Pierce County Events Calendar
This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and beyond.
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- Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
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- Cost
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- Website URL
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The 35th annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show presented by Leupold returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, in Puyallup, February 2-6, 2022. Outdoor adventures far and near start here with hundreds of fishing and hunting exhibitors, guides and outfitters, new gear, boats, experts and thousands of items on sale at show-only prices. The Outdoor Cooking Competition takes center stage all days of the show with some of the country’s top grillers and BBQ pro’s. Don’t miss the Head and Horns Competition. If you think you have a set of antlers, horns or a head that’s special, bring it to the show to have it scored and entered into the competition for prizes. Public lands advocate and hunter Randy Newberg will be at this year’s show from Thursday to Sunday. He’ll be spending time at the show and doing daily Q & A sessions on public lands hunts, elk and other big game. The iconic Sportsmen’s Show seminar series is all-new with new speakers and topics. If you’re looking to brush-up on your use of fishing electronics make sure you stop by Garmin’s Tech Center. Whether you’re a novice or a pro you’ll learn how to get the most out of your fishing electronics from these experts. This is the biggest sportsmen’s show in Washington State with miles of aisles to wander and so much more to see and experience. For tickets and show details visit www.TheSportShows.com. Parking is FREE!
The 35th annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show presented by Leupold returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, in Puyallup, February 2-6, 2022. Outdoor adventures far and near start here with hundreds of fishing and hunting exhibitors, guides and outfitters, new gear, boats, experts and thousands of items on sale at show-only prices. The Outdoor Cooking Competition takes center stage all days of the show with some of the country’s top grillers and BBQ pro’s. Don’t miss the Head and Horns Competition. If you think you have a set of antlers, horns or a head that’s special, bring it to the show to have it scored and entered into the competition for prizes. Public lands advocate and hunter Randy Newberg will be at this year’s show from Thursday to Sunday. He’ll be spending time at the show and doing daily Q & A sessions on public lands hunts, elk and other big game. The iconic Sportsmen’s Show seminar series is all-new with new speakers and topics. If you’re looking to brush-up on your use of fishing electronics make sure you stop by Garmin’s Tech Center. Whether you’re a novice or a pro you’ll learn how to get the most out of your fishing electronics from these experts. This is the biggest sportsmen’s show in Washington State with miles of aisles to wander and so much more to see and experience. For tickets and show details visit www.TheSportShows.com. Parking is FREE!
The 35th annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show presented by Leupold returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, in Puyallup, February 2-6, 2022. Outdoor adventures far and near start here with hundreds of fishing and hunting exhibitors, guides and outfitters, new gear, boats, experts and thousands of items on sale at show-only prices. The Outdoor Cooking Competition takes center stage all days of the show with some of the country’s top grillers and BBQ pro’s. Don’t miss the Head and Horns Competition. If you think you have a set of antlers, horns or a head that’s special, bring it to the show to have it scored and entered into the competition for prizes. Public lands advocate and hunter Randy Newberg will be at this year’s show from Thursday to Sunday. He’ll be spending time at the show and doing daily Q & A sessions on public lands hunts, elk and other big game. The iconic Sportsmen’s Show seminar series is all-new with new speakers and topics. If you’re looking to brush-up on your use of fishing electronics make sure you stop by Garmin’s Tech Center. Whether you’re a novice or a pro you’ll learn how to get the most out of your fishing electronics from these experts. This is the biggest sportsmen’s show in Washington State with miles of aisles to wander and so much more to see and experience. For tickets and show details visit www.TheSportShows.com. Parking is FREE!
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.
