PIERCE COUNTY FAMILY-FRIENDLY SUMMER FUN 2023

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Last updated 8/2/2023

Summer and the sunshine are around the corner, what’s your favorite summer activity/event?

Every summer I make a list of all the family friendly events I think my family would enjoy. Having a list down makes it easy to plan your calendar, or if you’re trying to come up with something fun to do, it’s a nice reference.

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PIERCE COUNTY FAMILY-FRIENDLY

SUMMER FUN

Below you’ll find each town/city and if there’s anything happening this summer. Events will be organized by dates and don’t forget to come back often to see if anything has changed(& visit their website for further info).

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UNIVERSITY PLACE

»June 3, 2023 Duck Daze – 10am-2pm

»June 10, 2023 Kidz Kraze – 10am-2pm at Chambers Bay Park – Explore Chambers Creek Regional Park and enjoy a variety of activities, food, information booths, and more! Kidz Kraze is an opportunity for kids and their families to learn more about the resources offered in their community! $10 parking/vehicle

»Thursdays starting July 6-August 31 Summer Concerts – Curran Apple Orchard – All concerts are FREE and take place on the following Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8pm. Bring the whole family, blankets and picnics.

»July 16, 2023 Teddy Bear Picnic – from 1-4PM, Curran Apple Orchard

»Wednesdays starting July 19-August 30 Music on the Square – The Village at Chambers Bay. Make plans to have “dinner out” on Market Square on specific Wednesday evenings this summer as Music on the Square takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a different band each week, accompanied by a different food truck vendor as well!

»July 22, 2023 Bark by the Bay – Chambers Bay, Central Meadows – 10am-4pm Chambers Creek Regional Park is excited to bring back Bark by The Bay, a summer fun canine festival! This one-day festival is full of dog activities and games, an art project, treat hunting, vendors, and food trucks.

»August 1, 2023 National Night Out – Register Your Group/Neighborhood by July 28

»August 5, 2023 Movie in the Park – The movie begins at dusk in Cirque Park, located at 7250 Cirque Drive West in University Place. Make plans to pack up the kids, a blanket or chairs and get ready for a memorable evening of free family fun courtesy of the City of University Place! Movie still being determined.

»August 5-6, 2023 Kite Festival – 10am-4pm. The entire family will be captivated by amazing kite demonstrations, family kite flying, inflatables, food trucks, vendors, and other fun activities! Each day 250 kites will be given away, compliments of the Pierce County Kitefliers Association!

»August 19-20, 2023 Family Campout – Chambers Creek Park *Registration required

»August 26, 2023 Ariel & Moana’s End of Summer Party – Summer’s coming to a close – but the fun is just starting! Join Moana and our NEW Live-Action Ariel for their End of Summer Party on Saturday, August 26th. Games, dancing, singing, face painting, and more- this party is truly the bubbles! Limited tickets available.

»August 27, 2023 Cider Squeeze – Curran Apple Orchard, free apples, first come first serve

 

STEILACOOM

»4th of July Celebration – Steilacoom celebrates 4th of July all day long, with a parade, vendors, and more. Don’t forget to set up at Sunnyside Beach to watch the fireworks.

»Wednesdays starting June 28-August 30 Concerts In The Park – at Pioneer Park, from 6:30-8:00, free and open to the public.

»Salmon Bake – TBD

 

FIRCREST

»June 17, 2023 Community Garage Sale – 9:00AM-4:00PM

»June 25, 2023 Strawberry Festival – 5:00PM-8:30PM

»July 2, 2023 Fircrest Picnic & Rod Run – 10:00AM-3:00PM

»July 21-21, 2023 Fircrest Fun Days – more details to come

»August 10 & August 24 Concert Picnic & Market – at Fircrest Park, more details coming soon.

 

TACOMA

»June 2-4, 2023 Tacoma Ocean Fest – Tacoma Ocean Fest returns to the Foss Waterway Seaport June 2-4, 2023 and beyond! Incredible art, music, dance, film, poetry, science and water fun bring our community together to celebrate the ocean, learn about its threats and get inspired to protect it.
Lantern Paddle for Species: 7-10pm June 2
Beach Clean-Up: 10am-12pm June 3
Festival: 10am-5pm June 4

»June 3-18, 2023 Tacoma Trails Challenge – We’re celebrating National Trails Day with a fun two-week exploration of Tacoma’s parks and trails. Participate at your own pace, earn badges and win prizes! Join the fun from June 3-18, 2023. Register today(free)!

