Sharks & Rays WeekendJuly 13 & 14Sharks and rays need our help. Join us in the Tropical Reef Aquarium’s Outer Reef to learn about how important coral reefs are as […]

Summer Block Party July 14, 1 – 4pmFree.Summer is here and the time is right to meet at Eastside Community Center in Tacoma and celebrate all that the neighborhood has to […]

Summer Sounds at SkansieJuly 16 – August 20, Tuesdays, 6 – 8pmFree.This popular community event features local and regional musicians.  Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening on […]

LakefairJuly 17 – 18, noon – 10pmJuly 19 – 20, noon – 11pmJuly 21, noon – midnight5-day family friendly festival with carnival, vendors, entertainment, 50+ in the Park, car show, […]

The Evolution of the Northwest Passage with past Washington State Museum director David NicandriJuly 18, 1:30 – 3:30pmAfter centuries of failure to discover the Northwest Passage from North America’s Atlantic […]

In Full Bloom: The Perennial Pride CelebrationJuly 18, 5:30 – 7pmCome party with us for our main event featuring art vendors, live performances, and interactive installations. Explore a diverse array […]

 Art Celebration & Sale @ eliseoAugust 254, 10am – 4pm eliseo campusFree.eliseo recently received a very generous donation of art that was previously being displayed at a local gallery.  The […]

Summer Reading Challenge TacomaSign-up starting June 22 – August 17Readers of all ages are invited to participate in Tacoma Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge 2024.This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins […]

Family Fun NightJuly 19, 6 – 9pmEnjoy summer at the Fort with the whole family. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the shade of the locus trees. Kids of […]

Chalk the HarborJuly 20Free.Calling all artists of all ages to show off their artistic skills.  Chalk the sidewalk along Gig Harbor’s waterfront and enjoy the colorful displays.Downtown Gig HarborGig Harbor […]

Owl Together Now – 1 Mile & 3 Mile Family RunJuly 20, 7 – 9pmAges 6+1 Mile evening event stays within Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and includes a scavenger […]

Community Liter CleanupJuly 20, 9am – noon, and every 3rd SaturdayVolunteers are needed clean up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park.All necessary tools […]