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Shakespeare in the Park
Saturday, August 3; 6-8 pm
Wright Park
Free! Pack a picnic, bring your family and join us at Wright Park on Saturday, August 3 for Shakespeare in the park!
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Coffee with the Birds
Sunday, August 4; 9-11 am
Titlow Park
Free! (Age 16+) Join us for Dancing Goats coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found at Titlow Park, followed by a bird walk through the park. Sharpen your birdwatching skills and socialize with other birders.
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Wild Cat Weekend
August 3-4; 9 am-5 pm
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Meet tigers, clouded leopards, and other resident wild cats, hear from their keepers, watch animals receive fun enrichments, and join in on engaging wild cat activities! Free with admission or membership.
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National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6; 4 pm-Dusk
People's Center
Free! Meet your neighbors and celebrate with us with live music from Michael Powers, a visit from Birds of Flight, a 3x3 basketball tournament and more.
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Summer Bash & Outdoor Movies
Saturday, August 10; 2 pm at Center at Norpoint, Trolls Band Together (PG)
Saturday, August 17; 2 pm at Stewart Heights Park, Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
Friday, August 23; 6 pm at STAR Center, Wonka (PG)
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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Tacoma Concert Band Outdoor Series
Wednesday, August 7; Wright Park
Thursday, August 8; Point Defiance
Friday, August 9; Star Center
Saturday, August 10: Dune Peninsula
Free! Mark your calendar and get ready to experience the magic of live music outdoors, surrounded by friends, family, and the scenery of Tacoma’s great parks. Concerts are free to all and begin at 6:30 pm
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Brigade Encampment
Saturday & Sunday, August 10-11; 11 am-5 pm
Fort Nisqually
Step back in time to 1855 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s annual Brigade Encampment. This event recreates the bustle and excitement of the historic visit of fur traders to Fort Nisqually in 1855.
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Beginner & Intermediate Kayaking Trips
Saturday, August 10; 9 am-12 pm, Foss Waterway
Saturday, August 31; 1-5 pm, Nisqually Delta
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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Grit City Birders Habitat Restoration Crew
Saturday, August 10; 9 am-12 pm
Titlow Park
Free! Help revitalize a habitat for local avian species at Titlow Park. Volunteers will plant native vegetation, remove invasive species, help with mulching, watering, and maintaining bird-friendly spaces.
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Walk the Parks
Friday, August 2; 9-10 am at Browns Point Lighthouse
Friday, August 9; 9-10 am at Dune Peninsula
Friday, August 16; 9-10 am at Swan Creek 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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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:
- Kids in the Kitchen Cooking: Aug 2, 5 pm (Ages 8-16)
- Who Doesn't Love a Good Jam: Aug 13, 5 pm
- Pizza Day! August 18, 12 pm (Ages 8-16)
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50+ Trip - Rainiers Game Day
August 13; 10:30 am-3 pm
Departing from Eastside Community Center and Center at Norpoint
There are still spots left! (Ages 50+) Join us for a small group trip to Cheney Stadium in Tacoma for a Tacoma Rainiers baseball game. Don't wait to sign up, registration closes Friday, August 9.
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Who Doesn't Love a Good Jam?
Tuesday, August 13; 5-7 pm
Thursday, August 15; 5-7 pm
Eastside Community Center, held in the Mobile Teaching Kitchen
Join chef Aisha Newchurch, owner of the jam-making company “Jammin’ on the One” for a hands-on Jam Making 101 demonstration to learn the basics of turning fresh fruits into tasty homemade spreadables!
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Summer Late Nights
Now until August 30; Monday through Friday from 5-10 pm
Middle and high school students will have a free place to get dinner and hang out with friends every weeknight this summer.
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Become a Puget Sound Explorer
Starting August 1 until September 30
| 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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Stuff The Bus School Supply Drive
Now until August 15
From August 1-15, Metro Parks is participating in a school supply drive organized by Communities in Schools of Tacoma.
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Starbucks ALL.IN. Pacific Northwest
August 10, 10 am-2 pm
Eastside Community Center
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound is partnering up with Starbucks to host a community event for all families. Get access to family support resources and giveaways including food, beverages and back-to-school supplies!
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