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Thirsty Dog Run
Saturday, September 7; 10 am
Titlow Park
Enjoy root beer floats in a souvenir cup at the Thirsty Dog run on Sept 7 at Titlow Park.
Dogs not required, everyone's welcome to come enjoy the fun!
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Feeding Frenzy
August 31-September 2; 9:30 am-5 pm
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
See animals enjoy their favorite foods as they gobble, munch, and savor every bite. Our keepers get creative with treat presentations and enrichments to spark curiosity and encourage natural behaviors, like foraging and problem-solving. Don’t miss Keeper Chats happening throughout the weekend!
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End of Summer Blast
August 31-September 2; 9 am-5 pm
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Join animals around Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in an all-weekend celebration jam-packed with cool activities - literally! Watch animals enjoy icy treats and summery enrichments.
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Beyond the Bell Registration Now Open
Now until September 11, 2024
Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer fun, meaningful after school activities to middle school students.
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Club B Registration Now Open
Now until September 4, 2024
Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer fun, meaningful after school activities to middle school students.
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Park Spotlight
Now until Sunday, September 1
Franklin Park
Free! Come out and play at your neighborhood park! Connect with your neighbors at Franklin Park.
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Cleveland Scoring Clinic
Wednesday, August 28; 3-4:30 pm or 5-6:30 pm
Meadow Park Golf Course
Receive 90 minutes of expert short game instruction that will help you in all critical situations – chips, pitches, bunkers, flops and more.
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Walk the Parks
Friday, August 30; 9-10 am at Browns Point Lighthouse
(Ages 50+) Free! Join us on Friday, August 30 from 9-10 for a walk at Browns Point Lighthouse Park.
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Critter of the Month
Friday, August 30; 12 pm
STAR Center
Join our Park Guide Darnell at STAR Center on the last Friday of the month as we learn about animals through stories, games, crafts and more. Free!
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Grit City Litter Cleanup
Saturday, August 31; 9:30 am-12 pm
Oak Tree Park
Join community volunteers to clean up areas around Oak Tree Park. We couldn't do it without you and many helping hands are welcome!
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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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Harvest Home
Saturday, September 7; 11 am-5 pm
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Labor Day weekend marks 90 years since Fort Nisqually Living History Museum opened its doors in Point Defiance, and on September 7 visitors are invited to celebrate both the historical milestone and ceremonial season’s end with Harvest Home.
Join us for the ceremony at 10:30 am and cider pressing with apples harvested from the museum’s very own orchard, crafts for the whole family and samples from our period kitchen starting at 11 am!
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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:
- Who Doesn't Love A Good Jam?, August 27, 5 pm (Ages 8+)
- Who Doesn't Love A Good Jam?, August 29, 5 pm (Ages 8+)
- Meals for Beginners, August 30, 5 pm (Ages 18+)
- Cooking on a Budget, August 31, 3 pm (Ages 18+)
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Culinary Classes at STAR Center
Have fun, Learn new recipes and get great ideas to use at home!
Upcoming Classes:
- Cooking 101, August 30, 5 pm (Ages 18+)
- Teen Family Cooking Class, August 31, 12 pm (Ages 12+)
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Play, Learn, & Grow Preschool and Pre-k 24/25
Pre-registration is now open for STAR Centers 2024/2025 Play, Learn & Grow Preschool or Pre-K. Sign up for session 1, starting September 1!
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Special Hours at Facilities on Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024 some facilities will have amended operating hours.
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