Rainy season has arrived and we know as moms it can be difficult to keep those little ones entertained. Let's take some of that boredom and turn it into fun! Thurston County offers plenty of indoor activities for the whole family to enjoy.
MUSEUMS
Hands on Children's Museum
414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501
MON-SAT 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SUN 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
OPEN LATE the 1st Friday of each month for FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT. First 2 guests FREE, each additional guest just $2
This is the ultimate place to take the whole family to enjoy and a place for kids to play and learn.
7637-A Old Highway 99 SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Open Tuesday through Sunday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adult: $7
Seniors: 65+ $6
Military/First responder: $6
AAA: $6
Kids 7-12: $5
Kids 6 & under: Free
Great place to take the kids to learn about aviation history.
500 Adams Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501
MON-SAT 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION
Fun place to take the kids to learn about water. They have a lot of hands on activities.
INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS
625 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98502(located on the east side of the center near JCPenney)
MON-SAT 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
SUN 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
(Admission gate closes at 4:00 pm)
Monday -Closed
Tuesday – Thursday : 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
(Admission gate closes at 4:00 pm)
Friday : 12:00 pm -9 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
(Admission gate closes at 8:00 pm)
Our Admission is for All-Day Play!!!
222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
Activity Room 203
Baby and Toddler Gym
625 Black Lake Blvd. 101 Olympia, WA 98502
Fun for all ages! Known for its arcade games, pizza parties, play zones and of course the mouse mascot.
BOUNCE PLACES
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
OPEN GYMS
2643 Mottman Ct SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
Friday mornings 10:00-11:30 AM (under the age of 6 years old)
Saturday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM (closed the 2nd Saturday of every month due to Date Night)
And NOW: Monday mornings! 10:00-11:30 AM
$9 per child
Saturday Evenings: Open Gym 6:30-8:30 pm
(school aged kids, 5 - 11 are welcome at this time)
$16 (if registered 24 hours before the start of the event)
Day of the Event: $20
Come and explore your skills at open gym
7961 29th Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516
307 Creek St., Yelm, WA 98597
Wednesdays 10:00 am-11:30 am(open to any age group)
Fridays 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Teens, ages 13 to 18 with student IDs
Saturdays 11:00 am-12:30 pm Toddler Gym (12 months-5 years)
Come and explore your skills at open gym
Library Read and Play Area
This is the place to take the kids on a rainy cold day. They have a great children's section for kids to quietly play with toys and read books.
Laser Tag
Friday 2:00 pm-11:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fun place for the whole family!
ROCK CLIMBING
Saturday 9:00 am- 10:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
ROLLER SKATING
Wed:3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri:7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun:1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A great place to take the whole family for a one of a kind experience.
BOWLING CENTERS
Tuesday:11:00am - 5:30pm, after 9:00pm - 11pm
Wednesday:11:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday:11:00am - 5:30pm / 9:00pm - 11pm
Friday:11:00am - 5:00pm, 9:30pm - 12:00am (Lightning Bowl)
Saturday:11:30am - 11pm
Sunday:11:00am - 4:30pm, after 7:45pm - 10pm
A great place to take the whole family for a one of a kind experience.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
A great place to take the whole family.
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I'm sure you will be hungry afterwards. Take the family to Medicine Creek Cafe for some delicious food everyone is sure to love.
