STAR Center

10/14/2026

Join us at People's Center for free community music classes presented by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association!

🥁Discover Drums - Tues, Oct. 27
5 pm: Students learn rhythm skills and try out world percussion instruments in a fun drum circle setting—no previous musical experience necessary!

🎸Explore Ukulele - Wed, Oct. 28
5 pm: Ukulele classes build music skills through group classes focused on fundamental techniques, musicianship, basic music theory, and friendship. No prior musical experience is necessary!
Classes are free and open to the public, and all equipment is provided.

November classes will be held at STAR Center and December at Eastside Community Center. View the schedule online. Link is in the first comment.

No pre-registration is required to attend. Programs are designed for ages 6 and older.

10/12/2026

On Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. we will be participating in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. This includes a 60-second drop, cover and hold followed by a building evacuation. Guests should expect temporary disruptions to normal activities during this time.

10/11/2026

Kids can discover their creative side and get active while having fun. Register now for ballet, hip hop, creative dance, jazz dance, musical theatre dance and more. The next session begins in November!

Browse and sign up at the link in the first comment.

10/09/2026

Work where you play! Join our team as a dance instructor and turn your passion into purpose. Ages 16 and over are invited to apply!

10/09/2026

We've partnered with Tiger Tao Budo Karate to offer engaging classes that build physical fitness, focus, and self-defense skills. Participants ages 6-17 at any skill level are invited to sign up!

🥋 Eastside Community Center: Mon/Wed with Sensei Taylor, 6:15-7:45 pm
🥋 People's Center: Tues/Thur with Sensei Eric, 5:30-7:00 pm

Registration link is in the first comment.

10/09/2026

Only a few spots left for Pickleboo 🎃🏓 Our next indoor pickleball tournament is on Saturday, October 24 at People's Center. Costumes are strongly encouraged.

Grab your teammate before this thing vanishes into the fog. Register at the link in the first comment below!

10/08/2026

Get to know your park commissioners! On Monday, October 12, the Park Board meeting will be conveniently held at STAR Center.

Come meet the commissioners and learn more about what’s happening at the center and around the park district.

▶5:30 pm Commissioner Meet and Greet
▶6:00 pm Regular Park Board Meeting

The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting at www.parkstacoma.gov/event/2026-board-meeting-star

10/06/2026

Donate blood at STAR Center on October 9 from 9 am-3 pm! One donation can help save multiple lives.

Make an appointment at parkstacoma.gov/event/blood-drive-at-star-center-3

Donate blood in October and November and enter for a chance to win a 3-night trip for two to London, England, the birthplace of legendary music. Your adventure includes 2 tickets to a concert of your choice in 2027 in London. So, donate like a rock star, then vacation like one, too!

Enter the contest: https://bloodworksnw.org/about/news/win

Bloodworks Northwest

10/05/2026

Calling all ghouls, goblins (and maybe people who take pickleball just seriously enough)🏓🎃

The Pickleboo Pickleball tournament on Saturday, October 24 is a 12-team indoor, round-robin tournament with single elimination playoffs. Teams are gender-neutral, costumes are highly encouraged!

Spooky season has entered the gym. Teams can sign up on our website:

Get ready for a spooky-good day of indoor pickleball competition.

10/04/2026

Reminder: STAR Center will be closed the morning of Wednesday, October 7, to allow staff to attend an all-staff team meeting. We will open and resume regular services promptly at noon.

➡Canceled: Play Learn and Grow Preschool, Kids Play, Tai Chi Fitness and SAIL will be canceled.
➡Late opening: The center will open at noon.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you then.