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Summer Late Night Field Trip
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 free 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!
Sign up now in COMPASS (the TPS Family App)
| 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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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
Center at Norpoint
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
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 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 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:
- Who Doesn't Love a Good Jam: Aug 13, 5 pm
- Who Doesn't Love a Good Jam: Aug 15, 5 pm
- Pizza Day! August 18, 12 pm (Ages 8-16)
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Yoga with Plants
Sunday, August 11; 9-10 am
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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Who Doesn't Love a Good Jam?
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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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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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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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
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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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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