Events

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 

Tumwater Artesian BrewfestAugust 17, 1 – 8pmEnjoy over 40 Pacific NW craft breweries, cider and spirits, tons of games like giant Jenga, cornhole and popular stein holding competitions as well as food vendors.The Tumwater Artesian Brewfest is hosted by the City of Tumwater, the Tumwater Downtown Association and sponsored by other local businesses.Tumwater Valley Golf […]

Pink at the ParkAugust 18, 1:35pmPink at the Park is Tacoma Rainiers baseball with activities aimed at raising breast health awareness. The event also serves as a platform to honor survivors and warriors, while raising funds to support patients in need of financial assistance.Cheney Stadium2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma2024 Pink at the Park with the […]

Tiptoe through the Tidepools at Titlow BeachAugust 18, 9am – 12pmTiptoe through the Tidepools is free and open to all ages with no registration required. More information is available on the Tacoma Nature Center’s website at TacomaNatureCenter.com.Titlow Beach Park8425 6th Ave, TacomaLow Tide Beach Walks – Metro Parks Tacoma

Explore the Shore at Owen BeachAugust 19, 10:30am – 12:30pm  Explore the Shore is a free event recommended for ages 5 and up. On-site registration opens 10 minutes before the event start time. Meet at the event tent on the beach near the Owen Beach parking lot in Point Defiance Park. More information can be […]

Homespun Happy HourAugust 22, 6 – 9pm21+Enjoy this series of evenings to “make and take” 19th century crafts. This is a chance to try your hand at tin-smithing, tatting (lace-making), embroidery, leatherwork, games and more! There will be a cash bar, food sampling, and live music from the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Music Guild.Fort […]

Throwback SummerfestAugust 23, 7pmWynn Records presents Throwback Summer Festival featuring live performances by Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and actress KeyshianCole and Grammy nominated rapper The Game. Throwback Summer Festival will also include performances by Boosie, Plies, and Too $hort.Tickets at ticketmaster.com or at the Tacoma Dome Heritage Bank box office.Tacoma Dome2727E D St, Tacoma

Long Table Dinner& AuctionAugust 23Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma253.404.3651 thezoosociety.org 

South Sound Block PartyAugust 23 – 24Enjoy this annual summer celebration with entertainment, food and more.Port of Olympia911 Washington St, Olympialoveolydowntown.com/events

Much Ado About NothingAugust 23 -24, 6pmThis abridged version of one of the most revered classical comedies is not your standard Shakespeare; rather, the mood is light, fun and a bit zany! The family-friendly performance features Theater Artists Olympia, a small troupe of just nine actors who will portray the numerous roles, sometimes donning a […]

Drive Out Cancer Golf ClassicAugust 24Mark your calendar and begin putting together your team for a full day of activities, including 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes, a cocktail reception and dinner. In its first two years, the event has raised some $321,000 to support the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle in its […]