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

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Agenda
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December 2021 – March 2022 Dec 2021 – Mar 2022
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Dec
30
Thu
25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1.

Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the detailed world of model trains at the Washington State History Museum! Railroad clubs from around Puget Sound share their incredible layouts and every floor of the museum comes alive with trains. Train operators will be on hand for questions, the museum’s mascot Seymour History will make appearances, and we’ll have a seasonal photo backdrop for holiday selfies.
Museum occupancy will be limited during the Model Train Festival. Visitors for Model Train Festival are encouraged to purchase timed tickets in advance to guarantee a spot.
Get all the details and book your tickets at www.ModelTrainFestival.org.

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
31
Fri
Hope for the Howlidays @ Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County
Tickets
Dec 31 all-day

Every year, thousands of shelter pets spend the holidays alone, longing for a forever home. We know you can’t adopt all of them, but you can still make a profound difference for animals in need at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. While dogs, cats, and critters wait for their new families, you can let these fur babies know they haven’t been forgotten by sponsoring them during this festive time of year!

During this event, you can sponsor a shelter pet to bring comfort and joy to a homeless pet and also provide the food, safe housing, and medical care they need while they wait for their forever home.

Sponsor a shelter pet today!

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Categories: Family Events Home and Garden Seasonal and Holiday Events
Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Dress up as your favorite fairy tale character and ring in the new year early at the Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party, Dec. 31. Noon Year’s countdown, dance party, ball drop, and parade every hour! Meet a Celtic princess, enjoy exciting fairy tale and dragon activities, and watch inspiring Dr. Science demos. Online reservations required.

Discover dragon eggs
Design your family crest
Make a clothespin fairy friend
Defend the kingdom with arrows and catapults
Create dragon hats and crowns, fanciful fairy necklaces, and magic wands
Silkscreen a silvery souvenir t-shirt, bag, onesie, or apron
Learn spinning and weaving and braid a beaded bracelet
Investigate how dragons are part of cultures around the world
Meet a Celtic princess and see Dr. Science demos

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly new year celebration new year's eve
25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1.

Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the detailed world of model trains at the Washington State History Museum! Railroad clubs from around Puget Sound share their incredible layouts and every floor of the museum comes alive with trains. Train operators will be on hand for questions, the museum’s mascot Seymour History will make appearances, and we’ll have a seasonal photo backdrop for holiday selfies.
Museum occupancy will be limited during the Model Train Festival. Visitors for Model Train Festival are encouraged to purchase timed tickets in advance to guarantee a spot.
Get all the details and book your tickets at www.ModelTrainFestival.org.

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
Jan
1
Sat
25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1.

Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the detailed world of model trains at the Washington State History Museum! Railroad clubs from around Puget Sound share their incredible layouts and every floor of the museum comes alive with trains. Train operators will be on hand for questions, the museum’s mascot Seymour History will make appearances, and we’ll have a seasonal photo backdrop for holiday selfies.
Museum occupancy will be limited during the Model Train Festival. Visitors for Model Train Festival are encouraged to purchase timed tickets in advance to guarantee a spot.
Get all the details and book your tickets at www.ModelTrainFestival.org.

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
Jan
2
Sun
25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Jan 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, December 17, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Note: The museum is closed Dec. 24-25, open on Jan. 1.

Remember how it feels to see their eyes light up? Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the detailed world of model trains at the Washington State History Museum! Railroad clubs from around Puget Sound share their incredible layouts and every floor of the museum comes alive with trains. Train operators will be on hand for questions, the museum’s mascot Seymour History will make appearances, and we’ll have a seasonal photo backdrop for holiday selfies.
Museum occupancy will be limited during the Model Train Festival. Visitors for Model Train Festival are encouraged to purchase timed tickets in advance to guarantee a spot.
Get all the details and book your tickets at www.ModelTrainFestival.org.

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
Feb
12
Sat
Wondering how to treat yourself or your loved ones for Valentine’s Day? @ Zoom
Tickets
Feb 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Even if you can’t make it to the live wine tasting, please consider purchasing a beautiful wine and charcuterie package to support the HopeSparks Relatives Raising Children Program

Relatives Raising Children keeps families together by providing resources and support to caregivers in Pierce County who are raising children not theirs by birth.

