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

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Agenda
Agenda
August 2024 – July 2025 Aug 2024 – Jul 2025
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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
Tickets
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
Oct
25
Fri
KeyBank presents All Hallows Eve: A Centerforce event @ Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388
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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.

 

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Seasonal and Holiday Events
Nov
9
Sat
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
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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!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids Local History
Nov
10
Sun
Viking Days @ Normanna Hall
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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!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids Local History
Mar
8
Sat
Event Irish Fest @ Freighthouse Square in the Rainier Room
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Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Event Irish Fest @ Freighthouse Square in the Rainier Room

Join us for the 4th Annual Irish Festival at Freighthouse Square

Over 40 Vendors, Beer Gardens, Leprechaun Photo Booth, Sweet Treats,

Food Trucks & Entertainment.

Joining us on the main stage are Celtic Treble, Clan Gordon Bagpipers & Jeweled Scarab Belly Dancers.

Free Parking in the parking garage across the street. Enter by the Escape Room/Defiant Fox Games entrance. Food trucks will be out front on the street!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage
May
17
Sat
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
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May 17 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University

Enjoy 2 days of free rides, kids’ world activities and live entertainment plus shop from over 70 artisan and commercial vendors and food vendors!  Don’t miss the S.T.E.A.M. Fair on Saturday and Car Show on Sunday.  Free parking and admission. For over 35 years families have enjoyed this springtime tradition.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids
May
18
Sun
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
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May 18 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University

Enjoy 2 days of free rides, kids’ world activities and live entertainment plus shop from over 70 artisan and commercial vendors and food vendors!  Don’t miss the S.T.E.A.M. Fair on Saturday and Car Show on Sunday.  Free parking and admission. For over 35 years families have enjoyed this springtime tradition.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids
Jul
11
Fri
Shoestring Circus @ Orting Lions Community Park
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Jul 11 @ 11:46 pm – Jul 12 @ 12:01 am
Shoestring Circus @ Orting Lions Community Park

The circus is coming to Orting! Join us under the big top tent for high-flying aerial dance, Guinness World Record holders, and jaw dropping and absurd stunts! Shoestring Circus is an artist owned circus company touring Washington state bringing spectacle, skill, and enough twists to tie a shoestring!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids
August 2024 – July 2025 Aug 2024 – Jul 2025