SEPTEMBER EVENTS EVENTS
SEPT
6
FALL
SALE
What treasures will you discover at our fall sale? Enjoy a country afternoon strolling through the horse barn aisles while shopping vendor “stalls” for unique items, new and repurposed Make sure to leave room to indulge at the food trucks and coffee trailer too!
SEPT 9 & 23
SEPT 6
TOUCH A TRUCK
Does your child have a love for trucks and large vehicles? Then check out Pierce County’s Touch A Truck free family-friendly event where the young and young at heart love to climb, run around, sit in, and even honk the horns of trucks and large vehicles seen throughout the county.
10:00AM-1:00PM,NOHORNSHOUR12:00 1:00PM
PARK POP-UPS
Each Park Pop-Up features a unique theme, providing hands-on crafts, engaging games, and occasionally featuring special guests Come along and enjoy a few hours of creative, family-friendly fun in the park!
Sept9: Paintflowerpots,plantwildflowerseeds,story timesat11:30and1:00,andMimi’sIceCreamTruck Sept23: Equinoxeducation,Fall-themedgames, craftpineconebirdfeeders,activitypages,chalkart, andbubblestations SEPT 13
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at our canine festival, featuring vendors, food trucks, doggy games a activities, including art proje treats hunting, and a costume contest In addition to the festivities, don't miss out on the chance to explore adoption opportunities, snag some giveaways, and capture precious memories at our photo booth
Puget Sound Pet Food Bank will be on-site to accept donations of dog and cat food, treats, and gently used pet items Come join us for a day of furry fun and support a paws-itively great cause!
PROGRAMS
TAE KWON DO
AGES 8 & OVER MON & THURS
6:00-8:00 PM
$45/PERSON SPRINKER RECREATION CENTER
Take the evening off while your kids enjoy a night full of fun! Each month offers a new theme with engaging activities, games, crafts, a pizza dinner, and a movie Kids will get creative, stay active, and have a blast in a safe and supervised environment designed just for them
SCHOOL’S OUT
CAMP SEPT 19
From high-energy camp games and team challenges to handson crafts and creative activities, each Schools Out Camp is a full day of movement, imagination, and play Every camp has a fresh mix of themed fun, so no two days are the same!
BRICKS 4 KIDZ CLASS SEPT 17-OCT 22
AGES 6-10 WED 6:00-7:15 PM $130/PERSON SPRINKER RECREATION CENTER
PARK
AGENTS OF DISCOVERY SEPTEMBER THEMED MISSION: LATINX HERITAGE
OCTOBER EVENTS EVENTS
OCT 4
TWILIGHT TRAIL WALK
Enjoy a guided twilight walk with tips on hiking gear, night safety, and what makes after-dark adventures unique We’ll end the night with a campfire, hot cocoa, s’mores, and a takehome nature activity booklet for kids Dress for the weather and bring a chair to relax by the fire! It’s a great way to experience the park in a whole new light
6:00-9:00PM ALLAGES $5/PERSON ASHFORDCOUNTYPARK
OCTOBER EVENTS EVENTS
OCT 14 & 28
PARK POP-UPS
Each Park Pop-Up features a unique theme, providing hands-on crafts, engaging games, and occasionally featuring special guests Come along and enjoy a few hours of creative, familyfriendly fun in the park!
ALLAGES FREEFAMILYFUN
11:00AM-2:00PM
OCT14:CROSSPARK OCT28:MERIDIANHABITATPARK OCT 14
All About Bats!
CrossPark
October 14: Bats!
Learn about bats, get creative with bat crafts, join a walk along Naches Trail to see bat boxes, and sip hot cocoa and hot cider.
OCT 20-31
Scavenger Hunt
TRICK OR TREES
Collect a scavenger hunt form from the community center or download online Take a stroll along the Nature Trail and record the number of Halloween faces you find in the trees. Then return your completed form to the community center, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 pm for a prize
8:00AM-3:30PM
OCT OCT 2025
October 28: Pumpkins!
Join us for pumpkin painting, a hot cocoa and apple cider station, and Halloween games with a punch card for a prize
OCT 20-31
Scavenger Hunt
TRAIL OF TRICKS
Halloween creatures have taken over the Grandview Trail! Starting at the playground, go along the trail in search of creepy and eerie creatures Find all of them, fill out your scavenger hunt card, and turn it in to get a themed goody bag!
