Community Liter Cleanup

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 […]

Lakewood SummerFEST

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 […]

38th Annual Summer Art Festival

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 […]

Slug Fest

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 […]

8th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

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 […]

Art on the Ave Festival

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 […]

Fusion Music Festival

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 […]

Centralia Block Party

Centralia Block PartyJuly 24, 6 – 8pmEnjoy Christmas in July in downtown Centralia.downtowncentralia.orgBlock Party — Centralia Downtown Association (downtowncentralia.org) 

4th Annual Hootenanny

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 […]

Perennial Pride at TAM

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 […]

Petal Power: Open Mic

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. […]