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Best Kid Friendly Places PNW guide

Top 6 locations in Washington

by
Tara Shepson
Live update: Updated May 5, 2022

1. Maris Farms

25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Buckley, WA 98321, USA

pumpkin patch

tulips

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tara Shepson
So much fun! One fee for admission and kids can do all the activities. Zip Lines, Ropes Course, Slides, Play Area, Cow Train, Hayrides, Bounce Area, and much more! Several food and snack stands. There’s even a beer garden for the grown ups. Open for Tulips in spring, pumpkins in fall.
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2. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA

zoo

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tara Shepson
One of our favorite places. So many animals (polar bears, musk ox, arctic fox, gibbons, tigers, elephant, clouded leopards) and a cool new aquarium featuring hammerhead sharks & rays. Food court, picnic area, gift shop, kids zone, petting zoo, antique carousel. Definitely worth having a membership if you live in Pierce County.
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3. Children’s Museum of Tacoma

1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
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Super fun for kids 10 and under. There are climbing areas, water play areas, an art room, and more. They also offer reasonably priced birthday parties. Admission is by donation.
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4. Skateworld Tacoma

2101 Mildred St W, Fircrest, WA 98466, USA
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tara Shepson
Good old fashioned roller rink. Great snack bar. Friendly and welcoming ambiance.
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5. Defy Tacoma

1680 S Mildred St, Tacoma, WA 98465, USA
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
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Trampoline park and more! Trampolines, ball pits, zip lines. Jump away all that energy!
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6. Pantages Theater

901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
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Tara Shepson
Mini Maestros is a monthly event for kids put on by the Tacoma Symphony. Arrive early to try out instruments at the instrument “petting zoo.” This was such a fun way to introduce my little one to they symphony and musical instruments. The theater is absolutely gorgeous. The shows are approximately one hour in length. No snack stand so if your little one is a snacker like mine, throw some in your bag. Food and drink are allowed in the theater.
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