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

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Agenda
Agenda
December 2024 – January 2025 Dec 2024 – Jan 2025
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Dec
14
Sat
Experience an 1861 Christmas @ Historic Fort Steilacoom
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Dec 14 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

An affordable event for families: Experience an 1861 Christmas at Historic Fort Steilacoom on Dec. 14

Step back in time and experience Christmas as it was celebrated in 1861! Join Historic Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., as living historians bring the holiday season to life in the same buildings where it was celebrated 163 years ago.

Visitors will walk through candlelit scenes of re-enactors singing, dancing, dining, and exchanging gifts, just as the residents of Fort Steilacoom might have done in the first U.S. military post in Puget Sound. Visitors from 2024 will walk past and witness scenes as if the visitors are silent time travelers.

Though 1861 marked the beginning of the U.S. Civil War, Christmas at Fort Steilacoom was a time of celebration and social gathering, where soldiers, families, and friends came together in a festive spirit.

Ticket Information

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for youth. A family of up to two adults and four youth pays $12. Proceeds support the maintenance of Fort Steilacoom’s historic buildings. Tickets are available in advance through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-at-historic-fort-steilacoom-1861-in-2024-tickets-1086615178249?aff=oddtdtcreator

This popular event often sells out, so advance purchase is highly recommended. You can check the Fort Steilacoom Facebook page for updates about tickets.

The final tour group departs at 7:10 p.m.

Fort Steilacoom is on the grounds of Western State Hospital, located at 9601 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Be sure to use this address to locate the fort, as GPS may direct you to nearby Fort Steilacoom Park. After entering Western State, turn right, and look for the cannon shelter and lights. Tours start at the building furthest right of the four.

About Fort Steilacoom

Fort Steilacoom was the first U.S. Army post in Puget Sound, operating from 1849 to 1868. Now managed entirely by volunteers, it holds an essential place in the settlement and early history of Washington Territory. The Historic Fort Steilacoom Association is dedicated to preserving this heritage, acknowledging the complex history of the Fort, and including diverse perspectives in its storytelling.

Learn more at www.historicfortsteilacoom.org

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Categories: Education Family Events Local History Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
15
Sun
Christmastime in Seneca Village @ Rialto Theater
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Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm
Christmastime in Seneca Village @ Rialto Theater

This year we are travelling back in time to 19th century New York City. Seneca Village was a charming rural community founded by African Americans in 1825, and thrived for 30 years before the Parks Commission came in with plans for Central Park. ?Stage Director Michelle Matlock has crafted a story of joy and resilience inspired by this historic Village, and Music Director Megan Oberfield is leading our talented Chorus. The show includes a delightful blend of African American, Irish, and German traditions. Don’t miss this incredible production. It’s Christmastime in Seneca Village!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Theater Performances
Dec
17
Tue
Christmastime in Seneca Village @ Rialto Theater
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Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm
Christmastime in Seneca Village @ Rialto Theater

This year we are travelling back in time to 19th century New York City. Seneca Village was a charming rural community founded by African Americans in 1825, and thrived for 30 years before the Parks Commission came in with plans for Central Park. ?Stage Director Michelle Matlock has crafted a story of joy and resilience inspired by this historic Village, and Music Director Megan Oberfield is leading our talented Chorus. The show includes a delightful blend of African American, Irish, and German traditions. Don’t miss this incredible production. It’s Christmastime in Seneca Village!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Theater Performances
Dec
18
Wed
Christmastime in Seneca Village @ Rialto Theater
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Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm
Christmastime in Seneca Village @ Rialto Theater

This year we are travelling back in time to 19th century New York City. Seneca Village was a charming rural community founded by African Americans in 1825, and thrived for 30 years before the Parks Commission came in with plans for Central Park. ?Stage Director Michelle Matlock has crafted a story of joy and resilience inspired by this historic Village, and Music Director Megan Oberfield is leading our talented Chorus. The show includes a delightful blend of African American, Irish, and German traditions. Don’t miss this incredible production. It’s Christmastime in Seneca Village!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Theater Performances
Dec
29
Sun
A Magical Cirque Christmas @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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Dec 29 @ 7:00 pm
A Magical Cirque Christmas @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Theater Performances
Jan
4
Sat
Family Saturdays – Music is in Everything @ Washington State History Museum
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Jan 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us this winter 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 Family Saturday story is Me On The Map, by Joan Sweeney, a book about the importance of map skills. We’ll read the book together and spend time practicing map skills in our exhibition The Mountain Was Out. Then, you’ll have the chance to create your own map of a place you’d like others to explore.

 

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Categories: Family Events Kids
Jan
10
Fri
Black Box Jazz: Nelda Swiggett & Megabopolis @ Washington Center for the Performing Arts Black Box Theater
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Jan 10 @ 8:00 pm
Black Box Jazz: Nelda Swiggett & Megabopolis @ Washington Center for the Performing Arts Black Box Theater

Jan 10 at the Washington Center – Black Box Jazz: Nelda Swiggett & Megabopolis! Well-crafted arrangements and tight ensemble work produce a rich “mini-big band” sound from this high-energy jazz sextet’s three-horn front line.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts
Jan
15
Wed
The Pack Drumline @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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Jan 15 @ 7:00 pm
The Pack Drumline @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

The Pack Drumline! The Rhythm revolution is now! Experience unforgettable beats and dynamic performances.”

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts
Jan
19
Sun
The Aluminum Show @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm
The Aluminum Show @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

This unique show brings music, artists and aluminum together on stage in a magical, mystery-filled creation combining visual theater, dance, and humor into an exciting, multi-sensory experience, the likes of which audiences have never before seen.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Music Concerts
Jan
24
Fri
Trinity Irish Dance Company presents ‘JIG’ @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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Jan 24 @ 7:30 pm
Trinity Irish Dance Company presents ‘JIG’ @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Trinity Irish Dance Company presents “JIG”! JIG immerses audiences in an authentic experience that celebrates the power of vibrations, rhythm and movement.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Theater Performances
December 2024 – January 2025 Dec 2024 – Jan 2025