Let the ghoul times roll! Join Tukwila Parks & Recreation for an all ages halloween carnival to celebrate the fall season. Come dressed in your best costume and join in on the fun! Activities will include a haunted walk, pumpkin painting, carnival games, inflatable bouncers, a toddler room, a photo booth, and of course s’mores, candy, and refreshments!
Fall Floral Design Class at Bacovino
Join Bacovino and Farmhouse Box and Bloom for an in-person workshop to create stunning fall floral arrangements in pumpkin vases! They’ll guide you through the process step by step and provide all supplies for you to take home a seasonal centerpiece to add some autumn charm to your home decor.
Unleash your inner floral designer and have a creative night out with friends. This is hosted at Bacovino’s tasting room in Tukwila so of course wine will also be a part of the occasion!
Celebrate Juneteenth in Tukwila
The City of Tukwila is proud to once again officially recognize Juneteenth with a special 4th annual Juneteenth Commemoration event on Wednesday, June 19.
We welcome everyone to join us at Tukwila Village to celebrate the African American community in Tukwila during a day filled with inspiring speakers, talented performers, and delicious food.
DJ Sean Lewis will provide audio equipment/support and music for the duration and
Swagg-n-wagon Wings and Things will be providing free food for the first 120 attendees. So make sure to show up early!
See the full list of events below:
11:00 a.m. – Welcome Ceremony, Tukwila Councilmember De’Sean Quinn
11:15 a.m. – Presentation of the Black National Anthem, Jayden Walker
11:30 a.m. – “Juneteenth: Freedom is…” presented by Storyteller Sharon Nyree Williams
11:40 a.m. – Performance by DaNell Daymon & Greater Works Choir
12:10 p.m. – Keynote Speaker, Rev. Terrence Proctor, Tukwila’s Church by the Side of the Road
12:30 p.m. – Performance, The THROWBACKS Dance Team
01:00 p.m. – Closing Ceremony
4th of July Pickleball Celebration
Say ‘Happy Birthday’ to America this Fourth of July with everyone’s favorite new American pastime—pickleball!
Tukwila Parks & Recreation is hosting a Fourth of July celebration with a day filled with pickleball skills camps, games, scrambles, and more festivities starting at 9 AM.
Fun fact: the first-ever pickleball tournament happened in Tukwila at the Southcenter Athletic Club!
Every skill level is welcome. So grab your red, white, and blue paddle and take to the courts.
Always Snowing at Southcenter
No such thing as a mild winter at Westfield Southcenter.
Every evening at 6 PM from November 27 until Christmas Eve, a blizzard sweeps through the South entryway, surprising visitors with a winter wonderland.
Make sure to add Westfield Southcenter to your holiday shopping route to experience this joyful weather phenomenon.
It’s perfect for an impromptu holiday photo op!
More details for this event can be found here.
Santa, K-POP, & Drones
Get ready for the night sky above Westfield Southcenter to twinkle in a magnificent display of holiday spirit.
The festivities will begin with a performance by local K-POP dance cover group B2E, followed by a magnificent drone show depicting Santa’s sleigh journey from the North Pole to Westfield Southcenter.
Stay warm with hot cocoa and sweet treats provided throughout the performances.
To top it all off, the big guy himself will make an appearance right after the show, so snap a photo with Santa to add to your holiday memories.
The event will take place outside at the South Entryway by JOEY Southcenter, so dress accordingly!
More details on the event can be found here.
Haunted Chocolate Factory Fun
If a world with no chocolate is the scariest thing you can think of, then we have the perfect Halloween experience for you.
Seattle Chocolate Factory is powering down their factory for some spooky, Halloween-themed fun. No power means no chocolate.
Thursday through Sunday, October 19th – 22nd and October 26th – 29th, roam the dark factory halls and find a way to restore operations and bring chocolate back to the world of the living. But be careful, a sinister presence is in pursuit!
Book your tickets here.
A Very Fall Carnival
It’s time to go all in on fall. Join us for a special Fall Carnival on October 26 at the Tukwila Community Center.
Leaning into the spirit of the season, we encourage everyone to come dressed in their best Halloween costumes.
Enjoy games and activities with friends and family.
Veterans Appreciation Lunch
Tukwila is thankful for the tremendous sacrifices made by our veterans and their families.
Please join us on November 9th for a complimentary lunch at the Tukwila Community Center.
Food and entertainment provided for veterans and their families.
Winter Crafts for Kids
When it’s rainy and cold outside, we make it warm and fun inside.
Join us at the Tukwila Community Center for a day of Winter Craft Fun on December 15.
Funded by an American Rescue Plan grant, this event is open to kids ages 3 – 5 who want to have fun making winter-themed crafts with friends and family.
Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun!