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Join us for another fun-filled family outing at Matchbox Day: Out of the Box!
It's all the fun of Matchbox Day, live and in-person with other TLC families.
This time, we're trying something new: we've rented out Arena Sports!! It's ALL OURS for the afternoon! This is a private party you do NOT want to miss.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Link coming soon.
WHEN:
Sunday, October 18, 2026
1:30pm-6:30pm
WHERE:
13500 Bothell-Everett Hwy
Mill Creek, 98012
WHAT:
An afternoon of joy and connection where TLC families can spend time together making memories and being silly! We'll enjoy all the best of Arena Sports (inflatables, arcade games, ropes course, laser tag, mini golf, bowling and mini-bowling, climbing wall, and more!) alongside all our signature TLC traditions (carnival games, crafts, Fun Finders, a special session of Parent Chat, a variety show, and a dance party, of course!)
BASIC SCHEDULE:
1:30-3:00 :: Family check-in and Carnival
3:00-4:15 :: Parent Chat + Kids Arcade + Snacks
4:15-5:15 :: Laser Tag, Mini Golf, and Bowling
5:15-6:30 :: Dinner + Variety Show + Dance Party
All activities are tailored for TLC families with your safety, comfort, and enjoyment in mind. Our volunteer team will do everything we can to set the table for an awesome experience! Each family will be matched with one of our trained, screened, and supported Fun Finders to help your kids feel important and included all day long.
This event is offered FREE OF CHARGE for TLC families.
WHO:
This experience is offered to all active TLC Matchbox Day families, as well as inactive families who have graduated from Matchbox Day but are still within two years of finishing treatment.
WANT TO JOIN US? Just email Jess!
SAFETY:
We want to be sure families feel safe at this event! Our TLC Medical Team will be on-site all day to support and advise about any medical issues that may arise. This team includes two Oncology Nurse Practitioners from Seattle Children's, and the Director of Nursing at Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
SANITIZATION: Our team of TLC volunteers will spend time carefully sanitizing all surfaces at Arena Sports before you arrive.
Additionally, we will protect the safety of families and volunteers in the following ways:
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HEALTH SCREENING: Upon arrival at the event, volunteers and TLC families will be asked to respond to a set of questions about any concerning physical symptoms you might be experiencing, and any known exposure to illness. We will also take your temperature.
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VACCINATIONS: While vaccinations are not required for this event, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE all participants to be up-to-date on all vaccinations, including Covid, Influenza, and Measles/MMR.
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MASKS: Masks will be optional at this event. We will ask volunteers to be prepared to wear masks whenever they are in close proximity to families who may choose to wear masks.
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CLEAN HANDS: We will have plenty of hand sanitizer and handwashing stations to maintain hand hygiene throughout the event.
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MEDICATIONS: If anyone requires medication during the event, please bring it with you--we will only have basic medical supplies like bandaids, ibuprofen, etc.
FAQ:
May I bring friends or extended family?
Sadly, we only have capacity to include immediate family living in your home (2 caregivers max).
What if someone in my family feels sick and can't attend?
If your family is interested, we are happy to welcome one parent and any kids that are feeling healthy!
What will the food be like?
We will serve a delicious dinner, including pizza, salad, chicken wings, fries, and tots! If you have dietary concerns, please plan to bring your own food to snack on.
What will we do all day?
We've never hosted an event at Arena Sports before, but we know they are delivering up the FUN. Watch this video of our "Out of the Box" event in July for a taste of what OOTB is all about. (Spolier alert: lots of joy!)