  From their site:

OPEN GYM

Explore, play, practice, or just have tons of fun!  Bounce down trampoline, swing like monkey on the bars, challenge your balance on the beams, climb the rock wall, ropes, and cargo net, then zip across the gym on the zip line! Open Gyms are supervised by our staff to safely maximize the fun! The Jungle Gym is appropriate for 6 months to 12 years. Children 3 years and under must be supervised by an adult.

Up to 2 hours of play during the weekday open gym times.
Tuesday  11:00-1:00 and 3:00-5:00
Wednesday  11:00-1:00 and 3:00-5:00
Thursday  11:00-1:00 and 3:00-5:00
Saturday   12:00-1:00 and Sunday 12:00-1:00

PRICES

Non-Members:  1 Hour $10 per child or up to 2 hours of play for $16

Members:  1 Hour $6 or up to 2 hours of play for $12

Need to run an errand? Additional drop off fee:  $4 for members and non-members, for up to 2 hours. Child must be 3 years old for the drop off service.  Children under 3 are always welcome with a parent or guardian.

MEMBERSHIPS

Become an annual member and receive discounts for some services including open gym and kids night out.

An Annual Membership is $25 for one child plus $10 for each additional sibling.

Kids Night Out Schedule

It’s every 2nd and last Friday of the month from 6:00-9:00 and costs $25 per child for members and $30 for non-members.  If you are interested in becoming a member, annual memberships are $25 for the first child and $10 for each additional child. Children ages 3-12 years (potty trained) are welcome and both members and non-members are invited. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call us 206-248-3547 or reserve online with the following link

Beginning September 6th, we will be offering up to 2 hours of play during the weekday open gym times.
Tuesday  11:00-1:00 and 3:00-5:00
Wednesday  11:00-1:00 and 3:00-5:00
Thursday  11:00-1:00 and 3:00-5:00
Saturday   12:00-1:00 and Sunday 12:00-1:00

Non-Members:  1 Hour $10 per child or up to 2 hours of play for $16

Members:  1 Hour $6 or up to 2 hours of play for $12

Drop off fee:  $4 for members and non-members, for up to 2 hours.

Fred Meyer, Multiple Locations

Supervised kids’ play area for use while parents shop. Yes, you must remain in the store, and no, this is not your date night solution. On the other hand, if your shopping list consists of a People magazine and a pumpkin spice latte, I won’t tell! 

Family Fun Center, Tukwila

Open daily (opening/closing times depend on day), except for special closures for private parties. FFC has a variety of indoor play areas. For smaller children (under 58” tall) Kidopolis is a fun play area where youngsters can climb, crawl and explore; admission is $6.00, socks required. Value packages are also available if you want to use multiple attractions. Check out the FFC Specials page or your Entertainment Guide for coupons. FFC is also frequently featured on Groupon.

Southcenter Mall Play Area, Tukwila

Recently remodeled play area with a rainforest theme. Located near the JcPenney’s mall entrance and conveniently situated near lots of kid friendly stores and the awesome family lounge area. The Food Court also boast family friendly eating areas.  Open during mall hours. 

Discovery Playtown Maple Valley

Themed play areas and fun. 10.00 first child/sibling discounts   Monday-Friday 10AM-7PM  (Last admission at 6); Saturday and Sunday 10AM-1PM. We have a detailed review of this new, fun spot here.

Smaland at Ikea, Renton

Shop while your potty trained kids play in the ball pit! Smaland accepts children up to 15 minutes prior to Smaland closing. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00AM-7:45PM, Sunday, 10:00AM-6:45PM.

Kent Commons Indoor Park, Kent

Indoor Park is a traditional outdoor playground brought inside the Kent Commons Gym! Kids from 10 months to-four-and-a-half years old can play with toys, balls, and other playground equipment in a safe and dry environment. $2/visit, plus $1 for each additional child on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:30AM-11:00 AM. A 10-visit pass is $15. Parent supervision required (max 3 children per adult).

