National Night OutAugust 9, 3 – 8pmEnjoy hot dogs and hamburgers, indoor and outdoor family activities, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, vendors, community partner booths and much more at this free community event.People’s Community Center1602 Martin Luther King Jr Way, TacomaNational Night Out – Metro Parks Tacoma 

School Supplies & Cash DriveAugust 9, 6am – 6pmIn partnership with The Little Red Schoolhouse, Mix 96.1 is hosting a school supplies and cash drive to equip students with the supplies they need to kick-off the new school year.Drop off school supplies such as calculators, smaller backpacks, or cash to buy school supplies in bulk to […]

ShowCase Magazine’s Best of 2024 Awards CelebrationAugust 9, 5:30 – 8:30pmShowCase Magazine hosts our annual dinner and awards celebration. During the event, nominees and finalists are announced and everyone is celebrated. Come ready to mingle and nosh, while taking in the amazing Japanese classic car collections on display.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, TacomaShowCase […]

Sound & Sky ConcertsAugust 9 – 11Three days of music overlooking Puget Sound.Chambers Creek Regional Park6320 Grandview, University Placetacomaartslive.org

Tacoma Beer WeekAugust 9 – 18Enjoy more than 30 events at venues throughout the region showcasing beer, cider, food, and community while celebrating the rich history of brewing within the area. This year features a special collaboration utilizing Almond Roca, in conjunction with Brown & Haley and SiG Brewing Co. Deal with Destiny, a cream ale, […]

Brew Five ThreeAugust 10, noon – 5pm21+Brew Five Three is the South Sound’s premiere craft beer, cider and music festival.  The event features more than 30+ breweries pouring beer, cider and mead, live entertainment and local food vendors. Enjoy the day and stay for the Sound & Sky Summer Concert. Sponsored by Obee Credit Union.Chambers […]

Centralia Founders DayAugust 10, 3 – 8pmCelebrate Centralia’s founding father, George Washington.Activities and fun for the whole family.Downtown CentraliaFounder’s Day — Centralia Downtown Association (downtowncentralia.org) 

Glass Fest NorthwestAugust 10, 10am – 5pmFreeGlass Fest Northwest puts art and the Pacific Northwest center-stage by bringing together local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, and hands-on activities. Enjoy artist booths, food vendors, music, and more on the Museum Plaza, and explore exhibitions and installations in the Museum with FREE admission […]

IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native FestivalAugust 10, 10am – 5pmEnjoy shopping among and talking with artist vendors, listening to Native music, watching dynamic cultural dance, making art, exploring exhibitions, and more.A collaboration of:Tacoma Art Museum, tam.orgMuseum of Glass, mog.orgWashington History Museum, washingtonhistory.org

Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Festival – A Tribute to WoodstockAugust 10, noon – 9pmEnjoy the Pacific Northwest’s greatest rock and blues bands, food trucks, beer & wine and local vendors.All Proceeds benefit the Permission to Dream Foundation (PTSD) and help those with PTSD.Gig Harbor Sportsmans Club9721 Burnham Dr, Gig HarborFor more info: 2024 Festival – […]

Tenino Creative Arts Market:  Color your WorldAugust 10, 10am – 3pm, Second SaturdaysJoin our Chalk Art Street party at the Tenino Arts Creative Market and help finish the Tenino street mural or draw your own. Held in the downtown Tenino Creative District across from the Farmer’s Market, the creative market street fair provides opportunity to […]

Brigade EncampmentAugust 10 – 11, 11am – 5pmStep back in time to 1855 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s annual Brigade Encampment. This event recreates the bustle and excitement of the historic visit of fur traders to Fort Nisqually in 1855.Witness the arrival of the brigade (the convoy that delivered a year’s worth of furs) […]