Noon Year’s Eve Party 2023December 31, 10am – 4pmRing in the new year early at the Hands On Children’s Museum. Noon Year’s Eve Party with a family countdown, photo booth, Times-Square style ball drop, and bubble dance party every hour starting at 10am.Experience the enchanting Winter Wonder Faire and discover the magical Fairy Hollow where […]

Olympia Symphony Performs John Williams Movie Music and Afterhours CelebrationDecember 31, 3 & 7pmRing in the New Year with family & friends and enjoy the sounds from Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and Star Wars movies. Dress as your favorite movie character for an unforgettable symphonic experience!“It’s Midnight Somewhere” After-Party – 9pmParty with the […]

Polar Bear PlungeJanuary 1, 11:30am Adult Only, 12:30pm Cub & Family (ages 10 and younger)$10 + taxKick off the new year by plunging into Puget Sound. Warm beverages will be available at the event!Costumes are welcome and encouranged but not required.Shoes/foot protection highly recommended.Day-of registration will be available (cash not accepted).For the safety of participants, […]

First Day Hikes at Washington State ParksJanuary 1 – Free DayRing in the New Year with Washington State Parks! First Day Hikes offer an experience for everyone to get outside and enjoy our beautiful state parks.Participate in ranger and staff-led hikes, bike rides, snowshoe excursions and more offered at 40+ parks on New Year’s Day. […]

Wonder: Winter Flower ShowDecember 2 – January 7, 10am – 3pmW W Seymour Conservatory highlights the beauty of the seasons with four distinctive displays each year. As we plan each show, we think of a theme that reminds us to breathe in magical moments when we come across them, and to remind ourselves to appreciate […]

Puyallup Home ShowJanuary 5 – 7, Friday & Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 5pmExperience the all-indoor event designed for homeowners new and old in all stages of remodeling and landscaping. Includes hundreds of exhibits with product demonstrations to enhance a wide variety of interests. Complimentary parking.Washington State Fairgrounds & Event Center Showplex110 9th […]

The Velveteen RabbitDecember 8 – 24 & January 5 – 7, Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 3pmWritten by Thomas Olson, and based on the story by Margery WilliamsnDirected by Victor VelazquezA boy receives a stuffed rabbit as a Christmas gift and comes to love him. When the boy becomes sick, the rabbit gives him love and makes the […]

Tacoma Wedding ShowJanuary 6 & 7Find all of the resources that you need to plan your wedding from flowers and party décor rentals to venues and photographers, all located in and/or servicing the South Sound region including South King, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, and beyond.Greater Tacoma Convention Center1500 Commerce St, TacomaHome | Tacoma Wedding Show (thetacomaweddingshow.com)

Auditions: Stinky Cheese & Other Fairly Stupid TalesJanuary 6, noon & 8, 6pm10+Prepare a 2-3 minute fairytale – can be an existing fairytale or write your own! Please limit your fairytale to 3 minutes max. Cold readings and singing auditions will follow.Performance dates:  March 1 – 17Western Washington Center for the Artswwca.us 

Coffee with the BirdsJanuary 7, 9 – 11amFreeJoin Metro Parks Tacoma naturalists for coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Point Defiance Park, followed by a bird walk. Sharpen your bird watching skills and socialize with other birders.Bring binoculars and weather appropriate attireCoffee is complimentary, please bring your own coffee mug. […]

Zoo Guide Applications Now OpenApplications are now open for high school students to become summer Zoo Guide volunteers at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. As a Zoo Guide, students will educate guests about the zoo and aquarium’s animals and important conservation and environmental issues.Applications available at:  High school volunteer at Point Defiance Zoo: camps, zoo […]

Tacoma Light TrailDecember 31 – January 14, 5 – 9pmDecember 31 Light ParadeIt’s all FREE, walkable/drivable and perfect to light up the darkest winter nights. Enjoy the New Year’s Eve Light Parade featuring a fire-breathing dragon and light up the darkest of the years’ nights. Live music, circus acts, dance, light art in Tollefson Plaza […]