Pierce County Events Calendar
This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and beyond.
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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.
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
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
City of Puyallup community observance of Memorial Day will be held in the Pavilion of Pioneer Park, Pavilion with a patriotic, memorial program on Sunday, May 29th, at 1 p.m. The event is indoors, free and for all ages.
Island Empire Tour featuring Fiji, Sammy J, Eli Mac and Western Conference
Good news for outdoor concert fans! The Island Empire Festival featuring Fiji, Sammy J, Eli-Mac and Western Conference is coming to Tacoma’s Dune Peninsula on Saturday, July 16. Bring your chairs and blankets for seating on the lawn at this beautiful waterfront park with expansive water and mountain views.
$35 Advance, $45 Day of show
3 pm Doors
All Ages (ages 3 and older require a ticket for entry)
Beer Garden
(Ages 21+ only) Hosted by the Redefining You Foundation. All proceeds benefit this non-profit group whose mission is to empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses while completely redefining their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.
About the Venue:
Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park is a newly landscaped, 11-acre open-air venue, which features the Cambia Legacy Lawn on the breakwater peninsula, surrounding the Tacoma Yacht Club boat basin. It is a unique location with an unparalleled perspective on the bay, Mt Rainier and the sky above. Visit the website
Dune Concerts Presented by Point Ruston
Come out to dance and celebrate Pride on the Cambia Legacy Lawn at Dune Peninsula. Enjoy live music on the main stage from Vicci Martinez with performances by Jamie Von Stratton, Rachelle LaNae and more while taking in views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and Tacoma’s waterfront.
What’s Happening at Dune Pride
- Corn Hole Tournament presented by Queer City Sports: Sign Up Now
- Vendor Village presented by the Tacoma Night Market
- Food Trucks
- Beer Garden
Hosted by the Redefining You Foundation. All proceeds benefit this non-profit group whose mission is to empower service women, women veterans, and military spouses while completely redefining their lifestyles and perspectives following military service.All ages are welcome - Main Stage
- Host: Ceasar Hart – Ceasar is a well-known community Drag King, he will be hosting the event from 12-6 pm with two performances.
- Host: Irene Dubois -Irene is a super host with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater. You can find her hosting at Queer Bar and Julia’s On Broadway.
- DJ Special K – You can find Kharen DJing on the weekends at Night Market and Drag Brunch Market, she is a favorite in the community!
- DJ Miss M – DJ MISS M plays for the Seahawks, Seattle Storm DJ, and UW Huskies Basketball Mens/Womens DJ. Her podcast is heard all over the world in 100+ countries. She is a resident DJ for IHeartradio in Seattle, Portland and Sacramento.
- DJ Zehno – Miami based DJ and winner of Dinah Shore DJ battle. DJ Zehno is a well-known female DJ that brings passion to the decks, her love for music keeps everyone dancing!
- DJ Lauren Von Deadly – Spinning at the Splash Park!
- Live Music: Rachelle LaNae – Rachelle is a local singer-songwriter. She creates original music for individuals, companies, film and tv. She also works as a lyricist, teacher, recording artist, performer, and podcaster.
- Live Music: Vicci Martinez and band -Vicci Martinez is an American singer-songwriter and actress from Tacoma, Washington. She placed third on NBC’s singing competition series The Voice in 2011 and played a role in the series Orange is the New Black. She released her 2012 album with Republic Records, and self-released her 2015 album.
- Additional Performances by:
- Queen Andrew Scott- Seattle
- Nicole Onoscopi- Portland
- Kennedy Kolby- Seattle
- Dutchess Drew- Seattle
- Jamie Von Stratton- Seattle
- Gritty City Sirens- Tacoma
- Tacoma Cheer- Tacoma
- And More!
Explore the grounds of Lakewold Gardens during the spookiest time of year! As the days grow darker and dusk light dims, embark on a scavenger hunt for sneaky little bats hidden among the ivy and hanging branches of the garden for a chance to win sweet treasure!
Gather ’round as your Fairy Gothmother and the Scaretaker tell one spine-tingling tale after another after dusk. Learn the answers to your deepest darkest questions from a fortune teller. Participate in a West African drum circle with Awodi Drumming’s Javoen Byrd and hear folkloric stories about cats, witches, and magic! Discover mysterious scenes throughout the gardens to use as a backdrop for an otherworldly photo. And during the evening, witness The Lakewold Haunting, when Wagner House comes alive with creatures, mysterious fog, and ghoulish displays, all in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve!
Tickets now available. View the schedule, learn more about activities, and read the full story of the Lakewold Haunting at lakewoldgardens.org/all-hallows
Explore the grounds of Lakewold Gardens during the spookiest time of year! As the days grow darker and dusk light dims, embark on a scavenger hunt for sneaky little bats hidden among the ivy and hanging branches of the garden for a chance to win sweet treasure!
Gather ’round as your Fairy Gothmother and the Scaretaker tell one spine-tingling tale after another after dusk. Learn the answers to your deepest darkest questions from a fortune teller. Participate in a West African drum circle with Awodi Drumming’s Javoen Byrd and hear folkloric stories about cats, witches, and magic! Discover mysterious scenes throughout the gardens to use as a backdrop for an otherworldly photo. And during the evening, witness The Lakewold Haunting, when Wagner House comes alive with creatures, mysterious fog, and ghoulish displays, all in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve!
Tickets now available. View the schedule, learn more about activities, and read the full story of the Lakewold Haunting at lakewoldgardens.org/all-hallows
Explore the grounds of Lakewold Gardens during the spookiest time of year! As the days grow darker and dusk light dims, embark on a scavenger hunt for sneaky little bats hidden among the ivy and hanging branches of the garden for a chance to win sweet treasure!
Gather ’round as your Fairy Gothmother and the Scaretaker tell one spine-tingling tale after another after dusk. Learn the answers to your deepest darkest questions from a fortune teller. Participate in a West African drum circle with Awodi Drumming’s Javoen Byrd and hear folkloric stories about cats, witches, and magic! Discover mysterious scenes throughout the gardens to use as a backdrop for an otherworldly photo. And during the evening, witness The Lakewold Haunting, when Wagner House comes alive with creatures, mysterious fog, and ghoulish displays, all in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve!
Tickets now available. View the schedule, learn more about activities, and read the full story of the Lakewold Haunting at lakewoldgardens.org/all-hallows
Explore the grounds of Lakewold Gardens during the spookiest time of year! As the days grow darker and dusk light dims, embark on a scavenger hunt for sneaky little bats hidden among the ivy and hanging branches of the garden for a chance to win sweet treasure!
Gather ’round as your Fairy Gothmother and the Scaretaker tell one spine-tingling tale after another after dusk. Learn the answers to your deepest darkest questions from a fortune teller. Participate in a West African drum circle with Awodi Drumming’s Javoen Byrd and hear folkloric stories about cats, witches, and magic! Discover mysterious scenes throughout the gardens to use as a backdrop for an otherworldly photo. And during the evening, witness The Lakewold Haunting, when Wagner House comes alive with creatures, mysterious fog, and ghoulish displays, all in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve!
Tickets now available. View the schedule, learn more about activities, and read the full story of the Lakewold Haunting at lakewoldgardens.org/all-hallows