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 

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 […]

Tacoma Pride FestivalJuly 13, noon – 6pmFree.  All Ages WelcomeCelebrate the LGBTQIA+ community of the South Puget Sound with pride. Enjoy food, entertainment and the Museum of Glass Gift Shop featuring this year’s pride collection.Downtown TacomaPacific Ave between 9th and 7tMain Stage at Fireman’s ParkTacoma Pride Festival – Tacoma Pride Festival is a celebration of […]

Summer Nights at the Port Summer Concert SeriesJuly 13, 6pmFree.Bring your blankets and enjoy an evening of live music, beer garden and food vendors.Featured Bands:June 22 – Switchback NWJune 29 – Queen MotherJuly 13 – Gimme ShelterPort of Olympia’s Northpoint1210 Marine Dr NE, OlympiaSummer Nights at the Port (portolympia.com)  

Dragon Hunt at the Tenino Arts Creative MarketJuly 13, 10am – 3pmCome join the fun and hunt for Dragons at the Tenino Arts Creative Market 2nd Saturday Street Fair. This scavenger hunt activity yields prizes for all finders. Held in the downtown Tenino Creative District across from the Farmer’s Market, the creative market street fair […]

Uptown Summer SipsJuly 13, noon – 5pm21+Think wine or beer festival – but more! Summer Sips brings locally crafted sips to the masses, replete with amazing live music throughout the day. Whether you’re into cider, beer, wine, spirits, or softer options, Summer Sips is the 1-stop taste n’ shop event of the season.Enjoy live music […]

Sharks & Rays WeekendJuly 13 & 14Sharks and rays need our help. Join us in the Tropical Reef Aquarium’s Outer Reef to learn about how important coral reefs are as habitats for sharks and rays, and for a healthy ocean ecosystem.Witness shark feedings and learn about the sharks and rays and how you can help.Point […]

Summer Block Party July 14, 1 – 4pmFree.Summer is here and the time is right to meet at Eastside Community Center in Tacoma and celebrate all that the neighborhood has to offer! Enjoy a free BBQ picnic with arts and crafts, bouncy houses, lawn games, live entertainment and more.Eastside Community Center1721 E 56th St, TacomaSummer Block […]