Pierce County Events Calendar

Pierce County Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and beyond.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@SouthSoundTalk.com with the following information:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of the event
  • Photo

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Nov
2
Sat
City Services Expo & Job Fair @ Tacoma Dome
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Korsmo Construction invite the local
media and the community to T-Town: City Services Expo & Job Fair at the Tacoma
Dome. This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for Tacoma
residents to interact with City departments, explore career opportunities, and engage
in hands-on activities. For the second year, T-Town will once again feature the Tacoma
Public Schools (TPS) and Korsmo Construction Trades & Hiring Fair.

The event introduces a new element, “Truck-Or-Treat,” a fun twist on a Touch-ATruck event, where attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating in the Tacoma Dome Arena. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged as participants explore vehicles from City departments, including Environmental Services Solid Waste, Tacoma Power, Tacoma Rail, Public Works, TV Tacoma, Tacoma Fire, and Tacoma Police, among others.

More than 2,000 students are expected to attend the Trades & Hiring Fair on Friday,
November 1. Attendees can “Try-A-Trade” which includes activities where students and
job seekers can test out various trades and interact with some heavy duty equipment
while exploring career pathways with more than 100 companies in industries like
maritime, transportation, logistics, and construction.

Nov
7
Thu
American Institute of Architects Southwest Washington Winter Gala @ Museum of Glass
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
American Institute of Architects Southwest Washington Winter Gala @ Museum of Glass

Guest Speaker – Terry Rishel

Terry’s photography began in 1980, shooting abstracts in nature and soon progressed to medium and large format cameras, photographing commercial, architecture, nature, weddings, etc. He then opened a photo studio with friends in Tacoma, WA. Over the years, Terry has received multiple photographic awards with noted companies, such as Nikon, Polaroid, Hasselblad, Illford, etc. From 1991-2009, Terry became Dale Chihuly’s head photographer, as well as studio manager for Chihuly Studio One (TS-1). Traveling with Chihuly for many years, he photographed over fifty fine art books, as well as hundreds of thousands of photos from around the world. Terry and his crew mocked up and built many installations and complex lighting scenarios. With the onset of digital photography and an intense interest in florals, the work continues.

Nov
9
Sat
Bazaar @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Nov
16
Sat
The 22nd Annual Gayla: Sequins & Stardust @ Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The 22nd Annual Gayla: Sequins & Stardust @ Greater Tacoma Convention Center

Gayla! is our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring a live and silent auction. All funds raised go directly to the community through better resources, more events, and improved amenities at Rainbow Center for community use. Every dollar raised makes a difference to our work, and we want you to make that difference! Plus, we’ll provide entertainment, food, drinks, and dancing to close the night. Gayla! will be the party of the year, and you don’t want to miss it!

Nov
30
Sat
Festival of Trees – Public Days @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Festival of Trees - Public Days @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Join the kickoff to the South Sound’s happiest holiday celebration in support of MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. Set against a backdrop of over 25 beautifully decorated trees, the whole family will enjoy a festive wonderland complete with kids’ activities, a gift shop and visits with Santa. Donation of new stuffed animals, Play-Doh or Matchbox cars for Mary Bridge Children’s patients encouraged.

Questions for Festival staff may be sent to events@multicare.org.

Dec
1
Sun
Festival of Trees – Public Days @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Festival of Trees - Public Days @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Join the kickoff to the South Sound’s happiest holiday celebration in support of MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. Set against a backdrop of over 25 beautifully decorated trees, the whole family will enjoy a festive wonderland complete with kids’ activities, a gift shop and visits with Santa. Donation of new stuffed animals, Play-Doh or Matchbox cars for Mary Bridge Children’s patients encouraged.

Questions for Festival staff may be sent to events@multicare.org.

Dec
3
Tue
Festival of Trees – Public Days (Retirement Communities & Special Needs) @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Festival of Trees - Public Days (Retirement Communities & Special Needs) @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Join the kickoff to the South Sound’s happiest holiday celebration in support of MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. Set against a backdrop of over 25 beautifully decorated trees. Retirement communities and those with special needs are invited to enjoy a festive wonderland complete with kids’ activities, a gift shop and visits with Santa. Donation of new stuffed animals, Play-Doh or Matchbox cars for Mary Bridge Children’s patients encouraged.

Questions for Festival staff may be sent to events@multicare.org

Dec
6
Fri
Festival of Trees Tinsel on the Town @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm
Festival of Trees Tinsel on the Town @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Every year, Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees raises funds for critical programs and services, improving the health and well-being of children throughout Washington state. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. Tinsel on the Town includes pre-event live entertainment and raffle, auction, and an after-party with the Northwest’s favorite party band. Tickets include valet parking, hosted bar, dinner and dancing and are available to those 21 or older. Proceeds raised during Festival of Trees will help build the new MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital campus.

Dec
7
Sat
Festival of Trees Gala @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm
Festival of Trees Gala @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Every year, Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees raises funds for critical programs and services, improving the health and well-being of children throughout Washington state. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. The gala includes pre-event live entertainment and a raffles; Fund-A-Need and a live auction featuring 25 beautiful themed trees with unique experiences and items; and an after-party with with one of Western Washington’s premier Funk, R&B and Soul bands. Tickets include valet parking, hosted bar, dinner and dancing and are available to those 21 or older. Proceeds raised during Festival of Trees will help build the new MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital campus.