JULY

1–4

Discover history and mystery on ghost-town hikes

Head into the wild and back in time on kid-friendly trails through slightly spooky woods.

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Best fireworks shows and fests for the 4th

After a few eventless years, fortunately there is no shortage of celebrations to choose from this Fourth! Check out our giant list for easy planning.

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Join Kent Parks at Camp Walkapala

Keep your child (grades K–6) active and engaged during all eight weeks of summer at Kent Parks Camp Walkapala. Scholarships are available!

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Get your weekend on

Join a summer fest at a favorite local farm, take a guided tour of a historic lighthouse, hop aboard a steam train and more on this long holiday weekend!

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Expert pediatric care for sickle cell

See how Seattle Children's and the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic treat the most kids with sickle cell disease in the Pacific Northwest, such as Jude.

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6 things to do with the family

1. Venture north on a guided mudflat safari to discover all that lives in the muck at this awesome nature reserve. (FRI.)

2. Catch a scenic chairlift ride up a mountain to peep gorgeous views — ride the lift or hike back down! (FRI.–SUN.)

3. Watch kites and giant bubbles float through the air at this large park near the sound. (SAT.)

4. Your fam has two chances to LOL at a zany and free comedy science show made for kids. (SAT.)

5. Cheer on your favorite robot as it goes head-to-head at Seattle Bot Battles. (SAT.–SUN.)

6. Get outdoors on one of three nature walks with a ranger to enjoy the sights and sounds of summer. (SAT.–SUN.)

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Lacey in Tune summer entertainment

Summer fun in the park! Get ready for free children's concerts, movies and entertainers, including magicians, pirates, jugglers and more.

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Beach to rainforest — exploring the Olympic Peninsula

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Get your splash on at these free spray parks

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Find your happy place at Stanford’s Steak

Get happy (hour) twice daily at Stanford's Steak in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Join us Monday–Friday, from 3–6 p.m. and 8 p.m.–close!

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Don’t miss Auburn’s 4th of July Festival

Monday, July 4, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at Les Gove Park. FREE! Purchase a $10 wristband for unlimited play all day. Tons to see and do — live music, circus and more.

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