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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Agenda
Agenda
April – May 2023 Apr – May 2023
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Apr
14
Fri
Restoring the Past @ Tacoma Historical Society Museum
Tickets
Apr 14 @ 6:30 pm

Friday, April 14 – 6:30pm
THS Museum

Join us at the Tacoma Historical Society Museum for our free monthly talk,
Restoring the Past, presented by architects Jim Merritt & Jeff Ryan. Jim Merritt and
Jeff Ryan have been working together in the Architecture field for over 35 years.
Both Jeff & Jim have a special interest in historic restoration and adaptive re-use.
Jim & Jeff will share their experiences working on the restoration of the Historic
Tacoma Union Station in 1989 and the restoration of the Northern Pacific Railway

Headquarters.

This event is free or by donation. Donations can be made at the door.

Refreshments will be provided.

For questions: 253-472-3738 or info@tacomahistory.org

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restoring-the-past-tickets-605157661857

Sponsored by Port of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Author Talk Education Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Apr
15
Sat
Up in the Air! Spring Break Weeks at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pilot Your Spring Break Adventure!

Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities that launch, fly, and soar up in the air. Pilot a real Huey Helicopter. Make your own wearable wings. Command a mission to the red planet and create a Mars rover. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors and learn about birds of prey. Engineer and launch paper airplanes, make your own airship, and more!

Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below. Make your reservations online and save $2!

March 24–April 2
• Make your own wearable wings (March 24–30)
• Design pinwheels & propellers (March 24–30)
• Learn how seeds travel through the air (March 24–30)
• Create a salad spinner nebula print (March 24–26)
• Meet Alice in Wonderland ballerinas from Studio West Dance Academy (March 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
• Make and launch paper airplanes (March 27–30, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Design your own airship (March 31–April 6)
• Create a Mars rover (March 31–April 6)
• Learn about cockroaches and other winged insects (March 31–April 6)
• Build Kites & Flyers (March 31–April 6)
• Learn about birds, bugs, and blimps (March 31–April 6)
• Pilot a Huey Helicopter with the Olympic Flight Museum (March 31–April 7)

April 3–April 16
• Design your own airship (March 31–April 6)
• Create a Mars rover (March 31–April 6)
• Learn about cockroaches and other winged insects (March 31–April 6)
• Build Kites & Flyers (March 31–April 6)
• Learn about birds, bugs, and blimps (March 31–April 6)
• Pilot a Huey Helicopter with the Olympic Flight Museum (March 31–April 7)
• Learn about animals that defy gravity (April 3–8)
• Meet Raptor Ambassadors with the Falconer (April 8, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Paint colorful planets (April 7–13)
• Craft with recycled materials and send it down a zip line (April 7 & 8, 11–13)
• Create a motorized scribble bot satellite (April 14–16)
• Chop, grate, and grind a space diet (April 14–16)

Note, the Museum will be closed for Easter, April 9th.

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #family #Olympia childrens events family friendly family fun hands on children's museum kid friendly spring break
Apr
16
Sun
Up in the Air! Spring Break Weeks at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pilot Your Spring Break Adventure!

Enjoy a spring break packed with awesome activities that launch, fly, and soar up in the air. Pilot a real Huey Helicopter. Make your own wearable wings. Command a mission to the red planet and create a Mars rover. Meet the Raptor Ambassadors and learn about birds of prey. Engineer and launch paper airplanes, make your own airship, and more!

Special events and activities vary daily. See dates and times below. Make your reservations online and save $2!

March 24–April 2
• Make your own wearable wings (March 24–30)
• Design pinwheels & propellers (March 24–30)
• Learn how seeds travel through the air (March 24–30)
• Create a salad spinner nebula print (March 24–26)
• Meet Alice in Wonderland ballerinas from Studio West Dance Academy (March 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
• Make and launch paper airplanes (March 27–30, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Design your own airship (March 31–April 6)
• Create a Mars rover (March 31–April 6)
• Learn about cockroaches and other winged insects (March 31–April 6)
• Build Kites & Flyers (March 31–April 6)
• Learn about birds, bugs, and blimps (March 31–April 6)
• Pilot a Huey Helicopter with the Olympic Flight Museum (March 31–April 7)

April 3–April 16
• Design your own airship (March 31–April 6)
• Create a Mars rover (March 31–April 6)
• Learn about cockroaches and other winged insects (March 31–April 6)
• Build Kites & Flyers (March 31–April 6)
• Learn about birds, bugs, and blimps (March 31–April 6)
• Pilot a Huey Helicopter with the Olympic Flight Museum (March 31–April 7)
• Learn about animals that defy gravity (April 3–8)
• Meet Raptor Ambassadors with the Falconer (April 8, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Paint colorful planets (April 7–13)
• Craft with recycled materials and send it down a zip line (April 7 & 8, 11–13)
• Create a motorized scribble bot satellite (April 14–16)
• Chop, grate, and grind a space diet (April 14–16)

Note, the Museum will be closed for Easter, April 9th.