We are partnering with VinGrotto Wine Cellars (formerly Amitie Wine Company) and Jonz Catering for a Valentine’s Day celebration with something for the entire family to “In”Joy at home!

Cost: $90.00 Two person wine and charcuterie package

$10.00 Kids package: One Papa Murphy’s pizza kit and goodie bag

  • Wine: Bottled (minimum 6 glasses) from VinGrotto Wine Cellars
  • Two-person charcuterie plate from winner of the Best of the South Sound 2020 ~ Jonz Catering
  • Chocolates from Tacoma, family owned since 1925 ~ Johnson Candy Co
  • Zoom link for the event featuring Kris Blondin, owner of VinGrotto Wine Cellars

Purchase your packages by Wednesday, February 9th. We will email you a link for the event and instructions for picking up your package at the HopeSparks office, 6316 S 12th Street, Tacoma on Saturday, February 12th from 12 ~ 2pm. For those who cannot pick up their items, we are more than happy to work with you on delivering to your home or meeting you at a more convenient location within 20 miles of HopeSparks.

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage
Feb
19
Sat
24th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration @ McGavick Conference Center
Tickets
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) will host their biggest annual event, the 24th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration, in person at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood, Washington, on February 19, 2022, from 11:00am-6:00pm. Each year they feature a different country or culture as the host, and this year they are featuring China with its rich history and heritage. This annual event honors and celebrates the vibrant cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands that APCC serves and represents here in Greater Puget Sound.

Audiences will see demonstrations from China, as well as Guam, Philippines, Fiji, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Samoa, Japan, and many other countries. Everyone who attends this day-long event will experience folk music and dances, exciting martial arts, delicious food, and many other wonderful cultural presentations. Attendees can visit many resource booths, cultural displays, food booths, and a variety of vendor tables. It is a FREE family-friendly event for all ages.

The day kicks off with the colorful Drum of All Nations during the Opening Ceremony. Then throughout the day the audience will see Hawaiian dance from Halau Naniloa Mana’oakamai Okeala Akua, Korean drums from Morning Star, traditional dance from the Indonesian Cultural Association, the Pierce College Taiko Drum Corps, and much more. For more details, please visit the APCC website at www.APCC96.org .

APCC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization who represents and serves 47 countries with the mission to “bridge communities and generations through arts, culture, education, and business”. Washington is a wonderful kaleidoscope of races and ethnicities with more than 952,00 people who are Asian or Pacific Islander. The 24th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration is one way for APCC to proudly honor the Asia Pacific people in our community.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
Mar
5
Sat
DuPont Cherry Blossom Tea & Vintage Fashions @ The Home Course
Tickets
Mar 5 @ 2:00 pm

Join neighbors and friends for the Historical Society’s annual Cherry Blossom Tea & Vintage Fashion Show! Living history performer and musician Karen Haas will once again entertain guests as they enjoy tea and a delectable light fare. Guests are encouraged to get in the spirit of the event with tea attire (the more vintage, the better!). Older children (age 8 and up) are welcome; face masks are required for all participants.
Seating is limited for this beloved local tradition — reserve your spot today! All proceeds benefit the DuPont Historical Museum.
Advance tickets only: $30/person or $224/table (seats 8)

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Categories: Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events
Mar
12
Sat
Lacey Cultural Celebration @ Saint Martin's Marcus Pavilion
Tickets
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Savor the sights and sounds of the world without leaving Lacey! Share the heritage and cultures of our community at the Lacey Cultural Celebration, an event for the entire family! Enjoy music and dance presentations by local and regional performing arts groups. Learn about various world traditions through demonstrations and displays. Sample the flavors and art of the world with our diverse food and craft vendors. Not able to attend in person? Enjoy livestream performances, interactive discussions and shopping with our vendors, watch demonstrations, and more from anywhere in the world right on your own computer or mobile device!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Food & Beverage Kids Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #family #livemusic #localvendors arts and crafts Culture dance food & drink Performance Vendors
December 2021 – March 2022 Dec 2021 – Mar 2022