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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Dec
7
Fri
Bass Pro – Tacoma Santa’s Winter Wonderland @ Bass Pro Shops - Tacoma
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Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

On Saturday, November 10th, Santa made his way to Bass Pro Tacoma! Now through December 24th come by Bass Pro, get a Bass Pass to see Santa and receive a free 4×6 photo (packages are available to purchase as well); along with free crafts and free games. Please check the website https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland-event?storeID=78&cm_sp=SntWndNov2018_SP for times Santa is here.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: family event games santa Santa pictures
Santa Photo Experience @ Tacoma Mall
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Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

It’s Santa photo time! Reserve your FastPass and skip the line to see Santa by visiting: https://www.santasfastpass.com/scheduling/9lnszz1Z:tacoma-mall

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Categories: Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events
Karaoke @ The SandBAR
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Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm
Karaoke @ The SandBAR | Tacoma | Washington | United States

Every Friday Night is Karaoke at The SandBAR with your host DJ Jimi, 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. There is some amazing talent here, and a wide variety of singers! Come and have an amazing time! Great food and drinks served all night!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Happy Hour Floats @ Uncharted Waters Float Center
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Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Originally developed in the 1950s as a way to study consciousness and brain activity, floating has become a respected health practice. With benefits ranging from pain relief and stress reduction to improved focus and mental clarity, it’s no surprise that floating has attracted the interest of athletes, artists, meditators, and military personnel alike. Floating offers a healthy, drug-free way to feel and be your very best.

“The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea.” -Isak Dinesen

Join us for happy hour every Friday evening from 4:00 p.m. to close!

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Tags: floating uncharted waters
Grit Gatsby Holiday Artisan Market @ 704 Opera Alley, Tacoma, WA 98402-3713, United States
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Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

**Note: December 7 is adults 21+; December 8 event is for all ages**

It’s the holiday party (and gift market) of the year! Inspired by the grandeur of Opera Alley’s historic Ledger Building, Grit Gatsby Holiday Market is urban, decadent, and refined.?

On Friday, December 7th, Grit Gatsby will be hosting the ultimate 20’s theme VIP Speakeasy party, featuring a no-host bar, live music, and Tacoma’s very best artisan and vintage vendors. Dressing the part is encouraged! Don your festive apparel, shop, and mingle in one of Tacoma’s most memorable venues.? Ages 21+. Tickets on sale now!

Saturday, December 8th brings a festive, family friendly atmosphere with a visit from Santa! Bring the entire family to pose on our antique velvet couch with jolly old St. Nick, browse the finest gift wares in Tacoma, and enjoy our gift wrapping station.

Grit Gatsby Holiday Market will be open for VIP night on Friday, December 7th from 6-9pm.
Entrance $25 (https://www.lapalomamarketplace.com/grit-gatsby-vip-speakeasy)

On Saturday, December 8th, the market will be open from 12-6pm, with Santa photos from 12:30-3:30.
Entrance $2

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: Artisan Artisan Gift Fair christmas holiday holiday party Santa Photos
Hollywood and the Homefront: Tinsel Town’s Contribution to World War II @ Harbor History Museum
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Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Brought to you by Humanities Washington, Humanities in the Harbor will continue in December as John Jensen joins the Harbor History Museum for a special presentation as part of the “Bomber Boys: Portraits from the Front” Exhibit Opening.

During World War II, the War Department realized the importance of not only keeping up the morale of America’s fighting forces abroad, but the morale of those at home. The result was an unprecedented push by Hollywood to contribute morale-building war dramas, troop entertainment, and training films to the war effort. Special radio programs, documentary films, and live performances told Americans at home that they too could serve in the defense of their country by purchasing war bonds, participating in scrap drives, planting Victory Gardens, and volunteering.

Experience the still-powerful images, radio, and film that emerged from this dramatic time in American history. Audio historian and former broadcaster John Jensen shares rarely known stories and anecdotes from Hollywood’s war effort, and shows examples of wartime propaganda through various media that was used to educate, inform, and sway American public opinion.

A former San Francisco broadcaster, John Jensen has been an avid collector of music, movies, and radio broadcasts of the 1930s and 40s. Early fascination led to employment as general manager of KMPX, a radio station devoted to playing the music and radio broadcasts of those years. He produced a world-wide radio broadcast honoring the US Navy 200th Anniversary, starring Bing Crosby, Mel Blanc, and other radio stars from the 1940s. In 1992, he directed the 50th Anniversary Salute to Armed Forces Radio broadcast, heard world-wide. As an audio historian, he has provided research and assorted media to filmmakers, such as Jack Haley, Jr., Frances Ford Coppola, and George Lucas. He recently retired as senior director of public relations for World Vision. Since then he has been lecturing at various venues throughout the Puget Sound area on the Great Depression era and World War II.

Humanities in the Harbor is held at Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. Admission is FREE thanks to Humanities Washington! Humanities Washington sparks conversation and critical thinking using story as a catalyst, nurturing thoughtful and engaged communities across our state.

Admission is FREE, but seats are limited. RSVPs and questions may be directed to Zachary Sokolik, Marketing & Events Coordinator at Harbor History Museum at marketing@harborhistorymuseum.org.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Education Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: harbor history museum History museum World War II
South Sound Blues Association Holiday Party @ Louie G's
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Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

The party’s on and you’re invited! Join South Sound Blues Association at our annual HOLIDAY PARTY on December 7th, 2018.

THE LINE-UP
Miranda Kitchpanich Music
Linda Myers Band
Tamys Hoffman Band

THE SCOOP
SSBA Members: FREE admission, FREE buffet

Non-Members: $10 admission, $8 buffet (become a member now or at the door for immediate savings!)

More information on southsoundblues.org and Facebook.

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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: blues live music
Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice @ The Rialto Theater
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Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm

Celebrate the winter solstice and its warm traditions with an acoustic concert drawn from the multi-platinum selling Winter Solstice series and many solo releases of the featured artists. Windham Hill founder and Grammy-winning guitarist, Will Ackerman, Grammy Award-nominated singer, fiddler, pianist, and songwriter Barbara Higbie, Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer Alex de Grassi and supporting musician, bassist Todd Boston come together to lead this joyous holiday concert.

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Categories: Music Concerts Tags: holiday Music Tacoma Windham Hill
Dec
8
Sat
Proctor Farmers Market @ N. 27th Street and Proctor
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Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Proctor Farmers Market strives to provide the community with fresh, locally grown farm products while providing area growers with a venue for their crops and products.

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Categories: Everyday Family Events Food & Beverage Tags: farmers markets North Tacoma Proctor District
7th Annual Silver Bells Christmas Bazaar @ Station House 726 (Brick building)
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Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come join our successful 7th annual Silver Bells Christmas Bazaar in Puyallup, Washington!

The event is free with free parking!

Each year we have the event to help support over 60 local small
business and talented crafters, as well as a pet food and blanket drive
for a local rescue or animal organization! This year, our selected
organization is TBD.

This year we have Santa Claus returning upstairs for taking photos of your
kiddos! Please bring a camera or smart phone for those photos. But
before you begin your shopping.. be sure to get your favorite latte or
espresso with our coffee vendor!

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: animal rescue christmas bazaar crafts pet food drive Puyallup raffle Santa Claus Vendors
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