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.

Oct
7
Sat
2nd Annual Fall Classic @ PLU Meadows Disc Golf Course
Oct 7 @ 7:30 am

Online registration closes on October 4th at 11:59 PM
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5

7:30 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Opens
8:50 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Closes
9:00 AM – Start of 1K Kids (Cost is $5 / Registrations are only accepted on the day of the event)
9:15 AM – Start of 5K
High School Cross Country races will follow this event

Course is mostly flat with some gently rolling hills on grass and dirt trails
Event shirts are available for purchase on site

1K Kids Awards:
Every kid receives a prize

5K Awards:
Ribbons are given to top 10 in each gender as they finish

For More Information:
Allen Culp
253-219-5252
aculp@fpschools.org

Jesse McNeil
253-359-6497
jmcneil@fpschools.org

This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior

Oct
9
Mon
Annual Member Meeting 2023 @ Tacoma Historical Society
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm

It’s that time of year again, join us for the Annual Member Meeting! Meet our board members and staff while learning about what Tacoma Historical Society has accomplished in the last year and what’s coming up for next year with a short presentation by Museum Director Jessica Smith and Board President Jim Catalinich. Then, help us honor former Board President Bill Baarsma for his contributions and service to Tacoma Historical Society. Finally, we’ll finish the night off with a trivia contest and raffle! It’s sure to be lots of fun! We hope to see you there!

Non-Members welcome.

Click here to RSVP: https://tacomahistory.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200442342

For questions or more information on other events visit www.tacomahistory.org or www.np150.org. Or call us at (253) 472-3738.

Oct
19
Thu
Workshop: How Does a Place Get a Name? @ Washington State History Museum
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Indigenous educator Owen Oliver (Quinault/Isleta Pueblo) to explore how a place gets a name and what the names of specific locations can teach us about values held by communities. Participants will consider how we can use place names to enhance community connections and build strategies to engage with Tribes to revitalize place names.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Teachers who attend the workshop will be eligible for clock hours toward continuing education requirements.

Oct
21
Sat
City of Destiny Festival @ Foss Waterway Seaport Museum
Oct 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join THS at the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum for a free public festival commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Northern Pacific Railway arriving in Tacoma.

Join us for a celebration of Tacoma’s diverse history! This year’s festival commemorates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad to Tacoma and focuses on those in and coming to Tacoma were affected by that change.

RSVP Here: https://tacomahistory.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200442347

This event is free to the public and will feature hands-on activities, performances, exhibits, heritage & cultural organizations, vendors, and food trucks! Plus, the Northwest Room Community Archives will be capturing oral histories, so plan to share your stories about Tacoma and the train! We can’t wait to see you there!

This event is generously sponsored by BNSF, Amtrak, Port of Tacoma, KeyBank, Tacoma Public Utilities, and Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

For questions and information on other events visit www.tacomahistory.org or www.np150.org. Or call us at (253)472-3738.

Oct
22
Sun
Women’s Intro to Woodworking @ Foss Waterway Seaport
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for an intro-level woodworking class for women and nonbinary folks!
In this one-day class, you will learn how to use an assortment of woodworking power and hand tools to fabricate a toolbox. You will be guided through transferring measurements from paper plans, cutting lumber to length, and assembling it into a finished product. Join us in the Heritage Boat Shop to explore the basics of woodworking in a hands-on, mentorship-based class, and take your new toolbox home!
Instructed by Alice Clabaugh (she/her), a graduate from the Wood Technology Marine Carpentry program.
WHEN: Sunday, October 22; 10AM – 4PM
WHERE: 705 Dock Street, Tacoma WA 98402

Ages 1?8+

Museum admission is included with ticket. Parking, food, and beverages are not included.

Oct
25
Wed
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto @ accesso ShoWare Center
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm

EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO!

The only place to see the Madrigal family live!

Coming to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center from October 25th – 29th!

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

Then enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters Isabela and Luisa.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto: the show everyone will be talking about!

Showtimes:
Wednesday, October 25th – 7PM
Thursday, October 26th – 7PM
Friday, October 27th – 7PM
Saturday, October 28th – 11AM
Saturday, October 28th – 3PM
Saturday, October 28th – 6:30PM
Sunday, October 29th – 11AM
Sunday, October 29th – 3PM
Sunday, October 29th – 6:30PM

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.

Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

Produced by Feld Entertainment.

©Disney/Pixar

Oct
26
Thu
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto @ accesso ShoWare Center
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm

EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO!

The only place to see the Madrigal family live!

Coming to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center from October 25th – 29th!

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

Then enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters Isabela and Luisa.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto: the show everyone will be talking about!

Showtimes:
Wednesday, October 25th – 7PM
Thursday, October 26th – 7PM
Friday, October 27th – 7PM
Saturday, October 28th – 11AM
Saturday, October 28th – 3PM
Saturday, October 28th – 6:30PM
Sunday, October 29th – 11AM
Sunday, October 29th – 3PM
Sunday, October 29th – 6:30PM

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.

Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

Produced by Feld Entertainment.

©Disney/Pixar

Oct
27
Fri
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto @ accesso ShoWare Center
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm

EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO!

The only place to see the Madrigal family live!

Coming to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center from October 25th – 29th!

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

Then enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters Isabela and Luisa.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto: the show everyone will be talking about!

Showtimes:
Wednesday, October 25th – 7PM
Thursday, October 26th – 7PM
Friday, October 27th – 7PM
Saturday, October 28th – 11AM
Saturday, October 28th – 3PM
Saturday, October 28th – 6:30PM
Sunday, October 29th – 11AM
Sunday, October 29th – 3PM
Sunday, October 29th – 6:30PM

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.

Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

Produced by Feld Entertainment.

©Disney/Pixar

Oct
28
Sat
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto @ accesso ShoWare Center
Oct 28 @ 11:30 am

EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO!

The only place to see the Madrigal family live!

Coming to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center from October 25th – 29th!

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

Then enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters Isabela and Luisa.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto: the show everyone will be talking about!

Showtimes:
Wednesday, October 25th – 7PM
Thursday, October 26th – 7PM
Friday, October 27th – 7PM
Saturday, October 28th – 11AM
Saturday, October 28th – 3PM
Saturday, October 28th – 6:30PM
Sunday, October 29th – 11AM
Sunday, October 29th – 3PM
Sunday, October 29th – 6:30PM

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.

Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

Produced by Feld Entertainment.

©Disney/Pixar

Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto @ accesso ShoWare Center
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm

EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO!

The only place to see the Madrigal family live!

Coming to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center from October 25th – 29th!

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

Then enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters Isabela and Luisa.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto: the show everyone will be talking about!

Showtimes:
Wednesday, October 25th – 7PM
Thursday, October 26th – 7PM
Friday, October 27th – 7PM
Saturday, October 28th – 11AM
Saturday, October 28th – 3PM
Saturday, October 28th – 6:30PM
Sunday, October 29th – 11AM
Sunday, October 29th – 3PM
Sunday, October 29th – 6:30PM

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.

Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

Produced by Feld Entertainment.

©Disney/Pixar