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 […]

Proctor Open Streets Events SeriesSaturdaysLa Paloma Expansion:    August 10 & 24, 9am – 2pm.  Artisan and vintage booths with BIPOC and youth venders. N 28th St, between N Proctor St & N Madison St.Proctor Food Fest:  August 25, noon – 4pm. Food trucks, live entertainment, and local vendors. N 27th St, between N Proctor […]

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 […]

50+ Social: Rainiers Game DayAugust 13, 10:30am – 3pmJoin us for a small group trip to Cheney Stadium in Tacoma for a Tacoma Rainiers baseball game. Enjoy a ballpark meal and cheer on the team!Depart from Eastside community Center, 1721 S 66th St, Tacoma, Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave NE, TacomaRegister:  50+ Field Trips […]

2024 Southwest Washington Fair:  Red, White & MooAugust 13 – 18Tues-Thurs: 10am-10pmFri-Sat: 10am-11pmSun: 10am-7pmOpening Ceremony: Tues 11:00 AMRodeo: Wed & Thurs 7:00 PMSW Jr Livestock Sale: Fri 6:00 PMMonster Truck Rally: Sat 1:00 & 6:30 PMJoin us at the Friendly Fair where we showcase our agricultural heritage and the accomplishments of our community! Enjoy food, […]

Cruise-In at America’s Car MuseumAugust 15, 5 – 7pm, Plaza opens at 4pm for parkingBring your ride, tell your car club and enjoy fun for the whole family.  All makes and models of collector cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome.  Enjoy food, music and the awarding of the People’s Choice winner.Theme:  ConvertiblesLeMay America’s Car Museum […]

Harlequin’s 2024-2025 Season Announcement & GalaAugust 17, 6pmEnjoy a Champagne Reception, passed hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar offering beer, wine, and soft drinks. Entertainment will include live music and a silent auction.Then at 7:00 PM partygoers will enter the theater, where Producing Artistic Director Aaron Lamb will present Harlequin’s exciting 2025 season.State Theater202 4th […]

Summer Sip & StrollAugust 17, 4 – 8pm, check-in begins 2pmStroll through Downtown Sumner shops while enjoying sips of wine, beer, cider, and more! Our biggest sip event yet.Downtown Sumner Main StreetSumner Sip and Stroll – Summertime – Sumner Main Street Association