Surprise your little fur babies with a visit to “Bark in the Park.” It’s the perfect place for dogs and humans to enjoy the lovely summer sun with wide open spaces, best friends, and delicious local cuisine.
And this year, they’re also hosting a Best Pet Costume Contest! So throw a tutu on that furry little behind and join in on the festivities!
There’s nothing quite like sitting out on a lawn underneath the summer sun and enjoying live music.
This summer, Tukwila has a lineup you won’t want to miss.
The Stacy Jones Band and Chris Eger Band are bringing rock, blues, country, and soul to Tukwila’s center stage this Thursday from 5-7pm.
Don’t miss out on these two incredible artists!
“I believe that gardening together helps us learn to care for plants, animals and one another. This is a pathway to peace.”
Lisa Taylor is a Master Composter gardener that wishes to share a passion for organic gardening with the world.
Whether you’re no stranger to a harvest or a first time gardener, Lisa will share valuable knowledge and skills to help improve your garden game.
Join Lisa on May 19th for a Walk and Talk event hosted by Cascade Gardener at Tukwila’s Macadam Winter Garden.
Master Composter Lisa Taylor is back and ready to share more lovely gardening tips and tricks.
Join Lisa for another walk and talk event hosted by Cascade Gardner. This time, Lisa is taking you through the beautiful Gully Gardens.
In honor of Paul and Betty Gully, these gardens host rows of scrumptious plants, including its famous pea patch! Sign up for this free event now to cultivate more gardening experience!
Tukwila is well known for its incredible selection of shops, thrilling sports teams, and abundance of entertainment centers. Complementing these many attractions is a variety of beautiful outdoor spaces where you can go to relax or play. But it takes a community to keep them thriving. Luckily, Tukwilans are all about giving back, and stay on top of restoration efforts.
Join a group of volunteers gathering at Riverton Park for a restoration work party on March 8th. Led by Forest Steward, Debbie, volunteers will help remove invasive plants like English ivy and holly to help the local foliage thrive.
All tools, materials, and training will be provided.
AHHHH! WHAT IS THAT?!
Oh right, rain.
After what felt like an eternity with that giant mass of fire in the sky, the rain has once again returned to its rightful realm: the Pacific Northwest. And what makes this place so special is how unbothered everyone is by a little water. Simply put, it’s all a matter of perspective. If you fight the rain, you only fight yourself. Accept the rain and you free yourself to enjoy all the amazing things this region has to offer.
Buuuuuuut, if you really just don’t want to deal with it all, then we have a few recommendations on where to spend a nice rainy PNW day right here in Tukwila. So go ahead, check out our Top 10 Rainy Day Activities in Tukwila!
*more like 20 feet, but you can use your imagination.
Rain + gray = give me cozy comfort food right now. Duck on into one of Tukwila’s most vibrant displays of world cuisines: Spice Bridge. This global food hall is home to immigrants and refugees who bring with them insane culinary talents. With a rotating selection of food businesses, there’s always a new exciting dish to try. It’s the perfect place to cozy up with a hot meal.
Bowling is an absolute classic rainy-day activity. So, it should come as no surprise that Tukwila has one of the best bowling spots around, Bowlero. What more do you need to know? It’s bowling. You get it. Ball, lane, pins. Done. Now go do it and have a killer time inside not getting wet.
There’s a common joke in this area that people don’t know how to drive in the rain even though it’s raining all the time. What that says to me is that more people need to hit the go-kart track for some high-intensity practice. Sykart is the place for all your go-kart needs. Situated right here in Tukwila, it’ll provide the much-needed boost on a gloomy rainy day.
If you hate jumping in puddles, might we recommend jumping into giant pits filled with foam instead. That’s just the start of the fun at Defy, a trampoline park in Tukwila. Foam pits, trampolines, rock walls, basketball, this list goes on. This one-of-a-kind action park is filled with challenges that are fun for the whole family. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t feel the FOAMO. Visit Defy today!
When it looks like Waterworld outside, it’s best to stay inside and watch a movie… like Waterworld. Research studies show that the best place to watch new movies is in a movie theater, and I definitely didn’t just make that up. Regardless, Tukwila is home to AMC Southcenter, featuring Dolby Cinema and IMAX theaters. Escape the rain and immerse yourself in a story far far away.
Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you can’t still stay active. Train like the champion you are at Mayweather Boxing and Fitness. The studio offers four different styles of classes throughout the week formulated with the perfect combination of boxing, strength, and cardo conditioning. Get drenched in sweat, not rain.
Breweries are everywhere in the Seattle area. But only a few special places have meaderies. And situated right here in Tukwila is one of the best around, Oppegaard Meadery. Warm your belly and your spirits in this Viking-clad tasting room.
Okay, you got us. This activity won’t protect you from the rain. In fact, it puts you directly in its path. BUT, hear us out. Taking a walk or run along the Green River Trail or at the Duwamish Hill Preserve in the rain is a really unique activity that many won’t experience. So, if you work up the courage, grab that rain jacket, lace up those boots, and just lean into it.
As you can see, Tukwila is filled with all kinds of activities that make a rainy day actually something you will look forward to. So next time the clouds roll in and the rain starts falling, just make your way over to Tukwila to help brighten up your day.
Until then, head on over to our Activities and Events pages to stay up to date on all the exciting things going on in our city.
The Seattle Seahawks and Tukwila Parks and Recreation are partnering up for a very special holiday event for veterans and their family members as part of the Seahawks organization’s “12 Days of Goodness with the Seattle Seahawks.” On December 14th, join us at the Tukwila Community Center for a star-studded event with a full lunch, prizes, photo opportunities, and of course, appearances by some of your favorite Seahawks legends.
This event is part of Tukwila Parks & Recreation’s Senior Programs and is open to anyone over the age of 50.
Where: Tukwila Community Center
When: December 14th
Time: 11am – 1:30pm
Price: FREE*
*For veterans and their family members only
We’re beyond proud to be home to many veterans and active duty military. Tukwila Parks and Recreation is celebrating their sacrifice with a very special Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at the Tukwila Community Center for veterans and their family members.
This event is part of Tukwila Parks & Recreation’s Senior Programs and is open to anyone over the age of 50.
Where: Tukwila Community Center
When: November 10th
Time: 11am – 2pm
Price: FREE*
* For veterans and their family members only
Riverton Park is slowly being taken over by invasive English ivy and holly. But together, we can fight back and preserve this beautiful wooded oasis. Join Forest Steward, Debbie for a mid-week work party inside the park. This is a great opportunity to learn new valuable forestry skills while also engaging with the larger community.
This is very much a hands-on experience, so be sure to come prepared. Bring a full water bottle, snacks, weather appropriate clothes, closed-toed shoes, and a pair of garden gloves if you have them. All other tools and materials will be provided. And be sure to show up on time for a quick training session.
Meeting Instructions
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. Park in the lot at Riverton Park and walk down to the P-Patch.
Where: Riverton Park: 13263 Macadam Rd S, Tukwila, WA 98168
When: December 14th
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Join Tukwila Parks and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife staff for a free evening talk to learn about urban amphibians (frog and salamander) living around us in Western Washington, including the unique species that live alongside us in our cities and suburbs. The event’s guest speaker is Max Lambert, PhD, an Aquatic Research Section Manager at Washington department of Fish & Wildlife.
Photo by Laura Rogers
