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.
It’s the last major RV show and sale of 2024! The 40th Annual Tacoma Fall RV Show presented by BECU returns to the Tacoma Dome with hundreds of RV’s for sale, October 3-6, 2024. Onsite financing through BECU with special show-only rates. There’s a $2 discount coupon available online at www.TacomaFallRVshow.com. It’s the ultimate RV shopping experience with hundreds of the Northwest’s most popular RV’s all in one place side-by-side. Shop, compare and buy! They’ll all be here, motorhomes, park models, travel trailers of all sizes and descriptions, fifth wheels, destination models, toy haulers, campers, park models, pop-ups, tent trailers, tear drop trailers and more! The best prices of the year are here! Parking is FREE!
General Admission – $15 (17 and older); Youth – 16 and Younger – FREE; Military – $8 (with any valid military I.D.)
It’s the last major RV show and sale of 2024! The 40th Annual Tacoma Fall RV Show presented by BECU returns to the Tacoma Dome with hundreds of RV’s for sale, October 3-6, 2024. Onsite financing through BECU with special show-only rates. There’s a $2 discount coupon available online at www.TacomaFallRVshow.com. It’s the ultimate RV shopping experience with hundreds of the Northwest’s most popular RV’s all in one place side-by-side. Shop, compare and buy! They’ll all be here, motorhomes, park models, travel trailers of all sizes and descriptions, fifth wheels, destination models, toy haulers, campers, park models, pop-ups, tent trailers, tear drop trailers and more! The best prices of the year are here! Parking is FREE!
General Admission – $15 (17 and older); Youth – 16 and Younger – FREE; Military – $8 (with any valid military I.D.)
It’s the last major RV show and sale of 2024! The 40th Annual Tacoma Fall RV Show presented by BECU returns to the Tacoma Dome with hundreds of RV’s for sale, October 3-6, 2024. Onsite financing through BECU with special show-only rates. There’s a $2 discount coupon available online at www.TacomaFallRVshow.com. It’s the ultimate RV shopping experience with hundreds of the Northwest’s most popular RV’s all in one place side-by-side. Shop, compare and buy! They’ll all be here, motorhomes, park models, travel trailers of all sizes and descriptions, fifth wheels, destination models, toy haulers, campers, park models, pop-ups, tent trailers, tear drop trailers and more! The best prices of the year are here! Parking is FREE!
General Admission – $15 (17 and older); Youth – 16 and Younger – FREE; Military – $8 (with any valid military I.D.)
It’s the last major RV show and sale of 2024! The 40th Annual Tacoma Fall RV Show presented by BECU returns to the Tacoma Dome with hundreds of RV’s for sale, October 3-6, 2024. Onsite financing through BECU with special show-only rates. There’s a $2 discount coupon available online at www.TacomaFallRVshow.com. It’s the ultimate RV shopping experience with hundreds of the Northwest’s most popular RV’s all in one place side-by-side. Shop, compare and buy! They’ll all be here, motorhomes, park models, travel trailers of all sizes and descriptions, fifth wheels, destination models, toy haulers, campers, park models, pop-ups, tent trailers, tear drop trailers and more! The best prices of the year are here! Parking is FREE!
General Admission – $15 (17 and older); Youth – 16 and Younger – FREE; Military – $8 (with any valid military I.D.)
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.
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.
The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Korsmo Construction invite the local
media and the community to T-Town: City Services Expo & Job Fair at the Tacoma
Dome. This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for Tacoma
residents to interact with City departments, explore career opportunities, and engage
in hands-on activities. For the second year, T-Town will once again feature the Tacoma
Public Schools (TPS) and Korsmo Construction Trades & Hiring Fair.
The event introduces a new element, “Truck-Or-Treat,” a fun twist on a Touch-ATruck event, where attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating in the Tacoma Dome Arena. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged as participants explore vehicles from City departments, including Environmental Services Solid Waste, Tacoma Power, Tacoma Rail, Public Works, TV Tacoma, Tacoma Fire, and Tacoma Police, among others.
More than 2,000 students are expected to attend the Trades & Hiring Fair on Friday,
November 1. Attendees can “Try-A-Trade” which includes activities where students and
job seekers can test out various trades and interact with some heavy duty equipment
while exploring career pathways with more than 100 companies in industries like
maritime, transportation, logistics, and construction.
The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Korsmo Construction invite the local
media and the community to T-Town: City Services Expo & Job Fair at the Tacoma
Dome. This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for Tacoma
residents to interact with City departments, explore career opportunities, and engage
in hands-on activities. For the second year, T-Town will once again feature the Tacoma
Public Schools (TPS) and Korsmo Construction Trades & Hiring Fair.
The event introduces a new element, “Truck-Or-Treat,” a fun twist on a Touch-ATruck event, where attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating in the Tacoma Dome Arena. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged as participants explore vehicles from City departments, including Environmental Services Solid Waste, Tacoma Power, Tacoma Rail, Public Works, TV Tacoma, Tacoma Fire, and Tacoma Police, among others.
More than 2,000 students are expected to attend the Trades & Hiring Fair on Friday,
November 1. Attendees can “Try-A-Trade” which includes activities where students and
job seekers can test out various trades and interact with some heavy duty equipment
while exploring career pathways with more than 100 companies in industries like
maritime, transportation, logistics, and construction.
Guest Speaker – Terry Rishel
Terry’s photography began in 1980, shooting abstracts in nature and soon progressed to medium and large format cameras, photographing commercial, architecture, nature, weddings, etc. He then opened a photo studio with friends in Tacoma, WA. Over the years, Terry has received multiple photographic awards with noted companies, such as Nikon, Polaroid, Hasselblad, Illford, etc. From 1991-2009, Terry became Dale Chihuly’s head photographer, as well as studio manager for Chihuly Studio One (TS-1). Traveling with Chihuly for many years, he photographed over fifty fine art books, as well as hundreds of thousands of photos from around the world. Terry and his crew mocked up and built many installations and complex lighting scenarios. With the onset of digital photography and an intense interest in florals, the work continues.
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!