International Raccoon Appreciation Day CelebrationOctober 1, 1 – 3pmJoin us as we pay tribute to the masked marvels of the animal kingdom and celebrate International Raccoon Appreciation Day at Owen Beach! On this special day, we gather to honor these mischievous masked bandits of the animal kingdom. Our park guides will be located at Owen […]

Wigged Out RideOctober 1A riding event to benefit Franciscan Breast Cancer. 70 motorcycles took part last year and more will come this year. The Ride will start from LeMay – America’s Car Museum and heads to the Pavilion in Uptown Gig Harbor. For more information www.facebook.com/wiggedoutrideLeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, TacomaUptown Gig Harbor […]

Avenged Sevenfold: Life Is But A Dream… North American Tour Pt. 2October 2, 6:30pmPrepare yourself for an unforgettable rock experience with Avenged Sevenfold, featuring Falling in Reverse and Kim Dracula.Tacoma Dome2727 E D St, Tacoma253.272.3663, tacomadome.org/events/detail/avenged-sevenfold-20

Utopian GardenNow through October 8Visitors of all ages take a journey into the fantastical dreamscape of Utopian Garden, a participatory experience that makes connections with science, art, and nature. Projected light patterns and dynamic music fill the space while visitors interact with the landscape at different moments, such as catching seeds in bubbles that bloom […]

YG, Tyga, and SaweetieOctober 4Compton-native YG is a multi-platinum rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropistnwho has landed four consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200.Tacoma Dome2727E D St, Tacomatacomadome.org

40 Fingers Guitar QuartetOctober 6, 8pm40 Fingers is one of the new crossover phenomena acclaimed all over the world. They are a fabulous guitar quartet with each member possessing a strong musical history and a different background. They explore new sounds in the name of fingerpicking combined with their unique style, offering an amazing repertoire […]

Indigo Jazz BandOctober 6, 7 – 10pmEnjoy the beautiful setting of Medicine Creek Winery and hear the sounds of the Indigo Jazz Band fill the air.$10 cover charge, 21 +Medicine Creek Winery937 Old Pacific Hwy SE, OlympiaWinery & Wine Tasting in Olympia WA at Medicine Creek Winery

Jacobsen Professional Artists SeriesOctober 6, 7:30pmDawn Padula, mezzo –soprano; Jessica Hall, piano; Brian Smith, drums; and Rob Hutchinson, bass.University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events

Mindfulness WalkOctober 6, 1 – 2pmParticipants will be led through a series of mindfulness practices that cultivate present-moment awareness, awe and appreciation of plants and the natural world.Registration required. $5 Donation suggested.W.W. Seymour Conservatory316 South G St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Candlelight ToursOctober 6, 6 – 9:30pm & 7, 6 – 9pmCampfires and candlelight provide illumination for this outdoor evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Immerse yourself in the smells, sights and sounds of a fall evening at Fort Nisqually.Guests eavesdrop as more than a hundred historical interpreters bring to life the men, […]

Fall Arts WalkOctober 6 & 7Many downtown Olympia businesses and organizations transform their spaces into creative hubs filled with art, demonstrations, and performances. In the streets and sidewalks, you’ll find pop up performances and places to connect around almost every corner.Select locations Downton Olympiaartswalkoly.com

George Bizet’s CarmenOctober 6 – 8Experience the passion and drama of this iconic opera with the story of the fiercely independent Carmen.Tacoma OperaPantages Theatre901 Broadway, Tacomatacomaopera.org