Black cats, pumpkins, ghosts… skulls and skeletons. They’re all symbols of the Halloween season. We asked Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s veterinarians, Dr. Karen Wolf and Dr. Kadie Anderson, to give us an “inside” look at a few of the Zoo’s animals and their not-so-spooky skeletons. The veterinarians regularly take radiographs or X-rays of the […]
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City of Tacoma Provides Update on Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department provided an update on its ongoing efforts to address homelessness during today’s (Sept. 19, 2023) joint Study Session with the Tacoma City Council and the Pierce County Council. Over the last year, the City’s Homeless Engagement Alternatives Liaison (HEAL) Team has been working […]
Youth Seats Open on Six Committees, Boards, and Commission
The Tacoma City Council is seeking youth applicants to fill positions on the following six Committees, Boards, and Commissions: Each youth seat is a full voting member of the Committee, Board, or Commission to which they are appointed. Youth members serve one term that follows the school year. Qualified applicants will be residents of Tacoma, […]
Patsy Surh O’Connell Exhibition coming to The Gallery at TCC
Local artist Patsy Surh O’Connell’s “Discovery of Nature” exhibition will be on display in The Gallery at TCC from Sept. 25 – Oct. 26, 2023. Find Gallery hours here. Sneak Preview: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sept. 21 (Join us for a Third Thursday “Salon” artists’ discussion, 6-8 p.m.) Gallery Talk: Oct. 5, noon Exhibition Reception: Oct. 12, 4-6 […]
This Week’s Fall Adventures Candlelight Tour, Kayak Trips, and Glow Golf
More fun activities from Metro Parks Tacoma. Click here to learn more and register.
Zoo Bamboo
It’s one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It’s used for buildings, dishes, musical instruments. It’s food for animals and people. And there are over 45 types at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. We’re talking bamboo, that leggy, elegant plant known for both lush garden vibes as well as gardener headaches if it gets […]
Application for 2024 Community Arts Projects Funding Now Available
The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming, across all artistic disciplines, within Tacoma city limits in 2024. Applicants can apply for either $3,000 or $6,000 for their project. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on October 30, 2023. […]
Violin & Percussion in Slav Hall Oct 10
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Violinist Maria Sampen and percussionist James Doyle will perform duos and solo pieces for us. Join us in Slavonian Hall for this amazing and unusual pairing of instruments performed by the region’s best. Free and all ages welcome! We are happy to be sponsored by Tacoma Creates, Tacoma […]
Enjoy Fall Festivities at Zoo Boo Oct. 14-15
TACOMA, Wash.—Happy Howl‐o‐ween! Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Zoo Boo weekend returns Oct. 14‐15. The annual fun, fall‐themed weekend is always a hoot among families. There will be plenty of ghostly games and arts and crafts. Make your own bat wings to wear, inspect teeth up close to identify the animal, go on a spooky […]