Upcoming Events

Black History Celebration

Saturday, Feb 3; 11 am-3 pm

People's Center

Free! Join us February 3 at People's Center to celebrate the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development.

Youth Volleyball Community League

Registration now open until Feb 9



(Ages 8-14) Learn the fundamentals of volleyball, sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun and meeting new friends.

Youth Flag Football Community League

Registration now open until Feb 9

(Ages 5-14) Learn the fundamentals of football, sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun and meeting new friends.

Youth Sports Coach

Flag Football and Volleyball Coaches Needed!

Coach one sport or all of them! Volunteer for Community League or get paid to coach with Beyond the Bell. Key dates and more details on our website.

Coffee with the Birds

Sunday, Feb 4; 9-11 am

Sunday, Mar 3; 9-11 am

Point Defiance Park

Free! Join us for coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Point Defiance, followed by a bird walk through the park.

Family Nature Walks

Saturday, Feb 3; 10-11 am at Dune Peninsula

Saturday, Feb 10; 10-11 am at Oak Tree Park

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.

Expanded Community Center Hours to Include Sundays

Center at Norpoint & People's Community Center

Beginning January 21, People’s Community Center expanded its operating hours to include Sunday. The Center at Norpoint will follow suit on February 4.

People's Pool Schedule Changes Feb 5

People's Pool

People's Pool schedule will be adjusted starting Monday, Feb 5. Please check the website and pool schedule before coming to swim!

Norpoint Pool is Open!

Reminder that Norpoint Pool is now open and will resume regularly scheduled swim lessons and rec swim hours.

Point Defiance Community Garden Club Work Party

Saturday, Feb 3; 9-11:45 am

Point Defiance Lodge

Free! Join the Point Defiance Community Garden Club volunteers and help maintain landscape beds surrounding the Point Defiance Lodge, remove unwanted weeds, water plants, and more.

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!

Kids 'n' Critters Weekend

Feb 2-4; 9:30 am-3 pm

NW Trek Wildlife Park

Weekends in February, two kids 12 or under are free with each paid adult general admission.

Hilltop Healthy Kids 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.

Beyond the Bell & Club B

Registration: Jan 22-Feb 10 | Activities held: Feb 21- Apr 12

Session 3 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.