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.

Agenda
Agenda
December 2024 – January 2025 Dec 2024 – Jan 2025
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Dec
14
Sat
Experience an 1861 Christmas @ Historic Fort Steilacoom
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Dec 14 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

An affordable event for families: Experience an 1861 Christmas at Historic Fort Steilacoom on Dec. 14

Step back in time and experience Christmas as it was celebrated in 1861! Join Historic Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., as living historians bring the holiday season to life in the same buildings where it was celebrated 163 years ago.

Visitors will walk through candlelit scenes of re-enactors singing, dancing, dining, and exchanging gifts, just as the residents of Fort Steilacoom might have done in the first U.S. military post in Puget Sound. Visitors from 2024 will walk past and witness scenes as if the visitors are silent time travelers.

Though 1861 marked the beginning of the U.S. Civil War, Christmas at Fort Steilacoom was a time of celebration and social gathering, where soldiers, families, and friends came together in a festive spirit.

Ticket Information

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for youth. A family of up to two adults and four youth pays $12. Proceeds support the maintenance of Fort Steilacoom’s historic buildings. Tickets are available in advance through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-at-historic-fort-steilacoom-1861-in-2024-tickets-1086615178249?aff=oddtdtcreator

This popular event often sells out, so advance purchase is highly recommended. You can check the Fort Steilacoom Facebook page for updates about tickets.

The final tour group departs at 7:10 p.m.

Fort Steilacoom is on the grounds of Western State Hospital, located at 9601 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Be sure to use this address to locate the fort, as GPS may direct you to nearby Fort Steilacoom Park. After entering Western State, turn right, and look for the cannon shelter and lights. Tours start at the building furthest right of the four.

About Fort Steilacoom

Fort Steilacoom was the first U.S. Army post in Puget Sound, operating from 1849 to 1868. Now managed entirely by volunteers, it holds an essential place in the settlement and early history of Washington Territory. The Historic Fort Steilacoom Association is dedicated to preserving this heritage, acknowledging the complex history of the Fort, and including diverse perspectives in its storytelling.

Learn more at www.historicfortsteilacoom.org

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Categories: Education Family Events Local History Seasonal and Holiday Events
3rd Annual Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Tickets
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm
3rd Annual Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center

? Join Us for the 3rd Annual Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting! ?

Celebrate the season with family and friends at the 3rd Annual Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting! Kick off the holidays with dazzling lights, festive music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Enjoy delicious treats, festive activities, and the magic of the season as we light up the night and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss this heartwarming tradition – the perfect way to start your holiday season!

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Categories: Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events
Jan
1
Wed
Polar Bear Plunge @ Point Defiance Marina Public Boat Launch
Tickets
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Kick off the new year by plunging (or walking) into Puget Sound!

All ages welcome. Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes welcome but not required.  Shoes/foot protection highly recommended. For the safety of participants, life jackets will be available, and lifeguards will be stationed on the docks.

Food and drink available for purchase at the event:

  • Wandering Cowgirl Coffee
  • Dawg Eats Dogs 

    Sign up in advance to:

    • Choose a time slot between 10 am-2 pm. Options are available in half-hour increments.
    • Skip the registration line at the event!
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Categories: Family Events Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events
Jan
4
Sat
Family Saturdays – Music is in Everything @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Jan 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us this winter for Family Saturdays! Explore how history connects us all during this hour-long storytime program designed for children ages 4 to 10 and their families.

This month’s Family Saturday story is Me On The Map, by Joan Sweeney, a book about the importance of map skills. We’ll read the book together and spend time practicing map skills in our exhibition The Mountain Was Out. Then, you’ll have the chance to create your own map of a place you’d like others to explore.

