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Just chillin'...
Slushies, sno-cones, shave ice - it's all there at the fair this week (two fairs, actually!).
Many, many cool happs here.
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Toddler tractor pull?
OK, this, I gotta see! The Pierce County Fair raises the game way above cow-milking; check out lots of kids' activities, music, those first two things I mentioned, plus agricultural displays and fair food. Frontier Park, 21606 Meridian Ave. E., Graham. Adult $5, child $3. All ages. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 7-9, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Model behavior
Auburn’s big annual fun-fest goes micro with scads of model action. Model plane flying and model trains, plus a train safety show (Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m, B Street Northeast and Main Street, free), a Grand Parade on Saturday (noon), and lots of kids' activities in Young Un's Square (Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Main Street and Division in City Hall Plaza, free). Tons going on at Auburn Good Ol' Days -- click on the link for the full schedule. Most activities free. All ages. Friday, Aug. 8 – Sunday, Aug. 10; times vary. |
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Art party
It’s an art lover’s paradise in Tacoma this weekend! Visit an outdoor museum-quality art gallery, demonstrations by local artists, yummy food from downtown restaurants, live entertainment on two stages, chalk artists, glass blowers, muralists, and much more. Showcase Tacoma, located at Tollefson Plaza on 17th and Commerce Streets in Tacoma. Free. All ages. Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. |
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Nifty fifties
Think back with me to a simpler time. A time when June Cleaver rocked pearls while baking muffins. A time when teen hearthrobs and their crazed fans sang and danced and made comedy magic. That time is now playing at the Knutzen Family Theatre – it’s Bye Bye Birdie, the musical classic! $6. All Ages. 3200 S.W. Dash Point Rd., Federal Way. 253-835-2020. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 10, 2 p.m. |
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Taiko alert!
You know how I feel about Taiko, that crazy-cool all-body drumming tradition from Japan. It’s thrilling! You can check it out for free this weekend at the Bon Odori Dance Festival in downtown Olympia, along with centuries-old folk dances. In downtown Olympia at Heritage Park and Water Street. Free. All ages. 360-943-1029. Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
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Teen bait
Kid giving you lip about back-to-school shopping? Lure him to the mall with South Hill Mall’s Extreme Expo. A BMX stunt and trick demo, a Halo 3 competition, a rock wall, a fashion show – so happenin’, even the most sullen teen will be calling you Best Mom Ever. Free. All ages. South Hill Mall, 3500 S. Meridian, Puyallup. Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Free BabyLegs!
Aw, heck, we love BabyLegs so much, and so do you! We've even seen you moms wearing them on your arms! Why resist the cuteness?
Kick off a new addiction - or just feed your existing beast - with a free BabyLegs gift pack. Email us your mailing address - be sure to put "babylegs" in the subject line.
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