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
9
Tue
Classic Beach Summer Camps for 4th and 5th graders @ Nisqually Reach Nature Center
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 6:36 pm – 7:36 pm
Classic Beach Summer Camps for 4th and 5th graders @ Nisqually Reach Nature Center

Nominated for Best of South Sound Summer Camps, the Nisqually Reach Nature Center (NRNC) has hosted numerous summer day camps at Luhr Beach. These camps are designed to connect students entering grades 2nd-7th with nature through a hands-on, inquiry-based science program. Each 4-day camp enrolls 14 campers.

Our summer camps emphasize basic science concepts through engaging activities, educational games, and free time on the beach. In addition to the NRNC core curriculum, new elements are introduced each year. These include guest speakers and innovative activities. Past presentations have focused on the geology of sand/mud, nature journaling, salmon life cycle and habitat, prey/predator relationships, dogfish dissection, and much more. Many campers return year after year to build on and refresh what they experienced the previous summer.

Camps run from 9 am to 4pm, with 8:30 early drop off available.  Cost is $300. Camp scholarships are available.  The camps are run at the Nature Center located on the Sound at: 4949 D’Milluhr Dr, Olympia, WA 98516.

Go to the following link for more information and to register: www.nisquallyestuary.org/education/summer-camps/classic-beach-camps

Summer Camp dates:

July 8-11, 4th-5th grade

July 16-19, 2nd-3rd grade

July 22-25, 6th-7th grade

August 5-8, 2nd-3rd grade

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Categories: Education Kids Outdoor Recreation
Jul
10
Wed
Classic Beach Summer Camps for 4th and 5th graders @ Nisqually Reach Nature Center
Tickets
Jul 10 @ 6:36 pm – 7:36 pm
Classic Beach Summer Camps for 4th and 5th graders @ Nisqually Reach Nature Center

Nominated for Best of South Sound Summer Camps, the Nisqually Reach Nature Center (NRNC) has hosted numerous summer day camps at Luhr Beach. These camps are designed to connect students entering grades 2nd-7th with nature through a hands-on, inquiry-based science program. Each 4-day camp enrolls 14 campers.

Our summer camps emphasize basic science concepts through engaging activities, educational games, and free time on the beach. In addition to the NRNC core curriculum, new elements are introduced each year. These include guest speakers and innovative activities. Past presentations have focused on the geology of sand/mud, nature journaling, salmon life cycle and habitat, prey/predator relationships, dogfish dissection, and much more. Many campers return year after year to build on and refresh what they experienced the previous summer.

Camps run from 9 am to 4pm, with 8:30 early drop off available.  Cost is $300. Camp scholarships are available.  The camps are run at the Nature Center located on the Sound at: 4949 D’Milluhr Dr, Olympia, WA 98516.

Go to the following link for more information and to register: www.nisquallyestuary.org/education/summer-camps/classic-beach-camps

Summer Camp dates:

July 8-11, 4th-5th grade

July 16-19, 2nd-3rd grade

July 22-25, 6th-7th grade

August 5-8, 2nd-3rd grade

Read more
Categories: Education Kids Outdoor Recreation
Jul
11
Thu
Classic Beach Summer Camps for 4th and 5th graders @ Nisqually Reach Nature Center
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 6:36 pm – 7:36 pm
Classic Beach Summer Camps for 4th and 5th graders @ Nisqually Reach Nature Center

Nominated for Best of South Sound Summer Camps, the Nisqually Reach Nature Center (NRNC) has hosted numerous summer day camps at Luhr Beach. These camps are designed to connect students entering grades 2nd-7th with nature through a hands-on, inquiry-based science program. Each 4-day camp enrolls 14 campers.

Our summer camps emphasize basic science concepts through engaging activities, educational games, and free time on the beach. In addition to the NRNC core curriculum, new elements are introduced each year. These include guest speakers and innovative activities. Past presentations have focused on the geology of sand/mud, nature journaling, salmon life cycle and habitat, prey/predator relationships, dogfish dissection, and much more. Many campers return year after year to build on and refresh what they experienced the previous summer.

Camps run from 9 am to 4pm, with 8:30 early drop off available.  Cost is $300. Camp scholarships are available.  The camps are run at the Nature Center located on the Sound at: 4949 D’Milluhr Dr, Olympia, WA 98516.

Go to the following link for more information and to register: www.nisquallyestuary.org/education/summer-camps/classic-beach-camps

Summer Camp dates:

July 8-11, 4th-5th grade

July 16-19, 2nd-3rd grade

July 22-25, 6th-7th grade

August 5-8, 2nd-3rd grade

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Categories: Education Kids Outdoor Recreation
Jul
13
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia
Tickets
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia

Get pumped for the Fire Rescue Spectacular – the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! This FREE street fair is filled with awesome activities, excitement, and exploration!

It’s located on Jefferson St. NE between the Hands On Children’s Museum and LOTT Clean Water Alliance. Presented by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network in partnership with the Olympia Fire Department.

Street Activities

  • Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles
  • Meet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
  • See vintage fire trucks
  • Experience the Spray Gallery
  • Take the Junior Fire Fighter Challenge
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Categories: Education Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids Outdoor Recreation
Jul
19
Fri
Family Fun Night @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Tickets
Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Family Fun Night @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Enjoy summer at the Fort with the whole family. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the shade of the locus trees. Kids of all ages enjoy 19th century games, music, and the firing of the candy cannon!

Earn prizes for competing in classic competitions like a plate and cup race, sack race, and three legged race. Save room for a scoop (or maybe two) of old-fashioned ice cream. Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and travel back to 1855 for an evening of family fun!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Kids Local History Outdoor Recreation
Jul
24
Wed
SeaCamp: Crabs @ Foss Waterway Seaport
Tickets
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
7
Wed
SeaCamp: Plankton @ Foss Waterway Seaport
Tickets
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
Tickets
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
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
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