Drop by the Cabin for fun arts and crafts activities designed for children ages 3-9 and their families.
Activities are held on the second Saturday of each month, February - December.
UPCOMING DATES
Saturday, May 11, 1-4pm
Saturday, June 8, 12-4pm
Saturday, July 13, 12-4pm
Saturday August 10, 12-4pm
Saturday, September 14 (Pioneer Days Festival)
Saturday October 12, 1-4pm
Saturday, November 9, 1-4pm
Saturday, December 14 (Santa Visits Old Town)
Details available on our Facebook events page.
Sponsored by:
Explore the history of Tacoma's Old Town Tacoma neighborhood. Our 2019 history walk series features a different theme and route each month (June - September).
#WalkTacomaHistory
Saturday, June 15, 2019
10:30-11:30am
*Begins at Old Town Dock, 2200 N Ruston Way
The Ruston Way waterfront experienced significant changes in the past 160 years, evolving from a forested natural shoreline to a busy industrial hub to a leisurely recreational space. This tour focuses on the people, businesses and historical events that were part of Tacoma's first working waterfront.
Saturday, July 27, 2019
10:30-11:30am
*Begins at Job Carr Cabin Museum, 2350 N 30th Street
Join us to uncover the stories of immigrants who found a home in Old Town Tacoma in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
10:30-11:30am
*Begins at Job Carr Cabin Museum, 2350 N 30th Street
Explore the historic homes and architects of the Old Town Tacoma neighborhood, including landmarks on the local and national registers of historic places.
This walk is a partnership of Job Carr Cabin Museum and Historic Tacoma.Saturday, September 21, 2019
10:30-11:30am
*Begins at Job Carr Cabin Museum, 2350 N 30th Street
This tours shares the stories of Old Town's courageous and independent women, including pioneers, entrepreneurs, suffragists, and civic leaders.
- There is one guided tour each month, June-Sept
- Walks take place, rain or shine.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- Tours last approximately 1 hour
- Tours begin at Job Carr Cabin Museum unless otherwise noted.
Thank you to our 2018 Sponsor:
- Storytime
Stories, games and crafts for kids ages 3-9 and their families
Summer Storytime at the Cabin
Fridays, 11am-12noon
June 28 - August 30, 2019
Join our amazing guest storytellers for fun stories, games and crafts
designed for kids ages 3-9 and their families.
More details on the unique theme for each week is available on our Facebook Events page.
Pioneer Storytime at Tacoma Public Libraries
We'll be returning to visit all 8 branches of the Tacoma Public Library in Summer 2019
for a special pioneer storytime.
Pioneer Storytime at the Library begins at 10:30 a.m.
6/27 @ Swasey Branch | 6/29 @ Moore Branch
7/6 @ Wheelock Branch | 7/11 at Main Branch
7/18 @ Fern Hill Branch | 7/25 @ Mottet Branch
8/1 @ South Tacoma Branch | 8/8 @ Kobetich Branch
Want to know more about Summer Storytime?
Read this 6/29/16 review by ExperienceTacoma.com
Thank You to our 2018 Sponsor:
Thank you for your support of our annual
Eureka! Breakfast. We can't wait to see you in 2019!
Signature Sponsor:Edward Jones Agents -
Micky DuMont
Derek O'Sullivan and
Brent Wojtanowicz
Join us on Saturday, December 14, 2019
to celebrate the season at Tacoma's birthplace!
* Santa Photos * Cookies and Cocoa
* Holiday Choirs * Children's Crafts
Refreshments available while supplies last
Food Connection
Please bring a donation of non-perishable foods to fill our collection box for Food Connection.
Recommended items include: baby food and infant formula, as well as canned proteins, soups, fruits and vegetables.
The St. Leo Food Connection has been a consistent source of nutritious food and caring for people in need throughout Pierce County since it began in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood in 1982.
Digital Photos with Santa
Provided by Lena Peterson at Salt and Ink Photo.
Available for free download about 1 week after the event.
Our cozy cabin fireplace is the perfect setting for your keepsake Santa picture! Bring the whole family and make a memory.
Holiday Choirs
Our 2018 event welcomed five local choral groups.Thanks for joining us for these special performances in Old Town Park.- Kitsap Carolers Dickens Choir
- Wainwright Intermediate School Choir
- Truman Middle School Choir
- Bryant Middle School
- Mt Tahoma High School Choir
Volunteers needed! Contact our Program Manager for more information
Learn more about the Santa Visits Old Town event
in this segment from City Line on TV Tacoma.
Sponsored by:
