2024 Washington State Annual History AwardsMay 4, 5:30 – 8pmJoin keynote speaker David B. Williams, author of Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound, at the Washington State Annual History Awards. Celebrate the people advancing the field of history in Washington and enjoy a reception with appetizers, a cash bar, and a book […]

BUGS ALIVE!May 4 – 5Visit the Bugs Alive! stage in the Nature Play Garden for close encounters with small animals and insects. Zookeepers host live bug presentations. Meet bugs, like a Chilean rose tarantula, tobacco hornworm or emperor scorpion, and discover the important role that bugs play in our daily lives.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 […]

Olympia Symphony’s Fund the Future GalaMay 4, 7pmBig Music. Big Dreams. Big Impact.Enjoy live music, appetizers and drinks along with fun and fundraising.Hands on Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St, Olympiaolympiasymphony.org

LENS Project: Military Family ArtMay 4, 10am – noonFree.  Pre-registrationMilitary and veteran families are invited to a fun, free, collaborative family event. Create together as our Teaching Artists lead you through visual art activities designed to encourage meaningful conversations, positive social skills, and fun for the whole family. Space is limited, so register to save […]

Pt Defiance Marina Spring Swap MeetMay 4, 9am – 3pmFree.It’s time for the annual Point Defiance Marina Boathouse Swap Meet. It’s a great opportunity to buy, sell, and trade all types of fishing, boating, and marine related equipment and gear.Point Defiance Marina Boathouse5912 Waterfront Dr, Tacomametroparkstacoma.orgPoint Defiance Marina Spring Swap Meet – Metro Parks Tacoma

May the 4th Be With YouMay 4, 7:30pm18U FreeJoin Tacoma Concert Band aboard the Millennium Falcon as we embark on a musical journey to a galaxy far, far away, featuring a soundtrack of iconic music from action-adventure stories.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomatacomaconcertband.org  

Northwest Repertory Singers Spring Concert:  To Life! To Love!May 4 & 5, 7:30pmArtistic Director Kyle Haugen has curated an inspiring program designed to celebrate the beauty of the human spirit and the ways we experience love. The centerpiece of the concert is the first collection of Liebeslieder waltzes by Johannes Brahms, a composer of the […]

 Northwest Sinfonietta: Bach, Beethoven & BassMay 4, 7:30pm, Rialto Theater, 310 S 9th St, TacomaMay 5, 2pm, Pioneer Par Pavillion, 330 S Meridian, PuyallupConductor Jeffery Meyer and extraordinary double bassist Xavier Foley join Northwest Sinfonietta for this season finale concert. Mr. Foley will perform Bottesini’s virtuosic Gran duo concertante and his own composition, For Justice […]

Olympia Family Theater Annual Fundraising GalaMay 4, 5 – 8pmOnline Auction opens April 28The event will feature dinner and drinks that come with the ticket price, live performance entertainment, games (including OFT’s famous wine toss,) a delicious dessert dash, and both silent and live auctions featuring everything from stayaway trips to local treats!All of the […]

PenMet Parks Appreciation DayMay 4, 9am – noonA day of community service and beautification at parks throughout Gig Harbor.Park Locations include Gig Harbor City Parks, Harbor Family Park, Sehmel Homestead Park & Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature PreserveTree-planting Ceremony, 11:30am,  Sehmel Homestead Parkpenmetparks.org

Spring Glass SaleMay 4, 10am – 1pmFreeTimed, online tickets only until 11:30amSupport Hilltop Glass Artists and shop the spring sale.Embrace the spirit of spring with vibrant and stunning glass creations crafted by Hilltop Artists! Discover treasures, from exquisite jewelry to elegant vases.You’ll also have a front row seat to watch the creative process in action! […]

Swan Creek Trail RunMay 4, 10amCome run, walk, and enjoy yourself on this 5K trail run that sweeps through the trails of Swan Creek Park in East Tacoma.Swan Creek Park3997 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org/event

