South Sound BBQ FestJuly 13, 11am – 6pm21+ Beer Garden, noon – 8pmFreeIf you enjoy slow cooked BBQ you’ll love this festival.  Enjoy a variety of styles from local entities while enjoying live entertainment, free kids activities, chicken wing eating contest, adult-only beer & wine garden, outdoor activities, vendors, and more.Huntamer Park618 Woodland Sq Lop […]

Tacoma Pride FestivalJuly 13, noon – 6pmFree.  All Ages WelcomeCelebrate the LGBTQIA+ community of the South Puget Sound with pride. Enjoy food, entertainment and the Museum of Glass Gift Shop featuring this year’s pride collection.Downtown TacomaPacific Ave between 9th and 7tMain Stage at Fireman’s ParkTacoma Pride Festival – Tacoma Pride Festival is a celebration of […]

Dragon Hunt at the Tenino Arts Creative MarketJuly 13, 10am – 3pmCome join the fun and hunt for Dragons at the Tenino Arts Creative Market 2nd Saturday Street Fair. This scavenger hunt activity yields prizes for all finders. Held in the downtown Tenino Creative District across from the Farmer’s Market, the creative market street fair […]

Uptown Summer SipsJuly 13, noon – 5pm21+Think wine or beer festival – but more! Summer Sips brings locally crafted sips to the masses, replete with amazing live music throughout the day. Whether you’re into cider, beer, wine, spirits, or softer options, Summer Sips is the 1-stop taste n’ shop event of the season.Enjoy live music […]

Sharks & Rays WeekendJuly 13 & 14Sharks and rays need our help. Join us in the Tropical Reef Aquarium’s Outer Reef to learn about how important coral reefs are as habitats for sharks and rays, and for a healthy ocean ecosystem.Witness shark feedings and learn about the sharks and rays and how you can help.Point […]

Summer Block Party July 14, 1 – 4pmFree.Summer is here and the time is right to meet at Eastside Community Center in Tacoma and celebrate all that the neighborhood has to offer! Enjoy a free BBQ picnic with arts and crafts, bouncy houses, lawn games, live entertainment and more.Eastside Community Center1721 E 56th St, TacomaSummer Block […]

Summer Sounds at SkansieJuly 16 – August 20, Tuesdays, 6 – 8pmFree.This popular community event features local and regional musicians.  Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening on the waterfront.Skansie Brothers Park3211 Harborview Dr, Gig Harborgigharbornow.com

The Evolution of the Northwest Passage with past Washington State Museum director David NicandriJuly 18, 1:30 – 3:30pmAfter centuries of failure to discover the Northwest Passage from North America’s Atlantic side, in 1776, the British Admiralty commissioned Captain James Cook’s third voyage. Among other distinctions, this expedition was the first attempt at finding the passage […]

In Full Bloom: The Perennial Pride CelebrationJuly 18, 5:30 – 7pmCome party with us for our main event featuring art vendors, live performances, and interactive installations. Explore a diverse array of artwork created by LGBTQIA artists, enjoy captivating performances that celebrate the community’s talents, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of joy, inclusivity, and pride.Tacoma […]

 Art Celebration & Sale @ eliseoAugust 254, 10am – 4pm eliseo campusFree.eliseo recently received a very generous donation of art that was previously being displayed at a local gallery.  The art features works from Rie Munoz as well as several other artists.  There are paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures. All proceeds benefit the Helping Hands […]

Family Fun NightJuly 19, 6 – 9pmEnjoy summer at the Fort with the whole family. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the shade of the locus trees. Kids of all ages enjoy 19th century games, music, and the firing of the candy cannon!Earn prizes for competing in classic competitions like a plate and cup […]

Summer Reading Challenge TacomaSign-up starting June 22 – August 17Readers of all ages are invited to participate in Tacoma Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge 2024.This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” You can use a virtual or paper activity log to track your progress. Log your reading and activities on a computer or mobile […]