Grand Cinema Outdoor Movie SeriesAugust 24, 8pmIn addition to being entertained by the films, attendees will be able to enjoy The Grand Cinema’s famous buttery popcorn courtesy of TAPCO Credit Union.August 24 – Puss n’ Boots:  The Last Wish, People’s Park, 900 MLK Jr Way, TacomaOutdoor Movie Series (grandcinema.com)

Summer Splash! GalaAugust 2421+, beachy-chic cocktail attireSunset Soiree! Join us under the twinkle lights for an evening of fundraising to support our free and reduced Access Programs. Enjoy dining, cocktails, music and friends.Hands On Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St, Olympia360.956.0818 | hocm.org

Summer Concerts in the ParkJuly 10 – August 28, Select Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8pmFree.Bring a chair or throw down a blanket and enjoy these outdoor concerts with family and friends.August 28 – National Park RadioSehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harborpenmetparks.org

Olympia Harbor DaysAugust 30 – September 1August 30, 5 – 9pm, with Drone Show, August 31, 10am – 7pm, August 30, 10am – 6pmFree.The Olympia Harbor Days Festival is an award winning free and family friendly event that showcases many of the vintage tugboats of the Puget Sound with a walk aboard show at the […]

Movies at the MarinaAugust 31 & September 7, 8pmAugust 31:  HookSeptember 7: GooniesFree.Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a summer outdoor movie night.Swantown Marina1022 Marine Dr NE, OlympiaAugust 31, 2024: Movies at the Marina – Port of Olympia (portolympia.com) 

(G)I-DLESeptember 6, 7:30pmToday, dynamic K-Pop girl group (G)I-DLE announced the U.S. leg of their world tour “2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR IN THE U.S.” This marks the group’s first performance back in the States since their lights-out headlining performance at Head In The Clouds New York 2024.Tacoma Dome2727 E D Street, TacomaTickets:  ticketmaster.com, Heritage Bank Ticket […]

Western Rodeo & Cattle DriveSeptember 6, 10amThe Western Rodeo Parade & Cattle Drive is a great way to get excited for Rodeo Weekend at the Washington State Fair. The annual Cattle Drive travels down Meridian Street in downtown Puyallup.It’s an hour-long event you won’t want to miss!Washington State Fair110 9th Ave SW, PuyallupWestern Rodeo Parade […]

Evening in Paradise Gala & FundraiserSeptember 6, 6pmCelebrate the 2024 2025 Season Announcement and help support the Tacoma Symphony. Enjoy dinner and an auction.Marriott Tacoma Downtown1538 Commerce St, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org/support/gala/  

Lakewood’s Fiesta de la FamiliaSeptember 7, noon – 6pmEnjoy food, live entertainment, dancing, a children’s parade, art show and hands on crafts.  Kids will also enjoy balloon making, face painting and more.Fort Steilacoom Park8714 87th Ave SW, LakewoodCityofLakewood.us.fiesta

Thirsty Dog 5KSeptember 7Enjoy Titlow Park and waterfront on this family friendly courseTitlow Park8425 6th Ave, TacomaRuns – Metro Parks Tacoma

Harvest Home Traditional Harvest FestivalSeptember 7, 11am – 5pmEnjoy cider pressing with apples harvested from the museum’s very own orchard, crafts for the whole family and samples from the period kitchen! Guests are invited to help decorate the hock cart used for the final harvest of the year and witness the crowning of the Harvest […]

12th Annual Wheels & Heels GalaSeptember 7, 5 – 11pmCelebrate the evolution of the automobile and enjoy a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live & silent auction and fireworks display.LeMay – America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacomaamericascarmuseum.orgWheels & Heels Annual Gala – LeMay – America’s Car Museum (americascarmuseum.org)