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
Tickets
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.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events
Collaboration for a Cause @ McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College
Tickets
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/

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education Local Government
Dec
2
Fri
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center
Tickets
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.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
3
Sat
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center
Tickets
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.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events
Rain or Shine Market @ L'Arche Farm
Tickets
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.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #shopsmallbusiness Christmas market Holiday crafts holiday event market
Dec
4
Sun
A Victorian Country Christmas @ Washington State Fair Events Center
Tickets
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 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.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Music Concerts Seasonal and Holiday Events
Rain or Shine Market @ L'Arche Farm
Tickets
Dec 4 @ 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.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #shopsmallbusiness Christmas market Holiday crafts holiday event market
Dec
16
Fri
26th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum!
Friday, December 16, 2022 – Sunday, January 1, 2023
Closed Saturday and Sunday, December 24 and 25
The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to share their incredible, room-sized layouts in the History Museum! Every floor of the museum comes alive with trains, from the Kitsap Live Steamers 7.5 inch gauge railroad engines to the Mount Rainier N-Scale layout featuring miniature scenery of Western Washington and so many more. Plus, the largest permanent model train layout in Washington is always on display at the museum on the fifth floor, operated by Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers. Train operators will be on hand for questions and conversations.
This joyful event wouldn’t be complete without a festive photo opportunity! Step into our seasonal backdrop for free selfies. Remember to pick up your collectible button at the Model Train Festival!
WSHS members enjoy the Model Train Festival for FREE! Members are also invited to a very special members-only night on Saturday, December 17 for exclusive access to the Model Train Festival with special treats and activities! Join today and get exclusive member benefits, free museum admission for a year, and more.
Purchase tickets online or at the museum. Admission is free for members!
Note: Outside discounts and library passes are not valid during Model Train Festival.

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
17
Sat
26th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum!
Friday, December 16, 2022 – Sunday, January 1, 2023
Closed Saturday and Sunday, December 24 and 25
The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to share their incredible, room-sized layouts in the History Museum! Every floor of the museum comes alive with trains, from the Kitsap Live Steamers 7.5 inch gauge railroad engines to the Mount Rainier N-Scale layout featuring miniature scenery of Western Washington and so many more. Plus, the largest permanent model train layout in Washington is always on display at the museum on the fifth floor, operated by Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers. Train operators will be on hand for questions and conversations.
This joyful event wouldn’t be complete without a festive photo opportunity! Step into our seasonal backdrop for free selfies. Remember to pick up your collectible button at the Model Train Festival!
WSHS members enjoy the Model Train Festival for FREE! Members are also invited to a very special members-only night on Saturday, December 17 for exclusive access to the Model Train Festival with special treats and activities! Join today and get exclusive member benefits, free museum admission for a year, and more.
Purchase tickets online or at the museum. Admission is free for members!
Note: Outside discounts and library passes are not valid during Model Train Festival.

Read more
Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
18
Sun
26th Annual Model Train Festival @ Washington State History Museum
Tickets
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum!
Friday, December 16, 2022 – Sunday, January 1, 2023
Closed Saturday and Sunday, December 24 and 25
The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to share their incredible, room-sized layouts in the History Museum! Every floor of the museum comes alive with trains, from the Kitsap Live Steamers 7.5 inch gauge railroad engines to the Mount Rainier N-Scale layout featuring miniature scenery of Western Washington and so many more. Plus, the largest permanent model train layout in Washington is always on display at the museum on the fifth floor, operated by Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers. Train operators will be on hand for questions and conversations.
This joyful event wouldn’t be complete without a festive photo opportunity! Step into our seasonal backdrop for free selfies. Remember to pick up your collectible button at the Model Train Festival!
WSHS members enjoy the Model Train Festival for FREE! Members are also invited to a very special members-only night on Saturday, December 17 for exclusive access to the Model Train Festival with special treats and activities! Join today and get exclusive member benefits, free museum admission for a year, and more.
Purchase tickets online or at the museum. Admission is free for members!
Note: Outside discounts and library passes are not valid during Model Train Festival.

Read more
Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Seasonal and Holiday Events
December 2022 Dec 2022