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Indoor Fun Guide

Things are starting to open back up!

By Michelle Maestas, Publisher/Editor February 18, 2021

We couldn't be more excited to hear that businesses are starting to be able to safely open back up to the public.  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! Olympia offers plenty of indoor activities for the whole family to enjoy.  

*make sure you call the business to clarify any changes during this time


MUSEUMS


Hands on Children's Museum

414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501

NEW HOURS 

This is the ultimate place to take the whole family to enjoy and a place for kids to play and learn.





Olympic Flight Museum 

7637-A Old Highway 99 SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Open Tuesday through Sunday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
(temporarily closed until further notice)
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.




 



WET Science Center

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.  

*temporarily closed but they do have virtual activities available. Make sure you check back to see when they will open back up.




INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS



Capital Mall Play Space

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.

A place for kids to climb and explore.  
*temporarily closed 




Charlie's Safari

1401 Marvin Rd NE #201, Lacey, WA 98516
TEMPORARILY CLOSED

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!!!

A great place to take the kids to burn off that energy.  Please click on the link to get updated information.  





The Olympia Center

222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501

Activity Room 203

Baby and Toddler Gym

They offer classes Monday/Wednesday 9:00 am-9:50 am and Tuesday/Thursday 10:10 am-11:00 am
All classes you must pre register and are for children 2 and younger (type in Toddler gym in the search engine and then click on blue more tab).

Have a great time playing in the indoor playground and enjoy meeting other moms and dads.  






Chuck E. Cheese's

625 Black Lake Blvd. 101 Olympia, WA 98502

Sun-Thur 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Sat 11:00 am-8:00 pm


Fun for all ages!  Known for its arcade games, pizza parties, play zones and of course the mouse mascot.



BOUNCE PLACES



DEFY Olympia

7960 Center St. SW, Olympia, WA

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.

This is the ultimate trampoline park in Olympia.  Great place for the whole family!




OPEN GYMS



Alley Oop Gymnastics Center

2643 Mottman Ct SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

*Please visit the website for updated information on reopening

Come and explore your skills at open gym





Black Hills Gymnastics

7961 29th Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516

*Please visit the website for updated information on reopening



 







Yelm Gymnastics Center

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

*PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE OPENING PLAN FOR THE 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.   


500 College Street SE
Lacey, WA 98503-1240
Hours:
Monday           10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday           10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday     10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday         10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday               10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday          10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday                 Closed



313 8th Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501-1307
*Olympia Library CLOSED for Planned Renovation November 28, 2019 to February 2, 2020
Hours:
Monday           11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday           11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday     11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday         11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday               10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday          10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday                  Closed



7023 New Market Street
Tumwater, WA 98501-6563
Hours:
Monday          10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday          10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday    10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday        10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday              10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday         10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday                 Closed



210 Prairie Park Street
Yelm, WA 98597-7699
Hours:
Monday              Closed
Tuesday          10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday    10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday        10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday              10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday         10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday                Closed


Laser Tag


1225 Ruddell Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503
WE ARE OPEN!
Here are our hours for this weekend. We will be posting more updates of open hours soon!
Friday 2-9 PM
Saturday 1-9 PM
Sunday 1-6 PM
We are setting up for COVID-friendly fun, join us for an exciting weekend!




ROCK CLIMBING 



8276 28th Ct. NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Check website for updated hours and procedures
Hours:
Monday - Friday 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am- 10:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am-6:00 pm


A great place to take the whole family for a one of a kind experience with indoor climbing and fitness.  




MAKE SURE YOU CHECK LOCAL WEBSITES FOR ANY UPDATES