AUG

11–13

Get your weekend on

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but we’ve just rounded up our best ideas for the last days of summer. Gulp! So we are making the most of it, picking blueberries, bouncing our hearts out and wandering among the blooms. On top of all that, check out our top picks for this weekend right here. Plus, save an hour for a romp on the playground of the week.

— Nancy Chaney, out + about editor

ALL OF NANCY’S PICKS ►

Make the most of summer’s last weeks

Our top ideas to pack in summer fun while you still can.

Endless summer ►

5 extraordinary hikes to mountain lakes

Follow these trails to pick berries and dip toes in a gorgeous alpine lake.

Great lake hikes ►

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All Together Now for Summer Reading

Visit your Pierce County Library, pick up a reading log, check out some books, find fun events and join the Summer Reading program.

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Kick into action with the YMCA

Soccer kids stretch their legs and their limits. Players learn teamwork fundamentals and improve motor skills while building endurance and focus.

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6 things to do with the family

1. Head north or head south, either way you’ll find boot-kickin’ county-fair fun. (THROUGH SUN.)

2. Grab some low back chairs and enjoy a warm summer night at an outdoor movie — you can arrive by boat for one! (FRI.–SAT.)

3. Stroll and read on sweet story walks in lovely parks all around town. (SAT.–SUN.)

4. Fab community fests feature fun with basset hounds, bounce houses and a chicken-wing-eating contest! (SAT.)

5. Celebrate Native cultures with shopping, art activities and performances at a free family fest. (SAT.)

6. Take your Lego lover to geek out over life-size models, hands-on attractions and all things Lego at Brick Fest Live. (SAT.—SUN.)

FULL CALENDAR ►

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IN THE SPIRIT Arts and Northwest Native Festival

Aug. 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market and Northwest Native Festival is an annual celebration of Native American arts and culture.

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Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ at The 5th

One of the most successful Disney musicals of all time returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre.

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Win a family membership to KidsQuest Children’s Museum

Learn by playing! Enter for a chance to win a year-long membership to KidsQuest for a family of four. The giveaway entry period ends Tuesday, Aug. 15.

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