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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Dec
1
Thu
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center

The 34th annual A Victorian Country Christmas returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, in Puyallup, December 1-4, 2022. This holiday showcase event features a shimmering mix of holiday shopping, food, entertainment, holiday cheer in the Winter Wine Garden, photos with Santa at Santa’s Village and fun for the whole family! It’s a wonderful way to do your holiday shopping and enjoy the spirit of the season in a festive, fun setting that captures the magic and wonder of Christmas. The Singing Nativity is a daily performance not-to-be-missed. The Jubilee Theater features top local and national music and acts. Hundreds of exhibitors come together in miles of aisles selling an incredible array of handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, food, baked goods, spirits, beauty products, clothing, jewelry and much, much more produced by local makers and creators! Parking is free. For more show info visit www.AVictorianCountryChristmas.com.

Collaboration for a Cause @ McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Collaboration for a Cause offers an easy way for individuals and families to access resources and employment opportunities right in their own community. Organizations throughout Pierce County have partnered together to host this free event. All are welcome to attend!

Resources available at each event include:

Basic Needs
Employment
Health
Education & Training
Young Adult specific services
Learn more about Collaboration for a Cause and what to expect at an event.
https://pccetf.org/collaboration-for-a-cause/

Craftopia: Crystal snowflake ornaments for Adults @ Craftopia
Dec 1 @ 5:00 pm

Be prepared to break out the holiday spirit (and the crystals) as we create beaded holiday ornaments. Using a wire form, you will get to string beads in a variety of patters to make something truly unique to you. Each participant will go home with one beautifully sparkly ornament and the know-how to make more at home. These make wonderful gifts.
$20 per person. This class is for ages 12+.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Dec
2
Fri
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center

The 34th annual A Victorian Country Christmas returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, in Puyallup, December 1-4, 2022. This holiday showcase event features a shimmering mix of holiday shopping, food, entertainment, holiday cheer in the Winter Wine Garden, photos with Santa at Santa’s Village and fun for the whole family! It’s a wonderful way to do your holiday shopping and enjoy the spirit of the season in a festive, fun setting that captures the magic and wonder of Christmas. The Singing Nativity is a daily performance not-to-be-missed. The Jubilee Theater features top local and national music and acts. Hundreds of exhibitors come together in miles of aisles selling an incredible array of handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, food, baked goods, spirits, beauty products, clothing, jewelry and much, much more produced by local makers and creators! Parking is free. For more show info visit www.AVictorianCountryChristmas.com.

Craftopia: Hand Knitting and Finger Crochet class @ Craftopia
Dec 2 @ 4:30 pm

Learn to make your very own creation using nothing but yarn and your own hands in our finger knit/crochet class. No experience necessary! We will walk you through how to create strings of knit/crochet that can be used to turn into scarves, belts, bracelets, and so many other things. We will also cover some easy variations to make your creation as unique as you are.
$10 per person. Ages 10+
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Holiday Card Making class @ Craftopia
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm

Learn several different styles of holiday cards and make them your own! This two hour class is devoted to card making in all it’s paper glory. Our instructor will show you 4 different holiday card designs and how to create them. You then have the rest of the time to create to your heart’s content.
$20 per person. Ages 8+ recommended. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Dec
3
Sat
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center

The 34th annual A Victorian Country Christmas returns to the Washington State Fair Events Center, in Puyallup, December 1-4, 2022. This holiday showcase event features a shimmering mix of holiday shopping, food, entertainment, holiday cheer in the Winter Wine Garden, photos with Santa at Santa’s Village and fun for the whole family! It’s a wonderful way to do your holiday shopping and enjoy the spirit of the season in a festive, fun setting that captures the magic and wonder of Christmas. The Singing Nativity is a daily performance not-to-be-missed. The Jubilee Theater features top local and national music and acts. Hundreds of exhibitors come together in miles of aisles selling an incredible array of handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, food, baked goods, spirits, beauty products, clothing, jewelry and much, much more produced by local makers and creators! Parking is free. For more show info visit www.AVictorianCountryChristmas.com.

Rain or Shine Market @ L'Arche Farm
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Celebrate the holiday season with Rain Or Shine Market, which facilitates an inclusive, welcoming space for BIPOC creative vendors with mentoring, free equipment sharing, and scholarships. Shop over 40 local artists and makers, make wreaths for L’Arche Farm, and come take photos with our BIPOC Santa. Join us from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th, 2022.

Craftopia: Salt Dough Ornaments class @ Craftopia
Dec 3 @ 12:00 pm

These ornaments may be simple, but they will last a lifetime! Join us for a fun salt dough ornament painting workshop. Ornaments will be pre-made, and you can choose from several styles to paint and glitter to your heart’s content. Best part? We clean up the mess. $10 per person. Open to all ages (under 8 needs adult assistance).
Register at www.craftopiawa.com

Craftopia: Terracotta Ornaments class @ Craftopia
Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm

Grab one of our paintbrushes and paint pens and join Darcy as she shows you how to create your own ornament using one of three different easy holiday designs. (Or create your own design!) These terracotta ornaments are wonderful on a tree or adorning a shelf. $15 per person. This is open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register at www.craftopiawa.com