- TripBuzz found 201 things to do with kids in or near Lakewood, Washington, including 183 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Lacey, Federal Way and Kent.
- From Kiwanis Skate Park to Bill's Boat House, the Lakewood area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Bowling.
- America's Promise included Lakewood on its list of '100 best places for young people'. A vibrant community, it has a strong library system and offers an array of recreational programs and activities for residents. This includes numerous public parks with athletic fields, playgrounds and picnic shelters, as well as a farmer's market and senior activity center.
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Fifth Avenue Bridge is an ideal viewing spot for spawning salmon in the fall. In season, the city has volunteers to help answer questions and point out the salmon, as well as the other wildlife that thrives there.
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This children's museum provides hands-on exhibits. There's a café to purchase food or eat items from home. Exhibits include an Art and Parts Studio, a Build It Gallery, Tides to Tree Climber, and a half acre outdoor area with, Driftwood Fort Construction, Campfire Pit, Children's Gardens and an Art Fence.
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The WET Science Theatre offers an exhibit gallery that provides information on the conservation of water resources and reclaimed water use. The location also hosts family activities and features an interactive green screen.
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Hosting a variety of ice shows, ShoWare Center is home to the hockey team, the Seattle Thunderbirds. Visitors can catch a game or visit the hockey store to purchase sports merchandise.
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The Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Club is a junior ice hockey team that is a part of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League. The team plays in the ShoWare Center.
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Yashiro Japanese Garden is a .74 acre garden advertised as being 'a visionary expression about our connectedness to nature and earth.' The garden maintains a picnic area and may interest those looking for a place to relax.
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Allegro Performing Arts Academy
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Committed to training young dancers and performers in a positive and caring environment, the Allegro Performing Arts Academy offers classes in dancing theatrical performance and production, and other performing arts. The academy also hosts showcases.
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A 14-screen movie theater, AMC Kent Station 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, an IMAX auditorium and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Mill Creek Earthworks Park is a public park and Modernist 'masterpiece' of environmental art created by Bauhaus artist Herbert Bayer in 1982. The park also features an amphitheater, picnic areas, public art, and walking and jogging trails.
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Located along the Green River, Van Doren's Landing Park provides a boat launch with access to the river for fishing and boating. It features a playground, barbecue grills, picnic areas, horseshoe pits and trails for walking and biking.