Pierce County Events Calendar
This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and beyond.
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The Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club, a longtime community fixture since its founding in 1929, will celebrate the start of its 2025 season with a free Open Day on Saturday, April 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Wright Park (entry via 6th Avenue).
Lawn bowling is a strategic, social, and accessible sport played on a finely maintained grass surface known as a “green.” Tacoma’s historic green has been in the park since 1936, opening that year thanks to fundraising efforts by the local community. Today, the Club boasts a growing membership of over 50 individuals and proudly partners with Parks Tacoma to maintain the green and offers inclusive programs for people of varying ages and skill levels.
“As a local community club managed by passionate volunteers, we’re excited to invite the public to come along, meet us, and try the sport for themselves,” said Laura Moscatello, President of the Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club. “At the Open
Day, we’ll have live music, snacks, games, and a welcoming atmosphere.”
The Club’s popular learn-to-bowl program returns this year. The two-session course is designed for beginners, covering everything from technique and etiquette to teamwork and tournament play. Sessions run on the following Saturday
mornings, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
o May 17 & 24
o June 7 & 14
o July 12 & 19
“Whether you’ve never heard of lawn bowling or you’re ready to compete, we’d love to meet you!”, said Moscatello.
Open Day is a family-friendly event. April 26, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wright Park near the corner of Yakima Avenue, behind the lion statues.
For more information about Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club, visit TacomaBowls.org.
SHORT description of the event; The Hunger Walk is a great way to get involved with Hunger Awareness Month, help your neighbors in need, and have some fun! Enjoy a scenic walk around Waughop Lake, live music, and local vendors. This event is pet and family friendly.
Proceeds from the Hunger Walk will help Emergency Food Network (EFN) provide Pierce County with a consistent, diverse, and nutritious food supply so that no person goes hungry. Each month, EFN provides our network of more than 75 partner food pantries, meal sites, and shelters with more than one million pounds of food, at no cost to them.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Cascade Challenge, May 16–18, 2025, at the stunning Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course in Shelton, Washington! Whether you’re a seasoned disc golfer or just looking for a unique, family-friendly event, this tournament promises thrilling competition, beautiful scenery, and fun for all ages. Watch the world’s best disc golfers battle it out on one of the most scenic courses in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, and chances to try disc golf for yourself. With forested fairways and high-level action, it’s the perfect blend of sport and nature. Grab your spectator pass today and experience the energy, excitement, and community of professional disc golf up close. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy the pros—come be part of the Cascade Challenge!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Cascade Challenge, May 16–18, 2025, at the stunning Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course in Shelton, Washington! Whether you’re a seasoned disc golfer or just looking for a unique, family-friendly event, this tournament promises thrilling competition, beautiful scenery, and fun for all ages. Watch the world’s best disc golfers battle it out on one of the most scenic courses in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, and chances to try disc golf for yourself. With forested fairways and high-level action, it’s the perfect blend of sport and nature. Grab your spectator pass today and experience the energy, excitement, and community of professional disc golf up close. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy the pros—come be part of the Cascade Challenge!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Cascade Challenge, May 16–18, 2025, at the stunning Shelton Springs Disc Golf Course in Shelton, Washington! Whether you’re a seasoned disc golfer or just looking for a unique, family-friendly event, this tournament promises thrilling competition, beautiful scenery, and fun for all ages. Watch the world’s best disc golfers battle it out on one of the most scenic courses in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, and chances to try disc golf for yourself. With forested fairways and high-level action, it’s the perfect blend of sport and nature. Grab your spectator pass today and experience the energy, excitement, and community of professional disc golf up close. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy the pros—come be part of the Cascade Challenge!
Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run/Walk
June 7th, Check In @ 8am, Start Time @ 9am
Please join us for our second annual Kevan Carter Jr.
Hip Hop Therapy Fun Run or Walk
Lace up your sneakers, grab your friends and family, and hit the trails for a high-energy, feel-good event that’s all about movement, music, and community! Whether you’re running, walking, dancing, or strutting your stuff, this untimed event is perfect for all ages and abilities.
Youth ~ $10.00
Adult ~ $20.00
All registered receive a t-shirt!
This event will be held at…
South Hill Community Park/Nathan Chapman Trail
14201 86th Avenue East
Puyallup, WA US 98373
Tickets are on sale now for the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival June 7-8 at Point Defiance Park and extending into the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and Pagoda. Visitors will enjoy a weekend surrounded by color as they tour the park’s famous gardens, meet some of the Northwest’s best known horticultural experts, create works of botanical art to take home and more.
