Tacoma Opera Presents:The Drunken Tenor Operapalooza  Spectacular ShindigOctober 29, 7pm – October 30, 2pmTacoma Opera’s 2022-2023 season opens with Robert McPherson’s brainchild and evokes the spirit of the Rat Pack era. A troupe of amazing singers paired with comedy is the perfect combination for the opera lover or those new to opera who just wants […]

Watch out for Unicorns and Narwhals at Downtown Olympia’s Free Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt Sponsored by KXXOOctober 30, 2-5pmBusinesses taking part in the “Unicorns and Narwhals” pre-Halloween event will give out treats but also entry forms for a treasure chest full of prizes and gift certificates.A unicorn or narwhal figure will be hidden in each participating […]

Halloween at Harlequinwith Jim Lynch and Bryan Willis’ Edgar Allan Poe – The Poet’s JourneyOctober 31, 7pmCelebrated local author Jim Lynch (The Highest Side, Border Songs) shares a new (scary!) short story,  followed by Edgar Allan Poe –  The Poet’s Journey, adapted by local playwright Bryan Willis and starring Bradford Farwell (Indecent, Seattle Rep), who brings Mr. Poe’s […]

Uptown Trick or Treat Celebration11:30 – 8pmGiant Pumpkin Carving, noon – 6pmPumpkin Carving Contest, 3:30 – 5pmTrick or Treating, 4 – 6pmCasper After Party Movie at Galaxy Theatre, 6pmGo Big or Go Gourd.  All Day Celebration for the whole family.Uptown Gig Harbor4701 Pt Fosdick Dr, Gig Harboruptowngigharbor.com

 Hands On Children’s Museum, OlympiaOctober 22 – 31, 9-4PMDress up in your favorite costumes and bring your little ghosts, dinos, superheroes, and princesses to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired fun and exciting activities without the fright.Activities vary depending on the day of the week and may be added […]

Trick or Treat in the Harbor October 31, 3 – 6pmEnjoy Trick or Treating on the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront. Many generous downtown merchants will have candy for Trick or Treaters from 3pm – 6m on Thursday, October 31st, Halloween.Activities Include:– A “spooktacular” surprise by Harbor Dance at 4:30 and 5pm in front of Skansie Park!n– […]

Tacoma Nature Center Stewardship Volunteer Work PartyNov 4, 9am-noonHelp us care for the park by participating in a work party held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Stewardship volunteers help maintain the trails and grounds. Tasks include trimming vegetation, planting, removing non-native species and maintaining planting beds and gardens. Picking up litter […]

Gobblefest in Kirtklandsupporting Northwest HarvestNovember 4 – Eagles Club Kirkland – 258 Central Way – 425.822.2681November 5 – The Lime – 8544 122nd Ave NE, Kirkland – 425.827.3336Musical Showcase and fundraiser for Northwest Harvest.  No cover.  Donations encouraged.

Saturday, November 5Veterans Parade & ObservanceParade at 11am | Main Street in downtown AuburnOne of the largest Veterans Parade west of the Mississippi, the parade proceeds west on Main Street from E Street SE to A Street NW in Auburn. It includes a fly-over, marching bands, honor guards, military marching units and vehicles, veterans units, […]

Metro Parks Tacoma Heritage Skills Workshop:  Cider and MoreNovember 5, 1 – 4pmHeritage Skills Workshops preserve traditional skills through instruction, demonstration, and experiential learning. Register now for this heritage skills workshop to learn skills of Cider Making. Cider, Cyser, Melomel, Pymot, Braggot, Mead, there is not a fruit, root, flower or plant that has not […]

 BRAVO Performing Arts, Auburn, Presents Good CoNovember 5, 7:30pmAdult: $25nStudent/Senior: $22Traversing Funk, Pop, Electro Swing, and everything danceable, Good Co is the soundtrack for your next dance party. Coming straight out of the Jazz Age, Good Co is bringing a growling speakeasy sound with an added dash of the electronic funk so desperately needed in […]

SAINT MARTIN’S GALANovember 5Saint Martin’s University, Laceystmartin.edunJoin us for a black-tie, gourmet evening that includes an exquisite dinner, cooking demos and a live auction benefiting Saint Martin’s student scholarships.