Spring/Summer 2011 Event Calendar. MetroParksTacoma.org

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1 Spring/Summer 2011 Event Calendar MetroParksTacoma.org

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6 Did you know 702-acre Point Defiance Park is visited by an estimated two million people each year. The Outdoor Challenge, shown in this photo, is just one of many well-known community events held at the park. Point Defiance Park May 6 S M T W Th F S 1 Migratory Madnesss Native Plant Sale Ling Cod Derby Half-price Moms Day at the Zoo / Opening Day of Budgie Buddies and Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater Spraygrounds Open (Weekends only during May) 8 Second Sunday Concert Series Spraygrounds Open (Weekends only during May) Spraygrounds Open (Weekends only during May)

7 15 Spraygrounds Open (Weekends only during May) Play In Peace Day 21 Queen Victoria s Birthday Bear Awareness Day at Northwest Trek Grand Opening of Zoo Scoop on Poop Exhibit Spraygrounds Open (Weekends only during May) 22 Spraygrounds Open (Weekends only during May) Point Defiance Outdoor Challenge Tiger Cubs First Birthday Spring Plant Sale to Benefit Conservatory Spraygrounds Open (Weekends only during May) 29 Spraygrounds Open (Weekends only during May) Stay connected! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. twitter.com/metparkstacoma facebook.com/metroparkstacoma Details for each event can be found on pages 14 and 15. Notes 7 MetroParksTacoma.org

8 Did you know The largest boat launch facility in the south sound is located at the Point Defiance Marina Complex. Here you can find boat rentals, fishing supplies, licenses, fuel and more to make a day on the water with your family a convenient and fun experience! June Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park 8 S M T W Th F S Sign up for text message alerts (sms). Text FUN4U to to receive recreation program alerts. Text POINTD to for Point Defiance Park alerts. 1 Spraygrounds Open Daily - through August World Ocean Day Trek Trails Weekend Point Defiance Trails Day Norpoint Park Grand Opening 5 Trek Trails Weekend The Mermaid: Metro Arts Performance 11 The Mermaid: Metro Arts Performance Free Fishing Weekend

9 12 Second Sunday Concert Series Free Fishing Weekend Friday Night Couples Golf and Social 18 What s Cooking at Fort Nisqually? Point Defiance Marina Beach Clean-up Titlow Lodge Centennial First Day of Summer Season Outdoor Pools Tiptoe Through Tidepools Art a la Carte Visual Art Festival at the Emerald Queen Casino Taste of Tacoma 25 Art a la Carte Visual Art Festival at the Emerald Queen Casino Taste of Tacoma Slug Fest 26 Art a la Carte Visual Art Festival at the Emerald Queen Casino Taste of Tacoma Slug Fest (deadheading) Details for each event can be found on pages 14 and 15. Notes 9 MetroParksTacoma.org

10 Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Did you know Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is home to moose, bison, mountain goats and other animals native to the Pacific Northwest? Learn more about the park s naturalist-guided tram tours at nwtrek.org July 10 S M T W Th F S Be the first to know! Sign up for updates about events, activities and meetings at MetroParksTacoma.org 1 Play Tacoma: Jefferson Park 2 Tiptoe Through Tidepools 3 4 Free Swimming at Tacoma Pools Fourth of July at the Zoo Play Tacoma: Portland Avenue Park 9 Top to Bottom Run

11 10 Second Sunday Concert Series Play Tacoma: South Park Zoobilee 16 Tiptoe Through Tidepools T-Town Throwdown: Bike Trials Competition Play Tacoma: Tacoma Nature Center Summer Garden Party 19th Century Family Fun Night /31 Ethnic Fest Play Tacoma: McKinley Park Friday at the Fort Friday Night Couples Golf and Social 30 Tiptoe Through Tidepools Ethnic Fest Details for each event can be found on pages 14 and 15. Notes 11 MetroParksTacoma.org

12 Fort Nisqually Living History Museum August Did you know Approximately 200 volunteer re-enactors bring history to life for Fort Nisqually Living History Museum s 20,000 annual visitors. The Apprentice Interpreter program provides teens like these with knowledge and experiences to help transport guests to the mid-1800s. 12 S M T W Th F S Click! Mobile Movie at FREE Summer Cinema: Stewart Heights Park 6 Sharks! at the Zoo 7th Annual Ducks Unlimited Salmon Derby & PSA Salmon Derby (So. King County Chapter) Click! Mobile Movie at FREE Summer Cinema: McKinley Playfield 13 Puget Sound Anglers Salmon Derby (Gig Harbor Chapter) Brigade Encampment Goldfish Gallop

