Whether you want to help care for turtles, immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s paintings, learn about boats or famous women racers, or read to a dog, there are lots of opportunities for you and your family to shake up your routine this month in Pierce County!
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Turtle Time at Tacoma Nature Center
Tacoma Nature Center | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Join Tacoma Nature Center staff to learn all about turtles and meet some of these special reptiles up close and personal! Your family of up to six will help care for the turtles that live in the Nature Center, have a hands-on encounter with one of our turtle ambassadors, and make a special craft during this 45-60 minute program. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Little Boats: Homegrown Innovation
Harbor History Museum | Thursdays – Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The exhibit features a fascinating range of full-size, model, and toy boats, including Avanti, which is featured in the current issue of Small Boat Magazine.
Seattle Asian American Film Festival
Virtual | March 3 – 13
The 10th annual Seattle Asian American Film Festival showcases feature-length, short, and animated films by and about Asian Americans across North America, with an emphasis on filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest. Filter for “Kid-Friendly” and “Family” in the Film Guide to find films for the whole family to enjoy!
Teen Late Night
Boys & Girls Club Schatz Branch, Eastside Community Center, Center at Norpoint, People’s Community Center | Fridays, 7 – 10 p.m.
Late Night is a FREE event for teens hosted at a different Community Center every Friday! Teen Late Night has open gym, sports, activities, and much more.
Seussical the Musical
Tacoma Musical Playhouse | March 5 and 6
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos. Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.
Imagine Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Tacoma Armory | March 5 – April 16
Admire 200 of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous works, including The Starry Night, Irises and Sunflowers, projected in Image Totale and accompanied by the music of great composers like Mozart and Bach.
Pro-tip: Follow us on social media for a chance to win a free pair of tickets the week of March 7.
Family Story Time Outside
Gig Harbor Library | March 8, 10 – 10:40 a.m.
Join us for stories, activities, rhymes, and singing for the whole family. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your family. This program will be held on the patio in front of the library. If it rains, we will be under the awnings in front of the library.
Books with Bogan Reading Program
Book Patch Children’s Library | March 10 and 24, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Spend time reading your favorite book to a reading education assistance dog at Book Patch Children’s Library. Bogan is here the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Family Concert, “Youth, I Do Adore Thee”
Federal Way Symphony | March 13, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
A family concert celebrating the musical child in all of us, with works for and about children. Music from the Broadway stage (The Sound of Music, The King and I) and film (Mary Poppins, To Kill a Mockingbird) will be featured along with classical works by Georges Bizet and Maurice Ravel.
Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime
Virtual, Pierce County Library | March 17, 24, and 31, 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, activities, rhymes, and singing for the whole family. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your family. This program will be held on the patio in front of the library. If it rains, we will be under the awnings in front of the library.
If Alfas Could Talk – Women Drivers
America’s Car Museum | March 19, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the great women racers throughout history and their stories. Many women drove Alfa Romeos, including one currently on the Alfa Romeo F1 development team. High Flex (in-person and Zoom options). Pre-registration is required for this event.
