Upcoming Events

Harvest Fest at People's Center

Thursday, October 31

4-6 pm, Trunk or Treat

7-10 pm, Teen Late Night

People's Community Center

Free! Bring the family for safe Halloween-themed holiday fun!

Supported by Coordinated Care

Eastside Haunted House

Thursday, October 31; 6-7:30 pm

Eastside Community Center

Free! Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween! Eastside Community Center is hosting a night of thrills and chills to provide a safe and fun place for kids to celebrate.

In partnership with Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound

Adult Co-ed Volleyball

November 7-January 9, 2025; Thursday Nights

Center at Norpoint

Registration closes next Monday! Join the Metro Parks Tacoma Adult Coed Volleyball League for a season of competitive play and social interaction. Double headers will be held every Thursday night at the Center at Norpoint starting November 7.

• Sign up your entire team, or sign up as an individual to be placed on a team.
• Games are played November 7- January 9.

Youth Basketball Leagues

Registration open: Now until Nov 24

Practices begin: The week of December 9

Youth will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and defense all while being assigned to a coach with practices being once a week for an hour.

Mindfulness Walks

Friday, November 1; 1-2 pm

Wright Park

Join trained mindfulness teacher and ecologist, Sarah Low, through a series of mindfulness practices that will cultivate present-moment awareness, awe, and an appreciation of plants and the natural world.

Coffee with the Birds

Sunday, November 3; 9-11 am

Rhododendron Garden in Point Defiance Park

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

Aging Smart Workshops

Tuesday, November 5; 1 pm at Eastside Community Center

Friday, November 8; 12 pm at STAR Center

Join us for our 50+ Aging Workshops presented by the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC), where experts in healthcare, finance, elder law, design, and home remodeling will share valuable insights to help you maintain your independence in the housing of your choice.

Pier Peer in Tacoma

November 2; 7:30-9 pm

Point Defiance Marina

Peer into the sound and discover hundreds of mysterious marine life forms drawn to the underwater lights.

Family Nature Walks

Saturday, November 2; 10-11 am at Wapato Hills Park

Saturday, November 2; 1-2 pm at McKinley Park

(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.

Build with a Park Guide

Monday, November 4; 3-5 pm at STAR Center

Monday, December 2; 3-5 pm at Center at Norpoint

(Ages 10-18) Explore our take on classic woodworking projects with a Park Guide! This hands-on group activity provides all the supplies to make a wooden project to take or give as a gift.

Volunteer Work Parties

Friday, November 1; 9 am-12 pm at Tacoma Nature Center

Saturday, November 2; 9 am-12 pm at Charlotte's Blueberry Park

Saturday, November 2; 9 am-12 pm at China Lake Park

Sunday, November 3; 9 am-12 pm at Swan Creek Park

Friday, November 8; 9 am-12 pm at Browns Point Playfield

Join community volunteers to improve trails and park green spaces by removing invasive species and vegetation encroaching on the trails.

Metro Arts Dance Classes

Explore ballet, tap, jazz and creative dance classes for ages 3-4, 5-7, or 8-12.

Upcoming Classes:

• Beginning Ballet 3-4Y & 5-7Y
• Creative Dance 3-4Y
• Ballet/Tap Combo 5-7Y and 8-12Y
• Jazz/Tap Combo 5-7Y

The next class session starts Nov 4!

Register for After School fun at Club B

Registration open now until October 30

Activities held: November 12, 2024–January 30, 2025

Families of middle school students can register for Club B, a set of engaging free afterschool programs in Tacoma Public Schools.

Norpoint Classic 5k and 2-Mile

Thursday, Nov 28; 9 am

Starting at Center at Norpoint

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

Register by Nov 14 to ensure your t-shirt on race day!