The Metropolitan Gym, Kent

Open Gyms are offered Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2-4pm or Saturday from 12-2pm. We often offer additional Open Gym times in the summer or during school holidays, please check our website or look for signs in our gym to look for additional times.

  • Member Pricing:  $9/hr or $11 for 2 hours
  • Non-member Pricing:  $11/hr or $13 for 2 hours

Trampoline Nation, Federal Way

All ages fun on trampolines!  Regular Hours

Mo-Tu: 4pm to 9pm
We-Th 3/8 & 3/9: 2pm to 9pm
Fr 3/10: 12pm to 11pm
Sa: 10:30am to 11pm
Su: 10:30am to 9pm
Jump time by the hour. No new jumpers after start of last hour.

Jumping
Mon – Fri: $11/hour (+tax), additional hours $7 (+tax).
Sat – Sun: $11/hour (+tax), additional hours $11 (+tax).
No jumpers under 3 years of age.

Be sure to also check their site or fb page for special events and parties.

FWCC Come Play With Me, Federal Way

The Federal Way Community Center has an indoor play gym.. Drop in and let your little ones jump in the inflatable bounce house and play with fun toys, while you enjoy free coffee, compliments of Poverty Bay. Parent participation is required.

Come Play with Me 

Come check out the Community Center’s indoor play gym. Drop in and let your little ones jump in our inflatable bounce house and play with our fun toys.

Drop in fee is $3 per child.
Punchcards $30 for 10 punches, 11th FREE.

Hours: Monday and Friday at 9:30-11:30am
(September – June), Friday’s only for Summer Break

The Commons Play Area, Federal Way

A FREE, brand new play space located just outside Macy’s. Open during mall hours, Monday-Saturday, 10:00 AM-9:00PM, and Sunday, 11:00AM-6:00PM.

Auburn Gymnastics Center, Auburn

Tot Open Gym:
Tot Open Gym is for preschool aged children (6 and under) and their parents. Parents are allowed out into the gym of our 17,000 square foot facility to play with their kids on all of our gymnastics equipment. This is a great indoor activity for you to do with your tots in the Winter. Come to Open Gym to let out some of that extra energy!
Tot Open Gym is avaialble at the following locations at a cost of $5.00 per child.

 Auburn: Monday and Wednesday from 11:30am – 12:30pm.

Sumner: Tuesday and Friday from 11:30am – 12:30pm.

Open Gym:

Regular Open Gym is for school age children and older!

Open Gym is available at both the Auburn and Sumner locations every Friday from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. The cost is $15.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members.

Les Gove Park Indoor Park, Auburn 

  Toddler Indoor Playground (ages 5 and under) – Bring your child for socialization and fun! We provide balls, games, mats, riding toys, climbing toys and more in the Les Gove Gymnasium (located at 910 9th Street SE).

  • Winter Hours 2017 (January 4 through February 27)
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-11:00 AM

Cost is $2 per child per session. 10-punch pass also available. No more than three children per adult. No registration required. Parent or caregiver must provide supervision of children at all times. Closed: January 16 & February 20, 2017.

Call ahead for holiday closures, periodic kids’ night out events, and other family fun!  Note from SFM-Drop off option now available if you need to get some errands done. Woot! 

NEW! Drop-In Child Care – Drop-in child care is available for children ages 2 (who are potty trained)-7 years old. Cost is $4/visit or $3/visit with a punch card if parent is enrolled in fitness classes.

Kidz Playtime – Cost is $10 for two hours of care if parent leaves the building.

  • Hours are:
    • Monday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 4:15 PM – 6:45 PM
    • Tuesday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Outlet Collection Play Area, Auburn

A northwest themed soft play area near the Sam’s Club entrance to the mall. There is also a carousel near the Food Court. While the play area is often swamped, the mall itself is never crowded and easier to navigate than the large malls. Open during mall hours. 

