There is a lot to do this summer. Check out this partial list from Metro Parks Tacoma: Click here to see details for all the above and to learn more.
To Do
July 5 Town Parks and Town Clean Up
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. STEILACOOM – 2nd Annual 5th of July Parks & Town Clean up Litter bags and some litter picker tools provided. Please bring gloves and water. Buckets are handy for stashing trash, but trash bags will also be available. As always, refreshments will be waiting for you.
Prairie Line Walk & Talk
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join Tacoma Historical Society for a historic walking tour, July 14 at 6 pm, of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma. The tour will be lead by renowned local historian, Michael Sullivan, who will share the history of how the Northern Pacific Railroad shaped the city we know today. […]
Taste of Salmon
Submitted by Jenny Dow, Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association will not be having our annual Salmon Bake in 2023 because Sunnyside Beach will be closed for seawall construction and there’s no other venue with the room and the facilities for an operation as large as ours. Instead we will be selling […]
Enjoy a Creative, Cultural Summer at Tacoma Art Museum
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Looking for fun things to do this summer? Tacoma Art Museum offers several regular programs and is participating in community events — and many are free of charge. Activities and exhibitions helped TAM earn Best Museum and Best Art Gallery honors in the annual Best of the South Sound program […]
Lakewood United: Lakewood Police Chief Smith speaks on “Making a Difference!”
The public is invited to join us on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 7:15 a.m. at Burs Restaurant – 6151 Steilacoom Blvd. SW. Guest Speaker: Police Chief Patrick D. Smith, who recently became the leader of our Lakewood Police Department, will share information on current efforts being made to address safety concerns in our […]
Dr William Chapman Nyaho Piano Concert
Submitted by St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Lakewood. St Mary’s Episcopal Church, located at 10630 Gravelly Lake Drive in Lakewood will be hosting a concert by Dr William Chapman Nyaho. This will be a solo performance by Dr Nyaho who will be performing vibrant and expressive classical music grounded in the roots of the African continent. […]
Curran Cider Squeeze Needs Volunteers!
Submitted by CORE. Each year, the CORE volunteer group sponsors the Curran Apple Orchard Park Cider Squeeze at NO COST to attendees , allowing adopters and community members the opportunity to pick apples, squeeze cider and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the orchard. This year, we are in particular need of additional volunteers if we […]
4th of July Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. DuPont Historical Society’s 4th of July Pancake Breakfast fundraiser, part of the City of DuPont & Northwest Landing celebration, will be held in Clocktower Park, DuPont WA. All proceeds will benefit the DuPont Historical Museum, events, and programs. Clock Tower Park, 1401 Palisade Blvd, DuPont WA. Parking on side streets. […]