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International Raccoon Appreciation Day CelebrationOctober 1, 1 – 3pmJoin us as we pay tribute to the masked marvels of the animal kingdom and celebrate International Raccoon Appreciation Day at Owen Beach! On this special day, we gather to honor these mischievous masked bandits of the animal kingdom. Our park guides will be located at Owen […]
Wigged Out RideOctober 1A riding event to benefit Franciscan Breast Cancer. 70 motorcycles took part last year and more will come this year. The Ride will start from LeMay – America’s Car Museum and heads to the Pavilion in Uptown Gig Harbor. For more information www.facebook.com/wiggedoutrideLeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, TacomaUptown Gig Harbor […]
Avenged Sevenfold: Life Is But A Dream… North American Tour Pt. 2October 2, 6:30pmPrepare yourself for an unforgettable rock experience with Avenged Sevenfold, featuring Falling in Reverse and Kim Dracula.Tacoma Dome2727 E D St, Tacoma253.272.3663, tacomadome.org/events/detail/avenged-sevenfold-20
Utopian GardenNow through October 8Visitors of all ages take a journey into the fantastical dreamscape of Utopian Garden, a participatory experience that makes connections with science, art, and nature. Projected light patterns and dynamic music fill the space while visitors interact with the landscape at different moments, such as catching seeds in bubbles that bloom […]
YG, Tyga, and SaweetieOctober 4Compton-native YG is a multi-platinum rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropistnwho has landed four consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200.Tacoma Dome2727E D St, Tacomatacomadome.org
Tacoma Arts MonthOctoberOctober 5, 6:30-9pmKaleidoscope Opening Party: Kick off Tacoma Arts Month with a kaleidoscope of music and dance performances, hands-on activities, visual art, and more. Free, family-friendly community festival.STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St, TacomaOctober 15 – 16, 11am -5pmArtist Studio Tour: Explore the artistic process up close, engage in hands-on activities, and take […]
40 Fingers Guitar QuartetOctober 6, 8pm40 Fingers is one of the new crossover phenomena acclaimed all over the world. They are a fabulous guitar quartet with each member possessing a strong musical history and a different background. They explore new sounds in the name of fingerpicking combined with their unique style, offering an amazing repertoire […]
Candlelight ToursOctober 6, 6 – 9:30pm & 7, 6 – 9pmCampfires and candlelight provide illumination for this outdoor evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Immerse yourself in the smells, sights and sounds of a fall evening at Fort Nisqually.Guests eavesdrop as more than a hundred historical interpreters bring to life the men, […]
George Bizet’s CarmenOctober 6 – 8Experience the passion and drama of this iconic opera with the story of the fiercely independent Carmen.Tacoma OperaPantages Theatre901 Broadway, Tacomatacomaopera.org
Fall Arts WalkOctober 6 & 7Many downtown Olympia businesses and organizations transform their spaces into creative hubs filled with art, demonstrations, and performances. In the streets and sidewalks, you’ll find pop up performances and places to connect around almost every corner.Select locations Downton Olympiaartswalkoly.com
Indigo Jazz BandOctober 6, 7 – 10pmEnjoy the beautiful setting of Medicine Creek Winery and hear the sounds of the Indigo Jazz Band fill the air.$10 cover charge, 21 +Medicine Creek Winery937 Old Pacific Hwy SE, OlympiaWinery & Wine Tasting in Olympia WA at Medicine Creek Winery
Jacobsen Professional Artists SeriesOctober 6, 7:30pmDawn Padula, mezzo –soprano; Jessica Hall, piano; Brian Smith, drums; and Rob Hutchinson, bass.University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events
Mindfulness WalkOctober 6, 1 – 2pmParticipants will be led through a series of mindfulness practices that cultivate present-moment awareness, awe and appreciation of plants and the natural world.Registration required. $5 Donation suggested.W.W. Seymour Conservatory316 South G St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org
Oktoberfest NorthwestOctober 6 – 8, Friday noon – 12am, Saturday 11am – 12am, Sunday 11am – 6pmEnjoy traditional Oktoberfest music and dance, authentic German food, a large variety of German bier poured in steins, Weiner Dog Races, Stein Dash 5K, Sports Haus, Bavarian Bier-lympics, Root Beer Garden, and the Northwest’s exclusive Hammerschlagen® Tournament of Champions. The […]
Come Walk with Me – MultiCare FundraiserOctober 7, 7:30amPierce County’s pinkest walk in support of breast health programs at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and the Good Samaritan Cancer Resource Center. This is the kickoff to MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation’s month-long fundraising efforts.Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse13608 Cannery Way, Sumnercomewalkwithmenow.org
Lacey Children’s DayOctober 7, 11am – 2pmFree Family FunLocal business booths, food vendors, entertainment and more.Huntamer Park618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey360.491.0857, laceyparks.orgn·
Morgan Wallen: One Thing At A Time World TourOctober 7, 7:00pmDon’t miss Morgan Wallen with special guests Ernest & Bailey Zimmerman at the most-anticipated One Thing At A Time World Tour!Tacoma Dome2727 E D St, Tacoma253.272.3663, tacomadome.org
Sip, Savour, and Support: An Evening to Benefit Harlequin ProductionsOctober 7, 6pmnThe annual benefit in support of Harlequin Productions will feature appetizers from Jean Pierre’s Three16 and a no-host bar. Entertainment includes a silent auction, as well as the opportunity to mingle with members of Harlequin’s staff, Board, and artists from previous season and productions.Washington Center […]
The Soul of a Woman 4October 7, 7:30pmA tribute to four amazing black women that have made a huge impact in the music business: Brandy, Jasmine Sullivan, Sade, and India Arie. This tribute is performed by four talented local artists: Jamelia Boney, Zane June, Jayza Duhon, and Talaya Anice. The accomplished artist, Devona Roy, will […]
Wine & DineOctober 7, 7:30pm, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, TacomaOctober 8, 2pm, Pioneer Park Pavilion, PuyallupNorthwest Sinfonietta’s festive season opens with Juan Pablo Contreras’ joyful homage to mariachi music, Mariachitlán, the world premiere of Roupen Shakarian’s delightful Oboe Concerto served with a complimentary flight of wines and munchies, and opera favorites from Strauss’ Die Fledermaus […]
Del Garber Scholarship Golf TournamentOctober 8, 1pm Shot Gun StartAll proceeds benefit St. Nicholas Catholic School’s Del Garber Catholic Education Fund. This scholarship is in honor of Del Garber and is designed to assist families in their financial commitment to Catholic education. Gold Mountain Cascade Golf Course7263 W Belfair Valley Rd, BremertonSt Nicolas Catholic School, Gig Harborstnicholascs.org
Music From Home – SeffarineOctober 8, 3 – 5pmSeparated by only a whisper of the Mediterranean, are the musical DNA of a beautifully complex extended family linking North Africa and Europe. The musicians of Seffarine, Portland-based soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, are supported by local percussionist Antonio Gómez in this […]
Sammy Miller and The CongregationOctober 8, 7pmSammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission, crisscrossing the country like a vaudevillian revival show with evangelic fervor for music. The seven-piece band is pulling people out of their solitary lives and putting them in the moment with a bracing dose of joyful jazz performed with infectious […]
Better Futures Luncheon – Celebrating & Uplifting the young artists of the Hilltop Artist StudioOctober 10, 10:30am – 1pmAnnual Fundraiser in support ot the Hilltop Artists Studio, this event highlights inspiring artist stories, a fun gathering of friends and community, a tantalizing silent auction, and of course lots of festive glass pumpkins.Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion1320 […]
Classical TuesdaysOctober 10, 7pmDance Music for Strings: Maria Sampen, violin & Percussionist James Doyle will perform solos and duets.Free, donations appreciated.Slavonian Hall2306 N 30th St, Tacoma.classicaltuesdays.blogspot.som
Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience 2023October 12-15Visit Museum of Glass during Refract to see Visiting Artist Jay Macdonell in the Hot Shop! Refract, the nation’s newest festival showcasing creative uses of glass in the Pacific Northwest, is back for its fifth anniversary. This year, nearly 60 artists will be represented at more than 80 events, including […]
