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
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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
Jul
6
Wed
Craftopia: Magic Wands class @ Craftopia
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Jul 6 @ 6:00 pm

Grab the family and join us as we make magic wands. Using a large variety of materials, you can design and decorate your wand to your heart’s content. Wands are $10 a piece and constructed from wood.
$10 per person Ages 5+
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Family Events Kids Tags: arts and crafts family event
Jul
8
Fri
Open House – Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club @ Wright Park Lawn Bowling Green
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Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Want to play a fun game with family and friends? Come down to the Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club at Wright Park and try bowls…for free! All equipment will be supplied – just wear flat soled shoes. We’ll teach you the basics. Open to all, come visit!

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Sports Tags: #6thavetacoma #metroparks #NorthTacoma #tacoma
Jul
9
Sat
Summer Sips @UpTown @ Uptown Gig Harbor Pavilion
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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
16
Sat
Dune Concert-Island Empire @ Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park
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Jul 16 @ 3:00 pm
Dune Concert-Island Empire @ Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park

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

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events
Craftopia: Family Craft Night @ Craftopia
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Jul 16 @ 4:00 pm

Join us the third Saturday of each month in 2022 for some crafty fun for the whole family! Each month we will feature several crafts for all ages and levels for you to try your hand at. Join us from 4pm-6pm and see what you can create!
Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free of cost, though donations to help cover supplies are always appreciated.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Tags: arts and crafts family activity
Jul
17
Sun
Dune Concerts-Pride @ Dune Peninula at Point Defiance
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Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm
Dune Concerts-Pride @ Dune Peninula at Point Defiance

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!
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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events
Craftopia: Puppy Shower! @ Craftopia
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Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm

Come meet the newest member of Team Craftopia: Adira!
Adira is a Standard Poodle and will be 10 weeks old at the time of her party. She is looking forward to helping others as a therapy dog and living a long life as a spoiled pampered pooch. We will have puppy themed crafts, and will be collecting pet food and supply donations for the local humane society in her honor. Drop in between 2 and 5.
www.craftopiawa.com

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: family friendly pet food drive
Jul
19
Tue
Learn to Lawn Bowl @ Wright Park - Lawn Bowling Green
Tickets
Jul 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Our 5 week Learn to Bowl instructional program is the perfect way to learn a new sport. Learn the shots, terminology, and play the game in a fun, friendly environment with people at your experience level. Open to all ages, all genders, and all athletic abilities. All equipment provided.
Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays, 6:30 – 8 pm July 19 – August 19
Tournament August 20

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Sports
Jul
22
Fri
Learn to Lawn Bowl @ Wright Park - Lawn Bowling Green
Tickets
Jul 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Our 5 week Learn to Bowl instructional program is the perfect way to learn a new sport. Learn the shots, terminology, and play the game in a fun, friendly environment with people at your experience level. Open to all ages, all genders, and all athletic abilities. All equipment provided.
Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays, 6:30 – 8 pm July 19 – August 19
Tournament August 20

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Categories: Outdoor Recreation Sports
June – July 2022 Jun – Jul 2022