More Outdoor Fun - Snow

I love getting my boys outside and running around. They feel better and they are better behaved when they go outside.  They think better because they have been able to exercise their body and mind.  And, they just plain love snow.  These sound like wonderful opportunities to get them up and moving.  I can't wait, and the prices look reasonable. 

Verify before you go about additional possible rental costs, but a $10/$20 excursion sounds like a  blast to me!

Stevens Pass: Jan8-Feb26
Snoqualmie: Jan8-March31

Kids in the Snow: Feb 4- March 31 - earn a Junior Ranger badge, learn about tracking, and check out a snow crystal with a magnifier!

Guided Snowshoe Walks: A Great Way to Get Outdoors During the Winter | Seattle's Child

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Pumpkin Patches in Pierce County

If you feel like the holiday season is upon us, then you are not alone.  I love the fall!  I love all the great family traditions we have in the fall.  Baking, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and that is just for October! 

Below you will find a list of Pumpkin Patches that come recommended by family and friends in the Pierce/Thurston and King County areas.  I hope you enjoy!  Feel free to add your comments about your favs too. 

* Jims U-Fish at Old McDebbies Farm: Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, Fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals. Location: 4924 268th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Phone: 253-875-0356. Alternate Phone: 253-370-5124. Email: mailto:mcdebbie@msn.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org. Open: Thursday to Sunday 10am to 6pm.

* Maris Farms: Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, train rides, corn maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted trail, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours. Location:
24713 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Buckley, WA 98321. Phone: 888-235-5439. Alternate Phone: 253-862-2848. Email: mailto:sjtempleman@comcast.net?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org/WApsw.php. Open: Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 am to 6 pm

* Picha Farms: Pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, restrooms, picnic area.  Location: 6502 52nd Street East, Puyallup, WA 98371. Phone: 253.841.4443. Email: mailto:info@pichafarms.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org. Open: Picha's Pumpkin Patch is open October 1 pm to 31; Weekdays from 3 to 6 pm and Weekends from 10 am to 6 pm.

*Spooner Farms: Pumpkin Patch and other assorted events.  Mostly free.  Location: 9710 State Route 162 E
Puyallup, WA 98374-1814 Phone: (253) 845-5519
* Lattins Country Cider Mill & Farm: Pumpkins, Horse drawn wagon rides, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Stalks, Hay Maze, Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Picnic Area, Pumpkin Patch, Tours, Wagon Rides. location: 9402 Rich Rd. SE, Olympia, WA. Phone: 360-491-7328. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9am-6pm. Sun. 12-4pm

* Schilter Family Farm: Pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, , prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
141 Nisqually Cutoff RD SE, Olympia, WA 98513. Phone: (360)459-4023. Email: mailto:stephanie@schilterfamilyfarm.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org/WApsw.php.  Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday U - pick Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Open: 10am to 6pm Daily in October

* Carpinito Brothers Farm: U-Pick Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, prepicked produce, tractor-pulled hay rides.  Location:Corner of 277th & West Valley Hwy & Hwy 167, Kent, WA 98032. Phone: 253-854-5692. Fax: 253-854-2158. Email: mailto:leonar@carpinito.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org. Hours: Daily 9 am to Dusk U-Pick Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is open September 29th through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check ONLY!

* Dr. Maze Corn Maze and Pumpkin Farm: pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals.  Location: 15410 Ne 124th Street, Redmond, WA 98052. Phone: 425-869-9777. Email: thedr@drmazesfarm.com.  Hours: Friday and Saturday, from 10 am to 10 pm; and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm;   

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Pierce County Farm Tours

This farm tour is supported by WSU Cooperative Campus and include the following farms in the

Puyallup Valley:

• Terry's Berries
• Picha Farms
• Moon Farm & Puyallup Valley Jam Factory (YUM!)
• Spooner Farms

Orting/Eatonville/Roy Farms

• Scholz Farms
• Tahoma Farms
• Stringtown Farms and Winery
• Wilcox Farms

Ive been to most of these places at one time or another to pick berries or pumpkins and they are a ton of fun!  On October 1st from 10am -4pm, take a tour for FREE of all these farms and learn how they bring us the most wonderful food!  Download the guide HERE for more information about the farms and the fun you can have there. 

Indoor Soccer $45

I love that indoor soccer is cozy and warm! Right now, Pierce County parks and rec has extended their soccer registration through Friday for ages 4-7. $45 per child. All practices and games are at the Community Center!

Register at (253) 798-4177 or go online www.piercecountywa.org/parks

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Mmmmm...Blueberry

Our cooler weather has slowed the season for our local produce. If you're a fan of blueberries, then wait no more. Blueberry season is upon us. Do, bring on the pie, the jam and ice cream topping (there is ALWAYS) room for ice cream. See below for a list of local blueberry farms.

After cold spring, blueberries arrive in South Sound | Food - The News Tribune

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Pierce County Bicycle Map

Pierce County has just updated their bike map, just in time for the 4th of July weekend. Riding a bike on appropriatly marked paths are safer than riding in the streets for kids, and you still get to spend quality time outdoors. So, grab your helmet and hop on the bike using the paths on this FREE map.

New Pierce County bike map is here

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Bookmaking for FREE - Pierce County

At the Key Center Pierce County Library, 8905  KPN, on Thursday June 9th from 3:30 till 5pm, your teen will get to make their own books using a variety of different binding styles.  This event is FREE and sponsored by the Pierce County Library system. 

For those of you who do not live on the other side of the bridge, this event is also happening at other Pierce County libraries:

• Dupont Library, 1540 Wilmington Drive, June 30th 3-4:30
• Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave, July 5th, 3pm
• Tillicum Library, 14916 Washington Ave SW, July 13th, 5-6pm
• Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E, July 22nd, 2-pm

For more details on the Pierce County Library schedule of events and locations:
http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/files/library/teen-events-flyer.pdf

Picnic or Family Reunion Fun

I remember those great games we used to play in gym that took all 20 kids to participate in. If you remember a track and field day if activities, then you'll remember these.

At Pierce County Parks and Rec department, you can rent: the great big parachute, volleyball, kickball or tug-of-war rope (in the picnic pack) for a reasonable price.

So, if you plan on having a large shindig, like a family BBQ or reunion, check this out!

Pierce County Parks Game Bags

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