Vintage & Designer Trunk ShowOctober 12, 5 – 8:30pmPeruse clothing & accessories and vintage baubles.Courtyard Antiques & Home Decor705 4th Ave E, Olympia360.352.3864
Six AppealOctober 13, 7:30pmThis vocal ensemble is also a comedy group and a rock band, in one complete show. Forgoing instruments, this dynamic a cappella group based across the country uses only their voices to perform decades of classic oldies, current chart toppers, and catchy original tunes.Washington Center Main Stage512 Washington St SE, Olympia360.753.8585 |washingtoncenter.org
5th Annual Trunk-or-TreatOctober 14Enjoy treats from local Gig Harbor, Tacoma & Mason County businesses at this fun, family-friendly event.Gig Harbor High School5101 Rosedale St, Gig Harborgigharbor.macaronikid.com
Autumn Sip & StrollOctober 14Wine, brews, spirits and small bites along Gig Harbor’s downtown waterfront.Harborview Dr and Harborview Dr Ngigharborwaterfront.org/events
Classics I: Rhapsody!October 14, 7:30pmTacoma Symphony performances of:Boulanger: D’un Matin du PrintempsRachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganininRavel: La ValseStrauss: Suite from Der RosenkavalierConducted by Sara IoannidesPantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org
Festival LatinxOctober 14, 12 – 5pmAnnual free community event celebrating South Sound Latinx culture. Enjoy live performances reflecting diversity of Latinx communities through music and dance. See visual art installations and centerpieces, or shop locally with artisans for handmade goods from the mercadito and enjoy various eats from local food vendors.Tacoma Armory1001 S Yakima St, […]
Forbidden BroadwayOctober 14, 8pmFrom ‘Frozen’ to ‘Phantom’ to ‘Wicked’, this all-new, fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes and silly spoofs. A stellar cast makes this out loud night of laughs a comedy must see.Federal Way Arts & Entertainment Center31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Wayfwpaec.orgTicketing site: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/23921/federal-way-performing-arts-and-event-center??performance_id=5201673&country=US&language=en
Green Tacoma Day – Volunteer in your Neighborhood ParkOctober 14, 9am – noonThis annual day of service offers great opportunities for the Tacoma community to help protect and restore natural spaces in their neighborhoods like Titlow Park, Kandle Park and Swan Creek Park.Other volunteer opportunities are available at the City of Tacoma website:https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices/urban_forestry/green_tacoma_day#:~Metro Parks TacomaSign […]
HopeSparks Lighting the Way Dinner & AuctionOctober 14, 5pmAll event proceeds go to HopeSparks programs that directly benefit children and families who have experienced trauma, adversity and overwhelming life challenges.Enjoy a reception with silent auction and appetizers, delicious dinner with complimentary wine, opportunities to engage in games – including a dessert dash, and a chance […]
Masterworks Choral Ensemble Fall FestivalOctober 14, 7:30pm“Fall Festival – Turn, Turn, Turn!” reflects the spirit of the season, encapsulating the sights and sounds of fall and gratefulness for the wonders of human existence. The evening’s repertoire promises diversity, from soulful spirituals and traditional folksongs to Broadway delights and a memorable 90’s Disney gem.As leaves change, so […]
Tacoma Open Studio TourOctober 14 & 15, 11am – 5pmVisit working studios of Tacoma artists as part of the city’s celebration of Arts Month. Learn about the art process and purchase one-of-a-kind original artwork. Various locations citywide.Free, family friendly.Studio Tour | Tacoma Arts Month
Truck & Tractor DayOctober 14, noon – 3pmTruck & Tractor Day is a yearly event for people of all ages. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, and a giant slingshot for pumpkin chucking! Children can climb on dozens of giant trucks and tractors and sit in the driver’s seat & honk the horn. Children also receive […]
Federal Way Symphony Presents: Things that go Bump in the Night October 15, 2:30pmJoin us for this slightly spooky concert including ghostly rags, Liszt’s Malédiction for piano and strings featuring Geísa Dutra, and music from cinematic thrillers The Brood and Psycho. Youth tickets are 18 and under.Federal Way Performing Arts & Entertainment Center31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Wayfwpaec.orgTicketing site: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/23921/federal-way-performing-arts-and-event-center??performance_id=5201673&country=US&language=en
Vienna Boys ChoirOctober 15, 3p.m.With angelic-voices and a wide range of repertoire, purity of tone, and generosity of musical spirit, Vienna Boys Choir share Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, and hymns.Tickets on sale July 2023Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.346.1721, tacomaartslive.org
Home Selling Concierge SeminarOctober 17, 6 – 7pmSpecial Guest: WestCoast Home Inspections to cover home & pest inspections. How to prepare to sell your home fast and for top dollar in today’s market.In person & onlineRegister: Home Selling Concierge Seminar Series (Federal Way & Online) Tickets, Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM | EventbriteKeller […]
Celebrate Eastside: 5th Birthday!October 18, 3:30 – 6:30Free! Eastside Community Center is thrilled to mark its 5th year of service with an unforgettable anniversary celebration. The Center will be free for all to enjoy from 3:30-6:30. No drop-in fee or membership necessary!Enjoy free fun for the entire family.Eastside Community Center1721 E 56th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org
Eliseo Villas and Apartments Grand OpeningOctober 18, 10am – 2pmVisit the new villas and apartment complex in Eliseo’s North Tacoma campus adding a total of 89 new independent living apartments.Eliseo is the largest Life Plan community in Piere County and has been serving residents since 1938.RSVP: 253.302.3508 or via the “Blog and Events Tab at: […]
A 2-Way Mirror: Double Consciousness in Contemporary Glass by Black ArtistsOctober 20, 5:30 – 8pm Opening CeremonyA 2-Way Mirror is an exhibition of contemporary Black artists who have used glass to create work that deconstructs social, cultural, gender, and racial identity concerns. The artists range in background from African American, to British, to Puerto Rican.Explore […]
Herb Alpert & Lani HallOctober 20, 7:30pmRenowned Tijuana Brass trumpeter, Herb Alpert and Grammy-winning vocalist and former lead singer of Brazil 66 with Sergio Mendes, Lani Hall make one epic power couple.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacoma253.346.1721 | tacomaartslive.org
Hoot ‘N’ HowlOctober 20 & 21, 5 – 9pmGet Spooky Wild with the animals at Northwest Trek.Northwest Trek Wildlife Park11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonvillenwtrek.org
Organ at Noon SeriesOctober 20, 12pmUniversity of Puget Sound Kilworth Memorial Chapel1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/event
ToolOctober 20, 8:00pmFour-time GRAMMY Award winner Tool will be bringing their unparalleled sonic and visual experience back in Tacoma.Tacoma Dome2727 E D St, Tacoma253.272.3663, tacomadome.org
University of Puget Sound Wind EnsembleOctober 20, 7:30pmUniversity of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events
A Night on Bald Mountain Performed by Tacoma Concert BandOctober 21, 7:30pmGet ready for a SPOOKtacular evening this Halloween season with the Tacoma Concert Band’s season opening.Conductor and Artistic Director Gerard Morris has selected a program featuring a wide array of repertoire that will transport you to fantastical and mysterious realms, including spine-tingling classics like […]
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 […]
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
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
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
Gig Harbor Community Spaghetti Dinner FundraiserOctober 21, 4 – 7pmGrab your friends and family, or your date, and come out to enjoy a scrumptious spaghetti dinnerbenefiting the Gig Harbor Senior Center, programs, services and its future forever home.Gig Harbor Eagles Club4425 Burnham Drive, Gig Harbor253.514.6338, gghf.info/PASTA
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
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 […]
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 […]
Filipino American History MonthOctoberJoin the Asia Pacific Cultural Center in celebrating Filipino Americans.Various activitiesasiapacificculturalcenter.org
