Tacoma, Wash. – Join Downtown On the Go, 2nd Cycle, and Alchemy Skateboarding for the third annual free Hilltop Family Bike Day on Saturday, August 17th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Enjoy a fun, youth-friendly bike obstacle course, skateboarding, free helmets for youth, snacks, and bike decorations. There will be a slow family-friendly group bike ride at […]
Hilltop Neighborhood Walking Tour, August 14
Tacoma, WASH – Join us for the Hilltop Neighborhood Walk! Experience firsthand how the T-Link expansion, changing demographics, and new development projects are rapidly transforming the social and economic fabric of Tacoma’s historically Black neighborhood. Walk with us as we hear from local leaders and business owners about the successes Hilltop residents have achieved and the […]
Anna Zivarts & Tom Fucoloro Social & Book Event
Tacoma, Wash. – Join Downtown On the Go, The Urbanist, and friends for a two part book event with Anna Zivarts and Tom Fucoloro on Saturday August 3rd! Registration encouraged at downtownonthego.org. Anna Zivarts is a low-vision parent, nondriver and author of When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency (Island Press, 2024). Anna created the #WeekWithoutDriving challenge […]
DOTG Presents the Tacoma Youth Symphony and Friends July 10 Walk
Tacoma, WASH – Join us for the Tacoma Youth Symphony and Friends Walk, a vibrant event celebrating the musical culture of downtown Tacoma. This 0.5-mile walk, led by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association (TYSA), will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, July 10. The walk will begin at Theater on the Square […]
Walk Tacoma: Maritime History and Conservation of the Thea Foss Waterway June 12
Downtown On the Go is excited to announce the next walk in the Walk Tacoma series, focusing on Maritime History and Conservation of the Thea Foss Waterway. The walk will commence at Courthouse Square and will feature an insightful conversation with representatives from the Center for Urban Waters about the history and ongoing conservation initiatives […]
Discover Tacoma’s Rich Heritage on the Old Town Tacoma Immigrant History Walk
Tacoma, WA – May 8, 2024 – Downtown On the Go (DOTG) is thrilled to announce the next installment of our Walk Tacoma Series – the Old Town Tacoma Immigrant History Walk. Along with our event partners at the Job Carr Cabin Museum, we will lead participants along N 30th Street, where we will delve […]
Walk Tacoma Kickoff April 17
Tacoma, Wash. – Walk Tacoma is back for 2024! Join Downtown On the Go for our monthly walks, led by local experts, exploring Tacoma’s history, architecture, and community. Join us for the kickoff on April 17th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., providing a behind-the-scenes look at Tacoma’s local theaters. This walk will focus on the […]
New Kids On the Bus: Youth Mobility in Tacoma
Tacoma, Wash. – With more young people choosing to opt out of driving, it’s important that we understand the needs and wants of youth as they navigate our city. Join Downtown On the Go for a panel exploring how youth get around Tacoma, why they make the choices they do, and how this can influence the way we […]
Friday Forum: Strong Communities, Healthy Communities
Tacoma, Wash. – What makes a strong community? What about a healthy community? And what the heck is a Blue Zone? Communities are influenced by the built environment around them, with things like road design and access to green spaces impacting everything from health outcomes to job opportunities. Join Downtown On the Go for a panel exploring how […]