15th Annual Native American Art ExhibitionNovember 12 – December 8Opening Reception November 17, 6 – 7:30pmHonoring the Hazel Pete Legacy: Chehalis Basketry is a themed exhibition highlighting traditional and contemporary basketry woven by the Hazel Pete Family. The exhibition includes coil and woven basketry types, a cattail mat lean-to, cedar clothing, storage baskets, storyteller doll […]

Tacoma Holiday CrawlNovember 28 – December 9Celebrate the 8th annual Holiday Haul Crawl in Downtown Tacoma! Dash downtown to enjoy fun events for all ages, festive giveaways, holiday photo-ops, and more.Free horse-drawn carriage rides and holiday shopping.Downtown TacomaHoliday Haul Crawl in Downtown Tacoma

Classical Tuesdays Wine & Song BenefitDecember 5, 7pm       Help keep Classical Tuesdays free concert series vibrant with a songs & wine reception.$30 donation. All ages welcome.Connelly Law Offices     2301 N 30th St, Tacoma http://classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com         

Canadian Brass: Making Spirits BrightDecember 6, 7:30pmThe Kings of Brass are ready to make the holiday season merry and bright with Making Spirits Bright. This quintet never fails to delight with their winning combination of fabulous sound, engaging wit, popular programming, and top-notch showmanship. Making Spirits Bright includes original arrangements and signature takes on beloved […]

History After Hours: End of the LineDecember 7, 7 – 9pmTravel back in time to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Northern Pacific Railroad in Tacoma. Embark with Washington State History Museum to explore why the City of Destiny was named as the terminus for the Northern Pacific Railroad and consider the legacy of this […]

St Lucia FestivalDecember 8, 5:30-7:30 pmCelebrate Gig Harbor’s Scandinavian heritage at Harbor History Museum’s 8th Annual Light Up the Night: St. Lucia Festival. Crafts, games, and traditional Scandinavian snacks are the star at this family-friendly event. $5 admission per child aged 3 years and up. Harbor History Museum members and their families get in FREE. […]

City of Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree LightingDecember 9, 4 – 5:30pm Line Gravelly Lake Drive and Main Street in Lakewood Towne Center to cheer on your friends, family, neighbors and local businesses in the annual Holiday Parade of Lights. Enjoy holiday music, visit with Santa and help the City of Lakewood countdown to […]

A Very Merry MarketDecember 9, 2 – 8pmTacoma Arts Live and Black Night Market present A Very Merry Market. This event is free and open to the public and features festive performances, shopping with 80 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)-owned businesses, and photos with Black Santa.Tacoma Armory1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacomatacomaartslive.org

Lighted Tractor ParadeDecember 9, 6pmDowntown CentraliaJoin us for our 14th annual Lighted Tractor Parade.  An award-winning event that you and your loved ones won’t want to miss!www.downtowncentralia.org360.345.1040

Davina and the VagabondsDecember 9, 7:30pmCelebrate the season with a sassy holiday concert that blends blues, swing, and New Orleans Jazz. With a new spin on an old sound, Davina and The Vagabonds have created quite a stir on the international music scene with their high-energy live shows.Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center31510 Pete […]

 Brass Choir Ho Ho:  Student Orchestras of Greater OlympiaDecember 9, 2pmEnjoy a fun show of traditional and not-so-traditional holiday brass music great for the whole family, including stories, guest soloists, and an audience sing-along.Westminster Presbyterian Church1925 Boulevard Rd SE, Olympia360.352.1438, studentorchestras.org 

Swan Creek Salmon SaturdaysDecember 2 & 9, noon – 2pmFreeCelebrate the return of salmon to our creeks and waterways. Learn about salmon habitat and conservation. Meet at the Pioneer Way entrance to Swan Creek Park, 2820 Pioneer Way E. (Map It)Swan Creek ParkSalmon Saturdays 2023 – Metro Parks Tacoma