October is Tacoma Arts Month, with 31 days of classes, workshops, performances, exhibitions and more. October is brimming with arts and culture programs and there is something for everyone to enjoy: Music, dance and theater performances; visual art exhibits; literary readings; lectures;nworkshops; film screenings and cultural events. All you have to do is choose what […]

Tacoma Little Theatre’s ‘OFF THE SHELF’ presentsAMONG MANY WORLDS October 27, 7:30pmTacoma Little Theatre’s Off the Shelf program is excited to present a brand-new work, Among Many Worlds: A Musical Theater Triple Feature. Among Many Worlds is directed by Chris Serface, Deanna Martinez, and Nick Fitzgerald, with musical direction by Daniel J. F. Wolfert.Triple 25-minute features:WHAT […]

Giant Pumpkin Carving at Uptown10am-4:30pm4701 Pt. Fosdick Dr., Gig Harbor, 253.851.4557, uptowngigharbor.com

Garden Tour:  Savage Garden at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium GardensOctober 28, 10amJoin a member of the zoo’s horticultural team to learn about thorns, spikes, and zig-zagging stems, Oh My! Find all the eerie plants surrounding the zoo and hear tips from the team.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma5400 N Pearl Stpdza.org, metroparkstacoma.org/event

Jacobsen Professional Arts Series presents Maria SampenFaculty RecitalOctober 28, 7:30pmSchneebeck Concert Hall, University of Puget SoundMusic for violin old favorites and new gems.pugetsound.edu/jacobson253.879.3741

Tacoma Arts Live Presents an Evening with Lyle Lovette & John HiattOctober 28, 7:30pmTwo of America’s most prolific songwriters of any generation—Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt—return to Tacoma to share their unique blend of musical artistryPantages Theatre901 Broadway, Tacoma253.851.4557, tacomaartslive.org

Halloween at all South Sound YMCA LocationsOlympia and Shelton253.753.6576, southsoundymca.org

Saturday, October 29Halloween Harvest Festival &nLes Gove Park Trunk-or-TreatnLes Gove Park | 1-5 pmThis fun-filled fall afternoon will include games, crafts, face painting, scary cookies, cauldrons of punch. Be sure to check out the Trunk-or-Treat around the trail at Les Gove Park. Your little goblin will not want to miss this event! Bring a can […]

A Night at The Movies Costume Concert with the Tacoma Youth Symphony, Tacoma Junior Youth Symphony, Tacoma Wind and String Philharmonic and Tacoma String SymphonyOctober 29, 7pmTacoma Youth Symphony (TYS) opens its 60th season with the 16th annual A Night at the Movies Cosyume Concert. TYS musicians play music from popular movies while dressed in […]

Grit City Costume PaddleOctober 29, 12:45pm(Age 8+) Would you like to participate in the Grit City Costume Paddle but don’t have a kayak to get out on the water? Head out with Metro Parks’ experienced kayak leaders to take part in this fun activity hosted by Tacoma Ocean Fest.Please meet on the south end of the Foss […]

Fall Fashion Gala & Auction by designer Undeniable BajinyaSaturday, October 29, 2022, 5:00pm to 8:00pmThis exclusive event will feature one-of-a-kind high-end fashion designs by Undeniable Bajinya, a live auction, and culturally-inspired food & beverages.20% of proceeds from this event will be gifted to Sisters of the Good Shepherd in support of persons displaced by the […]

Dia de Los MuertosHosted by the Calavera CollectiveOctober 29, 11:30am – 7pm11:30am – Procession, Swan Creek Park, 3997 E Roosevelt, Tacoma1pm – Celebration – Eastside Communty Center, 1721 E 56th St, TacomaDia de los Muertos honors and celebrates our loved ones who are no longer with us. This year’s theme is, “Like the water flows, […]