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People's Center Temporary Closure

March 17 - 21

From March 17-21, People’s Community Center will temporarily close for routine annual maintenance. All areas of the building will be closed to the public except for the Senior Hub which will operate from 8 am-2 pm daily. During these hours the lobby will be staffed and accessible. All other building uses will be on hold during the maintenance week.

Park Board Meeting

Monday, March 24 | Center at Norpoint

On March 24, the Park Board meeting will be conveniently held at the Center at Norpoint. Come meet the commissioners and learn more about what’s happening at the center and around the park district!

• 5:00 pm Meet and Greet, Refreshments 
• 6:00 pm Regular Park Board Meeting

The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting on our website.

Audition Call for Shakespeare in the Park

Saturday, April 5 - Tuesday, April 8

We're excited to announce auditions on April 5, 6 and 7 for Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Nights Dream! Shakespeare in the park is a much-loved Tacoma tradition, occurring outdoor in parks each summer season. This year the production team aims to feature South Sound performers.



• Shows will run on four days in August.
• Auditions will be held April 5, 6, and 7, by appointment.
• Callbacks will be held on April 8 at 7 pm. Monologue choices can be found on the website on the "requirements" tab.

Family Nature Walks

(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.

50+ Winter Potlucks

Join your peers to come together and build community around your favorite holiday dishes. We invite you to bring your favorite dish to share and use the sign-up sheet at the front desk to let us know what you’re bringing. Come for the food, stay for the conversation!

• Free for Center Pass Members
• Registration is encouraged to get an accurate head count

Co-Create to Recreate

Wednesday, March 19 | 5:30-7:30 pm at Eastside Community Center

Wednesday, March 26 | 5:30-7:30 pm at People's Center

Connect with people in your community and enjoy a free meal together. Each center has $10,000 for a special project and we’re kicking off the Participatory Budgeting process tonight. Join in tabletop discussions, meet the staff, and share your ideas.

Cooking Workshops

Have fun, learn new recipes, and get great ideas to use at home. These one-time workshops are held in our community center teaching kitchens.

Upcoming Classes:

• Adaptive Cooking Social | Thursday, March 20 at STAR Center
• Succulent Seafood | Friday, March 21 at STAR Center
• Succulent Seafood | Saturday, March 22 at Center at Norpoint
• Knife Sharpening Class | Wednesday, March 26 at STAR Center
• Tasty Thai Food | Friday, March 28 at Center at Norpoint
• Tasty Thai Food | Satuday, March 29 at STAR Center

Volunteer Work Parties

Spring is just around the corner! Help remove unwanted weeds, prune plants, mulch and help restore our natural areas and green spaces. Pre-registration required to attend.

Upcoming Work Parties:

• Tacoma Nature Center | Friday, March 21
• Rhododendron Garden | Saturday, March 22
• Wapato Lake Park | Saturday, March 22
• Dickman Mill Park | Saturday, March 22
• Ursich Park | Saturday, March 22
• Point Defiance Garden Club | Wednesday, March 26
• Owen Beach | Saturday, March 29
• Point Defiance Park | Saturday, March 29

Point Defiance Bird Walk

Sunday, March 23 | 8:30-10:30 am

Point Defiance Park



Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Point Defiance Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest. Drop-ins welcome, no registration required to attend.

• Please bring your own binoculars, but extras are available to borrow upon request.
• Participants must be able to travel on unpaved, uneven trails for up to two miles.

Soundscapes with Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington

Sunday, March 30 | 2-3:15 pm

Point Defiance Pagoda



Join Jacqueline for an evening of stories and songs that amplify the diverse perspectives and experiences of artists.

• Includes intermission and artist reception with light refreshments after concert.
• Registration required to attend.

Proceeds from this concert support the W.W. Seymour Conservatory.

Spring Break Camps

(Age 5-12, April 7-11) Join in the spring festivities and fun while making new friends! Daily activities include organized group games, spring crafts, nature walks, table games and more:

• All-Day Camp at Titlow
• All-Day Camp at Wapato
• Hobby Horse - Galactic Gallop Camp
• Yoga Camp at Owen Beach

Trapped: A LABYRINTH Adventure

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Experience history like never before at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum! Immerse yourself in a thrilling escape room adventure set in the 19th-century Pacific Northwest.

Trapped: A LABYRINTH Adventure is a collaboration between Parks Tacoma, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, and Labyrinth Escape Games.

Club B Session 4

Registration Open: March 17 - April 2

Activities Held: April 14 - June 6, 2025

Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer fun, meaningful after school activities to middle school students.

Beyond the Bell Session 4

Registration Open: March 24 - April 9

Activities Held: April 21 - June 13, 2025

Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer fun, meaningful after school activities to elementary school students.

Teen Late Night - Bowling Bonanza

Saturday, March 29 | 5-7 pm

Chalet Bowl

(Age 14-18) Teen Late Night participants can join youth engagement staff at Chalet Bowl for a fun filled event.

• Teens are required to provide their own transportation to and from the event.
• Price includes shoe rental, bowling fee and food/beverage.

Throwback 5k

Saturday, April 19 | Race starts at 9 am

Wapato Park

Step back into the past at the Throwback 5k. This unique event celebrates the spirit of classic racing. Dig your tube socks and sweat bands out of the closet and join us for this fun and affordable event!