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.

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March – May 2023 Mar – May 2023
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Mar
4
Sat
HIT the Trail 5k Fun Run @ Tacoma Community College
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Mar 4 @ 10:00 am

The 6th Annual HIT the Trail 5k Fun Run will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 10 am. The cost is $30 for community members and $15 for students. The event will include 2 laps around TCC’s beautiful campus, starting and finishing at the same location. This is a student-coordinated event, and the funds raised benefit the Business student scholarship fund at TCC.

This year’s commemorative T-shirts feature a beloved quote from the founder of the event Char Gore and were designed by students in the Project Management class.

We’d love to have your support and see you on the trails!

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Categories: Health and Wellness Tags: fun run
Mar
21
Tue
Women In Leadership Forum presented by Junior League of Tacoma @ Environment Services Building
Tickets
Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Women In Leadership 2023 – Hosted by Junior League of Tacoma

Each year, a selection of women are awarded from Washington State for their outstanding leadership in the community. You won’t want to miss an evening with these women as they tell their stories and respond to questions regarding their path to leadership including challenges, sacrifices, and successes.

Our emcee for the evening will be Dona Ponepinto, returning emcee, President of the Association of Junior Leagues International, and President and CEO of United Way Pierce County.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 2023 WILL HONOR THE FOLLOWING WOMEN:
Stacey Crnich
CEO – Bonney Lake Food Bank

Krystle Edwards
Founder – Grit City Women

Blake Mara
Owner – Heritage Coffee and Plant House LLC

Women in Leadership 2023 promises to be an amazing evening of inspiration and encouragement (with raffle prizes to win too!). We hope to see you there!

Find more about the honorees and purchase in-person and virtual tickets here at https://tacoma.jl.org/jlt-women-in-leadership/.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Tags: #WomeninBusiness #WomanOwned #WomenEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessBigImpact juniorleagueoftacoma
Mar
25
Sat
Thriftapalooza @ Washington State Fair Events Center
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Mar 25 @ 8:00 am – Mar 26 @ 3:00 pm

Join us for a unique thrifting experience! Thriftapalooza is more than just a secondhand shopping event – it’s a celebration of conscious consumption and sustainable living. With a diverse range of gently used items available, you’re sure to find something you love. Plus, by shopping with us, you’re supporting a circular economy and reducing waste. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to score great deals and make a positive impact on the environment. See you there!

There’s a beer garden, too!

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Tags: # farmersmarket flea market thriftapalooza Thrifting
Apr
27
Thu
Startup253 Happy Hour with Tacoma Startups and Entrepreneurs @ Black Fleet Brewing
Tickets
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

At Startup253, we know that building a successful business takes more than just hard work – it also requires a strong network of supporters and mentors. It’s our aim to bring together like-minded individuals who share a passion for innovation and growth in the Tacoma area. That’s why we organize fun and engaging networking events each month, like this one at Black Fleet Brewing!

Register now and get ready to set sail with fellow entrepreneurs and make valuable connections that will help you navigate the tricky waters of the startup world. And what better place to hold this event than at Black Fleet Brewing, where you can enjoy light snacks and drinks while soaking up the nautical ambiance.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education
Apr
30
Sun
Water Lantern Festival @ Spanaway Park
Tickets
Apr 30 @ 5:30 pm

Tacoma, WA Water Lantern Festival is coming up on April 30, 2023!

Water Lantern Festival was voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY two years in a row!

Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water.

As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It’s a night that you’ll never forget.

Tickets are selling fast!

Use coupon code “LETSGO” for a 5$ discount at checkout!

Visit www.WaterLanternFestival.com for more details.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Everyday Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Health and Wellness Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #family #light community festival food truck Lantern live music Water WaterLanternFestival
May
6
Sat
Aging with Enthusiasm EXPO 2023 @ Pierce College Puyallup
Tickets
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Aging with Enthusiasm Aging EXPO 2023 will be held on Saturday, May from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Pierce College Puyallup in the Pierce College Center Building, 1601, 39th Ave. , Puyallup 98374 in celebration of May as Older Americans Month. Presented by the Puyallup Area Aging in Community Committee, the event is free with complimentary assorted lunch snacks.

Event participants will learn about the new realities of aging as we enter our third chapter highlighting resiliency, optimism, learning and feeling good.

Dynamic keynote speakers will open and close EXPO 2023. Additional break-out educational sessions and visits with exhibitors representing a broad array of information and services will be offered. Find additional information and to register at www.pierceadrc.org.

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness
Hunger Walk 5K @ Fort Steilacoom Park
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May 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The Hunger Walk is an annual opportunity for community members to Support Emergency Food Network’s mission of providing food to our neighbors in need “so that no person goes hungry.” The 2023 Hunger Walk will take place on May 6th at Fort Steilacoom Park. Virtual registration is also available.

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Advocate #communityconversation #familyevent #RebuildingHope! #RebuildingTogether Washington Events Workout
12th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap @ University of Puget Sound--Thompson Hall Parking Lot
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May 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
12th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap @ University of Puget Sound--Thompson Hall Parking Lot

Pierce Trips is excited to be hosting the 12th Annual Bike Swap on Saturday, May 6 at the University of Puget Sound.

The Pierce County Bike Swap will bring the bicycling community together to buy, sell bikes and bike parts, teach young ones how to ride, discuss best cycling routes, and much more.

At the Bike Swap, Pierce Trips 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!

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.

KIDS RIDING AREA: Youth can practice safe riding skills such as balancing, scanning, stopping, turning, and more.

VENDORS: We will be 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.

FOOD TRUCKS

…and more!

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Health and Wellness Kids Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #Bike #buylocal; bicycling bikeswap buyandsell community food trucks free Vendors
May
18
Thu
Weatherly Inn Renton Grand Opening @ Weatherly Inn Renton
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May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We are excited to host you at our open-house style Grand Opening! Join us to celebrate the ribbon cutting and opening of our newest senior living community. Come and go as you please, and enjoy appetizers and cocktails, plus live music! Meet members of the community and staff. We can’t wait to welcome you to Weatherly Inn, where it’s home and you’re family!

Plus, don’t miss our ribbon cutting ceremony, happening at 2pm!

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education Family Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
May
20
Sat
Hope Vision Foundation Gig Harbor Vision Fair @ Ocean5
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May 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Are you adjusting to vision loss or caring for someone who with low vision? Join us for a day of community, inspiration and resources in Gig Harbor.

This free event will provide opportunities to be inspired by other people with vision loss and feature speakers on emerging assistive technologies. Informational tables will offer a chance to meet representatives from local organizations providing helpful services and adaptive aids.

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Categories: Everyday Health and Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: adaptive aids assistive technology blind blindness diabetic retinopathy disabilities glaucoma low vision macular degeneration Seniors vision loss
March – May 2023 Mar – May 2023