Today's Magazine for Artful Living
Lakewood SummerFESTJuly 20, 11am – 10pmFree and Free ParkingSummerFEST has it all: food trucks, beer garden, live music, fire dancers, a pop-up skate park, car show, balloon glow, drone show, and interactive sports and arts for all ages.City of LakewoodFort Steilacoom Park8714 87th Avenue SW, Lakewood253.983.7887, Nearcation.com/summerfest
Community Liter CleanupJuly 20, 9am – noon, and every 3rd SaturdayVolunteers are needed clean up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park.All necessary tools and supplies will be provided.Community Litter Cleanup – Metro Parks Tacoma
Owl Together Now – 1 Mile & 3 Mile Family RunJuly 20, 7 – 9pmAges 6+1 Mile evening event stays within Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and includes a scavenger hunt.3 Mile evening event will take place at Point Defiance racing through 5-mile drive and finishing up through the Point Defiance Zoo!This course is stroller […]
Lakewood SummerFEST 11am - 10pm • Free Family Fun • Saturday July 19, 2025 Free and Free Parking Lakewood’s SummerFEST 2025 is the South Sound's not-to-be-missed summer celebration with something fun for everyone. SummerFEST has it all: food trucks, beer gardens, live music, fire dancers, a pop-up skate park, a car show, a balloon glow, a […]
Peninsula Art League’s 38th Annual Summer Art FestivalJuly 20, 10am – 6pm & July 21, 10am – 4pmFree & Free Shuttle from Gig Harbor High SchoolEnjoy a day of Art in the Park with 1,500 juried artists, food trucks, face painting, kids hands on art projects, beer garden, music and more.Sehmel Homestead Park10123 78th Ave […]
Slug FestJuly 20 – 21, 10am – 4pmIt’s the most unusual Northwest Festival ever – a celebration of slugs. Learn to see the world through a slug’s perspective, craft and wear your own tentacles to become a slug, participate in human slug races, and more.Northwest Trek Wildlife Park11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonvillenwtrek.org
Dance Theater Northwest’s 8th Annual Teddy Bear PicnicJuly 21, 1 – 4pmCelebrate all things teddy bear with dancing bears, the Teddy Bear March, and live tunes. Enjoy crafts, storytelling, Teddy Bear yoga, and more. End the day with the Parade of Bears. A free, fun-filled event for all ages.Curan Apple Orchard4009 Curran Ln W, University […]
Art on the Ave FestivalJuly 21, noon – 7pmThe festival transforms 6th Avenue between Alder and State streets into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community. Produced by the 6th Ave Business District, this year’s festival promises an exciting lineup of performances across multiple stages, diverse food options, and engaging activities for all ages.artontheave.org
Fusion Music FestivalJuly 21, 11am – 7pmFreeFrom multicultural performances to lively entertainment, the Fusion Music Festival invites attendees to dance to the beat of unity and inclusion. Indulge in delicious cuisine from around the world, explore vibrant craft vendors offering unique creations, and experience the rich traditions of our community firsthand.Pioneer Park Pavilion330 S Meridian, […]
Remembering our Roots Forest Immersion First & Third Sundays Year-round, 10 – 11:30am 14+ Forest Immersion is an intentionally slow-paced experience that helps participants break from their daily stress and rejuvenate their whole selves. Join Ybarra, a trained forest therapy guide, who will introduce a series of thoughtful prompts that encourage meaningful observation and connection […]
Centralia Block PartyJuly 24, 6 – 8pmEnjoy Christmas in July in downtown Centralia.downtowncentralia.orgBlock Party — Centralia Downtown Association (downtowncentralia.org)
4th Annual HootenannyJuly 25, 3 – 5pmEnjoy an array of exciting activities designed to engage and entertain Thurston County’s private sector and elected leaders.Expect a delightful BBQ feast provided by South Sound Dickerson BBQ and live music from the talented Briarfinch. From dunk tanks to hippity-hop races, and perhaps even an entirely fresh and outrageous […]