childrens activities: Lacey Children's Entertainment Series - Dragon Theater Puppet Show
- 07/05/11 08:05 AM
Lacey Children's Entertainment Series continues this evening in Huntamer Park with a performance by Dragon Theater Puppet Show - don't you love that name?? Tonight's performance is Rapunzel redeems Rumplestiltskin and it starts at 6:30 PM. Huntamer Park is at the corner of 7th and Woodland Square Loop in Lacey, and there will be plenty of room to set up your lawn chair or spread out a blanket in the grass.
This free entertainment series for kids and families is fun - and today's weather is warm and sunny, so head on out to enjoy a puppet show! See you there! … (2 comments)
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childrens activities: Olympia Family Theater's "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
- 05/25/11 10:56 AM
Olympia Family Theater is presenting performances of "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" through this weekend - and I can't wait to go see the Saturday matinee with my granddaughter!! We checked out the book that the play is based on from the local library, so she is familiar with the story and excited to go see it.
The play will be in the Black Box at Olympia's Washington Center for the Performing Arts at 512 Washington St in downtown Olympia. Performances are at 7 PM May 26-28th plus 2:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday (May 28-29).
So we will … (7 comments)
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childrens activities: Timberland Regional Library - Kids Welcome!!
- 01/31/11 08:38 AM
Timberland Regional Library - kids welcome! On a rainy day, the library can be the perfect place to have fun inside, entertain those restless kids - and read some books. I was lucky enough to grow up with a love of all the magical places and people available inside books, and am happily encouraging that same love of books in my granddaughter.
We usually go to the Lacey, WA branch of Timberland Regional Library, and the children's area is a pretty fascinating place! Kids can play with toys, put together jigsaw puzzles (we did a great big one of … (0 comments)
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childrens activities: Why Yes That IS Play Doh in Our Conference Room
- 09/27/10 10:50 AM
Yes, on any given day you may find play doh in our City Realty office conference room - dinosaurs are particularly popular, though not always recognizable! Perhaps because we are a small office with 6 preschool age kids collectively among our own group we have quite a few toys available to entertain and distract any little visitors.
Legos, stuffed animals, a doll house, a fire truck, puzzles and books galore - no we are not a toy store, we are a real estate office. And wow do those toys come in handy when we are meeting with a young … (2 comments)
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childrens activities: Hands on Childrens Museum in Olympia: Children at Work Having Fun!!
- 06/30/10 10:31 AM
Hands on Childrens Museum in Olympia: Children at work having fun! This museum has so many areas for kids to explore and learn and generally have a ball! The first Friday evening of every month is free admission, and the resulting chaos of happy, busy kids is priceless.
Divided into a number of areas where kids can unleash their creativity, Hands on Childrens Museum includes many real life scenarios for them to experience.
I followed my granddaughter as she made her way to the "garden" where she could "water" vegetables growing in rows, or pick them and load them … (2 comments)
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childrens activities: Remembering my Leafy Green Secret Hideaway!
- 06/21/10 10:44 AM
While I was taking photos of a new listing this morning, I found myself more and more mesmerized by the large tree in the front yard, with the kind of low, plentiful branches that just call out to be climbed! Do kids still climb trees? When I was growing up, we had an enormous maple tree in the front yard with lots of branches low enough to start a climb. I LOVED that tree! It provided me a leafy green draped perch where I could sit, hidden from sight, and daydream.
Once in a while I would get really adventurous … (4 comments)
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childrens activities: When School is Out & the Kids Say They're Bored....
- 06/06/10 08:05 AM
How many days of summer does it usually take before YOUR kids start whining that they're bored & there's nothing to do? Yes, remind them that they can always go straighten up their rooms so you can see that scowl that says "You've gotta be kidding - that's no fun!" Or... how about a treat for them - and you - go see a movie - for FREE!!
Lacey's Regal theaters at Martin Village will be showing family-friendly movies throughout the summer on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 AM (from June 22- August 25). So check out the selection for these movies … (3 comments)
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childrens activities: Wordless Wednesday - Sand Fascination
- 06/02/10 05:17 AM
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childrens activities: Baby Animal Time at Olympia's Lattin Farms
- 04/16/10 10:23 AM
What a fun visit we had yesterday to Lattin's Farm in Olympia!! Springtime is baby animal time and the farm had lots of babies to admire and photograph!
I think that my little granddaughter liked the baby goats best - and I have to admit they were super cute! The littlest ones were fast asleep together under a tree.
The slightly bigger ones were busy chasing each other and playing, and then detouring over to mom for a quick snack!
The floppy ears on these little goats were part of their charm.
There were also baby bunnies, … (12 comments)
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childrens activities: Lacey's Annual Kids Klassic Family Fish-in
- 04/14/10 08:24 AM
If you have kids in the family who love to fish (or if YOU love to fish and want to share that with your kids), then this coming Saturday, April 17th will be right up your alley (or up the creek might be more accurate!).
Lacey Parks Department will preregister kids between the ages of 5 and 14 for this event - and it is free if you already have a fishing rod to bring, or $5.00 if you want to get a rod and reel to use when you get there.
The Fish-in will be at the Woodland Creek Community … (3 comments)
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childrens activities: Lacey Parks Department Offers Lots of Spring Fun!
- 03/13/10 06:35 AM
What do Lacey Family Fish-In, youth ballet classes, Mad Science after school, belly dancing, & A Skagit Valley Tulip & Gardens Tour have in common?? These are some of the many offerings available this spring through Lacey Parks Department.
