Point Defiance Park is calling all bikers, hikers and joggers to spend the day in Tacoma's most beloved park. You'll see why when you discover a network of marked recreation trails weaving through the beautiful forest preserve. Enjoy an outdoor enthusiast's dream location for majestic views and tranquil trails.
Laugh with Wanda Sykes at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in the heart of historic downtown Tacoma. Listen to ground breaking recording artist and harmonic master Charlie Musselwhite. Get lost in an opera or swept away by the symphony. Don't miss out on special concerts, the arts, and entertainment at this lively center.
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.
Get in on the action at Tacoma Film Festival, where for seven days you can eat, drink and talk cinema until the awards come home. Screen films from film makers all around the world, including from film makers in your Pacific Northwest backyard. You'll find all the films showing at Tacoma's cool Grand Cinema.