City of Tukwila

See You in the Park Event
2022-07-27 20:00 - 23:00, 2022-08-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
SEE YOU IN THE PARK SUMMER EVENT SERIES

We’re excited at Tukwila Parks & Recreation to announce our See You In the Park Series! These events will be sure to make your summer sizzle!
Be sure to mark this page in your favorites for emerging event details.
Join us on these dates and at these parks:

✅ Concert in the Park
Food Truck: Fish Basket NW
Musical Entertainment: Adrian Xavier (Reggae)
Join us for a lunchtime concert near the Southcenter Mall.
July 13
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Bicentennial Park, 7200 Strander Boulevard

✅ Movie in the Park
Dessert Truck: Mini… The Dough-Nut
Musical Entertainment: Beat Fequency (Pop/Rock/Dance/R&B/Funk Duo)
Join us for Sing 2!
July 27
9 p.m. – 11 p.m. (Music from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South

✅ Tukwila Summer Park-A-Lympics
Food Truck: Mami Tran (Vietnamese)
Musical Entertainment: Clave Gringa (Cuban)
Bring your competitive spirit and join fun games for all the family.
August 10
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Riverton Park, 13263 Macadam Road South

✅ Bark in the Park Summer Festival
FREE Dog Treats from the Barkery!
Food Truck: MexiCuban (Mexican-Cuban Fusion)
Musical Entertainment: Entremundos Quarteto (Brazilian flavored with world rhythms)
Bring your furry friend for what is sure to be a doggone good time. Join the Best Pet Costume and Best Owner/Pet Look-alike contests!
August 24
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Crestview Park, 16200 42nd Avenue South

Let's Give Blood
2022-07-28, 2022-08-28, 2022-09-28 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
You’re the type to help save lives.
DONATE BLOOD WITH BLOODWORKS AND FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM TO WIN A BIG PRIZE THIS MONTH!
Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood. No matter who you are, you can help. Here are what types of blood we most urgently need right now.

Your donation is critical! To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-398-7888.
Click here for more information and to schedule an appointment online.

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2022-07-30, 2022-08-27, 2022-09-24 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at (206) 200-3616.

National Night Out Against Crime Event
2022-08-02 17:00 - 21:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
National Night Out is back on August 2nd! If you are interested in hosting a National Night Out gathering for your neighborhood, please register it with us. Officers, detectives, department officials, Tukwila Fire Department, elected officials and other city staff members stop by all of the registered gatherings.

This is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors, your police department, your elected officials and get the opportunity to voice your concerns/observations directly to us and those who are able to assist with finding solutions to public safety issues in your neighborhoods.

Register your event here: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/night-out-against-crime/

Annual Curbside Clean Up Day
2022-08-06 07:00 - 18:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
For Waste Management customers only. The Annual Clean Up Day is designed to help Tukwila residents dispose of bulky household items.
✔ Please place all your materials curbside by 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning, August 6, 2022.
✔ Please call Waste Management by Monday, August 1 to schedule collection of your bulky items, 1-855-TUKWILA (885-9452). Residents must be a WM customer to participate.

For more information see flyer here: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=355715&dbid=1

Free regular services for residential customers available!

Computers, TVs, etc.
Are accepted at the curb with advance notice.

Compact Fluorescent & Light Bulbs (CFLs)
Now Accepted at the Curb (In WM issued bags – Details)

Motor Oil and Cooking Oil
Accepted Curbside in gallon jugs next to your recycling

Service for Disabled Customers
WM offers carry out service at no charge for disabled customers. Carry out service is a service where the driver will roll carts down to the street or end of your driveway on service day and then returns them to the original location.
To qualify for no charge carry out service, the customer must be unable to move garbage, recycling or yard waste carts to the curb because of a health condition and live with no other person that can take the carts to the curb. The customer must provide a copy of their disabled parking permit or a doctor’s note to verify disability.
To request no cost carry out service, please fill our THIS FORM and fax, email or mail it to WM. For translation services to assist in completing this the form, please contact us at 1-855-TUKWILA (885-9452).
For more information or to sign up for carry out service, please call us at 1-855-TUKWILA (885-9452).

Restoration at Riverton Work Party
2022-08-10 11:30 - 13:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
GREEN TUKWILA PARTNERSHIP

A MEMBER OF THE GREEN CITIES NETWORK

The City of Tukwila
joined the Green Cities Partnership, a regional collaboration of cities working to steward natural open spaces in 2017. Tukwila’s program and
initiative are called “Green Tukwila.” Together with Forterra, EarthCorps, Duwamish Alive Coalition, Dirt Corps, King County Parks, and the Tukwila community, Green Tukwila will care for public parks and natural open spaces across the city. Throughout the next 20 years, the partnership will work to restore and maintain 138 acres of Tukwila’s urban forest.