The 35th annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show presented by Leupold returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, in Puyallup, February 2-6, 2022. Outdoor adventures far and near start here with hundreds of fishing and hunting exhibitors, guides and outfitters, new gear, boats, experts and thousands of items on sale at show-only prices. The Outdoor Cooking Competition takes center stage all days of the show with some of the country’s top grillers and BBQ pro’s. Don’t miss the Head and Horns Competition. If you think you have a set of antlers, horns or a head that’s special, bring it to the show to have it scored and entered into the competition for prizes. Public lands advocate and hunter Randy Newberg will be at this year’s show from Thursday to Sunday. He’ll be spending time at the show and doing daily Q & A sessions on public lands hunts, elk and other big game. The iconic Sportsmen’s Show seminar series is all-new with new speakers and topics. If you’re looking to brush-up on your use of fishing electronics make sure you stop by Garmin’s Tech Center. Whether you’re a novice or a pro you’ll learn how to get the most out of your fishing electronics from these experts. This is the biggest sportsmen’s show in Washington State with miles of aisles to wander and so much more to see and experience. For tickets and show details visit www.TheSportShows.com. Parking is FREE!
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.
The 35th annual Washington Sportsmen’s Show presented by Leupold returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, in Puyallup, February 2-6, 2022. Outdoor adventures far and near start here with hundreds of fishing and hunting exhibitors, guides and outfitters, new gear, boats, experts and thousands of items on sale at show-only prices. The Outdoor Cooking Competition takes center stage all days of the show with some of the country’s top grillers and BBQ pro’s. Don’t miss the Head and Horns Competition. If you think you have a set of antlers, horns or a head that’s special, bring it to the show to have it scored and entered into the competition for prizes. Public lands advocate and hunter Randy Newberg will be at this year’s show from Thursday to Sunday. He’ll be spending time at the show and doing daily Q & A sessions on public lands hunts, elk and other big game. The iconic Sportsmen’s Show seminar series is all-new with new speakers and topics. If you’re looking to brush-up on your use of fishing electronics make sure you stop by Garmin’s Tech Center. Whether you’re a novice or a pro you’ll learn how to get the most out of your fishing electronics from these experts. This is the biggest sportsmen’s show in Washington State with miles of aisles to wander and so much more to see and experience. For tickets and show details visit www.TheSportShows.com. Parking is FREE!
Meet and get a photo taken with a Tinker Fairy from Part of Your World Princesses!
Free with admission or membership. Online reservations required.
Confronted with the love of flying mixed with the challenge of fighting a war, female F-16 fighter pilot becomes pregnant. The Air Force grounds her from flying and reassigns her to the drone program in Nevada. Piloting remotely does not sit well. Mothering brings new connection and insight. She struggles to compartmentalize her existence as her two realities as Mother and Pilot become increasingly permeable. From the award-winning playwright George Brant. Performance contains adult language and themes. For complete performance schedule, visit website.
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) will host their biggest annual event, the 24th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration, in person at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood, Washington, on February 19, 2022, from 11:00am-6:00pm. Each year they feature a different country or culture as the host, and this year they are featuring China with its rich history and heritage. This annual event honors and celebrates the vibrant cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands that APCC serves and represents here in Greater Puget Sound.
Audiences will see demonstrations from China, as well as Guam, Philippines, Fiji, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Samoa, Japan, and many other countries. Everyone who attends this day-long event will experience folk music and dances, exciting martial arts, delicious food, and many other wonderful cultural presentations. Attendees can visit many resource booths, cultural displays, food booths, and a variety of vendor tables. It is a FREE family-friendly event for all ages.
The day kicks off with the colorful Drum of All Nations during the Opening Ceremony. Then throughout the day the audience will see Hawaiian dance from Halau Naniloa Mana’oakamai Okeala Akua, Korean drums from Morning Star, traditional dance from the Indonesian Cultural Association, the Pierce College Taiko Drum Corps, and much more. For more details, please visit the APCC website at www.APCC96.org .
APCC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization who represents and serves 47 countries with the mission to “bridge communities and generations through arts, culture, education, and business”. Washington is a wonderful kaleidoscope of races and ethnicities with more than 952,00 people who are Asian or Pacific Islander. The 24th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration is one way for APCC to proudly honor the Asia Pacific people in our community.