2023 Summer Programming
Join us for a season of entertainment with your families and neighbors. You can find a variety of programs for all ages, across our THA properties and beyond.
Bay Terrace
Farmer’s Market
- Every Tuesday, 2–5 pm | All ages
- 2550 South G St
The Fresh Express Mobile Market is a mobile market offering a full range of fresh, local products.
Summer Lunches
- July 3–September 1, 12:15–12:30 pm | Ages 6–18
- Bay Terrace Community Room, 2550 South G St
Save your family time and money with free summer meals for your kids this summer! No application or registration needed, just stop by and enjoy.
Greentrike
- Tuesdays–Thursdays, July 10–August 10, Noon–3:30 pm | Ages 7–18
- Bay Terrace Community Room, 2550 South G St
- Register on June 22, 1–3 pm
Programming and activities centered around social emotional learning.
Bergerson Terrace
Club Z Tutoring
- Thursdays, June 29–August 31, 3–4 pm | Ages 6–18
- Bergerson Terrace Community Room, 5303 South Orchard St
Youth will have access to tutors who can provide customized learning for each and every student. STEM activities are provided as well!
Summer Lunches
- July 3–September 1, 12:45–1 pm | Ages 6–18
- Bergerson Terrace Community Room, 5303 South Orchard St
Save your family time and money with free summer meals for your kids this summer! No application or registration needed, just stop by and enjoy.
KBTC
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, July 5–August 4, 9 am–Noon | Ages 6–18
KBTC Kids helps children in our communities reach their full potential with in-school, out-of-school, and at-home opportunities through arts and crafts.
Dixon Village
Ted Brown Music
- June 20 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, September 5, 4–5 pm | All ages
Experience a form of mental health therapy through music. Students will learn math, critical thinking, physical coordination, fine motor skills, history, language, teamwork and spatial awareness through music.
Summer Lunches
- July 3–September 1, 12:15–12:30 pm | Ages 6–18
- Dixon Village Community Room, 5420 South Stevens Street
Save your family time and money with free summer meals for your kids this summer! No application or registration needed, just stop by and enjoy.
Greentrike
- Tuesdays–Thursdays, July 10–August 10, Noon–3:30 pm | Ages 7–18
- Dixon Village Community Room, 5420 South Stevens Street
- Register on June 29, 4–5 pm
Programming and activities centered around social emotional learning.
First Tee Golf
- Fridays from July 21–August 4, 10–11:30 am | Ages 7–17
Learn life and social skills through the game of golf.
Hillside Terrace, 2300 Block
Summer Lunches
- July 3–September 1, 12:45–1 pm | Ages 6–18
- Hillside Terrace Community Room, 2330 South G Street
Save your family time and money with free summer meals for your kids this summer! No application or registration needed, just stop by and enjoy.
KBTC
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 5–August 4, 9 am–Noon | Ages 6–18
KBTC Kids helps children in our communities reach their full potential with in-school, out-of-school, and at-home opportunities through arts and crafts.
The Rise at 19th
Summer Lunches
- July 3–September 1, 1:15–1:30 pm | Ages 6–18
- The Rise Community Room 1815 South G Street
Save your family time and money with free summer meals for your kids this summer! No application or registration needed, just stop by and enjoy.
National Night Out
- August 1, 3–6 pm | All ages
- 1815 South G Street
Annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Salishan
Krownless Kings
- Every Tuesday, 4–6 pm | Ages 11–18
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC), 1724 East 44th Street
Youth will explore different artistic outlets and build skills in artistic expression and leadership.
Girls on the Run
- Daily from June 26–30, 9 am–2 pm | Ages 8–12
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC), 1724 East 44th Street
Engage in fun, physical activity-based, positive youth development programming designed to enhance girls’ social, emotional and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.
Health & Wellness Summit
- June 30, 9 am–5 pm
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC), 1724 East 44th Street
Free haircuts! Free prizes! Free food! Free games! Join us for a day filled with fun for the whole family.
Tacoma Game Time Tournament
- June 30, 1–4 pm
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC), 1724 East 44th Street
3-on-3 tournament with trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Compete for shoes, Nike gift cards, and more!
Summer Lunches
- Weekdays, July 3–September 1, Noon–1 pm | Ages 18 and under
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC), 1724 East 44th Street
Our summer lunch program provides free lunch to all youth under 18 years of age. Meals must be eaten on site.
Metro Parks
- July 3–September 1, 10 am–3 pm | Ages 18 and under
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC) Playground, 1724 East 44th Street
When school’s out, parks are in! Our playgrounds and Lunch Program provides free lunch to all youth under 18 years old. In addition, activates, and games are led by staff.
Film Camp
- Weekdays, July 10–23, 9 am–4 pm | Ages 9–15
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC), 1724 East 44th Street
Develop leadership, team building and technical skills as you learn about filmmaking and create your own film!
The Grand Cinema: Community Movie Night
- July 22, 7–10 pm | All ages
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC), 1724 East 44th Street
A free movie night for all Salishan families! The Grand Cinema will offer your family a chance to unwind and enjoy a movie on the lawn with the community.
National Night Out
- August 1, 4–8 pm | All ages
- Salishan Family Investment Center (FIC), 1724 East 44th Street
Annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Other partners
You can find more Tacoma-Pierce County youth programs and summer learning opportunities at Tacoma Learns.