Events

Nature Alphabet – I is for ImaginationApril 15, 10 – 11:30amAges 2 – 6Pre-registration required.Adults Free, Ratio 1:1Preschoolers explore different nature topics through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks and crafts at the Tacoma Nature Center.Tacoma Nature Center1919 S Tyler St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org253.404.3940

50+ Trip – Tulip FestivalApril 16, 9am – 4pmSpace is Limited.Re-registration is Required.Food not included.50+ Trips with Metro Parks Tacoma are a great way to explore new places around Tacoma and beyond. Join us for a small group trip to Mount Vernon, WA for the Tulip Festival. The trip includes transportation from a Metro Parks […]

Five For FightingApril 17, 7:30pmTo date, Five For Fighting, has released six studio LPs. Singer-songwriter and performer John Ondrasik has penned major hits including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned tens of millions of streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the […]

University of Puget Sound Jazz OrchestraApril 17, 7:30pmDirected by Tracy KnoopFreeEnjoy the upbeat sounds of the UPS Jazz OrchestraUniversity of Puget SoundSchneebeck Concert Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events 

Comedy UndergroundApril 18, 7:30pmComedy Underground is back to make you laugh. Each event features a new slate of touring comedians that are sure to make you laugh out loud! Recommended for ages 18+.Washington Center Black Box512 Washington St SE, Olympiawww.washingtoncenter.org 360.753.8586

Hands on Children’s Museum After Hours:  BeerCraftApril 19, 7 – 10pm21+Enjoy a night that celebrates craft brewing and showcases some of the best local breweries, cideries, and specialty beverage purveyors. Explore samples from 14 specialty brewers and chat with the experts as you eat, drink, and play your way through the Museum!Hands on Children’s Museum414 […]

The Red Hot Chilli PipersApril 19, 7:30pmIt’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers.Washington […]

23rd Annual MetroParks Parks Appreciation DayApril 20,Come together to lend a hand to keep parks beautiful, our community strong and connected, and be a good steward of the earth on April 20. Spruce up local parks by trimming limbs, grooming grounds and maintaining restoration areas.MetroParks Tacoma locations:Pt Defiance Marina, 9am – noon, MyImpactPage – Chip In […]

Haydn’s Mass in Time of WarApril 20, 7:30pmComposed in 1796 during Austria’s wartime mobilization, this poignant mass reflects on the profound impact of conflict on everyday lives. Haydn’s masterpiece offers solace and delivers a compelling message: “We don’t want victory, we want peace!”Enjoy this performance by Masterworks Chorale Ensemble.Washington Center for the Performing Arts512 Washington […]

Family STEAM Day – Plant PowerApril 20, 11am – 3pmFrom car parts to medical devices, toys to tools, the possibilities are endless with 3D printing! Join us to explore the history of 3D printing, see a few 3D printers in action, familiarize yourself with computer automated design (CAD) software, and learn about the world of […]

Healthy Kids Day at South Sound YMCAApril 20Shelton Family YMCA,: 10am – 1pmBriggs Community YMCA, 1 – 4pmThis FREE, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer season.Sponsored nationally by Peanuts, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to turn fun and play into […]

Snake Lake Science FairFair April 20Students grade K-12th create their own science project to participate in this exciting community event. Science Fair viewing is free and open to the public.Tacoma Nature Center1919 S Tyler St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.orgSnake Lake Science Fair – Metro Parks Tacoma