Community Corner
Grab and Go Kid's Planner: June 14th
Patch has done it again: Here's some kid-friendly activities.
Rally up the family and head out the door! Patch has included some good times both indoors and outdoors. Whether you want to get moving and shaking, escape the heat or just relax away from home, we've found something for you.
When/Where: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday at .
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Why Go: Proceeds from the event will go to some of the sponsors who help children and adults, not to mention contribute to new furnishings for the library. This is a great opportunity to feed the summer reading needs of yourself and your wee bookworms'.
Price: Free.
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When/Where: 9 a.m. - noon, Monday at Sehmel Homestead Park.
Why Go: Building skills and keeping your young ones active with challenging activities including kicking, running, jumping and throwing their way to fitness.
Price: $99 (kids 4-5 years old).
When/Where: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday beginning at the Tacoma Art Museum.
Why Go: Tacoma's Third Thursday ArtWalk equates to many gallery receptions and special themes that feature some of the most talented local artists. ArtWalk isn't so much a "walk" if you really want to soak it in ... it's a park, walk, drive, park, walk ... well, you catch my meaning. The awesome folks who have coordinated the ArtBus and their stops ensure that we get to see more of the sights without the hassle.
Price: $10 per seat.
When/Where: Noon - 3 p.m., Saturday at Titlow Beach.
Why Go: Just a stone's throw away from our waterfront is the chance for families to explore the lowest tides of the year. Have fun checking out sea creatures up close and personal and learn a little something from the guides.
Price: Free.
Splish Splash at the Spray Grounds
When/Where: 10 a.m. - half-hour before dusk daily at several surrounding parks.
Why Go: What's better as a kid than running through the sprinkler in the backyard? How about running through a mecca of sprinklers in the form of not a playground, but a SPRAYground?! This is a perfect relief for those hot summer days.
Price: Free.
When/Where: Check listings for showtimes.
Why Go: The simple fact of the matter is that summer offers a plethora of blockbusters for all ages. Current releases include "Judy Moody"; "Kung Fu Panda 2"; "The Green Lantern"; "Super 8"; "Thor" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". There is a little something for every movie buff.
Price: Prices vary due to showtimes and ages.