Upcoming Events

Eggapalooza

Thursday, Apr 4; 5:30-7:30 pm

All Indoor Pool Locations

Free for Center Pass Holders. Enjoy a splashing good time with holiday-themed water activities and a floating easter egg hunt with egg-citing prizes.

Coffee with the Birds

Sunday, April 7; 9-11 am

Wapato Park

Free! (16+) Join us for Dancing Goats coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Wapato Park.

Agents of Discovery: Solar Eclipse Celebration

Special mission ends April 8

Tacoma Nature Center

Free! Come to the Tacoma Nature Center and play the limited-run Solar Eclipse Special Mission until April 8.

Once you are done with the mission, you can pick up your special prize inside the Tacoma Nature Center any day from 10 am-2 pm.

Swim Instructor Training

Tuesday, Apr 9-Thursday, Apr 25; 4-6 pm

People's Community Center

(Ages 15+) Learn how to organize and safely deliver a swim lesson class. Don't wait! Deadline to register is Friday, April 5.

Earth Day Beach Cleanup

Saturday, Apr 13; 12-2 pm

Dickman Mill Park

Free! Join us for a special Earth Day Beach Cleanup event hosted by the Port of Tacoma and be part of a global movement to protect our oceans and shorelines.

Spring Native Plant Sale

Online Sales Begin: April 13-28

Save the date! Landscape your yard with plants that are native to our area. Online sales begin next weekend.

Tacoma Shoreline Survey

Sunday, Apr 14; 10:30 am-1:30 pm

Jack Hyde Park and Titlow Park



Free! With your help, we can share data with the Ocean Conservancy and the Ikkatsu Project, and help keep track locally of what is being found and where, to help guide future cleanup efforts.

Wright Park Champion Tree Tour

Sunday, Apr 14; 12-1:30 pm

Wright Park

Free! Have you ever been curious about Wright Park’s incredible Champion Trees? Explore the parks rich history and immerse yourself in its natural beauty.

Parks Appreciation Day

Saturday, Apr 20; 9 am-12 pm

Free! Come together to lend a hand to keep parks beautiful, our community strong and connected, and be a good steward of the earth. Click the links below to sign up and volunteer at your local park:

Snake Lake Science Fair

Deadline to apply is April 13

Students grade K-12th create their own science project to participate in this exciting community event.

Point Defiance Frog Jam

Saturday, May 4; 10 am

Swan Creek Park

Free! Jump down to the Northwest Native Plant Garden in Point Defiance for a family-friendly event celebrating our amphibian friends.

Spring Fling

Saturday, April 27, 1-3 pm

Eastside Community Center

Free! All are welcome to this free family-fun event celebrating Spring. Bring your swimsuit for free swimming during the event!

Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival

Tickets now on sale

The Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival on June 1 & 2 is the perfect place to find garden inspiration, shopping, and fun! Free and ticketed experiences make this an that everyone can dig into.

Summer Camps

Now Open for Registration

Free! Summer camps are back and better than ever! Choose from hundreds of options designed for all interests and ages.