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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Oct
22
Sun
Women’s Intro to Woodworking @ Foss Waterway Seaport
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Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for an intro-level woodworking class for women and nonbinary folks!
In this one-day class, you will learn how to use an assortment of woodworking power and hand tools to fabricate a toolbox. You will be guided through transferring measurements from paper plans, cutting lumber to length, and assembling it into a finished product. Join us in the Heritage Boat Shop to explore the basics of woodworking in a hands-on, mentorship-based class, and take your new toolbox home!
Instructed by Alice Clabaugh (she/her), a graduate from the Wood Technology Marine Carpentry program.
WHEN: Sunday, October 22; 10AM – 4PM
WHERE: 705 Dock Street, Tacoma WA 98402

Ages 1?8+

Museum admission is included with ticket. Parking, food, and beverages are not included.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Education Home and Garden Women Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #art art workshops classes Empowering women Woodworking
Craftopia: Bleeding Candles class @ Craftopia
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Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm

Things are getting spooky with these amazing candles that bleed when they burn! These candles are hand-dipped in red wax first to create a bleeding core, then select your outer color to finish off your stylish seasonal candle. We will be using very hot wax and our hands, so this class is for ages 14+ (younger may attend with parental supervision, but please contact us first).
$10 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts
Craftopia: Crochet 2.0 class @ Craftopia
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Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm

Single crochet will only get you so far! Crochet 2.0 is a continuation class for those who have already mastered single crochet and are ready to move on to more complicated stitches. We’ll be focusing on half double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, and more complicated stitch patterns like shells, clusters, puffs, and seed stitches. Special stitch requests are gladly accommodated! Crocheters should already be proficient with single crochet before taking this class. Hook and yarn will be available, or bring your own if you prefer.
$15 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts
Misery @ Tacoma Little Theatre
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Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm

Stephen King’s award-winning novel comes to life on the stage.

Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “Number One Fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new “Misery” novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.

Recommended for Ages 13+

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Theater Performances Tags: Drama tacomalittletheatre Theater theatre
Oct
23
Mon
Craftopia: Quilled Cards class @ Craftopia
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Oct 23 @ 4:30 pm

Try your hand at the ancient art of rolling paper. We’ll discuss tools of the trade and learn several rolling techniques before being set loose to make your very own quilled creation. Each month we will bring you a design showcasing different quilling skills. Our theme will be a cauldron with bats, though students may choose to do their own design as well.. You can make your creation on cardstock to fold into a card or a canvass if you prefer. Recommended for ages 7+
$15 per person. Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts
Oct
24
Tue
Hey Singers! 
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Oct 24 @ 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

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Oct
25
Wed
Craftopia: Volunteer Packing Party @ Craftopia
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Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm

Join us once a month to help prepare and pack up craft kits.  These kits are donated free of charge to the Tacoma Public Library and Pierce County Library systems.  The libraries then distribute them to the community so people of all ages can learn new projects and explore their creative side.
Packing parties include prepping of supplies and stuffing ziplock bags with materials.  We stuff between 100-300 bags each time, so lots of repetitive motion.  Beverages and snacks are provided, but feel free to bring your own as well.
RSVP’s appreciated but not required. www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Arts and craft
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto @ accesso ShoWare Center
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Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm

EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO!

The only place to see the Madrigal family live!

Coming to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center from October 25th – 29th!

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

Then enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters Isabela and Luisa.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto: the show everyone will be talking about!

Showtimes:
Wednesday, October 25th – 7PM
Thursday, October 26th – 7PM
Friday, October 27th – 7PM
Saturday, October 28th – 11AM
Saturday, October 28th – 3PM
Saturday, October 28th – 6:30PM
Sunday, October 29th – 11AM
Sunday, October 29th – 3PM
Sunday, October 29th – 6:30PM

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.

Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

Produced by Feld Entertainment.

©Disney/Pixar

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Theater Performances Tags: #family #familyevent all ages disney Disney Princesses ice Kids
Oct
26
Thu
Disney on Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto @ accesso ShoWare Center
Tickets
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm

EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO!

The only place to see the Madrigal family live!

Coming to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center from October 25th – 29th!

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer.

Then enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters Isabela and Luisa.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto: the show everyone will be talking about!

Showtimes:
Wednesday, October 25th – 7PM
Thursday, October 26th – 7PM
Friday, October 27th – 7PM
Saturday, October 28th – 11AM
Saturday, October 28th – 3PM
Saturday, October 28th – 6:30PM
Sunday, October 29th – 11AM
Sunday, October 29th – 3PM
Sunday, October 29th – 6:30PM

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com!

*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.

Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

Produced by Feld Entertainment.

©Disney/Pixar

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Kids Theater Performances Tags: #family #familyevent all ages disney Disney Princesses ice Kids
Oct
27
Fri
All Hallows Eve: A Spooktacular Mixer and Auction to Benefit Centerforce @ Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388
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Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Don your spookiest or most fun Halloween costume and support a great cause at the same time as Centerforce hosts All Hallows Eve: A Just Like You mixer and auction on Friday, Oct. 27.

Wine and beer will be available, along with some hors d’oeuvres, while you browse the silent auction, grab a bottle of wine from the wine pull or try your chance at winning 2 tickets for travel valid on Alaska Airlines! Tickets are $45 each for our 21-and-older event at Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388, 6313 75th St. W, Lakewood, WA 98499. Doors open at 5 p.m. Costumes are welcome but not required. Purchase your tickets today at https://centerforce.salsalabs.org/allhallowseve2023/index.html

For 50-plus years as a local not-for-profit 501 (c)(3), social service organization, Centerforce has provided employment training, volunteer opportunities and assistance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to move toward inclusion in their community. The 200 individuals we serve in south King, Pierce and Thurston counties have a wide range of disabilities and a number of barriers to traditional employment. With this event, our goal is to raise $40,000 to support our programs that assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs, and be able to engage and participate in their communities.

As with everyone, Centerforce services have been significantly impacted by the pandemic and other economic forces. We serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are among the most vulnerable and, as a result, are still impacted by the pandemic.

When you attend our event, it supports clients like John B., who has been employed at Safeway for 18 years; Sarah H., who worked for McDonald’s for 10 years, then lost her job during the pandemic, and with our help, found employment at Safeway; Chris J., who is now on his 8th year working for the Ram Brewery and Restaurant; Joe C., who transitioned from a 13-year job at the ARC to working for MOD Pizza; Tyler K., as a school-to-work client, secured a job with OnTrac five months before he graduated; and Deacon C., who with our help, transitioned from school to working his first job at Red Robin, before his high school graduation.

Would you like to sponsor our event or donate silent auction items? Contact us here. For more information regarding Centerforce and its services, contact Debby L. Graham, M.A., Executive Director, at 253-426-1860.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #Halloween allhallows auction food & drinks non-profit fundraiser nonprofit
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