Free kids events in Tacoma & nearby

Play to Learn with Greentrike

1Parkland/Spanaway Library·7.6 mi·Tacoma

Play to Learn is a free, play-based program for children and their caregivers, presented in partnership with Greentrike.

Baby Storytime

2Fern Hill Branch·4.2 mi·Tacoma

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. Want to continue the fun at home?

Up and Atom: Fall LEGO Challenge

3Swasey Branch·3.9 mi·Tacoma

Join us at Swasey for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities.

Up and Atom: Spooky Fall Science

2Fern Hill Branch·4.2 mi·Tacoma

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out a different STEAM activity each week.

Exploring Chain Reactions

4Summit Library·7.3 mi·Tacoma

Welcome to the STEAM for Kids Discovery Lab, where kids dive into science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on activities, experiments and creative challenges.

Community Music Classes with Tacoma Youth Symphony at Peoples CC

5Peoples Community Center·0.4 mi·Tacoma

Creative Circle

6Main Branch·0.8 mi·Tacoma

Join us for an hour of casual crafting and socializing. Crafting projects may include papercraft, felting, rock painting and other fun activities. No experience is necessary.

Español/English Chat Group

3Swasey Branch·3.9 mi·Tacoma

Want to practice your Spanish? Join us at the Swasey branch to exchange English and Spanish. Any level of knowledge is welcome to participate in this language exchange.

Family Storytime

2Fern Hill Branch·4.2 mi·Tacoma

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy.

Kaleidoscope Art Show

6Main Branch·0.8 mi·Tacoma

The Handforth Gallery at the Tacoma Public Library Main Branch opens three exhibitions this fall as part of the 25th anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month.

Storywalk at Alderwood Park: César's Cerulean Surprise

7Alderwood Park·4.4 mi·Tacoma

Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park's open hours. The September/October title is César's Cerulean Surprise by Jenny Lacika.

Babies on the Trail

8Point Defiance Park·0.9 mi·Tacoma

Inclusive Play to Learn | A Step Ahead Pierce County (registration required)

9A Step Ahead Pierce County·0.9 mi·Tacoma

Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to play together! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six…

Play to Learn at Salishan Family Investment Center

10Salishan Family Investment Center·2.7 mi·Tacoma

Story Time for Preschoolers

4Summit Library·7.3 mi·Tacoma

Enjoy fun and engaging stories, songs and early learning activities that help preschoolers build school readiness skills and a lifelong love of reading.

Baby Storytime

3Swasey Branch·3.9 mi·Tacoma

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months.

Social Work Support with Samie

11Moore Branch·2.5 mi·Tacoma

Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing…

Up and Atom

6Main Branch·0.8 mi·Tacoma

Join us in the Olympic room for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out a different STEAM activity each week.

Up and Atom: Spooky Science

11Moore Branch·2.5 mi·Tacoma

This week try out different spooky science experiments. Learn about static and see if you can make a ghost float or try your hand at jack-o-lantern optical illusions!

Crochet Connection with Debra

12Wheelock Branch·2.7 mi·Tacoma

Do you like to crochet or are you just starting out? Join Debra and Tacoma Public Library for crochet fun! Debra will be teaching the group how to make simple crochet projects.

Family Chess Club

12Wheelock Branch·2.7 mi·Tacoma

Meet at the reserved tables in the middle of the library. Players of all experience levels can learn from experienced chess coach, Bill Rogers.

Pokémon League

2Fern Hill Branch·4.2 mi·Tacoma

Grab your Pokémon deck and join your friends at our official Pokémon League. Both experienced players and beginners are welcome.

Community Music Classes with Tacoma Youth Symphony at Peoples CC

5Peoples Community Center·0.4 mi·Tacoma

Family Storytime

13Mottet Branch·1.6 mi·Tacoma

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy.

A Gathering of Poets

3Swasey Branch·3.9 mi·Tacoma

Ever want to participate in a conversation with local poets? Now is your chance! Come visit with the poets of #VoicesofTacoma who have published an anthology of their most recent…

Free Admission at Foss Water Seaport

14Foss Waterway Seaport·0.9 mi·Tacoma

Play to Learn | Schatz Boys and Girls Club

15Henry Schatz Boys & Girls Club·3.5 mi·Tacoma

Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to play together! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six…

Play to Learn

3Swasey Branch·3.9 mi·Tacoma

Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six…

Family Storytime

6Main Branch·0.8 mi·Tacoma

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy.

Baby Storytime

11Moore Branch·2.5 mi·Tacoma

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. Want to continue the fun at home?

Story Time for Preschoolers

1Parkland/Spanaway Library·7.6 mi·Tacoma

Enjoy fun and engaging stories, songs and early learning activities that help preschoolers build school readiness skills and a lifelong love of reading.

Baby Storytime

12Wheelock Branch·2.7 mi·Tacoma

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. Want to continue the fun at home?

Play to Learn

3Swasey Branch·3.9 mi·Tacoma

Play to Learn is a FREE program for children and adults to play TOGETHER! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six…

Baby Storytime

16Kobetich Branch·4.4 mi·Tacoma

Fun for you and your baby with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. For babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages birth – 18 months. Want to continue the fun at home?

Up and Atom: Spooky Fall Science

12Wheelock Branch·2.7 mi·Tacoma

Join us for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out different STEAM and craft activities. This week try out different spooky science experiments.

Up and Atom: Spooky Fall Science

16Kobetich Branch·4.4 mi·Tacoma

Join us at Kobetich for Up and Atom STEAM Days where we try out Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. This week try out different spooky science experiments.

Free Thursday Neighborhood Nights – Weekly

17Tacoma Art Museum·0.7 mi·Tacoma

Admission FREE Location Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 Every Thursday evening at TAM, we keep the doors open late, welcoming everyone to experience the…

Neighborhood Nights at Tacoma Art Museum

18Tacoma Art Museum·0.9 mi·Tacoma

Social Work Support with Samie

6Main Branch·0.8 mi·Tacoma

Drop-in to connect with Tacoma Public Library's Social Worker. Samie is happy to listen and assist patrons with resource navigation for a variety of needs related to housing…

Free Admission at Foss Water Seaport

14Foss Waterway Seaport·0.9 mi·Tacoma