South Tacoma Heritage Festival; a Celebration of Community DiversityAugust 12 & 13, 11am – 6pmThe festival will have a diverse range of activities, including dance, music, science, cultural presentations, kids’ activities, retail and food booths, cultural and martial art demonstrations, and much more. APCC will ensure that the festival remains true to the community’s spirit […]

Smash Mouth + Spin DoctorsAugust 13Smash Mouth epitomizes 90s pop rock with its groovy beats, memorable melodies, and fun lyrics. With two multi-platinum albums and one gold, plus their earworm hits “All Star” and “I’m A Believer” featured in Shrek, the band’s over-the-top pop has left its mark.Spin Doctors also made waves in the 90s with […]

Southwest Washington Juried ExhibitionJuly 10 – August 17, Opening Reception July 13, 6 – 8pmGuest Juror Nathan BarnesThe Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition is organized by the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery and serves area artists by providing a high-quality exhibition opportunity that promotes the region’s creative identity. Artists working in all media and residing in Clark, […]

Tacoma City Ballet Annual Free Ballet Immersion WeekAugust 14th – August 18thFree One-Week Immersion in Ballet Technique and Choreography.Tacoma City Ballet School508 6th Avenue, Tacomatacomacityballet.com, 253.272.4219 

Home Selling ClassAugust 15, 6 – 7pmFree·Learn how to sell your home fast and for top dollar!The class will be online and in-person.Federal Way Keller Williams.33434 8th Ave S, Ste 103, Federal Wayhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-selling-class-tickets-608807107447?aff=odcleoeventsincollection253.449.8088

Summer Sounds at The ParkThe ProfitsAugust 15 – 29, Tuesdays 6 – 8pmJoin us by land or sea for the 2023 Summer Sounds Concert Series.Skansie Brothers ParkHarborview Dr, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net/events

 Lacey in Tune Summer Concert SeriesJuly 5 – August 18:  Wednesday, Thursday & FridaysFree family-friendly entertainment at Huntamer Park all summer long. Bring a chair or blanket, grab some grub from one of the food vendors, and enjoy the show.Huntamer Park618 Woodland Square Loop SE, LaceyLacey Parks & Rec: laceyparks.org/lit/

Boots & Blooms BBQ FundraiserAugust 17, 5pmNothing says summer like an outdoor BBQ with friends! Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Boots & Blooms BBQ. There will be live music, smoked meat, yard games, line dancing, and local auction items.Table 123303 8th Ave SE, Puyallup253.697.9486, farm12.org

Summer Concert Series Hogue & Moore BandAugust 18, 7pmMedicine Creek Winery947 Old Pacific Hwy., Olympiamedicinecreekwinery.com/news-events/

Motors & Movies August 18, 5 – 11pmDrive in Movies on the grass show field.LeMay Americas Car Museum2702 D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org

Family STEAM Day – Crash TestAugust 19 and 3rd Saturday of the month, 11am – 3pmLearn how cars are designed with safety in mind. Design and build a vehicle that will keep an egg safe in a crash. Then, test your vehicle in ACM’s spin on the traditional egg drop experiment.Design, build, tinker and learn […]

Tumwater Artesian BrewfestAugust 19, 1 – 8pmnTaste over 150 beverage choices paired with food, games, live music and more at this event. A 5.5 oz. taster glass and 5 tasting tokens are included with your ticket and additional tokens on site. This event is 21 & over. No petsTumwater Valley Golf Course4611 Tumwater Valley Drive […]