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

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 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. – […]

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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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

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 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, […]

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 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 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-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 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 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:  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 […]

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

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 & 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 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 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: 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 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 […]

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

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

Veterans Art Center at Lakewold GardensOngoingVeterans Painting GroupnSecond and Fourth Sundays of the month, 11am-1pmnGroup painting sessions with veteran and artist Charles Burt designed to empower veterans by providing art instruction in […]

Soft Power Exhibit & Film SeriesExhibit:  Now through September 1Film Series Filament:  August 1 & August 22, 6 – 8pmThe textile-based works in Soft Power are declarations:  potent expressions of […]

Washington State History Museum is a 2024 Blue Star MuseumMay 18 – September 2Active duty military members and their families can receive free admission at the museum all summer long.Blue […]

50+ Social: Rainiers Game DayAugust 13, 10:30am – 3pmJoin us for a small group trip to Cheney Stadium in Tacoma for a Tacoma Rainiers baseball game. Enjoy a ballpark meal […]

2024 Southwest Washington Fair:  Red, White & MooAugust 13 – 18Tues-Thurs: 10am-10pmFri-Sat: 10am-11pmSun: 10am-7pmOpening Ceremony: Tues 11:00 AMRodeo: Wed & Thurs 7:00 PMSW Jr Livestock Sale: Fri 6:00 PMMonster Truck […]