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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  • 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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Jan
13
Fri
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Polar Palooza, Jan. 13-15! Meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, explore Arctic engineering and ice cave habitats, and see exciting Dr. Science experiment with liquid nitrogen.

Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 16.

Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save $2!
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 14-15, 11am – 4pm)
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen and Summer Queen (Jan. 14-15, 11:30am – 4pm)
• See Dr. Science experiment with liquid nitrogen
• Meet musical woodland creatures (Jan. 14, 10am – 12pm)
• Greet a giant polar bear puppet and princess (Jan. 15, 10am – 12pm)
• Learn about Antarctica engineering
• Explore ice cave habitats
• Investigate snowflake science
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake
• Go on a scavenger hunt

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Jan
14
Sat
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Polar Palooza, Jan. 13-15! Meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, explore Arctic engineering and ice cave habitats, and see exciting Dr. Science experiment with liquid nitrogen.

Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 16.

Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save $2!
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 14-15, 11am – 4pm)
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen and Summer Queen (Jan. 14-15, 11:30am – 4pm)
• See Dr. Science experiment with liquid nitrogen
• Meet musical woodland creatures (Jan. 14, 10am – 12pm)
• Greet a giant polar bear puppet and princess (Jan. 15, 10am – 12pm)
• Learn about Antarctica engineering
• Explore ice cave habitats
• Investigate snowflake science
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake
• Go on a scavenger hunt

Read more
Categories: Education Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Discover God’s Calling for Your Life @ Tacoma Arts Community Center
Tickets
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14)! God loves you so much that He intentionally created, gifted, and called you for such as a time as this. He has specifically called you and provided you all the tools you need to walk in the purpose and calling He crafted for your life. What an awesome, loving God we serve!

Knowing your calling, creates a sense of purpose, and can help you become content, happy, and confident. Why? Because walking in your calling is walking in God’s love, manifesting the glory of God. This is the how you live your best life!

Are you ready to walk in your calling?

This in-person, interactive, hands-on workshop is for women who are ready to begin the journey of aligning their lives with God’s calling. If you’re ready to explore how your current life stage correlates with your next stage in life, calling, and purpose, this workshop is for you. Now is the time to live a purpose-oriented life, unlock God’s vision for your life, grasp a fresh mindset to pivot into a happier, more fulfilling life, and impact the kingdom of God.

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Education Health and Wellness Women Focused Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #communityconversation #NorthTacoma Empowering women selflove social networking young adult
Jan
15
Sun
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Polar Palooza, Jan. 13-15! Meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, explore Arctic engineering and ice cave habitats, and see exciting Dr. Science experiment with liquid nitrogen.

Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 16.

Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save $2!
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 14-15, 11am – 4pm)
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen and Summer Queen (Jan. 14-15, 11:30am – 4pm)
• See Dr. Science experiment with liquid nitrogen
• Meet musical woodland creatures (Jan. 14, 10am – 12pm)
• Greet a giant polar bear puppet and princess (Jan. 15, 10am – 12pm)
• Learn about Antarctica engineering
• Explore ice cave habitats
• Investigate snowflake science
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake
• Go on a scavenger hunt

Read more
Categories: Education Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly
Jan
16
Mon
Martin Luther King Jr. Day @ Hands On Children's Museum
Tickets
Jan 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Celebrate kindness & community! Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with special art activities and collaborative projects, January 16th.
• Children’s book readings by Merritt Long, Author of My View from the Back of the Bus
• Explore powerful poetry with Ashly McBunch, Olympia Poet Laureate
• Create faux stained glass art pieces and add them to the collaborative art project
• Draw inspiration from and celebrate artists of color
• Write letters of kindness to your neighbors
• Silkscreen a peace print
• Learn about Black History STEAM Heroes
• Enjoy a quiet and reflective reading room

Online reservations are recommended.

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Categories: Education Family Events Kids Seasonal and Holiday Events Tags: #family childrens events family friendly hands on children's museum kid friendly mlk day
Jan
22
Sun
Telling the Story: Hicham Chehab @ Our Savior Lutheran Church
Tickets
Jan 22 @ 9:00 am

Pastor Tim Bayer interviews Hicham Chehab, who grew up in Lebanon and experienced bitter animosity between Muslims and Christians.

