Thurston County FairJuly 31 – August 4Enjoy all the traditions a county fair has to offer including exhibits, 4H and FFA contest & shows, all your favorite fair food, entertainment […]

Cars & CigarsAugust 3, 6 – 11pm21+Enjoy cars, cigars, live entertainment and cocktails.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, TacomaCars & Cigars – LeMay – America’s Car Museum (americascarmuseum.org)   

Shakespeare in the ParkAugust 3, 6pmFree.Grab a picnic, bring your family, chairs or blanket and enjoy Seattle Shakespeare’s production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Seating on the lawn near the pond.Wright Park501 S I St, TacomaShakespeare in the Park – Metro Parks Tacoma

Cruise the Narrows Car ShowAugust 3, 8am – 3pmFree.There is no better way to spend a sunny Saturday! Come check out some amazing cars, from vintage to special-interest vehicles.Uptown Gig Harbor MultiCare Parking Lot4701 Pt Fosdick, Gig HarborCruise the Narrows (uptowngigharbor.com)

Wild Cat WeekendAugust 3 & 4Learn about the wild cats at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and watch tigers and clouded leopards receive enrichment treats.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 N […]

Downtown Tacoma Block PartyAugust 4, noon – 8pmCelebrate the vibrant culture and diversity of downtown Tacoma at this 2nd annual event. Enjoy live music, street fair, entertainment, food, beer garden, […]

Coffee with the Birds: HummingbirdsAugust 4, 9 – 11amJoin Metro Parks Naturalists for Dancing Goats coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Titlow Park, followed by […]

Remembering Our Roots Forest ImmersionAges 14+First & Third Sundays, 10 – 11:30amThursdays weekly, 6 – 7pmConnect to nature and its many healing benefits! Forest Immersion combines a leisurely, guided walk […]

An Evening with Kristen ChenowethOctober 5, 7:30pmExperience an unforgettable evening with Tony & Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth LIVE, accompanied by Symphony Tacoma.Known for her iconic performances in Wicked, Glee, and You’re […]

Summer Playgrounds & LunchJune 24 – August 30, 10:00am – 3pm fun & games, 12:30 – 1:30pm sack lunches18 & under10 weeks of fun and games in Tacoma parks across the city. Starting June 24 all youth 18 years of age and younger can receive a free sack lunch at 10 different locations Monday through […]

Summer Late Nights for Middle & High School StudentsJune 25 – August 30 (no program Jul y 4 & 5), 5 – 10pm, Monday – FridayFree. Drop-in.Starting June 24, 2024,  Summer Late Nights opens across Tacoma, with schools, community centers and non-profit organizations opening their doors to keep teens safe and engaged. Middle and high […]

Summer Splash Festival at Hands on Children’s MuseumSummer Fun all Summer long:Mud Pie Mondays | June 24–Sept. 2 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)Kitchen Tool Tuesdays | June 25–Aug. 27 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)Science Hour with Dr. Science | Wednesdays, July 3rd–Aug. 28 (2 – 3 p.m.)Nature Play | Thursday–Saturday, June 27–Aug. 31 (1 – 3 p.m.)MakeSpace Activities | Thur. […]