Out of the Valt: Family Meal Exhibit“Family Meal” is a tradition in the restaurant industry where the staff sits together and eats ahead of the start of business.With this spirit, we present these artworks, selected not by our Curator, but by Museum of Glass staff, volunteers, and trustees.Museum of Glass1801 Dock St, Tacomamuseumofglass.org

Home Selling ClassAugust 15, 6 – 7pmFree·Learn how to sell your home fast and for top dollar!The class will be online and in-person.Federal Way Keller Williams.33434 8th Ave S, Ste 103, Federal Wayhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-selling-class-tickets-608807107447?aff=odcleoeventsincollection253.449.8088

Summer Sounds at The ParkThe ProfitsAugust 15 – 29, Tuesdays 6 – 8pmJoin us by land or sea for the 2023 Summer Sounds Concert Series.Skansie Brothers ParkHarborview Dr, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net/events

 Lacey in Tune Summer Concert SeriesJuly 5 – August 18:  Wednesday, Thursday & FridaysFree family-friendly entertainment at Huntamer Park all summer long. Bring a chair or blanket, grab some grub from one of the food vendors, and enjoy the show.Huntamer Park618 Woodland Square Loop SE, LaceyLacey Parks & Rec: laceyparks.org/lit/

Boots & Blooms BBQ FundraiserAugust 17, 5pmNothing says summer like an outdoor BBQ with friends! Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Boots & Blooms BBQ. There will be live music, smoked meat, yard games, line dancing, and local auction items.Table 123303 8th Ave SE, Puyallup253.697.9486, farm12.org

Summer Concert Series Hogue & Moore BandAugust 18, 7pmMedicine Creek Winery947 Old Pacific Hwy., Olympiamedicinecreekwinery.com/news-events/

Motors & Movies August 18, 5 – 11pmDrive in Movies on the grass show field.LeMay Americas Car Museum2702 D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org

Family STEAM Day – Crash TestAugust 19 and 3rd Saturday of the month, 11am – 3pmLearn how cars are designed with safety in mind. Design and build a vehicle that will keep an egg safe in a crash. Then, test your vehicle in ACM’s spin on the traditional egg drop experiment.Design, build, tinker and learn […]

Tumwater Artesian BrewfestAugust 19, 1 – 8pmnTaste over 150 beverage choices paired with food, games, live music and more at this event. A 5.5 oz. taster glass and 5 tasting tokens are included with your ticket and additional tokens on site. This event is 21 & over. No petsTumwater Valley Golf Course4611 Tumwater Valley Drive […]

Saturday Cruz-InsJune 3 – August 26, 5pm – duskWhether you’re a classic car owner, an enthusiast or both, come on down and enjoy a fun evening checking out the carsevery Saturday June through August.Sunrise Village10507 156th St, Puyallupmysunrisevillage.com

Summer Shark SpreeJuly 15 – August 26, weekends in July & AugustJawsome Shark Activities, Shark Tales & JawsReal shark tails and jaws from the WA Department of Fish & Wildlife will be on display at the Estuarium in addition to shark-focused crafts and activities.Puget Sound Estuarium309 State St, Olympiapugetsoundestuarium.org

Kids Health & Safety FairAugust 20, 11am – 2pmThe Tacoma Police Department, in partnership with Metro Parks Tacoma, is hosting a FREE Kids Health & Safety Fair, providing resources and information to local youth.People’s Community Center1602 Martin Luther King Jr Way, TacomaTacoma Police Department 253.290.9238metroparkstacoma.org/event/kids-health-safety-fair/