National Night OutAugust 9, 3 – 8pmEnjoy hot dogs and hamburgers, indoor and outdoor family activities, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, vendors, community partner booths and much more at this free community event.People’s Community Center1602 Martin Luther King Jr Way, TacomaNational Night Out – Metro Parks Tacoma 

School Supplies & Cash DriveAugust 9, 6am – 6pmIn partnership with The Little Red Schoolhouse, Mix 96.1 is hosting a school supplies and cash drive to equip students with the supplies they need to kick-off the new school year.Drop off school supplies such as calculators, smaller backpacks, or cash to buy school supplies in bulk to […]

ShowCase Magazine’s Best of 2024 Awards CelebrationAugust 9, 5:30 – 8:30pmShowCase Magazine hosts our annual dinner and awards celebration. During the event, nominees and finalists are announced and everyone is celebrated. Come ready to mingle and nosh, while taking in the amazing Japanese classic car collections on display.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, TacomaShowCase […]

Sound & Sky ConcertsAugust 9 – 11Three days of music overlooking Puget Sound.Chambers Creek Regional Park6320 Grandview, University Placetacomaartslive.org

Tacoma Beer WeekAugust 9 – 18Enjoy more than 30 events at venues throughout the region showcasing beer, cider, food, and community while celebrating the rich history of brewing within the area. This year features a special collaboration utilizing Almond Roca, in conjunction with Brown & Haley and SiG Brewing Co. Deal with Destiny, a cream ale, […]

Movies in the ParkAugust 2 – 23, FridaysThis year’s movie series features a diverse mix of current hits and memorable favorites from 20 years ago in recognition of PenMet Parks’ 20th Anniversary.  Bring your chair or throw down a blanket and enjoy the big screen.August 2 – Double Feature, The Incredibles, 5pm, National Treasure, 7pmAugust […]

Orting Valley Farmers MarketJune 28 – August 23, 3 – 7pm, FridaysSurrounded by beautiful farmland with a stunning view of Mt Rainier, and right on the popular Foothills Trail, the Orting Valley Farmers Market is a fabulous get-away only minutes from Puyallup. Start your weekend activities here at the market. By shopping the market, you help […]

WET Science Center Pop-UpsAugust 9 & 23, 12 – 3pmPlaza Pop-Up activities are back! Join WET Science Center educators for hands-on activities, crafts, and outdoor fun.East Bay Public Plaza325 Marine Dr NE, Olympia360.664.2323 | wetsciencecenter.org

50+ Walk the ParksJune 21 – August 30, 9 – 10amFree. No registration required just drop-in.Join other seniors and explore Tacoma parks including Swan Creek Park, Wapato Park, Dune Peninsula and Browns Point Lighthouse.Dress for the weather – walk will happen rain or shine.Participants must be able to travel on unpaved, uneven trails for up […]

Poetry in the GardensNow through AugustFrom March through the end of summer, visitors to Lakewold Gardens can hear the poets read the selected works as they wander the gardens by scanning QR codes on signs that have been intentionally placed throughout the property. A map of the sign locations is available at admissions.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly […]

Usual and Accustomed Grounds:  The Boldt Decision at 50Through September 1This exhibition focuses on the story of the Native fishing rights movement in Washington State and marks the fiftieth anniversary of the landmark 1974 Boldt Decision. Through artifacts, photos and footage, learn about how tribal people and nations resisted termination policies and fought for treaty-protected […]

Museum of Glass 2024 Blue Star MuseumMay 18 – September 2Free admission for active-duty military and up to 5 family members.Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty […]