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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Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum!
Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024
Closed Sunday and Monday, December 24 and 25.
Included with admission.
The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to share their incredible, room-sized layouts in the History Museum! Every floor of the museum comes alive with trains, from the Kitsap Live Steamers 7.5-inch gauge railroad engines to the Mount Rainier N-Scale layout featuring miniature scenery of Western Washington and so many more.
Plus, the largest permanent model train layout in Washington is always on display at the museum on the fifth floor, operated by Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers. Train operators will be on hand for questions and conversations.
Take a break from the live layouts to relax and enjoy trains on the big screen in our auditorium. We’ll feature footage from I Love Toy Trains and I Love Big Trains, from filmmaker Tom McComas with delightful songs by James Coffey. Learn about freight train signals, railroad history and what it’s like to be an engineer. Great for kids and train lovers of all ages!
The Model Train Festival wouldn’t be complete without a memorable photo opportunity! Step into our seasonal backdrop for free selfies.
Remember to pick up your collectible train button at the Admissions desk, too!
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering spread of all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab!
Dinner includes, salad, dessert, and freshly baked bread. Yep, and there will be pasta as well so all can join in the fun! Features include, no host bar, great live music, an awesome raffle, and games.
The Crab Feed is a family-friendly community event. Bring your appetite, your own crab crackers and picks, and we’ll have your bib waiting!
100% of all proceeds go to benefit our greater Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula community, from grants and scholarships, to conservation, to diverse programs and services that support and sustain our community.
This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Crab Crackers).
STRICTLY LIMITED. Only 200 tickets will be sold.
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Frosty Fables, Jan. 12-14! Explore Yeti and Bigfoot lore, meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers, investigate an ice cave hideout, and see exciting Dr. Science experiments with ice and fire.
Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 15.
Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save!
Special Guests & Activities
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Investigate Yeti versus Bigfoot lore and discover the differences between these large legends
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen, Summer Queen, and Ice Master from Emerald Kingdom Parties (Jan. 13-14, 10:00am-3:30pm)
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 13-14, 11:00am-3:00pm)
• Explore Puget Sound sea creatures and look at specimens who can tolerate the ice-cold waters with the Estuarium
• See Dr. Science experiment with setting Ice on Fire (Jan. 13-14)
• Craft your own Bigfoot or Yeti slippers
• Explore an ice cave hideout and find a Yeti
• Create an Abominable Snowman to race (Jan. 13-14)
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake (Jan. 13-14, print a free poster or purchase and make a tote bag, apron, onesie, or t-shirt for $12.)
• Go on a scavenger hunt
• Take a picture at the photo booth (Jan. 13-14)
Winter Queen, Summer Queen, & Ice Master Costumed Characters presented by Emerald Kingdom Parties.
Snowshoeing activity presented by The Olympia Mountaineers.
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Frosty Fables, Jan. 12-14! Explore Yeti and Bigfoot lore, meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers, investigate an ice cave hideout, and see exciting Dr. Science experiments with ice and fire.
Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 15.
Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save!
Special Guests & Activities
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Investigate Yeti versus Bigfoot lore and discover the differences between these large legends
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen, Summer Queen, and Ice Master from Emerald Kingdom Parties (Jan. 13-14, 10:00am-3:30pm)
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 13-14, 11:00am-3:00pm)
• Explore Puget Sound sea creatures and look at specimens who can tolerate the ice-cold waters with the Estuarium
• See Dr. Science experiment with setting Ice on Fire (Jan. 13-14)
• Craft your own Bigfoot or Yeti slippers
• Explore an ice cave hideout and find a Yeti
• Create an Abominable Snowman to race (Jan. 13-14)
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake (Jan. 13-14, print a free poster or purchase and make a tote bag, apron, onesie, or t-shirt for $12.)
• Go on a scavenger hunt
• Take a picture at the photo booth (Jan. 13-14)
Winter Queen, Summer Queen, & Ice Master Costumed Characters presented by Emerald Kingdom Parties.
Snowshoeing activity presented by The Olympia Mountaineers.
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering spread of all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab!
Dinner includes, salad, dessert, and freshly baked bread. Yep, and there will be pasta as well so all can join in the fun! Features include, no host bar, great live music, an awesome raffle, and games.
