Looking for teen and kid friendly happenings near you? Never be bored with this extensive list of events just for them this March in Tacoma!
PRINCESS PARTY
All princesses and princes in training are invited to our annual Princess Party at Meridian Habitat Park. With a single wave of her magic wand, our Fairy Godmother has transformed the auditorium into a royal ballroom. Come dressed in your favorite royal attire for this enchanting afternoon filled with crafts, story time, and fun games. All royal attendees will receive a gift bag, refreshments, and snacks.
Date: Saturday, March 2
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: MERIDIAN HABITAT PARK, 14422 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98375
More info: All ages. Pre-register online by February 29, 2024, or until filled. Pre-registration required. Tickets are not sold at the door. $12/child. When an event is sold out, please sign up your child to the waitlist. If a cancellation occurs, priority registration will be given to those on the waitlist.
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BRICK BY BRICK LEGO CLUB
Join us every other week for Brick by Brick LEGO Club! Build a LEGO creation around the monthly theme, or free build to your heart's content!
Date: Saturdays, March 2 and March 16
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Moore Branch, 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma WA 98408
More info: All ages, free. No registration required. Please leave your personal LEGOs at home.
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SYMPHONIC METAMORPHOSIS
Experience a night of dynamic transformative repertory with the Tacoma Concert Band, featuring the 2023-24 TCB Student Solo Competition winner, as well as Paul Hindemith's landmark "Symphonic Metamorphosis."
Date: Saturday, March 2
Times: 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM SHOW TIME
Location: PANTAGES THEATER, 901 Broadway #700, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: All ages. Tickets are FREE for patrons 18 years and under!* You must visit the Box Office in person to receive this free ticket offer. Tickets starting at $20.50.
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STORYTIME FOR LITTLE SPARK PLUGS
ACM welcomes toddlers and their caregivers for our brand new, in-person Storytime for Little Spark Plugs! Join us to meet new friends, enjoy interactive stories and action songs, and play in ACM’s hands-on Family Zone. This program will take place in-person at the Museum on the first Tuesday of every month.
Date: Tuesday, March 5
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: LEMAY - AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM, 2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
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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: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Bay Terrace, 2550 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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UP AND ATOM: LIBRARY PROGRAM
Experience the excitement of Up and Atom STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Days in collaboration with the Tacoma Public Library. Engage in a variety of hands-on STEAM and craft activities during this workshop. Children, aged 5-12, are invited to delve into the world of an artist, learn about their creations, and explore their creative skills by crafting their own artwork. All necessary materials are supplied, and everyone is encouraged to participate in this inclusive and entertaining event!
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Wednesday, March 6 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Moore Branch
Saturday, March 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Swasey Branch
Saturday, March 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Fern Hill
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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: Wednesdays, March 6 and March 20
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: PenMet Parks Office, 5717 Wollochet Dr., Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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FREE NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS AT TAM
Tacoma Art Museum is open late and FREE to the community every Thursday, 5 – 8 pm! Neighborhood Nights offer us the space to build programs with community partners, artists, scholars, and entertainers. Stop by TAM Cafe for a bite or a drink before enjoying exhibitions, artmaking in TAM Studio, or a special program. Thursday evenings at the Tacoma Art Museum are the perfect time to bring your friends, family, or a date to enjoy art.
Experience YOUR Museum.
Date: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: TACOMA ART MUSEUM, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: All ages, admission is FREE
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FIRST THURSDAY TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
The first Thursday of the month is teen movie night at University Place! Enjoy free snacks and a showing of The Marvels. The extremely powerful Carol Danvers finds her fate inexplicably intertwined with two younger women, Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau. The three headstrong and independent women must then learn to work together and overcome their personal shortcomings to protect the universe from harm. Rated PG-13. Runtime: 105 minutes.
Date: Thursday, March 7
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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TEEN TIME: THE READING ROOM
Welcome to The Reading Room! Bring a restful end to a hectic day. In this quiet “book club” relax with us and read a quick book, play Switch cozy games, make art with drawing tablets, listen to music, or watch a film. New activities monthly, and sensory calming kits provided!
Date: Tuesday, March 12
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Moore Branch, 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma WA 98408
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PODCAST CAFÉ
Create your very own podcast from concept to download. This monthly group gathers to share ideas, collaborate and network. It can be joined at any time and is open to podcasters and storytellers ages 12 and up. Led by Digital Media Lab instructor John Hargis, topics covered can include best practices for setting up your own recording space, developing compelling content from episode to episode, and a careful analysis of what makes some of today's podcasts so engaging and popular.
