Looking for ways to spend family time during the New Year? Never be bored with this extensive list of family friendly events this January in Tacoma!
TUESDAYS AT THE BAY
Stop by Bay Terrace each Tuesday for one of our weekly programs, or a cup of coffee!
Tuesdays at the Bay includes free employment and education resources for adults and teens at “The Hub,” the Fresh Express Farmers Market, Community Café, and Club Z Tutoring for K-12 kids and teens. You don’t have to live at Bay Terrace to attend, all are welcome!
Date: Tuesday, January 2
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Bay Terrace, 2550 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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AFTER THE BELL KIDS’ CLUB
Join us right after school for After the Bell Kids Club. Play games, relax with some art, work on homework, or just hang out with your friends! No registration required.
Date: Tuesday, January 2
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Moore Branch, 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma WA 98408
More info: Suitable for grades 6-8 and grades 9-12
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CRAZY 8S BEDTIME MATH CLUB
An After-School Math Club Like No Other! Join Bedtime Math's Crazy 8s, where you'll build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...It's a totally NEW kind of math club. You’ll get to do mischief-making activities, like Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion and Toilet Paper Olympics, and you’ll get to take home some cool gadgets, too.
Dates: Tuesday, January 2 and Tuesday, January 16
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: WHEELOCK LIBRARY, 3722 N 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
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TEEN LATE NITE @ YMCA MORGAN CENTER
Every Friday, teens in grades 6-12 are invited to attend Late Nite at select YMCA community centers for FREE.
Date: Tuesday, January 2
Time: 5:00 - 9:30 PM
Locations: Gordon (Sumner), Haselwood (Silverdale), Lakewood, Morgan (Tacoma), and Tom Taylor (Gig Harbor) Family YMCAs
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TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Are you a teen or know someone looking to get involved, have some fun, and make a difference? Join the Teen Advisory Committee! Our Teen Advisory Committee is a committee of local Middle and High School students that partner with PenMet Parks to help plan and execute events and other recreation opportunities for local teens! The Teen Advisory Committee meets twice monthly on Wednesdays. Please contact Brycen Toney to get involved! (253) 649-0351 or btoney@penmetparks.org
Date: Wednesday, January 3
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: PenMet Parks Office, 5717 Wollochet Dr., Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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FIRSTH THURSDAY TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
The first Thursday of the month is teen movie night at University Place! Enjoy free snacks and a showing of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City. Yet when a horde of sinister mutants begins to wreak havoc, the city must learn to rely on the turtles if they are to be saved. Rated PG, runtime 99 minutes.
Date: Thursday, January 4
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: University Place Library, Meeting Room, 3609 Market Place West, Suite 100, University Place, WA, 98466
More info: Suitable for teens (ages 13-18)
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LIVE MUSIC AT SPANISH BALLROOM - AMELIA DAY & THE CLOVES
Coming off the release of her debut EP, "Eastward of Eden," singer-songwriter Amelia Day is excited to share the folk-rock originals and covers that have found her a devoted PNW audience! Splitting her time between Nashville and her hometown Sumner, Amelia is excited to be back in Washington and joining forces with The Cloves as her backing band. The group's unique sound, which features Wurlitzer, cello, and lush 3-part harmonies, packed their headlining Spanish Ballroom and Triple Door shows this winter!
Date: Thursday, January 4
Time: 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM SHOW TIME
Location: MCMENAMINS SPANISH BALLROOM, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: All Ages, tickets starting at $10.00
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KIDS PENGUIN PAINTING CLASS
Get the kids ready to paint! This cute penguin painting is great for all ages!
Date: Friday, January 5
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Craft Theory, 11116 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499
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IN-STORE KIDS WORKSHOPS @ HOME DEPOT
All kids get to keep their craft, and receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin.
Date: Saturday, January 6
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
More info: Walk-in, registration not required.
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MOMMY & ME YOGA
Join us for a fun and relaxing Mommy & Me Yoga session! Spend quality time with your little one while enjoying the benefits of yoga. Our experienced instructor will guide you through gentle yoga poses suitable for both moms and kids. It's a great way to bond, improve flexibility, and find inner peace. No previous yoga experience is required. Don't forget to bring your own yoga mat and comfortable clothing. Come and join us for a rejuvenating session of Mommy & Me Yoga!
