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.

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March – August 2024 Mar – Aug 2024
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Mar
23
Sat
Sip N Shop @ Marriott Tacoma Downtown
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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/.

 

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Business Networking Events Family Events Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Women Focused Events
May
7
Tue
Regional mental health needs highlight Changing Minds @ Grand Hyatt Seattle's Leonnesa Ballroom
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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.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Food & Beverage Health and Wellness Non-Profit Fundraising Events
May
18
Sat
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
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May 18 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Fun Fair is THE place to be for free fun!  Enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, rides like the giant slide and swings, the circus train and more all FREE!  Saturday there will be a S.T.E.M. Fair with lots of cool stuff to check out and Sunday enjoy the car show!  Shop from lots of great vendors and enjoy a tasty treat or lunch from one of the amazing food vendors!

https://laceyparks.org/funfair/

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids
13th Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival @ Gig Harbor Uptown Pavilion
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May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
13th Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival @ Gig Harbor Uptown Pavilion

13th Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival Benefits Local Kiwanis 

Spring has finally sprung — time to welcome it properly at the 13th Annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival. This year’s event will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Gig Harbor Uptown Pavilion, 4701 Pt. Fosdick Dr. This long-running popular event features a wide-variety of craft brewers from around the Puget Sound bringing their very best suds for sample pours from 12 noon to 5:00 PM.

More brewers will be added soon, but here’s what the list looks like so far:

  • 7 Seas Brewing
  • Acorn Brewing
  • Bent Bine Brewing
  • Crane Castle Brewing
  • Ghostfish Brewing
  • Gig Harbor Brewing
  • Lazy Boy Brewing
  • Narrows Brewing
  • Rainy Daze Brewing
  • Ridgeline Brewing
  • Silver City Brewery
  • San Juan Seltzer
  • Locust Cider
  • 2 Towns Cider

Gig Harbor’s own Heritage Distilling Company will also be in attendance again this year offering samples of their award-winning spirits — always a very special treat for event goers.

The LIVE Music venue includes three local artists/bands: Classic rock from RAUCOUS, country music singer, Gene Sievers, and headlining again this year is Harbor favorite, My Guilty Pleasure.

This year looks like it could be another sellout. If you don’t have tickets, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-gig-harbor-beer-festival-tickets-815717843027?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

The Gig Harbor Beer Festival benefits the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Foundation. For over 50 years, members of the Gig Harbor Kiwanis have raised funds and planned a variety of service projects that improve the lives of children, their families, and the Gig Harbor community. To find out more about this charitable organization, please visit http://www.gigharborkiwanis.org

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events
May
19
Sun
Lacey Spring Fun Fair @ Saint Martin’s University
Tickets
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fun Fair is THE place to be for free fun!  Enjoy live entertainment, kids activities, rides like the giant slide and swings, the circus train and more all FREE!  Saturday there will be a S.T.E.M. Fair with lots of cool stuff to check out and Sunday enjoy the car show!  Shop from lots of great vendors and enjoy a tasty treat or lunch from one of the amazing food vendors!

https://laceyparks.org/funfair/

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids
Jul
2
Tue
Live REVO Rideshare Pacific Northwest Expansion Tour Business Overview @ Ebony and Ivory Coffee
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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.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Jul
3
Wed
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular @ Rainier Vista Community Park
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Jul 3 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular @ Rainier Vista Community Park

Join us for a dazzling evening at Rainier Vista for the Lacey Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd! This FREE festival will include exciting live entertainment from Brick House with their disco performance at 5pm & a lively dance party with Mr. Pink at 8pm.
As the evening sky approaches, we will prepare for our fireworks display at 10pm to light up the night with sparkling colors! Throughout the event you can indulge in a variety of foods and delicious treats. Plus, be mesmerized by the thrilling and enchanting variety circus Vuelta La Luna, adding an extra touch of excitement to the evening.
Head to the Kid Zone where you’ll find activities including FREE rides, face painting and more! A perfect summer celebration for the whole family!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Everyday Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Kids Local History Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events
Jul
13
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia
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Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Jefferson St. NE Olympia

Get pumped for the Fire Rescue Spectacular – the ultimate firefighter and first-responder experience for kids! This FREE street fair is filled with awesome activities, excitement, and exploration!

It’s located on Jefferson St. NE between the Hands On Children’s Museum and LOTT Clean Water Alliance. Presented by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network in partnership with the Olympia Fire Department.

Street Activities

  • Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles
  • Meet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
  • See vintage fire trucks
  • Experience the Spray Gallery
  • Take the Junior Fire Fighter Challenge
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Categories: Education Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Kids Outdoor Recreation
Aug
3
Sat
Tacoma Bon Odori Festival @ Tacoma Buddhist Temple
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Aug 3 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tacoma Bon Odori Festival @ Tacoma Buddhist Temple

Our Tacoma Buddhist Temple Bon Odori Festival is back after 3 years!  As part of our religion, we honor those who have passed by celebrating them through Japanese traditional dancing called Bon Odori. Everyone is welcome to dance, enjoy the food or just watch the dancing and taiko performances.  4pm: Food, beer garden, info booths, Japanese items for sale and Kings Books table. 4:30: Obon service. 5pm: Dancing and taiko drumming will occur in front of our temple on Fawcett Avenue up from UW Tacoma. 8pm: memorial candle service.  Credit card and checks preferred for all purchases. Questions: info@tacomabt.org.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Aug
10
Sat
Brew Five Three: The 253’s Beer & Music Festival @ Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Aug 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Brew Five Three: The 253's Beer & Music Festival @ Chambers Creek Regional Park

This year’s Brew Five Three returns to Chambers Bay with the stunning backdrop of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Sip beer and cider from regional brewers and taste food from local restaurants while enjoying live entertainment on the main stage. This is an event for beer nerds and novice drinkers alike. Play, lounge, and hang out with friends as you soak up the sun and savor unique craft beverages in your souvenir limited edition tasting glass.

Full admission tickets include the tasting glass and eight tasting tokens. Each token can be exchanged for a four-ounce pour. Purchase 8 additional tasting tokens in advance for $10. Day of additional tokens are $2 each.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage
March – August 2024 Mar – Aug 2024