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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Oct
31
Thu
Tacoma Farmers Market-Broadway @ Broadway
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tacoma Farmers Market-Broadway @ Broadway

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Broadway on Thursdays May 2 – Oct. 31, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP and WIC/SFMNP
Free Family Friendly Event

Nov
1
Fri
City Services Expo & Job Fair @ Tacoma Dome
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Korsmo Construction invite the local
media and the community to T-Town: City Services Expo & Job Fair at the Tacoma
Dome. This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for Tacoma
residents to interact with City departments, explore career opportunities, and engage
in hands-on activities. For the second year, T-Town will once again feature the Tacoma
Public Schools (TPS) and Korsmo Construction Trades & Hiring Fair.

The event introduces a new element, “Truck-Or-Treat,” a fun twist on a Touch-ATruck event, where attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating in the Tacoma Dome Arena. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged as participants explore vehicles from City departments, including Environmental Services Solid Waste, Tacoma Power, Tacoma Rail, Public Works, TV Tacoma, Tacoma Fire, and Tacoma Police, among others.

More than 2,000 students are expected to attend the Trades & Hiring Fair on Friday,
November 1. Attendees can “Try-A-Trade” which includes activities where students and
job seekers can test out various trades and interact with some heavy duty equipment
while exploring career pathways with more than 100 companies in industries like
maritime, transportation, logistics, and construction.

Nov
2
Sat
City Services Expo & Job Fair @ Tacoma Dome
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Schools, and Korsmo Construction invite the local
media and the community to T-Town: City Services Expo & Job Fair at the Tacoma
Dome. This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for Tacoma
residents to interact with City departments, explore career opportunities, and engage
in hands-on activities. For the second year, T-Town will once again feature the Tacoma
Public Schools (TPS) and Korsmo Construction Trades & Hiring Fair.

The event introduces a new element, “Truck-Or-Treat,” a fun twist on a Touch-ATruck event, where attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating in the Tacoma Dome Arena. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged as participants explore vehicles from City departments, including Environmental Services Solid Waste, Tacoma Power, Tacoma Rail, Public Works, TV Tacoma, Tacoma Fire, and Tacoma Police, among others.

More than 2,000 students are expected to attend the Trades & Hiring Fair on Friday,
November 1. Attendees can “Try-A-Trade” which includes activities where students and
job seekers can test out various trades and interact with some heavy duty equipment
while exploring career pathways with more than 100 companies in industries like
maritime, transportation, logistics, and construction.

Nov
7
Thu
American Institute of Architects Southwest Washington Winter Gala @ Museum of Glass
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
American Institute of Architects Southwest Washington Winter Gala @ Museum of Glass

Guest Speaker – Terry Rishel

Terry’s photography began in 1980, shooting abstracts in nature and soon progressed to medium and large format cameras, photographing commercial, architecture, nature, weddings, etc. He then opened a photo studio with friends in Tacoma, WA. Over the years, Terry has received multiple photographic awards with noted companies, such as Nikon, Polaroid, Hasselblad, Illford, etc. From 1991-2009, Terry became Dale Chihuly’s head photographer, as well as studio manager for Chihuly Studio One (TS-1). Traveling with Chihuly for many years, he photographed over fifty fine art books, as well as hundreds of thousands of photos from around the world. Terry and his crew mocked up and built many installations and complex lighting scenarios. With the onset of digital photography and an intense interest in florals, the work continues.

Nov
8
Fri
Breast Cancer Screening Event @ Franciscan Breast Center at St. Francis
Nov 8 all-day

Screening mammograms available for women 40-74 years of age. Uninsured or medically underserved are welcome.

Cost Insurance will be billed if you have it, with no out of pocket expense

MUST Register at 253-573-7320, option 3 to schedule an appointment time for the screening event. Walk-9ins will not be accepted.

Viernes, 17 de mayo
Viernes, 8 de noviembre

Se ofrecerán mamografías de detección a mujeres de entre 40
y 74 años de edad, que podrían no tener un seguro o que
podrían tener carencias médicas. Se le cobrará al seguro de
salud; usted no tendrá gastos de su bolsillo.

DEBE programar una cita para realizarse la mamografía;
no se realizarán sin cita previa. Por favor, llame al(253)
573-7320, opción 3, para recibir la hora de su cita y las
instrucciones correspondientes.

Franciscan Breast Center at St. Francis
34503 9th Avenue, Suite 320
Federal way, WA 98003

No se requiere una orden de remisión de un médico para una mamografía
de detección

Nov
9
Sat
Family History Quilt Show @ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Family History Quilt Show @ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Join us for the Family History Quilt Show featuring 150 beautiful quilts made by local Puget Sound quilters. We will be honoring Veterans with a special program at 11AM along with a Patriotic display of red, white, and blue quilts.

Unique to this Quilt Show is our Family History theme with volunteers dressed up sharing stories.  Travel back in time to meet Oregon Trail pioneers, a WW I Fighter Pilot, American Civil War Union soldiers and more.

Come learn some new quilt making skills during our all-day demonstrations.

Help us tie charity quilts to be donated to a local women’s shelter.

If you would like to participate by displaying your quilts in the show or volunteering, please contact:  Elizabeth Thomas at elizabethquilts@hotmail.com.

This is a one-day Quilt Show- you won’t want to miss!

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!

Nov
12
Tue
The Hip Hop Nutcracker @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm
The Hip Hop Nutcracker @ The Washington Center for the Performing Arts

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. Grab your family and friends and let the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take you on a journey that celebrates love, community, and the magic of the holiday season.

Nov
15
Fri
A Hilltop Holiday @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Nov 15 @ 7:30 pm
A Hilltop Holiday @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center

We’re excited to celebrate our third year as Tacoma’s only Black Community Theatre Organization dedicated to producing powerful works by and featuring Black artists that honor our unique beauty, talents, history, legacy, and future!

“A Hilltop Holiday” is more than just a show—it’s a soulful celebration of redemption, the true spirit of the season filled with joy, warmth, and togetherness. Time travel with Hilltop Slumlord, Eb Scrooge on his journey from a grumpy miser to a joyful Hilltop community member guided by spirited visits of three unforgettable ghosts.

We have a wonderful cast of Tacoma’s best singers, dancers & actors for the most soulful spectacular winter holiday musical in Tacoma, ” A HILLTOP HOLIDAY!”

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 15, 16, 17 and November 22, 23, 24

** Friday November 22nd is Pay What You Can.

Ticket Pricing:

Golden (Seniors 60+) & Military: $25

Adults: $30

Young Adults (19-25): $20

Teens, Children & Babies in Arms: $5

VIP Seats (First 2 Rows): $40