First Day Hikes at Washington State ParksJanuary 1 – Free DayRing in the New Year with Washington State Parks! First Day Hikes offer an experience for everyone to get outside and enjoy our beautiful state parks.Participate in ranger and staff-led hikes, bike rides, snowshoe excursions and more offered at 40+ parks on New Year’s Day. […]

Wonder: Winter Flower ShowDecember 2 – January 7, 10am – 3pmW W Seymour Conservatory highlights the beauty of the seasons with four distinctive displays each year. As we plan each show, we think of a theme that reminds us to breathe in magical moments when we come across them, and to remind ourselves to appreciate […]

Puyallup Home ShowJanuary 5 – 7, Friday & Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 5pmExperience the all-indoor event designed for homeowners new and old in all stages of remodeling and landscaping. Includes hundreds of exhibits with product demonstrations to enhance a wide variety of interests. Complimentary parking.Washington State Fairgrounds & Event Center Showplex110 9th […]

The Velveteen RabbitDecember 8 – 24 & January 5 – 7, Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 3pmWritten by Thomas Olson, and based on the story by Margery WilliamsnDirected by Victor VelazquezA boy receives a stuffed rabbit as a Christmas gift and comes to love him. When the boy becomes sick, the rabbit gives him love and makes the […]

Tacoma Wedding ShowJanuary 6 & 7Find all of the resources that you need to plan your wedding from flowers and party décor rentals to venues and photographers, all located in and/or servicing the South Sound region including South King, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, and beyond.Greater Tacoma Convention Center1500 Commerce St, TacomaHome | Tacoma Wedding Show (thetacomaweddingshow.com)

Auditions: Stinky Cheese & Other Fairly Stupid TalesJanuary 6, noon & 8, 6pm10+Prepare a 2-3 minute fairytale – can be an existing fairytale or write your own! Please limit your fairytale to 3 minutes max. Cold readings and singing auditions will follow.Performance dates:  March 1 – 17Western Washington Center for the Artswwca.us 

Coffee with the BirdsJanuary 7, 9 – 11amFreeJoin Metro Parks Tacoma naturalists for coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Point Defiance Park, followed by a bird walk. Sharpen your bird watching skills and socialize with other birders.Bring binoculars and weather appropriate attireCoffee is complimentary, please bring your own coffee mug. […]

Zoo Guide Applications Now OpenApplications are now open for high school students to become summer Zoo Guide volunteers at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. As a Zoo Guide, students will educate guests about the zoo and aquarium’s animals and important conservation and environmental issues.Applications available at:  High school volunteer at Point Defiance Zoo: camps, zoo […]

Tacoma Light TrailDecember 31 – January 14, 5 – 9pmDecember 31 Light ParadeIt’s all FREE, walkable/drivable and perfect to light up the darkest winter nights. Enjoy the New Year’s Eve Light Parade featuring a fire-breathing dragon and light up the darkest of the years’ nights. Live music, circus acts, dance, light art in Tollefson Plaza […]

5th Annual Oly on IceNovember 17 – January 15Celebrate the season on the ice.  75-minute sessions available.  Book online for advance tickets or on-site, on a first-come/first served basis. We highly recommend using the online option to ensure you’re able to reserve your preferred time. Tickets may be purchased at the ice rink, but quantities may […]

Comedy UndergroundJanuary 11, 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, Olympia360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org

Giraffes Can’t DanceJanuary 12, 6pmIn this stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with puppets, African rhythm, and lots of dancing, Gerald the Giraffe learns that his differences are what make him special.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.346.1721, tacomaartslive.org