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.

Jul
3
Mon
Lacey 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular @ Rainier Vista Park
Jul 3 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

For over 50 years, Lacey has celebrated the holiday a day early with Fireworks, Food, Music, and Fun! Enjoy The Coats at 5pm and Groove Nation at 8pm. Fireworks will be set to music at 10pm.

Jul
4
Tue
34th Annual Four on the Fourth @ Steilacoom Town Hall
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am

Registration, course map, results, and photos can be found at https://fouronthefourth.org

4 Mile Cost – $15
1 Mile Kids Cost – $5

Online Registration closes on July 2nd at 11:59 PM
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5

7:30 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Opens
8:45 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Closes
9:00 AM – Start of 4 Mile
9:05 AM – Start of 1 Mile Kids
Street fair, parade, and fireworks will follow this event

Electronic Chip Timing
USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event
Event shirts available for purchase during online registration until June 30th at 11:59 PM
Scenic, mostly flat, road courses travel out-and-back along the waterfront
For everyone’s safety, pets are not allowed on the course
Prizes are given to the most patriotic dressed
Awards are available immediately after finishing

4 Mile Awards:
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female

1 Mile Kids Awards:
Every kid receives a finisher ribbon and a small USA flag

For More Information:
Allen Culp
253-219-5252
aculp@fpschools.org

This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior

Hey Singers! 
Jul 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

Jul
6
Thu
Tacoma Farmer Market – Broadway @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at 925 Broadway Between 9th and 11th Broadway on Thursdays May 4 – Oct. 26, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP, and WIC/SFMNP

Craftopia: Button Painting class @ Craftopia
Jul 6 @ 4:00 pm

Try your hand at stacking buttons to make cute pictures! Technically not “painting” but a fun mixed media way to create new art. Choose from several animal themed images, or create your own from scratch. Then build your way with glue and buttons to a create your 3-D masterpiece. Recommended for ages 14+
$15 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Tula Cuff Bracelets class @ Craftopia
Jul 6 @ 5:00 pm

Tula beads are fun and very in fashion right now. In this class we will use memory wire and Tula beads to create a cuff uniquely your own. Open to ages 14+ (younger children may be approved on a case by case basis with parental assistance).
$25 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Jul
7
Fri
Tacoma Farmer Market – Eastside @ Tacoma Farmers Market - Eastside
Jul 7 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Tacoma Farmers Market creates vibrant marketplaces where local farms, small businesses, and organizations connect directly with the community.
Shop local with us at Stewart Heights Park 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Ln Tacoma, WA 98404
We accept cash, credit cards, EBT/SNAP and WIC/SFMNP

Craftopia: Fiberholics Anonymous meet up @ Craftopia
Jul 7 @ 5:00 pm

Do you love yarn?  Is your embroidery thread collection of epic proportions? Are hooks, needles, and looms filling your space?  Then this is the place for you!  Join us once a month for a fiber-lover meet-up.  The first Friday of every month from 5-7pm, our community room will be opened for fiber artists of all varieties to hang out, work on projects, chat, laugh and relax.
Light refreshments are available, but feel free to bring your own food and drink as well.  RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Earrings 101 class @ Craftopia
Jul 7 @ 5:30 pm

Master Crafter Darcy Jones will be teaching this fabulous class all about how to make earrings. Crafters will learn the various techniques to make stunning jewelry and will get to pick out their own jewels and gems to make their own unique creations.
$25/person includes all materials to make several pairs of earrings. Recommended for ages 14+.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Open House @ Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club - Wright Park
Jul 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Want to play a fun game with family and friends?
Come down to the Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club at Wright Park and try bowls…for free!
All equipment will be supplied – just wear flat soled shoes. We’ll teach you the basics. Open to all, come visit.