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Mom’s & Son’s Scavenger Hunt - The Moms & Sons event will be different this year due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, we wanted to continue to offer this popular yearly program and we hope that you enjoy it. Take your little guy on an outdoor scavenger hunt and explore some of our great parks, landmarks and other city facilities. Please see the instructions below to this year's Moms & Sons Scavenger Hunt Adventure:
To register, please click HERE. | March |
| Pasco Jaycees’ Drive-Thru Easter Egg Hunt - Pasco Recreation Services is happy to be working with the Pasco Jaycees’ again this year to help them provide this wonderful family friendly event to the community. Due to COVID-19 restrictions this year's event will be a drive-thru. DAY/DATE: Saturday, April 3, 2021; TIME: 10 am; LOCATION: Chiawana Park, 2020 Rd. 88, Pasco. | April |
| Arbor Day Celebration - Join us for an Arbor Day Celebration at Volunteer Park.The date and time for our 2021 celebration will be announced on Facebook @pascoparks. | April |
| Memorial Day Ceremony - Join us at the City View Cemetery for this Memorial Day Ceremony. | |
| Memorial Weekend Swim - Join us at the Memorial Aquatic Park Saturday through Monday of Memorial Weekend. Click the link above for more information. | May |
| Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July Celebration - Celebrate our nations independence with the Grand Old 4th of July Celebration. Saturday, July 3rd we start off with the Family Bike Ride; pre-registration required. Then on July 4th the event kicks off with the Kiwanis Brunch in Memorial Park from 9:00 am - Noon, lunch from noon - 2:00 pm. Join the days festivities at the Cardboard Regatta, and Camp Patriot Show & Shine Car Show, then finish off your day with our Grand Finale, Grand Old 4th Fireworks display over Gesa Stadium in Pasco. Don't miss out on the fun! Click the link to see the exciting activities offered at Pasco's 2021 Grand Old 4th of July Celebration. If you'd like to show your patriotic spirit and Pasco Pride, Order your packet of 5 or 10 Luminary Bags with battery operated candles, to display in front of your house on July 3 & 4, 2021. Registration deadline has been extended to July 2nd. Click HERE to order your luminary bags. | July Prizes for the Family Bike Ride provided by Greenies at 701 George Washington Way in Richland. Greenies is the Tri-Cities destination for an active and healthy lifestyle. |
| Teen Night - Teens, ages 13-18 (must be current MS./HS student, valid ID, ASP, yearbook required), join us at Memorial Aquatic Park for an evening of food, fun and swimming! July 21, 2021 & August 6, 2021. 6:15 - 8:15 pm. | July / August |
| Music and Movies in the Park - The entire family can enjoy music in the park followed by a movie under the stars at Music and Movies in the Park. Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Venues open at 6:30 pm. Music begins at 7 pm. Movie begins at dusk August 27th Music: Local Mic Night. Pre-register and submit your lyrics by 8/24/2021 Movie: Raya (rated PG) Location: Memorial Park (1520 W. Shoshone, Pasco) | July/August |
| Moon Security’s Free Family Swim Night - Join us for food, fun and swimming at Memorial Aquatic Park - 1520 W. Shoshone, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 for a free family swim from 6:30-8:30 PM. | August |
| Safety Night - Join us Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 6-8:30 pm at Memorial Park for Food, Fun and Safety Info. | August |
| Pool Doggie Paddle -Wednesday, September 1, 2021at Memorial Aquatic Park. There will be a separate time for small (5-6 pm) and large (6-7 pm) dogs. * Proof of immunizations required for admission. * Dogs must be on leash when not in the pool. * Doggie sanitary bags provided by dogpoopbags.com | August/September |
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| Tri-Cities Geocoin Challenge - History of the Tri-Cities! You will find a fun-filled day of caching and camaraderie at this annual event. The challenge takes place Saturday, September 4th. Travel throughout the Tri-Cities searching for geocaches and earn a trackable geocoin. Kids (12 and under) who complete the challenge will receive a prize. To register for this free event, please visit Tri-Cities Geocoin Challenge. | September |
| HalloWeekend Cinema - Sponsored by Gesa Credit Union and Pasco Recreation - will feature a Halloween classic perfect for the whole family! Join us on Friday, October 22, 2021 to catch The Nightmare Before Christmas! The movie begins promptly at 8:00pm and the best part is - the showing is absolutely FREE! Are you a Gesa Credit Union member? Show us your credit/debit card when you arrive at the movie night to recieve an extra special prize! Limit: First 50 Gesa members. Carloads, with the exception of RV’s, trailers, or busses, must be of the same household and are encouraged to bring drinks and snacks. Larger vehicles will be placed toward the back. Restrooms will be available at a limited capacity. ONLY REGISTER THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE. Although pre-registration is required, please be advised that at 7:45pm we will open up unoccupied spaces to the community. Rated PG Click HERE to register! | October |
| Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat - A FUN and SAFE Trunk or Treat is coming to Pasco! The City of Pasco Parks and Recreation is hosting their second annual drive-thru Trunk or Treat. Bring the kids out to the Dust Devil's Parking Lot Saturday, October 30th from 10 am - 1 pm for all the fun and goodies. Brought to you by the City of Pasco and local business partners. Register the Driver of vehicle but please include the number of trunk or treaters. The Dust Devil's Parking Lot is located off Road 68 and Burden Blvd. We are looking for local businesses or community partners who would love to participate in Pasco's first annual Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat. If you would like to join us this year and providing goodies to pass out to our Trunk-or-Treaters, please click here and complete the vendor registration form. The completed form can be e-mailed to recreation@pasco-wa.gov, or returned via the USPS to P.O. Box 293, Pasco, WA 99301. Please mark the envelope "Attn: Recreation Trunk-or-Treat". | October |
| 5K Training, A Cable Bridge Running Program - This 8 week program will offer weekly group workouts, coaching tips & training, registration for the 5K Lampson Cable Bridge Run, and a customized t-shirt. An itinerary and weekly e-mails will be sent out to participants. Wednesdays and Saturdays, October 23 to December 11, 2021. Pre-registration is required. Click HERE to register. | October - December |
| Pasco Turkey Bowl - Register today for our Turkey Bowl Adult Co-Ed Flag Football Tournament. Teams of up to ten will be playing on a modified field. This is a ONE DAY, SINGLE ELIMINATION tournament on Thursday, November 25, 2021 (Thanksgiving morning). Click HERE for more information or to register your team. | November |
| Pasco Winter Fest - Watch for more information on the 2021 Winterfest Celebration coming soon! | 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. 2019 date: December 21st Register Here! | December |
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