GET INVOLVED TODAY!
To do this great work we need everyone’s help. Join friends, neighbors, and bring your families outside to learn about trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to care for precious urban forests and to ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces to enjoy in the future.

Restoration at Riverton Park, second Wednesday, year-round.

May 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
June 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
July 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up
August 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sign Up

TO GET MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON THIS LINK: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteering/green-tukwila-partnership/

Don’t miss out! Join our email list and learn about upcoming events.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Duwamish Hill Perserve, third Saturday, March – May.

March 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up
April 16, Duwamish Alive event, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up
May 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sign Up

27th Annual Tukwila Community Garage Sale
2022-08-20 08:30 - 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Held throughout the city! The 27th Tukwila Community Garage Sale will take place on Saturday August 20, 2022. Save the date to hold a sale at your home at the same time as residents throughout Tukwila. Clean your closets, earn money, shop for bargains, and meet your neighbors while you support reuse and recycling.
Garage Sale hours are ~ 8:30 a.m. to ~ 5:00 p.m.
Garage Sale participants will be instructed shortly where they can pick up the yellow “official” Garage Sale signs around the City. A map of all sites listing sales will be posted here by August 18th.

HOW TO BE A SELLER
By August 17th
REGISTER to become a seller via:
WEBSITE: www.tukwilawa.gov/yardsale
INCLUDE: Name, sale address, phone number, and email address
Questions? 206/433-7141; recycle@tukwilawa.gov

HOW TO SHOP
Before August 20th (final map to be available 8/18)

Pick up your yellow yard sign and additional information at City Hall and sites around town (listed on the website), and
Download a map of the sale locations from www.tukwilawa.gov/yardsale or pick one up at Tukwila City Hall (6200 Southcenter Blvd)

On August 20th
Look for the BRIGHT YELLOW signs!!

For more information please email recycle@tukwilawa.gov or call Nancy Eklund at 206-433-7141.

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal
2022-09-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
FOR KING COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY: Household hazardous wastes are accepted with no additional fee at 4 fixed collection sites in Seattle and King County. In addition to these four sites, the traveling Wastemobile provides household hazardous waste collection services within many communities in King County.
Limit 50 gallons per residential customer per day. No containers larger than 5 gallons. For larger quantities or unusual waste, call us at 206-296-4692.

JULY 22-24
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY
22447 24th Ave S, Des Moines

SEPTEMBER 16-18
FRED MEYER
14300 1st Ave S, Burien

OCTOBER 14-16
MCLENDON HARDWARE
440 Rainier Ave S, Renton

See link for more information and other Traveling Wastemobile locations and event dates:
kingcountyhazwastewa.gov/households

Duwamish Hill Preserve Work Party
2022-09-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
GREEN TUKWILA PARTNERSHIP is restoring 138 acres of forest and open green spaces over the next 20 years. The only way to accomplish this goal is with the support of partners and volunteers. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

Green Tukwila is following Public Health Guidelines to keep volunteers and staff safe during work parties.
Join friends, neighbors, and bring your families outside to learn about trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to care for precious urban forests and to ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces to enjoy in the future.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteer work parties and workshops have limited numbers to ensure the safety of stewards, volunteers, and staff. All participants must sign up online and will be sent an email confirming a few days before.
Duwamish Hill Preserve

Invasive plant removal: Saturday, September 17, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE
Duwamish Alive, Planting: Saturday, October 15, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE
Green Tukwila Day, Planting: Saturday, November 19, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE

Don’t miss out! Join our email list and learn about upcoming events.

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

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Restoration at Riverton Park

Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, October 12, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Native planting: Wednesday, November 16, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, December 14th, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE

Free Basketball and Community Festival
2022-09-17 10:00 - 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
YOU GOT NEXT: BASKETBALL & COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Tukwila Families! Come join the “You Got Next TUKWILA! – Basketball & Community Festival”
This is a FREE event!
Each youth that is registered for event will receive a free t-shirt and basketball. Registration required for each youth participant. – Register HERE!

About this event
Come join us for a basketball and community festival sponsored by the King County Play Equity Coalition and the Seattle Sports Commission. This event will be a day of family fun centered around the opportunity to participate in various forms of basketball programming and engage with local community-based organizations.
Who: Ages 5+. All youth and families invited.

There will be different programming options based on current level of basketball experience. No previous basketball experience required.

Youth with physical disabilities and intellectual disabilities are invited to attend and participate in unified programming. Special Olympics Washington and Seattle Adaptive Sports will be present at the event.