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/
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes MysteryOctober 12 – 29Directed by Liam Sanchez and Trish MulliganGet your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure.Western Washington Center for the Arts521 Bay […]
Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift FestivalOctober 26 – 29, Thur-Sat 10am – 7pm, Sun 10am-6pmKick-off your holiday shopping with vendors, entertainment and food. See, hear and feel the Holidays in October. Enjoy a cooking stage where Tacoma’s top chefs prepare perfect holiday meals, visit with Santa and shop for unique gifts.Tacoma Dome2727 E D St, […]
Adventure Series: Into the Canyon: Between River and Rim Documentary FilmOctober 27, 7pmJoin adventure writer Kevin Fedarko on an epic quest, on foot, through the entire length of the Grand Canyon—not “rim to rim” as has been tackled by many—but 750 miles “end to end.” Hiking over 100 days, Kevin and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride traversed […]
Blake Shelton Honky Tonk Tour Tickets on Sale October 27Blake Shelton with special guests Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann RobertsMarch 15This year on his headlining arena tour, country music superstar Blake Shelton brought out the bar stools and the big hits… and the party was just getting started! The second leg of Shelton’s Back to […]
EmmaOctober 6 – 29Adapted by Michael BloomWritten by Jane AustenDirected by Angela BaylerEmma Woodhouse, the self-titled “matchmaker of Highbury,” is completely uninterested in marriage for herself…but has big plans for everyone else.CenterStage Theatre3200 SW Dash Pt Rd, Federal Wat253.661.1444, centerstagetheatre.com
Every Brilliant ThingOctober 13 – 28Directed by Aaron Lamb. Featuring local artist Eleise Moore.Every Brilliant Thing is a one-of-a-kind storytelling experience blending comedy with improv to tell the story of an adult learning to grapple with their own experiences of love, loss, and finding a new way forward, one brilliant thing at a time.Kenneth J. […]
Fright Fest at Wild Waves Theme & Water ParkOctober 6 – 29, Fridays 6 – 11pm, Saturday & Sunday 6 – 10pm Washington’s largest combination theme and water park will unearth its annual Fright Fest Halloween festival Friday, Oct. 6 with new scares. Guests will encounter a brand-new scare zone, and one of their favorite haunts […]
Jacobsen Professional Artists SeriesEuphony: An evening of low brass soundsOctober 27, 7:30pmUniversity of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events
Kotadama Converse InstallationOctober 6 – November 3Opening Reception, October 6, 6 – 7:30pmNishiki Sugawara-Beda’s installation, Kotodama Converse, is a lightweight paper and script sculptural installation with accompanying small sumi paintings on wood. The installation provides a blank canvas that serves as an invitation for the viewer to complete the work, bringing their own emotional state, words, […]
MiseryOctober 20 – November 5, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm Tacoma Little Theatre welcomes the fall season with Stephen King’s Misery. King’s prize-winning novel and award-winning film have been newly adapted by William Goldman for the stage. This production is directed by Chris Serface.Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by […]
Pier PeerOctober 27, 7:30 – 9pm8+Pier Peer is a nighttime adventure to peer into the sound to discover hundreds of mysterious marine life forms drawn to the underwater lights.Point Defiance Marina5912 Waterfront Dr, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson MusicalOctober 6 – 29Set to an original rock score, the Lightning Thief will entertain all. As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the […]
17th Annual: A Night at the Movies Costume ConcertOctober 28, 7pmAs part of Tacoma Arts Month, this highly entertaining concert by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Orchestra students play music from popular movies and dress in costumes from those movies. The audience is also invited to come in their Halloween costumes. The concert will feature music […]