»Low Tide Walk – Join Harbor WildWatch for a fun and educational public beach walk program on the stunning shorelines of the Salish Sea. Our knowledgeable and friendly biologists and volunteer naturalists will guide you through a hands-on exploration of the intertidal zone, where you will discover the incredible diversity of marine life that calls our local waters home.
June 3(10:30AM)- Titlow Beach
July 1(9:00AM)- Owens Beach
July 7(2:00PM)- Owens Beach
July 20(12:30PM)- Jack Hyde Beach
July 4(11:30AM)- Titlow Beach
Aug 3(12:00PM)- Titlow Beach

»June 3-4, 2023 Pt. Defiance Flower & Garden Festival – Visitors to the event will enjoy a showcase of gardening in the Pacific Northwest with hands-on programming, garden tours, food trucks, shopping, lectures, live music, a beer and wine tasting garden and more.

»June 4 (10am-1pm), July, 5 (10:30am-1:30pm), August 1 (10am-1pm), 2023 Tiptoe Through the Tidepool – Titlow Beach, Bring your family to explore the beach, learn about tide pool life and have lots of fun during some of the lowest tides of the year. A naturalist will guide low-tide beach exploration. This event is free!

»June 6, 2023 Storytime for Little Spark Plugs – ACM welcomes toddlers and their caregivers for our brand new, in-person Storytime for Little Spark Plugs! Join us to meet new friends, enjoy interactive stories and action songs, and play in ACM’s hands-on Family Zone. 10:00-11:00am, register here.

»June 17 (10:30-12:30am), July 3 (10:15-12:15 pm), July 31 (9:30-11:30 am), August 30 (10:15-12:15 pm), 2023 Explore the Shore – Owens Beach, Join naturalists from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and stroll along the beach at low tide to learn about the animals there.

»June 19, 2023 Juneteeth Celebration – Stewart Heights Park, 11am-5pm. The Juneteenth festival at Stewart Heights Park will host over fifty vendors from trade associations, local businesses, nonprofits, and finance and will feature national recording artist Jay Holiday!

»June 23, 2023 Summer Jump Off Community BBQ – at Eastside Community Center from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Admissions is free to the public! There will be a DJ, ice cream, barbeque, a bouncy house and carnival games with prizes!

»June 26-Sept 1, 2023 Summer Late Nights – Monday-Friday, 5-10 pm at various locations. Starting June 26, Summer Teen Late Nights opens across Tacoma, with schools, community centers and non-profits opening their doors to keep teens safe and engaged. Tacoma Public Schools middle and high schoolers can get dinner every night and participate in open gym, art and music activities, and hang out with friends. FREE

»June 30, July 28, August 25, 2023 Lincoln District Food Walk –  4pm-9pm We’re closing down the heart of Lincoln District and filling the district with food trucks, music, performers and a michelada/beer garden, and a pop-up marketplace for shopping.

»Summer Playground & Meal Program – Monday- Friday, July 3-Sept 1, 2023
When school’s out, parks are in! Our Playground and Lunch Program provides free lunch to all youth under 18 years of age Monday-Friday. In addition, activities and games are led by staff at all sites from 10 am-3 pm. Lunch is served from 12 to 1 pm.

»July 4th, 2023 Tacoma Summer Blast –  This annual event takes place on Dune Peninsula and the iconic Ruston Way Waterfront and features two distinct event footprints, over 150 vendors, 2 stages and a 20-minute firework display. This event is the largest free community event in the South Sound. 11am-10:30pm

»July 7-23, 2023 Vernados Circus – is coming to the Star Center in Tacoma! This is a must not miss for our family, we’ve been going for the past couple years and it never gets old. It’s under a big tent like the circus used to be many many years ago. Get tickets here.

»July 14, 2023 Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually – Bring a picnic dinner and settle in for 19th century games, music, and the firing of the candy cannon! 6:00pm-9:00pm, tickets range from $0-11

»July 15, 2023  Shakespeare In The Park- 7-9pm Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks to Wright Park for this production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Free!

»July 29-30, 2023 Mosaic Tacoma Arts & Cultural Festival –  Wright Park 12pm-7pm. This family‐friendly, free festival has grown in size and hosts Kid’s Zones, hands‐on cultural activities, and experiences, performer stage, as well as numerous specialty arts and crafts, food and information vendor booths.

