Take a walk on the wild side at this free community festival as we celebrate The Secret Language of Animals. Come dressed in your best animal costume, see the winning images from our photo contest, learn wildlife photography techniques, and more.
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Plaza, front entrance
| 11 am | Opening Ceremony and Remarks
Alaskan Kuteeyaa Dancers
Begin your day with a spectacular performance and animal blessing by the Alaskan Kuteeyaa Dancers as they mimic animals and ancient spirits in Tlingit-language songs. |
Murray Family
Event Space, first floor
| 12:45 pm | Grant Elementary Music Class
Hear several animal-themed songs performed by Grant Center for the Expressive Arts students. |
| | 1 pm | Metro Arts Dance Performances
Enjoy a series of dance performances from the Tacoma School of the Arts and Metro Parks Tacoma, followed by a chance to learn a few dance steps of your own. |
| | 2 pm
| Story Telling Event
Play a part in an engaging reading of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears: A West African Tale, led by students from Tacoma School of the Arts and followed by a storytelling workshop. |
| | 3:30 pm
| Digital Animal Photo Contest Winner
Whose photo won the Digital Animal Photo Contest? Find out as we take a look at our favorite photos and announce the winner of the photo contest! |
| | 3:45 pm | Animal Blessing
Rev. Chris Morton, Executive Director of Associated Ministries, will provide a message on creation from Romans 8 and a blessing of an animal from the Humane Society. |
| | 4 pm
| Rainier Ringers
Enjoy the Rainer Ringers Handbell Ensemble as they play a selection of animal-inspired music. |
Balcony, 3rd Floor
| 1 pm
| Life of a Sloth
Meet and greet a special guest from the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. |
Murdock Foundation
Open Art Studio,
3rd Floor | 1:30 pm
| Humane Society "Still-Life" Bunny Drawing
We make no promises that the bunny will be still, but try your hand at drawing a live animal! Rabbit kindly provided courtesy of the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.
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| Esther and Gene Grand Ben B. Cheney Foundation Classroom, third floor | ongoing | Design a Bird Mask and Accessories |
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Marie Helmer
Lobby, first floor
| ongoing | Scooby Doo presented by CLICK! Cable TV, and
Personalized Calligraphy Blessings for your Pet |
Plaza, front entrance
| ongoing | Spray-Painted Animal Prints, and
The Watering Hole: Animal Care Station
Courtesy of the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County |
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Special thanks to our community partners: Metro Arts, Click! Network, and Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.