Best Free Things to Do For Kids and Adults in Tacoma, Washington
For Kids:
- Point Defiance Park: 760-acre park with beaches, trails, and gardens.
- Children’s Museum of Tacoma: Pay-as-you-will admission.
- Wright Park: 27-acre arboretum and playground.
- Tacoma Nature Center: Trails and wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Ruston Way Waterfront: 2-mile paved path along Commencement Bay.
For Adults:
- Museum of Glass: Free admission on the third Thursday of each month.
- Tacoma Art Museum: Free admission on the third Thursday of each month.
- Bridge of Glass: 500-foot pedestrian bridge featuring glass art by Dale Chihuly.
- Washington State History Museum: Free admission on the third Thursday of each month.
- Tacoma Farmers Market: Multiple locations throughout the week (seasonal).
