Upcoming Events

Polar Bear Plunge

Presented by Bath Fitter

Monday, Jan 1; 11:30 am

Point Defiance Marina Boat Launch

$10 + tax. Kick off the new year by plunging into Puget Sound. Warm beverages will be available at the event.

Calling all volunteers! Click here to submit a volunteer interest form and help us facilitate this year's Polar Bear Plunge.

Winter Wonderland

Tuesday, Dec 19 at Norpoint Pool

Wednesday, Dec 20 at People's Pool

Thursday, Dec 21 at Eastside Pool

Free for center pass holders. Come for a swim, play fun holiday-themed pool games, crafts, and take underwater pictures with santa.

Seymour Holiday Workshops

Presented by Amazon

Sunday, Dec 24; 10 am-2 pm

Metro Parks Tacoma's Greenhouse

Free! (Ages 12+) Drop in and work together as a family to create a handmade botanical themed treasure for someone special or yourself.

This workshop takes place in our greenhouse, families will receive a map with the meeting location indicated once registered.

Glow Golf

Fridays & Saturdays; sunset-11 pm

Meadow Park Golf Course

Glow Golf has taken the South Sound by storm! Experience it every Friday and Saturday night at Meadow Park Golf Course. It's a unique 9-hole adventure featuring glowing LED golf balls and drinks from the bar! Book your tee-time online in advance.

Use promo code: GLOWGOLF23 for 15% off your next tee-time!

Celebration and Kraken Street Hockey Clinic

at Verlo Playfield

Saturday, Dec 30; 10 am

Verlo Playfield

Bring the entire family to join us at the groundbreaking celebration. Pre-register the kids (5-18) to participate in Kraken Hockey Clinics!

Zoolights

Now through Monday, Jan 1; 4:30-10 pm

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Zoolights tickets now available! Enjoy magical lights and a classic holiday tradition that has dazzled our community for 36 years.

Online timed tickets are required for Zoolights.

Winter Wildland

Dec 26-Jan 1; 9:30 am-3 pm

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Breathe in the crisp mountain air and watch in delight as our animals play with holiday-themed treats and enrichments. Stroll paths laced with winter magic and decorations.

Nature-themed Gifts

Tacoma Nature Center Gift Shop

Find that special nature gift for your friends or family members. New stock arriving weekly!

Shop online anytime or in-person daily between 10 am and 2 pm.

King of the Court Lightning Tournament

Sunday, Dec 31; 6-12:30 am

Eastside Community Center

Ring in the New year with Pickleball under a blacklight glow setting! Food included with admission and Beer & Cider for sale in the Swiftnet Sponsored beer garden.

Holiday Ornament Decorating Party

Tuesday, Dec 19; 1-3 pm at Star Center

Wednesday, Dec 20; 2-5 pm at People's Center

Free! Join us for a free, DIY holiday ornament crafting!