Date: Saturday, January 6
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: 4927 North Pearl Street, Ruston, WA
More info: $15 to join (including the little one), space is very limited! Sign up through Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
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PRESCHOOL DRIVE-IN MOVIE
Preschoolers are invited to decorate their own cardboard box car, and then enjoy a short film while sitting in their new rides! All supplies are provided. Space and supplies are limited. Please register to ensure a spot. This activity is recommended for ages 3-5.
Date: Saturday, January 6
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: FERN HILL LIBRARY, 765 S 84th St, Tacoma, WA 98444
More info: Free, all ages
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PLU TRAIL WALKING MOAI WITH BLUE ZONES PROJECT PARKLAND-SPANAWAY
Make walking a weekly rhythm by joining our Walking Moai! Lace up your sneakers and get ready to explore the PLU Trail. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and improve your well-being.
Date: Sunday, January 7
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Meets outside of Olson Auditorium at Pacific Lutheran Univeristy, PLU Trail, 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447
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KIDS SNOWMAN PAINTING
A Cool chilly snowman for the road! This Chilly season theres a bunch of people and kids out in the snow. Here at Craft theory we love a good snowman, so we bring to you our kids Snowman painting. This painting is best to bring the kids! It is a 1 hour painting class all materials are included.
Date: Thursday, January 11
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: CRAFT THEORY, 11116 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE REDD DOG, U-POUR IT PUB
Audrey Collins plays solo her favorite Classic Rock, Country and Pop songs for this family friendly establishment. Come enjoy the live music, great food/drinks and company at the Tacoma location.
Date: Thursday, January 11
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: The Redd Dog, 2805 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
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LIVE MUSIC AT SPANISH BALLROOM - CARRIESA WITH VICTORIA FRAGOSO & VNTA
Based in Houston, TX, Carriesa is on the rise as an acclaimed and talented R&B/Soul & EDM artist, songwriter, and producer. Carriesa embarked on her musical voyage of artistic discovery as a youngster, growing up listening to a variety of musicians and genres that have played an influential role in shaping her signature sound. Local singer-songwriter Victoria Fragoso is a piano-based artist who appeals to fans of Vanessa Carlton, Ben Folds, and Regina Spektor. VNTA is an R&B/Rock duo based in Tacoma, Washington. Guitarist Kramer Foreman and vocalist Annika Fraga are the artists behind this unique, powerful sound.
Date: Thursday, January 11
Time: 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM SHOW TIME
Location: MCMENAMINS SPANISH BALLROOM, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: All ages, tickets starting at $15.00
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PLAY TO LEARN @ ASIA PACIFIC CULTURAL CENTER
Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjoy together! Now offered at 8 community locations throughout Pierce County. Made possible by Tacoma Creates. Learn more at greentrike.org/play-to-learn.
Date: Friday, January 12
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Where: Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
More info: Ages 6 and under with an adult. Free. No registration is required. Drop in and check in upon arrival.
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PROCTOR FARMERS’ MARKET
A monthly market presented by the City of Tacoma and Pierce County’s Agriculture Program. Every second Saturday at Proctor district. Live music, free to attend and all ages!
Date: Saturday, January 13
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: North 27th and North Proctor Streets, Tacoma, WA 98401
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DIVERGENT BONDS - NEURODIVERGENT MEET UP
Welcome to Divergent Bonds! A place where neurodivergent people can meet up. Join us at the Puyallup Public Library (324 S Meridian) for an exciting in-person event. This meetup is a fantastic opportunity for neurodivergent individuals to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, or have any other neurodivergent traits, this event is for you. We'll have engaging discussions, interactive activities, and a welcoming environment where you can be yourself. Don't miss out on this chance to meet like-minded individuals and build lasting connections. We can't wait to see you there!
The meeting host will be Chante Anderson. Chante is a fellow neurodivergent individual that is wanting to create a safe and welcoming environment for neurodivergent individuals to make connections with one another in the community and potentially even build frienships.
