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.

Nov
16
Sat
The 22nd Annual Gayla: Sequins & Stardust @ Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The 22nd Annual Gayla: Sequins & Stardust @ Greater Tacoma Convention Center

Gayla! is our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring a live and silent auction. All funds raised go directly to the community through better resources, more events, and improved amenities at Rainbow Center for community use. Every dollar raised makes a difference to our work, and we want you to make that difference! Plus, we’ll provide entertainment, food, drinks, and dancing to close the night. Gayla! will be the party of the year, and you don’t want to miss it!

A Hilltop Holiday @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Nov 16 @ 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

Nov
17
Sun
A Hilltop Holiday @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Nov 17 @ 3:00 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

Nov
22
Fri
A Hilltop Holiday @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Nov 22 @ 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

Nov
23
Sat
A Hilltop Holiday @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Nov 23 @ 3:00 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

Hawaiian Holiday Concert! @ Auburn Performing Arts Center
Nov 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hawaiian Holiday Concert! @ Auburn Performing Arts Center

Celebrate the season in the spirit of aloha! All proceeds from the evening will benefit the
programs and activities of Moku`aina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club, dedicated to
preserving Hawaiian culture and supporting the local community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the warmth and joy of Hawaiian traditions. Get your
tickets today

A Hilltop Holiday @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Nov 23 @ 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

Nov
24
Sun
A Hilltop Holiday @ Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Nov 24 @ 3:00 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

Nov
30
Sat
Festival of Trees – Public Days @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Festival of Trees - Public Days @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Join the kickoff to the South Sound’s happiest holiday celebration in support of MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. Set against a backdrop of over 25 beautifully decorated trees, the whole family will enjoy a festive wonderland complete with kids’ activities, a gift shop and visits with Santa. Donation of new stuffed animals, Play-Doh or Matchbox cars for Mary Bridge Children’s patients encouraged.

Questions for Festival staff may be sent to events@multicare.org.

Dec
1
Sun
Festival of Trees – Public Days @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Festival of Trees - Public Days @ University of Puget Sound, Tennis Pavilion

Join the kickoff to the South Sound’s happiest holiday celebration in support of MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. This year’s Festival of Trees theme, Magic Lives Here, will ring in 38 years of championing world-class pediatric health care. Set against a backdrop of over 25 beautifully decorated trees, the whole family will enjoy a festive wonderland complete with kids’ activities, a gift shop and visits with Santa. Donation of new stuffed animals, Play-Doh or Matchbox cars for Mary Bridge Children’s patients encouraged.

Questions for Festival staff may be sent to events@multicare.org.