»LeMay Motors & Movies – Grab dinner at our picnic concessions and watch in your car or from a blanket, either option will provide you a great view of the 40-foot tall outdoor screen. Motors & Movies is FREE and open to all ages, no RSVP required, first come first served. Gates for parking 6:30 pm, Movie Start Time: Sunset
July 7 – The Sandlot
July 29 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
August 18 – Super Mario Brothers
September 1 – Wakanda Forever

»August 1, 2023 National Night Out – 3-8pm at People’s Community Center. Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers, indoor and outdoor family activities, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop, vendors, community partner booths and much more at this free community event.

»Summer Bash & Outdoor Movie – Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to the park for a free outdoor movie for the whole family. Seating is on the lawn, so attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs.
August 5 – Center at Norpoint – Activities begin at 2 pm, Movie begins at dusk
August 19 – Stewart Heights Park – Activities begin at 6 pm, Movie begins at dusk
August 25 – Star Center – Activities begin at 5 pm, Movie begins at dusk

»August 12-13, 2023 Brigade Encampment – 11am-5pm, Step back in time to 1855 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s 40th annual Brigade Encampment. This event recreates the bustle and excitement of the historic visit of fur traders to Fort Nisqually 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. Visitors can participate in “Engagé for the Day,” visiting with living historians at their tents and receiving hands-on lessons on period skills, food sampling, live music, Punch and Judy Puppet Shows by Professor Pettitcoat, and a performance by the Pacific Ohana Foundation honoring the contributions and history of Hawaiians in Pacific Northwest history. Admission ranges from 0-$18, register online

»August 12-13, 2023 FREE South Tacoma Heritage Festival – Asia Pacific Cultural Center. The festival will have a diverse range of activities, including dance, music, science, cultural presentations, kids’ activities, retail and food booths, cultural and martial art demonstrations, and much more. APCC will ensure that the festival remains true to the community’s spirit and aspirations, creating an event that resonates with attendees of all ages and backgrounds.

»August 26, 2023 Bite of Black Business – Wright Park, 11am-6pm. Each event may include different panels , workshops from local organizations, seminars , special performances from local artists , guest speakers, kid activities , bounce houses , raffles and prizes.

»August 26, 2023 The Hilltop Street Fair – Tacoma’s largest street fair, returns to the Hilltop community on Saturday, August 26 largest street fair, from 11:00am to 7:00pm. In its ninth year, this event celebrates summer with food trucks, beer gardens, vendor booths, live entertainment stages, activities for kids, local community non-profit organizations, and much, much, more. The Hilltop Street Fair centers around the business district along Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Fairgoers can find ice cream, espresso, bakery items, chocolate confections, pubs, ethnic restaurants, and specialty stores open for business.

 

GIG HARBOR/KEY PENINSULA

»June 3-4, 2023 Maritime Gig Festival – Downtown Gig Harbor celebrate the beautiful city with a weekend of fun and festivities

»Low Tide Walk – Join Harbor WildWatch for a fun and educational public beach walk program on the stunning shorelines of the Salish Sea. Our knowledgeable and friendly biologists and volunteer naturalists will guide you through a hands-on exploration of the intertidal zone, where you will discover the incredible diversity of marine life that calls our local waters home.
June 4(11:30AM)- Purdy Spit Beach
July 1(9:30AM)- Sunrise Beach Park
July 2(10:00AM)- Narrows Beach
July 2(10:00AM)- Penrose Point State Park
July 3(11:00AM)- Fox Island Sand Pit
July 4(12:00PM)- Fox Island Sand Pit
July 5(12:30PM)- Purdy Spit Beach
July 6(1:30PM)- Kopachuck State Park
July 6(2:00PM)- Joemma Beach State Park
July 7(2:30PM)- Sunrise Beach Park
Aug 3(12:30PM)- Purdy Spit Beach
Aug 4(1:30PM)- Penrose Point State Park
Aug 4(1:30PM))- Joemma Beach State Park

»June 21, 2023 Fest 4 All – 11am-8pm at Uptown Pavilion. In celebration of Summer Solstice, you’re invited to the third annual Gig Harbor Make Music Celebration with United by Music North America!

