University of Puget Sound Opera Theater:  Into the WoodsApril 4 – 6, 7:30pm, April 7, 2pmEnjoy this 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine performed by the School of Music Opera Theater.University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Concert Hall1500 N Warner St, Tacoma253.879.3741, pugetsound.edu/eventstickets:  tickets.pugetsound.edu

First Friday Night at Hands on Childrens MuseumApril 5, 4 – 8pm$1 AdmissionMembers FreeEnjoy monthly themed, hands-on activities and museum exhibits.Reduced admission is part of the museum’s Inspired Learning for All partnership with WSECU.Hands on Childrens Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia360.956.0818, hocm.org

Introduction to Boatbuilding Skills: Make Your Own Canoe PaddleApril 5 – 7, 9am – 4pmAges 16+Join Arbutus Folk School for an immersive woodworking experience with guest artist and boat-builder Ben Kahn!Learn to craft your own canoe paddle from a 2’×6′ piece of wood using an array of tools including a bandsaw, block plane, spokeshave, and more.Arbutus Folk […]

Caribbean Queens FestivalApril 6, 11am – 4pmFamily friendly.FreeThe Caribbean Queens Festival will engage community members in celebrating the music, food, artistry and culture of the Caribbean diaspora. This one-day public event will feature contributors of Caribbean descent, providing visibility and economic opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs.Edison Square5415 S Tacoma Way, Tacomacaribbeanqueens.net

Girl Scout Badge DayApril 7, 9am – 3pmBrownie and Junior Scouts are invited to join educators at LeMay – America’s Car Museum for an exciting full-day event to work through all the requirements for the Automotive Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing badges. Scouts will also have the opportunity to tour the Museum and participate in a […]

Coffee with the Birds:  NestingApril 7, 9 – 11amFree.16+Join us for Dancing Goats coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Wapato Park, followed by a bird walk through the park. Sharpen your birdwatching skills and socialize with other birders.Register:  Coffee with the Birds- April Program: Nests – Metro Parks TacomaWapato Park […]

Imagine MonetThrough April 14Imagine Monet is the exhibition produced and created by the French directors Annabelle Mauger and Julien Baron, the world’s first directors of a digital immersive exhibition.  The exhibit starts with the famous painting Impression Soleil levant (1872) and closes with the renowned Water Lilies series (1914 – 1926). In between enjoy more […]

Dinos Rock!Through April 14Examine real fossils with experts from the Burke Museum and Fossil Team PDX. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer and learn about birds of prey and their dinosaur ancestors. Explore epoch extinction events, create prehistoric cave paintings, dig for dino bones, watch wacky Dr. Science demos, join the dino stomp dance […]

Home School DayApril 10, 10am – 2pmLoad in and take your learning on the road! This April, we invite you to join the Education Team for a fun-filled, hands-on day at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, specifically for homeschoolers!LeMay – America’s Car Museum2727 E D St, Tacomaamericascarmuseum.org

History After Hours: Tacoma Home MoviesApril 11, 7 – 9pmMick Flaaen, a Tacoma-based filmmaker and preservationist, will showcase the Tacoma Home Movies project. This treasure trove of found films is highlighted by rare historical footage and candid moments of life in Washington throughout the years. Flaaen will be joined by historian and History After Hours: […]

Organ at Noon Series featuring Wyatt SmithApril 12, 12:05pmFreeEnjoy the rich sounds of the organ with Wyatt Smith.University of Puget Sound Kilworth Memorial Chapel1500 N Warner253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events 

Earth Day CleanupApril 13, noon – 2pmFree.  Register online:  MyImpactPage – Chip In (betterimpact.com)Calling All Ocean Lovers and Eco-Warriors!Earth Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by giving back to our beautiful planet? Join us for a special Earth Day Beach Cleanup event hosted by the Port of Tacoma and be […]