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
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April – May 2025 Apr – May 2025
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Apr
5
Sat
Family Saturdays @ Washington State History Museum
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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
Golden Gala @ Rust Mansion
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Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm
Golden Gala @ Rust Mansion

Join Tacoma Historical Society for our Golden Gala at the Rust Mansion. Enjoy a magical night at the historic residence, complete with live music, drinks and a curated selection of local foods.

Special guest Peter Altmann will speak about his great aunt, Adele Bloch-Bauer, who was Gustav Klimt’s Woman in Gold. Learn about the person, the painting, the artist, the movie and its journey through time. He will talk about his mother, Maria Altmann, who escaped the Nazis and then had to fight for the return of her painting.

Peter graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a minor in Art History and has spoken at museums, schools and organizations around the globe.

Guests are encouraged to wear formal attire. Thematic gold is admired, but not required.

The evening will also include a silent auction. All proceeds from this event support Tacoma Historical Society’s mission to preserve, present, and promote Tacoma’s history by connecting generations to the many stories of our city’s past.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Apr
19
Sat
14th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap @ Tacoma Community College (Lot A)
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Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
14th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap @ Tacoma Community College (Lot A)

The 14th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap is a FREE family-friendly community event put on by Ride Together Pierce, where anyone can sell or buy used bicycles and bicycle parts. We encourage you to bring a helmet if you plan on test-riding bikes.

At the Bike Swap, Ride Together Pierce is planning on providing:

  • ??BIKE CORRAL: Buy a bike or sell a bike at our Bike Corral. If you have 1-2 bikes to sell, this is the recommended route. There are no listing or selling fees. You do not need to sell a bike to buy, or trade. Come find your new-to-you ride!
  • ?QUICK FIX: Make sure your future bike is safe to test ride by taking it through a quick safety check first by a professional bicycle mechanic.  A mobile bike repair shop will also be onsite for more complex repairs.
  • ??BIKE TEST RIDE AREA: Test out your potential new ride on a secure, short route through the Swap.
  • ??LOW-COST HELMETS: Provided by Downtown on the Go, bicyclists can purchase affordable helmets and get a proper helmet fitting.
  • ??BIKE MAP MASTERS: Discuss best biking routes with seasoned local riders at the Bike Map Masters station.
  • ?BIKE SKILLS PRACTICE AREA: Folks of all ages and abilities can practice safe riding skills such as balancing, scanning, stopping, turning, and more.
  • ?FOOD TRUCKS: Enjoy delicious sweet and savory food from local food trucks.
  • ?BIKE INDEX AND BICYCLE BENEFITS STICKERS: With a Bike Index sticker, you can add security to your bike by registering it to the Bike Index directory. A Bicycle Benefits helmet sticker can be used to receive discounts at participating businesses in Pierce County (and nationwide).
  • ??VENDORS: We are inviting local bike shops and bike-related organizations to show off their products and share the latest information with you on bicycling in Pierce County. If you have several bicycles or bike parts to sell, we recommend you register as a vendor. There are no vendor fees. Registration open now!
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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Outdoor Recreation
Apr
25
Fri
‘The Things They Brought Home’ Opening Reception @ Washington State History Museum
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Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for the opening of the new exhibition, The Things They Brought Home, which honors the wartime experiences of Washington’s Vietnam veterans. Curators Erik Flint and Megan Nishikawa will present information about the development of the exhibition.

 

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Categories: Local History
May
2
Fri
Breaking Barriers | Building Futures 2025 Tacoma Community House Annual Luncheon @ Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion
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May 2 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Breaking Barriers | Building Futures 2025 Tacoma Community House Annual Luncheon @ Hotel Murano Bicentennial Pavilion

Surround yourself with 650 like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference. This event is a perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the power of transformative programs. 

This event will feature:

Engaging Speakers: Listen to influential voices share their insights and experiences.

Heartfelt Stories: Be moved by stories of resilience and hope from community members.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow attendees and community advocates.

Call to Action: We hope that you will commit to support our programs that promote transformative, life-altering growth for community members.

Collaboration throughout the community is pivotal in fostering inclusivity and driving positive change. When we work together, we create a synergy that amplifies our individual efforts, leading to more substantial and sustainable impacts.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
May
3
Sat
Hunger Walk @ Fort Steilacoom Park
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May 3 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Hunger Walk @ Fort Steilacoom Park

SHORT description of the event; The Hunger Walk is a great way to get involved with Hunger Awareness Month, help your neighbors in need, and have some fun! Enjoy a scenic walk around Waughop Lake, live music, and local vendors. This event is pet and family friendly.

Proceeds from the Hunger Walk will help Emergency Food Network (EFN) provide Pierce County with a consistent, diverse, and nutritious food supply so that no person goes hungry. Each month, EFN provides our network of more than 75 partner food pantries, meal sites, and shelters with more than one million pounds of food, at no cost to them.

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Health and Wellness Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Family Saturdays @ Washington State History Museum
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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
15
Thu
South Sound Day of Remembrance @ Washington State History Museum
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May 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening of commemoration as we recognize the 83rd anniversary of the wartime forced eviction of people of Japanese ancestry from South Puget Sound on May 17-18, 1942.

Take a walking tour through downtown Tacoma, the site of the city’s lost Japantown. The tour will make stops exploring significant sites in Japanese American history before reconvening at the Washington State History Museum for a taiko drum performance. The performance will be followed by a brief procession to Union Station to remember the site where the Japanese American community was forced to report before being sent to prison camps throughout the West.

This free program is held in partnership with Downtown on the Go.

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Categories: Local History
May
17
Sat
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
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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
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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
April – May 2025 Apr – May 2025