There truly is something for everyone, whether you have a 2 year old with WAY too much energy, or want to explore a new hobby or exercise class as a retiree. Registration for the classes begins March 20th. at Chinook Middle School from 10 AM til noon, and you can also register by phone or directly at the Parks Department office starting … (0 comments)
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childrens activities: Singing Christmas Trees & Gingerbread Cottages!
- 11/30/09 11:50 AM
Downtown Olympia had the holiday spirit going strong yesterday! There was a holiday parade & Santa Claus - and a singing Christmas tree that delighted the crowd gathered downtown by Sylvester Park.
The display of gingerbread cottages was totally fascinating for young and old - so much creativity and LOTS of gingerbread and candy!
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childrens activities: Hop, Hop, Hopping with Holiday Happenings!!
- 11/28/09 07:15 AM
I think the holiday season is off and running in the Olympia/Lacey area, with so many fun events to share with family and friends!
Lots of bazaars provide unique, handmade treasures for people on your shopping list (or you!) - I attended the annual one at St. Martin's in Lacey yesterday and really enjoyed looking at everything from silk scarves, jewelry, purses and bags, to pickles, jams, garlic sauces and Chehalis melt- in- your- mouth yummy mints. There were toys, table runners, decorations galore - and so many people enjoying shopping for something just a little special!
Tomorrow in downtown Olympia, … (2 comments)
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childrens activities: Imagine a Dazzling Forest of Christmas Trees!!
- 11/20/09 07:13 AM
Don't miss Olympia's annual Christmas Forest with over 50 trees sponsored by local businesses and displaying elegance, clever & unique ideas, sheer beauty - a feast for the senses! This is a community charity event presented by Providence St. Peter Foundation and it runs, this year, from November 26th - December 2nd. at the Red Lion Hotel, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive, Olympia.
It includes musical and dance performances, a kids day with special craft activities, a Santa Breakfast and other special happenings - check www.providence.org/giving for more info. You will marvel at the creativity that goes into these special Christmas trees!
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childrens activities: Sand in the City was a Blast!!
- 08/23/09 09:55 AM
I got to enjoy this year's Sand in the City in Olympia with my son and my little 2 year old granddaughter - & what fun it was! The sand sculptures are just amazing - so much detail and very witty besides!
Everything from scenes out of Madagascar and Ice Age to tugboat eating crabs!
Watching the master sculptors at work was fascinating, too, as they meticulously added detail to their work.
And besides lots of music to enjoy, the Hands on Children's Museum had plenty of craft tables to entice children to make a mosaic necklace or … (4 comments)
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childrens activities: Sand in the City in Olympia This Weekend!
- 08/21/09 12:27 PM
Olympia's 9th annual Sand in the City event is this weekend! Teams sculpt absolutely amazing creations out of sand, all ready to view in the Port Plaza along Budd Inlet. If you enjoyed building sand castles as a child, you will wonder how in the world these elaborate sand sculptures are done!
On Saturday (8/22) from 10 AM til 7 PM you can tour the sculptures and vote for your favorite. There will also be live music, activities and crafts galore for kids including giant sandboxes for them to play in! Then on Sunday from 10 AM til 4 PM it is grandparents day … (0 comments)
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childrens activities: Olympia's Pet Parade!
- 08/12/09 10:58 AM
If you love to see cute pets, cute kids and creative costumes on both, as well as decorated bikes, trikes and wagons - you will LOVE Olympia's annual pet parade happening this coming Saturday! And if you have a cute kid (with or without a cute pet), it is not too late to plan to participate in the parade.
This is the 80th Pet Parade and it is a very cool community event, now sponsored by The Olympian newspaper. Participants don't need to pre-register but should gather in Heritage Park downtown by Capitol Lake for judging between 8:30 and 9:45 before the parade … (2 comments)
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childrens activities: Wordless Wednesday - "Um, Can You Pull Faster?"
- 08/05/09 08:32 AM
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childrens activities: Lacey Rotary 20th Duck Dash
- 06/08/09 07:14 AM
This past Saturday we went to the Lacey Rotary Duck Dash in Tumwater Falls Park & it was a blast! I'm not sure how we managed to have not gone before this year since this is the 20th year it has been held, but I'm glad we got there finally this time. Our almost 2 year old granddaughter thought it was a great idea right from the time we parked and rode on the shuttle bus to the event (actually she has been wanting to ride the bus again ever since!).
The park had games, a giant slide, face painting, … (3 comments)
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childrens activities: Olympia Area Favorites - Gym Jam (Lacey Parks)
- 03/28/09 09:37 AM
If you have any toddlers in your family, check out the Gym Jam program offered through Lacey Parks Department! I got to go visit last week while my granddaughter (19 months old) enjoyed activities, play time with other kids her age & provided grandma with lots of "photo opportunities"!
Gym jam is well organized to keep the kids moving between play time on the mats, slide, crawl thru tunnel, riding toys, "bus" to go inside and regular learning activities. They sang and acted out songs like "Itsy Bitsy Spider" (remember that one??) and "If You're Happy and You Know it ..."; … (0 comments)
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Lacey Children's Entertainment Series continues this evening in Huntamer Park with a performance by Dragon Theater Puppet Show - don't you love that name?? Tonight's performance is Rapunzel redeems Rumplestiltskin and it starts at 6:30 PM. Huntamer Park is at the corner of 7th and Woodland Square Loop in Lacey, and there will be plenty of room to set up your lawn chair or spread out a blanket in the grass.
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