»Starting June 22, 2023 – Summer Solstice Gnome Hunt. Beginning on June 22nd, there will be close to 200 little ceramic gnomes hidden all over our parks! Designed and created by local artist, Megan Schowalter, and painted by the very talented art classes at the Key Peninsula Middle School and the community at the Red Barn Youth Center, these gnomes will be hidden in Gateway Park, 360 Trails, Volunteer Park, and Home Park. When you find one, you can keep it! Please limit one per family to make sure that others get a chance to find one. Post a picture to social media with the gnome you find! Tag us on Facebook (@keypenparks) and Instagram (@keypen_parks) and use #kppgnomehunt! 

»June 24, 2023 Family Fun Fest and Bike Bash – 11am-5pm at Sehmel Homestead Park. This is a free family-friendly festival full of fun for all! This event features live music, food trucks, bouncy houses, games, crafts, and activities!

»July 5-August 24 Red Barn Youth Center – Spend the summer at the Red Barn, for incoming 6th thru 12th graders. Free, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 8:00AM-4:30PM

»July 12, July 19, July 26, August 16 Concerts in the Park – Sehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater, Wednesdays from 6-8PM. Free Entry, Food Trucks Available.

»Thursdays from July 6th-10th, 2023 Uptown Summer Concert Series- 6-8pm at the Pavilion. Join us for the annual Summer Concert Series at Uptown. Free live local music for all of Gig Harbor to observe.

»July 7, 2023 Teen Color Night – at Sehmel Homestead Park, pre-registration required.

»July 8, 2023 Family Fun Fest – Come on down to Gateway Park from 12:00pm-3:00pm to kick-off your summer with loads of fun! There will be bounce houses for all ages, carnival games and prizes, music, and lots of tasty snacks! Free admission. www.keypenparks.com/family-fun-fest

»July 11- August 31  Free Summer Lunch Program – Food Backpacks For Kids will be providing a nutritious sack lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays at Gateway & Home Parks, Gig Harbor Skate Park, and the KP Civic Center Pavilion from Noon to 1pm (while supplies last).

»August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, 2023 Friday Night Movies in the Park – Bring a blanket or low-backed chairs for the 8p.m. weekly outdoor screenings at the Sehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater. August 4 starts at 5pm.

» Tuesdays from July 11th-August 29, 2023 Summer Sounds at Skansie Brother’s – 6-8pm

»Friday evenings in August, 2023 Cinema Under the Stars- Cinema Under the Stars is a longtime Key Pen Parks tradition at Volunteer and Gateway Parks on. Bring your blankets, chairs, pillows and prepare to have a great time with your friends and family! Pre-movie craft or activity will start at 7:30 pm. Movies will begin at dusk.
August 4 – Gateway Park, Top Gun Maverick
August 11 – Volunteer Park, Paws of Fury -The legend of Hank
August 18 – Gateway Park, Minions – The rise of Gru
August 25 – Volunteer Park, DC League of Super pets

»August 5, 2023 Cruise the Narrows Car Show-  8:00am-3:00pm Uptown Plaza

»August 5, 2023 Mountain Biking 101 – Gateway Park, 10AM-12PM. FREE, but must register. This mountain biking event is geared toward kids who are able to fully ride a bike. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in a skills course and guided trail ride through 360 Trails; guided rides will not include jumps. This guided is designed to help beginners increase their comfort level out on the trails.

»August 12, 2023 Gig Harbor Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Festival-  more info to come

»August 15, 2023 Bubble Fun Day – Go have some FREE bubble fun with Key Pen Parks & Pierce County Library. 10AM-2PM, Gateway Park.

»August 18, 2023 Teen Amazing Race – 7pm-9pm at Sehmel Homestead Park.  Does your team have what it takes to win the Teen Amazing Race?! Race around the park with your partner solving clues, completing physical challenges, and working through brain teasers. Pre-registration required.

»Chalk the Harbor- TBD, All families, groups, and individuals of all ages and skill levels are invited to decorate Gig Harbor’s downtown waterfront sidewalks with chalk art!

 

LAKEWOOD

»June 3 & August 12, 2023 Saturday Street Festivals – There are two dancing in the streets events in 2023, which feature music, dancing, culture, cars, and delightful foods. 4pm-8pm 6114 Motor Avenue SW.

