DECEMBER EVENTS DEC 2024
NOV 29-JAN 5
FANTASY
LIGHTS
Established as the Northwest's premier drive-through light display, it has grown in scale and creativity, featuring a captivating two-mile route adorned with over 300 animated displays and countless holiday lights. As Fantasy Lights enters its 30th year, the tradition continues to shine bright, offering a magical experience for all who venture through its sparkling, illuminated landscape.
DEC 2-15
TO SANTA
Mail letters to Santa in our magical red mailbox, located next to the "Playground by the Sound". Santa is eagerly anticipating your letters so he can send a personalized response just for you.
Experience Sprinker Recreation Center's ice rink transform into a winter wonderland with over 35,000 lights, animated displays, cascading lights on ice, and falling snow with a giant lighted tree in the center of the rink. Daily sessions & activities.
DEC 2-15
REINDEER SCAVENGER HUNT
DEC 6
Help find Santa's Reindeer before they head back to the North Pole! Complete a hunt form and turn it in by Dec. 16 at the Environmental Services Building between 8:30 AM -4:00 PM Mon-Fri for a prize. Look out for Reindeer in the Central Meadow!
TIARAS & TIES BALL CANCELLED
Treat your special little family member(s) out for a night of fun and dancing. Enjoy a live DJ, themed refreshments and a professional photographer to capture the evening (photos purchased separately).
DECEMBER EVENTS DEC 2024
DEC
6
Let’s play BINGO - Ugly Sweater Edition! Win prizes (wrapped for a fun twist) and enjoy treats from Mimi's Ice Cream food truck Come dressed in your ugliest holiday sweater to join in on the festiveness!
ENVIRONMENTALSERVICESBUILDING
6:30-9:30PM(DOORSOPENAT6:00)
$5/PLAYER,3ANDUNDERFREE
DEC 13
DEC 7
SANTA PAWS
Santa Paws is coming to town! Dress your furry friend in their best holiday outfit for pictures with Santa (separate purchase) Treats and refreshments will be available for dogs/owners, as well as holidaythemed activities and vendors
DEC 7
HOLIDAY MARKET
Join us for a unique holiday shopping experience with festive music and food truck faire while browsing the many vendors for that perfect handcrafted Pacific Northwest gift
MERIDIANHABITATPARK
9:00AM-4:00PM
FREEADMISSION&PARKING
DEC
REINDEE
Join this fun puzzle competition with a holiday twist! Create a team of two to four people and race against time, and other teams, to complete your puzzle the fastest Teams have two hours to try and complete the provided 500-piece themed puzzle. The winning team wins a prize! Additional prizes will be awarded to individuals/teams dressed for the theme
It's time to get into the holiday spirit! Join us in your finest ugly holiday sweaters, reindeer themed gear, and festive attire to celebrate the season! Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, holiday music, and a festive photobooth Each participant will receive a keepsake medal and reindeer antlers
Experience the magic of the winter solstice while shopping for unique, artisan crafts Take a serene walk along a candle-lit Luminary Trail and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere Create a lantern and wildlife-friendly ornaments to bring a piece of the celebration home with our “activity package”.
DECEMBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES DEC 2024
DEC 2-30
TAE KWON DO
DEC 23-JAN 5
ALL
AGES
CANDY
CANE HUNT
Collect a scavenger hunt form from the Frederickson Community Center Mon-Fri from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, then explore the park in search of candy cane signs Return completed forms to the community center for a tasty candy cane treat
CROSSPARK FREE 9:00AM-4:00PM
Build self-discipline, agility, balance, strength, and speed Students are built from the inside out and must face strict standards for advancement including physical, mental and written tests Learn Olympic style and traditional training This class is taught by career instructors with multiple years of experience
JANUARY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
JAN 2025
JAN 6-19
SASQUATCH HUNT
Calling all adventurers and mythical creature enthusiasts! Sasquatch has been spotted on the Grandview Trail and we need true explorers to help find the big hairy creature! Complete a hunt form and turn it in at the Environmental Services Building between 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Mon-Fri for a prize
JAN 2-30
TAE KWON DO
NO SUN FUN RUN
Rain, hail, sleet, or snow, the No Sun Fun Run will take place no matter what weather our South Sound winter provides The run is non-competitive, chip-timed, and welcomes all ages and abilities on the Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail Remember, there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
HERITAGERECREATIONCENTER
8:30AMCHECKIN/9:30AMSTART
$35/RUNNER
Build self-discipline, agility, balance, strength, and speed Students are built from the inside out and must face strict standards for advancement including physical, mental and written tests Learn Olympic style and traditional training This class is taught by career instructors with multiple years of experience
AGES8&OVER
JAN 7-FEB 12
BELLY DANCE
Middle Eastern Belly Dance is a low-impact form of dance appropriate for all body types and backgrounds Learn history, basic movements, isolation techniques, and more No dance experience necessary All ages, shapes, genders welcome Come with a willingness to learn make new friends, laugh and have a good time
AGES18&OVER
AGES18&OVER
JANUARY ACTIVITIES
Interested in playing hockey? Our classes work on skating skills, stick handling, developing game knowledge and fundamentals Classes available for all levels.