Date: Saturday, January 13
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Puyallup Public Library, 324 South Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371
More info: Free, all ages
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MONSTER JAM
Experience full-throttle family fun at Monster Jam®, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching your favorites like the legendary Grave Digger®, mighty Megalodon® and more show off crazy skills, massive stunts and all-out racing. Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets!™
Date: Saturday, January 13
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
More info: tickets starting at $30.00
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MY FIRST DIY TOOLBOX - LOWE’S BUILD AND GROW
Mark your calendars for our upcoming in-store and online DIY-U by Lowe’s workshops. Register and join us as our DIY experts lead you through popular home projects.
Date: Saturday, January 20
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Lowe’s, 2701 SOUTH ORCHARD STREET, Tacoma WA 98406
How: Reserve a spot online.
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FAMILY STEAM DAYS: DERBY DAY
Design, assemble, and test out your own pinewood derby car before racing against other Museum visitors on ACM’s full-length Pinewood Derby track located in the Family Zone. Learn insider tips (and a bit about physics) as you work to make your pinewood car as fast as possible by increasing potential energy and reducing friction.
Date: Saturday, January 20
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: LEMAY - AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM, 2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
More info: All ages. On the third Saturday of each month, you and your child, grandchild, or family can spend quality time together exploring activities available in the Education Studio and Family Zone. Family STEAM Days are free for ACM Members and is also included with Museum admission. Museum visitors age 18 and under receive FREE admission on Family STEAM Days.
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SKY & SEA
One of our favorite things? Taking care of the Earth and this beautiful Puget Sound region we call home. Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich’s expansive and moving Postcards from the Sky opens this program, which then features four outstanding local percussionists in Viet Cuong’s concerto for percussion quartet, Re(new)al, inspired by the renewable power of hydro, wind and solar energy. Debussy’s iconic La Mer, arranged by Marlijn Helder for chamber orchestra closes the program. We are delighted to collaborate with local organizations doing great work in our communities to combat the effects of pollution and climate change. Stay tuned for opportunities to connect with Tacoma Tree Foundation and Communities for a Healthy Bay around this concert.
Dates/Times: Saturday, January 20, 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 21, 2:00 PM
Location: SCHNEEBECK CONCERT HALL, 1567-1625 N Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98416
More info: tickets starting at $30.00
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AFTER SCHOOL HANGOUT
Enjoy games, crafts and meet new friends after school. For elementary age, tweens, and teens. We'll be meeting in the kids' area of the Parkland Spanaway Library for games, craft, STEAM, fun and snacks! Come join us!
Date: Tuesday, January 23
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, 98444
More info: Suitable for ages 5-18
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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2024 WORLD TOUR
Where, WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!? happens all the time! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN! See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they DRIBBLE, SPIN, SLAM, and DUNK their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals! You'll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and BIG LAUGHS with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement!
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: ACCESSO SHOWARE CENTER, 625 W James St, Kent, WA 98032
More info: All ages, starting at $38.00
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TET 2024: YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Come and celebrate Tet with the Vietnamese community! Tet celebrates the new year and also marks the beginning of spring. It is FREE to the community. Come and pick out a lucky money envelope, and enjoy a variety of performances and delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, 1721 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
More info: All ages, free
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JUNIE B.'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL
A self-appointed expert on all things first grade, Junie B. is determined to write the ultimate guide – JUNIE B.’S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL. As she deals with writer’s block and constantly getting into trouble, Junie B. quickly realizes that she still has a lot to learn.
Dates: Saturday, January 27 - Sunday, February 4
Location: TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE, 7116 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
More info: All ages, starting at $12.00. Rated G - Appropriate for all ages.
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KIDS DESIGN GLASS
Museum of Glass has been creating works of art designed by children as part of Kids Design Glass™ program since 2004. It's easy to participate! Kids 12 and under from anywhere in the world can work with an adult to fill out the application form, create their unique design, and submit a photo or scan of both to the email address below. Then wait to see if your submission is selected and tune in to see the winning design created by the Museum's Hot Shop Team.
Date: Sunday, January 28
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: MUSEUM OF GLASS, 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: Suitable for kids 12 and under, tickets starting at $12.00, https://www.museumofglass.org/kids-design-glass
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