OktoberfestOctober 21, 11am – 1pmFirst annual fall festival of music, food and health fair.  Featuring Seattle’s #1 polka band The Smiling Scandanavians.Bridgeport Place Assisted Living & Memory Care5250 Bridgeport Way W, University Place253.565.1960, bridgeportplaceseniors.com

Puget Sound Heart & Stroke WalkOctober 21, 8:30am·We walk to save lives and so can you! Join this family-friendly 5K walk as participants raise their heart rates and funds for the American Heart Association to help save and improve lives. Register your team or sign up as an individual.Cheney Stadium2502 Tyler St, Tacoma206.336.7200, pugetsoundheartwalk.org

Paint the Mall PinkOctober 21, 11am – 4pmIt’s about Health.  It’s about Beauty.  It’s about Fashion.Don’t miss your chance to discover cutting edge health information, exceptional wellness and beauty advice, fitness demonstrations, cooking tips, and luxurious spa treatments. Plus, hourly giveaways! Free.Tacoma Mall Macy’s Court4502 Steele St, Tacomashowcasemedialive.com

Trunk or Treat at LeMay MarymountOctober 21Free community event.Visit the haunted lane and see vintage vehicles, decorated trunks.  Costumes, candy & more;LeMay Collections at Marymount325 152nd St E, Tacoma253.272.2336, lemaymarymount.org

Boo BashOctober 21 – 31, 10am – 4pmCelebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and spooky treats at Boo Bash! Dress up in your favorite costumes and bring your little ghouls and ghosts, superheroes, and princesses to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a haunting good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired experiences and enchanting delights without the […]

Auditions for A Doll’s House, Part 2October 22 & 23 at Tacoma Little TheatreOctober 24 at STAR CenterIn the final scene of Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 groundbreaking masterwork, Nora Helmer makes the shocking decision to leave her husband and children and begin a life on her own. This climactic event—when Nora slams the door on everything […]

Filipino American History MonthOctoberJoin the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in celebrating Filipino Americans.Various activitiesasiapacificculturalcenter.org 

All Hallows’ EveOctober 20 – 31, 5-8pmExplore the grounds of Lakewold Gardens during the spookiest time of year! As the days grow darker and dusk light dims, embark on a scavenger for sneaky little bats hidden in among the ivy and hanging branches of the garden for a chance to win sweet treasures. Gather ’round […]

Health & Wellness Resource FairOctober 25, 1 – 4pmFall into good health as you enjoy savory fall treats, chat with local financial and wellness experts, win prizes and dance with our fitness trainer for the fun of it.Wesley at Tehaleh17702 Cascadia Blvd. E., Bonney LakeWesleyChoice.org/Events, 253.366.6100

Music Motion MindfulnessOctober 25 – 31Experience Tacoma Nature Center trails in a new way with Music, Motion and Mindfulness trail walks. Once on the trail, use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the sign and access Northwest Sinfonietta recordings of curated music selections and mindfulness activities that help create space to slow […]

A Nicer Kind of Murder:  The Evolution of Crime FictionOctober 26, 6:30 – 7:30pmBrought to you by Humanities Washington, Harbor History Museum is excited to welcome author Matthew Sullivan. This is a perfect presentation for the spooky month of October! This presentation is scheduled via Zoom.Free admission.Please RSVP to Robin Harrison, Operations and Marketing Manager […]

Tacoma Farmers Market on BroadwayMay 4 – Oct 26, Thursdays, 10am – 2pmShop local produce, artisan crafts and florists while enjoying lunch from a variety of vendors in the heart of downtown Tacoma.9th & Broadway, Tacomatacomafarmersmarket.com/broadway-farmers-market/