Community celebrations, partnerships and special events allow the Children's Museum of Tacoma to throw open its doors and reach beyond its walls to bring the power of play to the entire community.

Come see us at the Tacoma Farmer's Market and Playground Express family concerts in Wright Park.

Play for free with Market Play Days and Free Fridays.

Join Museum members, supporters and your neighbors at the Power of Play Lunch.

The Children's Museum of Tacoma will be offering fun, hands-on activities at these upcoming community events:

Playing at Mary Bridge

Through Museum activity kits, all usable from the hospital beds, and trained volunteers who play with children and bring the kits to life, this program allows hospital staff to focus on their medical duties while making a child's stay more playful. Children cared for at Mary Bridge also receive a Family Play Pass to the Children's Museum.


Playing at Mary Bridge is made possible through the generous donation of attendees at the Museum's Power of Play Lunch.

Children's Museum of Tacoma around Town: Fall & Winter


Zoo Boo
October 20 & 21, 2007 Check back for Fall 2008 dates.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The red wolf, which Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has helped bring back from near extinction, is the star of this year's Zoo Boo. The Children's Museum of Tacoma will be at the Zoo with activities and treats. Come visit us!

Model Train Festival
December 29 & 30, 2007, 10 am to 3 pm Check back for Winter 2008 dates.
Washington State History Museum
Come see the Washington State History Museum's wide range of model trains. The Children's Museum will be on board offering playful opportunities for even the littlest visitors. Hear a train tale, play in a box car and create a zoo train.

Asia Pacific Cultural Center's New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 9, 2008, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Check back for Winter 2009 dates.
http://asiapacificculturalcenter.org
Come celebrate Asia Pacific cultures in our community! Enjoy entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, food and vendor wares. Stop by the Children's Museum of Tacoma's table for some fun, hands-on activities!
Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall

Children's Museum of Tacoma around Town: Spring & Summer

Summer Events

Find us during the summer at events like Proctor Arts Fest, Tacoma Farmer's Market Kids' Days, Showcase Tacoma, the Garden Show and more!


Armed Forces Day
May 17, 2008; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Join us at Ft. Lewis, Cowan Stadium as we celebrate Armed Forces Day with family-friendly hands-on activities.

Children's Pavillion: Pt. Defiance Flower & Garden Show
June 6-8, 2008
Pt. Defiance Flower & Garden Show
The Children's Pavilion offers playful interactive exhibits with hands-on and take-home projects for children aged 2 –12 and their families to learn about plants and farming. Admission to the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Show is FREE for children under 12 with an accompanying adult.

The Children's Pavilion is presented by the Children's Museum of Tacoma in collaboration with the Tacoma Garden Club, the Pierce County Master Gardeners, the Tahoma Audubon Society, Clover Park Technical College Horticulture, Sam's Critter Eater and Pierce County Bee Keepers.

Tall Ships
July 3, 5, 6, & 7, 2008; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tall Ships Tacoma
Join us at the Foss Waterway Seaport as buccaneers and their mates fold and decorate special pirate hats or medallions. Early birds can also create a letterboxing journal and pick up some tips to start honing their navigational skills.

Proctor Arts Fest
August 2, 2008; 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Kids Fest
Join us at the 12th annual festival in the streets of the historic Proctor District in Tacoma's North End. Visit our table at the Kids Fest!

Showcase Tacoma
August 8-9, 2008
Expand. Explore. Explode.
Join us at the 3rd annual event which features the exploding local and regional arts scene! Enjoy visual and performing art exhibits and demonstrations, art installations, and performance activities for people of all ages! Visit our table for hands-on fun and family friendly art exploration.
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