Polar Bear PlungeJanuary 1, 11:30am Adult Only, 12:30pm Cub & Family (ages 10 and younger)$10 + taxKick off the new year by plunging into Puget Sound. Warm beverages will be available at the event!Costumes are welcome and encouranged but not required.Shoes/foot protection highly recommended.Day-of registration will be available (cash not accepted).For the safety of participants, […]

First Day Hikes at Washington State ParksJanuary 1 – Free DayRing in the New Year with Washington State Parks! First Day Hikes offer an experience for everyone to get outside and enjoy our beautiful state parks.Participate in ranger and staff-led hikes, bike rides, snowshoe excursions and more offered at 40+ parks on New Year’s Day. […]

Wonder: Winter Flower ShowDecember 2 – January 7, 10am – 3pmW W Seymour Conservatory highlights the beauty of the seasons with four distinctive displays each year. As we plan each show, we think of a theme that reminds us to breathe in magical moments when we come across them, and to remind ourselves to appreciate […]

Puyallup Home ShowJanuary 5 – 7, Friday & Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 5pmExperience the all-indoor event designed for homeowners new and old in all stages of remodeling and landscaping. Includes hundreds of exhibits with product demonstrations to enhance a wide variety of interests. Complimentary parking.Washington State Fairgrounds & Event Center Showplex110 9th […]

The Velveteen RabbitDecember 8 – 24 & January 5 – 7, Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 3pmWritten by Thomas Olson, and based on the story by Margery WilliamsnDirected by Victor VelazquezA boy receives a stuffed rabbit as a Christmas gift and comes to love him. When the boy becomes sick, the rabbit gives him love and makes the […]

Tacoma Wedding ShowJanuary 6 & 7Find all of the resources that you need to plan your wedding from flowers and party décor rentals to venues and photographers, all located in and/or servicing the South Sound region including South King, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, and beyond.Greater Tacoma Convention Center1500 Commerce St, TacomaHome | Tacoma Wedding Show (thetacomaweddingshow.com)

Auditions: Stinky Cheese & Other Fairly Stupid TalesJanuary 6, noon & 8, 6pm10+Prepare a 2-3 minute fairytale – can be an existing fairytale or write your own! Please limit your fairytale to 3 minutes max. Cold readings and singing auditions will follow.Performance dates:  March 1 – 17Western Washington Center for the Artswwca.us 

Coffee with the BirdsJanuary 7, 9 – 11amFreeJoin Metro Parks Tacoma naturalists for coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Point Defiance Park, followed by a bird walk. Sharpen your bird watching skills and socialize with other birders.Bring binoculars and weather appropriate attireCoffee is complimentary, please bring your own coffee mug. […]

Comedy UndergroundJanuary 11, 7:30pmComedy Underground is back to make you laugh.  Each event features a new slate of touring comedians that are sure to make you laugh out loud!  Recommended for ages 18+.Washington Center Black Box512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org

Giraffes Can’t DanceJanuary 12, 6pmIn this stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with puppets, African rhythm, and lots of dancing, Gerald the Giraffe learns that his differences are what make him special.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.346.1721, tacomaartslive.org 

Black Box Jazz: Alexy NikolaevJanuary 12, 8pmAlexey Nikolaev has performed at jazz festivals all over the world. He has made Seattle his home since 2000 and regularly performs and records with other Seattle jazz artists.Washington Center Black Box512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8586, washingtoncenter.org

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Martin Luther King Jr. Annual EventJanuary 12, 7:30pmSPSCC invites the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Event to gain valuable perspectives on the pursuit of educational equity. Spencer Paysinger, former NFL linebacker and accomplished speaker, takes the stage to deliver a keynote address on “Overcoming the Obstacles […]