Take a guided walking tour back in time and find yourself surrounded by the sights, smells and sounds of life in 1859 at Fort Nisqually. In this reality, candles and campfires illuminate the people and events of the night. Candlelight Tourtakes place 6-9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7. Visitors will encounter Hudson’s […]
Mobile Teaching Kitchen, Market Resource Fair, Mixxed Fit and more
Metro Parks Tacoma has a strong list of events as we head into fall. Learn more by clicking here.
Fort Nisqually ushers autumn in with our Harvest Home celebration
As autumn approached, the laborers of the original Fort Nisqually would pull in the last of the crops. The “hock cart” would carry the last harvest, decorated in celebration of the bounty. By whose tough labours, and rough hands, We rip up first, then reap our lands. Crowned with the ears of corn, now come, And to the […]
Celebrate the End of Summer, Explore the Shore, Chalk Murals at Dune and more
Don’t let the end of summer curtail exploring the local area. Following is a little of activities: Click here to learn more and sign-up.
Registration is open for Metro Arts fall classes
Register online for Culinary, Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts classes. Click here to find options for youth, adults and families throughout Tacoma!
Activities for the Whole Family: Summer Bash, Hikes, Un-Stuff the Bus and more
Looking for something to do? Metro Parks Tacoma has your back… Click here to learn more.
New South Tacoma Fire Station proposed
From Metro Parks Tacoma Twitter/X feed. A new South Tacoma Fire Station is proposed for the vacant corner of the SERA campus, near S. 58th and Tyler. Read the proposal, give feedback, and get details about an open house on August 31 at https://bit.ly/3DY6adw
New Park Guides will provide engagement and outreach patrols in Tacoma parks
Visitors spending time in Tacoma parks will notice new faces making the rounds this summer. Metro Parks Tacoma launched a refreshed Park Guides program this month, starting with four full-time individuals split between regional and neighborhood parks. The guides will be a first point of contact for visitor questions and concerns, provide education and information […]
Activities for the Whole Family: Summer Bash, Kids Night Out, Health & Safety Fair and more
Summer continues on. Be sure to catch one or more of these upcoming events: Learn more by clicking here.