Date: Tuesday, March 12
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Online
More info: Ages 12+
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FAMILY STEAM DAYS: CUSTOM CUTOUTS
Join Museum educators to learn more about automotive design by creating 3D sculptures of iconic vehicles from the Museum’s collection.
Date: Saturday, March 16
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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CLASSICS IV: TRANSFORMATION
Elfriede Andrée’s First Symphony, from which the Intermezzo is extracted, is likely the earliest symphony written by a Swedish woman. One continuous piece, Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto diverged from typical concertos of its day that were separated into distinct movements. The four notes that open Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony (the “fate motive”) are perhaps music history’s most iconic motif.
Location: PANTAGES THEATER, 901 Broadway #700, Tacoma, WA 98402
Date: Wednesday, March 16
Time: 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM SHOW TIME
More info: All Ages, tickets starting at $28.00
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FAMILY & BABYSITTERS MEET UP (FORMERLY BABYSITTERS CLUB)
Are you a parent in search of the ideal babysitter to care for your precious little ones? Perhaps you're a caring and experienced babysitter eager to find the perfect family to work with? Look no further! Join us for a fun and unique event that brings parents and babysitters together for a delightful day of bonding, open playtime, and circle introductions.
Date: Sunday, March 17
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place, WA, 98466
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FAMILY STORY TIME
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.
Date: Wednesday, March 20
Time: 11:15 - 12:15 PM
Location: Steilacoom Library, 2950 Steilacoom Boulevard, Steilacoom, WA, 98388
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TEEN OPEN STUDIO
The Teen Open Studio is a groundbreaking initiative that invites teenagers to delve into the world of artmaking on the third Thursday of the month. The event happens during the Neighborhood Nights – which offers free admission to TAM from 5-8 pm. The project is a unique space for young minds to explore their creativity, connect with peers, and embrace the joy of self-expression. The schedule provides an array of hands-on art-making activities. Every session, from painting and drawing to crafts, is a chance to discover new techniques and mediums.
Date: Thursday, March 21
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: TACOMA ART MUSEUM, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
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ILUMINATE
Audiences will see dancers in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits performing dynamic routines and illusions on a darkened stage. It’s a show that’s completely unique to our brand and incomparable to any other dance performance.
iLuminate is the brainchild of Miral Kotb, a woman whose true passions in life are dance and software engineering. In 2009, Miral combined her two passions to create our patented iLuminate technology, the tool that enables performers, choreographers, engineers, technicians, stylists and artistic directors to produce explosive performances with customized wireless lighting programs. The results are extraordinary lighting effects choreographed with phenomenal dance moves that take viewers on an exhilarating ride.
Date: Sunday, March 24
Time: 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM SHOW TIME
Location: FEDERAL WAY PAEC, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way, WA 98003
More info: All Ages, Tickets starting at $44.00
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LOTR DAY
Join us for a showing of The Fellowship of the Ring to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the book! Write your name in Elvish and make a craft while you watch the movie and enjoy a snack.
Date: Monday, March 25
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Summit Library, 5107 112th Street East, Tacoma, WA, 98446
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READ TO A DOG
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills. Simple crafts, games, and coloring pages while you wait.
Date: Monday, March 25
Time: 5:15 - 6:15 PM
Location: University Place Library, 3609 Market Place West, Suite 100, University Place, WA, 98466
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THE REPTILE LADY - MEET AND SKETCH
Join April Jackson for an up close and personal tour of the reptile kingdom with a fun twist for those who want to put their artistic skills to the test! For ages 12 and up! Registration Required!
Date: Tuesday, March 26
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Graham Library, 9202 224th Street East, Graham, WA, 98338
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STEPPING OUT: BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Go BEHIND THE CURTAIN for a sneak peek of an entertaining informative and FREE preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP Mainstage productions! Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our costumes, makeup, set, music and rehearsal hours all come together to make up one of our TMP Mainstage productions. Hosted by TMP’s Managing Artistic Director Jon Douglas Rake and cast members.
This preview also serves to assist parents in educating their children about an upcoming theater-going experience as a whole. Every BEHIND THE CURTAIN! at TMP is on Sunday, the week prior to the opening of each Mainstage show, at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.
Date: Saturday, March 30
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE, 7116 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
More info: All Ages
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