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #family #Olympia childrens events family friendly family fun hands on children's museum kid friendly spring break
Apr
27
Thu
Startup253 Happy Hour with Tacoma Startups and Entrepreneurs @ Black Fleet Brewing
Tickets
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

At Startup253, we know that building a successful business takes more than just hard work – it also requires a strong network of supporters and mentors. It’s our aim to bring together like-minded individuals who share a passion for innovation and growth in the Tacoma area. That’s why we organize fun and engaging networking events each month, like this one at Black Fleet Brewing!

Register now and get ready to set sail with fellow entrepreneurs and make valuable connections that will help you navigate the tricky waters of the startup world. And what better place to hold this event than at Black Fleet Brewing, where you can enjoy light snacks and drinks while soaking up the nautical ambiance.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education
Apr
30
Sun
Water Lantern Festival @ Spanaway Park
Tickets
Apr 30 @ 5:30 pm

Tacoma, WA Water Lantern Festival is coming up on April 30, 2023!

Water Lantern Festival was voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY two years in a row!

Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water.

As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It’s a night that you’ll never forget.

Tickets are selling fast!

Use coupon code “LETSGO” for a 5$ discount at checkout!

Visit www.WaterLanternFestival.com for more details.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Everyday Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Health and Wellness Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #family #light community festival food truck Lantern live music Water WaterLanternFestival
May
6
Sat
Aging with Enthusiasm EXPO 2023 @ Pierce College Puyallup
Tickets
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Aging with Enthusiasm Aging EXPO 2023 will be held on Saturday, May from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Pierce College Puyallup in the Pierce College Center Building, 1601, 39th Ave. , Puyallup 98374 in celebration of May as Older Americans Month. Presented by the Puyallup Area Aging in Community Committee, the event is free with complimentary assorted lunch snacks.

Event participants will learn about the new realities of aging as we enter our third chapter highlighting resiliency, optimism, learning and feeling good.

Dynamic keynote speakers will open and close EXPO 2023. Additional break-out educational sessions and visits with exhibitors representing a broad array of information and services will be offered. Find additional information and to register at www.pierceadrc.org.

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness
Hunger Walk 5K @ Fort Steilacoom Park
Tickets
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

The Hunger Walk is an annual opportunity for community members to Support Emergency Food Network’s mission of providing food to our neighbors in need “so that no person goes hungry.” The 2023 Hunger Walk will take place on May 6th at Fort Steilacoom Park. Virtual registration is also available.

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Categories: Family Events Health and Wellness Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Tags: #Advocate #communityconversation #familyevent #RebuildingHope! #RebuildingTogether Washington Events Workout
12th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap @ University of Puget Sound--Thompson Hall Parking Lot
Tickets
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
12th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap @ University of Puget Sound--Thompson Hall Parking Lot

Pierce Trips is excited to be hosting the 12th Annual Bike Swap on Saturday, May 6 at the University of Puget Sound.

The Pierce County Bike Swap will bring the bicycling community together to buy, sell bikes and bike parts, teach young ones how to ride, discuss best cycling routes, and much more.

At the Bike Swap, Pierce Trips is planning on providing:

BIKE CORRAL: Buy a bike or sell a bike at our Bike Corral. If you have 1-2 bikes to sell, this is the recommended route. There are no listing or selling fees. You do not need to sell a bike to buy, or trade. Come find your new-to-you ride!

LOW-COST HELMETS: Provided by Downtown on the Go, bicyclists can purchase affordable helmets and get a proper helmet fitting.

BIKE MAP MASTERS: Discuss best biking routes with seasoned local riders at the Bike Map Masters station.

KIDS RIDING AREA: Youth can practice safe riding skills such as balancing, scanning, stopping, turning, and more.

VENDORS: We will be inviting local bike shops and bike-related organizations to show off their products and share the latest information with you on bicycling in Pierce County. If you have several bicycles or bike parts to sell, we recommend you register as a vendor. There are no vendor fees.

FOOD TRUCKS

…and more!

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Health and Wellness Kids Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #Bike #buylocal; bicycling bikeswap buyandsell community food trucks free Vendors
May
18
Thu
Weatherly Inn Renton Grand Opening @ Weatherly Inn Renton
Tickets
May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We are excited to host you at our open-house style Grand Opening! Join us to celebrate the ribbon cutting and opening of our newest senior living community. Come and go as you please, and enjoy appetizers and cocktails, plus live music! Meet members of the community and staff. We can’t wait to welcome you to Weatherly Inn, where it’s home and you’re family!

Plus, don’t miss our ribbon cutting ceremony, happening at 2pm!

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education Family Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
May
20
Sat
Hope Vision Foundation Gig Harbor Vision Fair @ Ocean5
Tickets
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Are you adjusting to vision loss or caring for someone who with low vision? Join us for a day of community, inspiration and resources in Gig Harbor.

This free event will provide opportunities to be inspired by other people with vision loss and feature speakers on emerging assistive technologies. Informational tables will offer a chance to meet representatives from local organizations providing helpful services and adaptive aids.

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Categories: Everyday Health and Wellness Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: adaptive aids assistive technology blind blindness diabetic retinopathy disabilities glaucoma low vision macular degeneration Seniors vision loss
April – May 2023 Apr – May 2023