Bath Brush Beyond

Welcome to the birthplace of Tacoma at the Job Carr Cabin Museum. Step inside a replication of the log cabin home of Job Carr, the first permanent non-native settler of what is now Tacoma, and explore his vision to locate the Northern Pacific Railroad on Commencement Bay.

Polar bears high five at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Bring the family for a fun-filled day where you can get nose to nose with a giraffe, cagey with a wild cat, high five a polar bear and even ride atop a camel. Dive deeper into nature when you find exhibits and attractions like the 24,000-gallon Lagoon swimming with sharks, octopus and all kinds of sea creatures.

Hit the ski slopes with Cascade Ski & Snowboard School. Take a class and learn how to master the slopes around Tacoma. The pros at this school will teach you everything you need to know about skiing and snowboarding, and guide you to the right equipment. You'll soon see why skiing and snowboarding are such popular forms of recreation.

Get your ticket to the Gig Harbor Film Festival where movie makers and movie watchers collide for a reel good time. This film festival is still an infant and growing fast, so be sure to be on time to get your front-row seats to see the best lights, camera and action in town.