Parents and children can learn about marine creatures living in Puget Sound during a Pier Peer event from 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St., Tacoma.

Sponsored by the Seaport and Metro Parks Tacoma, participants will explore mysterious life below the docks with experienced naturalists.

There will be a chance to warm up at the end of the evening with hot cocoa. Each child requires one adult companion.

The program is for ages 8 and older, and the cost is $8. Registration is required. You can do so by contacting 253-591-6439 or going to metroparkstacoma.org.

The next pier in the Olympia area will be March 2. For more details, contact the South Sound Estuary Association at sseacenter.wordpress.com.