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.

Agenda
Agenda
March – July 2025 Mar – Jul 2025
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Mar
8
Sat
Event Irish Fest @ Freighthouse Square in the Rainier Room
Tickets
Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Event Irish Fest @ Freighthouse Square in the Rainier Room

Join us for the 4th Annual Irish Festival at Freighthouse Square

Over 40 Vendors, Beer Gardens, Leprechaun Photo Booth, Sweet Treats,

Food Trucks & Entertainment.

Joining us on the main stage are Celtic Treble, Clan Gordon Bagpipers & Jeweled Scarab Belly Dancers.

Free Parking in the parking garage across the street. Enter by the Escape Room/Defiant Fox Games entrance. Food trucks will be out front on the street!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage
Apr
5
Sat
Family Saturdays @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Apr 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us this spring for Family Saturdays! Explore how history connects us all during this hour-long storytime program designed for children ages 4 to 10 and their families.

This month’s story is The Perfect Fit, by Naomi Jones and James Jones, a book about geometric shapes and celebrating differences. We’ll read the book together and conduct a shape-based scavenger hunt in TOYTOPIA. Then you’ll have the chance to invent your own toy made of shapes.

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Categories: Family Events Kids
May
3
Sat
Family Saturdays @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
May 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us this spring for Family Saturdays! Explore how history connects us all during this hour-long storytime program designed for children ages 4 to 10 and their families.

This month’s story is Very Good Hats, by Emma Straub, a book about what can be used for a hat when you use your imagination. We’ll read the book together and participate in an imaginary dress-up session in the History Lab. Then you’ll have the chance to make your very own hat!

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Categories: Family Events Kids
May
17
Sat
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
Tickets
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University

Enjoy 2 days of free rides, kids’ world activities and live entertainment plus shop from over 70 artisan and commercial vendors and food vendors!  Don’t miss the S.T.E.A.M. Fair on Saturday and Car Show on Sunday.  Free parking and admission. For over 35 years families have enjoyed this springtime tradition.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids
May
18
Sun
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
Tickets
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University

Enjoy 2 days of free rides, kids’ world activities and live entertainment plus shop from over 70 artisan and commercial vendors and food vendors!  Don’t miss the S.T.E.A.M. Fair on Saturday and Car Show on Sunday.  Free parking and admission. For over 35 years families have enjoyed this springtime tradition.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids
Jun
7
Sat
Family Saturdays @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Jun 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us this spring for Family Saturdays! Explore how history connects us all during this hour-long storytime program designed for children ages 4 to 10 and their families.

This month’s story is Be A Maker, by Katie Howes, a book about the many things we make and how we can make a difference in the world. We’ll read the book together and participate in a maker BINGO game. Then you’ll have the chance to make an invention of your choice.

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Categories: Family Events Kids
Jul
4
Fri
36th Annual Four on the Fourth @ Steilacoom Town Hall
Tickets
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am
36th Annual Four on the Fourth @ Steilacoom Town Hall

Street fair, parade, and fireworks will follow this event

Online registration closes on July 2nd at 11:59 PM

Registrations are accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5

7:30 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Opens

8:45 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Closes

9:00 AM – Start of 4 Mile

9:05 AM – Start of 1 Mile Kids

 

Electronic Chip Timing

USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event

Scenic, mostly flat, road course travels out-and-back along the waterfront

Event shirts available for purchase during online registration until June 30th at 11:59 PM

For everyone’s safety, pets are not allowed on the course

Prizes are given to the most patriotic dressed

Awards are available immediately after finishing

Mile Awards:

Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group

Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female

Age Groups:

0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+

1 Mile Kids Awards:

Every kid receives a finisher ribbon and a small USA flag

This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events
Jul
11
Fri
Shoestring Circus @ Orting Lions Community Park
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 11:46 pm – Jul 12 @ 12:01 am
Shoestring Circus @ Orting Lions Community Park

The circus is coming to Orting! Join us under the big top tent for high-flying aerial dance, Guinness World Record holders, and jaw dropping and absurd stunts! Shoestring Circus is an artist owned circus company touring Washington state bringing spectacle, skill, and enough twists to tie a shoestring!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids
March – July 2025 Mar – Jul 2025