THINGS TO DO · TACOMA
WINTER SIXES SHOWDOWN
December 12–13, 2026 · Silas High School, Tacoma, WA
TACOMA ATTRACTIONS
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Polar bears, sharks and Puget Sound views.
Point Defiance Park: Gardens, forest trails and Owens Beach.
Museum of Glass: Watch glassblowers and cross the Chihuly Bridge.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum: One of the largest private car collections.
Washington State History Museum: Interactive exhibits and a model railroad.
Tacoma Art Museum: Northwest art, glass and Japanese woodblock prints.
WHERE TO EAT
Over the Moon Cafe: Casual American, good for brunch.
WildFin American Grill: Contemporary American with a waterfront feel.
McMenamins Elks Temple: Pub fare in a historic building.
Duke’s Seafood: Seafood on the waterfront.
Primo Grill: Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
Harbor Lights: Classic Tacoma seafood spot.
WATERFRONT & DOWNTOWN
Ruston Way Waterfront: A 2-mile path past restaurants and beaches.
Point Ruston: Shops, restaurants, a cinema and the Waterwalk.
Foss Waterway Seaport: Maritime museum with historic wooden boats.
Tacoma Theater District: Historic theaters including the Pantages.
Antique District: Antique shops along Broadway.
THIS WEEKEND
ZooLights (Nov 27–Jan 3): Holiday light show at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
The Nutcracker (Sun, Dec 13): At the Pantages Theater, running through Dec 20.
Cedric the Entertainer (Sat, Dec 12): 9:30 pm at Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club. Adults.
