Upcoming Events

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Family Nature Walks

Saturday, Jan 6; 10-11 am at Swan Creek Park

Saturday, Jan 6; 1-2 pm at Tacoma Nature Center


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.

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Coffee with the Birds

Sunday, Jan 7; 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. Sharpen your birdwatching skills and socialize with other birders.

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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. Transportation and equipment provided.

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Metro Arts Winter 2024

Registration now open for Jan, Feb & Mar sessions


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.

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King of the Court Lightning Tournament

Sunday, Jan 14; 12-2 pm

Schatz Boys and Girls Club


Join the Grit City Gherkins at the Hope Center for a recreational King of the Court style Lightning Tournament!

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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.

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When School is Out, Metro Parks Pools are In

Monday, Jan 15

Eastside Pool and People's Pool


Free! Join us at Eastside and People's Pool on MLK Day for fun-filled water activities for your kids to enjoy while school is not in session.

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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.

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Pier Peer

Friday, Jan 19; 7:30-9 pm

Point Defiance Marina


(Ages 8+) $16 admission. Join this nighttime adventure to peer into the sound to discover hundreds of mysterious marine life forms drawn to the underwater lights.

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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.

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Valentine's Day 5k

Saturday, Feb 10; 10 am

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!

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