There are so many opportunities to explore, play, create, and learn in Pierce County! From celebratory events and nature walks to craft kits and underwater exploration, each month we’ll share our top picks for family friendly events in the area. Bookmark this post to explore each month’s offerings!
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Pier Peer in Tacoma
Point Defiance Marina | March 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Join this nighttime adventure to peer into the sound to discover hundreds of mysterious marine life forms drawn to the underwater lights. Watch divers under the docks, see food chains unfold before your eyes, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and check out amazing organisms in touch tanks.
Museum Fun Day: First Day of Spring
Children’s Museum of Tacoma | March 16 – 20
Spring will have officially sprung on March 20, and you can celebrate the coming of a new season at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma! Visitors are invited to think about the flowers and trees that are beginning to bloom and put the images in their minds to paper using cotton swabs, tempera paint, paper, and brown markers.
Leprechauns on the Loose!
Chambers Creek Regional Park North Meadow | March 17 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Oh no! Lots of little leprechauns are running loose at Chambers Creek Regional Park’s North Meadow and we need your help to gather all of them! Once you find a leprechaun, bring it back to the Pierce County Tent and you’ll be rewarded with a pot of gold filled with lucky goodies and tasty treats.
Admission and parking are free.
Gentle Yoga for Children
Summit Library | March 21 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Bring your mats and join us at the Summit Library for an hour of Gentle Yoga. This class is led by Amy, a yoga instructor from Omni Yoga Studio & Academy. Besides your personal yoga mat and wearing your favorite yoga clothes, no other supplies needed. Registration required.