Events
Saturday, September 1
Candlelight Tour Ticket Sales Begin September 1
Candlelight Tour Tickets on sale for October 5th and 6th 7 - 9:30 pm Take a peek into the past during Fort Nisqually Living History Museum's annual Candlelight Tours. This glimpse into 1857, which is held after dark, featu...
Get Out of the Rut Weekend
Learn all about the exciting rut, or breeding, habits of hooved animals like deer, sheep, elk and moose. Watch and listen as they grunt, snort, bugle and spar. From wild romance to turbulent action, you won't want to miss this three-day kickoff...Sunday, September 2
Get Out of the Rut Weekend
Learn all about the exciting rut, or breeding, habits of hooved animals like deer, sheep, elk and moose. Watch and listen as they grunt, snort, bugle and spar. From wild romance to turbulent action, you won't want to miss this three-day kickoff...
South Tacoma Farmers Market at STAR Center
This lively Sunday Market, relocated in 2012 to the STAR Center, brings fresh, local foods to the South Tacoma community.You will find a diverse selection of local fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, bakery products, specialty food item...Monday, September 3
Get Out of the Rut Weekend
Learn all about the exciting rut, or breeding, habits of hooved animals like deer, sheep, elk and moose. Watch and listen as they grunt, snort, bugle and spar. From wild romance to turbulent action, you won't want to miss this three-day kickoff...
Dahlia Garden Work Party
9:30 am
Participate in a work party with the Dahlia Society and get information about growing dahlias. FreeDahlia Work PartySept. 3, 10, 17, 249:30 amPoint Defiance Dahlia Trial Garden, 5400 N. Pearl St.(253) 591-5328Learn More About Our GardensWednesday, September 5
Zoo/Trek Authority Board Meeting
The Zoo/Trek Authority was established in 2001 to oversee disbursement of sales tax revenue to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. In 2000, Pierce County voters approved a one-tenth-of-a-cent increase...Thursday, September 6
Summer Rose Pruning
Visit with Tacoma Rose Society members as they do summer pruning (deadheading) in the rose garden. Bring your questions on rose-growing, care and maintenance along with work gloves and pruners if you have them. Time: 4-6 pmDa...Friday, September 7
Photo Contest Artist Reception
5:00 pm
Come celebrate the winners of the Photo Contest and view their work! The Photo Contest theme is Discovering Nature in Washington.Contest entries will be accepted through August 28. Contest Rules & Entry Form Categories: ...Saturday, September 8
Pooch Pool Party
Dogs rule the pool at the Pooch Pool Party!Dog owners can treat their furry friends to a swim in Stewart Heights Pool from 10 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 8. Four-legged friends will have the opportunity to paddle around with other dogs...Sunday, September 9
South Tacoma Farmers Market at STAR Center
This lively Sunday Market, relocated in 2012 to the STAR Center, brings fresh, local foods to the South Tacoma community.You will find a diverse selection of local fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, bakery products, specialty food item...
Second Sunday Music Series
1:00 pm
On the second Sunday of every month, year-round, from 1-2:30 pm, we present music that is intended to enhance your experience of the Conservatory and of Wright Park. The performers reflect a wide spectrum of musical tastes and the music is inte...Monday, September 10
Dahlia Garden Work Party
9:30 am
Participate in a work party with the Dahlia Society and get information about growing dahlias. FreeDahlia Work PartySept. 3, 10, 17, 249:30 amPoint Defiance Dahlia Trial Garden, 5400 N. Pearl St.(253) 591-5328Learn More About Our Gardens
Park Board Meeting
6:00 pm
A five member Board of Park Commissioners governs Metro Parks Tacoma and is the policy determining body for the park district.Regular MeetingsThe Board meets at 6 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Board Room at Metro Pa...Wednesday, September 12
Capital Improvement Committee
6:00 pm
This committee meets two Wednesdays per month to review, influence, facilitate and monitor the capital improvement program, including bond projects, for the district.The public is invited to attend. Commissioners Larry Dahl and Erik Hanberg. Me...Thursday, September 13
Summer Rose Pruning
Visit with Tacoma Rose Society members as they do summer pruning (deadheading) in the rose garden. Bring your questions on rose-growing, care and maintenance along with work gloves and pruners if you have them. Time: 4-6 pmDa...Friday, September 14
Kids Night Out at STAR Center
6:00 pm
Kids can spend the night out while you enjoy a night off! Youth ages 6 to 12 will have a blast with our staff making crafts, playing games, eating pizza and (the best part!) watching a movie on the big screen!Children are welcome to bring a sle...Saturday, September 15
Snake Lake Campout
Join this exciting event to introduce your family to their first camping experience with an overnight at Snake Lake. We’ll provide the gear and expertise, so just bring the family and get ready to have some fun! Minimum age is 4 yea...