Peak Gymastics, Enumclaw

INDOOR PARK         ($4 per child)                      Wednesday and Fridays         12:00 – 2:00 pm
PARENTS NIGHT OUT    ( $10 per child)       Fridays                                                7:30 – 10:30pm
KIDS NIGHT OUT     ( $10 per child)                Saturdays                                          7:00 – 10:00pm

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!

Pierce County

WiggleWorks, Puyallup

WiggleWorks Puyallup

Award winning soft play and moving equipment for young children is featured at this indoor playground at the South Hill Mall. Open 10:00AM-9:00PM, Monday-Saturday; 11:00Am-6:00PM, Sunday. Admission on weekdays  is 7.00 per/child, and you can come and go! There are lots of deals available for WiggleWorks-save big with a monthly unlimited play pass, and be on the lookout for super party deals. More details at their site or on their Facebook page. We’re proudly sponsored by WiggleWorks-the cleanest, safest, funnest spot around for preschoolers and littles. We promise you’ll love it!

Indoor Playground, Sumner link opens pdf for fall 2016 schedule

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30AM-11:30AM, $3/child, everything set up with kids ages 1-5 in mind! There is music and lots of toys for a fun and safe play session. Parent supervision required; maximum 3 children per caregiver. Space limited to first 35 children. Located at the Robert Miller Gymnasium.

Fife Community Center

No daytime playtimes listed, but they do have Parents Night Out.

Kids Night Out (ages 5-12)
Parents, need a night out?! Drop the kids off with us to have a good time with friends! We will be doing crafts, playing games, creating a delicious snack, and more! Join us for an activity filled evening that will be one to surely remember!
Registration deadlines: 4/10
Dates: 4/14
Times: 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $15/childKids Night Out (ages 5-12)

Indoor Play Park, Puyallup

808 Valley Avenue NW
Puyallup, WA 98371

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11:30PM.  Drop-in, child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. $2/child, $1/additional child.  Punch cards available. For children 5 and younger.

South Hill Mall Play Area, Puyallup

Noah’s ark themed soft play area near Old Country Buffet 

Tacoma Mall Play Area, Tacoma

A “Kidgit” themed play area near the food court, open during mall hours. 

Odyssey One, Tacoma

Odyssey One has a large jungle gym soft play park for kids 10 years and younger, laser tag and an arcade!

Our Jungle Gym Play Park Pricing

  • $6.95 for kids ages 2 and over Monday -Friday
  • $7.95 for kids ages 2 and over Saturdays & Sundays
  • $1.95 for little kids under age 2
  • FREE for kids under age 2 with a $6.95 or $7.95 paid admission
  • FREE for the supervising adults

Try to go early before the crowds and be sure to check your Entertainment Book for coupons. There are also frequent coupons in the Val Pak mailers.

Edgeworks Climbing, Tacoma

How about an indoor climbing facility? This is a great option for kiddos over age 6, but the facility offers climbing to anyone who wants to try it out!  Day passes are $14 for students, gear is extra. They offer classes, group events, and parties.

Climb Tacoma, Tacoma

$10 for a student day pass. They also host birthday parties, classes and group events. As with Edgeworks, this is a real-deal, climbing gym-not a drop in place for climbing toddlers.

Note-Frog n Kiwi is permanently closed.

 

Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Downtown Tacoma

A recently updated and renovated museum that includes a variety of play areas for children of various ages, including an art space, water play, and lots of imaginative play. Admission is pay-as-you-will. Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10:00AM-4:00PM, closed Tuesdays, Members only on Mondays, 10:00AM-4:00PM. Check out their site for awesome kids’ programs and Parents’ Night Out.

STAR Center Treetops Playground and Sprayground, Tacoma

Indoor Playground Tacoma

An urban adventure play era with three different sections designed to engage children ages 6 months to 12 years old.  More than just “play equipment”, this is a creative experience that’s fun for the entire family!

Family & Group Play Playground
Indoor, Outdoor & Lil Leafs Toddler Area
Parent Required in playgrounds.