»Tuesdays June 20-August 29, 2023 Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concert Series – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Set up lawn chairs or throw down a blanket and enjoy live music at Fort Steilacoom Park! Our outdoor concerts follow the Lakewood Farmers Markets on Tuesdays this summer. Bring a snack from the market, claim your spot, enjoy a great performance, and “cut a rug” on the dance floor.

»June 23-25, 2023 Fairy Fest at Lakewold Gardens – Fairyfest returns with a magical weekend of family-friendly activities! Join us for some of our best-loved festivities while exploring the gardens in what is sure to be an enchanting start to summer! Go to their site to get tickets.

»July 15, 2023 SummerFest – 11A-10PM Fort Steilacoom Park. Held in July each year, thousands visit Lakewood to enjoy this summer spectacle. Be dazzled by classic cars, amazed by international performances, and delighted by unique flavors. You won’t want to miss it!

»August 26, 2023 Craft Theory Turns 2! – 10am-5pm. Help us celebrate our 2nd Anniversary! We’re so glad to be a part of the Lakewood community. Come celebrate with us – snacks, drinks, and activities provided. Plus, shop sales and more! VIP gift bags included for the first 20 shoppers who spend more than $50.

DUPONT

»Concert at the Park – Thursdays from June 1- August 3, 7-8:30PM at the Clocktower Park.

»4th of July Hometown Celebration – Clocktown Park from 11am-2PM, and fireworks at Patriot’s Landing at dusk.

»Wednesday through Sunday, 16-20 August 2023 Hudson’s Bay Festival & BBQ Competition – For the absolute best in BBQ Competition Festivals! To include, slow and slow barbeque, heritage car show, live music, local culinary fare, a beer garden featuring local craft brews, wines, liquors and cocktails, fantastic children’s activities and historical activities and demonstrations, come to Clocktower Park in DuPont.

FIFE

»June 17, 2023 Father’s Day Field Day – Check their FB for updates.

»July 13, 20, 27 & August 3 & 10, 2023 Music in the park – Check their FB for updates.

»August 1, 2023 National Night Out – Check their FB for updates.

»August 18 & 25, 2023 Movie in the Park – Check their FB for updates.

»August 22, 2023 Touch a Truck – at Dacca Park 4-6PM

 

PUYALLUP & SUMNER

»June 16-18, 2023 Meeker Days – Downtown Puyallup and Pioneer Park

»June 24, 2023 Pooch Paw-ty – 10 AM – 1 PM, Meridian Habitat Park. Our Pooch Paw-ty will be in celebration of National Dog Party Day, which recognizes dogs, their people, and the power of play! Pre-register dogs by June 16, $5 per dog.

»Fridays in July Movie in the Park – Meridian Habitat Park – Grab a blanket and your favorite lawn chair and enjoy family-friendly movies on the big screen. The movies are FREE and will start at dusk. Viewers are welcome to bring pre-prepared food and picnic fare to enjoy during the movie.
Kona Ice, Hot Shot Pizza, and Catherine’s Custom Coffees food trucks will also be on site. Come early for fun preshow activities and games at 7:00 p.m. The August 4th movie is a dog-friendly movie and non-aggressive dogs are welcome.
July 21- Strange World
July 28- Turning Red
August 4- DC League of Superpets

»June 24 & 25, 2023 Rhubarb Days & Vintage Market – Join us for the fastest growing festival in the Pacific Northwest! A full weekend of live music, a beer garden, crafts, and local vendors! Sumner is the place for family fun! Come celebrate Rhubarb in the Rhubarb Pie Capitol of the World. Downtown Sumner

»June 30 – July 2, 2023 The Taste NW – 11AM – 9PM Free Admission at the Washington State Fair

»Tuesdays July 11- August 15 Sunrise Village Summer Concerts – Grab food and have a picnic on the lawn, and enjoy some live music this summer. 6:00pm-8:00pm, 156th St E in Puyallup

»July 14 & 21, 2023 Music Off Main – at Heritage Park(6:30-8pm) and July 29, 2023 at Loyalty Park(4-8pm) Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands and enjoy a wide variety of music in the magic of summer twilight.

