The Evolution of the Northwest Passage with past Washington State Museum director David NicandriJuly 18, 1:30 – 3:30pmAfter centuries of failure to discover the Northwest Passage from North America’s Atlantic side, in 1776, the British Admiralty commissioned Captain James Cook’s third voyage. Among other distinctions, this expedition was the first attempt at finding the passage […]

 Art Celebration & Sale @ eliseoAugust 254, 10am – 4pm eliseo campusFree.eliseo recently received a very generous donation of art that was previously being displayed at a local gallery.  The art features works from Rie Munoz as well as several other artists.  There are paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures. All proceeds benefit the Helping Hands […]

Family Fun NightJuly 19, 6 – 9pmEnjoy summer at the Fort with the whole family. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the shade of the locus trees. Kids of all ages enjoy 19th century games, music, and the firing of the candy cannon!Earn prizes for competing in classic competitions like a plate and cup […]

Summer Reading Challenge TacomaSign-up starting June 22 – August 17Readers of all ages are invited to participate in Tacoma Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge 2024.This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” You can use a virtual or paper activity log to track your progress. Log your reading and activities on a computer or mobile […]

Chalk the HarborJuly 20Free.Calling all artists of all ages to show off their artistic skills.  Chalk the sidewalk along Gig Harbor’s waterfront and enjoy the colorful displays.Downtown Gig HarborGig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Allianceghdwa.orgChalk the Harbor | Downtown Waterfront (ghdwa.org)

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 

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 and supplies will be provided.Community Litter Cleanup – Metro Parks Tacoma

Owl Together Now – 1 Mile & 3 Mile Family RunJuly 20, 7 – 9pmAges 6+1 Mile evening event stays within Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and includes a scavenger hunt.3 Mile evening event will take place at Point Defiance racing through 5-mile drive and finishing up through the Point Defiance Zoo!This course is stroller […]

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 for everyone. SummerFEST has it all: food trucks, beer gardens, live music, fire dancers, a pop-up skate park, a car show, a balloon glow, a […]

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 

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 […]