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.

Dec
1
Thu
Collaboration for a Cause @ McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Collaboration for a Cause offers an easy way for individuals and families to access resources and employment opportunities right in their own community. Organizations throughout Pierce County have partnered together to host this free event. All are welcome to attend!

Resources available at each event include:

Basic Needs
Employment
Health
Education & Training
Young Adult specific services
Learn more about Collaboration for a Cause and what to expect at an event.
https://pccetf.org/collaboration-for-a-cause/

Feb
25
Sat
No Place Like Home Gala & Auction @ Fircrest Golf Club
Feb 25 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join Rebuilding Together South Sound as we go Back to the Future for our first in-person ‘No Place Like Home’ Gala and Auction since February 2020! We’re bringing back all of your favorites… Silent & Live Auctions, Hosted Bar for your favorite adult beverages, our famous Dessert Dash, Head or Tails, Fund-A-Need, getting the chance to meet and hear about one of our homeowners’ stories and more!

Mar
21
Tue
Women In Leadership Forum presented by Junior League of Tacoma @ Environment Services Building
Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Women In Leadership 2023 – Hosted by Junior League of Tacoma

Each year, a selection of women are awarded from Washington State for their outstanding leadership in the community. You won’t want to miss an evening with these women as they tell their stories and respond to questions regarding their path to leadership including challenges, sacrifices, and successes.

Our emcee for the evening will be Dona Ponepinto, returning emcee, President of the Association of Junior Leagues International, and President and CEO of United Way Pierce County.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 2023 WILL HONOR THE FOLLOWING WOMEN:
Stacey Crnich
CEO – Bonney Lake Food Bank

Krystle Edwards
Founder – Grit City Women

Blake Mara
Owner – Heritage Coffee and Plant House LLC

Women in Leadership 2023 promises to be an amazing evening of inspiration and encouragement (with raffle prizes to win too!). We hope to see you there!

Find more about the honorees and purchase in-person and virtual tickets here at https://tacoma.jl.org/jlt-women-in-leadership/.

Apr
27
Thu
Startup253 Happy Hour with Tacoma Startups and Entrepreneurs @ Black Fleet Brewing
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.

May
18
Thu
Weatherly Inn Renton Grand Opening @ Weatherly Inn Renton
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!

Aug
26
Sat
Hiring Event @ SEKISUI Aerospace
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

CALL

Stop by SEKISUI Aerospace today between 10am – 2pm to see if you’ve got a future in Aerospace! At our on-site hiring event we’re offering application help, same-day interviews, and we’ll even take you behind the scenes to see how we make parts that keep the world moving ??

Not looking for work? Then come for a free drink & a waffle pop from the Village Perk mobile espresso — paid for by us! Just don’t forget to come over and say hi ?

To learn more about SEKISUI Aerospace visit: SekisuiAerospace.com
To apply before the 26th or see what positions we have open visit: SekisuiAerospace.com/careers

Nov
1
Wed
Collaboration for a Cause Pierce County’s Largest Job & Resource Fair @ Tacoma Dome
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Get ready for the largest job fair and resource fair in Pierce County! Collaboration for a Cause features more than 100 employers and resources to connect you to finding quality employment and stability. This event is open to the public and is free to attend! All are welcome!

Talk directly with employers who are hiring for open positions right now! Some employers will conduct on-the-spot interviews at the event! On-site resume prep and guidance will be available to ensure your resume is ready for distribution to employers. Pre-event Job Club sessions are also available throughout the month of October to help you prepare for interviews and upgrade your resume.

Connect to resources and services including:
Basic Needs
Employment
Education & Training
Health
Youth
Veterans
Disabilities

Learn more about the Collaboration for a Cause event series at pccetf.org/collaboration-for-a-cause

Mar
23
Sat
Sip N Shop @ Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Mar 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sip N Shop @ Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Shop Local, Support Local!

Indulge in a delightful evening of shopping and sipping while supporting a great cause! Join us for our “Sip N Shop” event, where a portion of all sales will be donated back to the Junior League of Tacoma, a women’s organization dedicated to advancing meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training in the greater Tacoma community with a focus on supporting youth experiencing homelessness.

What to Expect:

Explore a curated selection of products from talented local vendors, offering everything from artisan crafts to delectable delights.

Cash bar providing your sips for the evening.

Every purchase you make helps us make a difference in our community.

For inquiries or to become a vendor, contact us at nwx@jltacoma.org

Let’s sip, shop, and support together!

 

VENDORS INCLUDE:

Details Home Store

Grit City Women Apparel

Snohomish Sandcarving

Golden Flame Jewelry – Permanent and ready made items

Pour and Pose – 360 Photo Booth and Selfie Booth

Sound & Circle

Local Landscape Photographer Adam Pritchard

Resin Art by Shannon Pritchard

SGT Hart’s BBQ Sauce

Fox & Wagon Photography providing professional headshots

Good Knots, Good Threads, Good Weaves

Kombucha Luv

Watercolor Artist Hahnah Gibson

Geneva Wilson, LMT and Kayla Jerde, LMT

… and more!

 

Learn more about the event here: https://tacoma.jl.org/events/sip-n-shop/.

 

May
7
Tue
Regional mental health needs highlight Changing Minds @ Grand Hyatt Seattle's Leonnesa Ballroom
May 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Regional mental health needs highlight Changing Minds @ Grand Hyatt Seattle's Leonnesa Ballroom

Regional mental health needs highlight Changing Minds event

Funds support MultiCare Behavioral Health

Tickets are now available for Changing Minds, an annual benefit of the MultiCare Behavioral Health Foundation to create awareness of and support for mental health issues.

The fundraiser highlights the demand for mental health services in our region, and how MultiCare Behavioral Health has responded by integrating mental health treatment into primary care settings through collaborative care and school-based partnerships.

A luncheon will be held Tuesday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Seattle’s Leonesa Ballroom, 721 Pine St., Seattle. While tickets are free, guests will be asked to make a minimum donation of $150.

Former Evening Magazine host Angela Poe Russell will emcee the event. Other speakers at Changing Minds include MultiCare Behavioral Health providers and a patient who will discuss the impact of accessible behavioral health care.

The deadline to reserve tickets to the luncheon is April 30.

About MultiCare Foundations

MultiCare Foundations is a group of local, community-based 501(c)3 organizations that help children, families, and individuals access quality health care close to home, regardless of their ability to pay.

Donations to the Foundations help MultiCare expand access to care so that children, youth and adults can receive the medical support they need through every stage of life.

Programs and services that are supported by MultiCare Foundations include behavioral health, cardiac care, oncology and more. Find opportunities to give or get involved at give.multicare.org 

About MultiCare  

MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health care organization with 12 hospitals and more than 22,000 team members. We are committed to achieving our mission of healing and a healthy future for all and delivering world-class health outcomes and an exceptional experience.

As the largest community-based, locally governed health system in Washington state, our comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and dedicated specialty services. For more information, visit multicare.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Jul
2
Tue
Live REVO Rideshare Pacific Northwest Expansion Tour Business Overview @ Ebony and Ivory Coffee
Jul 2 @ 1:00 pm
Live REVO Rideshare Pacific Northwest Expansion Tour Business Overview @ Ebony and Ivory Coffee

We’re not just another rideshare company!

Come and learn everything you need to know about REVO Ridshare and the PNW Expansion with REVO CEO Paul Mikel and local leaders.

Space is limited, pre register now to reserve your seat.