Be a champion of play this January! Join us for a spirited evening as we honor children and champion play. The Right to Play Gala will begin with a celebration at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma. Let your imagination soar as you stroll the playscapes, chance the raffle, and win some goods-all to elevate > Continue Reading
This is the fifth anniversary of our annual Symposium on our Youngest Citizens, held at UW Tacoma. The Children’s Museum of Tacoma convenes the Symposium to engage community members, parents, educators, and policymakers in dialogue as we explore concepts, ideas, and potential actions in the context of what we want for our youngest citizens. Our > Continue Reading
The Children's Museum of Tacoma is proud to partner with KBTC to provide PBS Play Date one Saturday a month from 10-11:30am. Museum and KBTC staff provide hands-on opportunities for families to expand upon favorite PBS Kids shows like Daniel Tiger and Curious George, through art, science, invention, or craft. PBS Play Date programs are > Continue Reading
Enjoy a delicious lunch while learning more about the Children's Museum of Tacoma and the ongoing work of honoring children in our community. You will also hear from keynote speaker, Gever Tulley. Gever is the author of Fifty Dangerous Things (You should let your child do) and the founder of Tinkering School, afterschool and summer > Continue Reading
Gingerbread Jamboree November 30 & December 1, 2019 | Daily at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Have a sticky and sweet time at the annual Gingerbread Jamboree at the Hotel Murano’s Bicentennial Pavilion. The annual Gingerbread Jamboree features candy buffets and lots of frosting! Build a house as a family or individually, enjoy sing-a-longs, and > Continue Reading
You have a hand in ensuring every child in our community has the right to play. Play holds a natural and vital role for growth and well-being of young children. Your partnership is vital to sustain our outreach services to the community within Pierce County. The Right to Play Gala is a benefit auction and > Continue Reading
The Children’s Museum of Tacoma convenes the Symposium to engage community members, parents, educators, and policymakers in dialogue as we explore concepts, ideas, and potential actions in the context of what we want for our youngest citizens.
The Power of Play Lunch is going virtual this year! Register for one or more virtual session centered around building a child-friendly community. The POP Lunch is a benefit event that helps to sustain and grow programs designed for children in Tacoma and Pierce County. Pay As You Will admission to the Children's Museum of > Continue Reading
The Right to Play Gala celebrates and champions every child's right to play. The gala is a playful benefit that is both a party and a fundraiser. Due to the pandemic, we will be celebrating together from the comforts of our homes, but will still be raising our (virtual) paddles high to support quality early > Continue Reading
The Back to School Festival is an annual event that celebrates the return of school for students, families, and educators in Pierce County. The event features Expanded Learning Provider booths, local performances, music, downtown Tacoma business participation, and backpacks and school supplies giveaway to children and youth at the event. As the Out-of-School Time Intermediary, > Continue Reading