Published for Friday, December 27
While the organized event calendar is a little sparse this weekend, the options are plentiful. Here is a long list of some family-friendly activities to keep kids from age 3 – 93 happy during this extended holiday weekend.
Do the Junior Ranger tasks at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.- Take a guided walk at Wolf Haven International.
- Spot urban wildlife at Capitol Lake.
- Test your family’s knowledge about water consumption at WET Science Center.
- Plan your New Year’s Eve festivities.
- Make crafts at the Hands On Children’s Museum.
- Spend your holiday bonus in downtown Olympia.
- Catch a performance of Harlequin’s Stardust.
- Check off the 10 free activities on the Capitol Campus.
- Circle the rink at Skateland.
- Bowl a strike at Aztec Lanes.
- Bundle up for a bike ride on the Chehalis Western Trail or a nature walk at one of these 6 places.
- Rent kayaks at Tugboat Annie’s and paddle the Puget Sound.
- Perk up with a cup of hot chocolate or a spooky coffee.
- Learn at a local museum.
- Swim indoors.
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