Upcoming Events

Community Resource Fair

Thursday, Feb 29; 2-5 pm

STAR Center

Free! Join us at STAR Center for an afternoon full of kids’ activities and opportunities for the community to gain access to vital resources.

Co-Create to Recreate

Thursday, Feb 29; 5:30-7:30 pm

Center at Norpoint

Free! Join us for dinner and cast your vote for project ideas. We’re also celebrating the center’s 30th anniversary!

Seuss-tacular Spring Fling

Saturday, Mar 2; 11 am-2 pm

STAR Center

Free! Come join us for fun crafts, activities and games inspired by your favorite Dr. Seuss books and characters!

50+ Mini Trips

Wednesday, Feb 28; 12:30-3:30 pm

Join us for this stop in our mini trip series exploring international cafes and markets around Tacoma.

50+ Winter Potluck

Monday, Mar 4; 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Eastside Community Center

Free! Join us for a 50+ potluck to come together and build community around your favorite dishes.

Family Nature Walks

Saturday, Mar 9; 10 am at McKinley Park

Saturday, Mar 9; 1 pm at Wapato Hills Park

Free! (Ages 3+) Explore Tacoma Parks during these naturalist-led walks.

Pier Peer

Saturday, Mar 9; 7:30 pm

Point Defiance Marina

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

Spring Break Camps

Now open for registration

Sign up for Hip Hop Audio, Encanto Dance, Flag Football, Outdoor Adventure Camps and more, all occurring the first week of April.

Point Defiance Community Garden Club Work Party

Saturday, Mar 2; 9 am-12 pm

Meet at the Point Defiance Lodge

Free! Help remove unwanted weeds, water plants, plan new planting projects, and assist in many ways to connect with visitors, promote Point Defiance gardens, and encourage a love for nature.

Family Sledding Trip

Saturday, Mar 9; 7:30 am-2 pm

Meet at People's Center

(Age 3+) Have fun sledding or just playing while making new friends in the mountains!

King of the Court Lightning Tournament

Sunday, Mar 10; 12 pm-2 pm

Schatz Boys and Girls Club

Join the Grit City Gherkins at the Schatz Boys and Girls Club for a recreational King-of-the-Court style Lightning Tournament!

Swan Creek Trail Run

Saturday, May 4; 10 am

Swan Creek Park

Tickets now on sale! Come run, walk, and enjoy yourself on this 5K trail run that sweeps through the trails of Swan Creek Park in East Tacoma.

Register by April 19 to ensure your t-shirt by race day!