Sound Vet Jam

Sound Vet JamDecember 20, 6-7:30pmThis community-based, all-inclusive music jam event is hosted by MusicWorks4Veterans to bring together veterans and service members transitioning to civilian life, their families and community to share stories and experience the benefits of having a creative musical outlet. Bring your own instrument or borrow one at the jam.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewoodlakewoldgardens.org

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

Christmas with C.S. LewisDecember 21, 7:30pmIn the early years of his young adult life C S Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J R R Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien […]

Free Third Thursdays at Lakewold Gardens

Free Third ThursdaysDecember 21Free access to Lakewold Gardens during regular hours of operation on the third Thursday of each month. Free admission does not apply to special events.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr S, Lakewoodlakewoldgardens.org

The Nutcracker

  The NutcrackerDecember 9 – 23, Fridays & Saturdays, 2pmTacoma City Ballet celebrates its 40th year of performances at the Pantages Theater with The Nutcracker. A classic production filled with spectacular dancing, live music of the Tacoma City Ballet Orchestra, grand scenery, and lavish costumes. Experience the splendor of this magical holiday classic ballet that has […]

America’s Car Museum Holiday Donation Drive

Drive Down Hunger & Toys for the Troops Donation Stations at AMCThis holiday season, LeMay – America’s Car Museum is partnering with fellow non-profits, Northwest Harvest and Santa’s Castle to help those in need throughout Washington State.During your next museum visit, bring a non-perishable food item to help Northwest Harvest Drive Down Hunger in our community […]

Rocky Mountain High: A John Denver Christmas

Rocky Mountain High:  A John Denver ChristmasDecember 23, 3pmRocky Mountain High Experience®, A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler, America’s Top John Denver Tribute, is an intimate experience that will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver’s music permeated the radio airways.Rialto Theater310 S 9th St, Tacoma253.591.5894, tacomacitytheaters.org

Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5K

Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5KDecember 24Kick off Christmas with this fun family run/walk. Enjoy the decorated Nathan Chapman Trail in your best holiday finery and ugly sweaters. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive just in time for last minute wishes. This event is a family tradition!Nathan Chapman Trail14201 86th Ave ESouth Hill Community Park, Puyalluphttps://raceroster.com/events/2023/78073/christmas-eve-ugly-sweater-5k-runwalk-and-elf-kids-dashallthingsfunsports@gmail.com

Veterans Painting Group

Veterans Painting GroupDecember 24, 11am – 1pmFree for VeteransGroup painting sessions with veteran and artist Charles Burt designed to empower veterans by providing art instruction in a peaceful garden setting while creating connections with other veterans in the art community. Artists of all levels are welcome; all supplies are provided.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewoodlakewoldgardens.org

A Christmas Carol

Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we evolve Artistic Director Aaron Lamb’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s timeless story of transformation, absolution, and grace, with new designs and effects for 2023. It’s fresh yet familiar, like all your favorite Holiday traditions.

Drop-In Yoga Classes

Drop-In Yoga Classes in LakewoodDecemberMondays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Gentle Yoga, 6 – 7pm Vinyasa YogaThursdays, 4:30 – 5:30pm, Gentle Yoga, 6 – 7pm YinSaturdays, 9:30 – 10:30am, Vinyasa YogaNo Classes On:December 23, 25, 28, 30CityOfLakewood.Us/Yoga

Glow Golf

Glow GolfSeptember 29 – December 30, Fridays & Saturdays, sunset – 11pmThe days are quickly getting shorter here in the Pacific Northwest, but there’s no reason to head inside just because the streetlights are on. These early evenings are the perfect time to enjoy the triumphant return of Glow Golf at Metro Parks Tacoma’s Meadow Park Golf Course.Every […]

Celebration & Kraken Street Hockey Clinic

Celebrate The Verlo Playfield Renovation December 30, 10 amCelebrate with us at Verlo Playfield. One Roof Foundation, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the Seattle Kraken, and the NHL are throwing a party at Verlo Playfield to announce their gift of a new street hockey and multisport court as a legacy of the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic®.Meet […]