Growing up as an extremist Muslim preparing to become a Muslim preacher (Imam), Hicham is now pastoring one of the first Arabic Christian communities in the United States. His story of radical grace and the power of unconditional forgiveness will inspire each of us in surprising ways.

Nursery and Kids Program through 5th grade is available.

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Categories: Education Family Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Telling the Story: Hicham Chehab @ Our Savior Lutheran Church
Tickets
Jan 22 @ 10:30 am

Pastor Tim Bayer interviews Hicham Chehab, who grew up in Lebanon and experienced bitter animosity between Muslims and Christians.

Growing up as an extremist Muslim preparing to become a Muslim preacher (Imam), Hicham is now pastoring one of the first Arabic Christian communities in the United States. His story of radical grace and the power of unconditional forgiveness will inspire each of us in surprising ways.

Nursery and Kids Program through 5th grade is available.

Read more
Categories: Education Family Events Volunteering and Community Enrichment
Jan
26
Thu
Tacoma Home and Garden Show @ Tacoma Dome
Tickets
Jan 26 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Tacoma Home + Garden Show returns to the Tacoma Dome January 26-29, 2022 with over 500 shoppable and inspirational vendors representing PNW companies, a robust plant market and numerous resources and experts educating on the latest home and garden design innovations. Local experts, including Lyndsay and Leslie, stars of HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses” and owners of real estate, home design services and lifestyle company Lamb & Co., will share advice for tackling tough home renovations, spring gardening preparation, and more.

The 40th year will feature a variety of beautifully crafted garden displays showcasing the latest trends in landscaping and outdoor living, a plant market with local nurseries selling their most popular houseplants, bulbs, annuals, perennials, and garden accessories, and free seminars from beloved home design and gardening experts.

Courtesy of Hunt’s Services, the show is ecstatic to offer FREE ADMISSION to everyone on opening day, January 26!

Get ready to experience creativity and artistry from industry experts, shop unique goods and find new inspiration at the bigger and better Tacoma Home + Garden Show!

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Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Home and Garden
Jan
27
Fri
Tacoma Home and Garden Show @ Tacoma Dome
Tickets
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Tacoma Home + Garden Show returns to the Tacoma Dome January 26-29, 2022 with over 500 shoppable and inspirational vendors representing PNW companies, a robust plant market and numerous resources and experts educating on the latest home and garden design innovations. Local experts, including Lyndsay and Leslie, stars of HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses” and owners of real estate, home design services and lifestyle company Lamb & Co., will share advice for tackling tough home renovations, spring gardening preparation, and more.

The 40th year will feature a variety of beautifully crafted garden displays showcasing the latest trends in landscaping and outdoor living, a plant market with local nurseries selling their most popular houseplants, bulbs, annuals, perennials, and garden accessories, and free seminars from beloved home design and gardening experts.

Courtesy of Hunt’s Services, the show is ecstatic to offer FREE ADMISSION to everyone on opening day, January 26!

Get ready to experience creativity and artistry from industry experts, shop unique goods and find new inspiration at the bigger and better Tacoma Home + Garden Show!

Read more
Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Home and Garden
Jan
28
Sat
Tacoma Home and Garden Show @ Tacoma Dome
Tickets
Jan 28 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Tacoma Home + Garden Show returns to the Tacoma Dome January 26-29, 2022 with over 500 shoppable and inspirational vendors representing PNW companies, a robust plant market and numerous resources and experts educating on the latest home and garden design innovations. Local experts, including Lyndsay and Leslie, stars of HGTV’s “Unsellable Houses” and owners of real estate, home design services and lifestyle company Lamb & Co., will share advice for tackling tough home renovations, spring gardening preparation, and more.

The 40th year will feature a variety of beautifully crafted garden displays showcasing the latest trends in landscaping and outdoor living, a plant market with local nurseries selling their most popular houseplants, bulbs, annuals, perennials, and garden accessories, and free seminars from beloved home design and gardening experts.

Courtesy of Hunt’s Services, the show is ecstatic to offer FREE ADMISSION to everyone on opening day, January 26!

Get ready to experience creativity and artistry from industry experts, shop unique goods and find new inspiration at the bigger and better Tacoma Home + Garden Show!

Read more
Categories: Festivals, Expos, and Parades Home and Garden
January 2023 Jan 2023