Upcoming Events

Located on Redondo Beach in Des Moines, Highline College's Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center is home to thousands of native Pacific Northwest Marine creatures and plants, has four skeletons on display including a 38' gray which died in West Seattle in 2010, and 15 tanks including two touch tanks. Come spend an hour or two with the crabs, fishes, and octopus. The center is open every Saturday 10AM-2PM and 4-7PM on Thursdays during the summer.

Free Admission Days: First Wednesday and third Saturday of every month. There’s always something going on at the Renton History Museum! Located in a historic Art Deco firehouse, the Renton History Museum offers changing exhibits, programs, publications, and events to share Renton’s stories, past and present. The Museum is situated in downtown historic Renton and is surrounded by local shops and restaurants, offers free parking, and is close to the library and Liberty Park. If you are looking for a…

Located on Redondo Beach in Des Moines, Highline College's Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center is home to thousands of native Pacific Northwest Marine creatures and plants, has four skeletons on display including a 38' gray which died in West Seattle in 2010, and 15 tanks including two touch tanks. Come spend an hour or two with the crabs, fishes, and octopus. The center is open every Saturday 10AM-2PM and 4-7PM on Thursdays during the summer.

Friday, October 26, 7:30PM Saturday, October 27, 2:00PM Sunday, October 28, 2:00PM Reflecting the legendary story of Vlad the Impaler, the Transylvanian Count Dracula, Tacoma City Ballet’s Dracula, an original ballet fashioned from this classic tale, will premier this October featuring fabulous dancers, a brilliant musical score, opulent scenery, and luxurious costumes. Dracula is suitable for audiences of all ages, and the perfect addition to your celebration of Halloween.

Explore Tacoma's Parks during this free naturalist-led walk. Discover amazing plants and animals and how they adapt to the seasons. Walks are organized and led by Tacoma Nature Center staff. Not recommended for strollers or children under 3. These events are FREE but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Sign up online or call the Tacoma Nature Center to sign up at (253) 591-6439.

Visitors who live at a Tacoma address will be admitted free on the Tacoma Resident Free Days listed below. Please bring proof of residency.* Free Admission is valid for daytime visits only. Not valid for special events. The free day is offered as a thank you to Tacoma voters, who in 1999 approved a $35 million bond issue to pay for Zoo improvements. The money has funded several new additions to the zoo over the past decade, including Kids’ Zone…

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 (10:30AM – 11:30AM) Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn Family program, all ages welcome with adult. Boo! Wear your costume for a brief, not-too-scary Halloween Story Time and a parade through the library.

On the first Thursday of every month drop-in for FREE admission and themed activities perfect for families with children 3-12 years of age, no registration required.