Upcoming Events

Salmon Saturdays

Dec 7 & 14; 12-2 pm

Swan Creek Park

Enter to win prizes from Dec 1-15 by completing at least 3 activities on the Salmon Challenge Card!

Holiday Blast

Saturday, Dec 7; 12-2 pm

Center at Norpoint

Free! Bring the entire family to enjoy this magical holiday event with cookie decorating, arts & crafts, hot cocoa station, caroling, story time and more!

Cocoa and Carols

Saturday, Dec 7; 4:30-6 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! Warm up your voices and enjoy some holiday cheer, we’re gathering around the fire and singing together to our hearts content.

Christmas Regale

Saturday, Dec 7; 11 am-4 pm

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.

Winter Wonderland

Dec 7 & 14; 11 am-1 pm

People's Pool, Eastside Pool, and Center at Norpoint Pool

Come for a swim, play fun holiday-themed pool games, crafts, and take underwater pictures with santa.

BECU Members Can Save at Zoolights

Now until January 5, 2025

Experience the holiday tradition of Zoolights! Bring the whole family for a magical winter wonderland until Jan 5, 2025, and save $2 off regular priced tickets. Tickets must be purchased online at www.becu.org/zoolights

Sponsored message presented by BECU

Drop and Shop

Dec 6, 13, and 20; 6-9 pm

STAR Center Treetops Playground

(Age 5-12) Enjoy a night off while your kids enjoy a night out! Our 5,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor Treetops playground is a blast, and kids can also enjoy themed games, and crafts.

A Day of Winter Fun in Wright Park

Saturday, Dec 14; 10 am

Wright Park

Bring the entire family to Wright Park on December 14 to enjoy four great holiday events!

• Poinsettia Pop-Up Sale: 10 am-12 pm, held in Wright Park near the playground
• Selfies with Santa: 10 am- 1 pm, free! Held at W.W. Seymour Conservatory
• Jingle Bell Run: 10 am, held in Wright Park near the basketball court
• Visit from Rainier Reindeer Farm: 6 pm, free! Held at W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Jingle Bell Run

Saturday, Dec 14; 10 am

Wright Park

Rev up the holiday spirit with the Jingle Bell Run. This 3-mile run/walk is a family favorite and a great way to spend active time outdoors during the busy holiday season.

Adult Basketball Winter League

Games played January 12 - March 30

Eastside Community Center

(18+) Now open for registration! Join the Adult Basketball League for our 8 week season. Games will be played on Sunday nights at Eastside Community Center beginning on January 12 through March 30.

Two ways to join the fun!

• Team Registration: pay for your entire team.
• Individual Registration: sign up yourself to be placed on a team.

Adult Dodgeball Winter League

Games played January 14 - March 18

People's Community Center

(18+) Now open for registration! Join the Tacoma Dodgeball Winter League, a 7″ Foam co-ed adult recreational league at People’s Community Center.

Two ways to join the fun!

• Team Registration: pay for your entire team.
• Individual Registration: sign up yourself to be placed on a team.

Aging Smart Workshops

Now Open for Registration

Give the gift of adventure this year! Join us for snowshoeing and sledding trips to Snoqualmie and the Cascades this winter.

• Friday, Dec 6; 12 pm at STAR Center
• Wednesday, Dec 11; 1 pm at People's Center
• Thursday, Dec 12; 12:30 pm at Center at Norpoint

2025 Snow Adventures

Now Open for Registration

Give the gift of adventure this year! Join us for snowshoeing and sledding trips to Snoqualmie and the Cascades this winter.

• Senior Snowshoeing (50+) - $50
• Adult Snowshoeing (16+) - $70
• Family Snowshoeing (10+) - $50
• Family Sledding (6+) - $35

Metro Arts Winter/Spring 2025

Now open for registration

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.

Winter Break Camps

Dec 23-Jan 3

School's out so let's have fun! Join us for games, crafts, dance, cooking, Lego-building and more.