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Top 10 Things To Do With Kids March 11th - 17th

Find Your Family Fun in Black Diamond, Enumclaw, Kent, Maple Valley, and Beyond!

By Hannah Merrell; Publisher MacaroniKID Maple Valley March 12, 2024

Just a friendly reminder that these events are always subject to change/cancellation. We do our best to provide the most up-to-date information but are not always notified in the event of changes. We always recommend double checking the event website directly prior to leaving the house.   

1. Indoor Playground
Description: Drop in for toys and activities galore. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. $3/child (children under age 1 are free)
Date/Time: Monday, March 11th. 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: Auburn Community Center Gymnasium

2. 3D Pens
Description: Children ages 8-14 are invited to the library to create using 3D pens. Space is limited, register here. Free
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 12th. 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Kent Panther Lake Library

3. Make! Play! Learn!
Description: Head to the library for creative fun! Play with legos, duplos, DIY crafts, experiments, puzzles, and more! Ages 3-12 (under age 8 with a caregiver). Drop-in. Free
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 13th. 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Kent Library

4. Pajama Story Time
Description: Children ages 0-6 will love suiting up in their favorite pajamas and getting snuggly during this evening story time. Don't forget to bring a blanket or stuffed friend! Drop-in. Free
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 13th. 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Maple Valley Library

5. Visit the Black Diamond Museum
Description: Stop in to the Black Diamond Museum housed in the original Black Diamond Railroad Depot. Kids will love seeing the restored locomotive and caboose. Free
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 14th. 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Black Diamond Museum

6. Mama & Me Plant and Play
Description: Visit the gymnasium at the Auburn Community Center and enjoy toys and activities galore! For ages 0 - 5 with adult supervision. $6/adventure
Date/Time: Friday, March 10th. 10:00am - 11:15am
Location: Maple Valley


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7. My Gym Foundation Movie Night Fundraiser
Description: Drop the children (ages 2.5 - 11 and potty trained) at My Gym Kent for a movie and play night! This is a great time to treat yourself to a night out or a couple free hours at home. This week featuring The Little Mermaid: Live Action. Tickets can be purchased here. Proceeds benefit Micah, age 1 - learn more here. $55/child
Date/Time: Friday, March 15th. 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: My Gym Kent

8. Float In Movie Night
Description: Watch a movie from the pool! $7.75/person
Date/Time: Friday, March 15th. 6:00pm - 7:55pm
Location: Enumclaw Aquatic Center

9. Spring Landscape Paint-A-Long
Description: Step-by-stop canvas painting to welcome Spring! Recommended for ages 6-12. Save your seat here. $35/participant
Date/Time: Saturday, March 16th. 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: STEAMboat Studio, Maple Valley

10. Learn to Make Irish Bread with Your Little Chef
Description: RVSP for an online step-by-step class and make traditional Irish bread. Register in advance for a copy of the grocery list and instructions for baking along.
Date/Time: Sunday, March 17th. 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Online

When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all your friends!







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: March 10th, 2024