  • Mon-Thur 1-4 pm
  • Friday 1-6 pm
  • Sat/Sun 12-6 pm

 

Treetops Playgrounds are open daily, Monday-Thursday, 1:00pm-4:00pm; Friday, 1:00pm-6:00pm, and Saturday/Sunday, 12:00pm-6:00pm.  Do note that parents must supervise children at the playground and children must be 44″ tall to play on the Urban Adventure Course. To beat the crowds, avoid the Childwatch Hours which is a supervised childcare time for members’ kids using the facility.  SFM readers recommend a STAR center adult membership, which includes many perks for $26/month. Fees are based on a sliding scale and there is also a military discount.  Drop in day passes are $7/child or $15/month.

 

Tiny Tots Indoor Playground, Lakewood

Kids will delight in the opportunity to run, jump, climb and explore in this safe environment, while creating fun with oodles of toys and space. Parents supervision required, maximum of three children per adult. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30AM-11:00Am, $2/child. Closed June 15-October 3, 2017.

 

Discovery Village, Gig Harbor

Five play areas for children of all ages, including an indoor playground, Moon Sand Beach, The Village (imaginative play space for dramatic play), and Drawing Table. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00AM-3:00PM, admission $8.50/12 months-12 years, $6.00/siblings, FREE for adults.

Kitsap County

Imagination Station, Port Orchard

Indoor playground and children’s classes. Open Tuesdays and Thru, 12:00PM-3:00PM, admission is $7/child, $5/siblings; first responders and teachers $6/child, $4/siblings. Military/law enforcement/teachers get $1 off! Parent supervision required. Date nights, preschool, and other programs available; detailed information on their site.

Ahoy Kitsap Playland- Bremerton

14 different fun activities for kids, including bounce house, play kitchen area,  21 foot tall slide,  sports zone, play cars. Admission is good for the entire day! FREE/12 months and under and adults, $4/12-24 months, $8/24 months and up, $6/siblings, $1 off for active duty military. Open, Mondays, Tuesday, Fridays, 9:30AM-5:00PM, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30AM-7:00PM.

Thurston County

Charlie’s Safari, Lacey

Update March of 2017: location still not open.

Charlie’s has closed their Lacey location. They are currently working on construction at a new Hawks-Prairie location, anticipating a fall opening. You can check their Facebook page for updates.

22,000 square feet of indoor safari themed play, including a 2 story laser tag arena, huge arcade, play equipment and inflatables! Pride Rock Bounces for ages 5+, 3,000 square foot fully encased play structure, Big Game Hunt Lazer Tag (must be 4′ to play), Big Five Tykes Village (ages 1-4), and an arcade! Costs vary for each area from $6.95-$21.95. Check our their Pricing page for details. Open Mondays-Thursdays, 11:00AM-8:00Pm, Fridays, 11:00AM-9:00Pm, Sundays, 11:00AM-8:00PM. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for specials!

Black Hills Gymnastics, Lacey

Open gym for ages 6-17 Saturdays from 7-10PM 15.00 They also offer date night events as well as classes and parties.

                                                 

Cabela’s, Lacey

There’s no play area here, but there is lots to look at in the 185,000 square foot showroom. Your kids can feed the fish and stare at all the museum quality animal displays, huge aquariums, and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats. There is also an old-fashioned shooting gallery. Open Monday-Saturday, 8:00AM-9:00PM, Sunday, 9:00AM-7:00PM. 

Hands on Children’s Museum, Olympia

While not specifically a playground, this excellent museum offers multiple exhibit galleries for play and exploration. There is an arts studio, building area, forest, farmer’s market, water play area, and climbing structure. Geared toward children ages birth to 10. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sundays & Mondays, 11:00AM-5:00PM. Outdoor Discovery Center closes at dusk. Admission (ages 1+) $10.95, Seniors (62+) $8.95, Military with ID, $8.95. The first Friday of each month, admission is FREE from 5-9PM. Deals to the museum are featured on Groupon and Living Social, so keep your eyes peeled! Check out their awesome website for plenty of information for first time visitors.

