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| Mom’s & Son’s Scavenger Hunt - Take your little guy on an outdoor scavenger hunt and explore some of our great parks, landmarks and other city facilities. This year's event takes place on Saturday, April 30th beginning at 9 am. Cost is $12 for City of Pasco residents and $15 for non-residents. Register by April 17 at www.pascoparksandrec.com to avoid a $5 late fee. | April |
| Pasco Jaycees’ Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt - Make plans to join us on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 9-11 am at the Pasco Sporting Complex (6520 Home Run Rd.) for this fun filled event. Participants will receive eggs filled with a prize or treat provided by a vendors from each of the checkpoints. Entry is FREE! | April |
| Memorial Day Ceremony - May 30, 2022 at City View Cemetery, 1300 North Oregon Avenue in Pasco. The ceremony begins at 11 am with Key Note Speaker M. Semi Bird. | |
| Memorial Weekend Swim - Joins us for our annual Memorial Weekend Swim at Memorial Aquatic Park in Pasco. A special rate of just $3 per person (all ages) will be in effect May 28 - 30, 2022. Swim sessions for each date are as follows: May 28: 1:00-5:45 pm Season Pass Holders 2:00-5:45 pm All Public May 29: 1:00-5:45 pm All Public May 30: 1:00-5:45 pm All Public | May |
| Tri-Cities Geocoin Challenge 2022 Land Of the Three Rivers - Travel throughout the Tri-Cities searching for geocaches and earn a trackable geocoin. Kids (15 and under) who complete the challenge will receive a prize (event day only). Saturday, June 25, 2022 Event details | June |
| Music and Movies in the Park - Grab the blankets, lawn chairs and your snacks and bring the entire family to Volunteer Park for Music & Movies In The Park. This FREE event is back by popular demand. Movie schedule is as follows: June 24: Sing 2 (rated PG) July 8: Tangled (rated PG) July 22: Jungle Cruise (rated PG-13) August 12: Encanto (rated PG) August 26: Ghostbusters Afterlife (rated PG-13) Music begins at 7:00 pm (except on August 26th when the music begins at 6;30 pm), and movies begin at dusk. Music Information Coming Soon! | June-August |
Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July Celebration - Festivities kick off on Saturday, July 2nd with a Family Bike Ride at Riverview Park beginning at 8 am. A packed schedule of events takes place on Monday, July 4th:
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| Teen Pool Party - Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Memorial Aquatic Park. Ages 13 - 18. Doors open at 6:30 pm. $5 per person - School ID required. | July / August |
| Moon Security’s Free Family Swim Night - Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 6:15 - 8:15 pm. at Memorial Aquatic Park. | August |
| Pasco Police Family Field Day - Saturday, August 6, 2022. 8 am - 1 pm at Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent in Pasco. Sports, Cornhole, Elite Athletic Training. Sponsored by the Pasco Cares Foundation. Folleto en esapñol | August |
Pool Doggie Paddle - Bring Fido to the Memorial Aquatic Park on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 for our annual Doggie Paddle. Small dogs can swim from 5 - 6 pm and large dogs from 6 - 7 pm. Fee is $5 per dog if pre-registered by 8/30 and $10 per dog in person on the day of the event.
Memorial Aquatic Park is located at 1520 W. Shoshone in Pasco | August |
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| All-Senior-Picnic - 2022 information coming soon! | September |
| HalloWeekend Cinema - 2022 information coming in July! | October |
| Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat - 2022 information coming in July! | October |
| Pasco Turkey Bowl - 2022 information coming in July! | November |
| Pasco Winterfest - November 29 to December 4, 2021. Sponsored by STCU Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt: November 29 to December 3rd. Drive -Thru Kids Crafts & Goodies: December 2nd, 4:30 - 6:30 pm at Volunteer Park (Along 3rd Ave). Free kids crafts - Goodies - Santa Tree Lighting Ceremony: December 3, 2021, 4-6 pm at Volunteer Park. Photo Opp - Photos with Santa - Music - Refreshments. Winterfest Cinema: December 4th at the Pasco Sporting Complex north parking lot. Movies will be shown at 10 am (The Grinch 2018 rated PG), 1:30 pm (Elf rated PG), and 5 pm (Arthur Christmas rated PG). Pre-registration required for each movie you would like to see. Please register at www.pascoparksandrec.com. Movie registration begins November 8th. Vendor Information: If you are interested in joining us as a vendor for the Drive-Thru Kids Crafts & Goodies on December 2nd, please complete the Vendor Registration Form. There is no charge to be a vendor however, we ask that all vendors provide a give-away for at least 1000 children. This item can be a craft of some type or a goodie such as candy, pencils, or other items that are kid friendly and easy to hand out. In addition, you can also include items that promote your business or services offered to the community. Please click HERE for a vendor registration form. | December |
| Lampson Cable Bridge Run - A tradition typically on the third Saturday in December, this event features 1 mile, 5K and 10K races. With 9 age divisions and a wheelchair division; everyone from the kids to the grandparents can participate. Don't forget to get some hot Mr. Pibb at the finish line to warm you after the race. 2021 date: December 18th | December |
| New Years Eve Kit - Ring in the NEW YEAR with Franklin PUD & Pasco Recreation and our New Year's Eve Kit. Register your child and plan to pick-up the kit Monday-Wednesday, December 27-29. For the parents, we included some great information from Franklin PUD & Pasco Recreation pamphlet on upcoming programs for the whole family! | December |
| Big Cross Frozen Tundra 2.5 Mile Trail Run - A wintertime race to remember! There are three races to choose from: Coed Recreational, Women's Competitive, and Men's Competitive. FORMAT: Each race has a separate start time and will take up to 80 participants. Participants will be assigned a starting position. Race packets will be available at the assigned start position approximately 20 minutes before each race. The course will be 2.5 miles in length on the woodchip/dirt/gravel trails at Big Cross in Pasco. Participants will be the only ones allowed within the start/finish area. GAITER: All race participants will receive a neck gaiter face-cover scarf. The 2022 Trial Run will take place Saturday, January 29th from 9:30 - 11:15 am at Pasco Big Cross (3700 N. Rd. 36). For more information or to register please click on the run title above. | January |
Additional Information
For more information on these and other special events seasonal programs, check out the latest edition of the Pasco Recreation Services Guide (PDF). To register for any these programs or events online, please visit our how to register page for further information.
Suggestions & Comments
Do you have a suggestion? Are you interested in sharing your expertise with the community? If so, there are 3 easy ways to do this:
- Download and submit a New Program Proposal Form to: Recreation Services
P.O. Box 293
Pasco, WA 99301 - E-mail Recreation
- Call us at (509) 545-3456