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Celebrate and SPARK! your imagination!

Weekly Programs


WOW: Wee Ones Weekly

WOW's last session before summer is on June 15, 2012 and will return on September 10, 2012.  Keep an eye out for new days/times!

Times: Mondays - Members Only 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
           Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cost:   Members Free!
           $15 per family of 4, $5 for additional siblings.

Drop in and enjoy thematic and musical programs perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups. Program participation includes 30 minutes of exclusive play in the Museum.

No registration required.

Contact Deean Marsh, Program Manager, for more information.

Can't make it to WOW on these days and times? We're considering offering an additional class each week. Take a quick survey to let us know which days and times work best for you.


Sparks

Times: Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cost: Members Free!
$15 per family of 4, $5 per additional siblings.

What sparks your imagination and creativity? Join us every Saturday as Museum staff, artists, and community partners share their spark and provide hands-on opportunities for families to explore art, science, invention, or craft. Watch the sparks fly as we dig into the day's featured activities.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Click On An Upcoming Sparks Theme To Register:

May 19 - Collaborative Painting on Canvas
May 26 - We Are One at the Falling Sun
June 2 - 3D Sculptures with Natural Materials
June 9 - Cat in the Hat with KBTC*
June 23 - Oil Pastel and Water Color Resist 
June 30 - Music and Art with Robin Kuras and Sue Monin

July 14 - 
Superwhy with KBTC*

July 21 
July 28
August 4
August 11 - Dinosaur Train with KBTC*
August 18
August 25
September 8 - Sid the Science Kid with KBTC*
September 15
September 22
September 29

*Select Sparks programs are presented in partnership with KBTC and are funded by a Ready To Learn grant (PR/AWARD No. U295A100025, CFDA No. 84.295A) provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The PBS KIDS logo is a registered mark of PBS and is used with permission.

  
                     

Monthly Programs

                 

Parents' Night Out

Times: Third Friday of every month. 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child, $10 each additional sibling. Members receive a 10% discount.

Do you need a night out? Then let us entertain and play with your children in a safe and fun environment. Sign up for “Parents Night Out” and treat yourself and your kids to some fun. While at the Museum, your child will play games, explore the playscapes, create works of art and enjoy pizza and treats! Ages 3-10 (Must be able to use toilet independently).

Registration is required.  Register early, spots fill up quickly!  For more information please contact Lisa Dorst, Program Manager, at ldorst@playtacoma.org or 253-627-6031.

Click on a date below to register.
May 18, 2012
June 8, 2012
July 20, 2012
August 17, 2012
September 21, 2012 

For Registrations/Reservations:

Call us at 253.627.6031 ext. 236, Wednesday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or email reservations@playtacoma.org.


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Closed Tuesday.

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Monday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 - 10 a.m.

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1501 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402
253.627.6031

             

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