13 14 Brigade Encampment Second Sunday Concert Series Click! Mobile Movie at FREE Summer Cinema: Meadow Park Golf Course 20 Tacoma Public Library s Summer Reading Day at the Zoo Summer Bash at Norpoint Friday Night Couples Golf and Social Click! Mobile Movie at FREE Summer Cinema: Norpoint Park Register for Metro Parks classes, sports and adventures online! MetroParksTacoma.org/go Details for each event can be found on pages 14 and 15. Notes 13 MetroParksTacoma.org

14 May Migratory Madness April 30 - May 1 Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Trek Dr. E., Eatonville Discover the amazing navigating feats of migrating birds through fun activities and bird training demonstrations. Free with Trek admission nwtrek.org; (360) Native Plant Sale May 7 9 am-4 pm Tacoma Nature Center 1919 S. Tyler St. Visit this popular plant sale and purchase plants that are native to the Northwest. Admission is free. MetroParksTacoma.org; Ling Cod Derby May 7 Point Defiance Marina 5912 N. Waterfront Dr. Lucky anglers will catch a tasty fish and a chance to win cash and prizes. $15 per angler. PointDefianceMarina.com Half-price Moms Day at the Zoo Opening Day of Budgie Buddies and Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater May 7 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Bear Awareness Day at Northwest Trek May 21 Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Trek Dr. E., Eatonville Watch Northwest Trek s bears go into a demonstration of an unsafe campsite and learn how to discourage bears from invading your campsite. Free with Trek admission nwtrek.org; (360) Grand Opening of New Scoop on Poop Exhibit May 21 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium The Zoo is turning the silliness surrounding poop into some serious learning with this new interactive special exhibit. Free with Zoo admission pdza.org; Point Defiance Outdoor Challenge May am-2 pm Point Defiance Park, Tacoma This popular event is part scavenger hunt, part adventure race! Two and four-person teams race to earn points in different outdoor activities throughout Point Defiance Park. $40 per team. MetroParksTacoma.org/challenge; Tiger Cubs First Birthday Point Defiance Trails Day June 4 Point Defiance Park 9 am-noon Help restore and repair trails in the park. Free MetroParksTacoma.org; Norpoint Park Grand Opening June 4 11 am 4818 Nassau Ave N.E. Join us for the grand opening of the new park and sprayground along with a wellness fair. Free MetroParksTacoma.org; The Mermaid June Friday: 7pm, Saturday: 2pm Stadium Performing Arts Center 111 North E St. See a unique production of the Little Mermaid performed by Metro Arts dancers. $8-$12; Ages 2 and under free in lap. MetroParksTacoma.org/arts; Free Fishing Weekend June Point Defiance Marina 5912 N. Waterfront Dr. No license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters open to fishing in Washington state on June Visit the Point Defiance Marina Complex for bait, tackle and Titlow Lodge Centennial June 18 Titlow Lodge th Ave. Help us celebrate Titlow Lodge s 100 years with fun family activities, lowtide beach walks and more! Free MetroParksTacoma.org; First Day of Summer Season Outdoor Pools June 18 Stewart Heights Leisure Pool 402 E. 56th St Titlow Pool, th Ave MetroParksTacoma.org Art a la Carte Visual Art Festival at the Emerald Queen Casino Taste of Tacoma June Friday & Saturday: 11 am-9 pm; Sunday: 11 am-8 pm Point Defiance Park Browse over 100 artisan booths and enjoy food, carnival rides and entertainment. Tacoma s largest community event! Admission is free MetroParksTacoma.org; Slug Fest June :30 am-6 pm Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Trek Dr. E., Eatonville Get active and have fun with Metro Parks events! Free Swimming at Tacoma Pools July 4 Noon-5 pm at Stewart Heights Pool, 402 E. 56th St. (no evening swim) 12:30-5 pm at Titlow Pool, th Ave. MetroParksTacoma.org; Fourth of July at the Zoo July 4 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium See animals receive patriotic treats to enjoy in red, white and blue. Free with Zoo admission pdza.org; July 7, 14, 21, 28 4:30-6:30 pm Point Defiance Rose Garden Free MetroParksTacoma.org; Top to Bottom Run July 9 7 pm McKinley Park, 907 Upper Park St. Join us at the first event in the Pub Run 5k series. For runners/walkers ages 21 and over. $15 MetroParksTacoma.org; th Century Family Fun Night July pm Fort Nisqually, Enjoy an evening of Old Fashioned Fun. $4-$6 FortNisqually.org; Friday at the Fort July pm Fort Nisqually, Enjoy a summertime party with live music, food and drink as the sun goes down! This event is for ages 21 & older. Sponsored by the Fort Nisqually Foundation. $5-$7 FridayAtTheFort.org; Friday Night Couples Golf and Social June 29 5:30 pm Meadow Park Golf Course 7108 Lakewood Dr. W. Enjoy a fun round of golf followed by dinner and drink specials. $28-$50 meadowparkgolf.com; Ethnic Fest July Noon-7 pm Wright Park, 501 S. I St. Feast on exotic flavors, vivid costumes and dynamic rhythms as you experience two full days of music, dance, art and foods from 7th Annual Ducks Unlimited Salmon Derby & PSA Salmon Derby (So. King County Chapter) August 6 Dawn-4 pm Point Defiance Marina 5912 N. Waterfront Dr. Enter one or both derbies or enjoy dock-side family fun. Free-$30 PointDefianceMarina.com; Puget Sound Anglers Salmon Derby (Gig Harbor Chapter) August 13 Point Defiance Marina 5912 N. Waterfront Dr. One of the biggest tournaments in the South Sound every year! Entry fee $25 PointDefianceMarina.com; Brigade Encampment August am-5 pm Fort Nisqually Living History Museum in Point Defiance Park Journey back to 1855 as over 100 re-enactors portray fur brigades arriving at this Hudson s Bay Company post. $5-$8. FortNisqually.org; Goldfish Gallop August 13