8:00AM-4:00PM
PROGRAMS
KIDS NIGHT OUT
Take the evening off while your kids enjoy a night full of fun! Each month offers a new theme with engaging activities, games, crafts, a pizza dinner, and a movie Kids will get creative, stay active, and have a blast in a safe and supervised environment designed just for them
SCHOOL’S OUT CAMP
From high-energy camp games and team challenges to hands-on crafts and creative activities, each Schools Out Camp is a full day of movement, imagination, and play Every camp has a fresh mix of themed fun, so no two days are the same!
NOVEMBER EVENTS EVENTS
Kick off your holiday shopping experience at one of our Holiday Markets! Find the ideal holiday gift for family and friends among the amazing array of artisanal offerings and neighborhood crafters. While shopping, enjoy holiday music, complimentary holiday photos, live entertainment, and more!
Local artisans, sign up for our annual holiday markets and secure a spot to showcase your assortment of handmade crafts. A limited number of vendor spaces are available, and they sell out quickly!
RegistrationopensSept2
22 & 23
FANTASYLIGHTSWALK
Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through two miles of animated displays in Spanaway Park Walkers of all ages and abilities, including those with wheelchairs and strollers, are welcome to enjoy this exclusive, nonmotorized preview of Fantasy Lights
FANTASY LIGHTS
Fantasy Lights in Pierce County has a rich history, spanning 30 years of enchanting holiday celebrations
Established as the Northwest's premier drive-through holiday light display, it has evolved into a beloved tradition for families and visitors alike
$20/CARPRIMENIGHT
ALLAGES
$15/CARGENERALNIGHT
$10/CARDISCOUNTNIGHT
PARK POP-UPS
Each Park Pop-Up features a unique theme, providing hands-on crafts, engaging games, and occasionally featuring special guests Come along and enjoy a few hours of creative, family-friendly fun in the park!
November18: Enjoyhotcocoaandapple cider,makealeafrubbingcraft,createyour owngratitudejartotakehome,andplay festivegames
4
ICE LIGHTS
Experience the magic of the holiday season where the ice rink is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland With over 35,000 twinkling lights, enchanting animated displays, mesmerizing cascading lights on ice, and gently falling snow, it's a spectacle you won't want to miss
NIGHTLY 5:30-9:00PM SPANAWAYPARK
ALLAGES
SPRINKERRECREATIONCENTER
Crafters’ Creations
PROGRAMS
AGES 8 & OVER MON & THURS
6:00-8:00 PM
$45/PERSON SPRINKER RECREATION CENTER
AGES 21 & OLDER
CUSTOM ORNAMENTS
7:00-9:00 PM
$50/PERSON
BRICKS 4 KIDZ CLASS
AGES 6-14 TUES 6:00-7:15 PM
*Allbeveragesareprovidedby KemperSportsandavailableat anadditionalcost
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BUILDING
Take the evening off while your kids enjoy a night full of fun! Each month offers a new theme with engaging activities, games, crafts, a pizza dinner, and a movie Kids will get creative, stay active, and have a blast in a safe and supervised environment designed just for them
From high-energy camp games and team challenges to hands-on crafts and creative activities, each Schools Out Camp is a full day of movement, imagination, and play Every camp has a fresh mix of themed fun, so no two days are the same!
AGES 5-12
5:00-9:00 PM $45/PERSON CROSS PARK
AGES 7 12 / 9:00 AM 4:00 PM $32/HALF-DAY, $56/FULL-DAY FRONTIER PARK
SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS
LEARN TO ICE SKATE
Sprinker strives to provide a fun and safe experience, teach the correct technique of the simple basic elements, promote health and physical fitness, and enable all participants to develop skills necessary for a lifetime of skating
AGES4&OVER
SPRINKERRECREATIONCENTER
SCHEDULE&FEES:
LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY
Interested in playing hockey? Our classes work on skating skills, stick handling, developing game knowledge and fundamentals. Classes available for all levels.
AGES4&OVER
SPRINKERRECREATIONCE
SCHEDULE&FEES:
At Gorin Tennis, you can find everything you need in Tacoma! We have tennis, pickleball, and racquetball courts and programs for all ages! We offer professional coaching that helps to lead adult clinics, junior classes, and teach private and semi-private lessons
Pierce County is your home for public golf Our golf courses offer a variety of settings for every taste and style From tree-lined courses to open green spaces and smooth rolling greens overlooking the Puget Sound, our golf courses are the most diverse in Washington
