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
Agenda
July – August 2024 Jul – Aug 2024
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Jul
24
Wed
SeaCamp: Crabs @ Foss Waterway Seaport
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Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
SeaCamp: Crabs @ Foss Waterway Seaport

Discover where history meets science with exciting, hands-on learning activities. On July 24th, campers will get up close and personal with some of our native crabs, learn to identify different species, and what is affecting their populations. $35 per child, ages 7-10.

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Categories: Education Kids
Aug
3
Sat
Tacoma Bon Odori Festival @ Tacoma Buddhist Temple
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Aug 3 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tacoma Bon Odori Festival @ Tacoma Buddhist Temple

Our Tacoma Buddhist Temple Bon Odori Festival is back after 3 years!  As part of our religion, we honor those who have passed by celebrating them through Japanese traditional dancing called Bon Odori. Everyone is welcome to dance, enjoy the food or just watch the dancing and taiko performances.  4pm: Food, beer garden, info booths, Japanese items for sale and Kings Books table. 4:30: Obon service. 5pm: Dancing and taiko drumming will occur in front of our temple on Fawcett Avenue up from UW Tacoma. 8pm: memorial candle service.  Credit card and checks preferred for all purchases. Questions: info@tacomabt.org.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Aug
7
Wed
SeaCamp: Plankton @ Foss Waterway Seaport
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Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
SeaCamp: Plankton @ Foss Waterway Seaport

Discover where history meets science with exciting, hands-on learning activities. On August 7th, campers will catch microscopic creatures and view how the tiniest life forms makes an enormous impact on the planet! The will use real scientific tools to discover life in the Salish Sea. $35 per child, ages 10-13.

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Categories: Education Kids
Aug
10
Sat
ALL.IN Pacific Northwest 2024 @ Eastside Community Center
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Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
ALL.IN Pacific Northwest 2024 @ Eastside Community Center

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound is partnering up with Starbucks to host this community event for ALL families. Starbucks is planning our third ALL IN Pacific Northwest event focused on back-to-school resource distribution. Connecting families and youth to their community and the resources they need to thrive. We will provide family support resources and giveaways including food, beverages and back-to-school supplies. We are inviting you to join us for a fun gathering of local organizations committed to being ALL IN for our community.

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Brew Five Three: The 253’s Beer & Music Festival @ Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Aug 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Brew Five Three: The 253's Beer & Music Festival @ Chambers Creek Regional Park

This year’s Brew Five Three returns to Chambers Bay with the stunning backdrop of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Sip beer and cider from regional brewers and taste food from local restaurants while enjoying live entertainment on the main stage. This is an event for beer nerds and novice drinkers alike. 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. Purchase 8 additional tasting tokens in advance for $10. Day of additional tokens are $2 each.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage
Aug
21
Wed
SeaCamp: Whales (Ages 7-13) @ Foss Waterway Seaport
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Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
SeaCamp: Whales (Ages 7-13) @ Foss Waterway Seaport

Discover where history meets science with exciting, hands-on learning activities. On August 21st, campers can learn all about the wonderful life of whales; from what they eat to how they hear. Play games to learn more about these animals. Includes interaction with real bones! $35 per child, ages 7-13.

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Categories: Education Kids
Aug
24
Sat
Dupont BBQ Cookoff @ Clocktower Park
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Aug 24 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dupont BBQ Cookoff @ Clocktower Park

Dupont BBQ Cookoff is one of the Puget Sound’s great summer events and the city of Dupont has been the place to go for an amazing day of delicious BBQ, kids activities, live bands, beer garden, car show and more. Over 5000 people typically gather to celebrate this event and we invite you for 2024’s event. When it comes to life in the Puget Sound, this is one of those events that you don’t want to miss.

This event is proudly hosted by the American Legion Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53 Family to support our Youth Activities and Veteran’s Rehabilitation Programs.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage
Aug
25
Sun
Dupont BBQ Cookoff @ Clocktower Park
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Aug 25 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Dupont BBQ Cookoff @ Clocktower Park

Dupont BBQ Cookoff is one of the Puget Sound’s great summer events and the city of Dupont has been the place to go for an amazing day of delicious BBQ, kids activities, live bands, beer garden, car show and more. Over 5000 people typically gather to celebrate this event and we invite you for 2024’s event. When it comes to life in the Puget Sound, this is one of those events that you don’t want to miss.

This event is proudly hosted by the American Legion Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53 Family to support our Youth Activities and Veteran’s Rehabilitation Programs.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage
Aug
26
Mon
Arts Night Out Annual Block Party @ Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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Aug 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Arts Night Out Annual Block Party @ Hilltop Heritage Middle School

Mark your calendars—the Hilltop Artists annual Arts Night Out Block Party returns this August! Join Hilltop Artists and Imagine Justice for a night of free fun, food, music, and artmaking. In honor of our 30th anniversary, we are hosting a very special Alumni & Instructors Art Market! Plus, our partners from the Imagine Justice Project will be with us, hosting information and activities from collaborators in youth-serving organizations.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events
Aug
29
Thu
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum
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Aug 29 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Animal Encounters @ Hands On Children's Museum

Get up close to local farm animals from Animal Encounters!

Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can meet and greet farm animals up close and learn neat facts about them. Each one lives in a loving, lifetime home, ensuring they are happy, healthy, gentle, and ready to meet you!

Come make memories and forge new friendships with furry friends.

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Categories: Education Kids
July – August 2024 Jul – Aug 2024