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Kids Ride A Miniature Steam Train Around The Pond Inside Point Defiance Zoo In Tacoma, Washington
A toddler can ride a polar bear here, and nobody even blinks. The bear is carved, it goes around in circles, and it might be the most popular seat in the house. A real polar bear lives just up the path. So does a huge walrus, which is a rare sight at zoos anywhere in the world.
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Beloved Sixth Avenue Doughnut Shop Is Closing This November
A vibrant, family-friendly pastry shop and bakery, Tacoma’s Legendary Doughnuts store is closing. After 14 years of service, the doughnut shop will shut down this weekend. The bakery team cited continued economic challenges and rising rent as the main reasons for the closure. Legendary Doughnuts’ Tacoma Outlet to Close...
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Three Tacoma museums go free on the same Thursday night each month, and there’s a glass bridge you can walk for free anytime
Tacoma's Museum of Glass, Washington State History Museum, and Tacoma Art Museum all open free on Third Thursday evenings, and this month that's November 19. Here's how to stack them with a walk across the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. The post Three Tacoma museums go free on the same Thursday night each month, and there’s a glass bridge you can walk for free anytime appeared first on Washington is for Adventure .
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You Could Spend All Day Inside Washington’s Biggest Used Bookstore With 500,000 Books
Somewhere in Tacoma, Washington, there’s a red brick building with one word on the side, and that word is “BOOKS,” and honestly, that’s all it needs to say. Tacoma Book Center is the largest independent used bookstore in Washington State, and it’s holding over 500,000 books inside, waiting for you to show up.
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Sip & Savor: Ciders & Sails, a Sumner Holiday Event, and a Bazaar
Tacoma's Foss Waterway Seaport is hosting, from 3-6 p.m. on Nov. 14, Ciders & Sails, a 21-and-up event that doesn't just feature three-ounce pours from scores of popular regional cideries, but also local eats, live music, and access to the museum. General admission tickets are going for $38.68 and get you eight pours, among other things. Find out more here.
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Tacoma City Council continues work on budget, allocates some funding for community service officers
The Tacoma City Council is working to pass a balanced budget for 2027-28. The city was facing a $40 million budget deficit. Tacoma's city manager shared a budget proposal with the council last month, including program cuts and plans to increase revenue. As it stands, the city plans to eliminate...
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Lakewold Gardens to Light the Night at Winter Glow Festival
Lakewold Gardens is hosting its Winter Glow light festival this holiday season. Running the weekends of Dec. 11-13 and 18-20, the display invites visitors to stroll through the darkened gardens and check out light displays that accentuate its natural beauty. Visitors can also stop by the grounds' Wagner House, which will be decorated for the holidays.