Brew Five Three

10th Annual Beer Five Three:  The 253’s Beer & Wine FestivalAugust 12, 2 – 8pmEnjoy beer and cider tasting from more than forty Northwest breweries and vendors at the 10th […]

Community Garden Training

Point Defiance Community Garden Club TrainingAugust 12, 9am – 12pmThis is a brand-new opportunity for volunteers to help care for landscape beds around the Point Defiance Lodge, perform plant maintenance, […]

Glass Fest Northwest

Glass Fest NorthwestAugust 12, 10am – 5pmGlass Fest Northwest puts art and the Pacific Northwest center-stage by bringing together local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, and […]

In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival 2023

In The Spirit Arts Market & Northwest Native American FestivalAugust 12Part of The Spirit Contemporary Native Art Exhibit, this annual event features arts and culture for the entire family to […]

Lakewood Street Festival

Lakewood Street FestivalAugust 12, 4 – 8pmEnjoy the summer night with dancing in the streets and activities for the entire family including music, dancing, culture, cars, and delightful foods.6114 Motor […]

Summer Evening of Art, Music and Gardens

Summer Evening of Art, Music and Gardens on American Lake Fundraiser for Tacoma SymphonyAugust 12, 4pmEmbark on a progressive evening of fabulous art, music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres! Renowned local […]

Pontiac Alley Band with local Ben Potter

Pontiac Alley Band with local Ben PotterAugust 12, noon – 3pm$10 admissionMusic, food truck and fun.Medicine Creek Winery947 Old Pacific Hwy SE, Olympiawww.medicinecreekwinery.com360.701.6284

Brigade Encampment

Brigade EncampmentAugust 12 & 13, 11am – 5pmStep back in time to 1855 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s 40th annual Brigade Encampment. This event recreates the bustle and excitement […]

South Tacoma Heritage Festival

South Tacoma Heritage Festival; a Celebration of Community DiversityAugust 12 & 13, 11am – 6pmThe festival will have a diverse range of activities, including dance, music, science, cultural presentations, kids’ […]

Smash Mouth + Spin Doctors

Smash Mouth + Spin DoctorsAugust 13Smash Mouth epitomizes 90s pop rock with its groovy beats, memorable melodies, and fun lyrics. With two multi-platinum albums and one gold, plus their earworm […]

Southwest Washington Juried Art Exhibition

Southwest Washington Juried ExhibitionJuly 10 – August 17, Opening Reception July 13, 6 – 8pmGuest Juror Nathan BarnesThe Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition is organized by the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery […]

Free Ballet Immersion Week

Tacoma City Ballet Annual Free Ballet Immersion WeekAugust 14th – August 18thFree One-Week Immersion in Ballet Technique and Choreography.Tacoma City Ballet School508 6th Avenue, Tacomatacomacityballet.com, 253.272.4219