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  

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

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 […]

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 […]

South Sound Block PartyAugust 23 – 24Enjoy this annual summer celebration with entertainment, food and more.Port of Olympia911 Washington St, Olympialoveolydowntown.com/events

Much Ado About NothingAugust 23 -24, 6pmThis abridged version of one of the most revered classical comedies is not your standard Shakespeare; rather, the mood is light, fun and a […]

Drive Out Cancer Golf ClassicAugust 24Mark your calendar and begin putting together your team for a full day of activities, including 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, a cocktail reception […]

Grand Cinema Outdoor Movie SeriesAugust 24, 8pmIn addition to being entertained by the films, attendees will be able to enjoy The Grand Cinema’s famous buttery popcorn courtesy of TAPCO Credit […]

Summer Splash! GalaAugust 2421+, beachy-chic cocktail attireSunset Soiree! Join us under the twinkle lights for an evening of fundraising to support our free and reduced Access Programs. Enjoy dining, cocktails, […]