Family events in Lacey, WA

A playful plaza pop-up centers on bubbles, offering hands-on activities to try giant soap spheres, bubbles you can hold, and even square-shaped creations. WET Science Center educators will be in the East Bay Public Plaza to guide the fun.

Experience interactive Indigenous storytelling with Itsa Shash at Hands On Children's Museum. An Indipino multidisciplinary artist with ancestry in Indeh Apache, Nahua, Chichimeca, and Filipino communities, he has shared stories and music at schools and community gatherings around the country since early childhood. This program invites participation, celebrates culture, strengthens community, and passes along wisdom and joy. The event is presented by the Nisqually Indian Tribe, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Marking its ninth edition, this jazz gathering at Yelm City Park welcomes families and offers a warm, cozy feel. Unwind to live performances by jazz groups while enjoying views of Mount Rainier. There is no cost to attend. Bring blankets and a picnic if you like, or choose from on-site food vendors, and a beer and wine garden will be available. The laid back setting aims to put everyone in a vacation frame of mind. Visitors traveling from out of town can consider the local Prairie Hotel for upscale lodging.

Presented by the City of Lacey, this night market turns the city into an open air celebration with DJ-driven music, buzzing food trucks, and local businesses showcasing their goods. This edition spotlights KPop, bringing high energy beats alongside street eats and shopping. Families can settle in while kids explore, and cultural theme nights help bring neighbors together. It is all ages, family friendly, and free to attend, with more vendors, bigger themes, and extra summertime energy this season.

Families visiting Hands On Children's Museum can receive neurodiversity affirming guidance from parent educator and coach Beth Kim in the Acorn classroom. This support is available during Sunday Sensory Friendly time as well as on First Friday Nights. Access is included with museum admission or membership.

Lacey in Tune brings a free, all-ages outing to Huntamer Park with food trucks, live music, and a movie. 13 Til Midnight, a Taylor Swift tribute band, performs songs spanning eras and albums, from chart favorites to deeper cuts. The lineup also features a screening of Zootopia 2, rated PG.

Discover a lively community market at McLane Grange where more than twenty vendors gather for a craft and swap meet. Shop a mix of vintage finds, new items, and well cared for preowned goods, along with tables full of jigsaw puzzles, baked treats, and garden plant starts, with heirloom tomato varieties among them. Parking is plentiful for an easy visit.

The Parrot Ambassadors offer a lively encounter that highlights how parrots impact our planet. These birds take flight overhead, share gentle beak kisses, skate on tiny wheels, mimic speech, help out by recycling, and reveal even more clever behaviors. This program is presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry.

This event explores the world of fractals, patterns that repeat at many scales, from the branching of trees to the spirals of galaxies. It highlights how investigating these shapes can deepen understanding of weather, turbulence, and the brain. Attendees engage with the topic through games, creative crafts, and a computer simulation that brings fractals to life.

Blueberry Cobbler Days turns the farm into a summertime celebration of everything blueberry. Enjoy just-picked fruit and a variety of blueberry-inspired sweets while exploring a full day of family-friendly fun across the grounds. If you are only stopping in for food and the Country Store, you can browse fresh berries, tasty treats, and other farm staples without paying admission. For the complete experience, an activity wristband unlocks close encounters with baby animals, blueberry jam making demonstrations, a new giant bubble station, a blueberry-themed bobber pond for fishing, wagon rides around the farm, and trips on the Lil’ Red Express, along with the familiar farm attractions.

Pokémon fans can connect with fellow trainers for friendly battles, card trading, and new friendships. Spend time sharpening strategies, expanding a collection, and sharing tips with people who love the game.

Settle in at the library for a summer series that blends fantasy, adventure, and plenty of laughs in a cool, family friendly setting. This installment features The Water Horse, where a boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into an extraordinary sea creature, telling a warm story of friendship and wonder. The movie is free and popcorn is provided. Families, kids, grandparents, and movie lovers of all ages are welcome. Presented with support from Kanopy, which offers streaming at no cost with a library card, and thanks to the Friends of the Lacey Library. Film selections are subject to change based on availability.

Night 4 of Yelm Movies in the Park brings Pixar’s Ratatouille to Longmire Park. This free community movie night welcomes all ages. Concessions will be available, including the Lions Burger, so guests can enjoy a bite while Remy the rat brings humor and heart to the big screen. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a relaxed evening under the stars in Yelm.

A monthly social night in Glymm Mere features youth and family activities along with games suitable for all ages. Children are encouraged to attend, and participants are welcome to bring sewing and other in progress projects to work on, as well as friends. Newcomers are especially welcome, with opportunities to ask questions and receive help getting oriented to the Barony and the SCA. Garb is not required.

Part of the Lacey in Tune series at Huntamer Park, this program features Angel Ocasio, a nationally recognized physical comedian. His high-spirited set blends playful antics with magic, juggling, and interactive moments for a lighthearted performance suited to families and fun for all ages. With the series offering free entertainment, it is an easy option for budget-friendly fun or a relaxed date night.

Settle in for a sweet baby storytime featuring simple stories, gentle bounces, lively music, and relaxed play, designed for infants and caregivers who take part together. Older siblings are welcome, but the activities are tailored for little ones from birth to 18 months.

Part of the Lacey in Tune series at Huntamer Park, known for free, family friendly entertainment, this performance spotlights Lindsay Quella Kara, an indie musician from the Pacific Northwest. She debuted with a co-written track in 2020 and released a second single in fall 2024. Now collaborating with fellow artists in Portland studios, her intuitive songwriter sound blends Americana with reflective folk and roots, accented by pop and soul. A multimedia artist, she uses her voice and grounded presence to spark connection, deepen relationships, and share genuine expression. Influences from the natural world and small town living shape her original songs, which trace her personal journey.

Settle in at Café Elite Coffee Company in Lacey for Rock Painting with Kira, a relaxed and welcoming gathering for every age and skill level. For $10, participants receive a rock to decorate, paint pens, and all the supplies needed, and the finished creation is yours to take home. Enjoy a friendly coffeehouse atmosphere with easy conversation and plenty of creativity. Make a keepsake, craft a small gift, or simply enjoy an evening connecting with others.

Enjoy an hour at the library in a calm, sensory friendly setting focused on open play and easy social time. Children from birth to age 6 and their caregivers are welcome. The program is designed to support families who may face challenges accessing other library services and Early Learning programs. Staff will open the doors one hour before the library opens so participants can enter early. This event is a collaboration with South Sound Parent To Parent.

Encounter birds of prey up close with The Falconer. Learn about the centuries old tradition of falconry and how raptors contribute to the natural world. Sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited and supported by the City of Olympia.

Find great deals for growing families at this pop-up resale, featuring a wide selection of gently loved and new kids and maternity items in Thurston County. Shoppers can save 50 to 90 percent off typical retail prices during the public sale. Early shopping opportunities are available with a ticket. Sellers are invited to consign their children’s outgrown items, earn money, and enjoy first access to shop as a special perk.

This lively session features stories, music, movement, and rhymes that build early literacy skills, followed by an activity or play time. It is designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 18 months to 5 years, and older or younger siblings are welcome to attend.