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.

Agenda
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February – May 2022 Feb – May 2022
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Feb
19
Sat
24th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration @ McGavick Conference Center
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Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) will host their biggest annual event, the 24th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration, in person at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood, Washington, on February 19, 2022, from 11:00am-6:00pm. Each year they feature a different country or culture as the host, and this year they are featuring China with its rich history and heritage. This annual event honors and celebrates the vibrant cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands that APCC serves and represents here in Greater Puget Sound.

Audiences will see demonstrations from China, as well as Guam, Philippines, Fiji, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Samoa, Japan, and many other countries. Everyone who attends this day-long event will experience folk music and dances, exciting martial arts, delicious food, and many other wonderful cultural presentations. Attendees can visit many resource booths, cultural displays, food booths, and a variety of vendor tables. It is a FREE family-friendly event for all ages.

The day kicks off with the colorful Drum of All Nations during the Opening Ceremony. Then throughout the day the audience will see Hawaiian dance from Halau Naniloa Mana’oakamai Okeala Akua, Korean drums from Morning Star, traditional dance from the Indonesian Cultural Association, the Pierce College Taiko Drum Corps, and much more. For more details, please visit the APCC website at www.APCC96.org .

APCC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization who represents and serves 47 countries with the mission to “bridge communities and generations through arts, culture, education, and business”. Washington is a wonderful kaleidoscope of races and ethnicities with more than 952,00 people who are Asian or Pacific Islander. The 24th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration is one way for APCC to proudly honor the Asia Pacific people in our community.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
Mar
5
Sat
DuPont Cherry Blossom Tea & Vintage Fashions @ The Home Course
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Mar 5 @ 2:00 pm

Join neighbors and friends for the Historical Society’s annual Cherry Blossom Tea & Vintage Fashion Show! Living history performer and musician Karen Haas will once again entertain guests as they enjoy tea and a delectable light fare. Guests are encouraged to get in the spirit of the event with tea attire (the more vintage, the better!). Older children (age 8 and up) are welcome; face masks are required for all participants.
Seating is limited for this beloved local tradition — reserve your spot today! All proceeds benefit the DuPont Historical Museum.
Advance tickets only: $30/person or $224/table (seats 8)

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Categories: Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events
Mar
20
Sun
Dinner and Music with The Ali Jackson Trio at Tacoma’s Vaeth Mansion @ Tacoma's Vaeth Mansion
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Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Music Fans,

On Sunday, March 20th The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra will present The Ali Jackson Trio for a special dinner concert at Tacoma’s historic Vaeth Mansion. Proceeds will go towards supporting our music and education exchange with Biot France. The ticket price includes dinner, drinks, and the performance.

Ali Jackson – drums

Omer Avital – bass

George Colligan – piano

Dinner includes:

Mediterranean chicken with angel hair pasta

Vegetarian option

Garden salad

Bread with fresh herbed butter

Fresh fruit

Various desserts

Coffee

Soft drinks

Red wine

White wine

Champagne

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #downtowntacoma blues concert jazz United States Events Washington Events Things to do in Tacoma WA Tacoma Galas Tacoma Music Galas #concert #dinner #jazz #blues #performance #tacoma
Apr
9
Sat
Easter bunny Special @ Simpson Railroad
Tickets
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Put it on your calendars our next big event is April 9th & 10th. The Easter Bunny Special comes to Americas logging Railroad. Tale a train ride to the Easter egg patch and hunt for eggs, kids can get their face painted, meet the Easter bunny in person. All the Information go to simpsonrailroad.org

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Categories: Family Events Kids Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: easter egg hunt Train Ride
Apr
10
Sun
Easter bunny Special @ Simpson Railroad
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Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Put it on your calendars our next big event is April 9th & 10th. The Easter Bunny Special comes to Americas logging Railroad. Tale a train ride to the Easter egg patch and hunt for eggs, kids can get their face painted, meet the Easter bunny in person. All the Information go to simpsonrailroad.org

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Categories: Family Events Kids Non-Profit Fundraising Events Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: easter egg hunt Train Ride
Apr
21
Thu
Don’t Judge Just Serve: 3rd Annual Virtual Fundraiser @ Virtual Fundraiser
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Apr 21 @ 11:30 am
Don't Judge Just Serve: 3rd Annual Virtual Fundraiser @ Virtual Fundraiser

Tacoma Community House is a nationally-respected, community-based service center for immigrants, refugees, and long-time South Sound residents seeking enrichment and pathways to self-sufficiency. For 110 years, we have helped countless individuals gain the skills they need to transition out of poverty, navigate a new culture, and find personal and professional success.

Many people come to us seeking one type of service and end up utilizing others, making us one of Tacoma’s most unique “one stop shops.” Annually, we provide 3,500 program services to 3,200 individuals from over 115 countries through our four core programs: Immigration, Education, Employment and Advocacy (for crime victims).

