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Remembering Our Roots Forest Immersion

Remembering Our Roots Forest ImmersionAges 14+First & Third Sundays, 10 – 11:30amThursdays weekly, 6 – 7pmConnect to nature and its many healing benefits! Forest Immersion combines a leisurely, guided walk […]

Summer Late Nights for Middle & High School Students

Summer Late Nights for Middle & High School StudentsJune 25 – August 30 (no program Jul y 4 & 5), 5 – 10pm, Monday – FridayFree. Drop-in.Starting June 24, 2024,  […]

Summer Playgrounds & Lunch

Summer Playgrounds & LunchJune 24 – August 30, 10:00am – 3pm fun & games, 12:30 – 1:30pm sack lunches18 & under10 weeks of fun and games in Tacoma parks across […]

Summer Splash Festival

Summer Splash Festival at Hands on Children’s MuseumSummer Fun all Summer long:Mud Pie Mondays | June 24–Sept. 2 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)Kitchen Tool Tuesdays | June 25–Aug. 27 (11 a.m. – […]

Boeing Classic

Boeing ClassicAugust 6 – 11Boeing, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) and the Seattle Seahawks will hold the 19th annual Boeing Classic professional golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, […]

Summer Concerts at Sunrise Village

Summer Concerts at Sunrise VillageTuesdays, 6 – 8pmEnjoy the summer nights with free live concerts every Tuesday.August 6, Saltwater SkyAugust 13 – Timeshare MusicSunrise Village10507 156th St E, PuyallupSummer Concert […]

Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts

Summer Nights at the Pavilion ConcertsJune 25 – August 27, Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8pm (except July 16 & 23)Set up lawn chairs or throw down a blanket and enjoy live […]

Lacey in Tune Summer Entertainment Series

Lacey in Tune Summer Entertainment SeriesJuly – August, Tuesday – FridayFree.July 9-August 13, Tuesdays Children’s Entertainment, 6:30pmJuly 10-August 14, Wednesdays, Weekly Concerts, noonJuly 19-August 9, Fridays, food trucks, 6pm, concert […]

Lakewood Farmers Market

Lakewood Farmers MarketJune – September 17, Tuesdays, 2 – 7pm (except July 16 & 23)Find local vendors, farm fresh produce, food trucks, fresh cut flowers, live music and more.Fort Steilacoom […]

Tacoma Concert Band Outdoor Music Series

Tacoma Concert Band Outdoor Music SeriesFree, 6:30pmhe Tacoma Concert Band summer concert series is coming to Tacoma’s parks in August.Mark your calendar and get ready to experience the magic of […]

Radiance:  Summer Flower Show

Radiance:  Summer Flower ShowJune 12 – August 18, Wednesdays – SundaysFree.  $5 donation suggested.The conservatory highlights the beauty of the seasons with four distinctive displays each year. As we plan […]

Waterfront Walking Tours

Gig Harbor Waterfront Walking ToursJune – August, Wednesdays & SundaysDowntown Waterfront Alliance, in partnership with Harbor WildWatch and the Harbor History Museum are offer these informative and entertaining tours to […]

Steilacoom Farmers Market

Steilacoom Farmers MarketJune 26 – August 28 (no market July 3), WednesdaysEnjoy local produce, flowers and more.Downtown SteilacoomCorner of Lafayette & Wilkes St, Steilacoomtownofsteilacoom.org  

Pierce County Fair

Pierce County FairAugust 8 – 11, Thursday – Saturday 10am – 9:30-m, Sunday 10am – 6pmAll things Fair Fun at a Fair Price.Enjoy exhibits, animals, rides, fair food and more.Frontier […]

Play in the Parks

Play in the ParksJuly 11 – August 15, 2pmFree.Enjoy a variety of kid friendly experiences and see knights fight, learn juggling & hula hooping, explore science fun and more.Various Park […]

Uptown Summer Concert Series

Uptown Summer Concert SeriesJuly 11 – August 15, Thursdays, 6 – 8pmGrab your lawn chair and join us for the free annual Summer Concert Series at the Uptown Pavilion.August 1, […]

Sound & Sky Concerts

Sound & Sky ConcertsAugust 9 – 11Three days of music overlooking Puget Sound.Chambers Creek Regional Park6320 Grandview, University Placetacomaartslive.org

Tacoma Beer Week

Tacoma Beer WeekAugust 9 – 18Enjoy more than 30 events at venues throughout the region showcasing beer, cider, food, and community while celebrating the rich history of brewing within the […]

Movies in the Park

Movies in the ParkAugust 2 – 23, FridaysThis year’s movie series features a diverse mix of current hits and memorable favorites from 20 years ago in recognition of PenMet Parks’ […]

