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

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Agenda
Agenda
June – July 2022 Jun – Jul 2022
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Jun
25
Sat
Fire Rescue Spectacular @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Kick Off a Summer of Fun at the Fire Rescue Spectacular street fair. Explore a fleet of emergency vehicles, meet first responders, and try your hand at the water-spraying and obstacle course challenges!

Explore Olympia’s Fleet of Emergency Vehicles on the Street!
• Climb aboard giant fire trucks, a police cruiser & motorcycle, and emergency vehicles
• Meet local firefighters and first responders
• See vintage fire trucks & vote for your favorite!
• Greet Sparky the Fire Dog & Smokey the Bear
• Try your hand at the Spray Gallery
• Take the Junior Firefighter Challenge
• Enjoy festival food & free ice cream (12 p.m. & 3 p.m.)

Experience More Hands-On Fun inside the Museum!
• See Dr. Science Experiments (11:00 am., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
• Learn how to safely build a fire
• Discover fire’s role in the forest life cycle
• Explore Wilderness First Aid with Olympia Mountaineers
• Climb aboard a 1921 vintage fire truck
• Silkscreen a poster for free or 2 bandanas for $12
• Make your own fire hat and badge in the Art Studio
• Go on a Firefighter Scavenger Hunt

All activities on the street are free to the public. Museum activities are free with admission and membership. Online reservations required.

Presented by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, in partnership with the City of Olympia Fire Department

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly summer
Jun
28
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
5
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jul 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
6
Wed
Family Law Orientation @ Swasey Branch, Tacoma Public Library
Tickets
Jul 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join Attorney Beverly Allen for a free family law orientation and learn how to successfully and powerfully represent yourself in Pierce County courts. Avoid the most common pitfalls and navigate the family law court system with confidence with Beverly’s insights and tips. From filing and serving your case to scheduling a court hearing and entering final orders, Beverly will cover the trajectory of a family law case and what you need to know at each step. This orientation is appropriate for individuals with divorces, parenting plans, child support, adoptions, minor guardianships, and other types of family law cases. In-person and Zoom attendance available. Event is free but registration is required.
IMPORTANT: Orientation only for Pierce County. Advice will not be applicable to cases in other counties.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Jul
9
Sat
Summer Sips @UpTown @ Uptown Gig Harbor Pavilion
Tickets
Jul 9 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Locally crafted sips and great live music!

Think wine, beer or cider festival – but more! Summer Sips brings locally crafted ‘sips’ to the masses, replete with live music throughout the day. Whether you’re into beer, cider, wine, spirits, or something softer, there’s sure to be something to wet your whistle.

MUSIC LINEUP
Gene Sievers (12pm – 2pm) a little bit country a little bit rock n’ roll
Budapest West (2:30pm – 4:30pm) original world beat music
Sounds Like Dolores (5pm – 7pm) high energy rock from 80’s to today

Let your taste buds run wild for a cause, with over 60 seasonal beers, wines, ciders, spirits, sodas, kombucha, and other sips from the 253 to try. Find a new favorite? Stop by Sips Pop-Up Bottle Shop and grab a bottle or two to take home and enjoy – or share at your next summer BBQ.

Libationistas Presenting:
Black Fleet Brewing, Carl’s Pond Winery, Chambers Bay Distillery, Discovery Cider Co., E2W Brewing, Fable Farms & Meadery, Heritage Distilling Co., Kamadre Kambucha, Locust Cider Co., Mastrogiannis Distillery & Winery, Narrows Brewing Company, Olalla Vineyard & Winery, Two Loons Winery, Wet Coast Brewing Co.
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THE CAUSE: Proceeds fund grants to area organizations, schools and agencies for environmental education, stewardship, restoration and land conservation initiatives within the KGI watershed.

TICKETS: $18 – Volunteer; $30 – Regular Online (thru 6/25); $35 – Late Online (thru 7/8); $40 – Day Of Event (7/9); $10 – Designated driver

Each ticket includes event & bottle shop access, Sips glass, 5 drink tokens, re-entry pass, live music and an awesome time! Additional tokens available for purchase at event. 21+ event.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED!

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is a qualified charitable 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the greater Gig Harbor and Key peninsula region of Washington’s South Puget Sound. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Music Concerts Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #buylocal; #livemusic #WineTasting 253 beer tasting cider environment gig harbor live concert Pierce County spirits tasting watershed
Jul
12
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
19
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
21
Thu
Homespun Happy Hour @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Tickets
Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We are taking DIY back in time! Join us this summer for an evening of “make and take” 19th century crafts. This is a chance to try your hand at scrimshaw, candle making, leatherwork, tinsmithing, felting, and more! There will be a cash bar, food sampling, and live music to set the mood. Grab some friends, enjoy a beverage, explore the museum’s historic buildings, and make something cool! Crafts may vary by event. This event is for 21+ only.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events
Jul
26
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jul 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
30
Sat
Old Town Tacoma History Walk @ Job Carr Cabin Museum
Tickets
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Explore buildings and landmarks along N 30th Street with an Old Town History Walk.
This 1-hour guided tour begins at 10am on Saturday 7/30 at Job Carr Cabin Museum.
Free tour / donations appreciated.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Local History Outdoor Recreation Tags: #localhistory history walk walk tacoma
June – July 2022 Jun – Jul 2022