April 15 | Greening Tacoma: Connecting People and Places Walk Kick-off

Join us for the 2026 Walk Tacoma Kick-Off on Wednesday, April 15, starting at Irving Park. Explore the vital role that park improvements, accessible green spaces, transit equity, and sustainable development play in strengthening community connections and supporting a more walkable Tacoma. This walk will be led by a Parks Tacoma representative along with neighborhood residents and community advocates, giving participants a firsthand perspective on how these investments help build stronger, more connected communities.

May 13 | Women's Impact on Tacoma: Past, Present, Future

TOTG invites community members to hit the pavement for a guided exploration of the stories, voices, and contributions that have shaped Tacoma across generations. This community walk brings the city’s evolving identity to life through personal perspectives, focusing on the people and movements that define our neighborhoods.

A central highlight of the walk features special guest Ramona Bennett—Puyallup Tribal Elder, author, and longtime advocate. She will share select accounts from her memoir, Fighting for the Puyallup Tribe, offering participants a powerful opportunity to reflect on Indigenous leadership, resilience, and the deep, ongoing impact of local advocacy.

June 17 | Food & Culture Walk – Lincoln District

Experience one of Tacoma’s most vibrant and flavorful neighborhoods on a guided walk through the Lincoln District. This evening walk will celebrate the area’s rich cultural identity, locally owned businesses, and community pride through stories, food, and neighborhood connections. Participants can expect highlights of the district’s history, growing energy, and the people who make Lincoln such a unique destination.

July 8 | Tacoma Youth Symphony & Friends Walk

Join us for a special downtown Tacoma walk in partnership with the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association & Friends. This unique event blends movement, music, and community as we explore the city alongside youth arts leaders and supporters. With performances, creative stops, and stories about the role of arts in civic life, this walk celebrates the next generation of Tacoma talent.

August 12 | East Tacoma: McKinley Hill Neighborhood in Focus + Social 

Close out the Walk Tacoma season with an exploration of McKinley Hill, one of Tacoma’s most distinct and evolving neighborhoods. This walk will highlight local businesses, community character, neighborhood history, and the ongoing energy shaping McKinley’s future. We’ll wrap up the evening with a neighborhood social at the VFW 969 (3510 McKinley Ave), featuring food and drinks, and a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the community together.  Join us for a summer evening of discovery, connection, and a closer look at a neighborhood with deep roots and growing momentum.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour & Walk Tacoma Kickoff, April 17 at 12:00 p.m.
Starting Location: Tacoma Armory 1001 S Yakima Ave.
Speakers include: Staff from the Tacoma Armory, Rialto and Pantages Theaters.
Walk Partner: Tacoma City Theaters

Old Town Tacoma History Walk – Immigrant Stories, May 15 at 6 p.m.
Starting Location: Job Carr Cabin Museum, 2350 N 30th St
Walk Partner: Job Carr Cabin Museum

Sustainability and Conservation on the Thea Foss Waterway, June 12 at 12 p.m.
Starting Location: Courthouse Square, 1102 A St
Walk with: Staff and Liaison from the Port of Tacoma, Tacoma Boat Builders, Tacoma Youth Marine Center, and the Center for Urban Waters.
Walk Partner: Port of Tacoma

Tacoma Youth Symphony (And Friends!) Tour, July 10 at 6 p.m.
Starting Location: Theater Square Plaza, 930 Broadway
Walk Partner: Tacoma Youth Symphony
Join the fun back at Theater Square Plaza for ice cream bars and more!

Hilltop Neighborhood Walking Tour, August 14 at 6 p.m.
Starting Location: People’s Park
Join us for afterwards for a social to celebrate 15 years of Walk Tacoma!

Walk Tacoma 2024 is generously sponsored by  MultiCare  and Amazon.

