Plus, the fantastic spring fests you can't miss this year.
APR
10–12
The easy, free way to get out on the water
Make it a lake day at this hidden gem that has public sailing programs, rowboat rentals and fascinating exhibits.
It’s row time ►
Popular spring festivals you can’t miss this year
Whether it’s tulips, farm animals, UFOs or Vikings, these (mostly free) fests celebrate everything we love about the season.
Spring into action ►
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New hospital just for kids opens in May
Mary Bridge Children’s is proud to announce our newest hospital offering expert care from A to Z is opening in May of 2026.
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Meredith’s top 10 weekend picks
Signs of spring are popping up all over town, and it’s an instant reminder of how lucky we are to call the Pacific Northwest home. Need more convincing? Hopefully my
top 10 weekend events
will do the trick, whether it’s celebrating the
seasonal return of gray whales
, the
fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms
or a beloved ice cream shop dishing out
free scoops
at its newest location.
— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor
GET YOUR WEEKEND ON ►
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Pierce County Bike Swap on April 25
A free, family-friendly event to buy, sell bikes and accessories, test ride bikes, practice your riding skills, discuss best places to ride and more.
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5 things to do with the kids this weekend
Meet friendly farm animals and hop on as many rides as you can handle during the
Washington State Spring Fair
.
(FRI.–SUN.)
Enjoy cultural performances, visual art displays, sumo wrestling and more at this
iconic festival
celebrating the cherry blossoms.
(FRI.–SUN.)
From strange models to custom builds, the kids will love the funky vehicles on display at this
awesome free showcase
.
(SAT.)
Create seed balls, paint plant pots and even design a seasonal produce calendar at this
free Earth Month fest
.
(SAT.)
Treat the kids to a free scoop during the
grand opening
of a beloved local chain’s newest spot.
(SUN.)
EVENTS EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK ►
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Washington State Spring Fair in Puyallup
Say goodbye to the chill and hello to fun-filled days over two weekends, April 10–12 and 17–19 at Washington’s biggest celebration of spring!
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Dino Fest: Fossil fun for everyone
See rare specimens from fossil collections, hear about ground-breaking research, participate in fossil digs, crafts and more at the Burke Museum.
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