 

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Categories: Family Events Kids
Jan
9
Thu
Artvana paint and sip – Winter Moon Wreath @ 15% Board Game Cafe
Tickets
Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm
Artvana paint and sip - Winter Moon Wreath @ 15% Board Game Cafe

Come enjoy this guided painting class with Artvana!  All art supplies are included, beginner friendly and all-ages.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids
HistoryTalks! The Evergreen Ballroom @ Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers
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Jan 9 @ 6:30 pm
HistoryTalks! The Evergreen Ballroom @ Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers

The Evergreen Ballroom story is an immigrant story, a local community story, and a music lovers’ story. From the time it was constructed to the last day that music played, the dance hall saw a number of people cross its stage who would go on to musical fame. In this presentation, Rebecca Sanchez will cover her research from a series of local history articles published on Thurston Talk.

Hybrid Format: Come in person or join online.

Registration required for online attendance only https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lS3QWnAcTpmwaTU6tf5sVQ#/registration

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Categories: Author Talk Education Local Government Local History
Jan
13
Mon
Sumner Blood Drive @ Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Tickets
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sumner Blood Drive @ Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Donate & Win a $3,000 digital gift card – Donate & Win – Bloodworks Northwest

Did you know only 3% of people give blood, yet it takes thousands of us donating every day to ensure blood is available for our community? This January, make a difference with Bloodworks and donate! As a thank you, you have a chance to win a $3,000 prepaid digital gift card!
Go to www.bloodworksnw.org/win to book an appointment near you and complete your online entry.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to commit to your next donation and set a goal to donate every time you’re eligible! Join Bloodworks in celebration of National Blood Donor Month!

It takes 1,000 donors a day to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply in the Pacific Northwest.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Everyday Family Events Health and Wellness Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Jan
14
Tue
Sumner Blood Drive @ Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Tickets
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sumner Blood Drive @ Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Donate & Win a $3,000 digital gift card – Donate & Win – Bloodworks Northwest

Did you know only 3% of people give blood, yet it takes thousands of us donating every day to ensure blood is available for our community? This January, make a difference with Bloodworks and donate! As a thank you, you have a chance to win a $3,000 prepaid digital gift card!
Go to www.bloodworksnw.org/win to book an appointment near you and complete your online entry.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to commit to your next donation and set a goal to donate every time you’re eligible! Join Bloodworks in celebration of National Blood Donor Month!

It takes 1,000 donors a day to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply in the Pacific Northwest.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Everyday Family Events Health and Wellness Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Jan
15
Wed
Artvana paint and sip – Snowman Hearts @ Top Down Brewing
Tickets
Jan 15 @ 6:00 pm
Artvana paint and sip - Snowman Hearts @ Top Down Brewing

Paint a cozy Snowman with Artvana in this guided, all ages class!  All art supplies are included, get ready for an infusion of creativity!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids
Jan
18
Sat
Monster Jam® Tacoma @ Tacoma Dome
Tickets
Jan 18 @ 1:00 pm
Monster Jam® Tacoma @ Tacoma Dome

Get Ready for Epic Family Fun: Monster Jam® is Coming to Tacoma!

Tickets on sale now to see the world’s most popular Monster Jam trucks and best drivers roar into Tacoma Dome on January 17-19 for Arena Championship Series West

Experience Monster Jam ® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Tacoma Dome from January 17-19, 2025. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Tacoma for a weekend packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts.

This isn’t just any event—it’s As Big As It Gets where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill. It’s all happening at Monster Jam, where every moment is unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable.

Get Your Tickets Before They’re Gone at Ticketmaster.com!

Event Times:

Friday, January 17, 2025 – 7:00P

Saturday, January 18, 2025 – 1:00PM & 7:00PM

Pit Party open from 10:30AM – 12PM (Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Sunday, January 19, 2025 – 1:00PM & 6:30PM

Pit Party open from 10:30AM – 12PM (Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Tickets and Pit Passes are available now at Ticketmaster!

*Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply.

For more information, visit MonsterJam.com

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids
December 2024 – January 2025 Dec 2024 – Jan 2025