Events

PARKS AND RECREATION EVENTS

DuPont Parks and Recreation is proud to facilitate a variety of special events throughout the year.

CITYWIDE EVENTS:

Fall Farmers Market

October 10, 2021

 12:00 PM - 4:00 

Clocktower Park

Join us for an afternoon of fun and fall activities for the whole family!

Fall Market

Little Chefs Oct 10

Little Chefs

Registration closed

Learn to make a delicious apple crumble at the DuPont Fall Market!

 October 10, 2021 – 2:00 PM

Clocktower Park – 1401 Palisade Blvd, DuPont, WA

Ages: 4 & Up

Cost: $10 for the whole family

Includes fresh apples, chefs’ hat, apron, and ingredients to assemble a take-home dessert. 

Questions: Contact Amy Walker at (253)-405-9698 or email awalker@dupontwa.gov

Caramel Corn Class

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

11:30 AM, Zoom

Make a warm batch of caramel corn to share with family and friends!

This is a free class! Upon registering, you'll receive an ingredient list and Zoom link to the class. 

To register, text Amy Walker at 253-405-9698 with name and email adress. 

Register by October 11 at 5 PM. 

Popcorn Poster Oct 13

Fall Card Making

Downtown Trick or Treating

Friday, October 29, 2021

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wilmington Drive

Dress in your craziest, scariest, cutest costumes and head downtown for trick or treating! Thank you to our local businesses for their support and participation!


Fall Card Workshop

Saturday, October 23, 2021

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

DuPont City Hall: 1700 Civic Dr

Cost: $20 per person, includes all supplies

Create adorable cards for your family & friends just in time for the holidays!

Registration

Downtown Trick or Treating 2021

Artvana Painting Class

Artvana Relax & Paint the Northern Lights

  • Zoom Class
  • Friday November 19, 2021
  • Class starts at 6:00PM 
  • RSVP by November 10, 2021

Open to any age! Cost $25 per kit. 

Pick up kits from DuPont City Hall (1700 Civic Dr)  at the front door on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 9am-4pm.

Zoom link will be emailed shortly after registration deadline

Registration

Museum Events

The DuPont Historical Society hosts quarterly museum events. Click here to view museum events and more.  

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1843 Site Tours

The DuPont Historical Society and Museum present the original 1843 Fort Nisqually site tour coming up on Saturdays, June 19, July 24, and September 18, 2021, 1:00 and 2:30 p.m.  Tours are open to all ages of the public, however, children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.  We will be walking on rough, uneven ground, and being outside there may be some bugs and bees around.  

The original 1843 Fort Nisqually site is located on Center Drive, DuPont WA across the street from the DuPont Civic Center 1700 Civic Drive. Please park in the Civic Center Parking lot and use the crossing light at Civic and Center Drive to walk to the fort site.  

 For more information, please e-mail us at duponthistoriclmuseum@gmail.com or call 253-964-2399.

DuPont Historical Society Membership Invite

Why? To promote and preserve the history of DuPont and Puget Sound region. 

What? Learn from our history to prepare for the future.

How? Become a part of the Historical Society team. Volunteer at the museum and events. Help fund the DuPont Historical Society.

Interested? Email duponthistoricalmuseum@gmail.com or call 253-964-2399.

Visit the museum website.

DuPont Historical Society Membership flyer

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DuPont History Family Scavenger Hunt

The DuPont Historical Society has a puzzle for you! Using the 11 interpretive signs, 6 monuments, and 1 statue placed throughout historic DuPont and Northwest Landing, take a walk or several walks and see if you can locate the sign, monument, or statue that answers the clues!

For clues and answers visit: https://www.dupontmuseum.com/history





Volunteer

Whether you are looking to earn required volunteer points, meet new people, or simply get more involved in the community, volunteering for a Citywide special event is a great option! Call (253) 964-8121 or visit the Volunteer Opportunities page for additional information.

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