Books, Brownies & BeansOctober 28, 9am – 4pmBooks, Brownies and Beans is one of the largest one-day used book sales in the South Sound, with proceeds going to local area non-profits. There are thousands of used books for sale at deeply discounted prices. Books range from Pulitzer Prize winners to knitting and crafts, children’s books, science, history, cooking […]
Dia de los MuertosOctober 28, noon – 5pmnoon procession from Swan CreekEnjoy local artists, food and all things from South of the Border including the traditional procession and altar. All proceedings will be in Spanish.Eastside Community Center1721 E 56th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org
Fall Foliage FestivalOctober 28 & 29, 10am – 4pmCelebrate autumn at the Fall Foliage Festival that features tours, plant talks, and plant sales. Enjoy the fully stocked nursery with a wide variety of plants marked 50% off as well as vendors, food trucks, garden tours and scavenger hunt for kids. Free,Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden2525 S […]
Ghost Stories: Tales of Rebirth and KarmaOctober 28, 6 – 8pmEnchant your Halloween season with a monstrously meaningful evening with Sangha!Starting with hauntingly delicious hors d’oeuvres, Gen Rinzin will then share spell-binding true stories of rebirth, karma and refuge from the ancient Buddhist scriptures.Non-member $25, General Program member $12.50Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center’211 Legion Way SW, […]
Halloween Celebration at Medicine CreekOctober 28, 6pmEnjoy dinner from Peligrinos and performances by PumpHouse.$45Medicine Creek Winery937 Old Pacific Hwy SE, OlympiaWinery & Wine Tasting in Olympia WA at Medicine Creek Winery
Olympia Farmer’s Market Harvest CelebrationOctober 28, 10 am – 3pmEnjoy a day of fall-themed events, including trick or treating, costumes, cooking demonstrations and more all while soaking up the cozy autumn atmosphere of the market.Olympia Farmer’s Market700 Capitol Way N, Olympia360.352.9096, olympiafarmersmarket.com
No Tricks, Just TreatsOctober 28, 3 – 5pmTrick-or-Treating and a Trunk-or-Treat at various businesses at Sunrise Village.Free, family-friendly eventSunrise Village156th St, Puyallupmysunrisevillage.com
Patty Griffin + Todd SniderOctober 28, 7:30pmTwo-time Grammy award winner Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, a quintessentially American artist whose wide-ranging canon incisively explores the intimate moments and universal emotions that bind us together.The Washington Center for the Performing Arts512 Washington St SE, Olympia
Pumpkin Chomp & StompOctober 28 & 29, 9:30am – 3pmWatch Native American animals eat, stomp, chomp and play with PumpkinsNorthwest Trek Wildlife Park11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonvillenwtrek.org
Tacoma Distillery FestivalOctober 28, 2 – 6pmIn a seasonally spooky twist, sample spirits of all kinds from Northwest distilleries – from gin to whiskey, from vodka to bourbon, from aperitifs to brandies, and more. Join the monster mash to meet the makers, learn special secrets to blending magic, and even get a head start on […]
Downtown Olympia’s Kids Halloween Trick or TreatOctober 28, 1 – 4pmGet ready for a fang-tastic afternoon of Halloween delights right in the heart of downtown Olympia! Bring your little gremlins to join in the enchanting festivities at our Kids Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event.Participating downtown Olympia merchantskxxo.com/halloween
University of Puget Sound Fall Choral ConcertOctober 29, 4pmUniversity of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events
Halloween Party & Grit City Costume PaddleOctober 29, 10am – 2pmCostume Paddle along the Thea Foss Waterway: 1pm – open to kayaks, paddleboards and non-motorized watercraft onlyFoss Waterway Seaport’s annual, family friendly event featuring free Museum admission, Trick-or-Treating, Crafts, Spooky Science, Prizes, and more!Delicious beverages available to purchase from Bobaholic Cafe & yummy food from Lumpia Love.Foss Waterway Seaport […]
Team Red Trunk or TreatOctober 30, 5:30 – 7:30FreeEnjoy games, treats, costumes, food and fun for everyone.Keller Williams Puget Sound33434 S 8th St, Federal WayTeam RED Trunk-or-Treat! Tickets, Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite
Harvest Fest Family Fun & Boo Bash Teen NightOctober 31FreeFamily Fun, 4 – 6pm – Bring the family for safe Halloween-themed holiday fun! Activities include Trunk or Treat, Arts & Crafts, Inflatable Obstacle Course/Bounce House and a visit from the Flight Club Foundation with their exotic birds.Boo Bash Teen Night, 6:30-9:30pm – Middle/High Schoolers will be able to […]