 

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/4748165281979466

Fundraiser Page: https://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/virtualcampaign2022/

Donate Page: https://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/donate/

Electronic Program: https://flipbookpdf.net/web/site/e28c75a8fb3a62e7a44a5cdd71ce0b9f7c923f4a202204.pdf.html

 

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Categories: Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Apr
30
Sat
Community Brunch Series: Spring Forward in Business ! @ Rain Incubator
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Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

We recognize the current generation’s lack of connection in businesses. We have a multigenerational work force and it’s important to connect with mentors and have a chance to network.

Rain Incubator and Space Works are teaming up for the third event in the Community Brunch Series :Spring Forward In Business.

Get a chance to support local artists, learn about growing your small business , eat from a local caterer, and get a chance to network.

Tickets through Eventbrite: $25

Tickets at the door : $30

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Business Networking Events Education Food & Beverage Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #WomeninBusiness #WomanOwned #WomenEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessBigImpact small business
May
4
Wed
7th Annual South Sound Business Summit @ Online
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May 4 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

The 2022 Virtual South Sound Business Summit
Tickets: $25 General Admission ($18 Student and Veteran)
2 Keynote Speakers and 8 Mini Sessions
(Attend only the sessions you want or attend all)
SPEAKERS WILL BE LIVE AND BE RECORDED IF YOU MISS IT.

SUMMIT WILL KICK OFF: May 4, 2022 8:00 am- 2:00 pm

All profits will be divided up by local King, Pierce, and Thurston County participating Chambers of Commerce.

For more information about the South Sound Business Summit visit: http://www.southsoundbusinesssummit.com

WHAT IS THE EVENT?: Founded in 2015, The South Sound Business Summit’s purpose is to support South King, Pierce and Thurston County business owners and C-suite managers through a forum where you can learn business, leadership and marketing from market leaders who want you to succeed.

WHY DOES THIS EVENT EXIST?: We believe that the local business community needs a place to learn from other business owner’s success and failures, marketing techniques and other ways to grow and expand your business. We do this to give back, not to make a profit, so that everyone can succeed in business.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?: Business owners, managers and entrepreneurs looking to make the most of their business, employees and profitability. Businesses with large or small revenue should attend; the topics help all businesses regardless of size.

Speaker Lineup

Lisa Bridge- CEO Ben Bridge Jeweler ** Evolution Not Revolution**

T’Wana Nobles- Tacoma Urban League, WA State Senator and seen on Undercover Billionaire **Billion Dollar Business Mindset**

8 Mini Sessions

Is your Business Popular? Jason Yormark- Socialistics

Find the Profits in your Business- Rebecca Howell, Custom Bookkeeping & Accounting

Smart Sales Simplified- Mark Winter, Winsource Group

How to get started with E Commerce- Elizabeth Paulsen- Cascade E-Commerce

Date your leads, Marry your customers- Ramon Ray- Small Business Growth Expert

Key things to know about starting a business- Jeff Freedman- South Sound SCORE

Do you have any exit plan? William Manzanares- Willtalksbiz.com

What is your Business Worth? Terry Lammers- Innovative Business Advisors

Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors

Paul T Long- Trusted Business Lender for the South Sound

Timberland Bank

South Sound Business Magazine

Our Local Chamber of Commerce Sponsors

Tumwater Chamber of Commerce

Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce

Auburn Chamber of Commerce

Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce

Tacoma Pierce County Chamber

Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber

Thurston County Chamber

Lacey South Sound Chamber

Speaker Sponsor

South Sound SCORE

Funds contributed toward this event are not tax deductible. This is a crowdfunded event and is not run by any business or entity.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: small business
May
5
Thu
Hire Pierce County Virtual Job Fair @ Virtual
Tickets
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join us at Hire Pierce County, a virtual job fair featuring employers throughout Pierce County looking to fill open positions. Job opportunities range from healthcare to manufacturing and everything in between.

Chat live with representatives from local businesses in healthcare, transportation, retail, manufacturing, and more.

You don’t want to miss this exciting event! Register today!

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Categories: Business Networking Events
May
21
Sat
Beyond the Backyard Adventure Race @ Starting Point
Tickets
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Have you ever caught a slice of cheese with your face or made a sleeveface in a record store? This team-based fundraising event is part Amazing Race and part double-dog-dare. Your team will be race to complete as many wacky challenges as possible, responding to clues delivered thru the race app and recording your antics with photos/video as you go. This family-friendly event is designed for fun-seekers of all ages and competitors of all abilities—great for families and groups of friends, and full of team-building opportunities for colleagues, youth groups and/or sports teams. Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and make some memories while supporting housing justice.

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Categories: Family Events Non-Profit Fundraising Events
February – May 2022 Feb – May 2022