Upcoming Events

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Thirsty Dog Run

Saturday, September 7; 10 am

Titlow Park


This weekend! 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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Adult Coed Volleyball League

Games Played October 3-December 19

Center at Norpoint


Our Adult Coed Volleyball League kicks off October 3! Gather your team and join us for a season of thrilling matches every Thursday at the Center at Norpoint. Compete in 16 games with a chance to advance to playoffs or participate in consolation games.


Register your team online today by September 20!

Sign Up as a Team
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2024 Tacoma Best Ball

Saturday, September 14; 8 am

Meadow Park Golf Course


Come join us for the 2024 Tacoma Golf Association (TGA) 2-Person Best Ball, a one day, 18-hole, 2-Person Best Ball on the Championship 18 at Meadow Park Golf Course. 

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Beginner Kayaking: Foss Waterway

Saturday, September 7; 9-11 am

Meet at Waterway Park


(Age 10+) See Tacoma from a different perspective as we paddle along the historic Thea Foss Waterway and the adjacent Commencement Bay!

Get Out on the Water
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Mindfulness Walks

Friday, September 6; 1-2 pm

W.W. Seymour Conservatory


During the nature mindfulness walks, participants will be led through a series of mindfulness practices that will cultivate present-moment awareness, awe, and an appreciation of plants and the natural world. 

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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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Swim Instructor Training

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10-19; 5-7 pm

Eastside Community Center Pool


Learn how to teach swimming skills, organize and safely deliver a swim lesson class to students of all ages.

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Join a Monthly Work Party


Join our habitat stewards to help beautify, removing invasive plants and help keep the park clean.


Upcoming Work Parties:


  • Charlotte's Blueberry Park, September 7, 9 am
  • China Lake Park, September 7, 9 am
  • Point Defiance Garden Club, September 7, 9 am
  • Point Defiance Garden Club, September 11, 9 am


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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.

View Activities Offered at your School
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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.

View Activities Offered at your School

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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Family Fun Nights - Member's Choice

September 13; 5:30-7:30 pm

Eastside Pool and People's Pool


Community members voted for the activity you wanted to see at our next Family Fun Night – and the activity with the most votes is: Neon Glow and Flow!


Experience the pool under a black light – wear your day glow outfits, play games with glow in the dark items! Glow sticks/bands provided.

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Fall Native Plant Sale

Fall Online Sale: September 14-29


Landscape your yard with plants that are native to our area. Planting natives ensures the conservation of our precious water resources and provides habitat for local birds, mammals and insects.

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Culinary Classes at STAR Center


Have fun, Learn new recipes and get great ideas to use at home!


Upcoming Classes:


  • How to Cook: Chicken, September 6, 5 pm (Ages 18+)
  • Meals in Under 30 Minutes, September 11, 5 pm (Ages 18+)
  • Teen Late Night Culinary Class, September 13, 8 pm
  • Breakfast of Champions, September 14, 10 am
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Indoor Pool Schedules


View our current indoor pool schedules by clicking the buttons below:

People's Pool Schedule
Eastside Pool Schedule
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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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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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