Mid-Columbia Libraries; specifically West Richland and Kennewick, have a wonderful baby story time. My absolute favorite is Richland library. They have an interactive play story time and sing-a-long. After story time, everyone can stay and play. This is a great socializing tool for many children at this age. Best of all Richland Library provides age appropriate toys. It's a great way to meet other moms and to have your little ones interact with one another. Also, don't forget it's never too early to start taking your little one out to any story times. Along with Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland library, and  Barnes and Noble also have great story times. 

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Mid-Columbia Gymnastics has 2 indoor playgrounds while the location on gage has a better layout for babies; the location on fowler has plenty of safe space to roam and play especially if you have an older sibling. Best of all both the indoor playgrounds are free to use until your little one is 17 months after that the entry fee is $5 per child. All American Gymnastics is also an indoor playground and kids under 17 months are free. Want to check out other indoor playgrounds? Click here

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Fit4Mom Stroller Strides is a great way to get fit and stay connected with other moms. Yes, your baby stays with you the entire time! They even have a play date & activity after the workout session.

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Pasco, Kennewick, or Richland parks and recreation at times will do a mommy and me workout session but typically have a class that introduces babies to music. The class differs seasonally so check back regularly to see what classes they are offering.  

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Register for swim classes; there are several places that offer mommy and me swim classes. They are also available seasonally through Pasco, Kennewick, or Richland parks and recreation centers as well as year round through local businesses. Click here to view the list make sure to scroll towards bottom of page. 

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Join a play date group there are several options. Playdate groups do a great job at creating a support system for parents. Check out the different groups by clicking here. Another great options is to join a stroller friendly run with groups such as 3 rivers road runners and stroller strides.

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Try a Musikgarten class which  engages children and their families in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the voice, and develop a rhythmic body through which music can be expressed. Additionally, instrumental activities are part of the program, ranging from playing simple rhythm instruments such as sticks and drums for babies and toddlers to playing keyboards for older children. Musikgarten classes are available in the TriCities through Tricity Musikgarten or  Music Together Tri-cities. For more ideas, there are tons of options by clicking here.

A 2 year old can do everything included in the infant fun section; but also, check out all of the indoor playgrounds, Pasco soccer house, YMCA sports, Tricity Musikgarten, Hopkins academy of music, Pasco, Kennewick, or Richland parks and recreation particularly a intro to sports class that they all do with kids as young as 2. There is also a Preschool Coop available typically through Richland parks and recreation. Try a mommy and me "music together class". 

Don't forget MidColumbia Libraries and Richland library, Barnes and Noble and Bookworm Books also have great story times. All american gymnastics and Midcolumbia Gymnastics offer classes for kids 18 month and older. They are typically a mommy and me class also. For more ideas, there are tons of options by clicking here.

Pretty much all sports open up at the age of 3. From dance to softball, soccer, baseball, basketball, ballet, sing, craft classes, and yoga except karate/hockey. Have your little one run a fun run with 3 rivers road runners​. Swim classes are typically still a mommy and me session. In the Summer, make sure to sign them up for kids bowl free. It is a great program and all you have to do is pay for the shoe rental fee. Home Depot has  great free workshops. YMCA and Pasco, Kennewick, or Richland parks and recreation are the best places to find a large variety of activities for kids at this age. Classes differs seasonally so check back regularly to see what classes they are offering. 

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Be sure to check out Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland library, they do a wonderful job at ensuring their story times incorporate preschool activities. Make sure to keep an eye on the events calendar for Barnes and Noble and Bookworm Books they also have great story times and activities for all the little ones. 

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MidColumbia Gymnastics has 2 indoor playgrounds while the location on gage has a better layout kids under 5; the location on fowler has plenty of safe space to roam and play especially if you have an older sibling. The entry fee is $5 per child. Also try, Garlands Gymnastics, and  All American Gymnastics. Want to check out other indoor playgrounds? Click here

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Join a play date group there are several options. Check out the different groups by clicking here

Try a music class  through Tricity Musikgarten  or a Music Together interactive class with kids and their parents. 

For more ideas, there are tons of options by clicking here. 

To be honest at the age of 5 there's not much they can't do. They can even join a kids bowling league. Check out the long list of amazing programs that Tricities offers by clicking here. Be sure to check out Pasco, Kennewick, or Richland parks and recreation they have a multitude of amazing programs for all ages and seasons. Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland library also have great preschool programs do an amazing job at assisting to get your child kindergarten ready. There are also Family Friendly Gyms available where kids and parents can participate activities. For more ideas, there are tons of options by clicking here.

There are a ton of great educational resources but utilizing our local libraries and following some guidelines when they are young will definitely put you in the right direction to get them ready for kindergarten. Use the "early stages of learning" link for more ideas on how to better be prepared. When your little one is getting close to start school utilize the "starting kindergarten" link. 

There are a ton of great educational resources but utilizing our local libraries and following some guidelines when they are young will definitely put you in the right direction to get them ready for kindergarten. Use the "early stages of learning" link for more ideas on how to better be prepared. When your little one is getting close to start school utilize the "starting kindergarten" link. 

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I tried to make this page as user friendly as possible. The 3 major components being extracurricular activities, daily calendar and birthday venues. On every page, all items listed have links that take you to the proper page. Either the business name or the picture itself has a hyperlink with further details on each topic. Scroll over the items and click to have the link take you to the event or activity details. Just a reminder, I only share events. I do not create the events so if you have follow up questions for the events. Please contact the link that I provided for additional details. Please note that the calendar and extracurricular activities options are  at times slow to upload because of the amount of content that are on each page. 

For more details on how this page started, go to the ABOUT page.

If you're looking to plan ahead, utilize the a year at a glance page. This should help guide you towards any big events happening in the Tricities Year-round. 

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This website is to be used as  convenient resource to aid you in enjoying all that TriCities has to offer.  Thank you so much for  being part of the TriCities Family Fun Community. If you didn't find the answer to your question, send me an email and I will get back to you with a response as soon as I can.