WA 529 Basics WebinarAugust 8, noon – 12:30pmLearn how the Washington 529 College Savings Plans help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses. This 30-minute webinar will guide you through the details of the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Q&A is provided to help you get […]

Fill the BusNow through August 15Drop your donation of new school supplies, backpacks, lunch boxes and more.Team Red Real Estate Offices33434 8th Ave S, STE 103, Federal Way253.449.8088 or email  (customercare@goteamred.com) to learn more about specific items needed.

Cruise-In Car ShowAugust 10, 5 – 7pmThemed car shows on the plaza at Americas Car Museum.LeMay Americas Car Museum2702 D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org 

Uptown Summer Concert SeriesJuly 6 – Aug 10, Thursdays, 6pm – 8pmJoin us for the annual Summer Concert Series at Uptown. Free live local music for all to enjoy!Gig Harbor Uptown PavilionPt Fosdick, Gig Harbor253.851.4557, uptowngigharbor.com

Pierce County FairAugust 10 – 13, 10 am – 9:30pm Thur-Sat, 10am – 6pm SunExperience the Magic!  Entertainment, Animals, Youth Circus, Food and more!Pierce County Fairgrounds21606 Meridian E, Graham253.847.4754 |piercecountyfair.com

Almost 5K Poker Fun RunAugust 11, 7 – 8:30pmIn-person fun run perfect for all ages.Register in advance or on race day.Les Gove Park910 9th St SE, Auburnauburnwa.gov

ShowCase Magazine’s Best of 2023August 11, 5:30 – 8pmThe votes are in and you can find the top nominees featured in our highest read publication, The Best of 2023. Join the party with our business communities to nosh, enjoy classic cars and celebrate with our honorees.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacomashowcasemedialive.com

School Supplies DriveAugust 11, 6am – 6pmTo help every local child go back to school with the supplies they need to succeed, KXXO Mixx 96 in partnership with the Little Red Schoolhouse Project,is holding a School Supplies and Cash Drive.Donating is easy! Either make a monetary donation online anytime at www.KXXO.com or, the day of August 11, […]

 Tacoma in Seattle 2-Day Pop-up Art ExhibitionAugust 11, 5 – 9pm and August 12, 12 – 4pmTacoma fine artists, Amy Lewis, Lydia Jewel Gerard, Erika Norris, Lourdes Jackson, Ashley Laufer, Mike Murphy, Sarah Demass, Annika Smith, Jared Michaels and Dierdre Patterson.River Event Space1927 3rd Ave, Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhoodamylewisfineart.com

Sound Wave Music FestivalAugust 11 – 13August 12, Brew Five Three Beer Festival, 2 – 8pm, 21+ valid ID required. Enjoy beer and cider tastings with 40+ Northwest vendors, live music, and food trucks at this summer partyAugust 13 – Smash Mouth & Spin Doctors, 5:30pm – Smash Mouth epitomizes 90s pop rock with its groovy […]

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 annual summer celebration. Regular admission tickets include six tasting tokens and tasting glass.Presented by Tacoma Arts Live21+Chambers Bay Regional Park6320 Grandview Dr W, University Placetacomaartslive.org/events 

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, connect with visitors, and encourage a love for nature.Beginners and advanced gardeners welcome!Plan to meet in the Lodge parking lot.Tools and Training will be provided. […]