JUNE 2026: SUMMER FUN
Family-Friendly Fun this Summer!
Light the Lake: June 6th, experience the magic of Spanaway Park as it transforms into a glowing paradise. Free entry for children ages 7 and under.
Tiptoe Through the Tidepools: June 14th and July 13th, explore Titlow Beach, discover tide pool life, and enjoy the year’s lowest tides.
Northwest Trek Slug Fest: June 27th and 28th, a celebration of slugs! Free with admission or membership.
Movies in the Park: Starting in July, free movies at Meridian Habitat Park.
Dog Days of Spanaway: August 2nd. Free event, bring your four-legged friends for a day filled with exciting activities at the Sprinker Recreation Center.
Touch a Truck: September 12th, free event at Sprinker Recreation Center where kids can explore real trucks and large vehicles. Sensory-friendly “no horns” hour is 12–1pm. Item 1 - Give information and add links with tool bar when you hover
Pierce County Library: June 1st kicks off the summer reading program. Visit their website for Monthly Early Learning Calendars and Activity Packets and check out their Events page for infant and toddler story and play times.
Kids Bowl Free: June 1st- September 8th, kids ages 2-16 can register for 2 free games per day.
Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program: A free reading incentive program for children in Pre-K through 6th grade.
Free National Parks Days: June 14th, July 3rd-5th, August 25th, September 17th.
Regal Summer Movie Express: June 10th - August 6th, $1 family movies.
Visit A Step Ahead’s Events page to stay up to date on our summer field trips or
opt-in by texting FIELDTRIP to 833.712.0957 (msg & data rates may apply)