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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Jul
3
Wed
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular @ Rainier Vista Community Park
Jul 3 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular @ Rainier Vista Community Park

Join us for a dazzling evening at Rainier Vista for the Lacey Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd! This FREE festival will include exciting live entertainment from Brick House with their disco performance at 5pm & a lively dance party with Mr. Pink at 8pm.
As the evening sky approaches, we will prepare for our fireworks display at 10pm to light up the night with sparkling colors! Throughout the event you can indulge in a variety of foods and delicious treats. Plus, be mesmerized by the thrilling and enchanting variety circus Vuelta La Luna, adding an extra touch of excitement to the evening.
Head to the Kid Zone where you’ll find activities including FREE rides, face painting and more! A perfect summer celebration for the whole family!

Jul
13
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia
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
Aug
3
Sat
Tacoma Bon Odori Festival @ Tacoma Buddhist Temple
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.

Aug
10
Sat
Brew Five Three: The 253’s Beer & Music Festival @ Chambers Creek Regional Park
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.

Aug
24
Sat
Dupont BBQ Cookoff @ Clocktower Park
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.

Aug
25
Sun
Dupont BBQ Cookoff @ Clocktower Park
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.

Aug
26
Mon
Arts Night Out Annual Block Party @ Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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.

Oct
25
Fri
KeyBank presents All Hallows Eve: A Centerforce event @ Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm
KeyBank presents All Hallows Eve: A Centerforce event @ Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388

Have a great fall night out at our Halloween Bash with a silent auction, wine pull, Alaska Airlines raffle and more. Costumes welcome, but not required.

Wine and beer will be available, along with some hors d’oeuvres, while you browse the silent auction and dance while the DJ spins tunes. You also can grab a bottle of wine from the wine pull and try your chance at winning 2 tickets for travel valid on Alaska Airlines!

Our goal is to raise $40,000 to support our programs that assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs, and be able to engage and participate in their communities

21 and over event.

 

Nov
9
Sat
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall

THE VIKINGS ARE COMING! We are happy to present our 2nd annual Viking Days.   You’ll find Vikings, crafts, gifts, music, dancing, meatballs etc…! Did anyone say meatball sundaes? Aquavit, mead, wine & spirits tastings.  Full lineup to be shared later.  All Veterans enjoy a free food punch card on Sunday for your services.  Show your ID.  Two floors of fun for the whole family!

Nov
10
Sun
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall

THE VIKINGS ARE COMING! We are happy to present our 2nd annual Viking Days.   You’ll find Vikings, crafts, gifts, music, dancing, meatballs etc…! Did anyone say meatball sundaes? Aquavit, mead, wine & spirits tastings.  Full lineup to be shared later.  All Veterans enjoy a free food punch card on Sunday for your services.  Show your ID.  Two floors of fun for the whole family!