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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Aug
11
Fri
Port of Tacoma Book Signing @ Tacoma Historical Society
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Aug 11 @ 6:30 pm

Join Tacoma Historical Society for our August Monthly Program presented by Rod Koon, author & former communications manager for Port of Tacoma. Rod will be discussing his recent publication “Images of America: Port of Tacoma” which details the history and development of the Port of Tacoma.

Copies of Rod’s book will be available for purchase and signing during the event.

Refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:00pm 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.

RSVP on Eventbrite.

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

For questions, call (253)472-3738 or email info@tacomahistory.org
For more events related to the 150th Northern Pacific Commemoration, visit www.NP150.org.

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Categories: Author Talk
Legends of Country Rock: Firefall & Pure Prairie League @ Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Aug 11 @ 7:00 pm

The genealogy and musical roots of Firefall run deep in the fertile soil of American Folk/Rock music. Defying industry labels, they melded country, folk, easy listening and rock ‘n’ roll, creating a sound uniquely their own, helping to define a generation and forever changing the landscape of contemporary music. One of the few surviving bands of their genre, Firefall has remained true to the founding vision throughout the band’s 30 year history. Firefall saturated the air waves with a string of Top 20 hits, earning two platinum and three gold records for their efforts. Their dynamic live performances gained them a huge and loyal fan base – one that continues to grow even now. In their current live shows, the band both nurtures and expands on their distinctive melodic sound.

Country rockers Pure Prairie League took their name from an obscure 19th century Temperance Union mentioned in the 1939 film, “Dodge City.” But this distinctly American band, with it’s 50 year career and long line of top hits, escaped obscurity long ago. Although fan favorites right out of the gate, it took a number of years before PPL, formed by vocalist/guitar player Craig Fuller, had their first hit. They couldn’t have picked a better way to start, and “AIMEE” not only put PPL on the map, but went on to become perhaps the most well known and beloved country rock song of all time. Whether they are “Pickin To Beat The Devil,” or taking you riding down a “Two Lane Highway,” PPL is a sure fire good evening out.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Festivals, Expos, and Parades Music Concerts
Aug
12
Sat
Pierce County Fair @ Frontier Park
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Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 9:30 pm

Come Experience the Magic at the 2023 Pierce County Fair in Graham! Food, Fun, and Entertainment for all ages. Gotta Go To Graham!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts
The Market on 6th Ave Craft Fair @ Salon di Stile
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Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Market on 6th Ave Craft Fair – A carefully curated collection of local artists and craftsworkers showcasing their work and wares to the hip & historic 6th Ave Business District. All products are handmade or personally designed by local artists. A great way to support local small business and find that extra special gift for your friends and loved ones. Hosted by Salon di Stile at 2202 6th Ave Tacoma, WA , this craft fair takes place every other Saturday from 10AM-6PM. Upcoming Market Days are June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26, September 9, and September 23!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Home and Garden Tags: #6thavetacoma 6th Ave craft fair local artists
Brew53: The 253’s Beer & Music Festival @ Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Aug 12 @ 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Tacoma Arts Live’s Brew Five Three is back, and celebrating ten years of Northwest beer and cider tasting! Come sip brews and enjoy bites from more than forty Northwest breweries and vendors at this celebration of summer, which will be bigger and better than ever as part of the new Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park weekend.

This year’s Brew Five Three will take place in the beautiful central meadow at Chambers Bay, an ample outdoor space that offers an ambient atmosphere and legendary ocean and mountain vistas. Come play, lounge, and hang out with friends as you soak up the sun and savor unique craft beverages in your souvenir limited edition tasting glass.

Full admission tickets include the tasting glass and eight tasting tokens. Each token can be exchanged for a four-ounce pour.

This is a 21+ Event; valid ID is required for entry.
Brew Five Three is dog friendly.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Festivals, Expos, and Parades Music Concerts
Aug
13
Sun
Pierce County Fair @ Frontier Park
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Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come Experience the Magic at the 2023 Pierce County Fair in Graham! Food, Fun, and Entertainment for all ages. Gotta Go To Graham!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts
Smash Mouth & Spin Doctors @ Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm

Smash Mouth epitomizes 90s pop rock with its groovy beats, memorable melodies, and fun lyrics. With two multi-platinum albums and one gold, plus their earworm hits “All Star” and “I’m A Believer” featured in Shrek, the band’s over-the-top pop has left its mark. Their music has been described as both futuristic and retro, unpredictable yet instantly recognizable. Every notably quirky and infectious song will have you singing catchy hooks, like “Walkin’ on the Sun,” “Then the Morning Comes,” or “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby.”

Spin Doctors also made waves in the 90s with funky mega-hits “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” “Cleopatra’s Cat,” and timeless favorite “Two Princes,” whose irresistible groove and scream-it-back chorus took it to #4 on the Top 100 singles chart. The Grammy® Award-nominated band enjoy two platinum albums, including Pocket Full of Kryptonite, the seventh best-selling album of 1993. Still riding the bus and shaking the room, the fun-loving quartet is as unpretentious as they are unpredictable, delivering a party-rock atmosphere with bluesy undertones. The group continues to record, producing its 6th studio album, If the River Was Whiskey in 2013.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Festivals, Expos, and Parades Music Concerts
Aug
17
Thu
Evergreen Tacoma College Tour: Explore a World Where Education and Community Meet @ Evergreen-Tacoma
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Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

TACOMA—The Evergreen State College Tacoma Campus is excited to announce its upcoming Summer College Tour scheduled from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. This event will provide prospective students with a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed to pave the way for rewarding careers in various fields such as:

  1. Community and Organizational Development
  2. Law, Justices and Public Policy
  3. Public Administration and Management
  4. Environmental Studies and Public Health
  5. Social and Human Services
  6. Education and Outreach
  7. Early Childhood Development

During the tour, attendees can meet staff and faculty members who contribute to Evergreen-Tacoma’s reputation for academic excellence. Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, Dean of the Tacoma Campus, will also be present to share insights about the unique learning environment and the college’s dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive community.

Evergreen-Tacoma is in the heart of the historic Hilltop neighborhood at 1210 6th Avenue. For more information contact Stella Haioulani or Lawrence Norman.  For more information about the Tacoma campus, please visit the website.

 

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Categories: Education
Aug
26
Sat
Hiring Event @ SEKISUI Aerospace
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Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Stop by SEKISUI Aerospace today between 10am – 2pm to see if you’ve got a future in Aerospace! At our on-site hiring event we’re offering application help, same-day interviews, and we’ll even take you behind the scenes to see how we make parts that keep the world moving ??

Not looking for work? Then come for a free drink & a waffle pop from the Village Perk mobile espresso — paid for by us! Just don’t forget to come over and say hi ?

To learn more about SEKISUI Aerospace visit: SekisuiAerospace.com
To apply before the 26th or see what positions we have open visit: SekisuiAerospace.com/careers

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Business Networking Events Tags: Aerospace food truck hiring Job Hunting Manufacturing Pierce County Pierce County Jobs
The Market on 6th Ave Craft Fair @ Salon di Stile
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Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Market on 6th Ave Craft Fair – A carefully curated collection of local artists and craftsworkers showcasing their work and wares to the hip & historic 6th Ave Business District. All products are handmade or personally designed by local artists. A great way to support local small business and find that extra special gift for your friends and loved ones. Hosted by Salon di Stile at 2202 6th Ave Tacoma, WA , this craft fair takes place every other Saturday from 10AM-6PM. Upcoming Market Days are June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26, September 9, and September 23!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Home and Garden Tags: #6thavetacoma 6th Ave craft fair local artists
August 2023 Aug 2023