Upcoming Events

Family Fun Night

Friday, July 14; 6-9 pm at Fort Nisqually


Bring a picnic dinner and settle in for 19th century games, music, and the firing of the candy cannon!

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Movie in the Park: Pride at People's Park

Friday, July 14; 8-11 pm at People's Park


Free! Join Tacoma Pride in People’s Park for the feature film, Hairspray (1988). This all-ages event is in partnership with The Grand Cinema and Tacoma Pride.

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Shakespeare in the Park - The Tempest

Saturday, July 15; 7-9 pm at Wright Park


Free! Grab a picnic, bring your family and join us at Wright Park on Saturday, July 15 for free Shakespeare in the park!

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Summer Bash Car Show

Saturday, Aug 5; 2-5 pm at Wright Park


Join the Northeast Tacoma Neighborhood Council and the Center at Norpoint for the 2nd Annual Summer Bash and Car Show! All vehicles registered will be judged and cash prizes will be given for the top rides!

Register for the Car Show

Tacoma's Got Talent

Saturday, Aug 5; 6-8 pm at Wright Park


Sign up and share your talent during the Norpoint Summer Bash! Open to all ages, come prepared with a 5-7 minute performance and show off your skills.

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Kids Night Out

Friday, July 21; 6-9 pm at STAR Center


(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.

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Playground and Free Meal Program

July 3-Sept 1 at various locations


When school’s out, parks are in! Our Playground and Lunch Program provides free lunch to all youth under 18 years of age Monday-Friday. In addition, activities and games are led by staff at all sites from 10 am-3 pm. Lunch is served from 12 to 1 pm.

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Outdoor Pools

Stewart Heights Pool


  • Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Saturday (closed Fri/Sun)


Lap Swim: Mon/Wed 10 am-12 pm

Kandle Pool


  • Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, and Sunday (closed Fri/Sat)


Lap Swim: Tues/Thurs 10 am-12 pm

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Spraygrounds

Open seven days a week, 10 am-8 pm until Sept 4


Free! Splish splash and stay cool this summer with spraygrounds located at 10 public parks around Tacoma.

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Summer Late Nights

Monday-Friday, June 26-Sept 1; 5-10 pm at various locations


Middle and high school students have a free place to get dinner and hang out with friends every weeknight this summer.

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Vernados Circus

July 7-23 at STAR Center


Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is returning to Tacoma! The show will play STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th Street, Tacoma, WA with its all-new â€śLet’s Build a Dream” Tour from July 7 – 23 2023.


Use the discount code CENTERSTAGE for 10% off General Admission!

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Community Litter Cleanup

Saturday, July 15; 9 am-12 pm at Point Defiance Marina


Free! Join community volunteers to clean up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park. We couldn’t do it without you and many helping hands are welcome!

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Owl Together Now

July 22; 7-9 pm at Point Defiance Park


Lace up your shoes and join us for an evening fun run or walk through the forest at Point Defiance Park. Choose your route:



Proceeds benefit the Point Defiance AAZK.

Supported by Pacific Source 

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Dune Peninsula Farmer's Market

Every Sunday through August (except 8/6); 11 am-4 pm at Dune Peninsula


Free! Don’t miss a beautiful Sunday at Dune Peninsula! Find your favorite vendors with a wide variety of fresh produce, flowers, locally processed foods like pickles, baked goods, sauces, Beer, Wine, Cider and gifts from local talented artisans. 

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Eastside Farmer's Market

Every Friday through August; 3-7 pm at Stewart Heights Park


Free! This market offers an abundant selection of the freshest fruits, vegetables, fresh berries, honey, and processed foods. Get your weekly groceries and grab dinner from one of our local food trucks. Enjoy weekly music, and kids’ activities, cooking demos, and so much more. 

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Intermediate Kayak Trip – Blake Island

July 22; 9 am-12 pm, meet at Southworth Ferry Dock


(Age 16+) Join us for a paddle to Blake Island State Park, a wonderful marine state park only accessible by boat. Dress for outdoor weather.

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Regence Blue Shield presents:

Mosaic: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture event

July 29-30; 12-7 pm at Wright Park


Free! The event takes place in Tacoma’s Wright Park the last weekend of July with a mix of arts and craft vendors, food vendors, and stage performances all showcasing the great people, cultures and traditions that make Tacoma the City of Destiny.

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