Utopian GardenNow through October 8Visitors of all ages take a journey into the fantastical dreamscape of Utopian Garden, a participatory experience that makes connections with science, art, and nature. Projected […]

Tacoma Arts MonthOctoberOctober 5, 6:30-9pmKaleidoscope Opening Party: Kick off Tacoma Arts Month with a kaleidoscope of music and dance performances, hands-on activities, visual art, and more. Free, family-friendly community festival.STAR […]

40 Fingers Guitar QuartetOctober 6, 8pm40 Fingers is one of the new crossover phenomena acclaimed all over the world. They are a fabulous guitar quartet with each member possessing a […]

Indigo Jazz BandOctober 6, 7 – 10pmEnjoy the beautiful setting of Medicine Creek Winery and hear the sounds of the Indigo Jazz Band fill the air.$10 cover charge, 21 +Medicine […]

Jacobsen Professional Artists SeriesOctober 6, 7:30pmDawn Padula, mezzo –soprano; Jessica Hall, piano; Brian Smith, drums; and Rob Hutchinson, bass.University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events

Mindfulness WalkOctober 6, 1 – 2pmParticipants will be led through a series of mindfulness practices that cultivate present-moment awareness, awe and appreciation of plants and the natural world.Registration required. $5 […]

Fall Arts WalkOctober 6 & 7Many downtown Olympia businesses and organizations transform their spaces into creative hubs filled with art, demonstrations, and performances. In the streets and sidewalks, you’ll find […]

Candlelight ToursOctober 6, 6 – 9:30pm & 7, 6 – 9pmCampfires and candlelight provide illumination for this outdoor evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Immerse yourself in […]

George Bizet’s CarmenOctober 6 – 8Experience the passion and drama of this iconic opera with the story of the fiercely independent Carmen.Tacoma OperaPantages Theatre901 Broadway, Tacomatacomaopera.org

Oktoberfest NorthwestOctober 6 – 8, Friday noon – 12am, Saturday 11am – 12am, Sunday 11am – 6pmEnjoy traditional Oktoberfest music and dance, authentic German food, a large variety of German […]

Come Walk with Me – MultiCare FundraiserOctober 7, 7:30amPierce County’s pinkest walk in support of breast health programs at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and the Good Samaritan Cancer Resource Center. […]

Lacey Children’s DayOctober 7, 11am – 2pmFree Family FunLocal business booths, food vendors, entertainment and more.Huntamer Park618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey360.491.0857, laceyparks.orgn·