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 

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 

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

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Petal Power: Open MicJuly 25, 5:30 – 7pmCome honor the resilience and creativity of the LGBTQIA community, with a particular focus on acknowledging the violence that disproportionately affects this community. For this event, we invite community members to share their voices and talents during our open mic night. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or simply […]

Perennial Pride at Tacoma Art MuseumJuly 25, 5 – 7pmFreeJoin the Museum in recognizing the Tacoma’s Pride Month with flower-themed activities.July 11:  Rooted in Pride – Flower making workshop.  Create flowers as symbols of beauty, growth, and resilience.July 18:  In Full Bloom Pride celebration. The main event featuring art vendors, live performances, and interactive installations.July 25:  […]

Family Nature Walks – Summer FunJuly 26, 10 – 11am, Swan Creek ParkFree.  Ages 3+.  Pre-registrationExplore Tacoma Parks during these naturalist-led walks. Discover the amazing plants and animals that live in these parks and how they adapt in the different seasons. Dress for the weather – walks will happen rain or shine. Participants must be […]