Safer Cleaning & Disposal Workshop
2025-09-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for a free workshop to learn how to:

Spot hazardous cleaning products
Choose safer alternatives
Safely dispose of household chemicals

You’ll leave with practical tips and resources to help create a safer, healthier home for you and your family.
Workshop will be conducted in English only. Spots are limited.
✔️ Register now by visiting tinyurl.com/4f3j2xsc or call Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822.
Hosted by City of Tukwila and Hazardous Waste Management Program.
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UPCOMING FREE TUKWILA EVENTS:
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HOW TO REDUCE WASTED FOOD & SAVE MONEY
September 16
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
PAINT COLLECTION EVENT
September 27
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
MATTRESSES & BOX SPRINGS RECYCLING DROP-OFF EVENT
October 11
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
4 units per vehicle limit. Must be dry & free of bed bugs.
For more details, contact Recycle@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-431-2445.

Tukwila Tree Giveaway
2025-09-04 19:00, 2025-09-11 19:00, 2025-09-15 19:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
2025 Tree Giveaway Orders Are Live Now!
Tukwila residents can sign-up to receive 1-2 free trees through the annual Tukwila Tree Giveaway, a program aimed at growing our urban forest. Tukwila has been a Tree City USA for 20+ years – thank you for helping grow our urban tree canopy!
How to get free trees:

Select the right tree for the right place.

Browse the tree information in the order form  to find a tree that suits your site. Verify there is adequate space for the tree to mature.
Avoid underground and overhead utilities by ensuring you know where they are: gas, internet, water, electricity, sewer, etc. We recommend you call 811, the free service to help you locate utilities.
Trees must be planted on private property in Tukwila city limits.

Complete the online application by September 15th.

We will confirm your tree(s) and send information on how to plant them in September.
Species are available on a first come, first serve basis. Order sooner to ensure availability.

Pickup your tree(s) at Hazelnut Park on Saturday 10/4/25 between 10a-1p

There will be staff on site to walk through how to plant and care for your tree.
You will be responsible for bringing your tree home. Trees will be about 3′ – 7′ tall.
If you are not available on pickup day, contact staff to determine if a prearranged alternative time is available for you to pickup.

Plant your tree!

Follow instructions in the How to Plant Guide and in our video below. Be sure to water your trees after they are in the ground! We will follow up after trees are distributed requesting photos and to provide tree care guidance.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Tukwila Tree giveaway please call, text, or email City Arborist/Urban Environmentalist, Heidi Watters at 206-839-6483 or Heidi.Watters@TukwilaWA.gov

Available Tree Species:

Farmers Market & Weekend Concert Series
2025-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Parks & Recreation will launch a new Sunday Farmers Market this July. Come buy fresh produce, eat delicious food, attend an afternoon concert, and more!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Complete our Vendor Interest Form.
Make sure to stop by this summer!
Tukwila Farmers Market & Weekend Concert Series
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July 20
August 3, 17 & 31
September 7
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
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Peanut Butter & Jam @ The Splash Pad
Kid-centric Fun on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July 10 & 24
August 7 & 21
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
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Movie in the Park & Evening Concert Series
Fridays, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
August 8 & 22
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
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Touch-A-Truck
Saturday, August 23
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Westfield Southcenter Mall – 2800 Southcenter Mall

Explore more summer fun at https://tukwilawa.gov/SummerEvents
(PRINT TUKWILA FARMERS MARKET POSTER)

Free 3rd Annual Community Play Day
2025-09-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for our 3rd annual Community Play Day at the Tukwila Community Center!
Get ready for a day filled with fun activities for all ages. Join us at 42nd Avenue South in Tukwila, WA, USA for a day of sports, games, music, food, and more. We are inviting sports programs and more from around the county to host a morning of play. Youth will have the opportunity to try all different kinds of activities. From basketball, to dance, to nature-based art!
We will also have community resources, giveaways, performances, and more!
** Food provided! **
✔️ Click here to register and get more information: https://www.kcplayequity.org/play-day

Green Tukwila Restoration Work Party
2025-09-09 11:30 - 13:30 | Virtual/Online, United States
Volunteer & Learn with Green Tukwila
Join friends and neighbors, and bring your families to learn about wildlife, native trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Environmental education and ecological restoration work parties are live. Community members and businesses will learn how to care for precious urban forests and ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces for the future.
Don’t miss out on upcoming opportunities! Join our email list.
🌳 2025 Ecological Restoration Work Parties 🌳
Click below title links for more information and to register.

🌳 Upper Duwamish River Boat Cleanup
07/26/2025
Codiga Park

🌳Walk & Talk Litter Clean Up Bicentennial Park
07/31/2025
Bicentennial Park

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🌳Watering Party! Restoration at Riverton Park
08/12/2025
Riverton Park

🌳Riverside Restoration with REI
08/13/2025
Bicentennial Park

🌳Cottowood Corner, Mulching & Weeding
08/14/2025
Riverton Creek

🌳Walk & Talk Litter Clean Up, Crystal Springs Park
08/28/2025
Crystal Springs Park

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🌳Restoration at Riverton
09/09/2025
Riverton Park

Green Tukwila Event
2025-09-09 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-10 09:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-08 09:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-14 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates | Virtual/Online, United States
Volunteer with Green Tukwila
Join Green Tukwila staff and Forest Stewards as we roll up our sleeves to restore Tukwila’s natural spaces. Together we’ll remove invasive plants, plant young trees and native shrubs, and give a boost to our urban forests and watershed.
No experience? No problem! We’ll provide all the tools, gloves, and training you need—just bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, and your best smile. Come dig in and grow the forest of tomorrow with us!
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Please click event link below to sign up. Thank you.

** SEPTEMBER 2025 **

Restoration at Riverton
09/09/2025
Riverton Park

Riverside Restoration, Green River Trail
09/10/2025
Bicentennial Park

Cottonwood Corner Clean-Up
09/11/2025
Riverton Creek

Restore DHP
09/20/2025
Duwamish Hill Preserve

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** OCTOBER 25 **

Riverside Restoration, Green River Trail
10/08/2025
Bicentennial Park

Planting at Cottonwood Corner
10/09/2025
Riverton Creek

Planting at Riverton Park
10/14/2025
Riverton Park

Salmon Science, Walk and Talk on the Duwamish
10/15/2025
Tukwila Community Center

Forterra Friday – Blackberry Blast
10/17/2025
Duwamish Hill Preserve

Duwamish Alive at Duwamish Hill Preserve
10/18/2025
Duwamish Hill Preserve

Duwamish Alive at Fort Dent
10/18/2025
Fort Dent Park

English/Spanish Translators Needed, Salmon Saturday, Bilingual Family Festival
10/18/2025
Tukwila Community Center

Salmon Saturday, Bilingual Family Event
10/18/2025
Tukwila Community Center

Planting 57th Ave Mini Park
10/25/2025
57th Ave S Mini Park

** NOVEMBER 2025 **

Planting at Riverton Park
11/11/2025
Riverton Park

Riverside Restoration, Green River Trail
11/12/2025
Bicentennial Park

Planting at Cottonwood Corner
11/13/2025
Riverton Creek

Green Tukwila Day @ Duwamish Hill Preserve
11/15/2025
Duwamish Hill Preserve

Restore the Shoreline, 57th Ave Mini Park
11/20/2025
57th Ave S Mini Park

Codiga Park
11/22/2025
Codiga Park

** DECEMBER 2025 **

Restoration at Riverton, last work party 2025~!
12/09/2025
Riverton Park

Riverside Restoration, Green River Trail
12/10/2025
Bicentennial Park

Volunteers Needed to Build a Duwamish Park Playspace
2025-09-25 08:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-26 08:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Duwamish Park, 11750 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA
A total of approximately 200 volunteers from the City of Tukwila, Delta Air Lines, and KABOOM!. Volunteers will be supervised by professional playground installers. Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability.
**Please note – All youth under the legal working age for this state will not be able to participate.**
Breakfast, Lunch, snacks, and bottled water will be provided. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them.
What to Wear: The project will happen rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required; sneakers or work boots that you don’t mind getting dirty are advisable. Please leave valuables at home as secure storage is not available on site.
Sign In: Please make sure that you check in at the registration table before entering the build site.
Build Week Schedule
Build Week will run for 3 days from September 25th- September 27th. Delta Employees are invited to volunteer on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 with following schedule:

Thursday, September 25th: Build Day
8:00 AM – Volunteer shift begins
3:00 PM – Volunteer shift completed
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Friday, September 26th: Build Day
8:00 AM – Volunteer shift begins
3:00 PM – Volunteer shift completed
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Saturday, September 27th: Build Day
8:00 AM – Volunteer shift begins
3:00 PM – Volunteer shift completed

✔️ TO SIGN-UP, VISIT: tinyurl.com/3cm39rkh

Build Site Rules:
All participants must comply with the following practices. These rules have been established and agreed upon to ensure the safety, comfort and respect for all involved. Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal from the project.
• Work together, treat everyone with respect and use family-friendly, inclusive language
• Report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior to on-site staff
• Please comply with all requests from on-site staff
• Follow all safety guidelines
• Only pre-approved power tools are permitted
• Closed-toe shoes are required
• Youth may not participate in areas of active construction
• No smoking, alcohol or drugs
• The use or carry of firearms is prohibited

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Build Week will culminate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a job well done. This ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 27th at 2:30 PM and last approximately 20 minutes. Ribbon cutting time may be subject to change based on project completion.

Organized by KABOOM!

Tukwila Amateur Golf Tournament
2025-09-27 07:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-28 07:00 - 17:00 | Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168
Competition: 36 holes of medal play. Players will be divided flights based on size of the field with prizes awarded to 1/3 of the field, both gross and net. Tee Times will be determined by number of entries.
Handicap: The tournament is open to anyone 18 years and older, all players must have a USGA established and verifiable handicap index. The tournament committee reserves the right to refuse any amateur entry or to adjust any handicap index. All committee decisions are final!
Purse: Total prize fund will be determined by the number of entries. All prizes must be redeemed at Foster Golf Links Pro Shop. Merchandise certificates will be available the Monday following the completion of Sunday’s round.
Entry Fee: Your $175 entry fee covers two days of Tournament golf, Practice round Monday- Thursday (call for available times), tee prizes, hot dogs & chips, two drinks tickets. Paid entry and refund deadline is July 28th.
Pairings: Tee times will begin on Saturday at 7:30am. Pairing requests can be made for Saturday’s tee times; Sunday’s pairing will be based on flight and score with leaders of each division teeing off in the final groups.
✔️ Registration Form
PROCEDURE FOR TUKWILA AM SIGN UP:

Complete Registration

Collect $175.00

Misc Items- Gift Card-Program*- Hosted Tournament- Number- Tuk Am

Staple receipt to entry form

THE ENTRY FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL ENTRY IS PAID

Free Paint Recycling Event
2025-09-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for a fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your leftover paint!
Our FREE Paint Recycling Collection Event is happening at –
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168
Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment.
Register for time slots, saving your time & ensure we have a smooth running event. We’ll be accepting all types of paint, from latex to oil-based, so bring them all! Our team of experts will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure everything is properly recycled.
All paint recycling is FREE!
Spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to join in. Together, let’s make a positive impact on our community and the planet. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for this exciting event!
Items we accept:

Interior and exterior architectural paints: latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamel (including textured coatings)
Deck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)
Primers, sealers, undercoaters
Stains
Shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)
Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellents (not tar or bitumen-based)
Metal coatings, rust preventatives
Field and lawn paints

Items we don’t accept:

Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents
Aerosol coatings
Auto and marine paints
Art and craft paints
Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, adhesives
Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins
Wood preservatives (containing pesticides)
Roof patch and repair
Asphalt, tar and bitumen-based products
2-component coatings
Deck cleaners
Traffic and road marking paints
Industrial Maintenance (IM) coatings
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (shop application) paints and finishes

For all events, we ask that attendees stay in their cars. Event staff will direct you to drop-off lanes where we will unload everything for you. This ensures a safe and efficient process.
For questions, please email events@greensheenpaint.com.
Or, visit https://circular.eco/event/tukwila92725.

The People's Project: Submit Your Idea!
2025-10-01 16:00, 2025-10-08 16:00, 2025-10-15 16:00, 2025-10-22 16:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
How would you spend $100,000 to improve Tukwila?
For the first time, we’re presenting an opportunity for community members to decide how the City invests funds that are set aside for small, visible improvements. This ‘participatory budgeting’ initiative is called The People’s Project. To ensure a fair and inclusive process, residents representing diverse backgrounds and different neighborhoods are serving on the steering committee.
Beginning October 1, you can complete the Idea Submission Form to describe your idea. Why is it important? What problem do you hope to solve? Who does your idea benefit?

✔️ For more information and to complete the survey, visit tinyurl.com/3yae22vm.
** The form is available in English, Amharic, Burmese, Somali, Spanish, & Vietnamese.
** Forms will be accepted through November 15.

Free Mattresses & Box Springs Recycling Drop-Off Event
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila residents can drop-off unwanted mattresses & box springs for free.
4 units per vehicle limit. Must be dry & free of bed bugs.
For more details, contact Recycle@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-431-2445.

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UPCOMING FREE TUKWILA EVENTS:
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HOW TO REDUCE WASTED FOOD & SAVE MONEY
September 16
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
206-768-2822
PAINT COLLECTION EVENT
September 27
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S

Salmon Saturday, Bilingual Family Festival
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Salmon Saturday, Bilingual Family Festival – Sábado de Salmón, Festival Familiar Bilingüe
Join us for a day by the beautiful Duwamish River, learning all about Salmon and the watershed, don’t forget to bring the whole family!
Únase a nosotros para pasar un día en el hermoso río Duwamish, aprendiendo todo sobre el salmón y la cuenca hidrográfica. ¡No olvide traer a toda la familia!
Salmon Saturday E-Mail List, lista de correo electrónico del sábado de salmón: Learn More or Sign Up for reminder emails, CLICK HERE
** We are looking for Translators, is this you? Estamos buscando Traductores, ¿eres tú? CLICK HERE to learn more.

Private Events tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/…nt/415
Are you looking for a new opportunity for a community group, school group, or business? Want to do some team building while making an impact? Green Tukwila offers one-time, private volunteer events for groups (over 10)in our restoration sites. If interested in an event or your group stewarding a park, reach out to olena.perry@TukwilaWA.gov
The Green Tukwila Partnership
The City of Tukwila joined the Green Cities Partnership, a collaboration of Puget Sound cities working to steward natural open spaces in 2017. Tukwila’s program is called the Green Tukwila Partnership. Together with Forterra, EarthCorps, Duwamish Alive Coalition, Partner in Employment, the Service Board, Dirt Corps, King County Parks, and the Tukwila community, Green Tukwila Partnership will care for public parks and natural open spaces across the city. Over the next 20 years, the partnership will work to restore and maintain 138 acres of Tukwila’s urban forest.
Dig into Restoration Work Parties
What can I expect at a work party? Work parties are fun, family-friendly, community-focused events in public parks or open spaces. Each work party will have the goal of removing invasive plants, planting native plants, or mulching. No experience is necessary. Training and tools will be provided at the site; all identities are welcome. Events are rain or shine; any cancelations will be emailed by the morning of the event by 8:00 am.
Why is this work important? Healthy parks and natural open spaces are a gift to our city and everyone. They provide places where people can connect with nature, see wildlife, and explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest. They also clean the air and waterways, buffer noise, provide habitat for local wildlife, and absorb carbon to fight against climate change. These valuable places can’t take care of themselves in an urban environment; they need our help to ensure we have a healthy and green Tukwila today, tomorrow, and into the future.
Tukwila’s Land Acknowledgement: The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elder’s past, present and emerging.
Activated Restoration Sites:

57th Ave Mini Park
Codiga Park
Cottonwood Corner
Crystal Springs Park
Duwamish Hill Preserve
Riverton Park
Tukwila Community Center
Tukwila Park
Multiple Sites on the Green/Duwamish River

Contact Us: email Olena.Perry@TukwilaWA.gov or call 206-768-2822

Green Tukwila Event
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual/Online, United States
Volunteer with Green Tukwila
Join Green Tukwila staff and Forest Stewards as we roll up our sleeves to restore Tukwila’s natural spaces. Together we’ll remove invasive plants, plant young trees and native shrubs, and give a boost to our urban forests and watershed.
No experience? No problem! We’ll provide all the tools, gloves, and training you need—just bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, and your best smile. Come dig in and grow the forest of tomorrow with us!
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Please click event link below to sign up. Thank you.

** OCTOBER 2025 **

Planting 57th Ave Mini Park
10/25/2025
57th Ave S Mini Park

Salmon Science, Walk and Talk on the Duwamish
10/25/2025
Tukwila Community Center

Conner Homes at Crystal Springs Park
10/27/2025
Crystal Springs Park

** NOVEMBER 2025 **

Planting at Riverton Park
11/11/2025
Riverton Park

Riverside Restoration, Green River Trail
11/12/2025
Bicentennial Park

Planting at Cottonwood Corner
11/13/2025
Riverton Creek

Green Tukwila Day @ Duwamish Hill Preserve
11/15/2025
Duwamish Hill Preserve

Restore the Shoreline, 57th Ave Mini Park
11/20/2025
57th Ave S Mini Park

** DECEMBER 2025 **

Restoration at Riverton, last work party 2025~!
12/09/2025
Riverton Park

Riverside Restoration, Green River Trail
12/10/2025
Bicentennial Park

Volunteer at Cottonwood Corner
12/11/2025
Riverton Creek
