Things to do today and this week:
• Discover all that nature offers right in our own backyard and waterfront at the Tiptoe Through the Tidepools event today. With a good low tide, you and the kids and will find all kinds of treasures and learn about the eco-system of our waterways. It’s from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Titlow Park, 8425 Sixth Ave., Tacoma. Free. 253-591-6439, TacomaNatureCenter.org.
• Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2012 is going on today starting at 1 at the White River Amphitheater, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road S.E., Enumclaw. Tickets are $31.50-$69, rockstarmayhemfest.com.
Check out blog.thenewstribune.com/getout for more events.