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.

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October 2022 – May 2023 Oct 2022 – May 2023
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Oct
28
Fri
Exhibit: Dissent and Resistance within the Military @ University of Puget Sound Collins Memorial Library
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Oct 28 @ 8:00 am

The Collins Memorial Library is honored to host the following exhibit in our East Reading Room: Dissent and Resistance within the Military September 28-October 28 (from the website at: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits) Image from the website: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits During America’s war in Vietnam, the antiwar movement among active-duty soldiers and…

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Categories: Education Local Government Local History
Nov
1
Tue
Identification of Overburdened Communities Highly Impacted by Air Pollution | Public Input Meeting with WA Dept. of Ecology @ Zoom
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Nov 1 @ 6:00 pm

The Washington Department of Ecology invites your feedback on the draft process to identify overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution.

This Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities Initiative is the part of the Climate Commitment Act (Section 3) that directs Ecology to reduce air pollution in communities most impacted. These public input meetings are important to the first step to identify overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution.

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Categories: Local Government
Nov
17
Thu
Hire Pierce County Virtual Job Fair @ Virtual
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Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Meet with employers ready to hire right now!

Join us at Hire Pierce County, a free virtual job fair featuring employers throughout Pierce County looking to fill open positions. Job opportunities range from healthcare to manufacturing and everything in between. You don’t want to miss this event!

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Categories: Business Networking Events
Dec
1
Thu
Collaboration for a Cause @ McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College
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Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Collaboration for a Cause offers an easy way for individuals and families to access resources and employment opportunities right in their own community. Organizations throughout Pierce County have partnered together to host this free event. All are welcome to attend!

Resources available at each event include:

Basic Needs
Employment
Health
Education & Training
Young Adult specific services
Learn more about Collaboration for a Cause and what to expect at an event.
https://pccetf.org/collaboration-for-a-cause/

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education Local Government
Feb
25
Sat
No Place Like Home Gala & Auction @ Fircrest Golf Club
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Feb 25 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join Rebuilding Together South Sound as we go Back to the Future for our first in-person ‘No Place Like Home’ Gala and Auction since February 2020! We’re bringing back all of your favorites… Silent & Live Auctions, Hosted Bar for your favorite adult beverages, our famous Dessert Dash, Head or Tails, Fund-A-Need, getting the chance to meet and hear about one of our homeowners’ stories and more!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Business Networking Events Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Mar
21
Tue
Women In Leadership Forum presented by Junior League of Tacoma @ Environment Services Building
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Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Women In Leadership 2023 – Hosted by Junior League of Tacoma

Each year, a selection of women are awarded from Washington State for their outstanding leadership in the community. You won’t want to miss an evening with these women as they tell their stories and respond to questions regarding their path to leadership including challenges, sacrifices, and successes.

Our emcee for the evening will be Dona Ponepinto, returning emcee, President of the Association of Junior Leagues International, and President and CEO of United Way Pierce County.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 2023 WILL HONOR THE FOLLOWING WOMEN:
Stacey Crnich
CEO – Bonney Lake Food Bank

Krystle Edwards
Founder – Grit City Women

Blake Mara
Owner – Heritage Coffee and Plant House LLC

Women in Leadership 2023 promises to be an amazing evening of inspiration and encouragement (with raffle prizes to win too!). We hope to see you there!

Find more about the honorees and purchase in-person and virtual tickets here at https://tacoma.jl.org/jlt-women-in-leadership/.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Tags: #WomeninBusiness #WomanOwned #WomenEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessBigImpact juniorleagueoftacoma
Apr
27
Thu
Startup253 Happy Hour with Tacoma Startups and Entrepreneurs @ Black Fleet Brewing
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Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

At Startup253, we know that building a successful business takes more than just hard work – it also requires a strong network of supporters and mentors. It’s our aim to bring together like-minded individuals who share a passion for innovation and growth in the Tacoma area. That’s why we organize fun and engaging networking events each month, like this one at Black Fleet Brewing!

Register now and get ready to set sail with fellow entrepreneurs and make valuable connections that will help you navigate the tricky waters of the startup world. And what better place to hold this event than at Black Fleet Brewing, where you can enjoy light snacks and drinks while soaking up the nautical ambiance.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education
May
4
Thu
New Washington State Poet Laureate: Passing of the Laurel to Arianne True @ Washington State History Museum
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May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us on May 4 in Tacoma as we welcome the new Washington State Poet Laureate.

Current Laureate Rena Priest will “pass the laurel” to the new Laureate Arianne True.
Poets from around the state will share poems that speak to our shared places and culture.

The Washington State Poet Laureate program is jointly sponsored by the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) and Humanities Washington.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Author Talk Local Government Tags: #NativeAmerican civic literary National Poetry Month Poetry
May
18
Thu
Weatherly Inn Renton Grand Opening @ Weatherly Inn Renton
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May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We are excited to host you at our open-house style Grand Opening! Join us to celebrate the ribbon cutting and opening of our newest senior living community. Come and go as you please, and enjoy appetizers and cocktails, plus live music! Meet members of the community and staff. We can’t wait to welcome you to Weatherly Inn, where it’s home and you’re family!

Plus, don’t miss our ribbon cutting ceremony, happening at 2pm!

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education Family Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
May
25
Thu
State of the Urban Forest @ University of Washington - Tacoma
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May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for a special in-person conversation focused on tree canopy and climate connections in Tacoma.

Kristi Lynett, City of Tacoma Sustainability Officer for the City of Tacoma, will discuss the impact that climate change is having in our community and the role of trees in making us more resilient.

Mike Carey, Urban Forest Program Manager for the City of Tacoma, will share about recent progress on tree policy and programs at the city level.

Lowell Wyse, Executive Director of Tacoma Tree Foundation (TTF), will talk about the many ways that TTF is working to educate the public about urban forestry and create “tree equity” across the South Sound.

This panel will be held at the University of Washington Tacoma and moderated by Pierce County Council Member Ryan Mello. Suggested donations of $15 or more will support Tacoma Tree Foundation programs.

Date: May 25

Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: UWT (exact room to be determined)

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Categories: Education Local Government Non-Profit Fundraising Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures
October 2022 – May 2023 Oct 2022 – May 2023