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
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April – May 2023 Apr – May 2023
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Apr
29
Sat
Dinner with Teddy Roosevelt @ Sons of Norway Normanna Hall, Tacoma
Tickets
Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm

Tacoma Historical Society is pleased to invite you to dine with President Theodore
Roosevelt. The year is 1903 and President Roosevelt is visiting Tacoma, having
just arrived via the Northern Pacific Railroad as part of his Presidential Tour.
Enjoy a catered meal inspired by the original menus from President Roosevelt’s
time aboard the train. Meet the president and dine alongside other historical figures
from Tacoma’s past. Listen to live music, hear Roosevelt speak, and enjoy a drink
from the cash bar, all while enjoying the atmosphere of the historic Sons of Norway, Normanna Hall.
Event begins at 6:00pm for social hour and dinner will be served at 7:00pm.
This event is formal, historic costume encouraged but not required. 2?1 and over
only.
A?ll proceeds go towards supporting Tacoma Historical Society’s mission to preserve, present & promote Tacoma’s History.
For more information call (253) 472-3738.
Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-with-teddy-roosevelt-
tickets-581098620617

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events Theater Performances Tags: #Northern Pacific Railroad #Tacoma Historical Society Teddy Roosevelt
Apr
30
Sun
Mini Maestros: Around the World in 80 Drums @ University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Concert Hall
Tickets
Apr 30 @ 2:30 pm

Take a whirlwind tour of the percussion family with the Symphony Tacoma Percussion Quartet! Explore the elements of rhythm, timbre and pulse and get an inside look at the world of percussion instruments from around the world. Pack your imagination as we embark on this exciting adventure!

Come early for the instrument petting zoo at 1:30 pm!

Mini Maestros is designed especially for children ages 2-8 and their families. Each concert highlights a different family of orchestra instruments with curriculum prepared by Early Childhood Learning experts. Educator and emcee Shay Ryan introduces the instruments and musical concepts while Symphony Tacoma musicians demonstrate by playing songs that get kids singing, dancing, clapping their hands–and learning!

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Categories: Family Events Kids Music Concerts
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
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
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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
7
Sun
Mini Maestros: Peter and the Wolf @ University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Concert Hall
Tickets
May 7 @ 2:30 pm

Sergei Prokofiev‘s Peter and the Wolf tells the story of a young boy living with his grandfather in a forest clearing, and the adventure he and his animal friends have when a wolf comes through the garden gate. Written as a child’s introduction to the orchestra, each character is represented by a different instrument or group of instruments and features the full orchestra and a narrator to bring to life this classic tale.

Mini Maestros is designed especially for children ages 2-8 and their families.

Come early for the instrument petting zoo at 1:30 pm!

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Categories: Family Events Kids Music Concerts
May
11
Thu
Foster Parent Alliance of WA State Golf Tournament @ Trophy Lake Golf
Tickets
May 11 @ 1:00 pm

Enjoy a Wonderland Day of Golf!
Spend the day with people entirely bonkers! I’ll tell you a secret… All the best people are!
We invite all golfers who would like to support parents to make life better for children. Help the Foster Parent Alliance of WA State (FPAWS) raise funds to continue their mission to promote self-efficacy of caregivers, children, and their families.

May 11, 2023
Tee-off at 1:00pm
Dinner at 6:00pm

Being a 21st century parent poses different parenting challenges from days gone by. There are many challenges faced by parents and caregivers. It can be lonely and isolating, overwhelming, difficult to know what is “right”, tiring, difficult to deal with peer pressure, high expectations, social media, trusting your own instincts, lacking a support circle, and finding balance between work and family. We provide extensive training and support to all parents and caregivers in WA State through state and regional conferences and online trainings. FPAWS is families helping families.

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #gigharbor golf
May
20
Sat
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin's University
Tickets
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE activities and entertainment for thousands since 1988! Join us this year for wild rides, live performances, vendors, and delicious food concessions! Saturday May 20, 10am – 6pm and Sunday May 21, 11am – 5pm.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation
Craftopia: Free Family Craft Night! @ Craftopia
Tickets
May 20 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us the third Saturday of each month in 2023 for some crafty fun for the whole family! Each month we will feature several crafts for all ages and levels for you to try your hand at. Join us from 3pm-6pm and see what you can create!
Light refreshments will be available. This event is free of cost, though donations to help cover supplies are always appreciated.  RSVP’s not required but are appreciated so we can ensure we have adequate supplies on hand for everyone.
A huge thank you to the Tacoma Arts Commission for their generous Community Arts Grant which is helping support our craft night!
www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Family Events Kids Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts family activities kid friendly
May
21
Sun
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin's University
Tickets
May 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Lacey Spring Fun Fair has provided FREE activities and entertainment for thousands since 1988! Join us this year for wild rides, live performances, vendors, and delicious food concessions! Saturday May 20, 10am – 6pm and Sunday May 21, 11am – 5pm.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Music Concerts Outdoor Recreation
April – May 2023 Apr – May 2023