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
October – December 2024 Oct – Dec 2024
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Oct
26
Sat
Halloween on the Hill @ Tacoma Community House
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Oct 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Halloween on the Hill @ Tacoma Community House
Join Tacoma Community House, The REACH Center, Tacoma Housing Authority, Hilltop Business Association, Pierce Transit, Community Health Plan of WA, and KeyBank as we host Halloween on the Hill!
This FREE trunk or treat event will take place on 10/26 from 3PM-6PM. You will start at Tacoma Community House and continue along MLK, Jr. Way for more trick or treat fun at participating businesses. Maps will be provided.
This is an all ages event where community members, businesses, and community resources come together for a safe & fun afternoon.
More details to be shared soon!!
Costumes Encouraged
Friendly, Leashed Dogs Are Welcome
Rain or Shine
INTERESTED IN DECORATING YOUR CAR OR A BOOTH AND HANDING OUT CANDY OR DONATING CANDY?
PLEASE CONTACT AMANDA AT: AMAYER@TACOMACOMMUNITYHOUSE.ORG
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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events
Oct
27
Sun
Fall Foliage Festival and Plant Sale @ Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
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Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden’s Fall Foliage Festival and Plant Sale on October 26-27

Join us for this free event featuring garden tours and plant talks, kids’ scavenger hunt, a food truck, or search for the perfect spot to take that quintessential fall photo. Also shop RSBG’s biggest sale of the year! Discover an immersive wonderland of sights, sounds, and sensations – from cool breezes to rustling leaves and the quiet swaying of golden-brown maple trees.

The garden’s annual Fall Foliage Festival and Plant Sale is sure to please garden enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages. For plant hunters looking for something special, featured pop-up vendors will bring their cultivated collections to the Rutherford Conservatory terrace.

Dig into a savory dish from a food truck before heading to the Gift Shop for unique garden gifts or peruse the books in the Visitor Center to learn about the beloved Rhododendron species and the natural history of the Pacific Northwest. Our collection of Japanese maples, deciduous azaleas, and other deciduous species never fails to produce a large range of bright colors right before we head into the dark and grey of winter.

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Home and Garden Kids Outdoor Recreation
Oct
31
Thu
Tacoma Farmers Market-Broadway @ Broadway
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Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tacoma Farmers Market-Broadway @ Broadway

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Broadway on Thursdays May 2 – Oct. 31, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP and WIC/SFMNP
Free Family Friendly Event

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Health and Wellness Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Nov
9
Sat
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
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Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall

THE VIKINGS ARE COMING! We are happy to present our 2nd annual Viking Days.   You’ll find Vikings, crafts, gifts, music, dancing, meatballs etc…! Did anyone say meatball sundaes? Aquavit, mead, wine & spirits tastings.  Full lineup to be shared later.  All Veterans enjoy a free food punch card on Sunday for your services.  Show your ID.  Two floors of fun for the whole family!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids Local History
INDULGE~a Sip & Savor Experience @ Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum
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Nov 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
INDULGE~a Sip & Savor Experience @ Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum

Indulge, a Sip & Savor Experience, is the signature fundraiser to benefit the Gig Harbor Senior Center. Attendees will indulge in an evening of savory and sweet bites whipped up by local chefs, locally produced beverages, auctions, games, music and more! Join in making a difference for our community’s seniors.

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Categories: Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Nov
10
Sun
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
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Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall

THE VIKINGS ARE COMING! We are happy to present our 2nd annual Viking Days.   You’ll find Vikings, crafts, gifts, music, dancing, meatballs etc…! Did anyone say meatball sundaes? Aquavit, mead, wine & spirits tastings.  Full lineup to be shared later.  All Veterans enjoy a free food punch card on Sunday for your services.  Show your ID.  Two floors of fun for the whole family!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids Local History
Nov
16
Sat
The 22nd Annual Gayla: Sequins & Stardust @ Greater Tacoma Convention Center
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Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The 22nd Annual Gayla: Sequins & Stardust @ Greater Tacoma Convention Center

Gayla! is our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring a live and silent auction. All funds raised go directly to the community through better resources, more events, and improved amenities at Rainbow Center for community use. Every dollar raised makes a difference to our work, and we want you to make that difference! Plus, we’ll provide entertainment, food, drinks, and dancing to close the night. Gayla! will be the party of the year, and you don’t want to miss it!

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events
Dec
6
Fri
Festival of Trees Tinsel on the Town @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
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Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm
Festival of Trees Tinsel on the Town @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Every year, Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees raises funds for critical programs and services, improving the health and well-being of children throughout Washington state. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. Tinsel on the Town includes pre-event live entertainment and raffle, auction, and an after-party with the Northwest’s favorite party band. Tickets include valet parking, hosted bar, dinner and dancing and are available to those 21 or older. Proceeds raised during Festival of Trees will help build the new MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital campus.

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Categories: Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
7
Sat
Festival of Trees Gala @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
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Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm
Festival of Trees Gala @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Every year, Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees raises funds for critical programs and services, improving the health and well-being of children throughout Washington state. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. The gala includes pre-event live entertainment and a raffles; Fund-A-Need and a live auction featuring 25 beautiful themed trees with unique experiences and items; and an after-party with with one of Western Washington’s premier Funk, R&B and Soul bands. Tickets include valet parking, hosted bar, dinner and dancing and are available to those 21 or older. Proceeds raised during Festival of Trees will help build the new MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital campus.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
14
Sat
Tacoma Santa Parade, Street Festival and More!! @ South Tacoma Way
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Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tacoma Santa Parade, Street Festival and More!! @ South Tacoma Way

The beloved Tacoma Santa Parade is back for its 11th year, bringing holiday cheer, community fun, and endless festive activities to historic South Tacoma Way on Saturday, December 14th. This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience for all ages, with the day’s festivities kicking off at noon and leading up to the exciting parade at 4:30 PM.

Event Highlights:

? Street Festival (Noon – 6:00 PM): South Tacoma Way between 50th and 56th will transform into a bustling holiday street festival, featuring a wide range of vendors selling handmade gifts, bath and body items, home goods, jewelry, including a Creepmas Market and more—perfect for holiday shopping!

? Food Vendors: Satisfy your seasonal cravings with comfort foods from local vendors, including Pacific Islander delicacies, soul food, pizza, kettlecorn, baked goods, hot cocoa, and more. Enjoy the tastes of the holidays while exploring all the festival has to offer.

? Stage Entertainment: A full lineup of live performances will celebrate the season with music and dance. Don’t miss the Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest at 4:00 PM on the main stage—bring your most outrageous festive attire and compete for prizes!

? Parade (4:30 PM): The grand Tacoma Santa Parade will step off in style with local cheer teams, dance clubs, marching bands, decorated floats, and, of course, Santa’s Elves. The parade will end with the arrival of Santa Claus himself, spreading holiday cheer to all in attendance.

Join Us as a Sponsor or Parade Participant:
To make this year’s event truly magical, we are still welcoming sponsors and parade participants who wish to join in spreading holiday joy. Interested businesses and community groups can visit our website at www.tacomasantaparade.org to complete an application and become part of this cherished Tacoma tradition.

Sponsors and Community Support:
This year’s event is proudly supported by local businesses and sponsors dedicated to making the holiday season brighter for the Tacoma community, including Pierce Transit,  Stellar Soirees Event Creation, SEO2000, Partytime Parcels, Cascade Home Builders, Tapco Credit Union, Liz Ann Johnson Elder Law, Guild Mortgage and the Asian Pacific Cultural Center. Their support and commitment to community spirit help make this cherished event possible.

Join Us for the Magic of the Holiday Season:
The Tacoma Santa Parade & Street Festival has become a favorite annual tradition, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the holiday season with warmth, joy, and Tacoma’s signature community spirit. With fun for all ages and something for everyone, the 11th Annual Tacoma Santa Parade promises a day filled with festive cheer.

For more information, follow our event updates or reach out to Event Coordinator Jennifer Day at tacomasantaparade@gmail.com. We look forward to celebrating with you and ringing in the holiday season together in the heart of Tacoma! 

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events
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