SPRINKERRECREATIONCENTER AGES4&OLDER
LEARN TO SKATE
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
Lessons include: 30-minute group instruction with a certified ISI Coach Rental figure or hockey skates for classes practice during the public session on the day of the lesson 2 free admissions to the public sessions Skill evaluation, ribbon, and or badge.
SPRINKERRECREATIONCENTER AGES4&OLDER
PRACTICE
Stick & Puck and Skate & Scrimmage sessions available weekly. Goalies always needed! All games are non-checking.
SCHEDULE&FEES:WWWPIERCECOUNTYWAGOV/LEARNTOSKATE
FEBRUARY EVENTS
FEB 1
ALL AGES
DADDY
DAUGHTER DANCE
Join us for a Luau-inspired Daddy Daughter Dance with music, dancing, and refreshments for all ages Enjoy a live DJ, goody bags, and a professional photographer offering photo packages starting at 6:30 pm Don't miss this chance to create lasting tropical memories together at Sprinker Recreation Center!
SPRINKERRECREATIONCENTER
7:00-9:00PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY FEB 7-8
REFLECTIONS ON ICE
Get ready to buckle up and join the excitement as Pierce County Parks and the Lakewood Winter Club team up to present the 2025 "ROAD TRIP: Destination Adventure Part 2" Reflections on Ice show This event promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family
SPRINKERRECREATIONCENTER
SEESCHEDULEONLINE
TICKETSANDINFORMATION: PIERCECOUNTYWAGOV/REFLECTIONSONICE
$20/COUPLE $8/ADDITIONALCHILD $10/ADDITIONALADULT
FEB 21
FAMILY FRIENDLY
GLOW RUN 5K
Light up the night with an electrifying evening around the park, lighting up the path in vibrant colors and good vibes Registration includes choice of glow gear, finisher medal, Glow Dance Party, and bar service for 21 and over (with valid ID). Food truck onsite.
CHAMBERSCREEKREGIONALPARK ENVIRONMENTALSERVICESBUILDING
14,
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
FEB 3-27
TAE KWON DO
Build self-discipline, agility, balance, strength, and speed Students are built from the inside out and must face strict standards for advancement including physical, mental and written tests Learn Olympic style and traditional training This class is taught by career instructors with multiple years of experience
AGES8&OVER
SPRINKER RECREATION CENTER MON/THURS6:00-8:00PM NOCLASS:FEB6
FEB 25-APRIL 2
BELLY DANCE
$45/PERSON
Middle Eastern Belly Dance is a low-impact form of dance appropriate for all body types and backgrounds Learn history, basic movements, isolation techniques, and more No dance experience necessary All ages, shapes, genders welcome Come with a willingness to learn make new friends, laugh and have a good time.
AGES18&OVER
SPRINKER RECREATION CENTER TUES6:00-7:00PM
$55/PERSON
AGES18&OVER
CROSS PARK WED6:00-7:00PM
$55/PERSON
Community Centers
Environmental Services Building 9850 64th St W, University Place, WA 98467
253-798-4141 pceventrental@piercecountywagov
Frederickson Community Center
4420 Military Road East, Tacoma WA 98446
253-798-4055
Lakewood Community Center 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
253-798-4199
Meridian Habitat Park 14422 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98375 253-798-4049
Sprinker Recreation Center 521 Miliary Dr S, Tacoma WA, 98444 253-798-4000
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