Harvest FestsOctober 31Free family fun at MetroParks Tacoma’s Harvest Fests. Pumpkin carvings, inflatables, arts & crafts, selfie stations, game, trunk or treat and more.People’s Center, October 31, 4 – 6pm, 602 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org
Sumner Street of TreatsOctober 31, 4 – 7pmA family night of trick or treating in historic downtown Sumner.Sponsored by the downtown merchants.sumnermainstreet.com/events
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Eagles’ Hotel CaliforniaOctober 31, 8pmEnjoy a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates the Eagles’ iconic album Hotel California, live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of the Eagles’ greatest hits.Federal Way Performing Arts & Entertainment Center31510 Pete Von Reichbauer […]
Trick or Treat at Uptown Gig HarborOctober 31, 4 – 6pmBring your ghouls and goblins and join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Trick or Treat event.Uptown Gig Harbor – various locations4701 Pt Fosdick, Gig Harboruptownggigharbor.com
Trick or Treat in the HarborOctober 31Bring the little princes, princesses, Jedi Knights, ghosts and ghouls to trick or treat businesses on the waterfront.Downtown Gig Harborgigharborwaterfront.org/events
Trick-or-Treat Scavenger HuntOctober 31, 6-7:30 pmFree admission, but donations are greatly appreciated.Come to Lakewold Gardens for a special trick-or-treat scavenger hunt! Kids can search for ten menacing ravens hidden around the gardens. Find a raven, get a treat!Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr S, Lakewoodlakewoldgardens.org
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Annual MeetingNovember 1, 5 – 7pmJoin the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber for our Annual Meeting and Board Installment.nWe will be announcing the 2023 Spotlight on Business Awards, unveiling our Annual Impact Report, and kicking off our 140th year! Prizes, mixing and mingling with fellow chamber members.Court House Square Ballroom, 4th Floor1102 A […]
Collaboration for a Cause Job & Resource FairNovember 1, 10am – 4pmGet ready for Collaboration for a Cause on November 1, 2023! This event is Pierce County’s largest job and resource fair and will feature more than 100 employers and resources to connect individuals to finding quality employment and stability.This free event will feature on-site […]
Henry Rollins – Good to See You TourNovember 1, 8pmIn describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says The Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor, provocateur, humorist, even motivational speaker…his is an enthusiastic and engaging chatter.” Entertainment Weekly’s list includes “Punk […]
Pierce County’s Largest Job & Resource Fair: Collaboration for a CauseNovember 1, 10am – 4pmFree, open to public, free parkingBasic Needs: Supportive resources for daily living, such as housing, SNAP, legal services, free phones and tablets, and moreEmployment: Over 100 employers ready to hire now, with resume assistance on siteEducation & Training: Tools to start a new job, […]
Jacobsen Professional Artists SeriesCovert Ensemble, classical and crossover saxophone duoNovember 2, 7:30pmUniversity of Puget Sound Schneebeck Hall1500 N Warner St., Tacoma253.879.3741 | pugetsound.edu/events
The Thanksgiving PlayOctober 12 – November 5MacArthur Genius Larissa FastHorse’s shocking satire flips the bird on one of America’s most prolific myths. When a troupe of well-meaning theater artists attempt to put on a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving school pageant, things get messy.Tacoma Armory Roosevelt Room1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacomatacomaartslive.org
Cozy: Autumn Flower ShowSeptember 20 – November 12, 10am – 4pmVisit during Cozy: Autumn Flower Show and immerse yourself in Sunflowers, exhibition chrysanthemums, garden Chrysanthemums, ornamental peppers, and coleus all grown in our Metro Parks Greenhouse.FreeW.W. Seymour Conservatory316 S G St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org/place/w-w-seymour-conservatory/
