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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Dec
4
Sat
The Great Tacoma Book Fair @ Court House Square
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

In partnership with the Washington Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, local nonprofit Blue Forge Press presents…

The Great Tacoma Book Fair!

Join us Saturday, December 4, 10AM to 8PM in the Gallery at Court House Square, 1102 A Street, Tacoma, Washington 98402.

Discover books for all ages in more than a dozen genres from more than twenty local authors. Plus films, music and games from Washington filmmakers, musicians and game designers!

Make sure kids don’t miss a fun photo opportunity with the magical Bookicorn and a free cotton candy with the purchase of any two children’s books.

Are you an author looking for a real publisher? (Not a company that takes your rights and your money!) Purchase any book at the book fair and speak one?on?one with a publisher about the best course of action for your next book and your career.

Founded in 1989, Blue Legacy, the parent company of Blue Forge Press is a nonprofit company dedicated to supporting authors, musicians, filmmakers, and game designers achieve their goals and have their voice heard. Find out more about this a volunteer?run 501(c)3 nonprofit at www.MyBlueLegacy.org

Dec
5
Sun
Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston @ Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston
Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Tacoma Farmers Market at our Winter Markets for local food and artisanal crafts! You can shop local for the holidays and support small businesses on the Grand Plaza at Point Ruston on December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 12pm-4pm.

We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/PEBT

Dec
12
Sun
Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston @ Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston
Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Tacoma Farmers Market at our Winter Markets for local food and artisanal crafts! You can shop local for the holidays and support small businesses on the Grand Plaza at Point Ruston on December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 12pm-4pm.

We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/PEBT

Dec
19
Sun
Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston @ Tacoma Farmers Market Winter Market at Point Ruston
Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Tacoma Farmers Market at our Winter Markets for local food and artisanal crafts! You can shop local for the holidays and support small businesses on the Grand Plaza at Point Ruston on December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 12pm-4pm.

We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/PEBT

Dec
23
Thu
Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Meet some Fungi and get your photo taken with enchanting mushroom characters!

Dec
26
Sun
Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Delight your princess fan and come meet costumed character Rapunzel! Get your photo taken with this smart, spirited, and adventurous princess Sunday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dec
29
Wed
Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Meet and get your photo taken with a magical Giant Polar Bear Puppet! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dec
30
Thu
Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Meet and get your photo taken with a magical Giant Polar Bear Puppet! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dec
31
Fri
Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and ring in the new year early at the Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party, Dec. 31. Noon Year’s countdown, dance party, ball drop, and parade every hour! Meet a Celtic princess, enjoy exciting fairy tale and dragon activities, and watch inspiring Dr. Science demos. Online reservations required.

Discover dragon eggs
Design your family crest
Make a clothespin fairy friend
Defend the kingdom with arrows and catapults
Create dragon hats and crowns, fanciful fairy necklaces, and magic wands
Silkscreen a silvery souvenir t-shirt, bag, onesie, or apron
Learn spinning and weaving and braid a beaded bracelet
Investigate how dragons are part of cultures around the world
Meet a Celtic princess and see Dr. Science demos

Jan
8
Sat
Free E-Waste Recycling Event! @ Bonney Lake High School
Jan 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Free E-Waste Recycling Event! Bonney Lake High School
SBK Recycle will be onsite at Bonney Lake High School 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, collecting your old unwanted Computer & Electronic items for free. We are accepting all computer-related items and electronics except for CRT TVs or Projection style TV’s will not be taken at this event. www.sbkrecycle.com. If you have any questions, please call us at 253-539-9095.