Upcoming Events

Heritage Skills Workshop: Butchering/Curing

Saturday, Jan 13; 10 am-2 pm

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Learn skills of butchering and curing methods from the 19th Century.

When School is Out, Metro Parks Pools are In

Monday, Jan 15

Eastside Pool and People's Pool

Free! Join us at Eastside or People's pool for fun-filled water activities for your kids to enjoy while school is not in session.

Additional Open Swim Hours

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 1-3 pm

People's Pool

Join us at People's pool for additional open swim hours from 1-3 pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

MLK Day of Service

Monday, Jan 15; 9 am-12 pm

Oak Tree Park, Point Defiance Park, and Senator Rosa Franklin Park

Serve our community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day by volunteering at Oak Tree, Senator Rosa Franklin, and Point Defiance Park.

Metro Arts Winter 2024

Registration now open!

For sessions starting in Jan, Feb, Mar, and Apr

Fun for all ages! Registration is open now for culinary, dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Find options for youth, adults and families throughout Tacoma.

50+ Trips

Wednesday, Jan 17; 9 am-4 pm

Departing from Center at Norpoint and STAR Center

(Ages 50+) $22 admission. Join us for a small group trip to Rochester/Centralia, WA to visit Lucky Eagle Casino and/or Centralia Outlets for the day.

Snow Adventures

Registration now open for Jan, Feb & Mar sessions

Bundle up and join us for sledding and snowshoe trips for both adults and families.

Family Nature Walks

Saturday, Jan 20; 10-11 am at Titlow Park

Saturday, Jan 20; 1-2 pm at Swan Creek, Lister Uplands

Free! (Ages 3+) Explore Tacoma Parks during these naturalist-led walks. Discover the amazing plants and animals that live in these parks and how they adapt in the different seasons.

Disability Resource & Recreation Fair

Saturday, Jan 27; 1-3 pm

STAR Center

Connect with local disability advocates, services groups, and recreation organizations to learn about accessibility and inclusivity in your community.

Valentine's Day 5k

Saturday, Feb 10; 10 am-12 pm

Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park

$35 admission until Jan 21. (Ages 6+) Let’s run away together! This is an out-and-back along Ruston Way, beginning at Metro Parks amazing attraction, Dune Peninsula, to Point Ruston, and back.

Register by Jan 26 to ensure your race shirt by race day!