Upcoming Events

Polar Bear Plunge

Presented by Bath Fitter

Monday, Jan 1; 11:30 am

Point Defiance Marina Boat Launch

$10 + tax. Kick off the new year by plunging into Puget Sound. Warm beverages will be available at the event.

Calling all volunteers! Click here to submit a volunteer interest form and help us facilitate this year's Polar Bear Plunge.

King of the Court Lightning Tournament

Sunday, Dec 31; 6-12:30 am

Eastside Community Center

Ring in the New year with Pickleball under a blacklight glow setting! Food included with admission and Beer & Cider for sale in the Swiftnet Sponsored beer garden.

Tacoma Dodgeball Winter League

Registration open until Dec 29

People's Community Center

Tacoma Dodgeball is a 7″ Foam co-ed adult recreational league at People’s Community Center. Registration available for both teams and individual participants.

Zoolights

Now through Monday, Jan 1; 4:30-10 pm

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Zoolights tickets now available! Enjoy magical lights and a classic holiday tradition that has dazzled our community for 36 years.

Online timed tickets are required for Zoolights.

Winter Wildland

Dec 26-Jan 1; 9:30 am-3 pm

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Breathe in the crisp mountain air and watch in delight as our animals play with holiday-themed treats and enrichments. Stroll paths laced with winter magic and decorations.

Seattle Kraken Celebration at Verlo Playfield

Saturday, Dec 30; 10 am

Verlo Playfield

Bring the entire family to join us at the groundbreaking ceremony. 

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.

Use promo code: GLOWGOLF23 for 15% off your next tee-time!

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.

Family Nature Walks

Saturday, Jan 6; 11 am-12 pm 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.

Coffee with the Birds

Sunday, Jan 7; 9-11 am

Point Defiance Park

Free! Join us fo 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.