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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May
18
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 – Oct. 26, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP, and WIC/SFMNP

Weatherly Inn Renton Grand Opening @ Weatherly Inn Renton
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!

May
20
Sat
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin's University
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE activities and entertainment for thousands since 1988! Join us this year for wild rides, live performances, vendors, and delicious food concessions! Saturday May 20, 10am – 6pm and Sunday May 21, 11am – 5pm.

May
21
Sun
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin's University
May 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE activities and entertainment for thousands since 1988! Join us this year for wild rides, live performances, vendors, and delicious food concessions! Saturday May 20, 10am – 6pm and Sunday May 21, 11am – 5pm.

May
25
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 – Oct. 26, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP, and WIC/SFMNP

State of the Urban Forest @ University of Washington - Tacoma
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for a special in-person conversation focused on tree canopy and climate connections in Tacoma.

Kristi Lynett, City of Tacoma Sustainability Officer for the City of Tacoma, will discuss the impact that climate change is having in our community and the role of trees in making us more resilient.

Mike Carey, Urban Forest Program Manager for the City of Tacoma, will share about recent progress on tree policy and programs at the city level.

Lowell Wyse, Executive Director of Tacoma Tree Foundation (TTF), will talk about the many ways that TTF is working to educate the public about urban forestry and create “tree equity” across the South Sound.

This panel will be held at the University of Washington Tacoma and moderated by Pierce County Council Member Ryan Mello. Suggested donations of $15 or more will support Tacoma Tree Foundation programs.

Date: May 25

Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: UWT (exact room to be determined)

May
28
Sun
Puyallup Memorial Day Remembrance Program @ Pavilion in Pioneer Park, Puyallup
May 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Puyallup’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance Program in the Pioneer Park Pavilion. Free, ample parking, and for all ages. Performance by the Clan Gordon Pipe Band. The guest speaker is Michelle Black, a Gold Star Widow, author of “Sacrifice: The Green Berets, A Fateful Ambush, and a Gold Star Widow’s Fight for the Truth”.

May
29
Mon
16th Annual Memorial Day Observance @ War Memorial Park
May 29 @ 11:00 am

Each year on Memorial Day, Tacoma Historical Society sponsors a service at War Memorial Park. 2023 marks our 16th annual event. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

This year we will feature an All-City Junior ROTC Color Guard, representing all the JROTC units in the Tacoma School District, a brass ensemble from the 133rd Army Band from the Washington National Guard, a wreath laying by American Legion Post 2 in Spanaway, and a keynote speaker.

Jun
1
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 – Oct. 26, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP, and WIC/SFMNP

Jun
2
Fri
Tacoma Farmer Market – Eastside @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Eastside
Jun 2 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at Stewart Heights Park 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Ln Tacoma, WA 98404
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP and WIC/SFMNP