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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May – July 2023 May – Jul 2023
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May
20
Sat
Hope Vision Foundation Gig Harbor Vision Fair @ Ocean5
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May 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Are you adjusting to vision loss or caring for someone who with low vision? Join us for a day of community, inspiration and resources in Gig Harbor.

This free event will provide opportunities to be inspired by other people with vision loss and feature speakers on emerging assistive technologies. Informational tables will offer a chance to meet representatives from local organizations providing helpful services and adaptive aids.

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Categories: Everyday Health and Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: adaptive aids assistive technology blind blindness diabetic retinopathy disabilities glaucoma low vision macular degeneration Seniors vision loss
May
27
Sat
Queen Victoria’s Birthday @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
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May 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The tradition of celebrating the British Queen in the Puget Sound may surprise some, but it is not a new one. On May 25, 1846, Fort Nisqually took a holiday. A planned revue was canceled due to rain. The day before, the HMS Fisgard, a British 46-gunned frigate, fired a royal salute from the decks over the Puget Sound to commemorate her 27th birthday.

This year, the gentlemen and gentlewomen of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum plan to celebrate her birthday – rain or shine – with cannon fire and Victorian finery!

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Members receive complementary admission. Check in at the gate! More information about Fort membership can be found at fortnisqually.org.

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Categories: Local History Tags: #fortnisqually
May
28
Sun
Puyallup Memorial Day Remembrance Program @ Pavilion in Pioneer Park, Puyallup
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May 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Puyallup’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance Program in the Pioneer Park Pavilion. Free, ample parking, and for all ages. Performance by the Clan Gordon Pipe Band. The guest speaker is Michelle Black, a Gold Star Widow, author of “Sacrifice: The Green Berets, A Fateful Ambush, and a Gold Star Widow’s Fight for the Truth”.

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Categories: Education Family Events Local History Seasonal and Holiday Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
May
29
Mon
16th Annual Memorial Day Observance @ War Memorial Park
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May 29 @ 11:00 am

Each year on Memorial Day, Tacoma Historical Society sponsors a service at War Memorial Park. 2023 marks our 16th annual event. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.

This year we will feature an All-City Junior ROTC Color Guard, representing all the JROTC units in the Tacoma School District, a brass ensemble from the 133rd Army Band from the Washington National Guard, a wreath laying by American Legion Post 2 in Spanaway, and a keynote speaker.

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Categories: Education Family Events Local History Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #freefilmscreening #localhistory #tacoma #Tacoma Historical Society band community History holiday memorial day military museum Veteran Veterans
Jun
9
Fri
Tacoma Streetcars @ Tacoma Historical Society
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Jun 9 @ 6:30 pm

Join Tacoma Historical Society for our June monthly program presented by the President of the National Railway Historical Society’s Tacoma Chapter, Mike Bergman. Mike will share the history of Tacoma’s streetcar system, from its inception as horse drawn trolleys to electric streetcars.

Refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6pm for exhibit viewing, talk begins at 6:30pm. This event is FREE or by donation. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or at the door.

This event is generously sponsored by Tacoma Creates, the Port of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities and Amtrak.

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Categories: Education Local History Tags: #localhistory #tacoma #Tacoma Historical Society free History lecture lightrail museum presentation streetcars talk trains trolley
Jun
15
Thu
Juneteenth Commemoration @ Washington State History Museum
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Jun 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Juneteenth Commemoration
Thursday, June 15, 5:30–8:00 PM
FREE

Commemorate Juneteenth at the Washington State History Museum, presenting members of the African American Writers Alliance.

Writers will compose and read original works reflecting on items from the WSHS collection and the historical significance of the holiday. In partnership with Write253, guests will also hear local youth writers read original reflections on the significance of Juneteenth, and have the opportunity to participate in letterpress printing.

Join us as we celebrate the official release of Black Washington, the first app to connect us with the inspiring stories, influential icons, and historic landmarks that have shaped Washington’s Black history.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Local History Tags: #Juneteenth
Jun
17
Sat
Dine We Must @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
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Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

An evening at Fort Nisqually filled with Northwest cuisine, drinks, and Victorian entertainment.

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Categories: Food & Beverage Local History Tags: Fort Nisqually
Jun
25
Sun
Suffrage Special Afternoon Tea @ Point Defiance Pagoda
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Jun 25 @ 1:00 pm

Join Tacoma Historical Society for an outdoor tea party in celebration of the arrival of the Suffrage Special delegation to Tacoma in 1909.

Representatives of the National American Woman Suffrage Association boarded a Northern Pacific train going from Chicago to Seattle for the 41st Annual Convention. Along the way they stopped in several cities, gave speeches and picked up more passengers all in the pursuit for women’s right to vote. In June of 1909, they stopped in Tacoma where they were given a tour of Point Defiance Park, served dinner and gave speeches at the Tacoma Building.

O?ur tea party will include tea, sandwiches, scones with jam and tartlets. Following tea, THS curator Elizabeth Korsmo will give a talk about the historical events behind the Suffrage Special and Barbara Callander will give a special performance from the Washington Women’s Suffrage Centennial play. Supplies will be provided for guests to make their own suffrage sash.

Period costume is encouraged but not required.

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Categories: Food & Beverage Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events Women Focused Events Tags: #localhistory #pointdefiance #tacoma #Tacoma Historical Society costume food History museum museum events outdoors suffrage tea tea party women's history womens events womenssuffrage
Jul
4
Tue
34th Annual Four on the Fourth @ Steilacoom Town Hall
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Jul 4 @ 9:00 am

Registration, course map, results, and photos can be found at https://fouronthefourth.org

4 Mile Cost – $15
1 Mile Kids Cost – $5

Online Registration closes on July 2nd at 11:59 PM
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5

7:30 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Opens
8:45 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Closes
9:00 AM – Start of 4 Mile
9:05 AM – Start of 1 Mile Kids
Street fair, parade, and fireworks will follow this event

Electronic Chip Timing
USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event
Event shirts available for purchase during online registration until June 30th at 11:59 PM
Scenic, mostly flat, road courses travel out-and-back along the waterfront
For everyone’s safety, pets are not allowed on the course
Prizes are given to the most patriotic dressed
Awards are available immediately after finishing

4 Mile Awards:
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female

1 Mile Kids Awards:
Every kid receives a finisher ribbon and a small USA flag

For More Information:
Allen Culp
253-219-5252
aculp@fpschools.org

This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior

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Categories: Everyday Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Health and Wellness Kids Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events Sports Tags: running Walking
Jul
14
Fri
Prairie Line Walk & Talk @ Tollefson Plaza
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Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm

Join Tacoma Historical Society for a historic walking tour of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma. The tour will be lead by renowned local historian, Michael Sullivan, who will share the history of how the Northern Pacific Railroad shaped the city we know today.

The walk will begin at Tollefson Plaza and cover approximately one mile. While the trail is accessible, the first portion of the walk is uphill. Paid public parking can be found along Pacific Avenue.

RSVP at Eventbrite.com

This program is FREE or by donation. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or in-person at the event.

For questions call or email:
(?253) 472-3738
i?nfo@tacomahistory.org

For information about other events included in the Northern Pacific 150th Commemoration, visit us at www.NP150.org.

Sponsored by Tacoma Creates, Port of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities, Amtrak & Puyallup Tribe of Indians

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Categories: Local History Tags: #downtowntacoma #localhistory #Northern Pacific Railroad #tacoma #Tacoma Historical Society Educational Tour free History museum Prairie Line Trail talk
May – July 2023 May – Jul 2023