Westfield Capital Mall, Olympia

An animal themed play area near JCPenney is open during mall hours.  Reader Crystina says this mall has a lot to offer for the family, “A foam play area for tots, a family restroom with 4 or 5 changing stations, a kiddie potty next to the adults, foam toys & a movie playing, and nursing stations with curtains, plus there is a Chuck E Cheese for your older kiddos!”

Alley Oop Gymnastics, Tumwater

Indoor Playground for children under 6: Friday mornings 10-11:30 AM
Saturday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM
$7 per child; children must have an adult; no more than 3 children per supervising adult
Open Gym for older children: Tuesdays 10-3PM for kids 11 and under  Saturday Evenings 6:30-8:30 for kids 5-11  13.00
 Alley Oop no longer accepts checks, but take cash, credit or debit card.

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For more options, check the Bounce House List for a complete list of bounce houses/inflatable indoor play places in the South Sound. I also have a list of malls with soft play areas.  You’ll find both of those in the menu bar under, “Rainy Day Play!”

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Jump for Joy: It’s the Bouncy House List!

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UPDATED: 3/2017

This is my complete list of South Sound Area Bouncy Houses. Be sure to also check out our Indoor PlayGround Guide!

Note that all these facilities require a signed waiver and socks must be worn at all times. They also all offer birthday party packages, but please-don’t try to sneak a party into open play! Times and fees vary, but generally, parents jump free. Most offer punch cards that will save you a bit if you go frequently. Some also offer sibling discounts.  Also, keep in mind that the atmosphere can vary from week to week. Some days, your little one will have the run of the place; others every playgroup in town will show up.  Be sure to read the listings for special deals, too!

:: Bounce at Diamond Square: Maple Valley-Black Diamond

Bounce it Up 360 in Black Diamond/Maple Valley is now called Bounce at Diamond Square  Same location!

Bounce360: Kent

Bounce it up 360-Kent still goes by the same name! Check their Facebook page for up-to-date info.

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Trampoline Nation, Federal Way

All ages fun on trampolines! Weekday open jump times begin at 4 PM, 10:30 AM on weekends. Check out their Hours page for more detailed info and special scheduling during school breaks. $11/first hour, $7/second hour. They also have a Monday special, and tween and teen nights.  Sounds Fun Mom is proudly sponsored by Trampoline Nation! Tell them you heard it here first!

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Super Jump Party Zone-Auburn

Multiple inflatables {parents welcome to bounce!}, foosball table, and a skeeball machine. This location does not have Open Play, and is only reservable for parties. Check out their Auburn or South Hill location for open play times.

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Super Jump Party Zone, South Hill

Open Play for $6.50/90 minutes with access to multiple inflatables, including a double lane slide, a pirate ship, train, and interactive toddler area.  Open Play, Monday-Saturday, 10AM-9PM, Sundays, 11AM-6PM, holidays open during mall hours.

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Bounce E House, Tacoma

Bounce E House has a shiny, new facility with a location convenient to folks in Lakewood, Summit, Puyallup or Tacoma and now under her management! Bounce E House has recently moved locations and can now be found at 11110 25th Ave E in Tacoma, just 5 blocks from HWY 512 and the Portland Avenue exit. They have also added additional options such as fun toddler toys, an infant/crawler play area, riding toys, air hockey, and an inflatable obstacle course! Outside food and drinks are welcome. There are summer discounts to be had, and playtimes 7 days a week!

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Pump it Up, Tacoma

Plenty of opportunities for Open Jump times at Pump it Up at the rate of $8/2 hour session! Plus, you can reserve your jump time on their site so your little ones never have to be disappointed that the room is full! There are two separate jump areas that kiddos rotate through during the jump session. Pump it Up also holds lots of special events, including Parents’ Nights Out and offers birthday party packages. Check out their awesome site for lots of info.

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Don’t forget your socks! Happy jumping!