Upcoming Events

Norpoint Classic

Presented by PacificSource Health Plans

Thursday, Nov 23; 9 am

Center at Norpoint

$40 entry fee

The Norpoint Classic 5k and 2-mile is Tacoma’s original Thanksgiving fun run. Make it your family tradition!

Interested in volunteering? Click here to submit a volunteer interest form!

Autumn Sounds Healing: Botanical Garden Sessions

Friday, Nov 17; 6-7:15 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Relax into deep meditation through the sounds of crystal singing bowls, planetary tuned gongs, ocean drums, Koshi chimes, handpan and more.

Glow Golf

Fridays & Saturdays; sunset-11 pm

Meadow Park Golf Course

Glow Golf has taken the South Sound by storm! Experience it every Friday and Saturday night at Meadow Park Golf Course. It's a unique 9-hole adventure featuring glowing LED golf balls and drinks from the bar! Book your tee-time online in advance.  

Friendsgiving at Eastside

Thursday, Nov 16; 5:30 pm

Eastside Community Center

Free! Take part in kids’ activities as a family and break bread with your neighbors, as you encourage each other and build stronger community ties.

Turkey Giveaway at Eastside

Saturday, Nov 18; 9 am-12 pm

Eastside Community Center

Free, drive-through only. Swing by Eastside Community Center where our volunteers will be on hand to distribute hearty birds, ensuring that no one goes without a traditional feast.

People's Community Center will be also be hosting a turkey giveaway on Monday, Nov 20 from 5-8 pm. Learn more here.

50+ Holiday Potluck

Thursday, Nov 16; 11:30 am-1:30 pm at Center at Norpoint

Friday, Nov 17; 11:30 am- 1:30 pm at People's Center

Free! Join us for this special 50+ social event to come together and build community around your favorite holiday dishes.

Polar Bear Birthday

Nov 18 & 19; 9 am-3 pm

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Astra and Laerke are turning 3! Join us in celebrating their birthday all weekend long!

BIPOC Wonder Walk

Saturday, Nov 18; 12-1 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! Guided by Claudia Linares, our wonder walks is a place for our Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community to practice mindfulness relationally.

Swan Creek Bird Walk

Saturday, Nov 18; 8 am-12 pm

Swan Creek Park

Free! Join the Park Guides as they accompany the Tahoma Audubon Society for one of their monthly bird walks through Swan Creek. 

Nature Walk - Mushroom and Slugs

Sunday, Nov 19; 12-1 pm

Point Defiance Park

Free! (Ages 3+) Join the Park Guides for a fun and informative walk as they look for the treasures of the forest: slugs and mushrooms!

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.

Club B and Beyond the Bell

Session 2 Registration: Oct 30-Nov 21, 2023

Session 2 registration now open! Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer fun, meaningful after school activities to elementary and middle school students.

Teen Late Nights

Every Friday; 5-10 pm

Various Locations

Free! Middle and High School students will have fun with friends in a safe, supervised setting every Friday. Activities include open gym, sports, cooking, games, and much more!