Kids zone

First Night is committed to creating a fun and exciting space for both adults and children alike. See this year's kids activities below!

ICE WALK

Sons of Norway, Norden Lodge No. 2, is hosting the Ice Walk, a frozen 20-foot coal walk to strengthen your wits.  Participants are rewarded with warm towels and a hot drink.

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Museums

There are a number of museums offering to let your kiddos in for free as long as parents/guardians have their First Night Button. More information about them can be found here. 

PUTT-PUTT GOLF

Pierce Transit putt-putt will be back again this year.  Take home an origami city bus as well.

TACOMA NATURE CENTER

Tacoma Nature Center is bring an activity to celebrate the year of the dog and their wild cousins: wolves, coyotes, and foxes - oh my!

MUSICAL SHAKER

Make a musical shaker with the Children's Museum of Tacoma.

ROCK PAINTING

Artist and Craftsman Supply and River Road Landscaping have donated supplies for rock painting!  Take yours home or leave it behind to be hidden with the Monkeyshines on the Chinese New Year.

SCAVENGER HUNT

Pick up entry forms for the Scavenger Hunt here or at the Info Booth.  The First Night Scavenger Hunt can be played within the boundaries of the festival from 6PM to midnight.  Pick up your entry forms at the information booth and discover our clues in shop windows or near activities. 

Winners will be randomly selected from all entries received except for the Chick-fil-A First to Find treasures at each clue. 

Our grand prize is one night's stay at Hotel Murano and breakfast for two at BITE Restaurant.  Other prizes include tickets to Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma Little Theater, The Grand Cinema, The Blue Mouse Theater and many, many arts organizations and other friends of the arts.  See our entry form for the full list of donated gifts.

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DOG TOWN

As we welcome the year of the Dog we have a number of tents this year to help get everyone into the spirit! Make no mistake these tents are for humans only! 

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• The downward dog stretching and yoga tent (yoga sessions)

• The Grooming tent (airbrush tattoos, hair styling and henna) 

• The Fetch tent (jump rope and dog games)

• The Puppy tent (kids area and treats)

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Monkeyshines

Will there be Monkeyshines this year? We're not going to say, but keep your eyes open throughout the footprint of this year's festival 

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Magical Lantern Society of the US and Canada

View Projected images of Victorian era Entertainment

Kids activity, Create and color your own slide for projecting (adult and children)

Display of Magic Lantern and slides

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