Raising Girls Annual 5K Fun Run/WalkSeptember 9All proceeds benefit Raising Girls.Raising Girls is a non-profit based in Tacoma that provides full size hygiene products to girls and boys to reduce hygiene insecurity and period poverty.  We have served over 86 schools in Pierce County and the South Sound.Chambers Creek Regional Park6320 Grandview Dr W, University […]

Fiesta de la FamiliaSeptember 9, noon – 7pmEnjoy food, a beer garden, live entertainment, an art show, car show and hands on crafts. See roaming entertainers and a sand artist in action. Kids will enjoy balloon making, face painting and more.Fort Steilacoom Park8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewoodcityoflakewood.us/fiesta/

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dave MasonSeptember 9, 7:30pmPresented by Tacoma City Theaters, Dave Mason, will bring his ‘Endangered Species Tour’ with his band.Rialto Theater310 S 9th St, TacomaTickets are available at TacomaCityTheaters.org

Tacoma Moon FestivalSeptember 9, 1 – 7pmThe festival features dancers, musicians, artists and craftspeople. Learn Vietnamese Children’s Song with University of Puget Sound Professor Tina Huynh and enjoy s an instrument zoo and instrument making by Symphony Tacoma!Chinese Reconciliation Park1741 N Shuster Parkway, TacomaTacoma Moon Festival – Celebrating Diversity and Heritage

Shots & Spurs – VIP Tent Experience at Washington State FairSeptember 9, 4 – 6pmCome join some local cowboys and cowgirls at our Shots & Spurs party. Join us in the VIP tent to learn a few new line dancing moves, instructed by pros Alan Provencher and Char Alexander. Your ticket gets you entry, a […]

Wonderful World of Trees & Plants WalkSeptember 9, 10:30 – 11:30amExplore the plants of the W.W. Seymour Conservatory and the trees of Wright Park.W.W. Seymour Conservatory316 S G St, Tacoma253.404.3975 | metroparkstacoma.org

Wheels & Heels Annual GalaSeptember 9, 5 – 11pmAmerica’s Automotive Trust’s key fundraiser to support its commitment to preserving America’s automotive industry. Enjoy a sporty cocktail social, four-course dinner prepared by El Gaucho Tacoma, live auction, entertainment, Montecristo cigar lounge, and fireworks display.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacoma253.779.8490 | ameriascarmuseum.org/events

Tig NotaroSeptember 9, 7:30pmTig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, writer, radio contributor, and actor as well as a favorite on numerous talk shows, including “Ellen,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and “Conan.” Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.”Washington Center for the Performing […]

Race for a Soldier Half Marathon & 5KSeptember 10A benefit race for soldiers and first responders throughout the Pacific Northwest facing PTSD.  The Permission to Dream Foundation helps those affected with access to effective, long-term solutions to transform post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth.Gig Harborptsdfoundation.org

Music From Home: A South American PanoramaSeptember 10, 3 – 5pmEnjoy a panorama of South American music with pianist Alejandro Cremaschi in the beautiful Wagner House at Lakewold Gardens.$35 includes complimentary wine and desserts.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr, SW, Lakewood253.584.4106, lakewoldgardens.org

Tyler HubbardSeptember 11, 7:30pmWashington State Fair & Event Center110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup253.845.1771 | thefair.com

WA 529 Basics WebinarSeptember 12, noon – 12:30pmLearn how the Washington 529 College Savings Plans help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses. This 30-minute webinar will guide you through the details of the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Q&A is provided to help you get […]