The Crab Feed is a family-friendly community event. Bring your appetite, your own crab crackers and picks, and we’ll have your bib waiting!
100% of all proceeds go to benefit our greater Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula community, from grants and scholarships, to conservation, to diverse programs and services that support and sustain our community.
This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Crab Crackers).
STRICTLY LIMITED. Only 200 tickets will be sold.
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Frosty Fables, Jan. 12-14! Explore Yeti and Bigfoot lore, meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers, investigate an ice cave hideout, and see exciting Dr. Science experiments with ice and fire.
Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 15.
Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save!
Special Guests & Activities
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Investigate Yeti versus Bigfoot lore and discover the differences between these large legends
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen, Summer Queen, and Ice Master from Emerald Kingdom Parties (Jan. 13-14, 10:00am-3:30pm)
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 13-14, 11:00am-3:00pm)
• Explore Puget Sound sea creatures and look at specimens who can tolerate the ice-cold waters with the Estuarium
• See Dr. Science experiment with setting Ice on Fire (Jan. 13-14)
• Craft your own Bigfoot or Yeti slippers
• Explore an ice cave hideout and find a Yeti
• Create an Abominable Snowman to race (Jan. 13-14)
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake (Jan. 13-14, print a free poster or purchase and make a tote bag, apron, onesie, or t-shirt for $12.)
• Go on a scavenger hunt
• Take a picture at the photo booth (Jan. 13-14)
Winter Queen, Summer Queen, & Ice Master Costumed Characters presented by Emerald Kingdom Parties.
Snowshoeing activity presented by The Olympia Mountaineers.
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering spread of all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab!
Dinner includes, salad, dessert, and freshly baked bread. Yep, and there will be pasta as well so all can join in the fun! Features include, no host bar, great live music, an awesome raffle, and games.
The Crab Feed is a family-friendly community event. Bring your appetite, your own crab crackers and picks, and we’ll have your bib waiting!
100% of all proceeds go to benefit our greater Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula community, from grants and scholarships, to conservation, to diverse programs and services that support and sustain our community.
This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Crab Crackers).
STRICTLY LIMITED. Only 200 tickets will be sold.
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering spread of all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab!
Dinner includes, salad, dessert, and freshly baked bread. Yep, and there will be pasta as well so all can join in the fun! Features include, no host bar, great live music, an awesome raffle, and games.
The Crab Feed is a family-friendly community event. Bring your appetite, your own crab crackers and picks, and we’ll have your bib waiting!
100% of all proceeds go to benefit our greater Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula community, from grants and scholarships, to conservation, to diverse programs and services that support and sustain our community.
This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Crab Crackers).
STRICTLY LIMITED. Only 200 tickets will be sold.
The Tacoma Home + Garden Show returns to the Tacoma Dome from January 25-28, 2024, with its most extensive showcase yet, boasting a 20% increase in size and first day admission is free courtesy of Hunt’s Services! Local HGTV celebrities Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis from Unsellable Houses are back as guest speakers, sharing home design and remodeling insights. With over 300 brands, local residents can shop for home-related products and services, witness stunning displays, connect with industry experts, and glean insights from renowned local and international home professionals. Now in its 41st year, the show promises an expansive exhibit featuring a larger Local Makers Market, Plant Market, and an elevated roster of exhibitors from across the PNW. Engage with home and gardening experts like Marianne Binetti, Ciscoe Morris, Sue Goetz, and more through diverse seminars. Experience creativity, artistry, and find inspiration at the biggest Tacoma Home + Garden Show yet. Enjoy complimentary free parking daily and download a $5 off admission coupon at https://www.tacomahomeandgardenshow.com/
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering spread of all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab!
Dinner includes, salad, dessert, and freshly baked bread. Yep, and there will be pasta as well so all can join in the fun! Features include, no host bar, great live music, an awesome raffle, and games.
The Crab Feed is a family-friendly community event. Bring your appetite, your own crab crackers and picks, and we’ll have your bib waiting!
100% of all proceeds go to benefit our greater Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula community, from grants and scholarships, to conservation, to diverse programs and services that support and sustain our community.
This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Crab Crackers).
STRICTLY LIMITED. Only 200 tickets will be sold.