LoveOly Shop & DineMay 3 – 12Get ready for 10 days of local fun and community spirit! The Olympia Downtown Alliance invites you to the LoveOly Shop & Dine Event with over 60 local business participants, its sure to be a fun celebration, Olympia-style!Jump in on the fun by grabbing a LoveOly Passport from any […]

Almost MaineApril 26 – May 12, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pmPay what you can performance, May 9ASL performance May 12Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States—it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So, […]

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s CoppeliaMay 10, 7:30pm & May 11, 5pmBallet Northwest, Olympia’s Dance Company, brings Coppelia back to the pWashington Center stage after an absence of eight years over Mother’s Day weekend. Often billed as the “ballet’s most famous romantic comedy”, Coppélia is fun for all ages, and proof that there is family- friendly ballet […]

MayFestMay 10 – 12, 10am – 5pmCelebrate the arrival of spring and Mother’s Day with family-friendly activities.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewoodlakewoldgardens.org253.584.4106 

Asian, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander American Heritage CelebrationMay 11, 11am – 4pmThe Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of South Puget Sound, in partnership with the City of Olympia and South Puget Sound Community College, invites everyone to celebrate Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American heritage and cultures. Enjoy food vendors, performances, and activities for […]

PortraitsMay 11, 7:30pmColeridge-Taylor: Ballade in A minornBrahms: Violin Concerto in D MajornElgar: Enigma VariationsTacoma Symphony’s final performance of the season with Sara Ioannides, Conductor and violinist Kristin Lee.Over the last 10 years, under Music Director Sarah Ioannides’ baton, the orchestra has grown musically and artistically, reaching new heights of excellence. With each performance, Symphony Tacoma continues to inspire, […]

SIP Puyallup Spring EditionMay 11, noon – 5pm21+Enjoy delicious wine, bubbles, local beers and ciders! You can sip your way through downtown and shop local. Grab a friend for an afternoon of entertainment, exclusive specials for SIP attendees, selfie stations, and fun!Register at 109 N Meridian to receive your wristband, tasting cup, 10 wine taste […]

Storybook Ballet TheaterMay 11, Fairy Tale Tea Party 1PM, – Pantages Theater Lobby, Performance 2PM – Theater on the SquareEnjoy the stunning dance of Tacoma City Ballet in this magical production.  With Tacoma City Ballet Chamber Orchestra.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, TacomaTheatre on the Square915 Broadway, Tacomatacomacityballet.comtickets:  Tacoma City Theaters Box Office 253.591.5894 

Tacoma Youth Symphony Season FinaleMay 11, 3pmEnjoy the season finale of the Tacoma Youth Symphony with the Tacoma Youth Brass Ensemble Spring Concert.Rialto Theater310 S 9th St, Tacomatacomacitytheaters.org 

On Seeing Nature – Migratory Edition featuring the Artistry of Molly HashimotoRegister by May 17Program May 18, Walk-about 9 – 11am, Presentation 1:30 – 3:30pmThis second in a series of tri-annual art & field sessions to benefit the Tahoma Bird Alliance builds awareness about how seeing Nature through art can lead to be er birding, […]

Indigenous Matriarchs in the Pacific Northwest Photography ExhibitFebruary 24 – May 20May 16 – Closing Ceremony with the artist, 6 – 8pm, Masks highly appreciated to protect Elders and the immunocompromised including the artist.Tacoma photographer Roxann Murray will have an exhibition of eight photographs at the Washington State History Museum titled “Matriarch: Portraits of Indigenous […]

 Amélie May 17 – May 26Based on the beloved French film, Amélie follows the story of an extraordinary young woman who creates waves of joy and mayhem through her imagination and acts of kindness. When a chance at love presents itself, Amélie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to speak from the heart and embracing the risks […]

The Wedding SingerApril 26 – May 19Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer is a comedy musical that features retro music that will transport you back to the era of big hair and neon lights.Western Washington Center for the Arts512 Bay St, Port Orchardwwca.us

ABBAFab the #1 ABBA TributeMay 18, 7:30pmHaving played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA, featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in […]

Blue Poppy DayMay 18, 10am – 4pmThe mystical Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis, will grace us with its ethereal beauty once again at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. Come celebrate these fabulous flowers and enjoy a feast for your eyes. Walk through a meadow glowing with blooming blue poppies or stroll along the ADA accessible path […]

Capitol City Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & Kids RunMay 18 – 19one of the best marathons in the Northwest, the course features rolling hills, enthusiastic volunteers, a festive post-race event with food, music, massage and swag.  We are a Boston Marathon qualifier with a loyal following of marathon veterans, newcomers and everyone in between.Sylvester Park615 […]

Gig Harbor Beer FestivalMay 18, noon – 5pmAward-winning brewers from the Puget Sound area will be pouring their finest brews at the Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival. Get ready for a day filled with fantastic brews, cideries, Heritage Distilling Co., and live Music. Sip, savor, and discover new flavors as you mingle with fellow enthusiasts!Uptown […]

 Lacey Spring Fun FairMay 18, 10 am – 6pm & May 19, 11am – 5pmSince 1988, the Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE activities and entertainment for thousands. Enjoy rides, games, live entertainment, and Kids’ World activities, plus plenty of food, artisan & commercial vendors, and more!Saint Martin’s University5000 Abbey Way, Lacey360.742.9957, ·   […]

Queen Victoria’s BirthdayMay 18, 11am – 5pmAdvance Tickets RecommendedJoin us at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum for a day of revelry in honor of Queen Victoria’s birthday! Celebrate Her Majesty’s 36th birthday by stepping back into 1855 with cannon fire and Victorian finery. Guest arriving early will be treated to a parade of bagpipes to […]

Springfest Car ShowMay 18, 8am – 2pmEnjoy this car show fundraiser benefiting Seeds of Hope in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Novas.  All makes and models will be on display. Seeds of Hope focuses on families with children (18 and under) diagnosed with acute life-threatening illnesses in Pierce County.Sunrise Village Parking Lot behind LA Fitness10507 […]

Kvitucha: Ukraine in BloomApril 12 – May 26Works by local Ukranian artists and refugees of the war in Ukraine.Beauty can still be created and bloom despite the horrors of war.Lakewold Gardens12317 Gravelly LakeDr SW, Lakewoodlakewoldgardens.org

The Wonderful Wizard of OzMay 31 – June 2, Fridays 7pm, Saturdays 3 & 7pm, Sundays 7pmAges 5+Follow the yellow brick road straight to the heart of adventure.  This enchanting adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic book by Jacqueline Lawton brings the beloved story to life on stage for a magical experience the whole family […]

Centralia Pride Celebration:  Live, Love, BeeJune 1, 11am – 3pmAll Ages and Families WelcomeCelebrate Pride and join us for a fun-filled day of festivities, inclusivity, and community spirit right in Lewis County.Centralia Pine Street PlazaDowntown CentraliaUpcoming Events — Centralia Downtown Association (downtowncentralia.org)downtowncentralia.org 

Maritime Gig FestivalJune 1 – 2A full weekend of fun for the whole family.On Saturday enjoy a pancake breakfast by Kiwanis, kid’s dash and fun run, parade, food & craft vendors, entertainment and kids zone.On Sunday attend the Blessing of the Fleet, local makers market, tour Harbor Wild Watch and Skansie Netshed, enjoy the Wheels […]

Point Defiance Flower & Garden FestivalJune 1 – 2Whether you’re an expert gardener, a budding plant lover or just enjoy smelling the roses, the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is an experience you can really dig your shovel into.Enjoy the gardens, take a tour, sip & stroll with beer tasting or sip and draw, […]