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Summer Bash & Outdoor Movie
Saturday, August 17; 2 pm
Stewart Heights Park
Free! Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and join us for a free outdoor movie and family fun! Enjoy a variety of activities including inflatable slides, games, entertainment, crafts, food trucks and an outdoor movie.
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Summer Late Night Field Trip
Registration Open Until August 14 | Friday, August 16; 4-11 pm
Tacoma Rainiers vs Sugar Land
Hey teens! Ready for an epic night out? Join us for the Summer Late Night program at a Rainiers game on August 16. We’re taking over Cheney Stadium, and it's going to be awesome!
Here’s the deal:
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Free tickets to the game
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Free transportation to and from the stadium
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Free swag to rock at the game
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Free food to keep you fueled
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And a fireworks show to cap off the night!
All this is totally free, but you need to pre-register. Spots are limited, so sign up now!
| Please note that all 12 Summer Late Night sites will be closed on Friday, August 16, as our staff will be dedicated to supporting the field trip. | |
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Thirsty Dog Run
Saturday, September 7; 10 am
Titlow Park
Do the dog days of summer have you and your pooch feeling tired? Get ready for a paws-itively fun time at the Thirsty Dog. Whether you’re running or walking this dog friendly race will be fun for all that attend.
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Youth Volleyball League
Registration Open until September 15
Activities Held: October 5-November 23
(10U and 14U) Learn the fundamentals of bumping, setting, spiking, hitting and serving while having fun practicing sportsmanship and teamwork.
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Youth Soccer League
Registration Open until September 15
Activities Held: October 5-November 23
(7U, 9U, 12U and 15U) Learn the fundamentals of running, passing, dribbling and shooting all while having fun practicing sportsmanship and teamwork.
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Adult Soccer League
Registration Open until August 19
Games Played: August 27-October 24
SERA Multi-Purpose Field
(Ages 18+) Join Metro Parks Tacoma’s adult soccer league beginning August 27! Adults ages 18 and older, will play games on Tuesday and/or Thursday nights at the SERA Multi-Purpose Field.
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Walk the Parks
Friday, August 16; 9-10 am at Swan Creek Park
Friday, August 23; 9-10 am at Wapato Park
(Ages 50+) Free! From now until August 30, join us on Fridays from 9-10 am as we explore parks across Tacoma.
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Family Nature Walks
Saturday, August 17; 10-11 am at Wapato Hills Park
Saturday, August 17; 1-2 pm at McKinley Park
(Ages 3+) Free! Explore Tacoma Parks during these naturalist-led walks. Discover the amazing plants and animals that live in these parks and how they adapt in the different seasons.
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Mobile Teaching Kitchen Workshops
Delicious and fun cooking workshops for adults and kids are being held this summer in the Mobile Teaching Kitchen, a unique classroom that gets participants close to the action!
Upcoming Classes:
- Pizza Day! August 18, 12 pm (Ages 8-16)
- Kids in the Kitchen Cooking, August 23, 5 pm (Ages 8-16)
- Cooking on a Budget, August 24, 3 pm (Ages 18+)
- Taste of Italy, August 25, 12 pm (Ages 18+)
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Community Litter Cleanup
Saturday, August 17; 9 am-12 pm
Point Defiance Marina
Join community volunteers to clean up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park. We couldn’t do it without you and many helping hands are welcome!
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Yoga with Plants
Sunday, August 18; 9-10 am
W.W. Seymour Conservatory
Come join us for a rejuvenating yoga session surrounded by lush greenery at the W.W. Seymour Conservatory.
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Swim Lessons
Registration Open until August 16
Games Played: August 19-October 29
Make a splash in Tacoma! Swim lesson registration is open until August 16 for sessions starting August 19-29 (Mon-Thu).
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Titlow Bird Walk
Sunday, August 18; 8:30-10:30 am
Titlow Park
(Ages 18+) Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Titlow Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest. The walk is held the third Sunday of every month.
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Low Tide Beach Walks
Sunday, August 18; 9 am-12 pm at Titlow Beach
Monday, August 19; 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Owen Beach
Free! Bring your family to explore the beach, learn about tide pool life and have lots of fun during some of the lowest tides of the year. A naturalist will guide low-tide beach exploration.
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Homespun Happy Hour
Thursday, August 22; 6-9 pm
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
(Ages 21+) We are taking the maker movement back in time! Join us this summer for an evening of “make and take” 19th century crafts. This is a chance to try your hand at tinsmithing, tatting, leatherwork, games and more!
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Adaptive Recreation
End of Summer Bike & BBQ Bash
Saturday, August 24; 11 am-1 pm
Swan Creek Park
(All Ages) Come celebrate the end of a successful summer with us! We will have our adaptive cycles out and available to try out while BBQing and sending off the summer. Participants are welcome to bike, hike, and explore the park on their own and visit the pavilion for lawn games, socializing, and BBQ.
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Become a Puget Sound Explorer
Now until September 30 at various locations
| Nature Approved Screen Time! Play Agents of Discovery Missions on your mobile device all around the sound and become a Puget Sound Explorer as you learn about local history, nature and more while having fun. | |
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Playground and Free Meal Program
Now until August 30 at various locations
When school’s out, parks are in! Our Playground and Lunch Program provides free lunch to all youth under 18 years of age Monday-Friday. In addition, activities and games are led by staff at six sites from 10 am-3 pm. Lunch is served from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
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Beginner & Intermediate Kayaking Trips
New Dates Added!
Check out the urban landscape of the Foss Waterway from your kayak or enjoy an evening paddle through the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Check out all kinds of birds, sea life and plants as you paddle on this three hour trip through the delta.
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