Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is working together with the Pedigree brand to make one of the most shoppable weekends of the year into the most adoptable weekend of the year. Adopt a dog on Pedigree Shelter Sunday on November 26 and your […]
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Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo returns Friday
Tacoma, Wash.– Festive and bright holiday magic returns with Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium this Friday, Nov. 24, and runs through Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25). The annual event boasts more than 800,000 colorful LED lights and dozens of sparkling 3-D animal light displays. The tradition has dazzled the South […]
Rainier Ringers (Handbell Concert) – Home for the Holidays
Submitted by Daniel Krenz. Welcome home for the holidays! We warmly greet you and invite you to share your holiday with us. Whether you share our cozy fire, our children’s favorite traditions, or singing a beloved carol, we are here to open our hearts and home to you. Our winter handbell concert season is upon […]
The Lakewood Jingle Bell 5K is back
The City of Lakewood and the Lakes Cross Country Boosters Club partnered to return the Jingle Bell 5k run/walk & 1-mile Kid’s Run to Fort Steilacoom Park. Join us for this family-friendly fun run on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Strollers, well-behaved dogs on leashes and participants of all ages are welcome. Wear your best holiday outfit […]
Thanksgiving Fun Run, FREE indoor pool days, and Zoolights this weekend
Lots of things going on. Click here for more details.
Lakewold Gardens Programs for December 2023
WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVALThursdays – Sundays December 14-31, 5-8pmTickets: $20 General | $16 Students, Seniors and Military | $10 for youth ages 5-17 (5 and under free)The Winter Solstice (or Midwinter) marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, bringing with it the promise of increased sunlight in the days ahead. It is a […]
Affordable holiday event for families on Dec. 9: Christmas at Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood
Join us at Fort Steilacoom Museum in Lakewood from 4:30 to 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, as living historians re-enact the Christmas of 1859 as the holiday season might have been celebrated in these buildings 165 years ago. Re-enactors will gather in candlelight to talk, sing, dance and dine as our predecessors did […]
Thanksgiving fun run Norpoint Classic open for registration
Lace up those running shoes and dig out the silly hats – Metro Parks’ beloved holiday runs are back for another year of community and friendly competition. The Norpoint Classic will help runners work up an appetite on Thanksgiving morning before heading back home for a plate full of pie. The annual fun run includes […]
Shelter Full: Adoption Fees Waived
Currently, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is caring for over 280 animals at the shelter plus an additional 161 in foster homes. The shelter urgently needs to create space to sustain its lifesaving operations. As a result, the shelter is waiving adoption fees for adult dogs, adult cats, and all critters through […]