»August 6, 2023 Sumner Classy Chassis Car Show – 10am-3pm Downtown Sumner

 

SPANAWAY, EATONVILLE & GRAHAM

»June 24, 2023 Tacoma Highland Games – at Frontier Park in Graham

»3rd of July – 5pm -10:30pm, evening of entertainment and fun – Eatonville Middle School

»4th of July Parade – in Downtown Eatonville, 12pm-1pm

»July 22 & 23, 2023 Northwest Trek Slug Fest – free with admission, 10am-4pm

»August 4-6, 2023 Eatonville Music & Arts Festival – Check out the schedule here

»August 10-13, 2023 Pierce County Fair – at Frontier Park in Graham

»August 26, 2023 Mobile Food Fest – at Spanaway Park, 11am-5pm

»August 27, 2023 Classic Car Show – at Spanaway Park, 8am-3pm

»September 9, 2023 Touch A Truck – Sprinker Rec Center, 10am-1pm

 

BONNEY LAKE

»Mondays starting July 2023 Kids Club/Day- at Allen Yorke Park – 6:30pm-7:30pm. Enjoy a fun evening of entertainment at the park. Experience a children’s album like no other. Performances of classical, new age, and world music that is all kid friendly.

»Wednesdays from July 12 – August 23, 2023 Outdoor Market & Tunes at Tapps – 5pm-8pm at Allan Yorke Park, This event features an outdoor market with local vendors and live music.

»July 22, 2023 Taste at Tapps Fest – at Allan Yorke Park, 11am-7pm, Food truck festival

»August 1, 2023 National Night Out- Allan Yorke Park – at Allan Yorke Park, 5-7pm

»August 25-26, 2023 Bonney Lake Days – Friday will be food vendors and music from 4:00 – 9:00. Saturday will be full of activities, music, food and vendors from 11:00am – 7:00pm

 

AUBURN

»June 23, 2023 Kids Day – Les Gove Park, 11AM- 4PM

»July 4, 2023 4th of July Festival – 11AM-4PM, Les Gove Park

»Wednesdays from July 12-August 16, 2023 Kids SummerStage – Les Gove Park, 12:00PM

»Thursdays from July 13-August 17, 2023 Summer Sounds – Les Gove Park, 6:30-8pm

» July 28-30, 2023 Auburn Community Jr. Players: Junie B. Jones Jr.- buy tickets

»Friday Night Flicks – 9:00 PM-11:00PM, Blockbuster movies viewed outdoors on a 50′ inflatable movie screen will make Friday nights in Auburn a real treat for the whole family! Pack some chairs and movie treats and join us with a group of friends for an outdoor movie experience.
Friday, July 28, 2023
Lea Hill Park, 31693 124th Ave SE
9:10 PM Movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
Friday, August 4, 2023
Sunset Park, 1420 69th Street SE
9:00 PM Movie: Turning Red (PG)
Friday, August 11, 2023
Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE
This event is held in conjunction with the Almost 5K Poker Fun Run and Walk. The schedule of events is below:
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Live Concert featuring Catch A Wave, Disneyland’s premier Beach Boys Tribute Band
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Poker Fun Run
8:45 PM – 10:45 PM: Movie – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)

»August 25-27, 2023 Auburn Community Jr. Players: The Many Disguises of Robin Hood- buy tickets

 

MISC AREAS!!

»Kids Build Projects are free at both Lowes & Home Depot. Go register to reserve your spot, while supplies last.

»Pierce County Library Summer Reading Program – Starts in June, they also host many other events throughout the year so check out their calendar.

»Tacoma Public Library Summer Reading Program – Starts in June, they also host many other events throughout the year so check out their calendar.

»Many churches do VBS during the summer!

»YMCA‘s host camps & other activities.

»Kids Bowl Free – Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE GAMES Of Bowling Each Day Of The KBF Program All Summer Long! At select bowling alleys.

»Regal Summer Movie Express – Bring the family to the nearest Regal theater for the 2023 Summer Movie Express! Bring the family to the nearest Regal theatre for our 2023 Summer Movie Express series! Summer Movie Express tickets are just $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Availability varies by location, so select a movie from the posters above to see showtimes or check participating theatres for schedules.

»Barnes & Noble – Summer Reading, Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. They simply read a designated number of books – library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble – write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.

»Pizza Hut – Camp Book It, June thru August. Camp BOOK IT! is open to all families with PreK-6th grade students (ages 4-12). Parents set goals, track reading and reward their students, all in our digital dashboard.

»August 4, 2023 is Free National Parks Day

Hope your family finds some fun things to do this summer! And be sure to come back this fall when I update this post; SOUTH SOUND PUMPKIN PATCHES AND FALL FUN – INCLUDING KITSAP PENINSULA!

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