Metro Parks Tacoma

Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to STAR Center on August 23 for a free outdoor movie and family fun!

Activities begin at 6 pm with food trucks (Kona Ice and La Cocina), music, crafts, inflatables, a glassblowing demo from the Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop, and a bike rodeo! The movie "Wonka" begins at dusk.

Presented by Coordinated Care
www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/summer-bash-at-star-center

You fit in here! Coaches are needed this fall for Soccer and Volleyball. You don't have to be a sports expert, just interested in helping kids! We provide training and guidance to all coaches.

Get details at

Become a Youth Sports Coach You'll Fit In Here! Which coaching opportunity will you choose? Volunteer your time and make a difference in the lives of Tacoma's youth.

Summer Late Nights programs are closed Friday, Aug. 16, while kids and staff take a field trip to watch a Tacoma Rainiers game. ⚾️⚾️⚾️

There are still two weeks of Summer Late Nights left! Give it a try starting Monday, Aug. 19.

https://www.tacomaschools.org/departments/summer-learning/summer-late-nights

Join our Park Guides on a bird walk and see what species can be found. Sharpen your bird watching skills and socialize with other birders! The next event is August 18 at Titlow Park.

The event is free but pre-registration is required.
Sign up at https://bit.ly/MPT-guided-walk

It's time to get in the game! Registration opened today open for youth volleyball and soccer fall leagues!

⚽️Sign up for Soccer https://bit.ly/MPT-Soccer
🏐Sign up for Volleyball https://bit.ly/MPT-volleyball

Youth sports are supported by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Land O'Frost Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Dinsmore Auto Group Bath Fitter NW

Everyone has a different list of must-have’s to pack for an afternoon at the park, but Metro Parks’ volunteer Cheri Solien wants you to add one more: a disposable bag for litter.

On top of her daily walks to remove litter from the park, She also helped secure grant funding over the years to install extra baggie stations and trash cans at Titlow and along Five Mile Drive in Point Defiance for dog owners to clean up after their pets.

Read her story and find out how to chip in and help at the link below.

Volunteer Cheri Solien has a message for Tacoma: Pick it up! Everyone has a different list of must-have's to pack for an afternoon at the park, but Metro Parks’ volunteer Cheri Solien wants you to add one more: a disposable bag for litter.

What's your go-to creative activity? This fall you can continue with your favorite or discover something new! We have programs for all ages in culinary, dance, music, theatre and visual arts! Registration is open.

Go online to browse and sign up:
metroparkstacoma.org/activities-and-sports/category/metro-arts/

Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to Stewart Heights Park on August 17 for a free outdoor movie and family fun! Enjoy a variety of activities including inflatable slides, games, entertainment, crafts, and food trucks. The movie "Kung Fu Panda 4" begins at dusk.

Get details at www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/summer-bash-at-eastside

Presented by Coordinated Care

One lucky teen gets to throw out the first pitch at the Rainiers field trip and others will get a VIP tour of Cheney Stadium! Bring a friend to Summer Late Nights on August 8th or 9th and you'll be entered to win one of these experiences.

Ask your site lead for more information.

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. Sign up to come to the baseball game at the link below.

Summer Late Nights At Summer Late Nights middle and high school students can get dinner every night and participate in open gym, art and music activities, and hang out with friends.

Get ready for a paws-itively fun time at the Thirsty Dog run on Sept 7 at Titlow Park. Whether you're running or walking this dog friendly race is guaranteed fun for all that attend.

🥤 Root beer floats served at the finish line will help cool you off after the run.
🐾All dogs are welcome, but must be accompanied by their human friend and must stay on leash for the entirety of the event.
🏃🏃 Dogs are not required. Sign up for the run with your family and friends!

Sign up early to save on the entry fee:
www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/thirsty-dog-run

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:
⚾️Free tickets to the game
🚌Free transportation to and from the stadium
🏆Free swag to rock at the game
🍿Free food to keep you fueled
🎆And a fireworks show to cap off the night!

All this is totally free, but you need to pre-register by August 14. Spots are limited, so sign up now!

Go to COMPASS (the TPS Family App) to sign up!
Learn more at: metroparkstacoma.org/summer-late-nights

Tacoma Public Schools Greentrike Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Summer Late Nights At Summer Late Nights middle and high school students can get dinner every night and participate in open gym, art and music activities, and hang out with friends.

Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to Norpoint Park on Saturday, August 10 for free family fun and the movie "Trolls Band Together"! Seating is on the lawn. The fun begins at 2 pm! Get details at the link.

Summer Bash at Norpoint Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to Center at Norpoint for a free outdoor movie for the whole family.

Make plans to visit Eastside Community Center on Saturday August 10. This free event features access to family support resources and giveaways including food, beverages and back-to-school supplies!

Hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Play Agents of Discovery on your mobile device at parks in Tacoma and become a Puget Sound Explorer! The mobile app uses augmented reality and geo-tracking to turn your device into a tool for guided outdoor activity similar to how Pokemon works.

From August 1 to Sept 30, participate in the Puget Sound Explorers campaign for a chance to win prizes, including an adventure backpack and tickets to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium or Northwest Trek.

Learn more and download the app at www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/puget-sound-explorer

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Puget Sound Explorer Nature Approved Screen Time! Play Agents of Discovery Missions on your mobile device all around the sound and become a Puget Sound Explorer while you learn about local history, nature and more while having fun.

Residents of Council District 2 which stretches from NE Tacoma to Downtown and southward) can decide how to spend $1,000,000 of the City of Tacoma Government’s budget. Choose between a new skate park under I-705, youth programming at the remodeled Main library, or upgrades to the emergency shelter in the Dome District.

VOTE HERE NOW: https://bit.ly/tacomapb

Map of council districts: www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_council/district_map

Join us at People’s Center on Tuesday, August 6 for a night out with your neighbors! Enjoy indoor and outdoor family activities, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, game truck, bouncy houses and games, vendors, community partner booths and much more!

It’s International Lifeguard Appreciation Day 💙 🌊🏊🏽‍♀️🏊🏼🏊‍♂️ Thank you to ALL of our lifeguards, we appreciate you!

(note: not all are pictured)

Calling all talented individuals! 🎤 Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your skills at Tacoma's Got Talent, happening at Norpoint Summer Bash on August 10 from 6-8 pm. Register now and get ready for an evening filled with incredible performances.

It's free to participate! Sign up online to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/Tacoma-Talent

Presented by Coordinated Care
Supported by Soundside Church

KOMO News featured a project by SAMI students to paint murals on storm drains at Point Defiance Marina to educate the public on the impacts of stormwater pollution.

Reporter Kelly Koopmans spoke with Cecil Goodson with Metro Parks Tacoma and Mary Mann with the Science and Math Institute.

Students paint storm drain murals High School students in Tacoma are participating in a creative project for a good cause. Students will paint colorful murals on six storm drains around Point...

Sign up for overnight fun close to home - there are still openings for Nisqually House immersive weekends!

SCAM ALERT - Please be aware that scammers on social media will try to lure vendors to pay through various apps. All Metro Parks vendor inquiries are processed through the Metro Parks Tacoma website or our official Event Hub page. They are never processed through a social media channel. Additionally, Metro Parks Tacoma will never ask for payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal and all vendor communications are sent using an official "tacomaparks.com" email address.

Outdoor Movie Series Nonprofit Tax ID: 91-1774658

Get ready for a paws-itively fun time at the Thirsty Dog 3-Mile on Sept 7 at Titlow Park. Whether you're running or walking this dog friendly race is guaranteed fun for all that attend.

🥤 Root beer floats served at the finish line will help cool you off after the run.
🐾All dogs are welcome, but must be accompanied by their human friend and must stay on leash for the entirety of the event.
🏃🏃 Dogs are not required. Sign up for the run with your family and friends!

Sign up early to save on the entry fee:
www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/thirsty-dog-run

We had so much fun at the Owl Together Now fun run and walk on Saturday! Thanks to all of the participants and volunteers who joined us at the Zoo and helped support the Point Defiance AAZK.

View race results and more photos at metroparkstacoma.org/activities-and-sports/category/runs

On Saturday, July 27 after MOSAIC finishes up for the day, the fun will continue! Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic dinner and settle in for a free movie in the park. The 1996 classic movie Space Jam (PG) is presented by The Grand Cinema and supported by Coordinated Care

The movie starts at dusk.