Centralia Fourth of July SummerfestJuly 4, 8am – 10:30pmEnjoy a full day of fun and entertainment including a parade and food vendors.Downtown Centraliadowntowncentralia.org

Tacoma Summer BlastJuly 4, noon – 10:30pmFreeThis annual event takes place on Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park on Ruston Way and features two distinct event footprints, over 150 vendors, 2 stages and a 20-minute firework display. This event is the largest free community event in the South Sound.The Emerald Queen Casino fireworks show is presented by the City of Tacoma.Metro […]

$1 First Friday Night at HOCMJuly 5, 4 – 8pmEnjoy monthly themed activities and museum exhibits all for $1.Hands on Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympiahocm.org, 360.956.0818

Hot Shop Seconds SaleJuly 6This is an opportunity to take home one-of-a-kind Made at the Museum pieces for highly discounted prices.Glass is a difficult medium to master; because of this, sometimes the pieces that come out of the annealer aren’t quite as perfect as the artists intend (even if those imperfections are so slight that […]

Blast & Dash 5K RunJuly 6, 8amThis summer run includes the biggest squirt gun fight you’ll ever experience.Yaeger Park3100 Capitol Mall Dr SW, Olympiafivestarntp.com

Music From Home:  American Focus 3:  Native American Composers TodayJuly 7, 3 – 5pmMusic From Home is Lakewold’s monthly series of intimate chamber music concerts held in the historic Wagner House.  Tickets include complimentary desserts.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood253.584.4106, lakewoldgardens.org 

Coffee with the Birds:  EaglesJuly 7, 9 – 11amFree.16+Join Metro Parks Naturalists for Dancing Goats coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Point Defiance, followed by a bird walk through the park. Sharpen your birdwatching skills and socialize with other birders.Meet at the Fort Nisqually Picnic ShelterPoint Defiance Park5400 N Pearl […]

Glow GolfJuly 12 & 13, 9 – 11:30pmEnjoy the game of golf in the dark with LED lighted balls and hole flags.Book your tee time online.Meadow Park Golf Course7108 Lakewood Dr, TacomaGlow Golf – Metro Parks Tacoma

Out of the Vault:  Art History 101Opens July 13Out of the Vault: Art History 101 takes visitors on a visual journey through the four basic pillars of art history: landscape, portraiture, still life, and abstraction, showcased through new and significant acquisitions from the Museum’s collections.Museum of Glass1801 Dock St, Tacomamuseumofglass.org

Fire Rescue SpectacularJuly 13, 10am – 3pmEnjoy this free street fair filled with awesome first-responder activities, excitement and exploration!Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles, meet Sparky the Fire Dog and Smokey Bear.  Have fun in the spray gallery, see vintage fire trucks and take the junior firefighter challenge.Hands on Children’s Museumon Jefferson St NE between […]

Salsa in the Streets:  A Music and Dance ExtravaganzaJuly 13, 2 – 7pmFree.Get ready to heat up the streets of Kent at Salsa in the Streets! Occurring in conjunction with Kent Cornucopia Days, this event promises to ignite the senses with live salsa music, a Santana tribute band, a beer garden and plenty of dance […]

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 […]