Summer Shark SpreeJuly 15 – August 26, weekends in July & AugustJawsome Shark Activities, Shark Tales & JawsReal shark tails and jaws from the WA Department of Fish & Wildlife will be on display at the Estuarium in addition to shark-focused crafts and activities.Puget Sound Estuarium309 State St, Olympiapugetsoundestuarium.org

Saturday Cruz-InsJune 3 – August 26, 5pm – duskWhether you’re a classic car owner, an enthusiast or both, come on down and enjoy a fun evening checking out the carsevery Saturday June through August.Sunrise Village10507 156th St, Puyallupmysunrisevillage.com

Kids Health & Safety FairAugust 20, 11am – 2pmThe Tacoma Police Department, in partnership with Metro Parks Tacoma, is hosting a FREE Kids Health & Safety Fair, providing resources and information to local youth.People’s Community Center1602 Martin Luther King Jr Way, TacomaTacoma Police Department 253.290.9238metroparkstacoma.org/event/kids-health-safety-fair/

Buy & Hold Investors ClassAugust 22, 7:30pmFree, online or in-personReady to invest, but don’t know where to start? Learn the basics before you jump into the market.Federal Way Keller Williams33434 8th Ave S, Ste 103253.449.8088Register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buy-hold-investors-class-tickets-608788110627?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Tooth Fairy Fly-InAugust 22, 8am – 3pmLumi, our Light Dental Studios Tooth Fairy, will be flying to an office near you!Kiddos who are scheduled for a cleaning and exam will get the chance to meet our real-life Tooth Fairy. There will be music, balloons, prizes and more.There is limited space, these appointments are on a […]

Summer Sounds at the ParkIan Ayers and the Soul PurposeAugust 22 – 29, Tuesdays 6 – 8pmJoin us by land or sea for the 2023 Summer Sounds Concert Series.Skansie Brothers ParkHarborview Dr, Gig Harborgigharborchamber.net/events

Kitsap County Fair & StampedeAugust 23 – 27Come join us for our 100th anniversary of wild family fun! Get excited for the rodeo, demolition derby, other special events and concerts!Kitsap County Fairgrounds1300 Kitsap Fairgrounds Rd, Bremertonkitsapfair.org, 360.286.2319

UN-Stuff the Bus Block PartyAugust 24, 3 – 6pmFree! Join MetroParks Tacoma and Communities In Schools’s UN-Stuff the Bus Block Party at Mt. Tahoma High School. The Block Party will include FREE Backpacks filled with school supplies, student haircuts, food, music, community resources, and more.Mt. Tahoma High School4634 S 74th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org/events

Eastside Farmers MarketJune 2 – August 25, FridaysNew to Stewart Heights Park, enjoy Friday nights shopping local produce, artisan crafts and more.MetroParks Tacoma Stewart Heights Park – near tennis courts and pool5715 Regionald Guiterrez Ln, Tacomatacomafarmrsmarket.com  

Mariachi MexicoAugust 25, 6 – 7pmThis is a free, all-ages music event. Enjoy classic mariachi tunes and learn about the history of this important musical tradition. The concert is presented by Arbutus Folk School and Northwest Heritage Resources.Olympia Family Theater612 4th Ave E, Olympiaolyft.org

West Side Wake Up; Business News & NetworkingAugust 25, 8:30-9:30amA quarterly networking event sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. This quarter’s focus is on businesses located on Tacoma’s West Side. Convene, connect, and consider business issues relevant to you and your neighbors.Register online:https://business.tacomachamber.org/events/details/west-side-wakeup-18736?calendarMonth=2023-08-01Boathouse 199001 S 19th St, Tacomatacomchamber.org

Hands on Children’s Museum Summer Splash GalaAugust 25, 6 – 10pmEnjoy a night of dining and dancing under the twinkle lights to support museum access for all children.21+, beachy-chic attireHands on Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympiahocm.org/events360.956.0818, ext 151 or jolsen@hocm.org