Pierce County Events Calendar

Park(ing) Day Livestream Hosted by Downtown on the Go @ Downtown Street

Sep 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Park(ing) Day is an international activism project where people around the world repurpose parking spaces into tiny parklets. On September 17, tune in to Downtown On the Go’s (DOTG) Facebook page to listen to us discussing transit related topics with transit advocates, local officials, and others! We’ll be “taking over” a parking space in Downtown Tacoma, and hope that you will follow us as we stream the conversations live at facebook.com/downtownonthego

The parklet, sponsored by Spin and BCRA Design, will be active from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 17. Parklets around the world are available on the Park(ing) Day website’s map. The 2005 San Francisco parklet that marked the first Park(ing) day was a lawn, a 15-foot-tall tree, and a rented park bench in a parking space. In years following, Park(ing) day, an original concept by Rebar, became an international event celebrating human-use spaces.

Downtown On The Go has celebrated Park(ing) day for several years, assisting other local organizations with setting up their own parklets. Last year, we hosted a virtual Park(ing) day of online panels of local advocates. This year due to the ongoing pandemic we have instead opted to minimize public interaction and instead host advocates in a virtual space, while still physically occupying a parking space.

We encourage you to engage with us and the worldwide Park(ing) Day community by following us on social media and by using the hashtags #downtowntacoma and #parkingday. We will livestream the interviews with advocates on Facebook, and the recordings will be available after the event.

Categories: Education Family Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment Tags: #downtowntacoma art speakers

Sep

25

Sat

Cider Swig @ LeMay - America's Car Museum

Sep 25 @ 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

After a difficult past year, we are excited to announce that The Cider Swig returns with dozens of regional ciders (and related libations) to sip and savor, live music and entertainment on two stages, the annual “Battle of the Pie” Contest, apple launching, award winning delectable curbside cuisine by area restaurants and food trucks, the Apple Carnivàle Zone, and more!

Northwest cidermakers, vintners and distillers will present over 100 ciders, wine, mead and more. The popular Apple Carnivàle returns – replete with performers, arts and crafts, dancers, an array of carnival games, inflatable obstacle course, sticky wall, face painting, apple launching, demonstrations, and other fun and games.

Ciders, etc. presented for sampling in the Cider Garden will be for sale under the Cider Tent, so you can take your favorites home to enjoy!

Come Get your Swig On!
Ticket includes: 5 drink tokens, 6 oz. festival glass, and access to all live music and entertainment, food, the Apple Carnivàle Zone, and all other festival activities.

Additional cider tokens are available at festival. ID is required to enter the Cider Garden. Must be 21+ to enter the Cider Garden.

**Each year the Cider Swig brings thousands from around the region to enjoy ciders, great food, live music and family fun. And, each year the Cider Swig sells out! Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.**

OTHER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
For 2021 we have chosen to make this a 21+ only event. We hope that 2022 we will be able to return to an accessible family-fun event.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Without people like you, the Festival could not happen. Cider Swig volunteers will receive reduced admission ticket ($18) for the Cider Garden, free festival t-shirt, festival tasting glass, one $5 meal voucher … and have a great time!

Categories: Adult Focused Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: cider event festival hard cider

8

Oktoberfest Northwest @ Washington State Fair Events Center

Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 11:59 pm

Grab your stein, pull up your lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest like never before! This all ages until 6pm festival features entertainment for the whole family: non-stop traditional and contemporary German entertainment on two stages, a Root Beer Garden for kids, Hammershlagen and other German festival games, authentic German cuisine and of course a large Munich-style decorated hall. Also enjoy Wiener dog races and a 5k Stein Dash plus a kids 1k on Sunday or catch your favorite football game in the Sports Haus!

Categories: Adult Focused Events Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades

Oktoberfest Northwest @ Washington State Fair Events Center

Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Grab your stein, pull up your lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest like never before! This all ages until 6pm festival features entertainment for the whole family: non-stop traditional and contemporary German entertainment on two stages, a Root Beer Garden for kids, Hammershlagen and other German festival games, authentic German cuisine and of course a large Munich-style decorated hall. Also enjoy Wiener dog races and a 5k Stein Dash plus a kids 1k on Sunday or catch your favorite football game in the Sports Haus!

Categories: Adult Focused Events Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades

9

Sat

Oktoberfest Northwest @ Washington State Fair Events Center

Oct 9 @ 11:00 am – 11:59 pm

Grab your stein, pull up your lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest like never before! This all ages until 6pm festival features entertainment for the whole family: non-stop traditional and contemporary German entertainment on two stages, a Root Beer Garden for kids, Hammershlagen and other German festival games, authentic German cuisine and of course a large Munich-style decorated hall. Also enjoy Wiener dog races and a 5k Stein Dash plus a kids 1k on Sunday or catch your favorite football game in the Sports Haus!

Categories: Adult Focused Events Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades

10

Sun

Oktoberfest Northwest @ Washington State Fair Events Center

Oct 10 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Grab your stein, pull up your lederhosen and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest like never before! This all ages until 6pm festival features entertainment for the whole family: non-stop traditional and contemporary German entertainment on two stages, a Root Beer Garden for kids, Hammershlagen and other German festival games, authentic German cuisine and of course a large Munich-style decorated hall. Also enjoy Wiener dog races and a 5k Stein Dash plus a kids 1k on Sunday or catch your favorite football game in the Sports Haus!

Categories: Adult Focused Events Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades

15

Seeds of Change @ Virtual

Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm

Child Care Resources will be hosting the 2021 Seeds of Change Annual Event on Friday, October 15th at 7pm. Formerly known as the the CCR Luncheon, the Annual Event will illustrate the impact of investing in children’s early learning as a benefit not only to the children, families, and child care providers we serve, but to our community as a whole.

Child Care Resources has been working with families, caregivers, early learning professionals, and community partners to ensure that every child has a great start in school an in life. We are a trusted resource for families seeking child care across Washington State, helping more than 18,000 families each year explore their early learning options and make informed decisions. Through coaching and professional development, we help more than 2,000 child care professionals annually in King and Pierce Counties develop and improve the quality of their care for all children.

This is a fundraising event. The CCR Annual Event is a critical financial support that helps us advance our mission of improving all children’s access to high quality early learning experiences so that all children have a great start in school and in life. Join us and register today!

Register at: https://bit.ly/SeedsofChangeRSVP

Can’t make it? Make a donation today: https://qrco.de/SeedsOfChangeDonate

Categories: Family Events Kids Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment

30

Sat

Halloween on the Hill @ Begins at Tacoma Community House

Oct 30 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

In partnership with Tacoma Housing Authority, Hilltop Business Association, Hilltop Action Coalition, and Downtown on the Go, Tacoma Community House invites the community to Halloween on the Hill!

Saturday, October 30th from 3pm – 6pm
Walk – Thru Trunk or Treat
Masks and Distancing Required
Costumes Encouraged
Rain or Shine

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO DECORATE TRUNKS/BOOTHS AND HAND OUT TREATS AS WELL AS VOLUNTEERS TO DONATE TREATS!

Please email: amayer@tacomacommunityhouse.org to register your trunk/booth and/or to donate treats to the event.

Categories: Family Events Kids Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment

Dec

17

25th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum