Park N Play Summer Event
2024-08-14 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-15 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-16 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-17 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-20 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-21 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-22 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-23 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 6 more dates | WA
Park ‘N’ Play Summer Program Starts July 9th
It’s playtime with Tukwila Parks & Recreation!

Hey kids and families! Join our Park ‘N’ Play staff at Tukwila parks this summer. Join the FREE fun and make some summer memories! Park ‘N’ Play hours are from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

TUESDAYS:
City of Tukwila Justice Center
Location: 15005 Tukwila International Boulevard
Join us for an afternoon of basketball and fun recess games!

WEDNESDAYS:
Joseph Foster Memorial Park
Location: 13919 53rd Avenue South
Kickball, Wiffleball, Kite Flying, and more!

THURSDAYS:
Cascade View Community Park
Location: 14211 37th Avenue South
Fun for the whole family! Join us for Giant Connect Four, Giant Chess, Board Games, and more!

FRIDAYS:
Tukwila Community Center
Location: 12424 42nd Avenue South
Meet us at the Spray Park for Water Games and Popsicles!

SATURDAYS:
Check Social Media: follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X and see where we are at for the day!

FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM:
Cascade View Community Park
Location: 14211 37th Avenue South
Join us weekdays at Cascade View Park
Monday – Friday from 11:45 p.m. –12:45 p.m.

Concert in the Park Series: Kim Archer
2024-08-14 17:30 - 19:00 | WA
Wednesday, August 14 – 5:30 p.m.
CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES: KIM ARCHER
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South
Renowned for her electrifying, unfiltered performances and engaging rapport with audiences, Kim Archer has cultivated a vast and devoted fan base spanning the Pacific Northwest and beyond. For over two decades, this dedicated musician has captivated packed venues with her soulful delivery, propelled by powerful vocals and authentic songwriting.

*** SEE OTHER SUMMER EVENTS BELOW ***

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2024 AUGUST EVENTS
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Saturday, August 17 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
1ST ANNUAL TUKWILA HULLABALOO
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South
Join this vibrant community festival in Tukwila that celebrates our unity with entertainment, delicious food, unique art and craft vendors, and fun games for all ages. It’s a day to embrace the spirit of our community and create unforgettable memories together!

Friday, August 30 – 6 p.m.
END OF SUMMER BASH
• Tukwila Community Center
Celebrate the end of summer with a bang at our End of Summer Bash, featuring exciting games, a selection of food trucks, and the latest back-to-school gear. Wrap up the festivities with a special evening movie in the park, “Kung Fu Panda 4,” for a perfect finale to a memorable summer.

1st Annual Hullabaloo Festival
2024-08-17 10:30 - 15:00 | Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Ave S, Tukwila
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South

Join this vibrant community festival in Tukwila that celebrates our unity with entertainment, delicious food, unique art and craft vendors, and fun games for all ages. It’s a day to embrace the spirit of our community and create unforgettable memories together!
THE DAY’S EVENTS:
10:30 a.m. Registration / 11 a.m. Start Time
FURRY FUN RUN/WALK Around Foster Memorial Park
11 a.m.
MUSIC: KIM ARCHER BAND
1:30 p.m.
PET CONTEST!

Best Trick
Best Costume
Best Owner/Pet Look Alike

2:00 p.m.
MUSIC: BRIAN VOGAN & HIS GOOD BUDDIES
TUKWILA CREATIVES: HULLABALOO NEEDS YOU!
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Tukwila Parks & Recreation wants you to join our First Annual Tukwila Hullabaloo!
This is your opportunity to share your creative wares:

Arts & Crafts
Bath & Beauty
Clothing & Accessories
Specialty Foods
Come to us with your ideas!

Interested vendors can contact us at parksrec@tukwilawa.gov.
Click here for information.

Walk in the Park Eco-Education
2024-08-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Riverton Park
Join Green Tukwila Staff Olena Perry for a Walk in the Park. Learn site history, identify native plants, and discuss the importance of urban forests. Olena will also discuss the site’s current restoration and how everyone can support wildlife, native habitats, and our watershed from our homes.
All ages OK
REGISTER HERE: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/257/

What to Bring
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, a full water bottle, and a backpack to carry valuables and not leave them in the car. These walks are rain or shine.
Where to Meet
At the Park entrance by the sign.
Where to Park
Riverton Park Parking lot.

Date & Time
August 23, 2024 10am – 11:30pm
Contact
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov
This walk is very flat, with high sun exposure and a small section of grass. Text Olena with any issues at 206.799.6474

2024 Tukwila Tree Giveaway - Now thru Aug 29
2024-08-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-29 17:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
Tukwila residents can apply for FREE trees through the Tukwila Tree Giveaway, a program to grow our urban forest. Tukwila has been a Tree City USA for over 20 years, and trees are essential to a healthy city. Future generations appreciate your support in helping add tree canopy to the city!
The application will be open thru August 29. CLICK HERE.  We will contact all applicants once all applications have been reviewed and processed.
How to get FREE tree(s) –
Choose your planting location and select a tree suited for the space.

Use the Tukwila Tree Giveaway Selection Guide – 2024  to find a tree that suits your space. This year, we are offering ten different tree species to choose from. Select tree species with plenty of room to grow to maturity at your planting location.
Trees must be planted on private property in Tukwila.
Ensure the planting location has adequate spacing from underground and overhead utilities such as water, sewer, and backyard power lines. We recommend you call 811, the free service to help you locate utilities, before you dig to avoid hitting any utility lines when planting your tree.

Complete and submit an online application by August 29.

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

Pick up your FREE trees!

You will pick up your tree(s) on Saturday, October 5th, at Hazelnut Park between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
We have limited availability to deliver trees to folks who need assistance.
There will be staff on-site to walk through how to plant and care for your tree.
You will be responsible for bringing your 5-gallon tree home. Trees will be about 6 feet tall.

Plant your tree!

Follow the instructions in the planting guide. Be sure to water your tree after it’s in the ground! We will follow up after trees are distributed, requesting photos and providing tree care guidance.

Tree Guide
View and download 2023 FREE Trees:
HOW TO PLANT YOUR FREE TREES
Use this guide to understand how to plant your tree properly: Tukwila Tree Giveaway Selection Guide – 2024
You can also learn how to plant your tree(s) by watching our tree planting video

Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Tukwila Tree giveaway, please call, text, or email Maya Klem at maya.klem@kingcd.org, 206-379-5290
Follow us on Facebook: @greentukwilapartnership

Open House - Final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan
2024-08-28 15:30 - 19:30 | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Community Open House
Sullivan Center
14350 Tukwila International Blvd.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(Pizza and light refreshments provided)

Work on the 2024-2044 Tukwila Comprehensive Plan is winding down. In September, the City Council will be presented the Draft Plan for a Public Hearing (scheduled for September 23, 2024).
Join us on August 28 to review the draft plan and learn more about how it will guide Tukwila’s future. You can also check out the Plan’s website to review the elements of the draft Plan, its Goals and Policies, and the Implementation Strategies that will bring the Plan to life over the next 20 years. If you have comments or suggestions, please let us know be emailing us at 2044CompPlan@TukwilaWA.gov.
We hope to see you there!

End of Summer Bash
2024-08-30 18:00 - 21:30 | WA
Friday, August 30 – 6 p.m.
END OF SUMMER BASH
• Tukwila Community Center
Celebrate the end of summer with a bang at our End of Summer Bash, featuring exciting games, a selection of food trucks, and the latest back-to-school gear. Wrap up the festivities with a special evening movie in the park, “Kung Fu Panda 4,” for a perfect finale to a memorable summer.

Spirit of Giving Campaign - Donate to Help Tukwila Families Experiencing Homelessness
2024-09-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-08 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Parks & Recreation has joined forces with the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila for the 2024 Spirit of Giving Campaign. Your monetary donations and/or donations of toys, cozy items, hygiene essentials and gift cards will help ensure a healthy, happy winter for Tukwila families experiencing homelessness.
Last year we helped 430 children and their families with $38,000 in donations from generous community partners like you! This year, we expect the need to continue to grow, and that’s why we need your help!
PLEASE MAKE ALL DONATIONS ON OR BEFORE DEC 1. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
✔️HOST a personalized event, such as Cozy Item Drive: blankets, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and socks.
✔️DONATE new, unwrapped items at the Tukwila Community Center, such as grocery gift cards, Cozy Items (see above), hygiene items, toys and board games, and gift cards for teens.
✔️MONETARY DONATIONS can be made through the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila and allow us to customize family care packages. (EIN 27-4432912)

CHECKS – make payable to SOUTHCENTER ROTARY FOUNDATION, PO Box 88744, Tukwila WA 98138.
VENMO – @SeaTacTukwilaRotaryFoundation

For more information, visit TukwilaWA.gov/Giving or call 206-768-2822 or email Parks & Recreation.

Restoration at Riverton Park
2024-09-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Riverton Park
Riverton Park is a beautiful community park with picnic tables, a playground, Gully Gardens P-Patch, and a walking loop with a natural border that offers something for everyone.
The natural plant board of the park has largely established mature trees that support wildlife, reduce pollutants in the air, and help to bring shade on hot days. Unfortunately, these trees are in danger due to English ivy, which grows aggressively and chokes out native plants and trees. The good news is YOU ARE HERE to help; as a community, we can save these trees and install a healthy native forest; plus, it is a ton of fun!
Bucket watering the young forest will be a large part of this work party.
All tools, materials, and training will be provided at the start of the work party.
All ages OK
Click here to register.
What to Bring
Bring a full water bottle, snacks for yourself, weather-appropriate clothes, and closed-toed shoes. If you have garden gloves, please bring them.
Where to Meet
Riverton Park: 13263 Macadam Rd S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Work parties are taking place next to the Gully Gardens P-Patch on the lower section of the park. You will see a 6ft toolbox (JOBOX) meet there.
Where to Park
Parking lot for Riverton park is located on 131st at 4124 S 131st St, Tukwila WA, 98168.

Contact
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

Cottonwood Corner: Mulching & Weeding
2024-09-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Riverton Creek, 37th Ave S and S 128th St., Tukwila, 98188, United States
Activities
Join local Forest Steward Heidi Watters for a fun work party removing noxious weeds and learning about healthy eco-systems. All tools and training provided.
All ages OK
2 out of 30 participants registered.
Click here to register.

What to Bring
Bring a full water bottle, snacks for yourself, clothes that are weather-appropriate, and closed-toed shoes. If you have garden gloves please bring them.
Where to Meet
Location: Riverton Creek – 37th Ave S and S 128th St., Tukwila, WA 98188
The site is a corner lot, gathered by the JOBOX down in the site with the circle of log rounds.
Where to Park
Lots of street parking in the neighborhood and around the site.

Date & Time
June 13, 2024 11am – 2pm

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Heidi Watters at heidiwatters@gmail.com or 206.679.8820

Free Emergency / Disaster Planning Workshop
2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us at the community center on September 19 from 6:30P-8:30P for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Planning Workshop.
At this workshop, we’ll discuss the critical elements your emergency plan needs to keep you and your household safe during a disaster.
** Registration is required. Click here to register. **

Topics include:
• Emergency Communications Plan – learn where you can go to get emergency information AND make a plan for how you’ll communicate with your loved ones.
• Tips for all Circumstances – Do you have a disability? Share your home with pets? Have small children? Learn preparedness and planning tips for all the circumstances that make your household unique.
• Build-a-Kit – we’ll discuss the items you should have in a grab-n-go kit as well as a shelter-in-place kit.
• Regional Hazards – we’ll discuss the regions hazards and what you can do before, during, and after a disaster to keep you and your household safe
• And so much more! Materials, including a fillable, bound booklet, are provided for FREE to attendees. Attendees should come prepared to complete the workbook while during the workshop.

OTHER DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EVENTS
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SEP 25 @ 7 PM – DISASTER BOOK CLUB
TUKWILA JUSTICE CENTER

We’ll be reading and discussing “Full-Rip 9.0” by Sandi Doughton. This book provides readers with a fascinating history of earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, tells the tale of how scientists discovered the Cascadia Fault, and intersperses fun (and in some cases) terrifying facts about our readiness for an earthquake of that size and magnitude. If you like science, disasters, and history, this book is for you! You’ll be both fascinated and terrified by what you discover in these pages!
Please note that a day-time Book Club Discussion will take place on September 25 at 1 PM in Council Chambers.

SEP 26 @ 7 PM – FREE DISASTER MOVIE (DOCUMENTARY) NIGHT
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
We’ll be watching the Documentary “Surviving Disaster: How the Brain Works Under Extreme Duress.” Sociologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and survivors have found that the way people behave in a crisis is very predictable. By combining the stories of survivors with research into how the brain works under extreme duress, Surviving Disaster with Amanda Ripley brings light into civilization’s darkest moments and better prepares you for a disaster. !
Popcorn and concession snacks provided!
To register: email emergencyprep@tukwilawa.gov.
We’re looking forward to celebrating with you and increasing your level or preparedness!

For more information, contact below.
Phone: 206-971-8781 Email: k.sainati@tukwilawa.gov

Free Paint Recycling Collection
2024-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for a FREE fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment.
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168

Click here to register.
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!
Accepted Materials:

Urethanes
Oil-based and Latex-based Paints
Acrylic Paint
Varnishes, Shellacs and Lacquers
Primers
Clear Coatings

Not Accepted:

Spray Paints, Marine and Auto Paints
Household Hazardous Waste
Electronics
Paint Thinner
Driveway Sealers

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

Restore Duwamish Hill
2024-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join resident Forest Stewards and the Tukwila community to beautify and create a sustainable native habitat at Duwamish Hill Preserve. We will be removing young blackberries and clearing space for fall plantings.
All tools and training provided.
About the Hill:
The unique ecosystems at the Duwamish Hill Preserve highlight oak savannahs, camas prairie, wet sedge meadow, and the tule wetland. The hill itself is a geological wonder and is actually older than Mt. Rainier!
About Duwamish Alive:
Our primary goals are to: Promote a healthy, functioning habitat in the Duwamish River Watershed by increasing and connecting habitat and addressing critical issues affecting the watershed’s health. Involve community members in direct stewardship of the watershed through volunteer work parties, environmental education, and neighborhood celebrations
What to Bring
A full water bottle, clothes that can get dirty, gloves if you have them, and closed-toe shoes.
Where to Meet
3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA 98168, meet in the field by the road.
Meeting Location Map
Where to Park
Across the road from the park, above the river.

Click here for information.
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

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Click here for other Tukwila work parties: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/map/
