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10 Things To Do With Kids October 16th - 22nd

Local Family Fun in Black Diamond, Enumclaw, Kent, Maple Valley, and Beyond.

By Hannah Merrell, Editor/Publisher Macaroni KID Maple Valley October 15, 2023

Our weekly recommended kids events/activities in Black Diamond, Covington, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, and surrounding areas.

1. Preschool Building Party
Description: Children ages 3-5 are invited to join for a drop-in building party! Free
Date/Time: Monday, October 16th. 10:15am - 11:00am.
Location: Maple Valley Public Library 

2. Toddler Time
Description: Meet other local families with toddlers at this weekly drop-in play group. $3/family
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 17th. 10:00am - 11:30am.
Location: Greater Maple Valley Community Center

3. Study Zone
Description: Visit multiple locations of KCLS (online also available) for homework/reading help. Recommended for grades K-12. Free
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 18th. 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Location: Maple Valley Public Library

4. Baby Story Time
Description: Join for a morning of stories, bubbles, rhymes, and more! Free
Date/Time: Thursday, October 19th. 10:30am - 11:30am.
Location: Enumclaw Public Library

5. Halloween Toddler Hour
Description: Party Magic hosts a fun halloween themed hour for toddlers! $18/child
Date/Time: Friday, October 20th. 11:00am - 11:00am.
Location: Party Magic, Black Diamond


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6. Pink and Purple Tie Dye Party
Description: My Gym Kent hosts a special evening in support of Valley Guys and Girls. Purchase tickets here for a fun evening of activities, play time, kids tie-dye stations, and more fun! Don't forget to dress in your best pink/purple attire. $35/child
Date/Time: Friday, October 20th. 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: My Gym Kent

7. Make Spooky Slime with EmpowerME Arts
Description: Visit the EmpowerME Arts booth at the Maple Valley Farmers Market and make spooky glow-in-the-dark slime. $10
Date/Time: Saturday, October 21st. Market from 9:00am-2:00pm.
Location: Maple Valley Farmers Market

8. Pumpkin Decorating Workshop
Description: STEAMboat studio invites children ages 3-10 (with a guardian) to come decorate pumpkins! Bring your imagination and the studio will supply the pumpkins, glitter, paint, and more! $45/child (discounts for additional children).
Date/Time: Saturday, October 21st. 9:00am - 11:00am.
Location: STEAMboat Studio, Maple Valley

9. Haunted Forest of Maple Valley
Description: The Haunted Forest of Maple Valley offers a family-friendly walk through and trick or treating Saturday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. $5/person
Date/Time: Saturday, October 21st. 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Location: Haunted Forest of Maple Valley

10.  Lauren in the Limelight Book Launch
Description: Visit Island Books and learn more about Miriam Landis's new novel Lauren in the Limelight. Free
Date/Time: Sunday, October 22nd. 4:00pm - 5:00pm.
Location: Island Books, Mercer Island

We do our best to ensure this information is accurate. If you would like to confirm event details please refer to the event website. If you know of an event you don't see listed please let us know! If you have questions or would otherwise like to reach the publisher you can email hannahm@macaronikid.com.

Last updated: October 15th, 2023.