Orting Farmers Market

Orting Valley Farmers MarketJune 28 – August 23, 3 – 7pm, FridaysSurrounded by beautiful farmland with a stunning view of Mt Rainier, and right on the popular Foothills Trail, the Orting […]

WET Science Center Pop-Ups

WET Science Center Pop-UpsAugust 9 & 23, 12 – 3pmPlaza Pop-Up activities are back! Join WET Science Center educators for hands-on activities, crafts, and outdoor fun.East Bay Public Plaza325 Marine […]

50+ Walk the Parks

50+ Walk the ParksJune 21 – August 30, 9 – 10amFree. No registration required just drop-in.Join other seniors and explore Tacoma parks including Swan Creek Park, Wapato Park, Dune Peninsula […]

Poetry in the Gardens

Poetry in the GardensNow through AugustFrom March through the end of summer, visitors to Lakewold Gardens can hear the poets read the selected works as they wander the gardens by […]

Usual and Accustomed Grounds

Usual and Accustomed Grounds:  The Boldt Decision at 50Through September 1This exhibition focuses on the story of the Native fishing rights movement in Washington State and marks the fiftieth anniversary […]

MOG 2024 Blue Star Museum

Museum of Glass 2024 Blue Star MuseumMay 18 – September 2Free admission for active-duty military and up to 5 family members.Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment […]

Centralia Farmers Market

Centralia Farmers MarketFridays May – September, 11am – 4pmThe market promotes local agriculture and small scale producers and artisans.Centralia College600 Centralia College Blvdcentraliafarmersmarket.org

Founders Day

Centralia Founders DayAugust 10, 3 – 8pmCelebrate Centralia’s founding father, George Washington.Activities and fun for the whole family.Downtown CentraliaFounder’s Day — Centralia Downtown Association (downtowncentralia.org) 

Brew Five Three

Brew Five ThreeAugust 10, noon – 5pm21+Brew Five Three is the South Sound’s premiere craft beer, cider and music festival.  The event features more than 30+ breweries pouring beer, cider […]

Glass Fest Northwest

Glass Fest NorthwestAugust 10, 10am – 5pmFreeGlass Fest Northwest puts art and the Pacific Northwest center-stage by bringing together local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, and […]

IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Festival

IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native FestivalAugust 10, 10am – 5pmEnjoy shopping among and talking with artist vendors, listening to Native music, watching dynamic cultural dance, making art, […]

Tenino Arts Creative Market

Tenino Creative Arts Market:  Color your WorldAugust 10, 10am – 3pm, Second SaturdaysJoin our Chalk Art Street party at the Tenino Arts Creative Market and help finish the Tenino street […]

Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Festival

Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Festival – A Tribute to WoodstockAugust 10, noon – 9pmEnjoy the Pacific Northwest’s greatest rock and blues bands, food trucks, beer & wine and local vendors.All […]

Brigade Encampment

Brigade EncampmentAugust 10 – 11, 11am – 5pmStep back in time to 1855 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s annual Brigade Encampment. This event recreates the bustle and excitement of […]

Saturday Cruz-Ins

Saturday Cruz-Ins at Sunrise VillageSaturdays June 1 – August 17Free.  Drop-in.Recommended donation to the Angel One Foundation.Bring your classic cars to Sunrise Village for Summer Saturday Cruz-Ins.NE Parking Lot behind […]

Summer Bashes

Summer Bashes & Movies at Tacoma Metro Parks and FacilitiesAugust 10:  Center at NorpointAugust 17:  Stewart Heights ParkAugust 23:  STAR CenterFree.  Activities begin at 2 pm and movie begins at […]

The Billy Frank Jr Statue Project

The Billy Frank Jr Statue ProjectJuly 13 – August 25View a half scale model of the Billy Frank Jr Statue to be installed at the Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. Billy […]

Proctor Open Streets Events Series

Proctor Open Streets Events SeriesSaturdaysLa Paloma Expansion:    August 10 & 24, 9am – 2pm.  Artisan and vintage booths with BIPOC and youth venders. N 28th St, between N Proctor […]

PNW Perspectives Photography Exhibit

PNW PERSPECTIVES: A Photography Collection by Robert LaSelle ChismJune 29 – September 8June 29 opening reception, 2 – 4pmThis collection showcases Chism’s unique photography compositions that highlight iconic locations in […]

Music in the Park Series

Music in the Park SeriesAugust 10, September 14, 6 – 8pmHave a rockin’ good time at Centralia’s Music in the Park series! the series kicks off with the always amazing […]

Yelm Farmers Market

Yelm Farmer’s MarketThrough September 28, 10am – 3pm, SaturdaysEnjoy everything fresh & local and help support local growers.yelmfarmersmarket.com

Tenino Farmers Market

Tenino Farmers MarketMay – September, SaturdaysEnjoy the bounty of the Pacific NW with local farm products and more.187 Hodgeden St S, Teninoteninofarmersmarket.org