Metro Parks Tacoma is among the elite nationally-accredited park systems in the United States. From large regional events to world-class zoos, local parks and pools, historic facilities, sports and classes, there is something there for everyone. Find your favorite places to explore and escape. 2024 Special Events June 1-2 Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival at … [Read more...] about Explore Tacoma’s Parks
New Neighbors Guide
Tacoma Little Theatre Hosts Students on Stage
More than 105 years ago, an ambitious group of civic-minded community members founded the Tacoma Chapter of the Drama League of America, known today as the Tacoma Little Theatre. Even today, their goal to promote theater, the study of theatrical literature and culture as a means of community building, is alive and well. According to Chris Serface, the Managing Artistic … [Read more...] about Tacoma Little Theatre Hosts Students on Stage
The Harbor History Museum
Nestled on the Gig Harbor waterfront where Donkey Creek meets the bay, the Harbor History Museum is celebrating its 14th year of operation. Yet the Museum’s campus has a much deeper history, first as a village site of the sx̌ʷəbabš , or Swift Water People, a band of the Puyallup Tribe. In the early 1900s it became the site of C.O. Austin’s log mill and later, the original site … [Read more...] about The Harbor History Museum
Farmers Markets in the South Sound
Farmers Markets provide access to fresh, local, sustainable food and food products. At most of our local markets, you will find not only fresh fruits and vegetables, but also fresh-cut flower bouquets, garden and landscaping plants, artisan breads, farm fresh eggs and meats, and handcrafted items for gift giving, plus many markets have regular entertainment and dining out … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets in the South Sound
Life in Pierce County
Vibrant and diverse, Pierce County is made up of over 20 cities, including urban Tacoma, charming Gig Harbor and home of the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The County is composed of historic structures and buildings, breathtaking waterfront views, lush rural land, quaint and welcoming suburbs, an ever-industrious energy, and is the neighbor to magnificent Mount Rainier. … [Read more...] about Life in Pierce County