Prairie Line Trail Tour & Walk Tacoma Kickoff

April 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Walk Tacoma Kick-off starts at 6:00 p.m., starting at Tollefson Plaza.
Starting Location: Tollefson Plaza
Walk with: Michael Sean Sullivan

Historic Lincoln Tour

May 17 at 12 p.m.
Starting Location: Lincoln Park
Walk with: Susan Johnson – Historic Preservationist

Downtown Tacoma Waterfront Tour

June 14 at 6 p.m.
Join us for a social after the tour! Location TBA.
Starting Location: Foss Waterway
Walk with: GeoEngineers
Partner Organization: GeoEngineers, Metro Parks Tacoma, Port of Tacoma



Tacoma Youth Symphony (And Friends!) Tour, July 12 at 6 p.m.
Starting Location: Theater Square Plaza @ 6:00 p.m.
Partner: Tacoma Youth Symphony

New Downtown Business Tour

April 6 at 12 p.m.
Walk Tacoma Kick-off starts at noon at Theatre Square Park
Start: Theatre Square Park
Walk with: Downtown Tacoma Partnership and Business Owners
Check out the tour on the free GeoTourist app!

Hilltop Tree Walk

May 4 at 12 p.m.
Start: People’s Park
Walk with: Lowell Wyse, Tacoma Tree Foundation Executive Director
Partner: Tacoma Tree Foundation
Check out the tour on the free GeoTourist app!

Brewery District Architecture Walk

June 1 at 6 p.m.
Start: Bottom of UW-T stairs
Walk with: Susan Johnson, City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Coordinator
Social following the walk at 7 Seas!
Check out the tour on the free GeoTourist app!

TYSA (and Friends) Music Walk

July 6 at 6 p.m.
Start: Pierce Transit Park/Theatre Square Park
Walk with: Anna Jensen, Tacoma Youth Symphony Association Executive Director
Partner: Tacoma Youth Symphony

Series Sponsor: Multicare

Series Partner: Greentrike

Tacoma Waterfront Walk

Launched April 7
Take the tour on the GeoTourist app!
Start: on the Foss Waterway Esplanade behind the Henry Waterfront Apartments (1933 Dock St.) – 1.5 mile tour
Guide: Patty Peterson, Director of the Tacoma Waterfront Association
Sponsor: Tacoma Waterfront Association
Partner: American Heart Association

Downtown Mural Walk

Launched May 5
Take the tour on the GeoTourist app!
Start: on Hood St. behind 7 Seas Brewery & Taproom (S 21st St. & Jefferson Ave) – 1.4 mile tour
Guides (local artists): Esteban Camacho & Jessilyn Brinkerhoff, Chelsea O’Sullivan, Gerardo Peña, Caroleena Santiesteban, Leshawn Gamble, Adika Bell, Nori Kimura, Saiyare Refaei, Tiffanny Hammonds, David Long & Al Pikart
Sponsor: KPG
Partner: Spaceworks Tacoma

The History Behind the Names Walk

Launched June 9
Take the tour on the GeoTourist app!
Start: Wright Park (6th Ave. & S. G St.) – 1.6 mile tour
Guides: Melissa McGinnis, Linda Caspersen, Emily Nakada-Alm, Karen Haas
Partner:  American Heart Association

Pride Walk

Launched July 7
Take the tour on the GeoTourist App!
Start: at S. 4th and Tacoma Ave – 1.6 mile tour
Guide: Troy Christensen, Executive Director of Rainbow Center
Sponsor: Community Health Care
Partner: Rainbow Center

Hilltop's Black-Owned Business Tour

Launched October 22
Take the tour on the GeoTourist app!
Start: Mr. Mac’s Ltd (1102 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way)
Guide: Business owners
Partner: Hilltop Action Coalition

2021Access recordings for all 2021 Walks here.

Series Sponsor: Multicare

Series Partner: Greentrike

Tacoma’s Musical History Walk
Using the free GeoTourist app
Start at 9th & Pacific Ave. (1.3 mile tour)
Guide:  Kim Davenport
Sponsor: Fehr & Peers

Puyallup Tribe Walk
Using the free GeoTourist app
Start at Tollefson Plaza (S. 17th & Pacific Ave.) – 2 mile tour
Guide: Charlotte Basche, Historical Education Coordinator for the Puyallup Tribe
Sponsors: KPG and Puyallup Watershed Initiative Active Transportation COI

Stronger and Better Together Walk – with Tacoma Urban League
Using the free GeoTourist app
Start at People’s Park (S. 9th St & Martin Luther King Jr. Way) – 1.7 mile tour
Guide: Lexis Withers, Assistant to the Tacoma Urban League President & CEO
Sponsors: Community Health Care and Puyallup Watershed Initiative Active Transportation COI