You are invited to the City of Lacey’s Annual Children’s Day on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Huntamer Park. “We love children’s day. It’s a free event,” says City of Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation Supervisor Jeannette Sieler. Local businesses, service groups, and nonprofits join the City for a day of fun, engaging activities, and awareness of community services. This year, the theme is “All Things Video Games” and encourages kids to get into the games and away from the screens. The City of Lacey is especially grateful to Molina Health Care as the presenting sponsor.
All ages can have a grand time at Children’s Day. From inflatables to a Mario-style obstacle course, kids will have a chance to use their legs and arms, rather than a controller! They can try jousting, dancing in the dance dome, and lots of other ways to get moving. In years past, themes included bugs and dinosaurs. “We want to offer what’s currently popular,” says Jeanette.
What Will Kids Get to Do at Lacey’s Children’s Day?
Kids can take a turn at various games with giveaways, get their face painted, and build with LEGOs. They can take a silly picture in a photo booth, test their skills at ring toss, and watch wrestling demonstrations. Did we mentioned playing with giant Connect Four, giant Jenga, and Tetris? Maybe make a robot, paint a wooden Mario Cart car, play in the arcade, or get a free book to take home? The day will include Makey Makey computer-based circuit games and STEAM crafts like making paper helicopters. The list continues to grow and more activities are in the works.
Youth Event in Lacey Includes New Kids Market
New this year at Lacey’s Children’s Day is a Children’s Entrepreneurial Market. Young CEOs are encouraged to display their talents in cooking, crafting, baking, or offering products and services. It is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity for kids to launch their own business on that day. The market is designed to give space to creative minds to build confidence, interact with the public, and build business skills. This national program, Children’s Entrepreneur Market, is new for the City of Lacey. It brings a new level of engagement and excitement for everyone.
Parents can support their young business owners and release control, but they are encouraged to let their kids talk with customers, answer questions, and handle money. All food prep and serving must also be done by the child. The focus is truly on the youth. “Whether your child is just getting started or already has a growing side hustle, the Children’s Entrepreneur Market is a celebration of young talent and big dreams,” notes the City of Lacey.
To participate, you must pre-register. Spots are limited, so sign up here today!
Here’s the growing list of activity booths for Children’s Day:
North Thurston Public Schools
The Little Gym of Olympia
Olympia Wrestling Club
Lacey Fire District 3
Little Flowers Early Learning
Lacey Police Department
Momentum Dance
South Sound Reading Foundation
Insert Coin Olympia
Olympia Church of Christ
Therapeutic Beginnings
City of Lacey Public Works
Caring Hearts 4 Paws
Timberland Regional Library/Lacey Love to Read
The Learning Experience
Red Robin
River Ridge Robotics Team
Seattle Children’s Olympia Clinic
ACS Relay for Life of Thurston County
Bricks 4 Kidz
Sport Clips
ESD 113 Early Learning Program, Head Start
US Martial Arts Center
GraceWorks Church
Busy Bee Automotive
1st Security Bank
Darcy Guyant, author
Fantasia Twirling Corps
Hands On Children’s Museum
Thurston County Public Health & Social Services – Parent Child Health Division
Food vendors at Lacey’s Children’s Day:
Chick-fil-A
Baskin Robbins ice cream
Freezy Treats
Yuma Sips with fancy lemonade, soda and cotton candy
Plus, burgers, fries, hot dogs, grilled cheese and more.
Rain or Shine, Join the Fun for Children’s Day
“Join us for a creative activity or craft and enjoy the day,” says Jeanette. The City of Lacey keeps a full calendar of activities and events for the whole community. For a list of upcoming events visit the City of Lacey website.
Children’s Day
October 4
11 a.m. to 2 p.m
Huntamer Park
618 Woodland Square Loop, Lacey
Sponsored
