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
January – February 2022 Jan – Feb 2022
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Jan
17
Mon
Martin Luther King Day @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Celebrate kindness & community! Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with special art activities and collaborative projects, January 17th.

Draw inspiration from and celebrate artists of color
Write letters of kindness to your neighbors
Silkscreen a peace print
Learn about Black History STEAM Heroes
Create faux stained glass art pieces and add them to the collaborative art project
Play with lights and shadows
Enjoy a quiet and reflective reading room
Make a drawing of an important date in MLK’s life and add it to the collaborative timeline project

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Tags: #family family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly mlk day
Feb
4
Fri
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Feb 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.

Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12–¬4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12–2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2–4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4–6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.

Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program

Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.

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Categories: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Feb
5
Sat
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Feb 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.

Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12–¬4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12–2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2–4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4–6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.

Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program

Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.

Read more
Categories: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Feb
12
Sat
Meet Costumed Character Tinker Fairy @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meet and get a photo taken with a Tinker Fairy from Part of Your World Princesses!

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations required.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Wondering how to treat yourself or your loved ones for Valentine’s Day? @ Zoom
Tickets
Feb 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Even if you can’t make it to the live wine tasting, please consider purchasing a beautiful wine and charcuterie package to support the HopeSparks Relatives Raising Children Program

Relatives Raising Children keeps families together by providing resources and support to caregivers in Pierce County who are raising children not theirs by birth.

We are partnering with VinGrotto Wine Cellars (formerly Amitie Wine Company) and Jonz Catering for a Valentine’s Day celebration with something for the entire family to “In”Joy at home!

Cost: $90.00 Two person wine and charcuterie package

$10.00 Kids package: One Papa Murphy’s pizza kit and goodie bag

  • Wine: Bottled (minimum 6 glasses) from VinGrotto Wine Cellars
  • Two-person charcuterie plate from winner of the Best of the South Sound 2020 ~ Jonz Catering
  • Chocolates from Tacoma, family owned since 1925 ~ Johnson Candy Co
  • Zoom link for the event featuring Kris Blondin, owner of VinGrotto Wine Cellars

Purchase your packages by Wednesday, February 9th. We will email you a link for the event and instructions for picking up your package at the HopeSparks office, 6316 S 12th Street, Tacoma on Saturday, February 12th from 12 ~ 2pm. For those who cannot pick up their items, we are more than happy to work with you on delivering to your home or meeting you at a more convenient location within 20 miles of HopeSparks.

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage
Feb
19
Sat
Meet Costumed Character Amazon of Olympia @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meet and get your photo taken with one of our favorite superheroes, the Amazon of Olympia!

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations required.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Feb 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.

Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12–¬4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12–2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2–4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4–6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.

Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program

Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.

Read more
Categories: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Feb 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.

Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12–¬4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12–2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2–4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4–6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.

Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program

Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.

Read more
Categories: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Feb
26
Sat
Meet Costumed Characters Amazon of Olympia & Batman in Seattle @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meet and get your photo taken with two of our favorite superheroes, the Amazon of Olympia and Batman in Seattle!

Free with admission or membership. Online reservations required.

Read more
Categories: Family Events Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Dental Health Month @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Feb 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Each February we promote healthy smiles by joining with our dental community to offer free dental screenings right inside the Museum! Kids can pretend to be the dentist in our Puget Sound Dental Office exhibit and meet special guests like Amazon of Olympia. Fun, engaging activities are offered all month long.

Meet and get your photo taken with:
• The Tinker Fairy, Feb. 12, 12–¬4 p.m.
• Amazon of Olympia (Wonder Woman), Feb. 19 & 26, 12–2 p.m.
• Batman in Seattle, Feb. 26, 12–2 p.m.
Sew a Toothy Pillow
Make a Monster Mouth puppet
Practice Drilling Like a Moon Snail
Explore the Dental Exhibit in the Emergency! Gallery, open every day!
Free Dental Screenings for kids every Saturday in Feb. from 2–4 p.m. & First Friday Night Feb. 4 from 4–6 p.m.
• Reservations are required. Call (360) 956-0818 ext. 0.
Families who bring their children in for screening receive free Museum admission upon request.

Thanks to our Dental Sponsor
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
• Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
• Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
• Maureen H. Craig, DDS, MSD
• Rosaleen J. Shavron, DMD
• Aarika D. Anderson Elter, DMD
• With support from SPSCC Dental Assisting Program

Check out our Dental Health Month page for more information and a complete list of sponsors.

Read more
Categories: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
January – February 2022 Jan – Feb 2022