Upcoming events
2027 K‑12 Children and Youth Friendship Festival: Saturday, April 24, 2027, 11 am to 4 pm, at the New Life Culture Center.
- When
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, 11 am to 4 pm
- Where
- New Life Culture Center, 9702 B St E, Tacoma
- Zones
- Performance: children’s dance and music performances, cultural showcase. Learning: calligraphy, traditional knot-tying, drums and gongs. Game: balloons, cornhole, yutnori. Snack: fun snacks and treats.
- Contests
- Art contest, 12 to 2 pm. Traditional costume contest, 2 to 3 pm. Open to K‑12 children and youth; prizes awarded.
- Raffle
- Every participant receives a free raffle ticket. A drawing every 30 minutes from 12 pm.
The 2026 Children’s Friendship Festival was held on October 24, 2026.
The 2027 poster in four languages
2026 year-round schedule
| When | Event | Category | Venue | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. to Dec. | K-adult Multi-Culture & Education | Culture & Education | Culture Center | Fee for the class |
| Jan. to Feb. | Multi-Culture New Year Events | Culture | Culture Center | FREE |
| Apr. to Sep. | K‑8 Summer Camp | Culture & Education | Culture Center & Sport Field | FREE |
| Oct. | Friendship Festival | Performing Arts & Community Event | Culture Center | FREE |
| Nov. | Harvest Event | Community Event | Culture Center | FREE |
| Dec. | Giving Thanks & Sharing | Community Event | Culture Center | FREE |
Dates this year and next
- 2026 Summer Camp: every Saturday, 1 to 5 pmApr. 18 to Sept. 19
- 2026 Music Classes: every Saturday, 12 to 1 pmfrom Jul. 11
- 2026 Children’s Friendship Festival, Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm (held)Oct. 24
- 2027 K‑12 Children and Youth Friendship Festival, Saturday, 11 am to 4 pmApr. 24, 2027
- Next Generation STEM Club 2027Feb. 6 to Oct. 2, 2027
