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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June – July 2023 Jun – Jul 2023
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Jun
25
Sun
Suffrage Special Afternoon Tea @ Point Defiance Pagoda
Tickets
Jun 25 @ 1:00 pm

Join Tacoma Historical Society for an outdoor tea party in celebration of the arrival of the Suffrage Special delegation to Tacoma in 1909.

Representatives of the National American Woman Suffrage Association boarded a Northern Pacific train going from Chicago to Seattle for the 41st Annual Convention. Along the way they stopped in several cities, gave speeches and picked up more passengers all in the pursuit for women’s right to vote. In June of 1909, they stopped in Tacoma where they were given a tour of Point Defiance Park, served dinner and gave speeches at the Tacoma Building.

O?ur tea party will include tea, sandwiches, scones with jam and tartlets. Following tea, THS curator Elizabeth Korsmo will give a talk about the historical events behind the Suffrage Special and Barbara Callander will give a special performance from the Washington Women’s Suffrage Centennial play. Supplies will be provided for guests to make their own suffrage sash.

Period costume is encouraged but not required.

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Categories: Food & Beverage Local History Non-Profit Fundraising Events Women Focused Events Tags: #localhistory #pointdefiance #tacoma #Tacoma Historical Society costume food History museum museum events outdoors suffrage tea tea party women's history womens events womenssuffrage
Jun
27
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jun 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
4
Tue
34th Annual Four on the Fourth @ Steilacoom Town Hall
Tickets
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am

Registration, course map, results, and photos can be found at https://fouronthefourth.org

4 Mile Cost – $15
1 Mile Kids Cost – $5

Online Registration closes on July 2nd at 11:59 PM
Registrations are also accepted on the day of the event for an additional charge of $5

7:30 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Opens
8:45 AM – Registration/Packet Pick Up Closes
9:00 AM – Start of 4 Mile
9:05 AM – Start of 1 Mile Kids
Street fair, parade, and fireworks will follow this event

Electronic Chip Timing
USATF Certified Course and Sanctioned Event
Event shirts available for purchase during online registration until June 30th at 11:59 PM
Scenic, mostly flat, road courses travel out-and-back along the waterfront
For everyone’s safety, pets are not allowed on the course
Prizes are given to the most patriotic dressed
Awards are available immediately after finishing

4 Mile Awards:
Ribbons are given to top 3 in each gender and age group
Medals are given to 1st place overall male and female

1 Mile Kids Awards:
Every kid receives a finisher ribbon and a small USA flag

For More Information:
Allen Culp
253-219-5252
aculp@fpschools.org

This event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as provides a college scholarship for a graduating senior

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Categories: Everyday Family Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Food & Beverage Health and Wellness Kids Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Seasonal and Holiday Events Sports Tags: running Walking
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jul 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
8
Sat
Summer Sips @ Gig Harbor Uptown
Tickets
Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Celebrate summer, live music & local makers at the 1-stop taste event of the season. Craft beer, cider, wine, spirits & more from the 253!

What is Summer Sips? Think wine or beer festival – but more! Summer Sips brings locally crafted sips to the masses, replete with amazing live music throughout the day.

When: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 Time: 12pm – 7pm

Where: Uptown Gig Harbor, 4701 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor

Whether you’re into cider, beer, wine, spirits, or softer options, Summer Sips is the 1-stop taste n’ shop event of the season. 1 day, 1 location, 60+ refreshing sips from the 253 and great live music. Let your senses run wild for a cause! 21+ event.

Proceeds fund environmental education, conservation, and stewardship initiatives in the KGI watershed through the Lu Winsor Memorial Environmental Grant program.

Each ticket includes event access, a Sips tasting glass, 5 drink tickets, re-entry pass, live music, and an awesome time!

Volunteer Opportunities Summer Sips Volunteer Sign Up

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Tags: #livemusic #WineTasting beer cider spirits
Jul
11
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
14
Fri
Prairie Line Walk & Talk @ Tollefson Plaza
Tickets
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm

Join Tacoma Historical Society for a historic walking tour of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma. The tour will be lead by renowned local historian, Michael Sullivan, who will share the history of how the Northern Pacific Railroad shaped the city we know today.

The walk will begin at Tollefson Plaza and cover approximately one mile. While the trail is accessible, the first portion of the walk is uphill. Paid public parking can be found along Pacific Avenue.

RSVP at Eventbrite.com

This program is FREE or by donation. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or in-person at the event.

For questions call or email:
(?253) 472-3738
i?nfo@tacomahistory.org

For information about other events included in the Northern Pacific 150th Commemoration, visit us at www.NP150.org.

Sponsored by Tacoma Creates, Port of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities, Amtrak & Puyallup Tribe of Indians

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Categories: Local History Tags: #downtowntacoma #localhistory #Northern Pacific Railroad #tacoma #Tacoma Historical Society Educational Tour free History museum Prairie Line Trail talk
Jul
18
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
Jul
21
Fri
Movie Night at the Museum @ Tacoma Historical Society
Tickets
Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for snacks and a FREE showing of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s 1961 film “Ring of Fire”! In this thrilling train adventure, two sheriff deputies arrest three teenagers for robbery but are overpowered and taken hostage while forest fires rage all around them.

After the showing we’ll discuss some behind-the-scenes info about the filming locations in Washington and the train that was used!

Runtime for this film is 1hour and 31minutes. While we have chairs at the museum, feel free to to bring seat cushions from home to make your viewing more comfortable!

This event is FREE or by donation. Donations can be made through Eventbrite or at the museum.

RSVP on Eventbrite.com.

Questions?
Call: (253) 472-3738
E?mail: info@tacomahistory.org

To learn more about events included in the 150th Northern Pacific Commemoration visit www.NP150.org.

Sponsored by Tacoma Creates, Port of Tacoma, Amtrak, Tacoma Public Utilities and Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

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Categories: Local History Tags: #filmscreening #localhistory #Northern Pacific Railroad #tacoma #Tacoma Historical Society 1960s film free free movie History movie Movie Screening museum trains
Jul
22
Sat
Relay for Life of South King County @ Game Farm Park
Tickets
Jul 22 @ 1:00 pm

One person can make a difference. In May 1985, Dr. Gordon “Gordy” Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, raising money to help the American Cancer Society with the nation’s biggest health concern: cancer.

Gordy spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at the University of Puget Sound. Friends, family, and patients watched and supported him as he walked and ran more than 83.6 miles and raised $27,000 through pledges to help save lives from cancer. As he circled the track, he thought of how he could get others to take part. He envisioned having teams participate in a 24-hour fundraising event. The next year, 19 teams were part of the first Relay For Life event at the historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000.

After previously battling stomach cancer, Gordy passed away from heart failure on August 3, 2014 at the age of 71. But his legacy lives on. He shaped an idea that started as one man walking and running a track and helped turn it into a global fundraising phenomenon.

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Categories: Family Events Non-Profit Fundraising Events Outdoor Recreation Volunteering and Community Enrichment
June – July 2023 Jun – Jul 2023