Tacoma-Pierce County Bike Month
Join with partners across Tacoma-Pierce County to celebrate the many benefits of bicycling for transportation and recreation this May. Follow along on Facebook (@mobility253) and on Instagram and Twitter (@tacomamobility) for Bike Month 2023 updates and events.
2023 Bike Month Events & Activities
Partners across Tacoma-Pierce County are celebrating Bike Month with events and activities - we hope you'll join the fun!
Many more events and details coming soon, but for now, save the date for these fabulous community events.
Saturday, April 22
South Sound Sustainability Expo (City of Tacoma)
Location: UW Tacoma and Tollefson Plaza
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
Link: https://southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org/
For 15 years, the South Sound Sustainability Expo has been the region’s largest community celebration of all things sustainability. This free, family-friendly event features activities, presentations, performances, and art exhibits.
Friday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29
T-Town: Play. Explore. Learn. - City Services Expo (City of Tacoma)
Location: Tacoma Dome (2727 E D St. Tacoma, WA 98418)
Link: https://www.tacomadome.org/t-town
The 'T-Town: Play. Explore. Learn. - City Services Expo is a free, family-friendly community event at the Tacoma Dome. The event is a unique, hands-on experience for the community to engage with City Departments as well as learn about career and trades opportunities.
Tuesday, May 2
City of Tacoma Bike Month Proclamation (City of Tacoma)
Location: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 or in person at 747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Council Chambers
Time: 5 PM
Join Mayor Woodards and Tacoma City Council for their annual proclamation celebrating Bike Month! The proclamation recognizes the benefits of bicycling for our community, reiterates the City of Tacoma's support for increasing bicycling safety and achieving Vision Zero, and recognizes the City's goal to build a community where all young people can safely ride!
Wednesday, May 3 (and all month long!)
National Bike & Roll to School Day (City of Tacoma)
Location: Your child’s school!
Link: www.cityoftacoma.org/walkandroll
Schools across the country will celebrate biking, walking, and actively rolling to school on May 3, 2023, and throughout the month! Bike, walk, scoot, or skate to school in May from home or by parking a few blocks away from school. Plan a celebration with your school using posters, promotions, and incentives. Visit cityoftacoma.org/walkandroll for ideas and resources!
Saturday, May 6
Annual Bike Swap (Pierce Trips)
Location: University of Puget Sound (Thompson Hall parking lot on North Union Avenue and North 14th Street, Tacoma)
Time: 10 AM to 2 PM
Link: https://piercetrips.com/388/12th-Annual-Pierce-County-Bike-Swap
The Bike Swap is back! The Bike Swap is a FREE family-friendly community event put on by Pierce Trips in partnership with the City of Tacoma and Downtown on The Go, where anyone can sell or buy used bicycles and bicycle parts.
Saturday, May 13
Water Flume Line Trail Party (City of Tacoma)
Location: South Park – along the Water Flume Line Trail, near the playground (4851 S. Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409)
Time: 11 AM to 3 PM
Join the City of Tacoma’s active transportation team for a family-friendly trail event to celebrate the joys of bicycling! There will be bicycle accessory giveaways, snacks, fun activities for kids, and lots of resources and information. Razor Micromobility will offer demo rides along the trails and distribute free helmets. Come party with us!
Saturday, May 20
Pipeline Trail Party (City of Tacoma)
Location: Eastside Community Center – along the Pipeline Trail, near the climbing boulder (1721 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404)
Time: 11 AM to 3 PM
Join the City of Tacoma’s active transportation team for a family-friendly trail event to celebrate the joys of bicycling! There will be bicycle accessory giveaways, snacks, fun activities for kids, and lots of resources and information. Razor Micromobility will offer demo rides along the trails and distribute free helmets. Come party with us!
How Bikes Shaped Tacoma: Rolling Through History
Did you know May is Historic Preservation Month and Bike Month? The City of Tacoma's Historic Preservation Office teamed up with the City's Active Transportation Coordinator, Liz Kaster, and Pretty Gritty Tours to create this video highlighting the history of bicycling in Tacoma.
Celebrate Bike Month with Tacoma Public Libraries
Bike Month Booklist: The Tacoma Public Library (TPL) team has curated a list of ebooks you can check out to sharpen your cycling know-how or get inspired for your next ride!
Virtual Storytimes: Join TPL librarians for virtual storytimes celebrating the joys of bicycling!