15 The Zoo is celebrating motherhood with a special half-price discount on general admission for all moms. Meet zoo animal moms, celebrate the high-flying stars of the Zoo s Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater show and feed seed sticks to friendly birds in the open-air, walk-through budgie exhibit. pdza.org; Second Sunday Concert Series May 8 1-2:30 pm W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S. G St., in Wright Park $5 suggested donation MetroParksTacoma.org; Play In Peace Day May 20 Noon Wright Park, 501 S. I St. Peace March - Wright to McCarver Park 2pm McCarver Park, 2301 S J Join in celebration of the grand opening of Zina Linnik Project featuring a new play and spray ground at Wright Park and the transformation of McCarver park. Free PlayInPeace.com; Queen Victoria s Birthday May am-5 pm Fort Nisqually, Join us for the firing of cannons, volleys of muskets and birthday toasts. $4-$6. FortNisqually.org; May 28 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium You won t want to miss this one-year birthday celebration for much-loved tiger cubs Bima and Mali. Free with Zoo admission pdza.org; Spring Plant Sale to Benefit Conservatory May am 4 pm Point Defiance Greenhouses 5402 N. Shirley St. Pick up colorful perennials, amazing annuals, juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs and lush hanging baskets. Admission is free MetroParksTacoma.org; June World Ocean Day June 4 10 am-3 pm Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Get wet and wild with hundreds of animals from tiny seahorses to 3,000-pound walruses. Free with Zoo admission pdza.org; Trek Trails Weekend June 4-5 Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Trek Dr. E., Eatonville Join naturalists on guided trail hikes and search for clues to find a surprise at the end of the trail. Free with Trek admission. nwtrek.org; (360) boat rental specials. PointDefianceMarina.com; Second Sunday Concert Series June :30 pm W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S. G St., in Wright Park $5 suggested donation MetroParksTacoma.org; Friday Night Couples Golf and Social June 17 5:30 pm Meadow Park Golf Course 7108 Lakewood Dr. W. Enjoy a fun round of golf followed by dinner and drink specials. $28-$50 meadowparkgolf.com; What s Cooking at Fort Nisqually? June am-5 pm Fort Nisqually, Find out What s Cooking at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum during this living history day event. $4-$6. FortNisqually.org; Point Defiance Marina Beach Clean-up June 18 9 am-noon Point Defiance Marina 5912 N. Waterfront Dr. Come join other volunteers and make a positive difference in the look and health of our beaches and shoreline. Free PointDefianceMarina.com; Celebrate the banana slug with super-sluggy silliness. Free with Trek admission nwtrek.org; (360) June 30 4:30-6:30 pm Point Defiance Rose Garden Free MetroParksTacoma.org; July Play Tacoma July 1, 8, 15, 22, pm Enjoy obstacle courses, field games, art activities and more. Bring your family, bring a picnic and get ready to play! Free. MetroParksTacoma.org; July 1: Jefferson Park 801 N. Mason Ave. July 8: Portland Avenue Park 3513 Portland Ave. July 15: South Park 4851 S. Tacoma Way July 22: Tacoma Nature Center 1919 S. Tyler July 29: McKinley Park 907 Upper Park St. Tiptoe Through Tidepools June 18; July 2, 16 & 30 Titlow Beach, th Ave. Bring your family to explore the beach. Touch tanks, beach naturalists and one of the lowest tides of the year, make it fun for the whole family to learn about tide pool life! Visit website for times. Free MetroParksTacoma.org; For more spring & summer event information, visit MetroParksTacoma.org