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

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 […]

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 – […]

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) […]

Saturday Cruz-Ins at Sunrise VillageSaturdays June 1 – August 17Free.  Drop-in.Recommended donation to the Angel One Foundation.Bring your classic cars to Sunrise Village for Summer Saturday Cruz-Ins.NE Parking Lot behind LA FitnessSaturday Cruz-Ins at Sunrise Village — Sunrise Village (mysunrisevillage.com)

Summer Bashes & Movies at Tacoma Metro Parks and FacilitiesAugust 10:  Center at NorpointAugust 17:  Stewart Heights ParkAugust 23:  STAR CenterFree.  Activities begin at 2 pm and movie begins at dusk.Pack your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs and head to the park for a free outdoor movie for the whole family. Seating is on the […]

The Billy Frank Jr Statue ProjectJuly 13 – August 25View a half scale model of the Billy Frank Jr Statue to be installed at the Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. Billy Frank, Jr., a Nisqually Tribel elder, played a significant role during the Fish Wars and afterward in fisheries management and environmental stewardship, notably around the […]

Veterans Art Center at Lakewold GardensOngoingVeterans Painting GroupnSecond and Fourth Sundays of the month, 11am-1pmnGroup painting sessions with veteran and artist Charles Burt designed to empower veterans by providing art instruction in a peaceful garden setting while creating connections with other veterans in the art community. Artists of all levels are welcome; all supplies are provided.Sound Vet […]

55+ Senior Driving WorkshopAugust 12, 8 – 3:30pmOpen to the Public. $20Get your hot lunch here between 11:45 and 12:15. Join Gerry Apple in this interactive workshop covering topics such as texting, driving in bad weather, handling emergencies, freeways, reference points, and more. After attending, you may qualify for a 5 – 10% discount on […]

Soft Power Exhibit & Film SeriesExhibit:  Now through September 1Film Series Filament:  August 1 & August 22, 6 – 8pmThe textile-based works in Soft Power are declarations:  potent expressions of care, rebuke, resistance and resilience.  These soft manifestations of cultural heritage – the natural, tangible and intangible- amplify personal narrative and social criticism through process […]

Washington State History Museum is a 2024 Blue Star MuseumMay 18 – September 2Active duty military members and their families can receive free admission at the museum all summer long.Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating […]