Who is Gnarkles?
Gnarkles is the whimsical robot who champions the Pay As You Will admission program for the Children’s Museums of Tacoma and at JBLM!
What is Gnarkles’ Circle of Friends?
In appreciation of our membership families, Greentrike has partnered with local businesses to score exclusive offerings for our members. Gnarkles’ Circle of Friends is a group of local businesses providing exclusive discounts, deals, and offerings to Children’s Museums of Tacoma and JBLM members! Offerings range from deals at restaurants, discounts for classes, in-museum activities, and more!
How Do I Use These Benefits?
Current members can check their welcome email (with their digital membership card) for specific details on how to redeem each offer or contact Taylor at membership@greentrike.org for help!
You can become a member here.
Participating Businesses
A special thank you to Gnarkles’ Circle of Friends Businesses for supporting our effort to show our appreciation for member families! Hover over each logo to learn more about the member benefits offered at each business.
Participating Businesses
A special thank you to Gnarkles’ Circle of Friends Businesses for supporting our effort to show our appreciation for member families! Tap each logo to learn more about the member benefits offered at each business.
Family Passport Vacations
Looking to make memories beyond the Museum? The travel advisors at Family Passport Vacations are here to help with your next adventure! Museum Members can redeem 50% off service fees and a free customizable picture frame when you book. Reach out today!
Fernseed
Get lost in plant paradise at Fernseed! They are offering 15% off all in-store purchases to members who show their digital membership card! Please note: this excludes wedding floral, subscriptions and gift cards.
i9 Sports
i9 Sports is a youth sports organization designed to teach children the fundamentals of sports and team building, catering to children ages 3-13 and focusing on sportsmanship values, confidence building and creating a fun, safe culture for the families. Museum Members receive $15 off program fees for Pierce and South King County sports leagues!
Ice Cream Social
We all scream for ice cream! Tacoma’s own, Ice Cream Social, is offering a 25% off discount to member families. Redeemable at all locations.
Learn more about Ice Cream Social on their website.
Jimmy John’s
Museum Members take a bite of this one! Jimmy John’s is offering any original sandwich for $4.99. Head on down the street to their Pacific Ave location with coupon in hand to redeem this one.
Kindermusik at Kiddos and Kin
Kindermusik provides developmentally-specific music and movement educational programs for kids ages newborn to seven. If you are new to Kindermusik, you can receive 50% off your first month’s tuition. If you’re a returning family, they will waive your annual registration fee!
McCoy Kids
Head on over to McCoy Kids for a beautiful selection of unique and small-batch children’s products including art supplies, toys, books, clothing, and other essentials. 10% for Museum Members when shopping in-person!
Old Spaghetti Factory
Hungry after a trip to the Children’s Museum of Tacoma or looking for a child friendly restaurant? Enjoy one free kid’s entree with purchase of one adult meal at the Tacoma Old Spaghetti Factory.
Second Born Maternity Wear
Second Born Maternity Wear offers the very best for secondhand AND new maternity and nursing clothes to expecting and postpartum parents. Consign and shop at their storefront in University Place, WA! Members get 10% off all in-store purchases with membership card.
Tidy Vibe
Give yourself some peace by letting Tidy Vibe handle your cleaning needs! Tidy Vibe is offering 10% off on all cleans for Museum Members.
Tinkertopia Creative Reuse Center
Calling all young creatives: the “Gnarkles’ Circle of Friends” Bulk Bag is for you! This special $2.00 bag is used to shop in the Tinkertopia bulk section (full of treasures like gently used art materials and unique items to take home and create with)! Please note: this bag is for youth only and is only redeemable in-store when digital membership is shown.
Zenith West Gymnastics
Zenith West Gymnastics is offering new students free tuition for the first month of classes! Various weekly classes are available for all age groups and skill levels. Please note that an annual membership fee of $50 is still required.