When: Saturday September 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South
Types of basketball programming throughout day: free play courts, pickup courts, skills clinics, skill competitions, 3×3 tournament (free to participate but additional registration required)

More Event Details:

Middle & High School 3×3 tournament: Must register to participate!
Food Trucks, Giveaways, Community Resource Fair, Entertainment
Youth skills challenges and development opportunities.
Free play and more!
Inflatables
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Chalk Art
Skate Park Open

Have questions? / Need more information? / Want to volunteer or have your organization participate?

Email Sports@TukwilaWa.gov or call (206) 768-2822
Specific Questions about the 3×3 Tourney can be directed to yougotnext3x3@gmail.com
Event Flyer

Restoration at Riverton Park
2022-10-12 11:30 - 13:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
GREEN TUKWILA PARTNERSHIP is restoring 138 acres of forest and open green spaces over the next 20 years. The only way to accomplish this goal is with the support of partners and volunteers. Thank you for being a part of the solution!

Green Tukwila is following Public Health Guidelines to keep volunteers and staff safe during work parties.
Join friends, neighbors, and bring your families outside to learn about trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to care for precious urban forests and to ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces to enjoy in the future.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteer work parties and workshops have limited numbers to ensure the safety of stewards, volunteers, and staff. All participants must sign up online and will be sent an email confirming a few days before.

Restoration at Riverton Park

Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, October 12, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Native planting: Wednesday, November 16, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE
Invasive plant removal: Wednesday, December 14th, 11:30-1:30 pm CLICK HERE

Don’t miss out! Join our email list and learn about upcoming events.

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

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Duwamish Hill Preserve

Invasive plant removal: Saturday, September 17, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE
Duwamish Alive, Planting: Saturday, October 15, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE
Green Tukwila Day, Planting: Saturday, November 19, 10-1 pm CLICK HERE

Farmers Market Harvest Celebration
2022-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Come join us as we celebrate our last market day. We’ll be having a community meal, music and more. Hope to see you there!
Sponsored by Neighbor to Neighbor and the Seattle Foundation Now investing in grassroots communities in SeaTac & Tukwila.

October 12 starting from 4pm

Click here for more information: https://fb.me/e/1Spi5rQt6

Virtual Public Safety Roundtable
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
You’re invited to a Public Safety Roundtable with the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce on October 19.

The Public Safety Roundtable is a quarterly meeting for those who are interested in being more engaged or receiving more information about issues impacting our Southwest King County Business Community.

Join to hear from Police and Fire Chiefs or their representatives from Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila with a special feature from the LEAD Defender group.

Click here for more information: https://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/events/details/public-safety-roundtable-4511

FREE Seattle-King County Vision Clinic
2022-10-20 - 2022-10-23 | Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion, 2nd Avenue North and Thomas Street, Seattle, United States
Seattle/King County Clinic is a volunteer-driven, free health clinic that occurs for four days each year at Seattle Center. The Clinic welcomes anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.
AVISION: Vision screening, complete eye exams, reading and prescription eyeglasses. Bring a current eyeglass prescription (no older than one year) to skip the eye exam and just get eyeglasses.

RESOURCES: Social work, help with health insurance, and more

** Patients do not need ID or proof of immigration status.
** Patients do no need to be residents of Seattle or King County.
** FREE parking Mercer St. Garage – (650 3rd Ave N)

About the 2022 Vision Clinic

Download an informational flyer (languages without links are coming soon): Amharic ( አማርኛ) | Arabic (عربى) | Chinese (中文) | Chinese (傳統的) | English | Korean (한국어) | Russian (русский) | Somali (Af-Soomaali) | Spanish (Español) | Ukrainian (Українська) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
This is a vision clinic (eye exams and prescription eyeglasses) ONLY – no medical or dental services are provided
Tickets are distributed each day beginning at 6 AM on a first-come, first-served basis (one ticket per person)
DO NOT attend if you are feeling sick
Masks are required
All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, housing or immigration status
Patients will not be asked for ID or documentation of any type
Patients DO NOT need to reside in King County or Washington to receive services
Interpreters are available
Patients should come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications
Read other frequently asked questions

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/

Access Resources

Download a list of free and affordable healthcare resources near you: King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties or All Other WA Counties or search through resources here
Click here for information to help you understand fees at community health centers (CHC)
Request your Seattle/King County Clinic patient record

For More Information

SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org
206.684.7200

FREE Youth and Law Forum
2022-10-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
The Youth and Law Forum is a FREE community program that provides legal education for middle school to high school age youth along with their parents and guardians. They aim to improve relationships between communities and law enforcement.

ACTIVITIES:

FOOD & PRIZES include laptops, gift cards, a bike and more!
HOOPS
WORKSHOPS: Legal Rights, Legal Careers, Mental Health and Civic Engagement

See flyer here: 2022-10-22 – Event – FREE Youth and Law
