Upcoming Events

Critter of the Month

Friday, Jan 26; 12 pm

STAR Center

Join us at STAR Center on the last friday of the month as we learn about animals through stories, games, crafts and more.

Disability Resource & Recreation Fair

Saturday, Jan 27; 1-3 pm

STAR Center

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

Tet Lunar New Year

Sunday, Jan 28; 12-4 pm

Eastside Community Center

Free! Experience Vietnamese art & culture by joining us in celebrating the Year of the Dragon in 2024.

Black History Celebration

Saturday, Feb 3; 11 am-3 pm

People's Center

Free! Join us February 3 at People's Center to celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development.

Youth Volleyball Community League

Registration now open until Feb 9



(Ages 8-14) Learn the fundamentals of volleyball, sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun and meeting new friends.

Youth Flag Football Community League

Registration now open until Feb 9

(Ages 5-14) Learn the fundamentals of football, sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun and meeting new friends.

Youth Sports Coach

Flag Football and Volleyball Coaches Needed!

Coach one sport or all of them! Volunteer for Community League or get paid to coach with Beyond the Bell. Key dates and more details on our website.

Expanded Community Center Hours to Include Sundays

Center at Norpoint & People's Community Center

Beginning January 21, People’s Community Center expanded its operating hours to include Sunday. The Center at Norpoint will follow suit on February 4.

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.

Family Nature Walks

Saturday, Feb 3; 10-11 am at Dune Peninsula

Saturday, Feb 10; 10-11 am at Oak Tree Park

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.

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.

Coffee with the Birds

Sunday, Feb 3; 9-11 am

Sunday, Mar 3; 9-11 am

Point Defiance Park

Free! Join us for coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Point Defiance, followed by a bird walk through the park.

Beyond the Bell & Club B

Registration: Jan 22-Feb 10 | Activities held: Feb 21- Apr 12

Session 3 Registration now open! Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer fun, meaningful after school activities to elementary and middle school students.