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.

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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
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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
27
Mon
Craftopia: Sun Catchers class @ Craftopia
Tickets
Jun 27 @ 6:00 pm

Ready for the sun? Help to catch it when it comes around with your very own suncatcher. Using crystal and glass beads, you can create your own piece of art.
$30 per person. Ages 8+. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts
Jun
30
Thu
Craftopia: VIRTUAL Cat Head String Art class @ Craftopia
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Jun 30 @ 4:00 pm

Ok you crazy cats! Join us for our very first VIRTUAL Cat Head String Art class! You’ll have the option to choose a variety of colors to make your kitty truly unique. This craft does require use of hammer and small nails.
$10 for just the virtual class. $15 for class and mailed supplies (must sign up at least 7 days in advanced for this option). You will need to provide your own hammer.
Register at www.craftopiawa.co

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts folk arts
Craftopia: Tree of Life class @ Craftopia
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Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm

Learn how to create a “tree of life” using wire wrapping and natural stone chips. You have likely seen these wire and rock tree hangings everywhere and now you can make your own. We will teach you the basic technique and you will head home with a beautiful piece.
$45 per person. Ages 14+
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts home decor textiles
Jul
1
Fri
Craftopia: Fiberholics Anonymous @ Craftopia
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Jul 1 @ 5:00 pm

Calling all Fiber Artists! Join us the first Friday of each month from 5-7pm for a FREE Fiber Arts craft meet-up. Hang out with other artists, work on your projects, ask questions or find inspiration. Light refreshments will be provided. Meet-up is in our upstairs community room.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts knitting and crochet textile arts yarn
Craftopia: Double Strand Freshwater Pearl Bracelet class @ Craftopia
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Jul 1 @ 6:00 pm

Nothing says ‘fancy’ quite like pearls!  Join us as we create double strand bracelets using fresh water pearls! This simple technique can be used with any beads and, by the end of the class, you will be a pro.
$40 per person Ages 14+
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts jewelry
Jul
2
Sat
Craftopia: CaTi Plants class @ Craftopia
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Jul 2 @ 2:00 pm

These CaTi figures are super cute and fun to decorate. Let your imagination run wild. Cats are pre-made.  You’ll get to paint your cat and pot, add decorations and accessories, assemble your very own purrfect plant!
$20 per person Ages 8+. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts
Craftopia: Bee Bath class @ Craftopia
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Jul 2 @ 4:00 pm

Make a Bee-youtiful little bee bath to keep your pollinators happy and hydrated this summer! These adorable works of garden art will be made from your choice of pottery or glass decorated to fit your own garden haven preferences. Fill with decorative rocks, stones or glass, add water, and help our little flying friends! We do recommend you bring your bee bath in during the winter to help it last longer.
$20 per person Ages 14+
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts garden
Craftopia: Rainbow Wood Beads class @ Craftopia
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Jul 2 @ 4:00 pm

Come experiment in color and creation as we use alcohol ink to dye wooden beads. We have all sorts of bead shapes and sizes and a large variety of colors. You can string your beads right then and there into a necklace, or take them home for a project of your choosing.
$10 per person Open for ages 6+, though under 12 requires help of a parent.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts jewelry
Jul
6
Wed
Craftopia: Origami Kusudama Flower Ball class @ Craftopia
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Jul 6 @ 5:00 pm

Learn to make your very own origami Kusudama Flower ball. These beautiful balls look very complicated and impressive, but are actually quite easy to fold. Learners will be able to choose from a variety of sizes of paper and colors to make their flower ball completely unique. Buttons, gems or lights can also be added for a little more variety.
$20/project includes all supplies. Open for ages 6+, though under 12 requires help of a parent.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: arts and crafts origami
June – July 2022 Jun – Jul 2022