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.

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  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
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  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of the event
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Agenda
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Jul
8
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Fire Rescue Spectacular, July 8, is the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! At the free street fair kids can explore a fleet of emergency vehicles, meet first responders, take the Junior Fighter Challenge, enjoy free ice cream, and so much more!

Presented by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network in partnership with Olympia Fire Dept., and thanks to Access Partner Macy’s.

Free Street Fair Activities
• Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles and meet first responders
• Meet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
• See vintage fire trucks
• Experience the Spray Gallery
• Take the Junior Firefighter Challenge
• Enjoy special activities, festival food & free ice cream and popsicles

Inside the Museum
• See wacky Dr. Science demos
• Make an emergency candle or fire starter
• Learn how to start a campfire
• Explore first aid techniques
• Rescue toy animals from ice

All activities on the street are free to the public. Special activities in the Museum are free with admission – online reservations recommended.

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #family #Olympia childrens events family event family friendly fire department hands on children's museum kid friendly summer
Craftopia: Beginning Weaving class @ Craftopia
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Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm

In this class, learn the basic techniques of weaving to create your own wall hanging. Choose from a variety of colors, materials, and styles of yarn and rope to make your very own hanging art piece! While the technique is fairly simple, this can be a time-consuming process, so learners may need to complete their project at home.
$15/project. Recommended for ages 12+. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts folk arts textile arts
Summer Sips @ Gig Harbor Uptown
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Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Celebrate summer, live music & local makers at the 1-stop taste event of the season. Craft beer, cider, wine, spirits & more from the 253!

What is Summer Sips? Think wine or beer festival – but more! Summer Sips brings locally crafted sips to the masses, replete with amazing live music throughout the day.

When: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 Time: 12pm – 7pm

Where: Uptown Gig Harbor, 4701 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor

Whether you’re into cider, beer, wine, spirits, or softer options, Summer Sips is the 1-stop taste n’ shop event of the season. 1 day, 1 location, 60+ refreshing sips from the 253 and great live music. Let your senses run wild for a cause! 21+ event.

Proceeds fund environmental education, conservation, and stewardship initiatives in the KGI watershed through the Lu Winsor Memorial Environmental Grant program.

Each ticket includes event access, a Sips tasting glass, 5 drink tickets, re-entry pass, live music, and an awesome time!

Volunteer Opportunities Summer Sips Volunteer Sign Up

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Tags: #livemusic #WineTasting beer cider spirits
Craftopia: Soap Making class @ Craftopia
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Jul 8 @ 2:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how to make soap from scratch? Well, now is your chance to learn about cold-pressed soap! This 90-minute class will start with a demonstration of making a soap base using various oils and goat milk, as well as discussing the challenges and safety precautions required when using sodium hydroxide for saponification. The soap base will then be divvied up and students will be able to color and scent their batch to make their very own personalized bars of soap. You will be sent home with three bars of your very own as well as instructions on how to cure it. Cold processed soap requires three to four weeks to cure, so please be sure you have a place with good airflow for it to rest for that time before using. This class does involve the use of sodium hydroxide which is caustic, so right now this class is for ages 16+ only.
$30 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts folk arts
Craftopia: String Art class @ Craftopia
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Jul 8 @ 4:00 pm

Make your very own string art creation! Learners will get the chance to choose from several different basic string art shapes, will pick their base and learn how to create their frame, then will wrap their way to their very own work of string art. Recommended for ages 14+. This class involves the use of hammers and nails.
$15 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts folk arts
‘Here With Me’ Album Debut Concert + Dinner @ Mark The Pond Guy
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Jul 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Mark the Pond Guy Presents-

A Live Concert with Cynthia Harp!

“Here With Me” Album Debut – The Songs and the Stories

Featuring Sky Star Records artist Cynthia Harp and videographer Tori Harp

July 8, 2023

7:00 PM till 9:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable outdoor concert experience at the home of Mark & Cynthia Harp on South Hill Puyallup. Stunning water gardens created by award-winning water-feature artists Dan & Mark Harp coupled with nature’s beauty, don’t be surprised if a sense of calm and relaxation helps you feel peaceful and happy.

To add to the already spectacular surroundings Cynthia Harp will dazzle you with her unique style of music, the melodies and harmonies, and her ability to evoke emotions & musical storytelling. Some have said it’s like listening to the story of her soul. She will also be performing simultaneously on the piano & harp, a must-see!

Gathering under the big night sky to celebrate life, to celebrate you, to nurture the human spirit, and to bring some enjoyment and lightness to your heart.

You will also get to listen to at least one song from the soon to be released next album. Get ready to be swept away, we can’t wait to see you here!

Limited seating, book your tickets now, and join us for an enchanting evening by the pond.

Tickets for $125 each include:

Live Experience
Plated Full Course Meal with your choice of salmon, brisket, or chicken, and dessert.
Mocktail Bar
Self-Guided Pond Tour
Autographed CD
Dress casually and warm enough for our Pacific Northwest evening weather in July.

Thank you to our Sponsors for providing the meal:

Mission Outdoors & Rolling Smoke BBQ & Co.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Home and Garden Music Concerts
Jul
9
Sun
Craftopia: Precious Stone Coil Bracelet class @ Craftopia
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Jul 9 @ 3:00 pm

Spend the evening planning and playing with a mix of stone, glass and metal to create these amazing coil bracelets. Using memory coil, you’ll learn how to design and create your own unique bracelet. Recommended for ages 12+
$35 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts Jewelry making
Craftopia: Beginners Embroidery class @ Craftopia
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Jul 9 @ 5:30 pm

Join Darcy as she teaches the most commonly used embroidery stitches. In this class you will learn about the tools and materials needed to create your own sampler piece. Choose your own colors and follow along with Darcy as she shows you how to combine floss with printed fabric in a number of different stitches- giving your piece depth and texture. Meet others interested in the art and then feel free to come back and join our monthly social Fiberholics workshops. This class is recommended for ages 12+.
$20 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts textile arts
Jul
10
Mon
Craftopia: Scrapbook Basics @ Craftopia
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Jul 10 @ 2:00 pm

New to scrapbooking? Not sure where to start? Well have no fear! Our scrapbook basics class will get you set for success! Learn about tools, supplies and embellishments, get ideas for all different kinds of layouts, and start designing your own pages. Bring your own scrapbook, and photos if you have them. We’ll provide the rest!
$15 per person. Recommended for ages 16+.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts Scrapbooking
Craftopia: Quilled Cards class @ Craftopia
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Jul 10 @ 4:30 pm

Try your hand at the ancient art of rolling paper. We’ll discuss tools of the trade and learn several rolling techniques before being set loose to make your very own quilled creation. Each month we will bring you a design showcasing different quilling skills. You are welcome to follow along, or make your own design if you prefer. You can make your creation on cardstock to fold into a card or a canvass if you prefer. Recommended for ages 7+
$15 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts folk arts
July 2023 Jul 2023