Point Defiance Marina Beach Clean Up
9:00 am
Join volunteers from Surfriders and CHIP in! to make a difference in the health and cleanliness of our beaches. Beach clean-ups are held on the third Saturday of every month.Meet at Point Defiance Marina Complex, 5912 N. Waterfront Dr.FreePoint...
Community Garden Harvest Tour
10:30 am
Celebrate the harvest and the ever-growing number of community gardens in Tacoma and Pierce County by taking part in the 2012 Community Garden Harvest Tour. This event is free. Bus tour Leaves at 10:30 am from McCarver Ele...
Wapato Hills Park 10 Year Anniversary
1:00 pm
This weekend marks the 10 year anniversary of the opening of the park and we’ll be partnering with the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council to help the community celebrate this milestone year, as we thank the Vaughn’s for the lau...Sunday, September 16
South Tacoma Farmers Market at STAR Center
This lively Sunday Market, relocated in 2012 to the STAR Center, brings fresh, local foods to the South Tacoma community.You will find a diverse selection of local fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, bakery products, specialty food item...Monday, September 17
Dahlia Garden Work Party
9:30 am
Participate in a work party with the Dahlia Society and get information about growing dahlias. FreeDahlia Work PartySept. 3, 10, 17, 249:30 amPoint Defiance Dahlia Trial Garden, 5400 N. Pearl St.(253) 591-5328Learn More About Our GardensThursday, September 20
Destination Point Defiance - 3rd Thursday Community Dialogues
5:30 pm
Want to learn more about Point Defiance Park? Come to Destination Point Defiance – 3rd Thursday Community Dialogues about both near-term and long-range plans. Metro Parks Tacoma Headquarters, 4702 S 19th St. Learn more at www.Des...Friday, September 21
Day of Caring
Each year, the United Way challenges corporate groups and individuals to get involved in local community projects on the 3rd Friday in September. Metro Parks Tacoma hosts or co-hosts sites in order to improve our natural spaces and nature...Saturday, September 22
Fall Plant Sale
10:00 am
Keep your garden blooming with a trip to the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory’s annual fall plant sale from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, September 22. Hardy herbs, garden mums, perennials and houseplants will be available for purchase. P...
Wake Up for Wapato
10:00 am
Help us kick off the Wapato Sustainability Project and try out recent park improvements including a new loop trail around the lake and new dog park!The city led Wapato Sustainability Project is a coordinated outreach program which will showcase...Sunday, September 23
South Tacoma Farmers Market at STAR Center
This lively Sunday Market, relocated in 2012 to the STAR Center, brings fresh, local foods to the South Tacoma community.You will find a diverse selection of local fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, bakery products, specialty food item...
Sea Otter Awareness Day
Celebrate one of our favorite marine mammals during Sea Otter Awareness Day. Special enrichments (including fresh oysters for the otters) at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The sea otters will also receive frozen treat otter pops and ...Monday, September 24
Dahlia Garden Work Party
9:30 am
Participate in a work party with the Dahlia Society and get information about growing dahlias. FreeDahlia Work PartySept. 3, 10, 17, 249:30 amPoint Defiance Dahlia Trial Garden, 5400 N. Pearl St.(253) 591-5328Learn More About Our Gardens
Park Board Meeting
6:00 pm
A five member Board of Park Commissioners governs Metro Parks Tacoma and is the policy determining body for the park district.Regular MeetingsThe Board meets at 6 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Board Room at Metro Pa...Thursday, September 27
Budget Open House
6:00 pm
Thursday, September 276pmMetro Parks Headquarters, Board Room4702 S. 19th St. This is an opportunity to learn about Metro Parks Tacoma's program and services budget development process, prior to the Executive Director's presentation of...Saturday, September 29
Museum Day Live
11:00 am
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Joins Smithsonian Magazine’s National Museum Day Live! Free Admission for All Participants On Saturday September 29, 2012, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum will open i...Sunday, September 30