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
April – May 2023 Apr – May 2023
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Apr
20
Thu
Ticket to Ride Game Night @ Tacoma Historical Society Museum
Tickets
Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm

Can you build the best railroad across America? Join us for fun and games at the
THS Museum, 406 Tacoma Ave South, as we play the popular strategy game about building your railroad across America in the 20th century.
We will also have some history trivia, snacks, and prizes!
Ticket to Ride is suggested for ages eight and older. This event is free or by
donation. Donations can be made at the door. Games provided by Tacoma
Games.
Reserve your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ticket-to-ride-game-
night-tickets-605217049487
F?or questions: (?253) 472-3738 or i?nfo@tacomahistory.org
Sponsored by Port of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Local History
Apr
23
Sun
Ride for Major Taylor @ White Center Bicycle Playground (start and finish line)
Tickets
Apr 23 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Support Black and Brown youth in Tacoma’s Major Taylor Project clubs by joining Cascade Bicycle Club on the Ride for Major Taylor. This is a fundraising ride that supports a way for youth to gain confidence, leadership skills, and bike knowledge as part of free after-school bike clubs in Tacoma and Seattle. This event is Cascade Bicycle Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year for these clubs.

The Ride for Major Taylor takes place April 23 from 7 am to 3 pm and offers 26 and 63-mile routes that are fully supported. The 63-mile route includes a journey through Tacoma and Pierce County along the Sound. Registration is $130 for Cascade members, $140 for non-members, and $30 for youth 18 and under (scholarships are available for adults and youth). Registration includes ferry fare, souvenirs, route support (mechanics, medical, etc), and a finisher meal with vegan and gluten-free options.

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: #PugetSound #tacoma Major Taylor Project
Apr
29
Sat
Klahowya @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Tickets
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Klahowya, means ‘Welcome’ in Chinook Jargon. Get to know Fort Nisqually Living History Museum with hands-on activities, crafts demonstrations and more.

This event is complementary for Pierce County residents, those with Native tribal memberships, and Fort Nisqually Living History Members. These groups do not need to purchase tickets in advance. ID is required for complementary admission!

Fort Nisqually welcomes you to our first Living History event of the year! Learn more at fortnisqually.org.

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Categories: Local History Tags: Fort Nisqually
Dinner with Teddy Roosevelt @ Sons of Norway Normanna Hall, Tacoma
Tickets
Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm

Tacoma Historical Society is pleased to invite you to dine with President Theodore
Roosevelt. The year is 1903 and President Roosevelt is visiting Tacoma, having
just arrived via the Northern Pacific Railroad as part of his Presidential Tour.
Enjoy a catered meal inspired by the original menus from President Roosevelt’s
time aboard the train. Meet the president and dine alongside other historical figures
from Tacoma’s past. Listen to live music, hear Roosevelt speak, and enjoy a drink
from the cash bar, all while enjoying the atmosphere of the historic Sons of Norway, Normanna Hall.
Event begins at 6:00pm for social hour and dinner will be served at 7:00pm.
This event is formal, historic costume encouraged but not required. 2?1 and over
only.
A?ll proceeds go towards supporting Tacoma Historical Society’s mission to preserve, present & promote Tacoma’s History.
For more information call (253) 472-3738.
Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-with-teddy-roosevelt-
tickets-581098620617

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events Theater Performances Tags: #Northern Pacific Railroad #Tacoma Historical Society Teddy Roosevelt
Apr
30
Sun
Water Lantern Festival @ Spanaway Park
Tickets
Apr 30 @ 5:30 pm

Tacoma, WA Water Lantern Festival is coming up on April 30, 2023!

Water Lantern Festival was voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY two years in a row!

Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water.

As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It’s a night that you’ll never forget.

Tickets are selling fast!

Use coupon code “LETSGO” for a 5$ discount at checkout!

Visit www.WaterLanternFestival.com for more details.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Everyday Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Health and Wellness Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #family #light community festival food truck Lantern live music Water WaterLanternFestival
May
4
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
Tickets
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 – Oct. 26, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP, and WIC/SFMNP

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: # farmersmarket
May
5
Fri
Open House-Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club @ Wright Park
Tickets
May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Want to play a fun game with family and friends?
Come down to the Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club at Wright Park and try bowls…for free!
All equipment will be supplied – just wear flat soled shoes. We’ll teach you the basics. Open to all, come visit.

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Sports
May
6
Sat
Hunger Walk 5K @ Fort Steilacoom Park
Tickets
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The Hunger Walk is an annual opportunity for community members to Support Emergency Food Network’s mission of providing food to our neighbors in need “so that no person goes hungry.” The 2023 Hunger Walk will take place on May 6th at Fort Steilacoom Park. Virtual registration is also available.

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Advocate #communityconversation #familyevent #RebuildingHope! #RebuildingTogether Washington Events Workout
12th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap @ University of Puget Sound--Thompson Hall Parking Lot
Tickets
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
12th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap @ University of Puget Sound--Thompson Hall Parking Lot

Pierce Trips is excited to be hosting the 12th Annual Bike Swap on Saturday, May 6 at the University of Puget Sound.

The Pierce County Bike Swap will bring the bicycling community together to buy, sell bikes and bike parts, teach young ones how to ride, discuss best cycling routes, and much more.

At the Bike Swap, Pierce Trips is planning on providing:

BIKE CORRAL: Buy a bike or sell a bike at our Bike Corral. If you have 1-2 bikes to sell, this is the recommended route. There are no listing or selling fees. You do not need to sell a bike to buy, or trade. Come find your new-to-you ride!

LOW-COST HELMETS: Provided by Downtown on the Go, bicyclists can purchase affordable helmets and get a proper helmet fitting.

BIKE MAP MASTERS: Discuss best biking routes with seasoned local riders at the Bike Map Masters station.

KIDS RIDING AREA: Youth can practice safe riding skills such as balancing, scanning, stopping, turning, and more.

VENDORS: We will be inviting local bike shops and bike-related organizations to show off their products and share the latest information with you on bicycling in Pierce County. If you have several bicycles or bike parts to sell, we recommend you register as a vendor. There are no vendor fees.

FOOD TRUCKS

…and more!

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Health and Wellness Kids Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #Bike #buylocal; bicycling bikeswap buyandsell community food trucks free Vendors
May
11
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
Tickets
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 – Oct. 26, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP, and WIC/SFMNP

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Tags: # farmersmarket
April – May 2023 Apr – May 2023