The festival is free to attend with additional ticketed opportunities available including:
- Guided tours of the Rose and Japanese gardens ($20)
- Paint & Sip sessions ($50)
- Make & Take projects ($85)
- Made in the Shade: How to Garden on the Dark Side with Marianne Binetti
- Terrarium Workshop with Scott McSwain
- The Art of Pot-et-Fleur with Teresa Rao
- Succulent Wreath with Sarah Smith
Attendees can also enjoy more than a dozen self-guided experiences through eight permanent gardens, fantastic displays created exclusively for this festival, live music and a vendor area featuring nearly 100 local artisans, businesses, farms, nurseries and food options.
Northwest gardening expert Ciscoe Morris will be returning as Saturday’s keynote speaker. Bryon Jones, Parks Tacoma’s horticulturist for the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, will appear on Sunday. The lecture series will be open to all this year with talks on:
- Beyond the Backbone: Pacific NW Perennials for Resilient Gardens by Anna Thurston
- The History of the Hedgerow: Wild plants as Food, Medicine, and Habitat by Madrone McCarthy and Teresa McKee of Hedgerow Herb Co.
- Happier Houseplants by Sarah Brackman of Girl Run Farm
- Dreamy English Gardens by Justin Henderson
Local wines and beers will be featured in the Rose Garden with tasting packages, starting at $33, available all day throughout the weekend or gather with friends after hours on Saturday for the 21+ only Happy Hour with live music. Bottles will be available for sale on site and proceeds from both bottle sales and tasting packages will directly benefit the Fort Nisqually Foundation.
Vendor applications are open now through April 30 for concessions and May 20 for retail. A 10’x10’ booth begins at $325 with discounted rates available for nonprofit and government agencies.
Find more information and to purchase tickets online at PtDefianceGardenFest.org.
Tickets are on sale now for the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival June 7-8 at Point Defiance Park and extending into the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and Pagoda. Visitors will enjoy a weekend surrounded by color as they tour the park’s famous gardens, meet some of the Northwest’s best known horticultural experts, create works of botanical art to take home and more.
The festival is free to attend with additional ticketed opportunities available including:
- Guided tours of the Rose and Japanese gardens ($20)
- Paint & Sip sessions ($50)
- Make & Take projects ($85)
- Made in the Shade: How to Garden on the Dark Side with Marianne Binetti
- Terrarium Workshop with Scott McSwain
- The Art of Pot-et-Fleur with Teresa Rao
- Succulent Wreath with Sarah Smith
Attendees can also enjoy more than a dozen self-guided experiences through eight permanent gardens, fantastic displays created exclusively for this festival, live music and a vendor area featuring nearly 100 local artisans, businesses, farms, nurseries and food options.
Northwest gardening expert Ciscoe Morris will be returning as Saturday’s keynote speaker. Bryon Jones, Parks Tacoma’s horticulturist for the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, will appear on Sunday. The lecture series will be open to all this year with talks on:
- Beyond the Backbone: Pacific NW Perennials for Resilient Gardens by Anna Thurston
- The History of the Hedgerow: Wild plants as Food, Medicine, and Habitat by Madrone McCarthy and Teresa McKee of Hedgerow Herb Co.
- Happier Houseplants by Sarah Brackman of Girl Run Farm
- Dreamy English Gardens by Justin Henderson
Local wines and beers will be featured in the Rose Garden with tasting packages, starting at $33, available all day throughout the weekend or gather with friends after hours on Saturday for the 21+ only Happy Hour with live music. Bottles will be available for sale on site and proceeds from both bottle sales and tasting packages will directly benefit the Fort Nisqually Foundation.
Vendor applications are open now through April 30 for concessions and May 20 for retail. A 10’x10’ booth begins at $325 with discounted rates available for nonprofit and government agencies.
Find more information and to purchase tickets online at PtDefianceGardenFest.org.
Street fair, parade, and fireworks will follow this event
Online registration closes on July 2nd at 11:59 PM
Registrations are accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5
7:30 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Opens
8:45 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Closes
9:00 AM – Start of 4 Mile
9:05 AM – Start of 1 Mile Kids
Electronic Chip Timing
USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event
Scenic, mostly flat, road course travels out-and-back along the waterfront
Event shirts available for purchase during online registration until June 30th at 11:59 PM
For everyone’s safety, pets are not allowed on the course
Prizes are given to the most patriotic dressed
Awards are available immediately after finishing
Mile Awards:
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female
Age Groups:
0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+
1 Mile Kids Awards:
Every kid receives a finisher ribbon and a small USA flag
This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior
USATF certified 5K course is flat and fast
Gift cards are raffled away at awards ceremony
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
All proceeds benefit Washington High School Cross Country
Age Groups:
0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
Online registration closes on August 22d at 11:59 PM
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5
Registration, course map, and results can be found at https://patriotcrosscountry.com/ppr
8:30 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Opens
9:20 AM – Registration + Bib Pick Up Closes
9:30 AM – Start of Event
10:30 AM – Start of Awards
This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior