Capitol LakeFairJuly 12 – 16Now in its 66th year, Capital Lakefair has been a Thurston County tradition since the first event in 1957. Each summer Lakefair hosts a week of family fun around Capital Lake in Olympia. Lakefair has also helped raise millions of dollars for local non-profit food vendors, a venue for craft vendors, […]

Cruise-In at LeMay America’s Car MusemJuly 13, 5-7pmThemed car shows on the plaza at America’s Car Museum2702 D St, Tacoma253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org

Tooth Fairy Fly-InJuly 13, 8am – 3pmLumi, our Light Dental Studios Tooth Fairy, will be flying to an office near you!Kiddos who are scheduled for a cleaning and exam will get the chance to meet our real-life Tooth Fairy. There will be music, balloons, prizes and more.There is limited space, these appointments are on a […]

Family Fun Night at the FortJuly 14, 6 – 9pmGames, ice cream and fun.Bring a picnic dinner and settle in for an evening of 19th century games, music, and the annual firing of the candy cannon!Fort Nisqually Living History Museum5 Mile Drive, Point Defiance Park, Tacomafortnisqually@tacomaparks.com

An Evening with Robert CrayJuly 15, 7:30pmSince 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll.The five-time Grammy winner has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance.Federal […]

Olympia Lakefair Races: Half Marathon, 8K, and 3KJuly 15, 7am Half Marathon, 8am 8K, 8:05am 3KOpen to all ages and experience levels. Kids 14 and under race 3K for free.Online registration:  Oylmpialakefairraces.org.Heritage Park5th Ave SW & Sylvester St SW, Olympia

LeMay Family STEAM Day – Sail AwayJuly 15 and every third Sat, 11am – 3pmBurning rubber on the road? Cool off on the water! Explore some of the same physics concepts automotive designers use to ensure balance and speed as you design sailboats in this fun splash, splashy design challenge.Design, build, tinker and learn together […]

Running with Bigfoot 8K Trail RunJuly 15th, Check in 8:45am, Run starts at 9:30amModerately challenging 5 mile trail run in the woods surrounding the dam.Mud Mountain Dam30525 SE Mud Mountain Rd. off Hwy. 410, Enumclaw//raceroster.com/events/2023/71327/running-with-bigfoot-8kallthingsfunsports@gmail.com, 253.592.9061

Shakespeare in the ParkJuly 15Grab a picnic, bring your family and join us for a free, live Shakespearean performance.Wright Park1501 S I St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

SummerFESTJuly 15, 11am – 10pmEnjoy endless entertainment, delightful flavors, and live music at Lakewood’s famous SummerFEST at Fort Steilacoom Park.Held in July each year, thousands visit Lakewood to enjoy this summer spectacle. Be dazzled by classic cars, amazed by international performances, and delighted by unique flavors. You won’t want to miss it!Fort Steilacoom Park8714 87th […]

Joint Base Lewis McChord Airshow & Warrior ExpoJuly 14 & 15Open to the general public, the event is a way to invite people from the Puget Sound on base and enjoy The Thunderbirds as well as various on base activities. This year’s theme is “Warriors Wanted:  Explore Your Destiny”, celebrating 50 years of women in […]

Peninsula Art League Summer Art FestivalJuly 15 & 16, 10am – 5pmBringing community to the artist and art to the community for 37 years in downtown Gig Harbor.  Shop and browse more than 100 art and craft vendors, a literary corner, food trucks and kids’ activities and enjoy the return of live music!Judson St, Gig […]