Upcoming Events

Senior Sweethearts

Tuesday, Feb 13; 1:30-3:30 pm at Center at Norpoint

Wednesday, Feb 14; 1:30-3:30 pm at People's Center

Free! (Ages 50+) Join us at Norpoint and People's Center for light refreshments, an online dating profile workshop, and games to break the ice with potential new connections or friends.

Visit any of Tacoma’s four community centers for free on February 19, President’s Day! Admission is free, no membership or day pass is required.

• Eastside Community Center: 7 am-8 pm
• Center at Norpoint: 5:30 am-8 pm
• People’s Center: 7 am-8 pm
• STAR Center: 6 am-8 pm
• Treetops Playgrounds: 9 am-6 pm – Free Family Play All Day

When School is Out, Metro Parks Pools are In

Feb 19 & 20

All Indoor Pool Locations

Free! Join us at our indoor pool locations for fun water activities for your kids to enjoy while school is not in session.

Splendor: Spring Flower Show

Feb 14 through March 31; 10 am-3 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Visit during Splendor: Spring Flower Show and immerse yourself into the rich colors of the season - just in-time for Valentine's Day!

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.

Kids Night Out

Friday, Feb 16; 6-9 pm

STAR Center

(Age 5-12) Enjoy a night off while your kids enjoy a night out!

Hilltop Healthy Kids & Family Carnival

Saturday, Feb 17; 12-4 pm

People's Community Center

Free! Join us for the 14th annual Hilltop Healthy Kids & Family Carnival featuring live music, tons of fun, and free services for kids and families.

Nature is Medicine: a BIPOC mindfulness gathering

Saturday, Feb 17; 12-1 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! A space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to practice mindfulness together in nature. We will practice breathing, take in the wonders of our surroundings, and write to communally reflect to awaken the mind and heart.

Critter of the Month

Friday, Feb 23; 12 pm

STAR Center

Free! Join us at STAR Center on the last friday of the month as we learn about animals through stories, games, crafts and more.

Black Legacy Celebration

Saturday, Feb 24; 12-3 pm

Eastside Community Center

Free! Join us an afternoon featuring vendors, dj, performances, spoken word, face painting, free haircuts and a live black music melody at Eastside Community Center.