Second Sunday Concert Series July :30 pm W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S. G St., in Wright Park $5 suggested donation MetroParksTacoma.org; Zoobilee July 15 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium This black-tie, 21 and over event supports the education and conservation efforts of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. thezoosociety.org; T-Town Throwdown: Bike Trials Competition July am-4 pm Ruston Way at Marine Park Join the fun as a participant or spectator and discover the adventure of Bike Trials! ttowntrials.com; Summer Garden Party July 22 5:30-7 pm W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S. G St. in Wright Park Enjoy refreshing beverages, light hors d oeuvres and live music at this fun event in one of Tacoma s most scenic destinations. MetroParksTacoma.org; around the world. Admission is free. EthnicFestTacoma.org; August August 4, 11, 18, 25 4:30-6:30 pm Point Defiance Rose Garden Free MetroParksTacoma.org; Click! Mobile Movie at FREE Summer Cinema Grab your lawn chair and bring your family and friends to enjoy an outdoor movie in Tacoma s parks. Movie begins at dusk. Admission is free MetroParksTacoma.org; Aug 5, Stewart Heights Park 402 E. 56th St. Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 1 Aug 12, McKinley Playfield 4321 McKinley Ave Twilight Eclipse Aug 19, Meadow Park Golf Course 7108 Lakewood Dr. W. The Greatest Game Ever Played August 26, Norpoint Park 4818 Nassau Ave. N.E. Tangled Sharks! August 6 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Head to the Zoo s shark tank to see the majestic creatures devour yummy treats. Free with Zoo admission pdza.org; pm Point Defiance Park Enjoy a 5K run at Point Defiance Park. This is the 2nd of the Pub Run series. Must be 21 or older. $15 MetroParksTacoma.org/races; Second Sunday Concert Series August :30 pm W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S. G St. in Wright Park $5 suggested donation MetroParksTacoma.org; Tacoma Public Library s Summer Reading Day August 20 9:30 am-6 pm Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium The Zoo salutes young readers who have completed the Tacoma Public Library s Summer Reading Program with a free day at the Zoo. pdza.org; Summer Bash August 26 Center at Norpoint 4818 Nassau Ave. N.E. Join us for a last hurrah of summer at this community festival. Free MetroParksTacoma.org; Friday Night Couples Golf and Social August 26 5:30 pm Meadow Park Golf Course 7108 Lakewood Dr. W. Enjoy a fun round of golf followed by dinner and drink specials. $28-$50 meadowparkgolf.com;

16 MetroParksTacoma.org Board of Park Commissioners Larry Dahl, president Tim Reid, clerk Erik Hanberg Krystal Kyer Aaron Pointer Executive Director Jack C. Wilson General Information (253) TTY (253) Metro Parks Headquarters 4702 S. 19th St Mon-Fri 7:30 am-5:30 pm Adaptive Recreation...(253) Aquatics...(253) Athletics...(253) Events...(253) Facility & Picnic Rentals...(253) Inclusion Requests & Assistance...(253) Parks & Building Services...(253) Registration...(253) Attractions & Facilities Fort Nisqually...(253) Meadow Park Golf Course...(253) Northwest Trek Wildlife Park...(360) Point Defiance Marina Complex...(253) Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium...(253) Stewart Heights Pool...(253) Tacoma Nature Center...(253) Titlow Pool...(253) W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory...(253) Metro Parks Tacoma strives to create an atmosphere of accessibility to our diverse community. If you have comments and suggestions to help us meet your expectations, please call Roxanne Miles: (253) or Cert no. XXX-XXX-XXXX