Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the brilliance of the African American community in Tukwila. Come join us on June 17th at Sullivan Center in Tukwila Village for a day full of community, education, and celebration.
The lineup events include a keynote speech by Rev. Dr. Kelle J. Brown, and performances by Gospel & Soul Singer Josephine Howell, Northwest Tap Connection, and Double Dutch Divas.
Food from The Original Philly’s will be available for purchase at the event.
Award-winning chef and renowned “Godfather of Poke” Sam Choy is bringing his famous poke fusions to Tukwila. With locations in California and Washington, this poke powerhouse serves up some of the most iconic poke on the west coast—as well as other tasty dishes like Spam Musubi, Loco Loco, and their famous Garlic Chicken.
Join Sam and his team this Saturday, March 26th for their official grand opening celebration in Tukwila. Start the day with a celebratory hula by Halau Hula Ka Lei; learn about the unique history of this prized Hawaiian dish with a live demo/ poke history lesson from Sam himself; dig in to some of the famous dishes that put Poke to the Max on the map; and then work it all off on the dance floor during a live performance from guest jammers.
Occurring throughout the year on the second Wednesday of the month, join Green Tukwila for a restoration work party at Tukwila’s Riverton Park! Volunteers will help local stewards with tasks like removing invasive plants, cleaning up litter, and planting native plants. All tools and education will be provided.
Work parties will occur on the following dates. Sign up here!
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a Seawolves rugby match against the Houston Sabercats! Celebrate and honor those who have served or are actively serving. Military discounts on Seawolves merchandise, service recognition, and more. It’s the final regular season home match of the season, so you don’t want to miss it!
Tickets start at just $31! Grab them here.
Kids ages 6-14 are invited to attend the Run with the Pack pre-game youth camp at 5pm, which includes:
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Seattle Seawolves and watch them take on the Dallas Jackals! Exclusive women’s merchandise will be available, and an amazing giveaway for all moms attending.
Tickets start at just $31! Grab them here.
Kids ages 6-14 are invited to attend the Run with the Pack pre-game youth camp at 5pm, which includes:
Come cheer on our Seattle Seawolves as they take on the San Diego Legion on Saturday, April 16 at 3pm.
Tickets start at just $31! Grab them here.
You can also catch the game on Roots Sports Plus, and the Rugby Network.
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness is coming to Tukwila! Join them Saturday, March 12, for the grand opening celebration to meet the team members, tour the beautiful facility, and welcome them to the Tukwila business community.
The event starts promptly at 10:30 am with open networking and tours, followed by key community speakers an invitation to an after-party.
Speakers Include:
Register to attend here.
In 2020 the Council adopted Resolution 1992, declaring that Juneteenth will be recognized every year in Tukwila. It’s a celebration of emancipation and an opportunity to honor African Americans in our community through continued learning and understanding of the impacts of slavery.
This year the City of Tukwila hosted their first Juneteenth Commemoration, “Continued Learning – The History of Juneteenth: Past, Present and Future of African American history.” Scroll down to view video highlights from this year’s commemoration, or watch the full length event video at the bottom of the page. While this inaugural commemoration was virtual due to the pandemic, the City’s goal is to grow the Juneteenth Commemoration over time into an annual Tukwila community-wide event.
The Commemoration of Juneteenth is a nationally-celebrated event that takes place every year on June 19, known as “Juneteenth.” Learning its history provides understanding of how this day came to be. Juan Padilla, City of Tukwila Human Resources Director, presents an overview of the history of Juneteenth that includes a special performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” from the Church by the Side of the Road Choir.
Before Southcenter Mall was developed, Tukwila was a farming community and many African American families were bused in from Seattle Central District to work on these farms. Wayne Perryman discusses the history of African Americans in Tukwila and describes what it was like working on the farms before Southcenter Mall.
Tukwila Councilmember De’Sean Quinn honors former Councilmember Joe Duffie, the first African American elected to office in Tukwila and one of the city’s greatest civic leaders.
Trish Kinlow, City of Tukwila Court Administrator, discusses the history and cultural importance of African American cuisine and shows us how to cook two soul food classics – Smothered Cabbage and Succotash.
Nichelle Page presents the City of Tukwila’s Community Leadership Awards to Tukwila School District’s Marva Harris and Foster High School students Alexis Mburu and Jadon Crawford.
Praxis Essentials gives us an original spoken word and movement performance.
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Spring is a time to usher in the new, so we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a few exciting new activities and openings to complement the season.
In May, the two-time defending champion Seattle Seawolves kickoff their first homestand of the season, with games against Rugby United New York on May 2, San Diego Legion on May 9, and Rugby ATL on May 23. For those unfamiliar with the game, rugby is a thrilling mixture of team-based strategy, high-speed collisions, and skilled tackling, kicking, and dribbling — all done without pads! The games will be held right here in Tukwila at the Starfire Sports Stadiums, where every seat in this spacious, outdoor venue offers season ticket holders and casual fanatics alike an unforgettable show. Find out more about the Seawolves and how to purchase tickets to an upcoming game here.
For those who prefer their action a little less full contact, check out the newly opened Legacy Gaming, which dazzles guests with a premium social gaming experience. Learn about the history of console gaming at the “Turn Back Time Zone,” bring the kids to the fun and educational “Kids Zone,” or just relax in the gaming lounge, which offers lightning-fast speed and performance for gamers. There’s a ton to do all under one roof, so grab a reservation today.
Speaking of relaxing, this spring also marks the grand opening of the Tru by Hilton Hotel. Tru offers easy access to the SeaTac Airport and downtown Seattle, as well as several shopping and entertainment destinations (including the Seawolves’ Starfire Sports campus, conveniently located just a few minutes away).
And finally, several popular stores are opening and reopening at our own Westfield Southcenter in the upcoming months, including AMC Theaters, Round 1, and Urban Outfitters, among others. Check out the Westfield Southcenter website for updates.
Experience something new this spring, Experience Tukwila!
Experience Tukwila is a proud sponsor of Seattle Restaurant Week — a bi-annual celebration of the greater Seattle area’s culinary community. This past year has been especially challenging for the restaurant industry, with COVID-19 forcing many operational changes. Seattle Restaurant Week, which runs April 1 – 3o, is the perfect opportunity to show your support for local restaurants and sample some delicious food while you’re at it.
Throughout the month of April, participating establishments will offer special prix fixe menus, with $20 lunch and $35 and $50 dinner options. Venues will offer a variety of dining options to allow guests to choose whatever format works best for them, including takeout, ready-to-heat, delivery, meal boxes, and indoor and outdoor dining as permissible by public health guidelines.
A full list of participating restaurants can be found here, where you can sort by neighborhood, cuisine, dining options, diet, and ownership to find the perfect place to match your location, taste, and values.
Participating Tukwila restaurants include Spice Bridge vendors — Afella Jollof Catering, Jazze’s, Moyo Kitchen, Seatango, Taste of Congo, Theary Cambodian Foods, Wengay’s Kitchen, and WUHA — Juju’s Caribbean Kitchen, Duke’s Seafood Southcenter, and Waterleaf Restaurant & Bar. Spice Bridge vendors are also offering a Buy One, Give One option, where you can add $10 to your order to support the Food Innovation Network’s free community meals program.
Here’s sample of some menu items to get your taste buds watering:
Full, detailed menu options can be found here. Time to eat your way through the city!
