Things to Do with Kids in Tacoma, WA

  • TripBuzz found 252 things to do with kids in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 232 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Federal Way, Kent and Bremerton.
  • From Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium to Cheney Stadium, the Tacoma area offers 97 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Tacoma is an urban city located on Washington's Puget Sound. The waterfront city features a dense cultural landscape of artistic sights, including many museums, galleries and performance venues. Visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of Washington while in town for one of the many festivals, including the Tacoma Film Festival or Daffodil Parade.
  • TripBuzz found 252 things to do with kids in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 232 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Federal Way, Kent and Bremerton.
  • From Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium to Cheney Stadium, the Tacoma area offers 97 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Tacoma is an urban city located on Washington's Puget Sound. The waterfront city features a dense cultural landscape of artistic sights, including many museums, galleries and performance venues. Visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of Washington while in town for one of the many festivals, including the Tacoma Film Festival or Daffodil Parade.
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25.6 Miles
94% 370 votes
Children's Museums 414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia, WA 98501 MoreLess Info
This children's museum provides hands-on exhibits. There's a café to purchase food or eat items from home. Exhibits include an Art and Parts Studio, a Build It Gallery, Tides to Tree Climber, and a half acre outdoor area with, Driftwood Fort Construction, Campfire Pit, Children's Gardens and an Art Fence.
25.6 Miles
95% 20 votes
Science Museums 500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501 MoreLess Info
The WET Science Theatre offers an exhibit gallery that provides information on the conservation of water resources and reclaimed water use. The location also hosts family activities and features an interactive green screen.
25.6 Miles
67% 6 votes
Gardens 1010 Plum Street, Olympia, WA 98501 MoreLess Info
Yashiro Japanese Garden is a .74 acre garden advertised as being 'a visionary expression about our connectedness to nature and earth.' The garden maintains a picnic area and may interest those looking for a place to relax.
25.7 Miles
86% 56 votes
Parks 18201 SE Cougar Mountain Dr, Issaquah, WA 98027 MoreLess Info
This 3,100-acre park connects to Squak Mountain State Park and has elevation between 1,000 and 1,595 feet with scenery that includes mature second growth forests, cliffs, streams, wetlands, talus and caves. There are four trail systems of different lengths and skill level for your exploration.
25.7 Miles
Science Museums 200 Second Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a day of discovery for visitors of all ages at Pacific Science Center and its engaging exhibits and multi-media presentations. Featuring an IMAX theater, planetarium, and childrens learning area, plan your visit and be amazed.
25.7 Miles
63% 32 votes
Farms & Ranches 12031 Issaquah-Hobart Rd SE, Issaquah, WA 98027 MoreLess Info
Fox Hollow Family Farm offers a seasonally changing array of activities for visitors to enjoy. The farm offers horseback riding, rides and games, a petting zoo, and a fall festival each year.
25.8 Miles
93% 14 votes
Theaters 206 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 MoreLess Info
Operated by the non-profit organization Olympia Film Society, the Capitol Theater is a cinema focused on bringing the local community independent films. In addition to movies, the theater also hosts occasional live music performances and displays artwork throughout the cinema.
25.9 Miles
94% 158 votes
Parks 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98501 MoreLess Info
Percival Landing is a 3.38-acre waterfront park that sits on the east side of Budd Bay. It's a gathering place for festivals and public celebrations. It's a block from the farmer's market and has a .9 mile boardwalk to view the bay and Olympic Mountains.
25.9 Miles
78% 4610 votes
Music Museums 325 5th Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109 MoreLess Info
The EMP experience starts when you gaze upon the building and builds from there. Pop culture music artifacts are expertly displayed. Try out the sound stage or participate in a camp or workshop to get the full effect of this one of a kind museum.
25.9 Miles
84% 988 votes
Parks 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109 MoreLess Info
Originally built for the 1962 World Fair, the 74-acre Seattle Center is a park, arts, and entertainment center. Though it contains many attractions, it is most famous for The Space Needle.
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