Eastside Farmers MarketJune 2 – August 25, FridaysNew to Stewart Heights Park, enjoy Friday nights shopping local produce, artisan crafts and more.MetroParks Tacoma Stewart Heights Park – near tennis courts and pool5715 Regionald Guiterrez Ln, Tacomatacomafarmrsmarket.com  

Mariachi MexicoAugust 25, 6 – 7pmThis is a free, all-ages music event. Enjoy classic mariachi tunes and learn about the history of this important musical tradition. The concert is presented by Arbutus Folk School and Northwest Heritage Resources.Olympia Family Theater612 4th Ave E, Olympiaolyft.org

West Side Wake Up; Business News & NetworkingAugust 25, 8:30-9:30amA quarterly networking event sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. This quarter’s focus is on businesses located on Tacoma’s West Side. Convene, connect, and consider business issues relevant to you and your neighbors.Register online:https://business.tacomachamber.org/events/details/west-side-wakeup-18736?calendarMonth=2023-08-01Boathouse 199001 S 19th St, Tacomatacomchamber.org

Hands on Children’s Museum Summer Splash GalaAugust 25, 6 – 10pmEnjoy a night of dining and dancing under the twinkle lights to support museum access for all children.21+, beachy-chic attireHands on Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympiahocm.org/events360.956.0818, ext 151 or jolsen@hocm.org 

South Sound Block PartyAugust 25, 3 – 10:30pm & 26,1-10:30pmEnjoy this South Sound music festival with more than 15 live bands, local vendors, and food + drink offerings.Northpoint, Port of OlympiaOlympia Ave NE, Olympiasouthsoundblockparty.com

25th Annual Polynesian LuauAugust 26, 3 – 6pmThe Annual Polynesian Luau is a fundraiser held at the beautiful park grounds next to the Asia Pacific Cultural Center building.  This event features a delicious feast, live music, vendors, and traditional dances from the Pacific Islands including Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa and Guam.Asia Pacific […]

Home Buying ClassAugust 26, 10am -12pmWondering how to make home-buying affordable and win a house?! You have found the solution. Register today for this FREE online or in-person class.Federal Way Keller Williams33434 8th Ave S Ste 103, Federal Way253.449.8088Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-buying-class-tickets-607891528927?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

45th LeMay Annual ShowAugust 26, 9am – 3pmCelebrate the splendor of classic vehicles and automotive history at our cornerstone 45th annual event. Enjoy the amazing LeMay Collections at Marymount. Visitors can also marvel at our other collections such as vintage dolls, exquisite salt & pepper shakers, outboard motors, vintage signs, hose nozzles, and antique gas […]

Blue Star Mothers Annual Smoke OffAugust 26, 4pmSupport your Blue Star Chapter and see your local Military Branches compete to win the honor of best smoked brisket and chicken.  Local military recruiters will compete along with music, a raffle, bake sale and more.Port Orchard Armory1950 Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard Visit their Facebook page or email

Relaunch of Thunderbird # 1August 26, 3 -5 pmAfter being lovingly restored by our preservation volunteers, and particularly volunteer Dave Federighi, Thunderbird # 1 is getting ready to go back in the water. It’s been 65 years since this boat launched a new international class. We are very excited to partner with the Gig Harbor […]

Winery 19th Anniversary PartyAugust 26, 3 – 8pmAdvance Tickets $45 per personPrice includes 2 bands, appetizers and dinner.Medicine Creek Winery947 Old Pacific Hwy SE, Olympiawww.medicinecreekwinery.com360.701.6284

Summer Splash! GalaAugust 26Alfresco Fun! Join us under the twinkle lights for an evening of fundraising to support our free and reduced Access Programs.Hands on Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St, Olympia360.956.0818 | hocm.org