Proctor Farmers Market Saturdays through December 21, 9am – 2pm Enjoy the market’s fresh, locally grown farm products, music and entertainment.  The market is committed to providing area growers with […]

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 […]

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

Jose Orantes:  Metafor del color a traves del tiempo (Metaphor of Color Through Time)Now through SeptemberIn this retrospective exhibition, Guatemalan native José Orantes presents a collection of paintings that represent […]

Frame: Haub Family Collection of Western American ArtFour guest curators from around the country—Lele Barnett, Nikesha Breeze, Maymanah Farhat, and Patricia Marroquin Norby—each drew inspiration from the Haub Family Collection […]

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

In the Spirit ExhibitionJuly 20 – September 29The exhibition features contemporary Native art with a variety of themes and mediums, including textiles, paintings, carvings, beadwork, mixed media, basketry, and digital […]

Puyallup Farmers MarketSaturdays through October 12, 9am – 2pmOne of the largest markets in the South Sound, this indoor and outdoor market features a large selection of handcrafted vendors selling […]

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 […]

Third Thursday Free Art WalkAugust 15, September 19, etcEnjoy downtown Tacoma’s vibrant museum district with late, free admission.Check websites for hours and exhibit information.Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | washingtonhistory.orgMuseum […]

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 […]

what ifJune 29 – October 13A new exhibition titled what if explores how Black artists remain curious and authentic to self beyond expectations. The exhibit is part of The Current, An Artist […]

Big River: The Columbia’s Many MeaningsJune 2 – October 27The exhibition tells the river’s story through the eyes of the many people who have traveled, worked, and lived along its waters. […]

Spotlight on ChihulyOpens March 30 – January 2025Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was […]

Untamed: The Anatomy of DesireExhibit Opens August 17 and runs through Spring 2025Bri Chesler is an artist known for her innovative approach, blending various glass techniques with other media. Drawing […]