Hot Shop Hot NightsNovember 3, 5 – 8pmFeaturing Joe Feddersen & William Passmore, in residence for the month of NovemberFor the past week Feddersen & Passmore, have set up in our hot shop, creating their own works, sharing with our students about their processes and experiences, and collaborating with Hilltop Artists. The community is invited to […]
Lola Kirke w/ Pearl CharlesNovember 3, 7pm doors/ 8pm showLola Kirke stands out like a flash of neon magenta in this nostalgic landscape of Americanantin-types. While many of her singing, songwriting peers look further back for inspiration, Kirke’snsweet spot is decidedly in the excess of the 80’s.Olympia Film SocietyCapitol Theater206 5th Avenue SE; Olympia360.754.6670, olympiafilmsociety.org/lola-kirke/
Mindfulness WalkNovember 3, 1 – 2pmParticipants will be led through a series of mindfulness practices that cultivate present-moment awareness, awe and appreciation of plants and the natural world.Registration required. $5 Donation suggested.W.W. Seymour Conservatory316 South G St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org
We Gather Together: An Evening of DragNovember 3, 7- 9pmThurston Community Media is excited to announce its upcoming Studio A benefit performance, “We Gather Together: An Evening of Drag”.Let us celebrate the Drag community with an evening of outstanding performances! Featuring an all-star cast: Caesar Hart, Alexander AllaSTAR, and Delyla Dalyte. We will be raffling […]
2023 Women of AchievementNovember 4, 5 – 8pmThe YWCA of Olympia seeks to honor and celebrate inspiring women during our annual Women of Achievement fundraising gala on Saturday, November 4th, 2023.Join us in honoring the amazing accomplishments and contributions of women in their professional work or in service to the community.South Puget Sound Community College […]
BandageddondNovember 4 – 11November 4, 4:30pm Clinic with Yamaha artist Dave CamwellWeeklong sale of brass and woodwind instruments.Set-up an appointment with a band instrument specialist between 10am – 4pm on November 4th at:Bandageddond – Ted Brown MusicTed Brown Music6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma253.272.3211
Bid for the Fort Online Auction & FundraiserNovember 4 – 11Bid for the Fort auction funds school field trips, hand-on activities, living history re-enactments, preservation, and more for the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.https://app.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/bid-for-the-fort-2023-39213Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Foundation5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma253.404.3970, metroparkstacoma.org
Brewallup Craft Beer FestivalNovember 4, 1 – 7pmA homage to the Puyallup Valley’s hops heritage, Brewallup brings folks from all over to sample craft beer, munch on mouth-watering food truck fare, and enjoy live music. Sumner Puyallup Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with Puyallup’s CaskCades to bring you one of the fastest- growing craft […]
Colin JostNovember 4, 7pmColin Jost serves as a head writer at Saturday Night Live, television’s longest running and most successful sketch and comedy show, now in its 48th season. Jost originally joined the show as a writer in 2005 and became a co-head writer in 2012. Jost has also co-anchored “Weekend Update” alongside fellow cast […]
Native American Comedy Jam November 9can, 7:30pm Come out for a night of gut-busting laughs as Jim Ruel, Vaugh Eaglebear, and Larry Omaka take the stage for an evening of fun. The night will be hosted by Mylo Smith. In addition, Country singer Autumn Everland will perform. Federal Way Performing Art & Event Center 31510 […]
Saint Martin’s University Gala 2023November 4Enjoy the culinary delights and entertainment provided by two celebrity chefs and a celebrity butcher at the 2023 Gala Fundraiser for student scholarships. Chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau, The Chef in the Hat™, and butcher Dario Cecchini are set to host the event.Saint Martin’s University, Marcus Plaza5000 Abbey Way […]
The Triplets of Belleville – A Cine-ConcertNovember 4, 3 & 7:30pmRoll your bike into the Armory for a special event celebrating cycling with the animated French feature The Triplets of Belleville. The cult classic swept the globe in 2003, garnering dozens of awards and nominations, while capturing the hearts of admirers along the way. A […]