Upcoming Activities
Glow Golf
Friday, Jul 3, 2026
10:00 pm
Meadow Park Golf Course
7108 Lakewood Dr
Tacoma, WA 98467
Glow Golf is back for one special night at the Meadow Park Golf Course!…
Tacoma Summer Blast
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
12:00 pm
Ruston Way
Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
FREE! Join us for Tacoma's ultimate Independence Day celebration!…
Tacoma Pride Festival
Saturday, Jul 11, 2026
9:00 am
Wright Park
501 South I St
Tacoma, WA 98406
Celebrate Pride and our LGBTQ+ community at the Tacoma Pride Festival.
Candlelight Tour
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
6:00 pm
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Campfires and candlelight provide illumination for this magical evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.
Pumpkin Chomp & Stomp
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
9:30 am
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Drive East
Eatonville, WA 98328
Watch native Northwest animals eat, play, stomp and chomp with pumpkins.
Candlelight Tour
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
6:00 pm
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Campfires and candlelight provide illumination for this magical evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.
Hoot ‘n’ Howl
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
5:00 pm
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Drive East
Eatonville, WA 98328
Put on a costume and experience the wildlife park at twilight! Lights, animals and spookiness... plus candy too!…
Zoo Boo
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
9:30 am
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
Costumes, animals, candy and fun!…
Hoot ‘n’ Howl
Friday, Oct 23, 2026
5:00 pm
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Drive East
Eatonville, WA 98328
Put on a costume and experience the wildlife park at twilight! Lights, animals and spookiness... plus candy too!…
Hoot ‘n’ Howl
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
5:00 pm
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Drive East
Eatonville, WA 98328
Put on a costume and experience the wildlife park at twilight! Lights, animals and spookiness... plus candy too!…
Hoot ‘n’ Howl
Friday, Oct 30, 2026
5:00 pm
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Drive East
Eatonville, WA 98328
Put on a costume and experience the wildlife park at twilight! Lights, animals and spookiness... plus candy too!…
Heritage Skills Workshop: Cider & More
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026
1:00 pm
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
In this informative and entertaining cider class, we will explore the history and alchemy of cider.
Veterans Appreciation Days
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
9:00 am
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
U.S. military veterans and active duty members can enjoy the wonder of the Zoo for FREE during Veterans Appreciation Days.
Veterans Appreciation Days
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
9:30 am
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Drive East
Eatonville, WA 98328
U.S. military veterans and active duty are invited to enjoy the splendor of Northwest Trek at no charge during Veterans Appreciation Days.
Norpoint Classic
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
9:00 am
Center at Norpoint
4818 Nassau Ave NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
Make it your family tradition! The Norpoint Classic is Tacoma’s original Thanksgiving fun run.
Zoolights
Friday, Nov 27, 2026
4:30 pm
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 39 years.
Christmas Regale
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
11:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually.
50+ Winter Ball
Friday, Dec 18, 2026
1:00 pm
Center at Norpoint
4818 Nassau Ave NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
Come enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer with friends, or get on the dance floor to boogie down to live music by Randy Litch!…
Jingle Bell Run
Thursday, Dec 24, 2026
9:00 am
Wright Park
501 South I St
Tacoma, WA 98406
Come enjoy a much-deserved break while the kids burn off energy at the return of the Jingle Bell Run.
Winter Wildland
Saturday, Dec 26, 2026
9:30 am
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Drive East
Eatonville, WA 98328
Breathe in the crisp mountain air and watch in delight as our animals enjoy holiday-themed treats and enrichments.