Family-Friendly Pierce County Events in February 2026

Organizations across Pierce County are offering many events this February for the entire family to enjoy! We’ve made a list of some free family-friendly events taking place this month, so join the community for a day or night of family fun!

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Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Eastside Community Center! Experience Vietnamese art and culture through various performances, lion dances, an ao dai fashion show, and traditional Vietnamese food.

Practice and strengthen reading skills by reading to a furry friend! At the University Place large meeting room, each reader and their grown-up will have the chance to read one-on-one with a dog and their handler. It is a first-come, first-served basis, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit the Parkland/Spanaway library for bilingual story time! Songs, art projects, books, and rhymes will be enjoyed in English and in Spanish. Children and caregivers will learn together by experiencing both languages!

Enjoy a bilingual story time from the comfort of your own space. Snuggle up for a night of bilingual books, songs, and more before bedtime! Click here to register for free and get more information about how to attend.

Join the People’s Community Center for a free sit-down lunch! Enjoy music and performances, and listen to inspiring words from multiple guest speakers. Lunch will be buffet-style featuring beef pot roast, mac & cheese, cabbage, cornbread, and desserts. RSVP is required.

Attend the Buckley library for an afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities. This free event is for families with children of all ages to enjoy!

Grow reading skills by attending the Sumner library to read to an adoptable bunny! With the help of trained staff from the Humane Society, families have the opportunity to read to a bunny in a calm and encouraging space. This event is recommended to children ages 5 to 10 with an adult, but all ages and abilities are welcome. 

Count and learn about local bird species at Meridian Habitat Park. Join the Tahoma Bird Alliance for a guided bird walk and counting morning. During the walk, enjoy complimentary handouts, cocoa, and coffee!

Help the community by cleaning up Titlow Park. While cleaning, be on the lookout for monkeyshires! At the lodge, Park Guides will be providing information about the Lunar New Year and monkeyshines. Trash bags, grabbers, and gloves will be provided.

Attend a Play Time program offered at the Fife library. Families have the chance to explore, create, and build with a variety of building blocks. Enjoy listening to music, building, and socializing with other families.

Attend the 16th annual Hilltop Healthy kids and Family Carnival! This carnival will feature live music, games, free food and t-shirts, and multiple free services including dental cleaning and hair cuts. Make sure to enter in the bicycle and gift card raffle!

Join the Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s 28th Annual New Year Celebration while they honor the country and culture of Cambodia. This celebration will be filled with performances, activities, vendors, and a variety of food from across Asia and the Pacific Islands!

To find more local and weekly events, visit the Pierce County Library Systems or the Tacoma Public Library websites. Also, check out Play to Learn, which is a free pop-up playtime program located in multiple locations across Pierce County!