TACOMA, WA: The biggest Juneteenth celebration in Washington state is happening at a Tacoma park, connecting South Sounders through a community-led festival featuring live music, food vendors, a career fair and a play zone for kids. This is the second year “Juneteenth: A Road to Economic Freedom” was organized by WayOut Kids at Stewart Heights […]
‘Summer Late Nights’ is in as Tacoma schools get out
TACOMA, WA: No more teachers, no more books, no more wondering what to do or where to go with friends this summer. After a successful launch last year, the award-winning community program Summer Late Nights returns on Monday, June 24 for middle and high school students in Tacoma. A total of 12 locations across the […]
This Week Trails Challenge, Adaptive Hiking Club, Walk the Parks and Dine we Must
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Students painting murals on storm drains at Point Defiance Marina to educate public on pollution
TACOMA, WA: High school students are painting colorful murals on six storm drains around Point Defiance Marina aimed at educating the public on the impacts of stormwater pollution. The project promotes the city’s award-winning campaign “If it hits the ground, it hits the Sound.” An animal life painting class at the Science and Math Institute (SAMi) took it […]
Tickets on sale now for Dine We Must, a Victorian-inspired dinner with a Northwest twist
“Dine we must, and we may as well dine elegantly…” Buy your tickets now for an evening of fine foods, company and Victorian desserts set outdoors on the blissful lawn of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Dine We Must returns to Fort Nisqually on June 14, 2024, at 6 p.m. Guests will have exclusive access […]
Adventure Awaits: Family Activities for All Ages
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Summer Late Nights, created to reduce youth gun violence in Tacoma, receives award for Program Excellence
In the first three months of 2023, three Tacoma youth died as a direct result of gun violence. Another 10 were charged as adults in connection to violent felonies, including homicide. On May 16, 2023, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41197 acknowledging the devastating impact of gun violence in the city of Tacoma, naming the […]
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival to bring traffic impacts to Point Defiance Park and ferry terminal
Visitors to Point Defiance Park can expect significant traffic impacts the weekend of June 1-2 related to the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival. Drivers wishing to access the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum or Owen Beach on those days are strongly encouraged to use the Mildred Street entrance. Free […]
Spring into Summer: Family-friendly Activities to Explore Tacoma
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