Upcoming Events

Salmon Saturdays

Presented by Tacoma Public Utilities

Sautrday, Dec 9; 12-2 pm

Swan Creek Park

Last week to complete your challenges! Complete 3 in a row on the Salmon Challenge Bingo Card then come to Salmon Saturdays on Dec 9 to be entered to win prizes!

Cocoa and Carols

Presented by Amazon

Saturday, Dec 9; 4-6 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! Bundle up and warm up your voices, we’re gathering around the fire and singing together to our hearts content.

Selfies with Santa

Presented by Amazon

Saturday, Dec 9; 10 am-2 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! Visit with Santa and capture a fun memory using your phone or Santa’s helper can snap an instant photo in one of the indoor or outdoor photo stations.

Winter Music Series with Arthur Keast

Presented by Amazon

Sunday, Dec 10; 3-4:30 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! Arthur Keast, classically trained violinist and vocalist will regale visitors with some holiday favorites of the season.

Seymour Holiday Workshops

Presented by Amazon

Sunday, Dec 10; 10 am-2 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! (Ages 12+) Drop in and work together as a family to create a handmade botanical themed treasure for someone special or yourself.

Holiday Blast at Norpoint

Presented by Kitsap Credit Union

Saturday, Dec 9; 1-4 pm

Center at Norpoint

Free! Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch for a holiday celebration to remember! Activities include cookie decorating, arts & crafts, a selfie station, popcorn, hot cocoa station, inflatables and more.

Calling all volunteers! Click here to submit a volunteer interest form and help us facilitate this year's Holiday Blast at Norpoint.

Holiday Drop and Shop

Friday, Dec 8 & Dec 15; 6-9 pm

STAR Center

(Age 5-12) Enjoy holiday shopping while your kids enjoy an evening in our 5,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor playground.

Nature-themed Gifts

Tacoma Nature Center Gift Shop

Find that special nature gift for your friends or family members. New stock arriving weekly!

Shop online anytime or in-person daily between 10 am and 2 p.

50+ Trip - Holiday Shopping + Lights Tour

Tuesday, Dec 12; 3-7 pm

Meet at People's Center

Join us for a small group trip to Fantasy Lights in Spanaway with a holiday shopping stop along the way at Watson’s Greenhouse & Nursery in Puyallup.

Jingle Bell Run

Presented by Pacific Source Health Plans

Saturday, Dec 16; 10 am

Wright Park

This holiday 3-mile run/walk is a family favorite and a great way to spend active time outdoors during the busy holiday season.

Calling all volunteers! Click here to submit a volunteer interest form and help us facilitate this year's Jingle Bell Run.

Holiday Blast at Eastside

Presented by Kitsap Credit Union

Saturday, Dec 16; 11 am-2 pm

Eastside Community Center

Bring your friends and family for a holiday afternoon filled with cookie decorating, pictures with Santa, a basketball free throw contest, and more.

Calling all volunteers! Click here to submit a volunteer interest form and help us facilitate this year's Holiday Blast at Eastside.

Zoolights

Now through Monday, Jan 1; 4:30-10 pm

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Zoolights tickets now available! Enjoy magical lights and a classic holiday tradition that has dazzled our community for 36 years.

Upcoming Volunteer Work Parties

Free! Invest your time and talents to help us improve parks and green spaces, protect neighborhood buildings and promote a healthy environment while helping to build a stronger community.

Glow Golf

Fridays & Saturdays; sunset-11 pm

Meadow Park Golf Course

Glow Golf has taken the South Sound by storm! Experience it every Friday and Saturday night at Meadow Park Golf Course. It's a unique 9-hole adventure featuring glowing LED golf balls and drinks from the bar! Book your tee-time online in advance.  

Holiday Chess Tournament Series

Thursday, Dec 7; 6 pm

STAR Center

Free for Tacoma Chess Club Members. Join the Tacoma Chess club for a holiday season tournament series! Entry to tournament is free for club members or a $3 drop in fee for non-members.

Holiday Food Drive

Now accepting donations at all Dinsmore Locations

Drop off your donations to any of Dinsmore's locations during the holiday season to provide food to those in need. For every $1 you donate, Emergency Food Network can provide 2 meals to our neighbors in need.