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 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 […]

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  

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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

Shinka: An Immersive Japanese Automotive ExhibitNow ShowingThis one-of-a-kind exploration of Japan’s automotive heritage offers visitors unparalleled access to some of the most iconic and important vehicles to come out of […]

StoryOlyAugust 20, 7 – 9pm$5 – $20 donation suggested.  Half of the proceeds benefit local charities and non-profits.StoryOly is Olympia’s premiere Story Slam event. Community members come together every month to […]