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Tacoma Arts Month

Tacoma Arts MonthOctoberOctober 5, 6:30-9pmKaleidoscope Opening Party: Kick off Tacoma Arts Month with a kaleidoscope of music and dance performances, hands-on activities, visual art, and more. Free, family-friendly community festival.STAR […]

Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience 2023

Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience 2023October 12-15Visit Museum of Glass during Refract to see Visiting Artist Jay Macdonell in the Hot Shop! Refract, the nation’s newest festival showcasing creative uses of […]

Autumn Sip & Stroll

Autumn Sip & StrollOctober 14Wine, brews, spirits and small bites along Gig Harbor’s downtown waterfront.Harborview Dr and Harborview Dr Ngigharborwaterfront.org/events

Classics I: Rhapsody!

Classics I: Rhapsody!October 14, 7:30pmTacoma Symphony performances of:Boulanger: D’un Matin du PrintempsRachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganininRavel: La ValseStrauss: Suite from Der RosenkavalierConducted by Sara IoannidesPantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org 

5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat

5th Annual Trunk-or-TreatOctober 14Enjoy treats from local Gig Harbor, Tacoma & Mason County businesses at this fun, family-friendly event.Gig Harbor High School5101 Rosedale St, Gig Harborgigharbor.macaronikid.com

Festival Latinx

Festival LatinxOctober 14, 12 – 5pmAnnual free community event celebrating South Sound Latinx culture. Enjoy live performances reflecting diversity of Latinx communities through music and dance. See visual art installations […]

Lighting the Way Dinner & Auction

HopeSparks Lighting the Way Dinner & AuctionOctober 14, 5pmAll event proceeds go to HopeSparks programs that directly benefit children and families who have experienced trauma, adversity and overwhelming life challenges.Enjoy […]

Forbidden Broadway

Forbidden BroadwayOctober 14, 8pmFrom ‘Frozen’ to ‘Phantom’ to ‘Wicked’, this all-new, fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes and silly spoofs. A stellar cast makes […]

Masterworks Choral Ensemble Fall Festival

Masterworks Choral Ensemble Fall FestivalOctober 14, 7:30pm“Fall Festival – Turn, Turn, Turn!” reflects the spirit of the season, encapsulating the sights and sounds of fall and gratefulness for the wonders […]

Green Tacoma Day

Green Tacoma Day – Volunteer in your Neighborhood ParkOctober 14, 9am – noonThis annual day of service offers great opportunities for the Tacoma community to help protect and restore natural […]

Truck & Tractor Day

Truck & Tractor DayOctober 14, noon – 3pmTruck & Tractor Day is a yearly event for people of all ages. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, and a giant slingshot for […]

Tacoma Open Studio Tour

Tacoma Open Studio TourOctober 14 & 15, 11am – 5pmVisit working studios of Tacoma artists as part of the city’s celebration of Arts Month. Learn about the art process and […]