Upcoming Events

Salmon Saturdays

Presented by Tacoma Public Utilities

Dec 2 and Dec 9; 12-2 pm

The Swan Creek Salmon Challenge has officially started! Complete 3 in a row on the Salmon Challenge Bingo Card then come to Salmon Saturdays on Dec 2 and 9 to be entered to win prizes!

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.

Christmas Regale

Saturday, Dec 2, 2023; 11 am-4 pm

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.

Visit With Santa

Presented by Amazon

Saturday, Dec 2; 10 am-1 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Visit with Santa and memorialize your time with a professional photograph. Enjoy treats, warm beverages, and quirky holiday crafts.

Winter Music Series with Tim Bertsch

Presented by Amazon

Sunday, Dec 3; 1-2:30 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! Stroll through the holiday display or sit and relax with a cup of tea while listening to local musician, Tim Bertsch, as he strums gently on his harpsichord.

Seymour Holiday Workshops

Presented by Amazon

Sunday, Dec 3; 1-2:30 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Free! Drop in and create a handmade botanical themed treasure for someone special or yourself. We’ll have everything on hand for you to make one of a kind giftable treasure.

Holiday Blast at Norpoint

Presented by Kitsap Credit Union

Saturday, Dec 9; 1-4 pm

Center at Norpoint

Free! Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch for a holiday celebration to remember! Activities include cookie decorating, arts & crafts, a selfie station, popcorn, hot cocoa station, inflatables and more.

Calling all volunteers! Click here to submit a volunteer interest form and help us facilitate this year's Holiday Blast at Norpoint.

Jingle Bell Run

Presented by Pacific Source Health Plans

Saturday, Dec 16; 10 am

Wright Park

This holiday 3-mile run/walk is a family favorite and a great way to spend active time outdoors during the busy holiday season.

Participants who sign up by Dec 1 will save $5. The entry fee increases to $35 per person on Dec 2.

Calling all volunteers! Click here to submit a volunteer interest form and help us facilitate this year's Jingle Bell Run.

Winter Wish Coat Drive

Accepting donations at our community centers until Dec 1, 2023

Metro Parks is holding a gift drive for new coats for youth in our community at STAR Center, Eastside Community Center, and Center at Norpoint for the Communities In Schools Winter Wish program.

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.

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.  

Holiday Chess Tournament Series

Thursday, Dec 7; 6 pm

STAR Center

Free for Tacoma Chess Club Members. Join the Tacoma Chess club for a holiday season tournament series! Entry to tournament is free for club members or a $3 drop in fee for non-members.

Holiday Food Drive

Now accepting donations at all Dinsmore Locations

Drop off your donations to any of Dinsmore's locations during the holiday season to provide food to those in need. For every $1 you donate, Emergency Food Network can provide 2 meals to our neighbors in need.