Fiesta de la FamiliaSeptember 9, noon – 7pmEnjoy food, a beer garden, live entertainment, an art show, car show and hands on crafts. See roaming entertainers and a sand artist in action. Kids will enjoy balloon making, face painting and more.Fort Steilacoom Park8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewoodcityoflakewood.us/fiesta/

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dave MasonSeptember 9, 7:30pmPresented by Tacoma City Theaters, Dave Mason, will bring his ‘Endangered Species Tour’ with his band.Rialto Theater310 S 9th St, TacomaTickets are available at TacomaCityTheaters.org

Tacoma Moon FestivalSeptember 9, 1 – 7pmThe festival features dancers, musicians, artists and craftspeople. Learn Vietnamese Children’s Song with University of Puget Sound Professor Tina Huynh and enjoy s an instrument zoo and instrument making by Symphony Tacoma!Chinese Reconciliation Park1741 N Shuster Parkway, TacomaTacoma Moon Festival – Celebrating Diversity and Heritage

Shots & Spurs – VIP Tent Experience at Washington State FairSeptember 9, 4 – 6pmCome join some local cowboys and cowgirls at our Shots & Spurs party. Join us in the VIP tent to learn a few new line dancing moves, instructed by pros Alan Provencher and Char Alexander. Your ticket gets you entry, a […]

Tig NotaroSeptember 9, 7:30pmTig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, writer, radio contributor, and actor as well as a favorite on numerous talk shows, including “Ellen,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and “Conan.” Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.”Washington Center for the Performing […]

Wonderful World of Trees & Plants WalkSeptember 9, 10:30 – 11:30amExplore the plants of the W.W. Seymour Conservatory and the trees of Wright Park.W.W. Seymour Conservatory316 S G St, Tacoma253.404.3975 | metroparkstacoma.org

Wheels & Heels Annual GalaSeptember 9, 5 – 11pmAmerica’s Automotive Trust’s key fundraiser to support its commitment to preserving America’s automotive industry. Enjoy a sporty cocktail social, four-course dinner prepared by El Gaucho Tacoma, live auction, entertainment, Montecristo cigar lounge, and fireworks display.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, Tacoma253.779.8490 | ameriascarmuseum.org/events

Race for a Soldier Half Marathon & 5KSeptember 10A benefit race for soldiers and first responders throughout the Pacific Northwest facing PTSD.  The Permission to Dream Foundation helps those affected with access to effective, long-term solutions to transform post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth.Gig Harborptsdfoundation.org

Music From Home: A South American PanoramaSeptember 10, 3 – 5pmEnjoy a panorama of South American music with pianist Alejandro Cremaschi in the beautiful Wagner House at Lakewold Gardens.$35 includes complimentary wine and desserts.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr, SW, Lakewood253.584.4106, lakewoldgardens.org

Tyler HubbardSeptember 11, 7:30pmWashington State Fair & Event Center110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup253.845.1771 | thefair.com

WA 529 Basics WebinarSeptember 12, noon – 12:30pmLearn how the Washington 529 College Savings Plans help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses. This 30-minute webinar will guide you through the details of the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Q&A is provided to help you get […]

History Rocks Online AuctionSeptember 12 – 15Visit the free, online auction and help support the Harbor History Museum as progress continues on museum upgrades. Amazing items from trips to experiences, food and art.Gig Harborharborhistorymuseum.org