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:

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  • 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
Agenda
October – December 2023 Oct – Dec 2023
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Oct
21
Sat
City of Destiny Festival @ Foss Waterway Seaport Museum
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Oct 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join THS at the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum for a free public festival commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Northern Pacific Railway arriving in Tacoma.

Join us for a celebration of Tacoma’s diverse history! This year’s festival commemorates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad to Tacoma and focuses on those in and coming to Tacoma were affected by that change.

RSVP Here: https://tacomahistory.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200442347

This event is free to the public and will feature hands-on activities, performances, exhibits, heritage & cultural organizations, vendors, and food trucks! Plus, the Northwest Room Community Archives will be capturing oral histories, so plan to share your stories about Tacoma and the train! We can’t wait to see you there!

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

For questions and information on other events visit www.tacomahistory.org or www.np150.org. Or call us at (253)472-3738.

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Local History Tags: #livinghistory #localhistory #Northern Pacific Railroad #tacoma #Tacoma Historical Society Culture festival Foss Waterway Seaport free hands-on model trains museum Performance trains
Spaghetti Feed @ Gig Harbor Eagles
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Oct 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Grab your friends and family, or your date, and come out to enjoy a scrumptious spaghetti dinner benefiting the Gig Harbor Senior Center, on Saturday, October 21, 4pm to 7pm.

The Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, is a casual and family-friendly event where you can indulge in a delicious spaghetti dinner, replete with a choice of meatballs or sausage, salad, garlic bread, ad dessert, for a great cause – Gig Harbor Senior Center programs, services and its future forever home!

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Categories: Family Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #familyevent #food drinks
Oct
22
Sun
Women’s Intro to Woodworking @ Foss Waterway Seaport
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Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for an intro-level woodworking class for women and nonbinary folks!
In this one-day class, you will learn how to use an assortment of woodworking power and hand tools to fabricate a toolbox. You will be guided through transferring measurements from paper plans, cutting lumber to length, and assembling it into a finished product. Join us in the Heritage Boat Shop to explore the basics of woodworking in a hands-on, mentorship-based class, and take your new toolbox home!
Instructed by Alice Clabaugh (she/her), a graduate from the Wood Technology Marine Carpentry program.
WHEN: Sunday, October 22; 10AM – 4PM
WHERE: 705 Dock Street, Tacoma WA 98402

Ages 1?8+

Museum admission is included with ticket. Parking, food, and beverages are not included.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Education Home and Garden Women Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #art art workshops classes Empowering women Woodworking
Oct
26
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
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Oct 26 @ 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
Nov
10
Fri
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
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Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Food; crafts; mead/wine, aquavit tastings; dancers of course Vikings! Pea soup, Larsen’s bread, meatball sundaes. Come and join us for some fun!
Veterans enjoy a food punch card on Saturday for your service.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Local History Tags: #family #familyevent #tacomaevent all ages Events in Tacoma scandinavian
Nov
11
Sat
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
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Nov 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Food; crafts; mead/wine, aquavit tastings; dancers of course Vikings! Pea soup, Larsen’s bread, meatball sundaes. Come and join us for some fun!
Veterans enjoy a food punch card on Saturday for your service.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Local History Tags: #family #familyevent #tacomaevent all ages Events in Tacoma scandinavian
An Evening with David Sedaris @ Pantages Theater (901 Broadway - Tacoma, WA)
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Nov 11 @ 7:30 pm

As one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers, David Sedaris will regale you with tales addressing the human condition in an evening of superb storytelling followed by an audience Q+A. He is a master of satire, beloved for his personal essays and short stories, and the author of several instant bestsellers. There are over 16 million copies of his books in print, having been translated into 32 languages. Bring yours to the book signing after the show or purchase a copy from beloved local bookshop, King’s Books.

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Categories: Author Talk
Nov
12
Sun
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
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Nov 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Food; crafts; mead/wine, aquavit tastings; dancers of course Vikings! Pea soup, Larsen’s bread, meatball sundaes. Come and join us for some fun!
Veterans enjoy a food punch card on Saturday for your service.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Local History Tags: #family #familyevent #tacomaevent all ages Events in Tacoma scandinavian
Nov
18
Sat
INDULGE @ Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum
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Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of mouthwatering sweet and savory creations prepared by local culinary talent and select curated libations – from wine to coffee, and all in between – all in support of the Gig Harbor Senior Center, our community’s only senior center.
Ticket includes Welcome beverage, entry to the auction, 5 drink tickets, open access to mouth-watering bites by select area chefs and restaurants, games, raffles, and all other evening activities.
Proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Senior Center’s programs, services, scholarships, and endowment.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #food auction raffle wine
Dec
7
Thu
History After Hours: End of the Line @ Washington State History Museum
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Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm

Travel back in time to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Northern Pacific Railroad in Tacoma. Embark with WSHS to explore why the City of Destiny was named as the terminus for the Northern Pacific Railroad and consider the legacy of this decision. Dress to impress in your favorite period attire.

This evening of food, fun, and history is a 21+ event; IDs are required. Guests will receive two drink tickets.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Local History Tags: History
October – December 2023 Oct – Dec 2023