Splash Pads and Spray Parks in Pierce County
Beat the heat with one of Pierce County's splash pads and spraygrounds! We've rounded up more than a dozen child and youth centered spaces located across the county to help you and your family find the perfect spot to chill. Click the photos below to be redirected to that [...]
Congratulations to The Winners of the San Diego Vacation Giveaway!
Greentrike’s Children’s Museum at JBLM are thrilled to congratulate the winners of April’s San Diego vacation giveaway! Caroline, Jaime, and Santiago arrived at the Museum to receive their prize, which includes tickets to San Diego, restaurant gift cards, tickets to the USS Museum, toys, and more from Greentrike CEO [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events in February 2026
Organizations across Pierce County are offering many events this February for the entire family to enjoy! We've made a list of some free family-friendly events taking place this month, so join the community for a day or night of family fun! Click the photos to get redirected to [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events in January 2026
Organizations across Pierce County are offering multiple free and low-cost events this winter for the whole family! We’ve put together a list of some of the family-friendly events taking place this January, so bundle up in your coziest clothes and join the community for a day or night of [...]
Pop-Up Playtime in Pierce County
Play to Learn is a free cooperative early learning program for children, ages 6 and younger, and their caregivers to interact and play together. It is a welcoming space where children can be themselves and learn at their own pace through playful experiences, offered at multiple locations across Pierce [...]
Playful Guide: October 2025
The days are getting shorter, and it’s getting us thinking about how the limited light provides opportunities for unique kinds of play, including those involving light! Light play is a powerful, playful way to support a child's early learning through the creative exploration of new concepts, sensory engagement, and [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events: August 2025
Happy August, friends! There are so many family-friendly festivals here in Pierce County, and we've put together a list of our top picks of local, family-friendly events and workshops that offer admission at no cost for families looking for some playful activities to enjoy this month. Whether you'd like [...]
Family-Friendly Pierce County Events: May 2025
Happy May, friends! Looking for some playful activities to enjoy with your family this month? We've put together a list of our top picks of local, family-friendy events and workshops that offer admission at no cost! Plus, don't forget to check out Play to Learn, Greentrike's playful program for [...]
Playful Guide: April 2025
Spring has sprung here in Pierce County, and with it comes more opportunity to enjoy the sunshine that the season brings, as well as take advantage of some of the many outdoor spaces around us for rowdy, active play. Even if your family prefers to play inside, there are [...]
Playful Guide: March 2025
Welcome to Greentrike's March Playful Guide! What is Sensory Play? Sensory play is an essential aspect of childhood development that engages a child's senses – sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell – through hands-on activities. As children explore different materials and textures, they learn to communicate and [...]
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